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Proposed Rules. Semiannual regulatory agenda

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BILLING CODE 4810-AM-P 79 4 Tuesday, January 7, 2014 Unified Agenda Part XXII Federal Communications Commission Semiannual Regulatory Agenda FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Ch. I Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions—Fall 2013 AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. 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. Consumber and Governmental Affairs Bureau—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 442 Implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Access to Telecommunications Service, Telecommunications Equipment, and Customer Premises Equipment by Persons With Disabilities 3060-AG58 443 Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act
(TCPA)of 1991 (CG Docket No. 02-278) 3060-AI14 444 Rules and Regulations Implementing Section 225 of the Communications Act (Telecommunications Relay Service) (CG Docket No. 03-123) 3060-AI15 445 Consumer Information and Disclosure and Truth in Billing and Billing Format 3060-AI61 446 Closed-Captioning of Video Programming ( Section 610 Review ) 3060-AI72 447 Accessibility of Programming Providing Emergency Information 3060-AI75 448 Empowering Consumers to Avoid Bill Shock (Docket No. 10-207) 3060-AJ51 449 Contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund (CG Docket No. 11-47) 3060-AJ63 450 Empowering Consumers to Prevent and Detect Billing for Unauthorized Charges (“Cramming”) 3060-AJ72 451 Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012/Establishment of a Public Safety Answering Point Do-Not-Call Registry 3060-AJ84 452 Implementation of Sections 716 and 717 of the Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CG Docket No. 10-213) 3060-AK00 453 Misuse of Internet Protocol
(IP)Captioned Telephone Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech 3060-AK01 Office of Engineering and Technology—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 454 New Advanced Wireless Services (ET Docket No. 00-258) 3060-AH65 455 Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields 3060-AI17 456 Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands (ET Docket No. 04-186) 3060-AI52 457 Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite Service (ET Docket No. 10-142) 3060-AJ46 458 Innovation in the Broadcast Television Bands (ET Docket No. 10-235) 3060-AJ57 459 Radio Experimentation and Market Trials Under Part 5 of the Commission's Rules and Streamlining Other Related Rules (ET Docket No. 10-236) 3060-AJ62 460 Operation of Radar Systems in the 76-77 GHz Band (ET Docket No. 11-90) 3060-AJ68 461 WRC-07 Implementation (ET Docket No. 12-338) 3060-AJ93 462 Federal Earth Stations—Non Federal Fixed Satellite Service Space Stations; Spectrum for Non-Federal Space Launch Operations; ET Docket No. 13-115 3060-AK09 463 Authorization of Radiofrequency Equipment; ET Docket No. 13-44 3060-AK10 International Bureau—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 464 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 3060-AF93 465 Space Station Licensing Reform (IB Docket No. 02-34) 3060-AH98 466 Reporting Requirements for U.S. Providers of International Telecommunications Services (IB Docket No. 04-112) 3060-AI42 467 Amendment of the Commission's Rules To Allocate Spectrum and Adopt Service Rules and Procedures To Govern the Use of Vehicle-Mounted Earth Stations (IB Docket No. 07-101) 3060-AI90 468 Review of Foreign Ownership Policies for Common Carrier and Aeronautical Radio Licensees Under Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934, as Amended (IB Docket No. 11-133) 3060-AJ70 469 International Settlements Policy Reform (IB Docket No. 11-80) 3060-AJ77 470 Revisions to Parts 2 and 25 of the Commission's Rules to Govern the Use of Earth Stations Aboard Aircraft (IB Docket No. 12-376) 3060-AJ96 471 Reform of Rules and Policies on Foreign Carrier Entry Into the U.S. Telecommunications Market (IB Docket 12-299) 3060-AJ97 472 Comprehensive Review of Licensing and Operating Rules for Satellite Services (IB Docket No. 12-267) 3060-AJ98 Media Bureau—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 473 Competitive Availability of Navigation Devices (CS Docket No. 97-80) 3060-AG28 474 Broadcast Ownership Rules 3060-AH97 475 Establishment of Rules for Digital Low-Power Television, Television Translator, and Television Booster Stations (MB Docket No. 03-185) 3060-AI38 476 Joint Sales Agreements in Local Television Markets (MB Docket No. 04-256) 3060-AI55 477 Program Access Rules—Sunset of Exclusive Contracts Prohibition and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements (MB Docket Nos. 12-68, 07-198) 3060-AI87 478 Broadcast Localism (MB Docket No. 04-233) 3060-AJ04 479 Creating a Low Power Radio Service (MM Docket No. 99-25) 3060-AJ07 480 Policies To Promote Rural Radio Service and To Streamline Allotment and Assignment Procedures (MB Docket No. 09-52) 3060-AJ23 481 Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcast Services (MB Docket No. 07-294) 3060-AJ27 482 Amendment of the Commission's Rules Related to Retransmission Consent (MB Docket No. 