[December 9, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 236)]
[Unified Agenda]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
47 CFR Ch. I
Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions -- Fall
2002
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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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. See 5 U.S.C. 602. The
Unified Agenda also provides the Code of Federal Regulations citations
and legal authorities that govern these proceedings.
ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maura McGowan, Telecommunications
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 ``MM
Docket No. 96-222,'' which indicates that the responsible bureau is
the Mass Media Bureau (now 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
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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3975 Policies and Rules Governing Interstate Pay-Per-Call and Other Information Services 3060-AG42
Pursuant to the Telecommunications Act of 1996......................................
3976 Implementation of the Subscriber Selection Changes Provision of the 3060-AG46
Telecommunications Act of 1996......................................................
3977 Implementation of Section 255 and Section 251(a)(2) of the Telecommunications Act of 3060-AG58
1996; Access to Telecommunications Services Equipment and Customer Premise Equipment
for Persons With Disabilities.......................................................
3978 In the Matter of the Telecommunications Relay Services, the Americans With 3060-AG75
Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Telecommunications Act of 1996....................
3979 In the Matter of Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for 3060-AG76
Individuals With Hearing and Speech Disabilities; CC Docket No. 98-67...............
3980 Establishment of Rules Governing Procedures To Be Followed When Informal Complaints 3060-AI02
Are Filed by Consumers Against Entities Regulated by the Commission.................
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ENFORCEMENT BUREAU--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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3981 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 73, Subpart G, of the Commission's Rules 3060-AF21
Regarding the Emergency Alert System................................................
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OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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3982 MSS Spectrum Allocation............................................................. 3060-AF75
3983 Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure at 5 GHz............................. 3060-AG19
3984 Dedicated Short Range Communications of Intelligent Transportation Services......... 3060-AG94
3985 Regulations for RF Lighting Devices................................................. 3060-AG95
3986 Industry Coordination Committee System for Broadcast Digital Television Service..... 3060-AH13
3987 3650-3700 Government Transfer Band.................................................. 3060-AH14
3988 Fixed Satellite Service and Terrestrial System in the Ku-Band....................... 3060-AH17
3989 Spread Spectrum Devices............................................................. 3060-AH25
3990 Wireless Medical Telemetry Service.................................................. 3060-AH27
3991 Establishment of an Improved Model for Predicting the Broadcast Television Field 3060-AH37
Strength Received at Individual Locations...........................................
3992 Conducted Emission Limits........................................................... 3060-AH46
3993 Revision of the Rules Regarding Ultra-Wideband Transmission......................... 3060-AH47
3994 Software Defined Radio Authorization................................................ 3060-AH64
3995 New Advanced Wireless Services...................................................... 3060-AH65
3996 Reallocation of 27 MHz Spectrum..................................................... 3060-AH66
3997 Revisions to Broadcast Auxiliary Service Rules...................................... 3060-AH78
3998 Part 15 Biennial Review............................................................. 3060-AH92
3999 Amateur Radio Service Rules......................................................... 3060-AI04
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OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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4000 Allocation of 455-456 MHz and 459-460 MHz........................................... 3060-AG89
4001 Certification of Equipment in the 24.05-24.25 GHz Band at Field Strengths Up to 2500 3060-AH16
mV/m................................................................................
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OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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4002 Amendment of the Ex Parte Rules in Joint Board Proceedings.......................... 3060-AH02
4003 Amendment of Section 1.1204 of the Commission's Ex Parte Rules...................... 3060-AH58
4004 Amendment of Section 1.17 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Truthful Statements 3060-AH86
to the Commission...................................................................
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INTERNATIONAL BUREAU--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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4005 Streamlining the Commission's Rules and Regulations for Satellite Application and 3060-AD70
Licensing Procedures; IB Docket No. 95-117..........................................
4006 Satellite Communications -- NGSO Mobile Satellite Service; CC Docket No. 92-166..... 3060-AF42
4007 Establishing Rules and Policies for the Use of Spectrum for Mobile Satellite Service 3060-AF89
in the L-Band; IB Docket No. 96-132.................................................
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4008 Establishment of Rules and Policies for the Digital Audio Radio Satellite Service in 3060-AF93
the 2310-2360 MHz Frequency Band; IB Docket No. 95-91; GEN Docket No. 90-357........
4009 Redesignation of the 27.5-29.5 GHz Frequency Band; CC Docket No. 92-297............. 3060-AF94
4010 Amendment of Policy To Allow Non-U.S. Licensed Space Stations To Provide Service in 3060-AG31
the United States; IB Docket No. 96-111; CC Docket No. 93-23........................
4011 Allocate & Designate: Spec for Fixed-Sat Srv (37.5-38.5, 40.5-41.5 & 48.2-50.2 GHz 3060-AH23
Bands). Allocate: Fixed & Mobile 40.5-42.5 GHz; Wireless 46.9-47 GHz; Gov Oper 37-38
& 40-40.5 GHz; IB Doc No. 97-95.....................................................
4012 Establishment of Policies and Service Rules for the Mobile Satellite Service in the 3060-AH28
2 GHz Band; IB Docket No. 99-81.....................................................
4013 Policies for the Direct Broadcast Satellite Service; IB Docket No. 98-21............ 3060-AH29
4014 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Review of Accounts Settlement in Maritime Mobile 3060-AH30
& Maritime Mobile-Satellite Radio Services and Withdrawal of the Commission as
Accounting Authority; IB Doc No. 98-96..............................................
4015 Global Mobile Personal Communications by Satellite; IB Docket No. 99-67............. 3060-AH49
4016 Direct Broadcast Public Interest Obligations; MM Docket No. 93-25................... 3060-AH59
4017 Streamlining Earth Station Licensing Rules; IB Docket No. 00-248.................... 3060-AH60
4018 2000 Biennial Review -- Amendment of Parts 43 and 63 of the Commission's Rules; IB 3060-AH62
Docket No. 00-231...................................................................
4019 Licensing and Coordination of Earth Stations in the Fixed-Satellite Services; IB 3060-AH63
Docket No. 00-203...................................................................
4020 Policies and Rules for Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit, Fixed Satellite Service in 3060-AH93
the KA-Band; IB Docket No. 02-19....................................................
4021 Enforcement of Other Nations' Prohibitions Against the Uncompleted Call Signaling 3060-AH94
Configuration of International Callback Service; IB Docket No. 02-18................
4022 Space Station Licensing Reform; IB Dockets 00-248 and 02-34......................... 3060-AH98
4023 Alaska Bush Earth Station Policy; IB Docket No. 02-30............................... 3060-AH99
4024 Flexibility for Delivery of Communications by Mobile Satellite Service Providers in 3060-AI05
the 2 GHz Band, the L-Band, and the 1.6/2.4 GHz Band................................
4025 Mitigation of Orbital Debris; IB Docket No. 02-54................................... 3060-AI06
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INTERNATIONAL BUREAU--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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4026 Preemption of Local Zoning Regulation of Satellite Earth Stations; IB Docket No. 95- 3060-AF92
59..................................................................................
4027 Amendment to Regulatory Policies Governing Domestic Fixed Satellites and Separate 3060-AH48
International Satellite Systems; IB Docket No. 95-41................................
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MEDIA BUREAU--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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4028 Transfer of Control of Non-Stock Entities (MM Docket No. 89-77)..................... 3060-AE31
4029 Cable Television Rate Regulation.................................................... 3060-AF41
4030 Cable Television Rate Regulation: Cost of Service................................... 3060-AF48
4031 Customer Service Standards.......................................................... 3060-AF69
4032 Filing of Television Network Affiliation Contracts (MM Docket No. 95-40)............ 3060-AF80
4033 Rules Governing Broadcast Television Advertising (MM Docket No. 95-90).............. 3060-AF81
4034 Cable Home Wiring................................................................... 3060-AG02
4035 Closed Captioning................................................................... 3060-AG26
4036 Cable Act Reform.................................................................... 3060-AG27
4037 Competitive Availability of Navigation Devices...................................... 3060-AG28
4038 Minor Modifications of Broadcast Licenses Without Prior Construction Permit (MM 3060-AG30
Docket No. 96-58)...................................................................
4039 Pole Attachment Provisions.......................................................... 3060-AG71
4040 Review of Technical Rules in Parts 73 and 74 (MM Docket No. 98-93).................. 3060-AG81
4041 Digital Must Carry.................................................................. 3060-AG91
4042 Horizontal Ownership Limits......................................................... 3060-AH09
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4043 Application of Network Nonduplication, Syndicated Exclusivity, and Sports Blackout 3060-AH35
Rules to Satellite Retransmission -- SHVIA..........................................
4044 Retransmission Consent Issues -- SHVIA.............................................. 3060-AH36
4045 Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems (MM Docket No. 99-325)........................... 3060-AH40
4046 Satellite Broadcasting Signal Carriage Requirements................................. 3060-AH45
4047 Ancillary or Supplemental Use of DTV Capacity by Non-Commercial Licensees (MM Docket 3060-AH53
No. 98-203).........................................................................
4048 Periodic Review of Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to DTV (MM Docket No. 3060-AH54
00-39)..............................................................................
4049 Children's TV, Obligations of Digital TV Broadcasters (MM Docket No. 00-167)........ 3060-AH68
4050 Extension of Filing Requirements for Children's TV Programming Report (MM Docket No. 3060-AH69
00-44)..............................................................................
4051 Radio Market Definitions (MM Docket No. 00-244)..................................... 3060-AH70
4052 Enhanced and Standardized Disclosure (MM Docket No. 00-168)......................... 3060-AH71
4053 Exclusive Contract Prohibition of the Program Access Rules.......................... 3060-AH91
4054 Revision of EEO Rules and Policies; MM Docket No. 98-204............................ 3060-AH95
4055 Reexamination of Comparative Standards for Noncommercial Educational Applicants; MM 3060-AH96
Docket No. 95-31....................................................................
4056 Cross Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers................................ 3060-AH97
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OFFICE OF MANAGING DIRECTOR--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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4057 Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for FY 2002............................ 3060-AH85
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WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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4058 Amendment of the Commission's Rules Concerning Maritime Communications.............. 3060-AF14
4059 Future Development of 800 MHz SMR; Competitive Bidding Wide Area.................... 3060-AF47
4060 Resale and Roaming Obligations Pertaining to Commercial Mobile Radio Services....... 3060-AF58
4061 Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act, Competitive Bidding; 3060-AF99
Narrowband PCS Competitive Bidding Rules............................................
4062 Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act, Competitive Bidding; 218- 3060-AG00
219 MHz Competitive Bidding Rules...................................................
4063 39 GHz Channel Plan................................................................. 3060-AG16
4064 Implementation of 309(j) of the Communications Act, Amendment of Parts 20 and 24 of 3060-AG21
the Commission's Rules - Broadband PCS Competitive Bidding and the Commercial Mobile
Radio Service Spectrum Cap..........................................................
4065 Revision of the Rules To Ensure Compatibility With Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling 3060-AG34
Systems.............................................................................
4066 In the Matter of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act.............. 3060-AG74
4067 Development of Operational, Technical, and Spectrum Requirements for Public Safety 3060-AG85
Communications Requirements.........................................................
4068 Multiple Access Systems............................................................. 3060-AG86
4069 Amendment of Part I of the Commission's Rules -- Competitive Bidding Procedures..... 3060-AG87
4070 Amendment of Part 90 of the Rules To Adopt Regulations for Automatic Vehicle 3060-AH12
Monitoring Systems..................................................................
4071 Service Rules for the 746-764 and 776-794 MHz Bands, and Revisions to Part 27 of the 3060-AH32
Commission's Rules..................................................................
4072 Implementation of Sections 309(j) and 337 of the Communications Act of 1934 as 3060-AH33
Amended.............................................................................
4073 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Spectrum Aggregation Limits for Wireless 3060-AH34
Telecommunications Carriers.........................................................
4074 Amendment to Parts 1, 2, 87 and 101 of the Rules to License Fixed Services at 24 GHz 3060-AH41
4075 Part 101 -- Terrestrial Microwave Fixed Radio Services.............................. 3060-AH42
4076 Amendment of Parts 13 and 80 Governing Maritime Communications...................... 3060-AH55
4077 Amendment of the Rules Regarding Installment Payment Financing for Personal 3060-AH57
Communications Services Licensees...................................................
4078 Transfer of the 3650 Through 3700 MHz Band From Federal Government Use.............. 3060-AH75
4079 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review Spectrum Aggregation Limits for Commercial Mobile 3060-AH81
Radio Services......................................................................
4080 In the Matter of Promoting Efficient Use of Spectrum Through Elimination of Barriers 3060-AH82
to the Development of Secondary Markets.............................................
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4081 In the Matter of Automatic and Manual Roaming Obligations Pertaining to Commercial 3060-AH83
Mobile Radio Services...............................................................
4082 Amendment of Part 90 for Licensing Low Power Operations in 450-470 MHz Band......... 3060-AH84
4083 Reallocation of the 216-220 MHz, 1390-1395 MHz, 1427-1429 MHz, 1429-1432 MHz, 1432- 3060-AH87
1435 MHz, 1670-1675 MHz, and 2385-2390 MHz Government Transfer Bands................
4084 Review of Quiet Zones Application Procedures........................................ 3060-AH88
4085 Reallocation and Service Rules for the 698-746 MHz Spectrum Band (Television 3060-AH89
Channels 52-59).....................................................................
4086 Implementation of 911 Act........................................................... 3060-AH90
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WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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4087 Administration of the North American Numbering Plan................................. 3060-AF50
4088 Use of N11 Codes and Other Abbreviated Dialing Arrangements......................... 3060-AF51
4089 Implementation of the Universal Service Portions of the 1996 Telecommunications Act. 3060-AF85
4090 Toll-Free Service Access Codes...................................................... 3060-AG11
4091 Implementation of Section 273 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996................. 3060-AG36
4092 Telecommunications Carriers' Use of Customer Proprietary Network Information and 3060-AG43
Other Customer Information..........................................................
4093 Implementation of Section 402(b)(1)(a) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; LEC 3060-AG47
Tariff Streamlining Provisions......................................................
4094 Access Charge Reform................................................................ 3060-AG49
4095 Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 3060-AG50
1996................................................................................
4096 Enhanced 911 Services for Wireline.................................................. 3060-AG60
4097 Computer III Further Remand Proceedings: Bell Operating Company Provision of 3060-AG72
Enhanced Services...................................................................
4098 Detariffing of Competitive Local Exchange Carriers' Interstate Exchange Access 3060-AG73
Services............................................................................
4099 Performance Measurements and Reporting Requirements for Operations Support Systems, 3060-AH00
Interconnection, Operator Services, and Directory Assistance........................
4100 Deployment of Wireline Services Offering Advanced Telecommunications Capability..... 3060-AH03
4101 Prescribing the Authorized Rate of Return for Interstate Services of Local Exchange 3060-AH18
Carriers............................................................................
4102 Local Telephone Networks That LECs Must Make Available to Competitors............... 3060-AH44
4103 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Telecommunications Service Quality Reporting 3060-AH72
Requirements........................................................................
4104 Access Charge Reform and Universal Service Reform................................... 3060-AH74
4105 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Comprehensive Review of the Accounting 3060-AH76
Requirements and ARMIS Reporting Requirements for Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers;
Phase 2 and Phase 3.................................................................
4106 Streamlining Procedures for Common Carrier Transfers of Control and Implementation 3060-AH79
of Further Streamlining Measures for Domestic Section 214 Authorizations............
4107 Numbering Resource Optimization..................................................... 3060-AH80
4108 Performance Measurements and Standards for Unbundled Network Elements and 3060-AI00
Interconnection.....................................................................
4109 Performance Measurements and Standards for Interstate Special Access Services....... 3060-AI01
4110 Customer Premises Equipment/Enhanced Services Bundling Restrictions in Computer II.. 3060-AI03
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WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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4111 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Review of Accounting and Cost Allocation 3060-AG98
Requirements........................................................................
4112 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Review of ARMIS Reporting Requirements........... 3060-AG99
4113 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Review of Depreciation Requirements for Incumbent 3060-AH20
Local Exchange Carriers.............................................................
4114 Comprehensive Review of Accounting Requirements and ARMIS Reporting Requirements, 3060-AH43
Phase 1.............................................................................
4115 Comprehensive Review of the Accounting Requirements and ARMIS Reporting Requirements 3060-AH77
for Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers; Phase 1......................................
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau
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3975. POLICIES AND RULES GOVERNING INTERSTATE PAY-PER-CALL AND OTHER
INFORMATION SERVICES PURSUANT TO THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 228
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 64.1501; 47 CFR 64.1504; 47 CFR 64.1510
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission has received comments on proposed rules
designed to implement the 1996 Telecommunications Act with respect to
information services to prevent abusive and deceptive practices by
entities that might try to circumvent the statutory requirements. The
proposed rules address generally the use of dialing sequences other
than the 900 service access code to provide information services.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/20/96 61 FR 31481
NPRM Comment Period End 09/16/96
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Richard D. Smith, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau
Phone: 202 418-2512
Email: rdsmith@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG42
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3976. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUBSCRIBER SELECTION CHANGES PROVISION OF
THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 258
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 64.1100; 47 CFR 64.1150; 47 CFR 64.1160; 47 CFR
64.1170; 47 CFR 64.1180; 47 CFR 64.1190
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In December 1998, the Commission established new rules and
policies implementing section 258 of the Communications Act of 1934, as
amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which makes it unlawful
for any telecommunications carrier to ``submit or execute a change in a
subscriber's selection of a provider of telecommunications exchange
service or telephone toll service except in accordance with such
verification procedures as the Commission shall prescribe.'' The rules
provide, among other things, that any telecommunications carrier that
violates such verification procedures and that collects charges for
telephone exchange service or telephone toll service from a subscriber,
shall be liable to the carrier previously selected by the subscriber in
an amount equal to all charges paid by the subscriber after such
violation. In the FNPRM, we sought comment on several proposals to
further strengthen our slamming rules. In April 2000, the Commission
modified the slamming liability rules by giving victims of slamming
adequate redress, ensuring that carriers that slam do not profit from
their fraud, and allowing states to act as the primary administrator of
slamming complaints.
In July 2000, the Commission took further action to improve the
existing carrier change process for both consumers and carriers,
protect the right of consumers to exercise choice among carriers, and
ensure that consumers' choices are honored. In December 2000, the
Commission adopted a Biennial Review FNPRM seeking comment on proposals
to amend the slamming rules to lighten administrative burdens
associated with selling or transferring customer bases by eliminating
the need to obtain a waiver, while continuing to protect consumers. In
February 2001, the Commission adopted an order modifying and clarifying
certain aspects of the reporting and registration requirements it had
adopted in July 2000. In May 2001, the Commission adopted streamlined
procedures for the carrier-to-carrier sale or transfer of customer
bases, as proposed in the Biennial Review FNPRM.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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MO&O on Recon and FNPRM 08/14/97 62 FR 43493
FNPRM Comment Period End 09/30/97
Second Report & Order and Second
FNPRM 02/16/99 64 FR 7745
First Order on Recon 04/13/00 65 FR 47678
Third Report & Order and Second
Order on Recon 11/08/00 65 FR 66934
Third FNPRM 01/29/01 66 FR 8093
Order 03/01/01 66 FR 12877
First Report & Order and Fourth
Report & Order 06/06/01 66 FR 30334
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Nancy Stevenson, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2512
TDD Phone: 202 418-7172
Fax: 202 418-1196
Email: nstevens@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG46
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3977. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 255 AND SECTION 251(A)(2) OF THE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996; ACCESS TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
EQUIPMENT AND CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 255
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 6; 47 CFR 7
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proceeding is initiated to implement the provisions of
sections 251(a)(2) and 255 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NOI 09/26/96 61 FR 50465
NPRM 05/22/98 63 FR 28456
NPRM Comment Period End 08/14/98
Report & Order 11/19/99 64 FR 63235
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Further NOI 11/19/99 64 FR 63277
Further NOI Comment Period End 12/14/99
Public Notice 07/13/00 65 FR 43372
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Additional Information: Additional Bureau: Wireline Competition Bureau
Agency Contact: Janet Sievert, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1362
TDD Phone: 202 418-1398
Fax: 202 418-1414
Email: jsievert@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG58
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3978. IN THE MATTER OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES, THE
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, AND THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT
OF 1996
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 225
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 64.604
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This item will address the requirement that
telecommunications relay services be capable of handling any type of
call normally provided by common carriers, including coin sent-paid
calls. On April 5, 2001, the Commission published a Second FNPRM
seeking comment on the coin sent-paid issue. This Second FNPRM
suspended the enforcement of section 64.604(a)(3) of our rules until
final rules in this proceeding are adopted and published in the Federal
Register.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/04/90 55 FR 50037
R&O and Request for Comments 08/01/91 56 FR 36729
Order on Recon, Second R&O and
FNPRM 03/03/93 58 FR 12175
MO&O 11/28/95 60 FR 58626
Order 08/23/00
Second FNPRM 04/05/01 66 FR 18059
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Additional Bureau: Wireline Competition Bureau
Agency Contact: Janet Sievert, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1362
TDD Phone: 202 418-1398
Fax: 202 418-1414
Email: jsievert@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG75
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3979. IN THE MATTER OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES AND SPEECH-TO-
SPEECH SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING AND SPEECH DISABILITIES; CC
DOCKET NO. 98-67
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 225; 47 USC 255; 47 USC
610
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 64.601; 47 CFR 64.603; 47 CFR 64.604; 47 CFR
64.605
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In the Report and Order, released on March 6, 2000, the FCC
adopted additional rules to increase the availability and usefulness of
the telecommunications system for Americans with hearing and speech
disabilities. Specifically, the FCC required that speech to speech and
Spanish language relay services be provided. The FCC also encouraged
the provision of video relay interpreting service by making it eligible
for reimbursement from the telecommunications relay service (TRS) fund.
In addition, the FCC revised its minimum standards in accordance with
the statutory mandate that TRS must be ``functionally equivalent'' to
voice telecommunications service to the extent possible. Among other
things, these rules will improve the speed at which calls are answered
and conversations relayed.
In the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), the FCC asked for
comment on how to further improve TRS. Specifically, the FNPRM asked
what changes are necessary to increase public awareness of TRS among
all callers, not just those with disabilities, including how a national
awareness education campaign can be established; and whether other
technologies, services, and features should be made available to TRS
users.
In the Order on Reconsideration released on June 5, 2000, the FCC, on
its own motion, amended the effective date by which parties must comply
with most of the amended rules adopted in the Report and Order. The
Order on Reconsideration also established a fixed date for the annual
submission of complaint log summaries by States and TRS providers to
the FCC by July 1 of each year. The FCC also more rigorously conformed
the text of the rules concerning the submission of contact information
and the treatment of emergency calls to the precise language in the
Report and Order. Moreover, the FCC clarified the requirement regarding
the transfer of customer profile information between outgoing and
incoming TRS providers, and clarified the review process and possible
disposition of informal complaints under our amended TRS rules. In
addition, the Order on Reconsideration changed the nomenclature in our
rules from ``video relay interpreting'' to ``video relay services.''
Finally, the Order on Reconsideration corrected various typographical
errors.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/20/98 63 FR 32798
NPRM Comment Period End 09/14/98
Order on Recon 06/21/00 65 FR 38432
Report and Order 06/21/00 65 FR 38432
FNPRM 06/21/00 65 FR 38490
Public Notice 07/19/01 66 FR 37631
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Greg Hlibok, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street
SW, Washington, DC 20554
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Phone: 202 418-8124
TDD Phone: 202 418-0431
Email: ghlibok@fcc.gov
Joy Alford, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 632-7175
Email: jalford@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG76
_______________________________________________________________________
3980. ESTABLISHMENT OF RULES GOVERNING PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED WHEN
INFORMAL COMPLAINTS ARE FILED BY CONSUMERS AGAINST ENTITIES REGULATED BY
THE COMMISSION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 152; 47 USC 154(i) and 154(j); 47
USC 303(r); 47 USC 403
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1.716 to 1.718
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proceeding seeks comment on proposals to establish a
unified, streamlined process for the intake and resolution of informal
complaints filed by consumers in order to promote maximum compliance
with the requirements of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended,
(the Act) and our implementing rules and orders.
The Commission has previously emphasized that our consumer complaint
mechanisms are a principal vehicle for achieving such compliance and
promoting the pro-competitive goals underlying the Act and our rules.
We are concerned, however, that our existing complaint mechanisms
require consumers to navigate an array of rule provisions and disparate
procedures administered by various offices within the Commission in
order to file complaints about practices they believe violate the Act
or our rules and orders. Our goal in this proceeding is to consolidate
and streamline the consumer complaint mechanisms consumers use when
submitting informal complaints to the Commission.
We propose to establish a consumer complaint mechanism patterned after
our existing rules for informal complaints filed against common
carriers pursuant to Section 208 of the Act contained in Sections
1.717-1.718 of the Commission's rules. We also invite comment on
whether we should make changes to our existing informal common carrier
complaint rules.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/16/02 67 FR 18560
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Genaro Fullano, Legal Counsel, CGB, Federal
Communications Commission, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445
12th Street, SW
Phone: 202 418-1400
Calvin Osborne, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer &
Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2692
RIN: 3060-AI02
_______________________________________________________________________
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions
Enforcement Bureau
_______________________________________________________________________
3981. IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT OF PART 73, SUBPART G, OF THE
COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 544; 47 USC
606
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 11; 47 CFR 73; 47 CFR 76
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission adopted new rules to replace the old Emergency
Broadcast System (EBS) with a new Emergency Alert System (EAS), in
order to alert the public in the event of a national emergency. The
Report and Order requires broadcast stations and cable TV systems to
participate in the EAS and streamlines operational procedures for
system participants. The new rules prescribe how existing
communications services such as broadcasting, cable, and other public
service providers will function under the technical standards and
operational procedures of the new system. It also removed the old part
of the Commission's rules concerning EBS in its entirety and
incorporated the new EAS rules in a new part of the Code of Federal
Regulations.
The Commission issued a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
seeking comments regarding whether the Multipoint Distribution Service
(MDS), Satellite Master Antenna TV (SMATV) system, and Video Dial Tone
should also be required to participate in EAS. It also sought comments
on several cable issues such as whether a defined class of small cable
systems should be exempted from participation in EAS, and how the
Commission should define small cable systems. The Commission
subsequently adopted a Second Report and Order to (1) modify EAS as it
applied to cable systems; (2) address whether other video providers
should be required to participate in the system; and (3) adopt rules to
address issues of concern to persons with hearing disabilities.
In response to concerns that voluntary EAS activations could interrupt
the transmission of emergency programming by local broadcast stations,
the Commission issued a Second Further NPRM requesting comment on
whether it should adopt rules to prohibit cable systems from
transmitting EAS alerts for state or local emergencies during the
broadcast of emergency programming by a broadcast station. In the Third
Report and Order, the Commission amended its rules to permit cable
systems and broadcast systems to enter into voluntary agreements
regarding the transmission of local emergency information. The
Commission, however, declined to adopt rules requiring cable systems to
prevent the interruption of local broadcast station emergency
programming. In April 2000, the Commission issued an order in which it
deleted obsolete rules or rules that were no longer needed.
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In March 2001, the Commission issued an NPRM proposing various
revisions to the EAS rules and seeking comment on requests for rule
changes filed by the National Weather Service and the Society of
Broadcast Engineers.
The Commission adopted rule changes in the Report and Order that are
intended to enhance the capabilities and performance of the EAS during
state and local emergencies. The Commission adopted rules that add new
state and local event codes to the EAS and rules that permit broadcast
stations and cable stations to upgrade their existing EAS equipment to
add the new event and location codes on a voluntary basis until the
equipment is replaced. Additionally, the Commission adopted rules that
require all existing and new models of EAS equipment manufactured after
August 1, 2003, to be capable of receiving and transmitting the new
codes. The Commission noted that this approach strikes an appropriate
balance between promoting public safety by permitting enhancements to
state and local EAS and ensuring that any such enhancements do not
result in reduced voluntary participation in state and local EAS
activities.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/09/91
NPRM/FNPRM 09/17/92 57 FR 53874
R&O 12/28/94 59 FR 67090
FNPRM 12/28/94 59 FR 67104
MO&O 11/06/95 60 FR 55996
Second FNPRM 03/04/98 63 FR 15806
Second R&O 09/24/98 63 FR 29660
Third R&O 02/08/99 64 FR 5950
Order 04/24/00 65 FR 21657
NPRM 03/20/01 66 FR 16897
R&O (Release Date) 02/26/02 67 FR 18502
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Bonnie Gay, Emergency Alert System Staff, Federal
Communications Commission, Enforcement Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1220
RIN: 3060-AF21
_______________________________________________________________________
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions
Office of Engineering and Technology
_______________________________________________________________________
3982. MSS SPECTRUM ALLOCATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 304
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Second Report and Order finalized the reallocation of the
1990-2025 MHz band from Broadcast Auxiliary Service, including the
Cable Television Relay Service and the Local Television Transmission
Service, licensees to the new Mobile-Satellite Service (MSS), and
established rules for the relocation of incumbent licensees from the
1990-2110 MHz band as well as incumbent Fixed Service (FS) microwave
licensees from the 2165-2200 MHz bands, in cases where sharing between
MSS and FS is not possible. The Second Memorandum Opinion and Order
confirmed the Commission's decision to require new MSS licensees to
bear the cost of relocating incumbent licensees in these bands.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/31/95 60 FR 11644
Order 03/08/95 60 FR 13687
First R&O 04/22/97 62 FR 19509
R&O and FNPRM 04/22/97 62 FR 19538
MO&O 12/17/98 63 FR 69606
Second R&O and Second MO&O 08/07/00 65 FR 48174
Order 08/19/02 67 FR 53754
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: ET Docket No. 95-18
Agency Contact: Tom Derenge, Chief, Spectrum Policy Branch, Federal
Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445
12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2451
Email: tderenge@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AF75
_______________________________________________________________________
3983. UNLICENSED NATIONAL INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE AT 5 GHZ
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 15
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The MO&O amends the rules to permit fixed, point to point
unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the
5.725-5.285 GHz band to operate with one-watt maximum transmitter
output power and directional antennas of up to 23 db:gain. It clarifies
the rules regarding unwanted emissions and specifies these limits in
terms of absolute radiated power levels. These actions will add to the
flexibility and capability of U-NII operations without causing an
increase in harmful interference to incumbent operations sharing the
same spectrum.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/06/96 61 FR 24749
R&O 01/31/97 62 FR 4649
Public Notice 03/17/97 62 FR 12641
MO&O 07/31/98 63 FR 40831
Petition for Reconsideration 09/18/98 63 FR 49913
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: RM-8468 and RM-8653; ET Docket No. 96-102
Agency Contact: John Reed, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications
Commission, Office of
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Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2455
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: jreed@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG19
_______________________________________________________________________
3984. DEDICATED SHORT RANGE COMMUNICATIONS OF INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 157; 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 90
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The FCC proposes to allocate 75 megahertz of spectrum for use
by Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) of Intelligent
Transportation Systems (ITS). DSRC systems are being designed that
require a short range, wireless link to transfer information between
vehicles and roadside systems. ITS services are expected to improve
traveler safety, decrease traffic congestion, and facilitate reduction
of air pollution and conservation of fossil fuels. This action furthers
the goal of the U.S. Congress, the Department of Transportation, and
the ITS industry to improve the efficiency of the Nation's
transportation infrastructure and facilitate the growth of the ITS
industry.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/30/98 63 FR 35558
NPRM Comment Period End 09/14/98
Reply Comment Period End 10/31/98
R&O 11/26/99 64 FR 66405
Petition for Reconsideration 02/16/00 65 FR 7873
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: ET Docket No. 98-95
Agency Contact: Tom Derenge, Chief, Spectrum Policy Branch, Federal
Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445
12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2451
Email: tderenge@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG94
_______________________________________________________________________
3985. REGULATIONS FOR RF LIGHTING DEVICES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 301; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303; 47 USC
304; 47 USC 307
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 18
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The FCC proposed to update the regulations for RF lighting
devices. This action was taken in response to new developments in RF
lighting technology. Recent developments and advances in microwave RF
lighting technology offer potential economic and environmental benefits
for consumers and industry. The current FCC rules do not easily
accommodate these advancements, and thus hinder the further development
and implementation of these promising new products.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 04/24/98 63 FR 20362
First Report & Order 07/12/99 64 FR 37417
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: ET Docket No. 98-42
Agency Contact: John Reed, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications
Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2455
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: jreed@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG95
_______________________________________________________________________
3986. INDUSTRY COORDINATION COMMITTEE SYSTEM FOR BROADCAST DIGITAL
TELEVISION SERVICE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 301; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303; 47
USC 307; 47 USC 336
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73; 47 CFR 74
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We seek comment on the establishment of an industry
coordination committee to assist the Commission in the implementation
of digital television (DTV) service. This committee system would
evaluate proposed changes to the DTV Table of Allotments and perform
other related functions.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/09/99 64 FR 6296
NPRM Comment Period End 03/29/99
Reply Comment Period End 04/28/99
Final Action 01/25/02 67 FR 3616
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: ET Docket No. 99-34
Agency Contact: Alan Stillwell, Federal Communications Commission,
Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington,
DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2925
Email: astillwe@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH13
_______________________________________________________________________
3987. 3650-3700 GOVERNMENT TRANSFER BAND
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 157(a); 47 USC 303(c); 47 USC
303(f); 47 USC 303(g); 47 USC 303(r)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The First Report and Order allocated 50 MHz of spectrum on
the 3650-3700 MHz band to the fixed and mobile (base stations)
terrestrial services on a primary basis. It also ensures the continuity
of fixed satellite service (FSS) operations and permits new FSS
operations to help alleviate congestion in the adjacent 3700-4200 MHz
FSS band.
The Second Notice of Proposed Rule Making proposes to establish
licensing and service rules for the assignment of fixed and mobile
services licenses in the 3650-3700 MHz band. It also seeks comments on
whether technical requirements or other reasons justify licensing the
3650-3700 MHz and the 4940-4990 MHz band at the same time.
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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/14/99 64 FR 2462
NPRM Comment Period End 03/01/99
First R&O 11/17/00 65 FR 69454
Second NPRM 11/17/00 65 FR 69612
Petition for Reconsideration 03/28/01 66 FR 16940
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: ET Docket No. 98-237
Agency Contact: Rodney P. Conway, Federal Communications Commission,
Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington,
DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2904
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: rconway@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH14
_______________________________________________________________________
3988. FIXED SATELLITE SERVICE AND TERRESTRIAL SYSTEM IN THE KU-BAND
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 157; 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 25
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Memorandum Opinion and Order and 2nd Report and Order
addressed petitions for reconsideration and established technical,
service and licensing rules for Multichannel Video Distribution and
Data Service (MVDDS) in the 12 GHz band. MVDDS will facilitate the
delivery of new communications services, such as video and broadband
services, to a wide range of populations, including those that are
unserved or underserved. These rules will allow MVDDS licensees to
share the 12 GHz band with new operators on a com-primary basis, and
non-harmful interference basis with incumbent Direct Broadcast
Satellite service providers.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/12/99 64 FR 1786
Order 02/16/99 64 FR 7577
Public Notice 12/15/99 64 FR 70028
FNPRM 01/24/01 66 FR 7607
R&O 02/16/01 66 FR 10601
Petitions for Reconsideration 04/09/01 66 FR 18474
2nd R&O 06/26/02 67 FR 43031
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: ET Docket No. 98-206
Agency Contact: Tom Derenge, Chief, Spectrum Policy Branch, Federal
Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445
12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2451
Email: tderenge@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH17
_______________________________________________________________________
3989. SPREAD SPECTRUM DEVICES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 301; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 15
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Second Report and Order amends the Commission's rules to
improve spectrum sharing by unlicensed devices operating in the 2.4 GHz
band (2400-2483.5 MHz) to provide for introduction of new digital
transmission technologies, and eliminate unnecessary regulations for
spread spectrum systems.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/20/99 64 FR 38877
NPRM Comment Period End 11/02/99
R&O 09/25/00 65 FR 57557
Petition for Reconsideration 11/08/00 65 FR 67009
Order 06/12/01 66 FR 31556
FNPRM 06/12/01 66 FR 31585
2nd R&O 06/25/02 67 FR 42730
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: ET Docket No. 99-231
Agency Contact: Neal McNeil, Engineer, Federal Communications
Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2408
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: nmcneil@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH25
_______________________________________________________________________
3990. WIRELESS MEDICAL TELEMETRY SERVICE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 301; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303; 47
USC 304
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 15; 47 CFR 90; 47 CFR 95
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission amended parts 2 and 95 of the rules to
allocate spectrum and to establish rules for a Wireless Medical
Telemetry Service. This action will allow potentially life critical
medical telemetry equipment, which currently operates on a secondary
basis, unprotected from interference, to operate on a blanket licensed,
interference protected basis.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/02/99 64 FR 41891
NPRM Comment Period End 10/18/99
R&O 07/17/00 65 FR 43995
MO&O 02/11/02 67 FR 6172
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: ET Docket No. 99-255
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: hvantuyl@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH27
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3991. ESTABLISHMENT OF AN IMPROVED MODEL FOR PREDICTING THE BROADCAST
TELEVISION FIELD STRENGTH RECEIVED AT INDIVIDUAL LOCATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 334; 47 USC 336
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 29, 2000.
Abstract: The Commission adopted a prediction model for determining
presumptively the ability of individual locations to receive over the
air television stations. This model will be a useful means for
establishing the eligibility of individual households to receive the
signals of television broadcast network stations through satellite
carriers. The Commission is complying with the new statutory
requirements set forth in the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of
1999.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/02/00 65 FR 4923
NPRM Comment Period End 03/07/00
R&O 06/09/00 65 FR 36639
Petition for Reconsideration 07/31/00 65 FR 46713
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: ET Docket No. 00-11
Agency Contact: Robert Eckert, Chief, Technical Analysis Branch,
Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and
Technology, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2433
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: reckert@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH37
_______________________________________________________________________
3992. CONDUCTED EMISSION LIMITS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 301; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303; 47 USC
304; 47 USC 307; 47 USC 544A
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 15; 47 CFR 18
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Report and Order amends the Commission's rules for Radio
Frequency (RF) devices to modify the limits on the amount of RF energy
that is permitted to be conducted onto alternating current (AC) power
lines. These limits protect against interference to licensed radio
services operating below 30 MHz. The rule changes also harmonize our
domestic requirements with the international standards developed by the
International Electrotechnical Commission, International Special
Committee on Radio Interference. The Commission believes that such
harmonization will benefit consumers and manufacturers by providing
better interference protection to licensed radio services as well as
promoting a global marketplace for RF devices.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/16/99 64 FR 62159
NPRM Comment Period End 02/29/00
R&O 07/10/02 67 FR 45666
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: ET Docket No. 98-80
Agency Contact: John Reed, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications
Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2455
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: jreed@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH46
_______________________________________________________________________
3993. REVISION OF THE RULES REGARDING ULTRA-WIDEBAND TRANSMISSION
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 304; 47 USC
307; 47 USC 544A
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 15
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The First Report and Order amends the Commission's rules to
permit the marketing and operation of certain types of new products
incorporating ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. UWB devices operate by
employing very narrow or short duration pulses that result in very
large or wideband transmission bandwidths. UWB technology holds great
promise for a vast array of new applications that we believe will
provide significant benefits for public safety, businesses and
consumers. With appropriate technical standards, UWB devices can
operate using spectrum occupied by existing radio services without
causing interference, thereby permitting scarce spectrum resources to
be used more efficiently.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/14/00 65 FR 37332
NPRM Comment Period End 10/12/00
1st R&O 05/16/02 67 FR 34852
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: ET Docket No. 98-153
Agency Contact: John Reed, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications
Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2455
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: jreed@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH47
_______________________________________________________________________
3994. SOFTWARE DEFINED RADIO AUTHORIZATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 155;
47 USC 225; 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 309
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1; 47 CFR 2
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The NPRM proposes to streamline the equipment authorization
procedures for software defined radios. We propose to define software
defined radios as a new class of equipment with equipment authorization
rules that reflect the additional flexibility incorporated into such
radios. The frequency and technology agility of software defined radios
could increase the use of presently underutilized frequency bands.
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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/03/01 66 FR 341
Report & Order 10/05/01 66 FR 50834
Petitions for Reconsideration 12/07/01 66 FR 63545
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: ET Docket No. 00-47
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: hvantuyl@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH64
_______________________________________________________________________
3995. NEW ADVANCED WIRELESS SERVICES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 157(a); 47 USC 303(c); 47 USC
303(f); 47 USC 303(g); 47 USC 303(r)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2
Legal Deadline: None
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.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/23/01 66 FR 7438
NPRM Comment Period End 03/09/01
Final Report 04/11/01 66 FR 18740
MO&O 09/13/01 66 FR 47591
FNPRM 09/13/01 66 FR 47618
First R&O 10/25/01 66 FR 53973
Petition for Reconsideration 11/02/01 66 FR 55666
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: ET Docket No. 00-258
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: rsmall@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH65
_______________________________________________________________________
3996. REALLOCATION OF 27 MHZ SPECTRUM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303(a); 47 USC 336
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The NPRM proposes to reallocate a total of 27 MHz of
spectrum, transferred from Federal Government use, for non-Government
services pursuant to the Omnibus Budget Act of 1977. The transfer of
these bands to non-Government use should enable the development of new
technologies and services, provide additional spectrum relief for
congested private land mobile frequencies, and fulfill our obligation
as mandated by Congress to assign this spectrum for non-Government use.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/23/01 66 FR 7443
NPRM Comment Period End 03/26/01
R&O and MO&O 02/11/02 67 FR 6172
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: ET Docket No. 00-221
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-AH66
_______________________________________________________________________
3997. REVISIONS TO BROADCAST AUXILIARY SERVICE RULES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303(f); 47 USC
303(r); 47 USC 332; 47 USC 337
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1; 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 73; 47 CFR 74; 47 CFR 78
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rule Making conducts an extensive
review of the Broadcast Auxiliary Services (BAS) rules and proposes
changes to create a more efficient BAS that can readily adapt to
regulatory and technological changes. The Commission examines the
relationship between BAS, the Cable Television Relay Service (CARS),
and the Fixed Microwave Television Service. The Commission also
examines the use of wireless assist video devices (WAVDs) on unused
television channels.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/24/01 66 FR 28686
NPRM Comment Period End 07/23/01
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: ET Docket No. 01-75
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-AH78
_______________________________________________________________________
3998. PART 15 BIENNIAL REVIEW
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 301; 47 USC 302; 47 USC
303(e)(f) and (r); 47 USC 304 and 307
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 15; 47 CFR 18; 47 CFR 90
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The First Report and Order in this proceeding requires radar
detectors to comply with limits on radiated emissions in the 11.7-12.2
GHz
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band to prevent interference to satellite services. Radar detectors are
required to be approved by the Federal Communications Commission or
another designated organization before they can be marketed within the
United States.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/27/01 66 FR 59209
1st R&O 07/29/02 67 FR 48989
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: ET Docket No. 01-278
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: hvantuyl@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH92
_______________________________________________________________________
3999. [bull] AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE RULES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 302(a); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 336
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 97
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The NPRM proposes to amend the Commission's rules to add a
new secondary allocation to the 135.7-137.8 kHz band for the amateur
service for experimentation in the low frequency region of the
spectrum; and add a new secondary allocation to the 5250-5400 kHz band
for the amateur service to facilitate high frequency amateur service
operations; and to upgrade the amateur service allocation from
secondary to primary status and add a primary allocation for the
amateur-satellite service in the 2400-2402 MHz band.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/14/02 67 FR 40898
NPRM Comment Period End 08/13/02
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: ET Docket No. 02-98
Agency Contact: Kathryn Medley, Electronics Engineer, Federal
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1211
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: kmedley@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI04
_______________________________________________________________________
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Completed Actions
Office of Engineering and Technology
_______________________________________________________________________
4000. ALLOCATION OF 455-456 MHZ AND 459-460 MHZ
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 25
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The FCC proposes to amend its rules to allocate the 455-456
MHz and 459-460 MHz bands to the Mobile Satellite Services (Earth-to-
Space) (MSS Uplinks) on a primary basis for non-voice, non-
geostationary satellite services (NVNG MSS).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/31/97 62 FR 58932
NPRM Comment Period End 11/30/97
Reply Comment Period End 12/15/97
Termination Order 06/07/02 67 FR 39307
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State
Additional Information: ET Docket No. 97-214
Agency Contact: Tom Derenge, Chief, Spectrum Policy Branch, Federal
Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445
12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2451
Email: tderenge@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG89
_______________________________________________________________________
4001. CERTIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT IN THE 24.05-24.25 GHZ BAND AT FIELD
STRENGTHS UP TO 2500 MV/M
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 301; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 15
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Report and Order amends the Commission's rules to allow
the operation of fixed point-to-point transmitters in the 24.50-24.25
GHz band at field strengths of up to 2500 mV/m. Devices operating at
these higher levels will be required to use highly directional antennas
to minimize the possibility of creating harmful interference to other
services in the band. This action facilitates the introduction of a
variety of new, innovative products and services in the band, such as
managing the network traffic on a high-speed wireless internet service
or connecting a multiple building intra-office network.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/21/98 63 FR 50185
NPRM Comment Period End 01/04/99
R&O 01/14/02 67 FR 1623
Petition for Reconsideration 04/30/02 67 FR 21236
Termination Order 07/25/02 67 FR 3616
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: ET Docket No. 98-156
Agency Contact: Neal McNeil, Engineer, Federal Communications
Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2408
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: nmcneil@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH16
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions
Office of General Counsel
_______________________________________________________________________
4002. AMENDMENT OF THE EX PARTE RULES IN JOINT BOARD PROCEEDINGS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC
403
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1.1206
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The FCC proposes to amend its ex parte rules to facilitate
communications by the states in Joint Board proceedings and proceedings
before the FCC involving a recommendation from a Joint Board.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/15/98 63 FR 38142
NPRM Comment Period End 08/31/98
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: David Stephen Senzel, Attorney Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, Office of General Counsel, 445 12th Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1760
Fax: 202 418-7540
Email: dsenzel@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH02
_______________________________________________________________________
4003. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1.1204 OF THE COMMISSION'S EX PARTE RULES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 309
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1.1204
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend its regulations specifying
presentations that are treated as exempt under the ex parte rules.