10-71) 3060-AJ55 483 Video Description: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (MB Docket No.11-43) 3060-AJ56 484 Closed Captioning of Internet Protocol-Delivered Video Programming: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (MB Docket No. 11-154) 3060-AJ67 485 Noncommercial Educational Station Fundraising for Third-Party Nonprofit Organizations (MB Docket No. 12-106) 3060-AJ79 486 Accessibility of User Interfaces and Video Programming Guides and Menus (MB Docket No. 12-108) 3060-AK11 Office of Managing Director—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 487 Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees 3060-AI79 488 Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules, Concerning Practice and Procedure, Amendment of CORES Registration System; MD Docket No. 10-234 3060-AJ54 Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 489 Revision of the Rules To Ensure Compatibility With Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems 3060-AG34 490 Enhanced 911 Services for Wireline 3060-AG60 491 In the Matter of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act 3060-AG74 492 Development of Operational, Technical, and Spectrum Requirements for Public Safety Communications Requirements 3060-AG85 493 Implementation of 911 Act (CC Docket No. 92-105, WT Docket No. 00-110) 3060-AH90 494 Commission Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications (PS Docket No. 11-82) 3060-AI22 495 E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers (Dockets Nos. GN 11-117, PS 07-114, WC 05-196, WC 04-36) 3060-AI62 496 Stolen Vehicle Recovery System
(SVRS)3060-AJ01 497 Commercial Mobile Alert System 3060-AJ03 498 Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements; PS Docket No. 07-114 3060-AJ52 499 911 Reliability (PS Docket No. 13-75) 3060-AJ95 500 Private Land Radio Services/Miscellaneous Wireless Communications Services 3060-AJ99 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau—Proposed Rule Stage Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 501 Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 2155-2175 MHz Band; WT Docket No. 13-185 3060-AJ19 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 502 Reexamination of Roaming Obligations of Commercial Mobile Radio Service Providers 3060-AH83 503 Review of Part 87 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Aviation (WT Docket No. 01-289) 3060-AI35 504 Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act
(CSEA)and Modernization of the Commission's Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures (WT Docket No. 05-211) 3060-AI88 505 Facilitating the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational, and Other Advanced Services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690 MHz Bands 3060-AJ12 506 Amendment of the Rules Regarding Maritime Automatic Identification Systems (WT Docket No. 04-344) 3060-AJ16 507 Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 1915 to 1920 MHz, 1995 to 2000 MHz, 2020 to 2025 MHz, and 2175 to 2180 MHz Bands 3060-AJ20 508 Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations in the 698-806 MHz Band (WT Docket No. 08-166) Public Interest Spectrum Coalition, Petition for Rulemaking Regarding Low Power Auxiliary 3060-AJ21 509 Amendment of the Commission's Rules To Improve Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, and To Consolidate the 800 MHz and 900 MHz Business and Industrial/Land Transportation Pool Channels 3060-AJ22 510 Amendment of Part 101 to Accommodate 30 MHz Channels in the 6525-6875 MHz Band and Provide Conditional Authorization on Channels in the 21.8-22.0 and 23.0-23.2 GHz Band (WT Docket No. 04-114) 3060-AJ28 511 In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698 to 746, 747 to 762, and 777 to 792 MHz Bands 3060-AJ35 512 National Environmental Act Compliance for Proposed Tower Registrations; In the Matter of Effects on Migratory Birds 3060-AJ36 513 Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission's Rules 3060-AJ37 514 Amendment of Part 101 of the Commission's Rules for Microwave Use and Broadcast Auxiliary Service Flexibility 3060-AJ47 515 2004 and 2006 Biennial Regulatory Reviews—Streamlining and Other Revisions of the Commission's Rules Governing Construction, Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures 3060-AJ50 516 Universal Service Reform Mobility Fund (WT Docket No. 10-208) 3060-AJ58 517 Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite Service Bands at 1525-1559 MHz and 1626.5-1660.5 MHz, 1610-1626.5 MHz and 2483.5-2500 MHz, and 2000-2020 MHz and 2180-2200 MHz 3060-AJ59 518 Improving Spectrum Efficiency Through Flexible Channel Spacing and Bandwidth Utilization for Economic Area-Based 800 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio Licensees (WT Docket Nos. 12-64 and 11-110) 3060-AJ71 519 Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 2000-2020 MHz and 2180-2200 MHz Bands 3060-AJ73 520 Promoting Interoperability in the 700 MHz Commercial Spectrum; Interoperability of Mobile User Equipment Across Paired Commercial Spectrum Blocks in the 700 MHz Band 3060-AJ78 521 Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Related to the 1915-1920 MHz and 1995-2000 MHz Bands (WT Docket