Under the current rule, presentations to or from the Department of
Justice and the Federal Trade Commission regarding telecommunications
competition matters are treated as exempt. The item would expand the
scope of the exemption to include the Competition Directorate of the
European Commission and other international and foreign bodies with
analogous functions. The item would clarify that the term
``telecommunications competition matters'' in the existing rules was
intended to be construed broadly and was not limited to common
carriers.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/26/00 65 FR 81474
NPRM Comment Period End 02/09/01
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: David Stephen Senzel, Attorney Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, Office of General Counsel, 445 12th Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1760
Fax: 202 418-7540
Email: dsenzel@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH58
_______________________________________________________________________
4004. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1.17 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES CONCERNING
TRUTHFUL STATEMENTS TO THE COMMISSION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 201(b); 47 USC 303(r)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1.17
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend its regulations relating to
the submission of truthful information to the Commission. Under the
current rule, Commission regulatees must not, in any written statement
submitted to the Commission, make any misrepresentation or willful
material omission bearing on any matter within the jurisdiction of the
Commission. The item would: (1) provide that the rule prohibits
incorrect statements or omissions resulting from negligence and not
just intentional misrepresentation or lack of candor; (2) make clearer
that the rule covers statements made to the Commission in all contexts;
(3) include oral statements and not just written statements; and (4)
include all persons making statements to the Commission (e.g. including
non-regulatees).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/08/02 67 FR 10658
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: David Stephen Senzel, Attorney Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, Office of General Counsel, 445 12th Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1760
Fax: 202 418-7540
Email: dsenzel@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH86
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_______________________________________________________________________
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions
International Bureau
_______________________________________________________________________
4005. STREAMLINING THE COMMISSION'S RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SATELLITE
APPLICATION AND LICENSING PROCEDURES; IB DOCKET NO. 95-117
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 4; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 554; 47 USC
701 to 744
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 25
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On February 10, 1997, the FCC adopted rules and policies that
streamlined the application and licensing requirements of part 25 of
its rules, which deals with communication satellites and earth
stations. The streamlined rules waived the construction permit
requirement for satellite space stations; changed the license term for
temporary fixed earth stations; and adjusted or changed the rules
concerning minor modifications and basic requirements for satellite
service applications. The streamlined rules also resulted in the
creation of a new application form, FCC Form 312. Form 312 eliminated
from the International Bureau's use the FCC Form 493, FCC Form 430, FCC
Form 702, and FCC Form 704. Petitions for Reconsideration were filed in
this matter. In March 1997 the Commission released a Public Notice
concerning these petitions, which are presently pending before the
International Bureau.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/09/95 60 FR 46252
R&O, Recon Pending 02/10/97 62 FR 5924
Public Notice/Petitions for
Recon 03/26/97 62 FR 14430
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Frank Peace, Electronics Engineer, Federal
Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0730
Fax: 202 418-7270
Email: fpeace@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AD70
_______________________________________________________________________
4006. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS -- NGSO MOBILE SATELLITE SERVICE; CC
DOCKET NO. 92-166
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 301; 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 25; 47 CFR 93
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission adopted rules in 1994 for a voice-and-data
mobile satellite service (MSS) in the 1610-1626.5 MHz and 2483.5-2500
MHz frequency bands. Licenses have been issued for five systems. The
Commission issued a decision in a 1996 ruling on Petitions for
Reconsideration of the Report and Order making some changes in the
rules. Several petitions for further reconsideration are still pending.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/14/94 59 FR 11746
NPRM Comment Period End 06/04/94
R&O 10/21/94 59 FR 53294
Begin Review 12/01/94
First Recon Order 03/12/96 61 FR 9944
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: CC Docket No. 92-166
Agency Contact: William Bell, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-0741
Email: bbell@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AF42
_______________________________________________________________________
4007. ESTABLISHING RULES AND POLICIES FOR THE USE OF SPECTRUM FOR MOBILE
SATELLITE SERVICE IN THE L-BAND; IB DOCKET NO. 96-132
Priority: Routine and Frequent. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 316; 47 USC 403
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 25.136(d)(1-8), (e)(1-10)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission has established licensing policies to govern
mobile-satellite services (MSS) in the L-band. Specifically, the
Commission has modified the license of Motient Services, Inc.
(Motient), the only U.S. MSS system currently authorized to operate in
the L-band, to use up to 20 megahertz of spectrum across the entire L-
band. Previously, Motient was authorized only to operate in the upper
portion of the L-band. In addition, the Commission has adopted and
incorporated into part 25 of the rules specific operational parameters
and technical requirements to ensure the integrity of maritime distress
and safety communications service will not be compromised by MSS
operation in the lower portion of the L-band.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/18/96 61 FR 40772
NPRM Comment Period End 09/23/96
R&O (Release Date) 02/07/02 67 FR 51105
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Terrence E. Reideler, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-2165
Fax: 202 418-0748
Email: treidele@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AF89
_______________________________________________________________________
4008. ESTABLISHMENT OF RULES AND POLICIES FOR THE DIGITAL AUDIO RADIO
SATELLITE SERVICE IN THE 2310-2360 MHZ FREQUENCY BAND; IB DOCKET NO. 95-
91; GEN DOCKET NO. 90-357
Priority: Routine and Frequent. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 151(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 157;
47 USC 309(j)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 25.144
Legal Deadline: None
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Abstract: The Commission is proposing rules to govern satellite digital
audio radio services (SDARS). The Commission adopted service rules for
SDARS in 1997 and sought further comment on proposed rules governing
the use of complementary terrestrial repeaters. See 62 FR 19095.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/15/95 60 FR 35166
R&O 03/11/97 62 FR 11083
FNPRM 04/18/97 62 FR 19095
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Rockie Patterson, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 634-6497
Email: rpatters@fcc.gov
Stephen Duall, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission,
International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1103
Fax: 202 418-0748
Email: sduall@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AF93
_______________________________________________________________________
4009. REDESIGNATION OF THE 27.5-29.5 GHZ FREQUENCY BAND; CC DOCKET NO.
92-297
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 301; 47 USC 302
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1; 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 21; 47 CFR 25
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order that
addressed a petition for clarification and/or reconsideration filed by
Teledesic Corporation of the Commission's Third Report and Order, which
established technical requirements and service rules for geostationary
fixed satellite services (NGOS FSS) in the Ka-band.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/13/95 60 FR 43740
NPRM Comment Period End 09/07/95
R&O 08/28/96 61 FR 44177
Third R&O 11/18/97 62 FR 61488
Order on Recon 05/25/02 67 FR 39308
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: CC Docket No. 92-297
Agency Contact: Jennifer M. Gilsenan, Chief, Satellite Policy Branch,
Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0757
Fax: 202 418-0748
Email: jgilsena@fcc.gov
Selina Khan, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications Commission,
International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7282
Fax: 202 418-0748
Email: skhan@fcc.gov
William Bell, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission,
International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0741
Email: bbell@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AF94
_______________________________________________________________________
4010. AMENDMENT OF POLICY TO ALLOW NON-U.S. LICENSED SPACE STATIONS TO
PROVIDE SERVICE IN THE UNITED STATES; IB DOCKET NO. 96-111; CC DOCKET
NO. 93-23
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 308
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 25.113; 47 CFR 25.115; 47 CFR 25.130; 47 CFR
25.131; 47 CFR 25.137
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In the Second Order on Reconsideration in this proceeding,
the Commission denied four petitions for reconsideration of the DISCO
II Order.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/14/96 61 FR 32398
NPRM Comment Period End 08/16/96
FNPRM 07/29/97 62 FR 40494
R&O 12/04/97 62 FR 64167
Public Notice 01/05/98 63 FR 227
Public Notice on Petitions for
Recon 01/30/98 63 FR 4640
First Order on Recon 11/15/99 64 FR 61791
Second Order on Recon (Release
Date) 11/05/01
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Steven Spaeth, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-1539
Fax: 202 418-0748
Email: sspaeth@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG31
_______________________________________________________________________
4011. ALLOCATE & DESIGNATE: SPEC FOR FIXED-SAT SRV (37.5-38.5, 40.5-41.5
& 48.2-50.2 GHZ BANDS). ALLOCATE: FIXED & MOBILE 40.5-42.5 GHZ; WIRELESS
46.9-47 GHZ; GOV OPER 37-38 & 40-40.5 GHZ; IB DOC NO. 97-95
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 301; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303(e);
47 USC 303(f); 47 USC 303(g); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 304; 47 USC 307
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2.106; 47 CFR 25.202; 47 CFR 25.208
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This item adopts a plan for non-government operations in the
36.0 - 51.4 GHz portion of the V-band, establishing priorities for
different services in different parts of this band.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/04/97 62 FR 16129
Report & Order 01/15/99 64 FR 2585
Correction 02/08/99 64 FR 6138
Correction 02/10/99 64 FR 6565
Notice of Petition for
Reconsideration 03/22/99 64 FR 13796
Order on Reconsideration 12/01/99
Further NPRM 07/05/01 66 FR 35399
Next Action Undetermined
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Agency Contact: Trey Hanbury, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-0766
Fax: 202 418-2824
Email: ghanbury@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH23
_______________________________________________________________________
4012. ESTABLISHMENT OF POLICIES AND SERVICE RULES FOR THE MOBILE
SATELLITE SERVICE IN THE 2 GHZ BAND; IB DOCKET NO. 99-81
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 307; 47 USC
309; 47 USC 310; 47 USC 319
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 25.114; 47 CFR 25.115; 47 CFR 25.121; 47 CFR
25.133; 47 CFR 25.136; 47 CFR 25.137; 47 CFR 25.143; 47 CFR 25.201; 47
CFR 25.202; 47 CFR 25.203; 47 CFR 25.279
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission amended the regulations covering the 1.6/2.4
GHz Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) to incorporate the rules for the 2
GHz MSS. The actions establish the band arrangement and service rules
and policies for the 2 GHz MSS. The effect of amending the 1.6/2.4 GHz
MSS rules to include 2 GHz MSS is to simplify and harmonize the rules
for the types of satellite services.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/07/99 64 FR 16880
Report and Order 10/04/00 65 FR 59140
MO&O 09/13/01 66 FR 47591
Erratum 07/16/02 67 FR 46603
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Howard Griboff, Attorney Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0657
Fax: 202 418-1414
Email: hgriboff@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH28
_______________________________________________________________________
4013. POLICIES FOR THE DIRECT BROADCAST SATELLITE SERVICE; IB DOCKET NO.
98-21
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 25
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proceeding streamlines and simplifies the Commission's
rules governing direct broadcast satellite (DBS) service. It also
harmonizes the rules for DBS with those of other satellite services.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/06/98 63 FR 11202
NPRM 02/02/01 66 FR 8774
R&O 08/08/02 67 FR 51110
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Selina Khan, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-7282
Fax: 202 418-0748
Email: skhan@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH29
_______________________________________________________________________
4014. 1998 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW -- REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS SETTLEMENT
IN MARITIME MOBILE & MARITIME MOBILE-SATELLITE RADIO SERVICES AND
WITHDRAWAL OF THE COMMISSION AS ACCOUNTING AUTHORITY; IB DOC NO. 98-96
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 201; 47 USC 202;
47 USC 203; 47 USC 204; 47 USC 205; 47 USC 303(r)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 3.10(e)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The FCC has decided to withdraw from acting as an accounting
authority for the settlement of accounts in the maritime mobile and
maritime mobile-satellite (ship-to-shore) radio services, and to rely
solely upon the various privately owned accounting authorities the FCC
has authorized. In that connection the FCC amended section 3.10(e) of
its rules to specify that private accounting authorities must serve the
public non-discriminatorily (action 7-13-99). The Commission is
gathering comment to develop a plan to ensure a smooth transition to
private accounting authorities.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/24/98 63 FR 39800
Report & Order 07/28/99 64 FR 40774
Further NPRM 07/28/99 64 FR 40808
Comment Period Extended 09/03/99 64 FR 48337
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: John F. Copes, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-1478
Fax: 202 418-2824
Email: jcopes@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH30
_______________________________________________________________________
4015. GLOBAL MOBILE PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS BY SATELLITE; IB DOCKET NO.
99-67
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 4(i); 47 USC 7(a); 47 USC 303(c); 47 USC
303(f); 47 USC 303(g); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 307; 47 USC 309; 47 USC
310
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 25.200; 47 CFR 25.213; 47 CFR 25.215; 47 CFR
25.216; 47 CFR 2.1204
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The FCC has proposed to adopt rules to facilitate
transnational use of mobile terminals used for 2-way voice
communication via satellite systems with global or international
coverage. In the same proceeding, the FCC has adopted limits on out-of-
band emissions from some mobile satellite terminals in order to protect
reception of aeronautical satellite radionavigation signals in the
1559-1610 MHz band. The FCC also asked for comment on
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the advisability of adopting rules requiring providers of mobile
telecommunication service via satellite to provide 911 emergency-
calling features.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/06/99 64 FR 16687
NPRM Comment Period End 05/18/99
Public Notice 01/17/01 66 FR 3960
R&O and FNPRM (release date) 05/14/02
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: William Bell, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-0741
Email: bbell@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH49
_______________________________________________________________________
4016. DIRECT BROADCAST PUBLIC INTEREST OBLIGATIONS; MM DOCKET NO. 93-25
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 335
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 25; 47 CFR 100
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission adopted rules in 1998 that implement Section
25 of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of
1992, as codified at Section 335 of the Communications Act of 1934.
Section 335 directs the Commission to impose certain public interest
obligations on direct broadcast satellite providers. Several petitions
for reconsideration are pending.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/08/93 58 FR 12917
Report and Order 02/08/99 64 FR 52399
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Rosalee Chiara, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street S.W., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0754
Email: rchiara@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH59
_______________________________________________________________________
4017. STREAMLINING EARTH STATION LICENSING RULES; IB DOCKET NO. 00-248
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 701 to 744
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 23; 47 CFR 25
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission has found several cases in which modifying or
eliminating rules could facilitate licensing of earth stations, thereby
expediting the provision of useful satellite services to the public,
without unreasonably increasing the risk of harmful interference to
existing earth station or space station operators, or terrestrial
wireless operators in shared frequency bands.
Specifically, this NPRM considers the following rule revisions: (1)
codifying streamlined procedures for case-by-case examination of earth
stations using ``non-routine'' antennas, non-routine power levels, or
both; (2) relaxing some current requirements, such as increasing power
and power density limits, and allowing some temporary fixed earth
stations to begin operation sooner than is now permitted; (3)
streamlining the very small aperture terminal (VSAT) rules, and
revising the Commission's power level rules to provide for various
types of VSAT multiple access methods; (4) adopting a simplified
license application form for ``routine'' earth stations; and (5) other
miscellaneous rule revisions. The Commission also invites comment on
extending these proposed rules to the Ka-band.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/08/01 66 FR 1283
NPRM Comment Period End 05/07/01
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Steven Spaeth, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-1539
Fax: 202 418-0748
Email: sspaeth@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH60
_______________________________________________________________________
4018. 2000 BIENNIAL REVIEW -- AMENDMENT OF PARTS 43 AND 63 OF THE
COMMISSION'S RULES; IB DOCKET NO. 00-231
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 161; 47 USC 214; 47 USC
218; 47 USC 219; 47 USC 220; 47 USC 403
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 43.81; 47 CFR 63.10; 47 CFR 63.18; 47 CFR 63.19;
47 CFR 63.20; 47 CFR 63.22; 47 CFR 63.24
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This adopted proceeding further streamlines measures for
international telecommunications services. The Report and Order amended
the procedures for filing pro forma assignments and transfers of
control of Section 214 international authorizations, eliminated the
benchmark settlement rate condition, and modified the rules requiring
dominant international carriers to seek prior approval to discontinue
service. The Report and Order also clarified rules and eliminated
others no longer needed.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/20/00 65 FR 79795
Report & Order 07/09/02 67 FR 45387
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: David Krech, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-7443
Fax: 202 4
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18-2824
Email: dkrech@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH62
_______________________________________________________________________
4019. LICENSING AND COORDINATION OF EARTH STATIONS IN THE FIXED-
SATELLITE SERVICES; IB DOCKET NO. 00-203
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 301; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303; 47 USC
307; 47 USC 309; 47 USC 332; 47 USC 701 to 744
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 25; 47 CFR 101
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Third Report and Order and/or Memorandum Opinion and
Order will consider an industry proposal for either ``blanket
licensing'' or other expedited licensing procedures for FSS earth
stations in the portion of the KA-band that is shared with the
terrestrial fixed service.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/24/00 65 FR 70541
First R&O 06/12/01 66 FR 31557
Second R&O 01/30/02 67 FR 7287
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Edward Richard Jacobs, Senior Engineer, Federal
Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0624
Fax: 202 418-0398
Email: ejacobs@fcc.gov
Belinda Nixon, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission,
International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1382
Fax: 202 418-2824
Email: bnixon@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH63
_______________________________________________________________________
4020. POLICIES AND RULES FOR NON-GEOSTATIONARY SATELLITE ORBIT, FIXED
SATELLITE SERVICE IN THE KA-BAND; IB DOCKET NO. 02-19
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 157(a); 47 USC 303(f); 47 USC
303(g); 47 USC 303(r)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 25
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The NPRM seeks to determine a method to license multiple
satellite network systems in spectrum designated on a primary basis for
non-geostationary satellite orbit, fixed-satellite service. It also
proposes service rules to apply to these licensees.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/04/02 67 FR 9641
NPRM Comment Period End 04/18/02
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: S. Alyssa Roberts, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-7276
Fax: 202 418-0748
J. Mark Young, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission,
International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0762
RIN: 3060-AH93
_______________________________________________________________________
4021. ENFORCEMENT OF OTHER NATIONS' PROHIBITIONS AGAINST THE UNCOMPLETED
CALL SIGNALING CONFIGURATION OF INTERNATIONAL CALLBACK SERVICE; IB
DOCKET NO. 02-18
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154 (j); 47 (USC
201(b); 47 USC 303(r); ...
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeks comments on whether
the Commission should eliminate the existing comity-based prohibitions
and thus discontinue the policy that allows a foreign government or
entity to make use of the enforcement mechanisms of the Commission to
prohibit the U.S. carriers from offering one form of call-back abroad.
International call-back arrangements allow foreign callers to take
advantage of low U.S. international services rates, many of which are
significantly lower than the rates available in their home countries.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/08/02 67 FR 10656
NPRM Comment Period End 05/15/02
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Belinda Nixon, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-1382
Fax: 202 418-2824
Email: bnixon@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH94
_______________________________________________________________________
4022. SPACE STATION LICENSING REFORM; IB DOCKETS 00-248 AND 02-34
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 157; 47 USC 303(c); 47 USC (f);
47 USC 303(g); 47 USC 303(r)
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to
streamline its procedures for reviewing satellite license applications.
Currently, the Commission uses processing rounds to review those
applications. In a processing round, when an application is filed, the
International Bureau (Bureau) issues a public notice establishing a
cut-off date for other mutually exclusive satellite applications, and
then considers all those applications together. In cases where
sufficient spectrum to accommodate all the applicants is not available,
the Bureau directs the applicants to negotiate a mutually agreeable
solution. Those negotiations usually take a long time, and delay
provision of satellite services to the public.
The NPRM invites comment on two alternatives for expediting the
satellite application process. One alternative is to replace the
processing round procedure with a ``first-come, first-served''
procedure that would allow the Bureau to issue a satellite license to
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the first party filing a complete, acceptable application. The other
alternative is to streamline the processing round procedure by adopting
one or more of the following proposals: (1) placing a time limit on
negotiations; (2) establishing criteria to select among competing
applicants; (3) dividing the available spectrum evenly among the
applicants.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/19/02 67 FR 12498
NPRM Comment Period End 07/02/02
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Steven Spaeth, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-1539
Fax: 202 418-0748
Email: sspaeth@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH98
_______________________________________________________________________
4023. ALASKA BUSH EARTH STATION POLICY; IB DOCKET NO. 02-30
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 301
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The FCC is proposing to repeal a policy against licensing
``duplicative'' MTS earth stations in rural Alaska.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/30/02 67 FR 37750
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: William Bell, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-0741
Email: bbell@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH99
_______________________________________________________________________
4024. [bull] FLEXIBILITY FOR DELIVERY OF COMMUNICATIONS BY MOBILE
SATELLITE SERVICE PROVIDERS IN THE 2 GHZ BAND, THE L-BAND, AND THE 1.6/
2.4 GHZ BAND
Priority: Economically Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC
157(a); 47 USC 301; 47 USC 303(c); 47 USC 303(f); 47 USC 303(g); 47 USC
303(r); 47 USC 303(y); 47 USC 308
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proceeding was initiated to obtain comments on proposals
to bring flexibility to the delivery of communications by mobile
satellite service (MSS) providers.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/13/01 66 FR 47621
NPRM Comment Period End 10/25/01
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Trey Hanbury, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-0766
Fax: 202 418-2824
Email: ghanbury@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI05
_______________________________________________________________________
4025. [bull] MITIGATION OF ORBITAL DEBRIS; IB DOCKET NO. 02-54
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 157(a); 47 USC 303(c); 47 USC
303(f); 47 USC 303(g); 47 USC 303(r)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 5; 47 CFR 25; 47 CFR 97
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission is proposing rules for satellite services
concerning orbital debris mitigation. Orbital debris consists of
artificial objects orbiting the Earth that are not functional
spacecraft. The Commission is proposing a range of options for
addressing orbital debris issues as part of spacecraft design and
operation in order to preserve access to space for the long term.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/03/02 67 FR 22376
NPRM Comment Period End 08/16/02
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Stephen Duall, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-1103
Fax: 202 418-0748
Email: sduall@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI06
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_______________________________________________________________________
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Completed Actions
International Bureau
_______________________________________________________________________
4026. PREEMPTION OF LOCAL ZONING REGULATION OF SATELLITE EARTH STATIONS;
IB DOCKET NO. 95-59
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 165(j); 47 USC
303(r)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1.4000; 47 CFR 25.104
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission adopted rules in March and August of 1996 to
preempt regulations that restricted the installation and use of certain
over-the-air reception devices. The Commission dismissed the Petitions
for Reconsideration of the Commission's 1996 antenna Report and Order
filed by parties that have not indicated an intent to pursue their
respective petitions.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/15/95 60 FR 28077
NPRM Comment Period End 08/15/95
FNPRM 03/15/96 61 FR 10710
R&O 03/18/96 61 FR 10896
R&O 09/04/96 61 FR 46559
Public Notice 10/22/01 66 FR 53417
Public Notice 03/08/02 67 FR 10727
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Selina Khan, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-7282
Fax: 202 418-0748
Email: skhan@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AF92
_______________________________________________________________________
4027. AMENDMENT TO REGULATORY POLICIES GOVERNING DOMESTIC FIXED
SATELLITES AND SEPARATE INTERNATIONAL SATELLITE SYSTEMS; IB DOCKET NO.
95-41
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 721(c)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 25.110; 47 CFR 25.113; 47 CFR 25.114; 47 CFR
25.115; 47 CFR 25.117; 47 CFR 25.130; 47 CFR 25.131; 47 CFR 25.140; 47
CFR 25.202; 47 CFR 25.210; 47 CFR 25.211; 47 CFR 25.276
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission adopted rules in January 1996 eliminating
regulatory distinctions between U.S. domestic satellite systems and
U.S. international separate satellite systems. In August 2001, the
Commission reaffirmed its 1995 policy and modified the standards for
obtaining a waiver of the unified financial showing requirement to make
it easier for small firms to seek a waiver.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/10/95 60 FR 24817
R&O 03/12/96 61 FR 9946
Order on Recon (Release Date) 08/16/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: John F. Copes, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-1478
Fax: 202 418-2824
Email: jcopes@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH48
_______________________________________________________________________
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions
Media Bureau
_______________________________________________________________________
4028. TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF NON-STOCK ENTITIES (MM DOCKET NO. 89-77)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission will consider proposals concerning the
treatment of corporations and other organizational structures that are
not traditional commercial corporations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NOI 03/16/89 54 FR 15957
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mania K. Baghdadi, Deputy Division Chief, Industry
Analysis Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445
12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2130
Email: mbaghda@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AE31
_______________________________________________________________________
4029. CABLE TELEVISION RATE REGULATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 543
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 76
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission has adopted rate regulations to implement
Section 623 of the 1992 Cable Act to ensure that cable subscribers
nationwide enjoy the rates that would be charged by cable systems
operating in a competitive environment. Reconsideration was requested.
The 14th Order on Reconsideration addresses petitions on issues
governing regulated services by cable systems.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/04/93 58 FR 48
R&O and FNPRM 05/21/93 58 FR 29736
MO&O and FNPRM 08/18/93 58 FR 43816
3rd R&O 11/30/93 58 FR 63087
Order on Recon, 4th R&O, and 5th
NPRM 04/15/94 59 FR 17943
3rd Order on Recon 04/15/94 59 FR 17961
5th Order on Recon and FNPRM 10/13/94 59 FR 51869
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4th Order on Recon 10/21/94 59 FR 53113
6th Order on Recon, 5th R&O, and
7th NPRM 12/06/94 59 FR 62614
7th Order on Recon 01/25/95 60 FR 4863
9th Order on Recon 02/27/95 60 FR 10512
8th Order on Recon 03/17/95 60 FR 14373
6th R&O and 11th Order on Recon 07/12/95 60 FR 35854
13th Order on Recon 10/05/95 60 FR 52106
12th Order on Recon 10/26/95 60 FR 54815
10th Order on Recon 04/08/96 61 FR 15388
Order on Recon of the 1st R&O
and Further NPRM 04/15/96 61 FR 16447
MO&O 02/12/97 62 FR 6491
Report on Cable Industry Prices 02/24/97 62 FR 8245
R&O 03/31/97 62 FR 15118
14th Order on Recon 10/15/97 62 FR 53572
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Peggy Greene, Associate Bureau Chief, Federal
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2389
TDD Phone: 202 418-7172
Fax: 202 418-1196
RIN: 3060-AF41
_______________________________________________________________________
4030. CABLE TELEVISION RATE REGULATION: COST OF SERVICE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 543
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 76
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission has established rules pursuant to which cable
operators may set rates for regulated cable service in accordance with
traditional cost-of-service principles, as modified to take account of
unique characteristics of the cable industry. These rules are the
subject of pending petitions for reconsideration. In addition, the
Commission is considering comments received in response to a Further
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning the rate of return that should
be applied in cost-of-service cases.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/30/93 58 FR 40762
R&O 04/15/94 59 FR 17975
2nd NPRM 04/15/94 59 FR 18066
MO&O 10/14/94 59 FR 52087
2nd R&O/1st Order on Recon/FNPRM03/08/96 61 FR 9361
Correction 03/22/96 61 FR 11749
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Peggy Greene, Associate Bureau Chief, Federal
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2389
TDD Phone: 202 418-7172
Fax: 202 418-1196
RIN: 3060-AF48
_______________________________________________________________________
4031. CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i) to 154(j); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 552
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 76
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, April 3, 1993.
Abstract: The Commission has adopted customer service standards for
cable operators nationwide to implement the provisions of the Cable Act
of 1992. Such standards shall include, at a minimum, cable systems
office hours, telephone availability, installations, outages, service
calls, and communication between the cable operator and subscriber,
including billing and refunds.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/23/92 57 FR 61038
R&O 04/19/93 58 FR 21107
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: John Norton, Deputy Division Chief, Policy Division,
Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7037
TDD Phone: 202 418-7172
Fax: 202 418-1196
Email: jnorton@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AF69
_______________________________________________________________________
4032. FILING OF TELEVISION NETWORK AFFILIATION CONTRACTS (MM DOCKET NO.
95-40)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303(r)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73.3613(a)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proceeding considers changes to the requirement that
stations file their network affiliation agreements with the Commission.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/19/95 60 FR 19564
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Judith Herman, Assistant Chief, Industry Analysis
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2163
Fax: 202 418-2053
RIN: 3060-AF80
_______________________________________________________________________
4033. RULES GOVERNING BROADCAST TELEVISION ADVERTISING (MM DOCKET NO.
95-90)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 301; 47 USC
303(r); 47 USC 313; 47 USC 314
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73.658(h); 47 CFR 73.658(i)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proceeding considers changes to two rules regulating
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broadcast television advertising. The first advertising rule prohibits
a broadcast television network from influencing or controlling the
rates its affiliates set for the sale of their non-network advertising
time. The second advertising rule prohibits a broadcast television
network from representing any of its affiliates in the sale of non-
network advertising time.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/05/95 60 FR 34959
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Judith Herman, Assistant Chief, Industry Analysis
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2163
Fax: 202 418-2053
RIN: 3060-AF81
_______________________________________________________________________
4034. CABLE HOME WIRING
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 544(i)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 76
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On October 6, 1997, the FCC adopted a Report and Order and
Second Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 97-7360) that amends its
cable inside wiring rules to enhance competition in the video
distribution marketplace. The Second FNPRM seeks comment on, among
other things, whether there are circumstances where the FCC should
adopt restrictions on exclusive contracts in order to further promote
competition in the multiple dwelling unit marketplace. A Petition for
Review was filed in the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 8th
Circuit on November 24, 1997. The FCC has received petitions for
reconsideration and has requested the 8th Circuit to hold the pending
court case in abeyance until the Commission takes action on the pending
petitions. The Court granted the Commission's request.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/17/92 57 FR 54209
R&O 03/02/93 58 FR 11970
NPRM 02/01/96 61 FR 3657
First Order on Recon & FNPRM 02/16/96 61 FR 6210
FNRPM 09/03/97 62 FR 46453
R&O and Second FNPRM 11/14/97 62 FR 60165
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: John Norton, Deputy Division Chief, Policy Division,
Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7037
TDD Phone: 202 418-7172
Fax: 202 418-1196
Email: jnorton@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG02
_______________________________________________________________________
4035. CLOSED CAPTIONING
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 613
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 79.1; 47 CFR 79.2
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The FCC adopted regulations to ensure that video programming
is accessible to persons with hearing disabilities through closed
captioning. The rules were adopted in August 1997 and modified in
response to petitions for reconsideration in September 1998. In April
2000, the FCC adopted rules to ensure the accessibility of televised
emergency information to persons with hearing disabilities through
closed captioning or another method of visual presentation.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NOI 12/15/95 60 FR 65052
Order 01/29/96 61 FR 2781
Order 03/12/96 61 FR 9963
Report 08/14/96 61 FR 42249
NPRM 02/03/97 62 FR 4959
Order 03/24/97 62 FR 13853
R&O 09/16/97 62 FR 48487
FNRPM 01/21/98 63 FR 3070
Order 10/20/98 63 FR 55959
Order 06/23/99 64 FR 33424
Second R&O 05/09/00 65 FR 26757
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Additional Bureau: Consumer Information
Agency Contact: Marcia Glauberman, Deputy Division Chief, Industry
Analysis Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445
12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7046
TDD Phone: 202 418-7172
Fax: 202 418-1196
Email: mglauber@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG26
_______________________________________________________________________
4036. CABLE ACT REFORM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 522; 47 USC 543; 47 USC 544; 47 USC
548; 47 USC 552
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 76
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proceeding implements the cable reform section of the
Telecommunications Act of 1996. It addresses several issues, including
the cable rate complaint process, effective competition and subscriber
notifications.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Order & NPRM 04/30/96 61 FR 19013
Report & Order 07/02/99 64 FR 35948
Correction 08/06/99 64 FR 42855
Order on Recon 06/14/02 67 FR 40870
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Nancy Stevenson, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2512
TDD Phone: 202 418-7172
Fax: 202 418-1196
Email: nstevens@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG27
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4037. COMPETITIVE AVAILABILITY OF NAVIGATION DEVICES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 549
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 76
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission has adopted rules to address the mandate
expressed in section 629 of the Communications Act to ensure the
commercial availability of ``navigation devices,'' the equipment used
to access video programming and other services from multichannel video
programming systems. Petitions for reconsideration were resolved in a
recent order. The Commission also issued a Further Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking and Declaratory Ruling. The Further Notice sought comment as
to the effectiveness of the Commission's rules for achieving the
commercial availability of navigation devices. Accompanying the Further
Notice was a Declaratory Ruling which found that technology licenses
requiring copy protection measures to be located within a navigation
host device are consistent with the Commission's navigation devices
rules.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/05/97 62 FR 10011
R&O 07/15/98 63 FR 38089
Order on Reconsideration 06/02/99 64 FR 29599
FNPRM & Declaratory Ruling 09/28/00 65 FR 58255
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Susan Mort, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1043
Fax: 202 418-1069
Email: smort@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG28
_______________________________________________________________________
4038. MINOR MODIFICATIONS OF BROADCAST LICENSES WITHOUT PRIOR
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (MM DOCKET NO. 96-58)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 155(c)(1); 47 USC 302; 47 USC
303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proceeding will implement the Commission's new authority
to eliminate the present requirement for a construction permit for a
broadcast station in certain instances where the changed facilities
would not have an adverse impact on other broadcast facilities. In
these instances, licensees or permittees will be able to initiate the
change without prior authority and file a license application to cover
the change afterwards.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/08/96 61 FR 15439
R&O 09/30/97 62 FR 51052
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Dale Bickel, Engineer, Federal Communications
Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2700
Email: dbickel@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG30
_______________________________________________________________________
4039. POLE ATTACHMENT PROVISIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 224;
47 USC 303; 47 USC 403
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1.1401 to 1.1418
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 8, 1998.
Abstract: The Commission established rules relating to pole
attachments. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 required that within
two years the Commission prescribe regulations governing the charges
for pole attachments for telecommunications attachers. These
regulations are to be used by cable operators and telecommunications
carriers to provide telecommunications services when the utility and
attaching entity parties fail to resolve a dispute over such charges.
The Report and Order released in 1998 prescribed regulations to govern
these charges.
In April 2000, the Commission released a Report and Order addressing
issues related to the formula used to calculate just and reasonable
rates that utilities charge for pole attachments. Petitions for
reconsideration of both the 1998 and 2000 orders were resolved by Order
released in May 2001.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/18/97 62 FR 43963
R&O 03/12/98 63 FR 12013
R&O 05/17/00 65 FR 31270
Erratum 05/31/00 65 FR 34820
Reconsideration Order 06/29/01 66 FR 34569
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Thomas Horan, Senior Legal Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2486
TDD Phone: 202 418-7172
Fax: 202 418-1069
Email: thoran@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG71
_______________________________________________________________________
4040. REVIEW OF TECHNICAL RULES IN PARTS 73 AND 74 (MM DOCKET NO. 98-93)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 307; 47 USC 319
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73; 47 CFR 74
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Second Report and Order in this radio technical
streamlining proceeding continues the Commission's efforts to make the
broadcast application process simpler, faster, and more efficient. In
the Second Report and Order, the Commission amended the separation
requirements for short-spaced FM stations, section 73.215(e), to afford
second- and third-adjacent channel stations minimum relief of six
kilometers from the full spacing requirements of section 73.207. The
order also expands the types of facility changes covered by expedited
one-step licensing procedures and provides additional technical
flexibility to FM stations licensed to Puerto Rico and the
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U.S. Virgin Islands. The order also relaxes noncommercial educational
FM second adjacent channel standard and establishes a noncommercial
educational FM community coverage standard. Finally, the item creates a
new commercial FM class, class C-zero, and a mechanism to reclassify
class C stations that do not meet the new class minimum antenna height
where there is a competing demand for spectrum.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/22/98 63 FR 33892
Report & Order 04/21/99 64 FR 19498
Second Report & Order 12/20/00 65 FR 79773
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Peter Doyle, Federal Communications Commission, Media
Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2700
Email: pdoyle@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG81
_______________________________________________________________________
4041. DIGITAL MUST CARRY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 534
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 76
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 614(b)(4)(B) of the Communications Act requires that,
at the time the Commission prescribes standards for advanced
television, it should ``initiate a proceeding to establish any changes
in the signal carriage requirements of cable television systems
necessary to ensure cable carriage of those broadcast signals of local
commercial television stations which have been changed to conform with
such modified standards.'' In August of 1998, the FCC issued a Notice
of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comments on the requirements of that
section. In June 2000, based on responses to the Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking, the Commission clarified that DTV-only television stations,
in the context of auctioning analog channels 59-69, will ultimately
have must carry rights. In January of 2001, the Commission issued a
First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
resolving a number of technical and legal issues, including
clarification that digital-only TV stations are entitled to mandatory
carriage.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/07/98 63 FR 42330
MO&O and FNPRM 07/12/00 65 FR 42879
FNPRM 03/26/01 66 FR 16523
First R&O 03/26/01 66 FR 16533
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Eloise Gore, Assistant Chief, Policy Division, Federal
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7200
TDD Phone: 202 418-7172
Fax: 202 418-1069
RIN: 3060-AG91
_______________________________________________________________________
4042. HORIZONTAL OWNERSHIP LIMITS
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 533
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 76
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 613 of the Communications Act requires the Commission
to ``prescribe rules and regulations establishing reasonable limits on
the number of cable subscribers a person is authorized to reach through
cable systems owned by such person, or in which such person has an
attributable interest.'' On October 8, 1999, the Commission issued a
Third Report and Order, FCC 99-289, in this matter. The Commission
revised the horizontal ownership rules as follows: (1) all multichannel
video subscribers will be counted when calculating the 30 percent
ownership limit; (2) actual subscriber numbers, rather than potential
subscriber numbers, will be used for calculating an owner's share; and
(3) the minority exception which allowed a 35 percent ownership limit
for minority-owned entities under certain circumstances was eliminated.
On March 2, 2001, the District of Columbia Circuit Court reversed and
remanded the cable horizontal and vertical limits. (Time Warner
Entertainment Co. v. FCC, 240 F.3d 1126 (DC cir.2001)). Pursuant to the
court's remand, the Commission is soliciting comment.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Second MO&O on Recon and FNPRM 07/14/98 63 FR 37790
Third R&O 12/01/99 64 FR 67198
Order on Recon 03/08/00 65 FR 12135
MO&O 06/08/00 65 FR 36382
FNPRM 10/11/01 66 FR 51905
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Holly Berland, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2075
Fax: 202 418-1196
RIN: 3060-AH09
_______________________________________________________________________
4043. APPLICATION OF NETWORK NONDUPLICATION, SYNDICATED EXCLUSIVITY, AND
SPORTS BLACKOUT RULES TO SATELLITE RETRANSMISSION -- SHVIA
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 339
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73; 47 CFR 76
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The FCC proposed rules on its implementation of certain
aspects of the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999. In
October of 2000, the FCC issued an order adopting rules that apply the
current cable rules for network non-duplication, syndicated program
exclusivity and sports blackout to satellite carriers. Petitions for
reconsideration were filed in response to that order.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/02/00 65 FR 4927
Report and Order 11/14/00 65 FR 68082
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
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Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Eloise Gore, Assistant Chief, Policy Division, Federal
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7200
TDD Phone: 202 418-7172
Fax: 202 418-1069
RIN: 3060-AH35
_______________________________________________________________________
4044. RETRANSMISSION CONSENT ISSUES -- SHVIA
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 325
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 76.64(m); 47 CFR 76.65
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999 (SHVIA)
requires broadcasters, until the year 2006, to negotiate in good faith
with satellite carriers and other multichannel video programming
distributors (MVPDs) with respect to their transmission of the
broadcasters' signals, and prohibits broadcasters from entering into
exclusive retransmission agreements.
The First Report and Order (Order) determined that the statute does not
intend to subject retransmission consent negotiation to detailed
substantive oversight by the Commission. Instead, the Order concludes
that Congress intended that the Commission follow established
precedent, particularly in the field of labor law, in implementing the
good faith retransmission consent negotiation requirement. Consistent
with this conclusion, the Order adopts a two-part test for good faith.
The first part of the test consists of a brief, objective list of
negotiation standards. The second part of the good faith test is based
on a totality of the circumstances standard. Under this standard, an
MVPD may present facts to the Commission which, even though they do not
allege a violation of the specific standards enumerated above, given
the totality of the circumstances constitute a failure to negotiate in
good faith. The Commission's rules regarding the good faith negotiation
requirement sunset on January 1, 2006. An MVPD believing itself to be
aggrieved may file a complaint with the Commission.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/29/99 64 FR 72985
First R&O 03/23/00 65 FR 23805
Order on Recon 09/19/01 66 FR 48219
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Steven Broeckaert, Deputy Division Chief, Policy
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7200
TDD Phone: 202 418-7172
Fax: 202 418-1069
Email: sbroecka@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH36
_______________________________________________________________________
4045. DIGITAL AUDIO BROADCASTING SYSTEMS (MM DOCKET NO. 99-325)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The rulemaking proceeding was initiated to obtain comments
concerning the Commission's proposals to foster the development and
implementation of terrestrial digital audio broadcasting (DAB). In the
NPRM, the Commission (1) reaffirms its commitment to providing radio
broadcasters with the opportunity to take advantage of DAB technology;
(2) identifies Commission public policy objectives for the introduction
of DAB service; (3) proposes criteria for the evaluation of DAB models
and systems; (4) evaluates IBOC and new-spectrum DAB models; (5)
inquires as to the need for a mandatory DAB transmission standard; and
(6) considers certain DAB system testing, evaluation and standard
selection issues.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/09/99 64 FR 61054
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Peter Doyle, Federal Communications Commission, Media
Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2700
Email: pdoyle@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH40
_______________________________________________________________________
4046. SATELLITE BROADCASTING SIGNAL CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Economically Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 338; 47 USC 534; 47 USC 535
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 76
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 29, 2000.
Abstract: The Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999 (SHVIA)
requires satellite carriers, by January 1, 2002, to carry upon request
all local broadcast stations' signals. These signals must be carried in
all local markets in which the satellite carriers carry at least one
broadcast station signal, assuming this signal is licensed pursuant to
section 122 of the Copyright Act. The SHVIA requires the Commission to
issue rules implementing the Act's mandatory carriage requirements
within one year of the SHVIA's enactment. On November 29, 2000 the
Commission adopted a Report and Order that places satellite carriers on
equal footing with cable operators with respect to the availability of
programming. The applicable statutory provisions are found in section
1008 of the SHVIA and codified at section 338 of the Communications
Act. The Commission implementing satellite broadcast signal carriage
rule is 47 CFR 76.66.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/30/00 65 FR 40564
NPRM Comment Period End 08/04/00
Report and Order 01/23/01 66 FR 7410
Announcement of Effective Date 06/29/01 66 FR 34582
Order on Reconsideration 09/26/01 66 FR 49124
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
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Agency Contact: Ben Bartolome, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2394
TDD Phone: 202 418-7172
Fax: 202 418-1069
Email: bbartolo@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH45
_______________________________________________________________________
4047. ANCILLARY OR SUPPLEMENTAL USE OF DTV CAPACITY BY NON-COMMERCIAL
LICENSEES (MM DOCKET NO. 98-203)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 4(i); 47 USC 4(j); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 307;
47 USC 309; 47 USC 336
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Report and Order amends the Commission's rules to require
that noncommercial educational (NCE) television licensees primarily
provide a nonprofit, noncommercial educational service over their
entire digital bitstream, including ancillary or supplementary service;
and apply to them the same program to assess and collect fees as that
established for commercial DTV licensees' use of DTV capacity for the
provision of ancillary or supplementary services. This Report and Order
also determines that the Communications Act of 1934 prohibition against
the provision of advertising by NCE licensees does not apply to
nonbroadcast services, such as subscription services provided on their
DTV channels. The intended effect of these actions is to clarify the
manner in which NCE licensees may use their excess DTV capacity for
remunerative purposes.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/14/98 63 FR 68722
R&O 11/26/01 66 FR 58973
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Jane Gross, Senior Attorney Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2130
Fax: 202 418-2053
RIN: 3060-AH53
_______________________________________________________________________
4048. PERIODIC REVIEW OF RULES AND POLICIES AFFECTING THE CONVERSION TO
DTV (MM DOCKET NO. 00-39)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 4(i); 47 USC 4(j); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 307;
47 USC 309; 47 USC 336
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On January 18, 2001, the Commission adopted a Report and
Order (R&O) and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, addressing a
number of issues related to the conversion of the nation's broadcast
television system from analog to digital television. We received a
number of petitions for reconsideration of the R&O. This Memorandum
Opinion and Order on Reconsideration revised a number of the
determinations the Commission made in the R&O, affirms other decisions,
and provides clarification of certain rules and policies. The
Commission also modifies the minimum hours of operation of certain DTV
stations and establishes guidelines for television stations that may
seek an extension of the May 1, 2002 and May 1, 2003 deadlines for
construction of DTV facilities. The Commission will resolve several
major technical issues in the R&O and FNPRM, including the issue of
receiver performance standards, DTV tuners, revisions to certain
components of the DTV transmission standard, and labeling requirements
for television receivers, in a separate Report and Order.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/23/00 65 FR 15600
Report & Order 02/13/01 66 FR 9973
MO&O 12/18/01 66 FR 65122
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Gordon Godfrey, Electronics Engineer, Federal
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2193
Fax: 202 418-2053
Email: ggodfrey@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH54
_______________________________________________________________________
4049. CHILDREN'S TV, OBLIGATIONS OF DIGITAL TV BROADCASTERS (MM DOCKET
NO. 00-167)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 307; 47 USC 336(d)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73.670; 47 CFR 73.671; 47 CFR 73.673
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This item seeks comment on a range of issues related to
application of our existing children's programming rules to digital
broadcasting. The NPRM focuses primarily on two areas: the obligation
of commercial television broadcast licensees to provide educational and
informational programming for children and the requirement that
television broadcast licensees limit the amount of advertising in
children's programs.
In addition, this document seeks comment on how to address the issue of
the airing in programs viewed by children promotions that may be
inappropriate for children to watch. Although this document seeks
comment largely on challenges unique to the digital area, it also
discusses several issues that apply equally to analog and digital
broadcasting.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/08/00 65 FR 66951
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kim Matthews, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2130
Fax: 202 418-2053
RIN: 3060-AH68
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_______________________________________________________________________
4050. EXTENSION OF FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDREN'S TV PROGRAMMING
REPORT (MM DOCKET NO. 00-44)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 308
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73.3526
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This document seeks comment on the tentative conclusion that
broadcasters who maintain Internet websites should be required to post
their completed quarterly Children's Television Programming Reports
(FCC Form 398) on these sites. The FCC Form 398 is required to be filed
by commercial television broadcast stations each quarter. This form is
used to provide information on the efforts of commercial television
stations to provide children's educational and informational programs
aired to meet its obligation under the Children's Television Act of
1990. Although the Children's Television Programming Reports are
available in a central location on the FCC's website, members of the
public may look first to their local broadcast station for information
about programming at the station, making station website posting
useful.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/04/00 65 FR 25895
R&O 11/09/00 65 FR 67283
Further NPRM 11/09/00 65 FR 67331
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kim Matthews, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2130
Fax: 202 418-2053
RIN: 3060-AH69
_______________________________________________________________________
4051. RADIO MARKET DEFINITIONS (MM DOCKET NO. 00-244)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 202(h); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 307
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73.3555
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This FNPRM proposes changes to local ownership rules and
policies concerning multiple ownership of radio broadcasting stations.
The Commission examines the effect our current rules have had on the
public and seeks comments to better serve our communities. This action
is also intended to consider possible changes to our current local
market radio ownership rules and policies in accordance with the
Telecommunications Act of 1996. Because of the similarity of the issues
presented in the Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in
Local Markets to those in the Matter of Definition of Radio Market, the
two actions were, in effect, consolidated.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/28/00 65 FR 82305
FNPRM 12/11/01 66 FR 63997
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Roger Holberg, Assistant Chief, Industry Analysis
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Mass Media Bureau, 445
12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2134
Fax: 202 418-2053
Email: rholberg@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH70
_______________________________________________________________________
4052. ENHANCED AND STANDARDIZED DISCLOSURE (MM DOCKET NO. 00-168)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 307; 47 USC 309; 47
USC 336
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73.3526
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This item concerns rules and policies on how commercial
television broadcast station licensees provide public interest
information to the public. This document proposes amendments to the
public inspection file rules that would standardize the format used for
providing public interest information to the public and make
information contained in public inspection files available on the
Internet. The intended effect of this action is to propose rules that
would make information regarding how television broadcast stations meet
their fundamental public interest obligation to serve the needs and
interests of their communities of license easier to understand or more
accessible to the public.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/19/00 65 FR 62683
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Cyndi Thomas, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2018
Email: cthomas@fcc.gov
Eric Bash, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2130
Email: ebash@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH71
_______________________________________________________________________
4053. EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT PROHIBITION OF THE PROGRAM ACCESS RULES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 548
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 76.1002
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, October 5, 2002.
Abstract: Section 628(c)(2)(D) of the Communications Act generally
prohibits, in areas served by a cable operator, exclusive contracts for
satellite cable programming between vertically integrated programming
vendors and cable operators. Pursuant to section 628(c)(5), the
prohibition on exclusive programming contracts contained in section
628(c)(2)(D) will cease to be effective on October 5, 2002, unless the
FCC conducts a proceeding and finds that such prohibition continues to
be necessary to preserve and protect competition and diversity in the
distribution of video programming. In October 2001, the FCC issued an
NPRM to initiate a proceeding in order to make that determination. In
June 2002, the
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Commission issued an order extending the prohibition on exclusive
contracts to October 5, 2007.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/31/01 66 FR 54972
R&O 07/30/02 67 FR 49247
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Karen Kosar, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7200
Fax: 202 418-1069
Email: kkosar@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH91
_______________________________________________________________________
4054. REVISION OF EEO RULES AND POLICIES; MM DOCKET NO. 98-204
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 257; 47 USC 301; 47 USC
303; 47 USC 307; 47 USC 308; 47 USC 309; 47 USC 334; 47 USC 403; 47 USC
554
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73.2080; 47 CFR 76.73; 47 CFR 76.75; 47 CFR 76.79;
47 CFR 76.1702
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This Second NPRM requests comments concerning a new broadcast
equal employment opportunity rule and policies consistent with the
decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
Circuit in Association. The Court therein found unconstitutional one of
two options for achieving broad outreach provided by the broadcast EEO
outreach requirements adopted in the Report and Order. The Second NPRM
proposes to retain the Commission's ban on discrimination and to
require broadcasters and cable entities to maintain an EEO program that
would achieve broad and inclusive outreach in recruitment to ensure a
fair opportunity for all job seekers and provide administrative relief
to small entities.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/14/02 67 FR 1704
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Roy Boyce, Federal Communications Commission, Media
Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1450
Email: rboyce@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH95
_______________________________________________________________________
4055. REEXAMINATION OF COMPARATIVE STANDARDS FOR NONCOMMERCIAL
EDUCATIONAL APPLICANTS; MM DOCKET NO. 95-31
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 152(a); 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303;
47 USC 307; 47 USC 309
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This FNPRM solicits additional comments on how the Commission
should allocate and license ``non-reserved'' spectrum (i.e., spectrum
that has not been set aside for exclusive use by noncommercial
educational broadcast stations) in which both commercial and
noncommercial entities have an interest. This FNPRM was issued in
response to a court decision in National Public Radio vs. FCC.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
FNPRM 03/05/02 67 FR 9945
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Eric Bash, Federal Communications Commission, Media
Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2130
Email: ebash@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH96
_______________________________________________________________________
4056. CROSS OWNERSHIP OF BROADCAST STATIONS AND NEWSPAPERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 152(a); 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303,
307, 309,310
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This NPRM initiates a proceeding to seek comment on whether
and to what extent it should revise the newspaper/broadcast cross-
ownership rule, which prohibits common ownership of a broadcast station
and a newspaper in the same geographic area. The local multimedia
marketplace in which broadcast stations and newspapers operate has
changed significantly since the Commission adopted the rule in 1975.
This proceeding seeks comment on the relevance of these changes to the
newspaper/broadcast cross-ownership rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/05/01 66 FR 50991
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Eric Bash, Federal Communications Commission, Media
Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2130
Email: ebash@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH97
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions
Office of Managing Director
_______________________________________________________________________
4057. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF REGULATORY FEES FOR FY 2002
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 159
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1.1151 et seq
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 9 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47
U.S.C. 159, requires the FCC to recover the costs of its activities by
assessing and collecting annual regulatory fees from beneficiaries of
the activities.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM (Adopted Date) 04/10/02 67 FR 17325
R&O 07/12/02 67 FR 46297
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Terry Johnson, Senior Program Analyst/Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, Office of Managing Director, 445 12th
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0445
Fax: 202 418-2826
Email: tjohnson@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH85
_______________________________________________________________________
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
_______________________________________________________________________
4058. AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES CONCERNING MARITIME
COMMUNICATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amendment of the Maritime Radio Service Rules to encourage
growth and improve the regulatory structure in VHF maritime
communications.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NOI/NPRM 11/05/92 57 FR 57717
First R&O 04/26/95 60 FR 34198
FNPRM 04/26/95 60 FR 35507
Second FNPRM 06/17/97 62 FR 37533
Second R&O 06/17/97 62 FR 40281
Third R&O and MO&O 07/06/98 63 FR 40059
MO&O 04/26/99 64 FR 26885
Third NPRM 12/08/00 65 FR 76966
Fourth R&O 12/13/00 65 FR 77821
Fourth NPRM 02/04/02 67 FR 5080
2nd MO&O and 5th R&O 07/25/02 67 FR 48560
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: PR Docket No. 92-257.
Agency Contact: Keith Fickner, Federal Communications Commission,
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington,
DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0680
Email: kfickner@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AF14
_______________________________________________________________________
4059. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF 800 MHZ SMR; COMPETITIVE BIDDING WIDE AREA
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 153; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 309(j);
47 USC 332
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 90
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proceeding adopts service rules and competitive bidding
rules for 800 MHz SMR spectrum. It also proposes licensing rules and
auction procedures for lower 80 SMR and general category channels.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/13/93 58 FR 33062
FNPRM 10/20/94 59 FR 6011
Eighth R&O 02/16/96 61 FR 6138
First R&O 02/16/96 61 FR 6212
Second FNPRM 02/16/96 61 FR 6212
Second R&O 06/23/97 62 FR 41190
MO&O 06/23/97 62 FR 41225
MO&O on Recon 10/08/99 64 FR 71042
Second MO&O on Recon 07/14/00 65 FR 43716
3rd Order on Recon 03/02/01 66 FR 13022
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Additional Information: PR Docket No. 93-144; GEN Docket No. 93-252; PP
Docket No. 93-253
Agency Contact: Paul D'Ari, Chief, Policy and Rules Division, Federal
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7240
Fax: 202 418-7447
Email: pdari@fcc.gov
Donald Johnson, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission,
445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7444
Fax: 202 418-7447
Email: dajohnso@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AF47
_______________________________________________________________________
4060. RESALE AND ROAMING OBLIGATIONS PERTAINING TO COMMERCIAL MOBILE
RADIO SERVICES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: PL 103-66, sec 6002, Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
of 1993
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 20; 47 CFR 22
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On an interim basis, the First Report and Order extends to
broadband PCS and covered SMR providers the cellular rule that
prohibits restricting resale of communications services. The new rules
sunset five years after the last group of initial licensees for
currently allocated broadband PCS spectrum is awarded. The rules also
eliminate all exceptions to the rule that allowed cellular licensees to
restrict resale by competing with fully
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operational cellular licensees in the same geographic market. The
Commission successfully adopted a Second Report and Order and Third
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in this proceeding. The Second Report and
Order extends the Commission's cellular rules on manual roaming by any
individual whose handset is capable of accessing the network of a
cellular, broadband PCS, or covered SMR provider. The Third NPRM, among
other things, sought comment on whether the Commission should adopt
rules requiring cellular, broadband PCS, and covered SMR providers to
provide automatic roaming in their coverage areas, and whether both
automatic and manual roaming requirements should sunset five years
after the initial grant of PCS licenses. The Third MO&O generally
affirmed the Commission's earlier decision to extend the cellular
resale rule to include certain PCS and SMR providers and to sunset the
rule until November 24, 2002. However, it modified the prior decision
by removing customer premise equipment (CPE) and CPE in bundled
packages from the scope of the resale rule, by revising the scope of
the resale rule to exclude all C, D, E, and F block PCS licensees that
do not own and control and are not controlled by cellular or A or B
block licensees, and by exempting from the rule all SMR and other CMRS
providers that do not utilize in-network switching facilities.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/13/94 59 FR 35664
NOI 07/13/94 59 FR 35664
NPRM Comment Period End 09/29/94
NPRM 04/04/95 60 FR 20949
NPRM Comment Period End 07/14/95
First R&O 07/12/96 61 FR 38399
Second R&O and Third NPRM 08/15/96 61 FR 44026
MO&O and O on Recon 11/09/99 64 FR 61022
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Agency Contact: Jane Phillips, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1310
RIN: 3060-AF58
_______________________________________________________________________
4061. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 309(J) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT,
COMPETITIVE BIDDING; NARROWBAND PCS COMPETITIVE BIDDING RULES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 309(j)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 24
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Report and Order and FNPRM to modify the competitive bidding
rules for participation by designated entities in narrowband PCS.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Third MO&O 08/16/94 59 FR 44058
R&O 04/23/97 62 FR 27507
FNPRM 04/23/97 62 FR 27569
Second R&O 06/06/00 65 FR 35843
Second FNPRM 06/06/00 65 FR 35875
Third R&O and Order on
Reconsideration 06/04/01 66 FR 29911
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: GEN Docket No. 90-314; ET Docket No. 92-100; PP
Docket No. 93-253
Agency Contact: Howard Davenport, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0585
Fax: 202 418-2923
Email: hdavenpo@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AF99
_______________________________________________________________________
4062. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 309(J) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT,
COMPETITIVE BIDDING; 218-219 MHZ COMPETITIVE BIDDING RULES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 309(j)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 95
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Tenth Report and Order modifies the competitive bidding rules
for the upcoming auction of 218-219 MHz: (1) eliminates bidding credits
available to women- and minority-owned 218-219 MHz applicants; (2)
extends two levels of bidding credits to small businesses based on a
two-tiered small business definition; (3) clarifies the attribution
rules for affiliates of 218-219 MHz applicants; and (4) increases the
amount of the upfront payments required to participate in the 218-219
MHz auction.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
R&O 04/25/94 59 FR 24947
FNPRM 08/06/96 61 FR 49103
R&O 11/15/96 61 FR 60198
FNPRM 09/30/98 63 FR 52215
MO&O 10/08/98 63 FR 54073
R&O and MO&O 11/03/99 64 FR 59656
Order on Reconsideration 12/29/99 64 FR 72956
Second Order on Reconsideration 02/07/01 66 FR 9212
3rd O on Recon of R&O and MO&O 06/24/02 67 FR 42507
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: WT Docket No. 98-169
Agency Contact: Andrea Kelly, Federal Communications Commission,
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington,
DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0660
Fax: 202 418-0890
RIN: 3060-AG00
_______________________________________________________________________
4063. 39 GHZ CHANNEL PLAN
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 524
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1; 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 101
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proceeding amends the FCC's rules to facilitate more
effective use of the 39 GHz band.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/26/96 61 FR 2465
NPRM Comment Period End 02/12/96
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Order 02/22/96 61 FR 6809
Reply Comments 02/27/96
Order 05/01/96 61 FR 19236
Second NPRM 01/21/98 63 FR 3075
R&O 02/06/98 63 FR 6079
MO&O 08/23/99 64 FR 45891
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: ET Docket No. 95-183, RM-8553; PP Docket No.
93-253
Agency Contact: Ken Burnley, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0664
Email: kburnley@fcc.gov
Jennifer Burton, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7581
RIN: 3060-AG16
_______________________________________________________________________
4064. IMPLEMENTATION OF 309(J) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT, AMENDMENT OF
PARTS 20 AND 24 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES - BROADBAND PCS COMPETITIVE
BIDDING AND THE COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE SPECTRUM CAP
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 301; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303(r);
47 USC 309(j); 47 USC 332
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 24
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: NPRM to modify the competitive bidding rules for the
Broadband PCS F Block. Report and Order, adopted 6/21/96, modified the
PCS/cellular rule and the cellular spectrum cap.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
O on Recon of Fifth MO&O and D,
E, & F R&O 11/15/00 65 FR 68927
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: PP Docket No. 93-253
Agency Contact: Audrey Bashkin, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7535
Email: abashkin@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG21
_______________________________________________________________________
4065. REVISION OF THE RULES TO ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH ENHANCED 911
EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEMS
Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 134(i); 47 USC 151; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 208; 47
USC 215; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 309
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 20
Legal Deadline: None
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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
R&O 07/26/96 61 FR 40348
FNPRM 07/26/96 61 FR 40374
MO&O 01/16/98 63 FR 2631
Second Report & Order 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 Report & Order, Third
NPRM, and NPRM 09/19/00 65 FR 56752
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
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Additional Information: CC Docket No. 94-102; CC Docket No. 96-115; CC
Docket No. 92-105; WT Docket No. 00-110
Agency Contact: Dan Grosh, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1310
Fax: 202 418-8188
Email: dgrosh@fcc.gov
Patrick Forster, Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7061
Email: pforster@fcc.gov
Jennifer Salhus, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2823
Email: jsalhus@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG34
_______________________________________________________________________
4066. IN THE MATTER OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
ACT
Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 229; 47 USC 1001 to 1008
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
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 FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/10/97 62 FR 63302
Order 01/13/98 63 FR 1943
FNPRM 11/16/98 63 FR 63639
Report & Order 01/29/99 64 FR 51462
Order 03/29/99 64 FR 14834
Second Report & Order 09/23/99 64 FR 51462
Third Report & Order 09/24/99 64 FR 51710
Order on Recon 09/28/99 64 FR 52244
Policy Statement 10/12/99 64 FR 55164
Second Order on Recon 05/04/01 66 FR 22446
Next Action Undetermined
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: CC Docket No. 97-213
Agency Contact: John Spencer, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1310
Email: jspencer@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG74
_______________________________________________________________________
4067. DEVELOPMENT OF OPERATIONAL, TECHNICAL, AND SPECTRUM REQUIREMENTS
FOR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 160; 47 USC 201; 47 USC
202; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 337(a); 47 USC 403
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 90
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This item takes steps toward developing a flexible regulatory
framework to meet vital current and future public safety communications
needs.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/09/97 62 FR 60199
Second NPRM 11/07/97 62 FR 60199
First R&O 08/06/98 63 FR 58645
Third NPRM 08/06/98 63 FR 58685
MO&O 04/26/99 64 FR 60123
Second R&O 08/08/00 65 FR 48393
Fourth NPRM 08/25/00 65 FR 51788
Second MO&O 09/05/00 65 FR 53641
Third R&O 11/07/00 65 FR 66644
Third MO&O 11/07/00 65 FR 66644
Fourth R&O 02/16/01 66 FR 10632
Fifth NPRM 02/16/01 66 FR 10660
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Additional Information: WT Docket No. 96-86
Agency Contact: Michael Connelly, Attorney Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0132
Email: mconnell@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG85
_______________________________________________________________________
4068. MULTIPLE ACCESS SYSTEMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 101
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proceeding amended the FCC's rules regarding multiple
address systems (MAS) in the microwave service. It streamlined
regulations and established a framework for MAS spectrum that provides
opportunities for continued development of competitive service
offerings by allowing a variety of services.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/19/97 62 FR 11407
Order 09/17/98 63 FR 53350
FNPRM 05/18/99 64 FR 38617
R&O 04/03/00 65 FR 17445
MO&O 07/03/01 66 FR 35107
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: WT Docket No. 97-81
Agency Contact: Shellie Blakeney, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0680
Email: sblakene@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG86
_______________________________________________________________________
4069. AMENDMENT OF PART I OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES -- COMPETITIVE
BIDDING PROCEDURES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 202; 47 USC 303; 47 USC
309(j)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1; 47 CFR 21; 47 CFR 24; 47 CFR 27; 47 CFR 90; 47
CFR 95
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proceeding proposes to amend and modify the competitive
bidding rules for all auctionable services.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/21/97 62 FR 13570
NPRM Comment Period End 04/16/97
Second FNPRM 01/07/98 63 FR 770
Third R&O 01/15/98 63 FR 2315
Fifth R&O, Order on Recon 08/29/00 65 FR 52323
Fourth FNPRM 08/29/00 65 FR 52401
Seventh R&O 10/29/01 66 FR 54447
8th R&O 04/08/02 67 FR 16647
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: WT Docket No. 97-82
Agency Contact: Audrey Bashkin, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7535
Email: abashkin@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG87
_______________________________________________________________________
4070. AMENDMENT OF PART 90 OF THE RULES TO ADOPT REGULATIONS FOR
AUTOMATIC VEHICLE MONITORING SYSTEMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 251; 47 USC 252; 47 USC 303; 47 USC
309; 47 USC 332
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1; 47 CFR 90
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This Second Report and Order adopts rules and procedures
governing competitive bidding for multilateration Location and
Monitoring Service (LMS) frequencies.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/06/97 62 FR 52078
NPRM Comment Period End 11/20/97
Second R&O 07/30/98 63 FR 40659
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
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Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: The NPRM sought comment on the LMS auction
following the general competitive bidding procedures of Part 1, Subpart
Q; the establishment of a small business definition for LMS; whether
small business provisions are sufficient to promote participation by
businesses owned by minorities, women or rural telephone companies;
partitioning and disaggregation.
PR Docket No. 93-61
Agency Contact: Ken Burnley, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0664
Email: kburnley@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH12
_______________________________________________________________________
4071. SERVICE RULES FOR THE 746-764 AND 776-794 MHZ BANDS, AND REVISIONS
TO PART 27 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES
Priority: Economically Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 1; 47 USC 4(i); 47 USC 7; 47 USC 10; 47 USC
201; 47 USC 202; 47 USC 208; 47 USC 214; 47 USC 301; 47 USC 303; 47 USC
307; 47 USC 308; 47 USC 309(j); 47 USC 309(k); 47 USC 310; 47 USC 311;
47 USC 315; 47 USC 317; 47 USC 324; 47 USC 331; 47 USC 332; 47 USC 336
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Report and Order in this proceeding adopts service rules
for licensing and auction of commercial services in spectrum in the 700
MHz band to be vacated by UHF television licensees.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/07/99 64 FR 36686
R&O 01/20/00 65 FR 3139
Second R&O 04/04/00 65 FR 17594
MO&O and FNPRM 07/12/00 65 FR 42879
Second MO&O 02/06/01 66 FR 9035
Third R&O 02/14/01 66 FR 10204
Second MO&O 02/15/01 66 FR 10374
Order on Recon of Third R&O 10/10/01 66 FR 51594
3rd MO&O and Order 07/30/02 67 FR 49244
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: WT Docket No. 99-168; CS Docket No. 98-120; MM
Docket No. 00-39
Agency Contact: William Huber, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, S.W.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2109
Fax: 202 418-0890
Email: whuber@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH32
_______________________________________________________________________
4072. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTIONS 309(J) AND 337 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS
ACT OF 1934 AS AMENDED
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 309(j)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1; 47 CFR 22; 47 CFR 24; 47 CFR 26; 47 CFR 27; 47
CFR 73; 47 CFR 74; 47 CFR 80; 47 CFR 87
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This NPRM commences a proceeding to implement 309(j) and 337
of the Communications Act, as amended by the Balanced Budget Act of
1997, which was signed into law on 8/5/97. This notice seeks comment on
changes to the Commission's rules and policies to implement the revised
auction authority.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/03/99 64 FR 23571
R&O 01/02/01 66 FR 33
MO&O 05/16/02 67 FR 34848
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Additional Information: WT Docket No. 99-87
Agency Contact: Karen Franklin, Public Safety and Private Wireless
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7706
Fax: 202 418-1186
RIN: 3060-AH33
_______________________________________________________________________
4073. 1998 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW -- SPECTRUM AGGREGATION LIMITS FOR
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 161; 47 USC 332
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 20; 22 CFR 942
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission has adopted a final rule in a proceeding
examining the need for Commercial Mobile Radio Services spectrum
aggregation limits.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/10/98 63 FR 70727
R&O 10/07/99 64 FR 54564
MO&O on Recon 11/08/00
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: WT Docket No. 98-205
Agency Contact: John Branscome, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-8205
Fax: 202 418-7447
Email: jbransco@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH34
_______________________________________________________________________
4074. AMENDMENT TO PARTS 1, 2, 87 AND 101 OF THE RULES TO LICENSE FIXED
SERVICES AT 24 GHZ
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 309(j)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1; 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 101
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking proposes licensing and service rules to
govern the 24 GHz band generally.
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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/20/99 64 FR 71088
R&O 08/05/00 65 FR 59350
Order 06/01/01 66 FR 29722
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: WT Docket No. 99-327
Agency Contact: Nese Guendelsberger, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0634
Fax: 202 418-1186
Email: nguendel@fcc.gov
Nancy Zaczek, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0680
Email: nzaczek@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH41
_______________________________________________________________________
4075. PART 101 -- TERRESTRIAL MICROWAVE FIXED RADIO SERVICES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 101
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Proceeding to streamline the Commission's rules, expedite
processing of authorizations for terrestrial microwave fixed radio
services and clarify rules concerning the terrestrial microwave fixed
radio services.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/11/95 60 FR 2722
R&O 05/28/96 61 FR 26670
Order 03/05/98 63 FR 10778
Final Action Correction 03/24/98 63 FR 14039
NPRM 06/20/00 65 FR 38333
MO&O 06/20/00 65 FR 38324
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: WT Docket No. 94-148 (closed); WT Docket No.
00-19
Agency Contact: Michael Pollak, Electronics Engineer, Federal
Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0680
Email: mpollak@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH42
_______________________________________________________________________
4076. AMENDMENT OF PARTS 13 AND 80 GOVERNING MARITIME COMMUNICATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 13; 47 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This matter concerns the amendment of the rules governing
maritime communications in order to consolidate, revise and streamline
the regulations as well as address new international requirements and
improve the operational ability of all users of marine radios.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/24/00 65 FR 21694
NPRM 08/17/00 65 FR 50173
NPRM 05/17/02 67 FR 35086
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: WT Docket No. 00-48
Agency Contact: Jeff Tobias, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0680
Email: jtobias@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH55
_______________________________________________________________________
4077. AMENDMENT OF THE RULES REGARDING INSTALLMENT PAYMENT FINANCING FOR
PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES LICENSEES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 301 to 303; 47 USC 309; 47 USC 332
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1; 47 CFR 24
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proceeding proposes resumption of installment payments
for broadband Personal Communications Services (PCS), e.g., for C and F
Block, with payment deadline to be reinstated as of March 31, 1998. The
proposal contemplates, inter alia, changes to the FCC's C Block rules
to govern re-auction of surrendered spectrum in the C Block. The
proposal was released on October 16, 1997, and published in the Federal
Register.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
2nd R&O 10/24/97 62 FR 55348
FNPRM 10/24/97 62 FR 55375
Order on Recon of Second R&O 04/08/98 63 FR 17111
Fourth R&O 09/23/98 63 FR 50791
Second Order on Recon of Second
R&O 05/18/99 64 FR 26887
Recon of Fourth R&O 03/16/00 65 FR 14213
FNPRM 06/13/00 65 FR 37092
6th R&O and Order on Recon 09/05/00 65 FR 53620
Order on Recon 02/12/01 66 FR 9773
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: The Order on Reconsideration published in the
Federal Register in April 1998 addresses 37 petitions, 17 oppositions,
16 replies to opposition, and 38 ex parte filings.
Additional RIN 3060-AG88.
WT Docket No. 97-82
Agency Contact: Audrey Bashkin, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7535
Email: abashkin@fcc.gov
Related RIN: Previously reported as 3060-AG88
RIN: 3060-AH57
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_______________________________________________________________________
4078. TRANSFER OF THE 3650 THROUGH 3700 MHZ BAND FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
USE
Priority: Economically Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 157; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 307; 47 USC
332
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2.106; 47 CFR 25.202; 47 CFR 27.1; 47 CFR 27.4; 47
CFR 27.5; 47 CFR 27.14; 47 CFR 27.50; 47 CFR 27.53; 47 CFR 27.55; 47
CFR 27.57; 47 CFR 27.58; 47 CFR 27.61; ...
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proceeding is intended to establish licensing and
service rules for frequencies in the 3650 to 3700 MHz band, transferred
from government use.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/16/00 65 FR 14230
First R&O and Second NPRM 11/17/00 65 FR 69612
Petition for Reconsideration 03/28/01 66 FR 16940
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: WT Docket No. 00-32; ET Docket No. 98-237
Agency Contact: Eli Johnson, Senior Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1310
Fax: 202 418-7247
RIN: 3060-AH75
_______________________________________________________________________
4079. 2000 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW SPECTRUM AGGREGATION LIMITS FOR
COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICES
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 161; 47 USC 303(g);
47 USC 303(r)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 20.6; 47 CFR 22.942
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission has adopted a final rule in a proceeding
reexamining the need for Commercial Mobile Radio Services spectrum
aggregation limits.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/12/01 66 FR 9798
NPRM Comment Period End 05/14/01
Final Rule 01/14/02 67 FR 1626
Correction to Final Rule 01/31/02 67 FR 4675
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: WT Docket No. 01-14
Agency Contact: John Branscome, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-8205
Fax: 202 418-7447
Email: jbransco@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH81
_______________________________________________________________________
4080. IN THE MATTER OF PROMOTING EFFICIENT USE OF SPECTRUM THROUGH
ELIMINATION OF BARRIERS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF SECONDARY MARKETS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 157; 47 USC 160; 47
USC 201; 47 USC 202; 47 USC 208; 47 USC 214; 47 USC 301; 47 USC 303; 47
USC 308; 47 USC 309; 47 USC 310
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission has opened a proceeding to examine actions it
may take to remove unnecessary regulatory barriers to the development
of more robust secondary markets in radio spectrum usage rights.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/26/00 65 FR 81475
NPRM Comment Period End 01/29/01 66 FR 8149
New NPRM Comment Period End 03/12/01
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: WT Docket No. 00-230
Agency Contact: Paul Murray, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0688
Fax: 202 418-7447
Email: pmurray@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH82
_______________________________________________________________________
4081. IN THE MATTER OF AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL ROAMING OBLIGATIONS
PERTAINING TO COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 152(n); 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC
154(j); 47 USC 201(b); 47 USC 251(a); 47 USC 253; 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC
332(c)(1)(B); 47 USC 309
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 20.12; 47 CFR 22.901
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking considers whether the Commission should adopt
an automatic roaming rule for Commercial Mobile Radio Services and
sunset the current manual roaming requirement.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/01/00 65 FR 69891
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: WT Docket No. 00-193
Agency Contact: David Hu, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission,
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington,
DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7120
Fax: 202 418-1186
Email: dhu@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH83
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_______________________________________________________________________
4082. AMENDMENT OF PART 90 FOR LICENSING LOW POWER OPERATIONS IN 450-470
MHZ BAND
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 1; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303; 47 USC
332
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 90
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed amendments facilitate the viability of low power
operations in the private land mobile radio 450-470 MHz Band.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/24/01 66 FR 47435
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Additional Information: WT Docket No. 01-146
Agency Contact: Guy N. Benson, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0680
Email: gbenson@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH84
_______________________________________________________________________
4083. REALLOCATION OF THE 216-220 MHZ, 1390-1395 MHZ, 1427-1429 MHZ,
1429-1432 MHZ, 1432-1435 MHZ, 1670-1675 MHZ, AND 2385-2390 MHZ
GOVERNMENT TRANSFER BANDS.
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151, 154(i), 154(j), 155, 225, 303(r), 309,
325(e); 47 USC 154, 302(a), 303,336; 47 USC 154(i), 161, 303(g),
303(r), 332(c)(7); 47 USC 154, 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1; 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 27; 47 CFR 90; 47 CFR 95
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The reallocation proposes to establish new service rules for
licensing 27 MHz of spectrum transferred from government to non-
government use.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/15/02 67 FR 7113
R&O 06/20/02 67 FR 41847
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Additional Information: WT Docket No. 02-08
Agency Contact: Zenji Nakazawa, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0680
Email: znakazaw@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH87
_______________________________________________________________________
4084. REVIEW OF QUIET ZONES APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 1; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 161; 47 USC 303(g); 47
USC 303(r)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Review of Quiet Zones rules for possible streamlining while
ensuring adequate protection from interference.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/21/01 66 FR 65866
NPRM Comment Period End 02/06/02
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Katherine M. Harris, Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless
Division, WTB, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Bureau, 445
12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0609
Fax: 202 418-7224
Email: kharris@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH88
_______________________________________________________________________
4085. REALLOCATION AND SERVICE RULES FOR THE 698-746 MHZ SPECTRUM BAND
(TELEVISION CHANNELS 52-59)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151, 152, 154(i),155(c), 157, 201, 202, 208,
214, 301, 302(g), 303, 307; 47 USC 309, 310, 311, 314, 316, 319, 324,
331, 332, 333, 336, 534, 535
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 27; 47 CFR 73
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, September 19, 2002, See Auction
Reform Act of 2002, Pub. L. No. 107-195, 116 Stat. 715. Statutory
deadline to auction C and D Blocks of Lower 700 MHz band.
Abstract: The Commission has adopted allocation and service rules for
the 48 MHz of spectrum in the 698-746 MHz band currently occupied by
television channels 52-59.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/13/01 66 FR 19106
Report & Order 02/06/02 67 FR 5491
MO&O 07/09/02 67 FR 45380
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: GN Docket No. 01-74
Agency Contact: Michael J. Rowan, Attorney-Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, Wireless Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0620
Fax: 202 418-7447
Email: mrowan@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH89
_______________________________________________________________________
4086. IMPLEMENTATION OF 911 ACT
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151, 154(i),154(j), 157, 160, 210, 202, 208,
214, 251(e),301, 303, 308; 47 USC 309(j), 310
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 20.3; 47 CFR 20.18; 47 CFR 64.3000 to 64.3004
Legal Deadline: None
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Abstract: This proceeding is separate from the Commission's proceeding
on Enhanced 911 Emergency Systems (E911) in that it is 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, a 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 is aimed at improving the
effectiveness and reliability of wireless 911 dispatchers with
additional information on wireless 911 calls.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule 01/25/02 67 FR 3621
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: David H. Siehl, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1310
Fax: 202 418-7247
Email: dsiehl@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH90
_______________________________________________________________________
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions
Wireline Competition Bureau
_______________________________________________________________________
4087. ADMINISTRATION OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING PLAN
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 3 to 4; 47 USC 151; 47 USC 152 to 155; 47 USC
154(i); 47 USC 201 to 205; 47 USC 207 to 209; 47 USC 218; 47 USC 225 to
227; 47 USC 251 to 252; 47 USC 271; 47 USC 332; 47 USC 403
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 52.1 to 52.99; 47 CFR 151; 47 CFR 154; 47 CFR 201
to 205; 47 CFR 403
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Report and Order lays the foundation for the fair and
effective administration of numbering in the United States. The Report
and Order establishes a model for administration of numbering resources
in a competitive environment. In this model, the FCC will set broad
policy objectives, be the final arbiter of domestic numbering disputes
and work closely with other member countries of the North American
Numbering Plan (NANP), the States, industry and consumers to ensure
fair and effective number administration. The Report and Order creates
the North American Number Council (NANC) under the Federal Advisory
Committee Act. In the Third Report and Order, released on October 9,
1997, the Commission affirmed the NANC's selection of Lockheed Martin
IMS as the new NANP administrator. The NANP administrator is a
nongovernmental entity that is not aligned with any particular
telecommunications industry segment, and upon selection and following a
transition period, assumed Bellcore's current NANP administrator
functions and the central office code administration functions
currently handled by the dominant local exchange carrier in each area
code. The rules were expanded to accommodate the requirements of the
Telecommunications Act of 1996. See FCC 96-337, released August 8,
1996.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NOI 11/10/92 57 FR 53462
NPRM 05/10/94 59 FR 24103
R&O 07/28/95 60 FR 58737
Second R&O 09/06/96 61 FR 47284
Third R&O 10/23/97 62 FR 55179
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Deborah Blue, Program Analyst, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1466
Fax: 202 418-2345
Email: dblue@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AF50
_______________________________________________________________________
4088. USE OF N11 CODES AND OTHER ABBREVIATED DIALING ARRANGEMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 201 to 205; 47 USC
251(e)
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In 1992, the FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in
CC Docket 92-105 proposing that local exchange carriers (LECs) be
required to make N11 codes available for access to information service
providers. In this proposal, LECs could establish any reasonable
assignment criteria for such allocation, including ``first come, first
served.'' The FCC's General Counsel released a letter indicating it
found no regulatory or legal obstacles to assignment of N11 codes for
information services. On February 19, 1997, the FCC released a First
Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in that
Docket (FCC 97-51) which allows incumbent LECs, in addition to the
States and Bell Communications Research (Bellcore), to continue to
perform the N11 code administration functions that they performed at
the time of enactment of the 1996 Act amendments to the 1934 Act, until
further FCC action. The FCC concluded that: (1) 311 should be assigned
as a national number for access to non-emergency police calls; (2) 711
should be assigned as a national number for access to
telecommunications relay services (TRS); (3) all providers of telephone
exchange service must be able to have their customers call 611 and 811
to reach their repair and business service offices; and (4) a LEC may
not itself offer enhanced services using a 411 code or any other N11
code, unless that LEC offers access to the code on a reasonable
nondiscriminatory basis to competing enhanced service providers in the
local service area for which it is using the code to facilitate
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distribution of their enhanced services. In the FNPRM, the FCC asked
for comment on: (1) the technical feasibility of implementing 711 for
TRS access; (2) the possibility of developing an N11 gateway offering
access to multiple TRS providers; (3) whether with such access, TRS
calls would still be answered within mandatory minimum answer times;
(4) whether such a gateway would be consistent with section 255; (5)
whether other important disability services could be accessed thereby;
(6) the possibility of providing both voice and text TRS services
through the same abbreviated TRS code; (7) the proprietary nature of
N11 codes; and (8) an FCC proposal to transfer administration of N11
codes at the local level from incumbent LECs to the North American
Numbering Plan (NANP) administrator. Petitions for reconsideration or
clarification on the order have been filed. Comments and replies were
filed on March 31 and April 30, 1997, respectively. On June 16, 1999,
the Commission released a Public Notice announcing that it would hold a
public forum on September 8, 1999, on 711 access to TRS. The goal of
the forum was to identify steps that must be taken to implement 711
access to TRS as well as obstacles to implementation and how those
obstacles could be resolved.
On August 9, 2000, the Commission released a Second Report and Order
(FCC 00-257) that addresses issues related to the deployment of 711 for
access to TRS. The Commission required a nationwide rollout of 711
access to TRS and established an implementation framework. On July 31,
2000, the Commission released a Third Report and Order (FCC 00-256)
that granted the petition of the United Way of America, and others, for
nationwide assignment of the 211 abbreviated dialing code for access to
community information and referral services. The Commission also
granted the petition of the U.S. Department of Transportation for
nationwide assignment of the 511 abbreviated dialing code for access to
travel and traffic information. The Commission further addressed issues
raised in petitions for reconsideration of the N11 First Report and
Order and resolved outstanding issues from the N11 Further Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking.
On August 29, 2000, the Commission released a Fourth Report and Order
and Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket 92-105 and a
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in WT Docket 00-110 (FCC 00-327) to
implement the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999.
The Commission designated 911 as the universal emergency number and
sought comment on appropriate transition periods and how the Commission
should facilitate States' efforts to deploy comprehensive emergency
communications systems.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/29/92 57 FR 22681
First R&O 02/26/97 62 FR 8633
FNPRM 02/26/97 62 FR 8671
Second R&O 09/11/00 65 FR 54799
Fourth R&O and Third NPRM 09/19/00 65 FR 56751
Third R&O 02/09/01 66 FR 9674
Second NPRM 04/05/01 66 FR 18059
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Additional Bureau: Consumer Information
Agency Contact: Marilyn Jones, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2357
Fax: 202 418-2345
RIN: 3060-AF51
_______________________________________________________________________
4089. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE PORTIONS OF THE 1996
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 et seq
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 54
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, March 8, 1996.
Other, Statutory, November 8, 1996, Recommended decision.
Final, Statutory, May 8, 1997, Federal-State Joint Board R&O released
May 8, 1997.
Abstract: As required by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, the
Commission sought comment on proposals for reforming universal service.
On November 8, 1996, the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service
issued a recommended decision on changes to the universal service
support mechanisms. In addition, on January 10, 1997, the Commission
issued an NPRM and NOI on changes to the Board of Directors of the
National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA), regarding the
administration of universal service. On May 8, 1997, the Commission, at
the direction of Congress, released its order implementing the
universal service portions of the 1996 Act. On December 30, 1997, the
Commission issued the 4th Order on Reconsideration which made changes
and clarifications to the May 8 Order. On June 22, 1998, the Commission
issued the 5th Order on Reconsideration which revised the collection
levels for the schools and libraries support mechanism through June 30,
1999, and revised the collection levels for the rural health care
support mechanism through December 31, 1998. The 5th Order on
Reconsideration also revised the priority with which schools and
libraries and rural health care providers will receive support. On
October 28, 1998, the Commission issued the 5th Report and Order, in
which it adopted the model platform for its forward-looking economic
cost methodology, which will be used to determine support for non-rural
carriers beginning July 1, 1999. On November 21, 1998, the Commission
issued the 8th Order on Reconsideration in which it consolidated the
administration of universal service into a single entity known as the
Universal Service Administrative Company or USAC. On November 25, 1998,
the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service issued its Second
Recommended Decision in which the Joint Board made certain
recommendations to the Commission regarding the high cost support
mechanism.
On May 28, 1999, the Commission issued the 13th Order on
Reconsideration in which it adopted the principles of a Federal high-
cost support mechanism that conformed to the Second Recommended
Decision and in which it sought further comment on specific elements of
the support methodology. In the 13th Order on Reconsideration, the
Commission also decided to implement the new high-cost support
mechanism on January 1, 2000 instead of July 1, 1999, as previously
planned. On May 28, 1999, the Commission also issued a Further Notice
of Proposed Rulemaking
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in which it sought comment on proposed input values to be used in the
forward-looking model to determine non-rural LECs' cost of providing
supported services in high cost areas. On August 5, 1999, the
Commission adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in which it
sought comment to ascertain the availability of, and to understand the
possible impediments to, deployment and subscribership in unserved and
underserved areas of the Nation, including tribal lands and other
insular areas.
On November 1, 1999, the Commission issued the Fourteenth Order on
Reconsideration, in which it eliminated the requirement that only
carriers that have been certified as eligible telecommunications
carriers may receive credit against their universal service
contributions for providing telecommunications services to rural health
care providers at the lower urban rates. On November 1, 1999, the
Commission also issued the Fifteenth Order on Reconsideration, in which
it authorized support for any commercially available telecommunications
service regardless of the bandwidth, and simplified the method for
determining how much support a rural health care provider can receive.
On November 2, 1999, the Commission issued the Ninth Report and Order
and Eighteenth Order on Reconsideration in which it adopted a new
forward-looking high-cost support mechanism that will enable States to
ensure the reasonable comparability of non-rural carriers' intrastate
rates. On November 2, 1999, the Commission also issued the Tenth Report
and Order in which it completed the selection of a cost model to
estimate forward-looking cost by adopting input values for the
previously adopted cost model.
On June 30, 2000, the Commission issued the Twelfth Report and Order,
Memorandum Opinion and Order, and Further Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking, in response to the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking it
adopted on August 5, 1999. In the Twelfth Report and Order, the
Commission adopted measures to promote telecommunications
subscribership and infrastructure deployment within American Indian and
Alaska Native tribal communities.
On October 12, 2000, the Commission released a Further Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking and Order to seek comment on proposals to modify
the Commission's rules relating to contributions to the Federal
universal service support mechanisms. On January 12, 2001, the
Commission released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking
comment on the Recommended Decision of the Federal-State Joint Board on
Universal Service (Joint Board) regarding a plan for reforming the
universal service support mechanism for rural carriers. The Joint Board
sent to the Commission the Rural Task Force Recommendation as a good
foundation for implementing rural high-cost reform. The Rural Task
Force recommends the use of a modified version of the current high-cost
loop support mechanism based on carriers' embedded costs.
On May 23, 2001, the Commission released the Fourteenth Report and
Order, Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration and Further Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking. In the Fourteenth Report and Order, the Commission
adopted a five-year plan that makes modifications to the high-cost loop
support mechanism for rural carriers. These modifications were based on
the recommendation of the Joint Board and will provide predictable
levels of support so that rural carriers can continue to provide
affordable service in rural America, while ensuring that consumers in
all areas of the nation, including rural areas, have access to
affordable and quality telecommunications services.
On March 14, 2001, the Commission issued an order modifying the
methodology used to assess contributions to universal service. The
methodology was modified to reduce the interval between the accrual of
revenues and the assessment of contributions based on those revenues.
The order reduced the interval from an average of one year to an
average of six months.
On May 8, 2001, the Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
in which sought comment on how to streamline and reform both the manner
in which the Commission assesses carrier contributions to the universal
service fund and the manner in which carriers may recover those costs
from their customers.
On May 22, 2001, the Commission adopted a five-year interim freeze of
the Part 36 jurisdictional separations rules, pending comprehensive
reform of the separations process. The five-year interim freeze was
based upon the July 21, 2000 Recommended Decision of the Federal-State
Joint Board on Separations. Under the interim freeze, the Part 36
categories and jurisdictional allocation factors of price cap incumbent
LECs are frozen, while rate-of-return carriers had the option to freeze
only their jurisdictional allocation factors. The interim freeze is in
effect from July 1, 2001, to June 30, 2006 or until comprehensive
reform is completed, whichever comes first.
On November 8, 2001, the Commission released the Fifteenth Report and
Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Further Notice)
reforming the interstate access charge and universal service support
system for rate-of-return incumbent carriers. The Order established a
new interstate support mechanism to replace implicit support in the
interstate access rate structure of rate-of-return carriers with
explicit, portable support. Among other things, the Further Notice
sought comment on consolidating the existing Long Term Support
mechanism with the new support mechanism created in the Order.
On January 25, 2002, the Commission released a Further Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking and Order (Further Notice), in which it sought
comment on modifications to the rules governing the schools and
libraries support mechanism. The modifications address changes that
would make the program more efficient, ensure that the benefits of the
program are distributed in an equitable manner, and prevent waste,
fraud, and abuse. In addition, the order denied certain petitions for
reconsideration relating to unused funds.
On February 15, 2002, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking and Order, in which it sought comment on the issues from the
Ninth Report and Order remanded by the United States Court of Appeals
for the Tenth Circuit. The Ninth Report and Order established a federal
high-cost universal service support mechanism for non-rural carriers
based on forward-looking economic costs. In addition, the order
referred these issues to the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal
Service for a recommended decision.
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On February 15, 2002, the Commission issued a Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking examining the appropriate legal and policy framework under
the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, for broadband access to the
Internet provided over domestic wireline facilities.
On February 26, 2002, the Commission issued a Further Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking and Report and Order, in which it sought comment on
specific proposals to change the manner in which universal service
contributions are assessed and recovered, including one proposal to
assess contributions based on the number and capacity of connections
provided to a public network. This proceeding also made certain
modifications to the existing contribution system.
On April 19, 2002, the Commission issued a Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking in which it sought comment on specific proposals to: clarify
how it should treat eligible entities that also perform functions that
are outside the statutory definition of ``health care provider'';
provide support for internet access; and change the calculation of
discounted services, including the calculation of urban and rural
rates.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Recommended Decision Federal-
State Joint Board, Universal
Service 11/08/96 61 FR 63778
1st R&O 05/08/97 62 FR 32862
2nd R&O 05/08/97 62 FR 32862
Order on Recon 07/10/97 62 FR 40742
R&O and 2nd Order on Recon 07/18/97 62 FR 41294
2nd R&O, and FNPRM 08/15/97 62 FR 47404
3rd R&O 10/14/97 62 FR 56118
2nd Order on Recon 11/26/97 62 FR 65036
4th Order on Recon 12/30/97 62 FR 2093
5th Order on Recon 06/22/98 63 FR 43088
5th R&O 10/28/98 63 FR 63993
8th Order on Recon 11/21/98
2nd Recommended Decision 11/25/98 63 FR 67837
13th Order on Recon 06/09/99 64 FR 30917
FNPRM 06/14/99 64 FR 31780
FNPRM 09/30/99 64 FR 52738
14th Order on Recon 11/16/99 64 FR 62120
15th Order on Recon 11/30/99 64 FR 66778
10th R&O 12/01/99 64 FR 67372
9th R&O and 18th Order on Recon 12/01/99 64 FR 67416
19th Order on Recon 12/30/99 64 FR 73427
20th Order on Recon 05/08/00 65 FR 26513
Public Notice 07/18/00 65 FR 44507
12th 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 Recon 03/14/01 66 FR 16144
NPRM 05/08/01 66 FR 28718
Order 05/22/01 66 FR 35107
14th R&O and FNPRM 05/23/01 66 FR 30080
FNPRM and Order 01/25/02 67 FR 7327
NPRM and Order 02/15/02 67 FR 10846
NPRM 02/15/02 67 FR 9232
FNPRM and R&O 02/26/02 67 FR 11254
NPRM 04/19/02 67 FR 34653
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Sheryl Todd, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7400
Email: stodd@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AF85
_______________________________________________________________________
4090. TOLL-FREE SERVICE ACCESS CODES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 201 et seq; 47 USC
251(e)
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proceeding assures that toll-free numbers are allocated
on an efficient, fair, and orderly basis.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/05/95 60 FR 57157
Second R&O 04/25/97 62 FR 20126
Third R&O 10/09/97 62 FR 55179
Fourth R&O and MO&O 03/30/98 63 FR 16440
Fifth R&O 07/05/00 65 FR 53189
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jennifer Gorny, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2320
RIN: 3060-AG11
_______________________________________________________________________
4091. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 273 OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF
1996
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 153; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 157; 47 USC
201 to 209; 47 USC 218; 47 USC 251; 47 USC 273; 47 USC 403
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking implements provisions of the
Telecommunications Act of 1996 relating to the manufacturing of
telecommunications equipment and customer premises equipment by the
Bell Operating Companies and their affiliates.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/24/97 62 FR 3638
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gregory Cooke, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2351
Email: gcooke@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG36
_______________________________________________________________________
4092. TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS' USE OF CUSTOMER PROPRIETARY NETWORK
INFORMATION AND OTHER CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 222; 47 USC 275; 47 USC
303(r)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 64.2001; 47 CFR 64.2003; 47 CFR 64.2005; 47 CFR
64.2007; 47 CFR 64.2009
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission adopted rules implementing the new statutory
framework governing carrier use and disclosure of customer proprietary
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network information (CPNI) created by section 222 of the Communications
Act of 1934, as amended. CPNI includes, among other things, to whom,
where, and when a customer places a call, as well as the types of
service offerings to which the customer subscribes and the extent to
which the service is used.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/28/96 61 FR 26483
Public Notice 02/25/97 62 FR 8414
Second R&O and FNPRM 04/24/98 63 FR 20364
Order on Reconsideration 10/01/99 64 FR 53242
Final Rule, Announcement of
Effective Date 01/26/01 66 FR 7865
Clarification Order & Second
NPRM 09/07/01 66 FR 50140
3rd R&O and 3rd FNPRM (Release
Date) 07/25/02
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jodie Donovan-May, Attorney Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1580
Fax: 202 418-1413
Marcy Greene, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1500
Fax: 202 418-1413
Email: mgreene@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG43
_______________________________________________________________________
4093. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 402(B)(1)(A) OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS
ACT OF 1996; LEC TARIFF STREAMLINING PROVISIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1.773(a); 47 CFR 61.58
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 8, 1997, The Act of 1996
provides that streamlining provisions apply to any charge,
classification, regulation, or practice filed on or after one year
after date of enactment of the Act (i.e., 2/8/97).
Abstract: In this Report and Order, the FCC adopted rules to implement
the specific streamlining requirements of the Telecommunications Act of
1996. Petitions for reconsideration were filed.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/24/96 61 FR 49987
NPRM Comment Period End 10/24/96
R&O 02/07/97 62 FR 5757
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Joi Nolen, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission,
Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1520
RIN: 3060-AG47
_______________________________________________________________________
4094. ACCESS CHARGE REFORM
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 201
to 205; 47 USC 403; 47 USC 553
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 61.41 to 61.49; 47 CFR 69
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On December 24, 1996, the Commission initiated a rulemaking
to revise its access charge rules to make them compatible with a
competitive market envisioned by the Telecommunications Act of 1996. On
May 7, 1997, the Commission adopted revised access charge rate
structure rules and adjusted the price cap productivity factor. The
Commission also adopted a market-based approach to reducing overall
access charge levels and moving such levels toward forward-looking
economic costs. The Commission adopted a Further Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking seeking comment on proposals to allow presubscribed
interexchange carrier charges on special access lines and to adjust the
allocation of General Support Facilities costs recovered through
interstate access charges.
On July 10, 1997, on its own motion, and on October 9, 1997, in
response to reconsideration petitions, the Commission revised or
clarified certain parts of the rules adopted in the May 1997 Access
Charge Reform Order. On November 26, 1997, the Commission adopted rules
requiring price cap carriers to adjust the allocation of General
Support Facilities costs and to reduce their price cap indices to
ensure that regulated access rates do not recover those costs which are
related to nonregulated services. Reconsideration petitions filed in
response to the Access Charge Reform Order, if not yet addressed, will
be addressed in future reconsideration orders. On May 27, 1999, the
Commission initiated a further rulemaking, seeking comment on how to
adjust interstate access charges in conjunction with the removal from
access charges of implicit universal service support for non-rural
local exchange carriers. On August 5, 1999, the Commission adopted
rules implementing the market-based approach to access charge reform,
pursuant to which incumbent price cap local exchange carriers receive
progressively greater pricing flexibility as competition develops. The
Commission also initiated a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,
seeking comment on additional pricing flexibility, proposed changes to
the rate structure for local switching and tandem-switched transport,
and the need to constrain access charges imposed by competitive local
exchange carriers. Reconsideration petitions filed in response to the
November 1997 General Support Facilities Order will be addressed in a
future reconsideration order. On May 31, 2000, the Commission adopted
an industry proposal establishing a 5-year plan for price cap local
exchange carriers and resolving many outstanding issues concerning
interstate access charges and interstate universal service. On April
27, 2001, the Commission revised its tariff rules to establish
benchmark access rates for competitive local exchange carriers, whereby
access rates at or below the benchmark will be presumed just and
reasonable and may be imposed by tariff, and access rates above the
benchmark will be mandatorily detariffed. The Commission adopted a
rural exemption to this benchmark scheme, recognizing that a higher
level of access charges is justified for certain carriers serving rural
areas. On May 21,
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2001, the Commission determined that price cap local exchange carriers
should not be permitted to assess prescribed interexchange carrier
charges on special access lines. On June 4, 2002, the Commission
concluded a cost review proceeding in which it determined that price
cap carriers' forward-looking costs justified scheduled increases to
the subscriber line charge cap.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/31/97 62 FR 4670
FNPRM 06/06/97 62 FR 31040
R&O 06/11/97 62 FR 31868
Second Report & Order 06/11/97 62 FR 31939
Order on Reconsideration 07/29/97 62 FR 40460
Second Order on Reconsideration 10/29/97 62 FR 56121
Third Report & Order 12/15/97 62 FR 65619
Public Notice 10/09/98 63 FR 54430
Third Order on Reconsideration 10/15/98 63 FR 55334
Fourth Report & Order and FNPRM 06/09/99 64 FR 30949
Fifth Report & Order and FNPRM 09/22/99 64 FR 51258
NPRM 10/04/99 64 FR 53648
Sixth Report & Order 06/21/00 65 FR 38684
Public Notice 06/26/00 65 FR 39335
Seventh Report & Order and FNPRM05/21/01 66 FR 27892
Order 07/20/01 66 FR 37943
Order 06/25/02 67 FR 42735
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Aaron Goldschmidt, Staff Attorney, Federal
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1530
Fax: 202 418-1567
RIN: 3060-AG49
_______________________________________________________________________
4095. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LOCAL COMPETITION PROVISIONS OF THE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 to 155; 47 USC 157; 47 USC 201 to 205; 47
USC 207 to 209; 47 USC 218
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 51; 47 CFR 52
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 8, 1996.
Abstract: The Second Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order
implemented the dialing parity, nondiscriminatory access, network
disclosure, and number administration provisions of the
Telecommunications Act of 1996. The Order also denied the Petition for
Expedited Declaratory Ruling on the area code relief plan for Dallas
and Houston filed with the FCC by the Texas Public Utilities Commission
on May 9, 1996. Finally, this Order addressed petitions for
clarification or reconsideration in the matters of proposed 708 Relief
Plan and 630 Numbering Plan Area Code by Ameritech and the
Administration of the North American Numbering Plan. On July 19, 1999,
the Commission released an order denying the petition for
reconsideration of the Local Competition Second Report and Order and
Memorandum Opinion and Order filed by Beehive Telephone Company, Inc.,
Local Competition Second Report and Order, First Order on
Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 96-98, FCC 99-170, 1999 WL 507245
(1999). On August 17, 1999, Beehive filed a Notice of Appeal of this
order with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. On May 18,
2000, the Court affirmed the Commission's decision without a published
opinion. On June 30, 2000, Beehive filed a Petition for Rehearing with
the Court. That petition was denied on July 18, 2000.
On September 9, 1999, the Commission released the Second Order on
Reconsideration of the Local Competition Second Report and Order, FCC
99-227, resolving petitions for reconsideration of rules adopted in the
Local Competition Second Report and Order to implement the requirement
of section 251(b)(3), 47 U.S.C. section 251(b)(3), that LECs provide
non-discriminatory access to directory assistance, directory listing
and operator services. At the same time the Commission released a
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), FCC 99-227, seeking comment on
issues related to developments in, and the convergence of, directory
publishing and directory assistance. On October 21, 1999, the
Commission released the Third Order on Reconsideration of the Local
Competition Second Report and Order, FCC 99-243, resolving the
petitions for reconsideration regarding numbering administration under
section 251(e)(1) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. section 251(e)(1).On January 9,
2002, the Commission released an Order on Reconsideration dismissing
petitions for reconsideration or clarification of the Local Competition
Second Report and order and Memorandum Opinion and Order regarding
dialing parity under section 251(b)(3) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. section
251(b)(3), and network disclosure under Section 251(c)(1) of the Act,
47 U.S.C. section 251(c)(1). On January 23, 2001, the Commission
released a First Report and Order, FCC 01-27, resolving issues raised
in the September 9th NPRM, and concluding, among other things, that
competing Directory Assistance (DA) providers that are certified as
CLECs, are agents of CLECs, or that offer call completion services
provide telephone exchange or telephone toll service, and thus are
entitled to nondiscriminatory access to LEC local DA databases.
Petitions for Reconsideration in response to this Order are currently
pending before the Commission.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/25/96 61 FR 18311
NPRM Comment Period End 06/03/96
Order 09/06/96 61 FR 47284
NPRM 09/27/99 64 FR 51949
Second Order on Recon 09/27/99 64 FR 51910
Third Order on Recon 11/18/99 64 FR 62983
First Report & Order 02/21/01 66 FR 10965
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Agency Contact: Gregory Cooke, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2351
Email: gcooke@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG50
_______________________________________________________________________
4096. ENHANCED 911 SERVICES FOR WIRELINE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 201; 47 USC 222; 47
USC 251
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 64.706; 47 CFR 64.708; 47 CFR 68.2; 47 CFR 68.3;
47
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CFR 68.3(a); 47 CFR 68.228; 47 CFR 68.308; 47 CFR 68.310
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The rules generally will assist State governments in drafting
legislation that will ensure that multi-line telephone systems are
compatible with the enhanced 911 network.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/11/94 59 FR 54878
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Gregory Cooke, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2351
Email: gcooke@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG60
_______________________________________________________________________
4097. COMPUTER III FURTHER REMAND PROCEEDINGS: BELL OPERATING COMPANY
PROVISION OF ENHANCED SERVICES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 152; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 160; 47 USC
161; 47 USC 202 to 205; 47 USC 251; 47 USC 271; 47 USC 272; 47 USC 274
to 276
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 51; 47 CFR 53; 47 CFR 64
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On January 30, 1998, the FCC released a Further Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) proposing to streamline the safeguards
under which the Bell Operating Companies (BOCs) provide information (or
enhanced) services, such as voice mail and electronic messaging. The
FCC sought comment on tentative conclusions relating to nonstructural
safeguards, Comparably Efficient Interconnection (CEI) plans, and
network information disclosure rules, among other things. Finally, the
FNPRM sought to build a record on which to respond to a partial remand
of certain orders by the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. On
February 25, 1999, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which
streamlined the Commission's CEI and network information disclosure
rules. Although the BOCs must continue to comply with their CEI
obligations, they are no longer required to obtain pre-approval of
their CEI plans and amendments from the Commission before initiating or
altering an intra-LATA information service. Instead, the Commission
requires the BOCs to post their CEI plans on their publicly accessible
Internet sites, and to notify the Common Carrier Bureau upon such
posting. The Commission removed the network information disclosure
rules set forth in the Computer II and Computer III proceedings, with
the narrow exception of the Computer II rules that require carriers to
disclose changes that could affect how customer premises equipment
(CPE) is attached to the network. On March 7, 2001, the FCC released a
Public Notice requesting further comment on the outstanding issues
discussed in its January 30, 1998 FNPRM.
Because the issues in this FNPRM overlap with certain issues that the
Commission is now considering in a separate docket regarding broadband
services, the Commission has incorporated the FNPRM into the broadband
proceeding insofar as the FNPRM relates to the BOCs' obligations to
promote access to their networks with respect to broadband services.
The broadband proceeding is entitled, ``Appropriate Framework for
Broadband Access to the Internet Over Wireline Facilities; Universal
Service Obligations of Broadband Providers,'' CC Docket No. 02-33,
NPRM, FCC 02-42 (rel. Feb. 15, 2002).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
FNPRM 02/26/98 63 FR 9749
R&O 03/24/99 64 FR 14141
Public Notice 03/15/01 66 FR 15064
NPRM 02/15/02 67 FR 9232
NPRM Comment Period End 04/15/02
Reply Comment Period End 07/01/02
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Jack Yachbes, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2941
Fax: 202 418-1413
RIN: 3060-AG72
_______________________________________________________________________
4098. DETARIFFING OF COMPETITIVE LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS' INTERSTATE
EXCHANGE ACCESS SERVICES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 to 154; 47 USC 160; 47 USC 201 to 205
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 61.26
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In an Order released on April 27, 2001, the Commission
addressed a number of interrelated issues concerning charges for
interstate switched access services provided by competitive local
exchange carriers (CLECs) and the obligations of interexchange carriers
to exchange access traffic with CLECs. The Order seeks to ensure that
CLEC access charges are just and reasonable, to reduce regulatory
arbitrage opportunities, and to avoid disrupting the development of
competition in the local telecommunications market.
In an attached Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission
sought comment on whether tariffed CLEC-provided access service for
toll free, or ``8YY,'' numbers should be afforded different treatment
than CLEC tariffed switched access traffic generally.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/17/97 62 FR 38244
FNPRM 09/22/99 64 FR 51280
Public Notice 06/26/00 65 FR 39335
Order 05/21/01 66 FR 27892
FNPRM 05/21/01 66 FR 27927
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Tamara Preiss, Chief, Pricing Policy Division, Federal
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1530
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Email: tpreiss@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG73
_______________________________________________________________________
4099. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS
SUPPORT SYSTEMS, INTERCONNECTION, OPERATOR SERVICES, AND DIRECTORY
ASSISTANCE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 152; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 201; 47 USC
202; 47 USC 251; 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On April 17, 1998, the FCC released an NPRM seeking comment
on a set of model performance measurements and reporting requirements
for operations support systems, interconnection, and access to operator
services and to directory assistance.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/17/98 63 FR 27021
NPRM (To Terminate Proceeding) 11/19/01 66 FR 59759
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jessica Rosenworcel, Attorney Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2764
Fax: 202 418-1413
Jodie Donovan-May, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission,
Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1580
Fax: 202 418-1413
RIN: 3060-AH00
_______________________________________________________________________
4100. DEPLOYMENT OF WIRELINE SERVICES OFFERING ADVANCED
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITY
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 152; 47 USC 153; 47 USC 154; 47 USC
157; 47 USC 160; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 202; 47 USC 203; 47 USC 204; 47 USC
205; 47 USC 251; 47 USC 252; 47 USC 253; 47 USC 254; 47 USC 256; 47 USC
271; 47 USC 303(r)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 51.5; 47 CFR 51.230; 47 CFR 51.231; 47 CFR 51.232;
47 CFR 51.233; 47 CFR 51.319; 47 CFR 51.321; 47 CFR 51.323; 47 CFR
51.605; 47 CFR 51.607
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On March 31, 1999, the Commission released a First Report and
Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (Advanced
Services Order), in CC Docket No. 98-147, adopting several measures to
enable competitive providers of advanced services such as those used to
provide high-speed Internet access, to deploy new technologies on a
faster, more cost-effective basis to consumers. This order is intended
to create marketplace conditions conducive to the nationwide deployment
of advanced telecommunications services consistent with the goals of
section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Because the
Commission concluded that the record did not sufficiently address long-
term spectrum compatibility issues, the Commission adopted a companion
Further NPRM that sought comment on issues related to developing long-
term standards and practices for spectrum compatibility and management.
In the Further NPRM, the Commission also tentatively concluded that it
is technically feasible for two different telecommunications carriers
sharing a single line to provide traditional voice service and advanced
services. The Further Notice sought comment on the operational,
pricing, legal and policy ramifications of mandating such line sharing
at the Federal level.
On November 9, 1999, the Commission released a Second Report and Order
(Advanced Services Resale Order) in CC Docket No. 98-147, which
addressed whether the discounted resale obligation of section 251(c)(4)
applies to incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) provision of advanced
services. The Commission determined that analysis of section 251(c)(4)
requires a fact-specific evaluation of the features and characteristics
of a particular transaction, and concluded that advanced services sold
at retail by incumbent LECs to residential and business end-users are
subject to the section 251(c)(4) discounted resale obligation, without
regard to their classification as telephone exchange service or
exchange access service. The Commission, however, reached a different
result as to advanced services sold to Internet Service Providers for
inclusion in a high-speed Internet service offering, concluding that
these advanced services are inherently different from advanced services
made available directly to business and residential end-users, and as
such, are not subject to the discounted resale obligations of section
251(c)(4).
On December 9, 1999, the Commission released a Third Report and Order
in CC Docket No. 98-147 and Fourth Report and Order in CC Docket No.
96-98 (Line Sharing Order). In the Line Sharing Order, the Commission
adopted measures to promote the availability of competitive broadband
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) services, especially to residential and
small business customers. The Third R&O amended the Commission's
network unbundling rules to require incumbent LECs to provide unbundled
access to a new network element, the high frequency portion of the
local loop. This enables competitive LECs to compete with incumbent
LECs to provide DSL services through telephone lines that the
competitive LECs can share with incumbent LECs. In addition, the Line
Sharing Order adopted spectrum management policies and rules to
facilitate the competitive deployment of advanced services. These rules
will significantly benefit the rapid and efficient deployment of DSL
technologies.
On January 19, 2001, the Commission issued an Order on Reconsideration
and a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in which the Commission
reinforced its line sharing rules to promote availability of unbundled
access to the high frequency portion of the loop. It also addressed
issues in a variety of petitions for clarification and/or
reconsideration filed in response to the Line Sharing Order.
On December 20, 2001, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking in CC Docket Nos. 01-338, 96-98, and 98-147 seeking comment
on whether, in light of changed circumstances, it should retain the
unbundling require
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/24/98 63 FR 45140
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Order 08/24/98 63 FR 45133
R&O and Further NPRM 04/30/99 64 FR 23229
Third R&O 01/10/00 65 FR 1331
Second R&O 02/11/00 65 FR 6912
Reconsideration Order and
Further NPRM 02/06/01 66 FR 9035
NPRM 01/15/02 67 FR 1947
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: William Dever, Federal Communications Commission,
Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1580
Fax: 202 418-1413
RIN: 3060-AH03
_______________________________________________________________________
4101. PRESCRIBING THE AUTHORIZED RATE OF RETURN FOR INTERSTATE SERVICES
OF LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 201(b); 47 USC 202 to
205; 47 USC 218 to 220; 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 403
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 65.301
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This Notice initiates a proceeding to represcribe the
authorized rate of return for interstate access services provided by
ILECs. It marks the first prescription proceeding since we revised the
rules governing procedures and methodologies for prescribing and
enforcing the rate of return for ILECs not subject to price cap
regulation, and the first prescription proceeding since the Commission
adopted its price cap rules for local exchange carriers. In this
Notice, we seek comment on the methods by which we could calculate the
ILECs' cost of capital. In the Notice, we propose corrections to errors
in the codified formulas for the cost of debt and cost of preferred
stock and seek comment on whether this proceeding warrants a change in
the low-end formula adjustment for local exchange carriers subject to
price caps.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/05/98 63 FR 55988
NPRM Comment Period End 04/08/99
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Andrew G. Mulitz, Legal Branch Chief, Accounting
Safeguards Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline
Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0827
Email: amulitz@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH18
_______________________________________________________________________
4102. LOCAL TELEPHONE NETWORKS THAT LECS MUST MAKE AVAILABLE TO
COMPETITORS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 251
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 51 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This revises the rules applicable to incumbent local exchange
carriers (LECs) to permit competitive carriers to access portions of
the incumbent LECs' networks on an unbundled basis. Unbundling allows
competitors to lease portions of the incumbent LECs' network to provide
telecommunications services. These rule changes are intended to remove
uncertainty regarding the incumbent LECs' unbundling obligations under
the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and are expected to accelerate the
development of local exchange competition.
On April 10, 2001, the Commission issued a Public Notice seeking
comment on a Joint Petition filed by BellSouth, SBC, and Verizon asking
the Commission to find that high-capacity loops and dedicated transport
should not be subject to mandatory unbundling. The Commission issued
Public Notices on April 23, 2001 and May 14, 2001 seeking additional
comment.
On December 20, 2001, the Commission issued a Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking to comprehensively consider the appropriate changes, if any,
to its unbundling policies in light of market developments and
technological advances. 67 Fed. Reg. 1947. As part of this triennial
review, the Commission incorporated the records of several pending
proceedings on unbundling into this docket, including: (1) the
availability of loops, transport, and combinations thereof; (2) high-
capacity loops and dedicated transport; (3) local switching; and (4)
next-generation networks.
On May 29, 2002, the Commission extended the reply comment date of the
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to July 17, 2002, to allow all interested
parties to incorporate their review and analysis of USTA v. FCC, 290
F.3d 415 (D.C. Cir.2002). On August 1, 2002, the Commission issued a
Public Notice seeking comment on a Verizon telephone companies'
petition asking the Commission to forbear from applying certain section
271 checklist items if the Commission determines that the corresponding
network elements no longer need to be unbundled. On August 13, 2002,
the Commission issued a Public Notice seeking comment on a petition
filed by WorldCom, Inc. asking the Commission to declare that
requesting carriers are entitled to access certain data from incumbent
LECs at cost-based rates when they use such data to provide
interexchange and exchange access service.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Second Further NPRM 04/26/99 64 FR 20238
Fourth Further NPRM 01/14/00 65 FR 2367
Second Errata Third R&O and
Fourth Further NPRM 01/18/00 65 FR 2542
Supplemental Order 01/18/00 65 FR 2542
Errata Third R&O and Fourth
Further NPRM 01/18/00 65 FR 2542
Third R&O 01/18/00 65 FR 2542
Correction 04/11/00 65 FR 19334
Supplemental Order Clarification06/20/00 65 FR 38214
Public Notice 02/01/01 66 FR 8555
Public Notice 03/05/01 66 FR 18279
Public Notice 04/10/01
Public Notice 04/23/01
Public Notice 05/14/01
NPRM 01/15/02 67 FR 1947
Public Notice 05/29/02
Public Notice 08/01/02
Public Notice 08/13/02
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
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Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Jeremy Miller, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1580
Fax: 202 418-1413
RIN: 3060-AH44
_______________________________________________________________________
4103. 2000 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW -- TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE
QUALITY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 201(b); 47 USC
303(r); 47 USC 403
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 32; 47 CFR 32.11; 47 CFR 32.1220(h); 47 CFR
32.2311(f); 47 CFR 32.2003(b); 47 CFR 32.5280(c); 47 CFR 32.27(c); 47
CFR 64.903(a)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This NPRM proposes to eliminate our current service quality
reports (ARMIS Report 43-05 and 43-06) and replace them with a more
consumer-oriented report. The NPRM proposes to reduce the reporting
categories from more than 30 to 6, and addresses the needs of carriers,
consumers, state public utility commissions, and other interested
parties.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/04/00 65 FR 75657
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Mika Savir, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0384
Email: msavir@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH72
_______________________________________________________________________
4104. ACCESS CHARGE REFORM AND UNIVERSAL SERVICE REFORM
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 201
to 205; 47 USC 254; 47 USC 403
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 36; 47 CFR 54; 47 CFR 61; 47 CFR 69
Legal Deadline: None
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.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/25/01 66 FR 7725
Report and Order 11/30/01 66 FR 59719
Further NPRM 11/30/01 66 FR 59761
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: William Scher, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7400
RIN: 3060-AH74
_______________________________________________________________________
4105. 2000 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW -- COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE
ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS AND ARMIS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR INCUMBENT
LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS; PHASE 2 AND PHASE 3
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 161; 47 USC
201(b); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 403
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 32.1 et seq
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This NPRM seeks comment on various measures to streamline
existing accounting and ARMIS reporting requirements.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/13/00 65 FR 67675
NPRM Comment Period End 03/14/01
Public Notice 06/26/01 66 FR 33938
Public Notice Comment Period End07/26/01
R&O 02/06/02 67 FR 5669
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Clifford Rand, Federal Communications Commission,
Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0803
RIN: 3060-AH76
_______________________________________________________________________
4106. STREAMLINING PROCEDURES FOR COMMON CARRIER TRANSFERS OF CONTROL
AND IMPLEMENTATION OF FURTHER STREAMLINING MEASURES FOR DOMESTIC SECTION
214 AUTHORIZATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 152; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 201;
47 USC 214; 47 USC 303(r)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 63.01; 47 CFR 63.51; 47 CFR 63.52
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On July 20, 2001, the Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 01-150 (FCC 01-205) (Merger Streamlining
NPRM). The Commission
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proposes to streamline application procedures under 47 USC 214 for
common carrier authorizations to acquire domestic transmission lines
through acquisitions of corporate control. The Commission requests
comments on the criteria it should adopt for deciding which
applications would require little scrutiny to determine that they would
serve the public interests.
On March 14, 2002, the Commission adopted rules to streamline the
review of applications for section 214 authorization to transfer
control of domestic transmission liens. The streamlining procedures
allow domestic telecommunications carriers to qualify for expedited
review of their merger applications, thus eliminating unnecessary
regulatory burdens on carriers while increasing the efficiency and
transparency of the FCC review process.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/09/01 66 FR 41823
R&O 04/17/02 67 FR 18827
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Henry L. Thaggert III, Attorney Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7941
Fax: 202 418-1413
Email: hthagger@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH79
_______________________________________________________________________
4107. NUMBERING RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 201 et seq.; 47 USC
251(e)
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In 1999, the Commission released the Numbering Resource
Optimization Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Notice) in CC Docket 99-
200. The Notice examined and sought comment on several administrative
and technical measures aimed at improving the efficiency with which
telecommunications numbering resources are used and allocated. It
incorporated input from the North American Numbering Council (NANC), a
federal advisory committee, which advises the Commission on issues
related to number administration.
In the Numbering Resource Optimization First Report and Order and
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NRO First Report and Order),
released on March 31, 2000, the Commission adopted a mandatory
utilization data reporting requirement, a uniform set of categories of
numbers for which carriers must report their utilization, and a
utilization threshold framework to increase carrier accountability and
incentives to use numbers efficiently. In addition, the Commission
adopted a single system for allocating numbers in blocks of one
thousand, rather than ten thousand, wherever possible, and established
a plan for national rollout of thousands-block number pooling. The
Commission also adopted numbering resource reclamation requirements to
ensure that unused numbers are returned to the North American Numbering
Plan (NANP) inventory for assignment to other carriers. Also, to
encourage better management of numbering resources, carriers are
required, to the extent possible, to first assign numbering resources
within thousands blocks (a form of sequential numbering).
In the NRO Second Report and Order, the Commission adopted a measure
that requires all carriers to use at least 60% of their numbering
resources before they may get additional numbers in a particular area.
That 60% utilization threshold increases to 75% over the next three
years. The Commission also established a five-year term for the
national Pooling Administrator and an auditing program to verify
carrier compliance with the Commission's rules. Furthermore, the
Commission addressed several issues raised in the Notice, concerning
area code relief. Specifically, the Commission declined to amend the
existing federal rules for area code relief or specify any new federal
guidelines for the implementation of area code relief. The Commission
also declined to state a preference for either all-services overlays or
geographic splits as a method of area code relief. Regarding mandatory
nationwide ten-digit dialing, the Commission declined to adopt this
measure at the present time. Furthermore, the Commission declined to
mandate nationwide expansion of the ``D digit'' (the ``N'' of an NXX or
central office code) to include 0 or 1, or to grant state commissions
the authority to implement the expansion of the D digit as a numbering
resource optimization measure at the present time.
In the NRO Third Report and Order, the Commission addressed national
thousands-block number pooling administration issues, including
declining to alter the implementation date for covered CMRS carriers to
participate in pooling. The Commission also addressed federal cost
recovery for national thousands-block number pooling, and continued to
require states to establish cost recovery mechanisms for costs incurred
by carriers participating in pooling trials. The Commission reaffirmed
the Months-to-Exhaust (MTE) requirement for carriers. The Commission
declined to lower the utilization threshold established in the Second
Report and Order, and declined to exempt pooling carriers from the
utilization threshold. The Commission also established a safety valve
mechanism to allow carriers that do not meet the utilization threshold
in a given rate center to obtain additional numbering resources.
In the NRO Third Report and Order, the Commission lifted the ban on
technology specific overlays (TSOs), and delegated authority to the
Common Carrier Bureau, in consultation with the Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau, to resolve any such petitions. Furthermore,
the Commission found that carriers who violate our numbering
requirements, or fail to cooperate with an auditor conducting either a
``for cause'' or random audit, should be denied numbering resources in
certain instances. The Commission also reaffirmed the 180-day
reservation period, declined to impose fees to extend the reservation
period, and found that state commissions should be allowed password-
protected access to the NANPA database for data pertaining to NPAs
located within their state.
The measures adopted in the NRO orders will allow the Commission to
monitor more closely the way numbering resources are used within the
NANP, and will promote more
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efficient allocation and use of NANP resources by tying a carrier's
ability to obtain numbering resources more closely to its actual need
for numbers to serve its customers. These measures are designed to
create national standards to optimize the use of numbering resources
by: (1) minimizing the negative impact on consumers of premature area
code exhausts; (2) ensuring sufficient access to numbering resources
for all service providers to enter into or to compete in
telecommunications markets; (3) avoiding premature exhaust of the NANP;
(4) extending the life of the NANP; (5) imposing the least societal
cost possible, and ensuring competitive neutrality, while obtaining the
highest benefit; (6) ensuring that no class of carrier or consumer is
unduly favored or disfavored by the Commission's optimization efforts;
and (7) minimizing the incentives for carriers to build and carry
excessively large inventories of numbers.
In NRO Third Order on Recon in CC Docket No. 99-200, Third Further
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 99-200 and Second
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No, 95-116, the
Commission reconsidered its findings in the NRO Third Report and Order
regarding the local Number portability (LNP) and thousands-block number
pooling requirements for carriers in the top 100 Metropolitan
Statistical areas (MSAs). Specifically, the Commission reversed its
clarification that those requirements extend to all carriers in the
largest 100 MSAs, regardless of whether they have received a request
from another carrier to provide LNP. The Commission also sought comment
on whether the Commission should again extend the LNP requirements to
all carriers in the largest 100 MSAs, regardless of whether they
receive a request to provide LNP. The Commission also sought comment on
whether all carriers in the top 100 MSAs should be required to
participate in thousands-block number pooling, regardless of whether
they are required to be LNP capable. In addition, the Commission sought
comment on whether all MSAs included in Combined Metropolitan
Statistical Areas (CMSAs) on the Census Bureau's list of the largest
100 MSAs should be included on the Commission's list of the top 100
MSAs.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/17/99 64 FR 32471
R&O and Further NPRM 06/16/00 65 FR 37703
Second R&O and Second Further
NPRM 02/08/01 66 FR 9528
Third R&O and Second Order on
Recon 02/12/02 67 FR 643
3rd O on Recon & 3rd FNPRM 04/05/02 67 FR 16347
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Sanford Williams, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1508
RIN: 3060-AH80
_______________________________________________________________________
4108. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR UNBUNDLED NETWORK
ELEMENTS AND INTERCONNECTION
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151, 152; 47 USC 154(i), 201; 47 USC 202, 206-
209; 47 USC 251, 253; 47 USC 503,504,706
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On November 8, 2001, the Commission opened a rulemaking to
consider whether it should adopt a modest group of national performance
measurements and standards for evaluating the provision of unbundled
network elements by Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/30/01 66 FR 59759
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Uzoma Onyeije, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7827
Fax: 202 418-1413
Email: uonyeije@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI00
_______________________________________________________________________
4109. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR INTERSTATE SPECIAL
ACCESS SERVICES
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 47 USC 101, 152; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 201, 202; 47
USC 206 to 209, 251; 47 USC 272, 503
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On November 16, 2001, the Commission opened a rulemaking to
consider whether it should adopt national performance measurements,
standards, and penalties for the provision of interstate special access
services.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/10/01 66 FR 63651
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Uzoma Onyeije, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7827
Fax: 202 418-1413
Email: uonyeije@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI01
_______________________________________________________________________
4110. CUSTOMER PREMISES EQUIPMENT/ENHANCED SERVICES BUNDLING
RESTRICTIONS IN COMPUTER II
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151, 152; 47 USC 154, 160; 47 USC 161, 201 to
205; 47 USC 215, 218; 47 USC 220, 303(r)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 64.702(e)
Legal Deadline: None
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Abstract: This further notice of proposed rulemaking examines the need
for certain restrictions on a common carrier's ability to bundle
customer premises equipment (CPE), enhanced services, and regulated
telecommunications services.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
FNPRM 10/09/98 63 FR 56892
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jack Yachbes, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2941
Fax: 202 418-1413
RIN: 3060-AI03
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Completed Actions
Wireline Competition Bureau
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4111. 1998 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW -- REVIEW OF ACCOUNTING AND COST
ALLOCATION REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 152; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 161; 47 USC
220
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 32.11; 47 CFR 32.16; 47 CFR 32.2000(b); 47 CFR
32.2114; 47 CFR 32.2115; 47 CFR 32.2116; 47 CFR 32.5280; 47 CFR
32.6114; 47 CFR 32.6115; 47 CFR 32.6116; 47 CFR 64.903; 47 CFR 64.904
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This Report and Order modifies the FCC's cost allocation and
accounting rules as part of the biennial regulatory review process.
Specifically, it (1) raises the threshold significantly for Class A
accountings, thus allowing mid-sized carriers currently required to use
Class A accounts to use the more streamlined Class B accounts; (2)
establishes less burdensome cost allocation manual (CAM) procedures for
the mid-sized incumbent local exchange carriers (LECs) and reduces the
frequency with which independent audits of the cost allocations are
required; and (3) makes several changes to the uniform system of
accounts to reduce accounting requirements and to eliminate or
consolidate accounts.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/17/98 63 FR 45208
NPRM Comment Period End 09/04/98
Report & Order 06/30/99 64 FR 50002
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Timothy Peterson, Federal Communications Commission,
Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1575
Clifford Rand, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0803
RIN: 3060-AG98
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4112. 1998 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW -- REVIEW OF ARMIS REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 161; 47 USC 201; 47 USC
202; 47 USC 203; 47 USC 204; 47 USC 205; 47 USC 215; 47 USC 218; 47 USC
219; 47 USC 220; 47 USC 403
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 43.21
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This Report and Order reduces reporting requirements for
incumbent local exchange carriers with annual operating revenues in
excess of the annual indexed revenue threshold. These modifications are
designed to minimize the reporting burden on carriers, improve the
quality and use of the reported financial and operating data, and
reduce the costs of collection, verification, and distribution of the
data.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/17/98 63 FR 44220
NPRM Comment Period End 09/04/98
Report & Order 06/30/99
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mika Savir, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0384
Email: msavir@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG99
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4113. 1998 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW -- REVIEW OF DEPRECIATION
REQUIREMENTS FOR INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 161; 47 USC 201 to 205;
47 USC 215; 47 USC 218; 47 USC 220(h); 47 USC 403
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 32.2000; 47 CFR 43.43
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In the Report and Order we streamline further our
depreciation prescription process by permitting summary filings and
eliminating the prescription of depreciation rates for incumbent local
exchange carriers, provided that the carrier uses depreciation factors
that are within the ranges adopted by the Commission; expanding the
prescribed range for the digital switching plant account; and
eliminating theoretical reserve studies for mid-sized carriers. We also
set forth conditions pursuant to which a waiver from the Commission's
depreciation prescription process may be appropriate. In the Memorandum
Opinion and Order, we deny United States Telephone Association's
petition for forbearance of our depreciation prescription process. We
find that the petition did not meet the three-prong
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forbearance test under section 10 of the Act (47 U.S.C. section 160).
In the Second Report and Order, we declined to adopt a proposal to
relieve carriers of our depreciation requirements where carriers elect
an above-the-line accounting treatment of the regulatory-to-financial
book differential.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/14/98 63 FR 56900
NPRM Comment Period End 12/08/98
FNPRM 04/03/00 65 FR 19725
R&O and MO&O 04/10/00 65 FR 18926
Second Report and Order 02/09/01 66 FR 9681
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Andrew G. Mulitz, Legal Branch Chief, Accounting
Safeguards Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline
Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0827
Email: amulitz@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH20
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4114. COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS AND ARMIS
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, PHASE 1
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 161; 47 USC 220
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 32.13; 47 CFR 32.25; 47 CFR 32.27; 47 CFR 32.903;
47 CFR 32.904; 47 CFR 32.2002; 47 CFR 32.2003; 47 CFR 32.5999
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This Report and Order streamlines the FCC's accounting and
reporting requirements by (1) eliminating the USOA expense matrix; (2)
reducing audit burdens on incumbent local exchange carriers; (3)
adopting a de minimis exception to the affiliate transactions rules;
(4) eliminating other accounting requirements; and (5) streamlining
reporting requirements in the ARMIS 43-02 USOA Report.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/14/99 64 FR 44877
NPRM Comment Period End 09/09/99
Report and Order 03/28/00 65 FR 16328
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mika Savir, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0384
Email: msavir@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH43
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4115. COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS AND ARMIS
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS; PHASE 1
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 201 to 205; 47 USC 215;
47 USC 218 to 220
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 32.13; 47 CFR 32.25; 47 CFR 32.27; 47 CFR 32.2002;
47 CFR 32.2003; 47 CFR 32.5999; 47 CFR 64.903; 47 CFR 64.904
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This Report and Order eliminates the expense matrix filing
requirement in Section 32.5999(f) of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR
Section 32.5999(f), and eliminates or streamlines several other
accounting requirements. In addition, this Report and Order eliminates
several tables and reporting items from our ARMIS report 43-02.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/18/99 64 FR 44877
Report and Order 10/02/00 65 FR 58661
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Timothy Peterson, Federal Communications Commission,
Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1575
RIN: 3060-AH77
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