No. 12—357) 3060-AJ86 522 Amendment of Parts 1, 2, 22, 24, 27, 90 and 95 of the Commission's Rules to Improve Wireless Coverage Through the Use of Signal Boosters (WT Docket No. 10-4) 3060-AJ87 523 Amendment of the Commission's Rules Governing Certain Aviation Ground Station Equipment (Squitter) (WT Docket Nos. 10-61 and 09-42) 3060-AJ88 524 Amendment of the Commission's Rules Concerning Commercial Radio Operators (WT Docket No. 10-177) 3060-AJ91 525 Radiolocation Operations in the 78-81 GHz Band; WT Docket No. 11-202 3060-AK04 526 Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission's Rules to Permit Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) Technology; WT Docket No. 11-6 3060-AK05 527 Promoting Technological Solutions to Combat Wireless Device Use in Correctional Facilities 3060-AK06 Wireline Competition Bureau—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 528 Implementation of the Universal Service Portions of the 1996 Telecommunications Act 3060-AF85 529 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review—Telecommunications Service Quality Reporting Requirements 3060-AH72 530 Access Charge Reform and Universal Service Reform 3060-AH74 531 National Exchange Carrier Association Petition 3060-AI47 532 IP-Enabled Services 3060-AI48 533 Establishing Just and Reasonable Rates for Local Exchange Carriers (WC Docket No. 07-135) 3060-AJ02 534 Jurisdictional Separations 3060-AJ06 535 Service Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Infrastructure and Operating Data Gathering (WC Docket Nos. 08-190, 07-139, 07-204, 07-273, 07-21) 3060-AJ14 536 Form 477; Development of Nationwide Broadband Data To Evaluate Reasonable and Timely Deployment of Advanced Services to All Americans 3060-AJ15 537 Preserving the Open Internet; Broadband Industry Practices 3060-AJ30 538 Local Number Portability Porting Interval and Validation Requirements (WC Docket No. 07-244) 3060-AJ32 539 Electronic Tariff Filing System (WC Docket No. 10-141) 3060-AJ41 540 Implementation of Section 224 of the Act; A National Broadband Plan for Our Future (WC Docket No. 07-245, GN Docket No. 09-51) 3060-AJ64 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
(FCC)Consumer and Government Affairs Bureau Long-Term Actions 442. Implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Access to Telecommunications Service, Telecommunications Equipment, and Customer Premises Equipment by Persons With Disabilities *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 255; 47 U.S.C. 251(a)(2) *Abstract:* These proceedings implement the provisions of sections 255 and 251(a)(2) of the Communications Act and related sections of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 regarding the accessibility of telecommunications equipment and services to persons with disabilities. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite R&O 08/14/96 61 FR 42181 NOI 09/26/96 61 FR 50465 NPRM 05/22/98 63 FR 28456 R&O 11/19/99 64 FR 63235 Further NOI 11/19/99 64 FR 63277 Public Notice 01/07/02 67 FR 678 R&O 08/06/07 72 FR 43546 Petition for Waiver 11/01/07 72 FR 61813 Public Notice 11/01/07 72 FR 61882 Final Rule 04/21/08 73 FR 21251 Public Notice 08/01/08 73 FR 45008 Extension of Waiver 05/15/08 73 FR 28057 Extension of Waiver 05/06/09 74 FR 20892 Public Notice 05/07/09 74 FR 21364 Extension of Waiver 07/29/09 74 FR 37624 NPRM 03/14/11 76 FR 13800 NPRM Comment Period Extended 04/12/11 76 FR 20297 FNPRM 12/30/11 76 FR 82240 Comment Period End 03/14/12 R&O 12/30/11 76 FR 82354 Announcement of Effective Date 04/25/12 77 FR 24632 2nd R&O 05/22/13 78 FR 3022 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Cheryl J. King, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2284, *TDD Phone* : 202 418-0416, *Fax:* 202 418-0037, *Email: cheryl.king@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AG58 443. Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act
(TCPA)of 1991 (CG Docket No. 02-278) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 227 *Abstract:* On July 3, 2003, the Commission released a Report and Order establishing, along with the FTC, a national do-not-call registry. The Commission's Report and Order also adopted rules on the use of predictive dialers, the transmission of caller ID information by telemarketers, and the sending of unsolicited fax advertisements. On September 21, 2004, the Commission released an Order amending existing safe harbor rules for telemarketers subject to the do-not-call registry to require such telemarketers to access the do-not-call list every 31 days, rather than every 3 months. On April 5, 2006, the Commission adopted a Report and Order and Third Order on Reconsideration amending its facsimile advertising rules to implement the Junk Fax Protection Act of 2005. On October 14, 2008, the Commission released an Order on Reconsideration addressing certain issues raised in petitions for reconsideration and/or clarification of the Report and Order and Third Order on Reconsideration. On January 4, 2008, the Commission released a Declaratory Ruling, clarifying that autodialed and prerecorded message calls to wireless numbers that are provided by the called party to a creditor in connection with an existing debt are permissible as calls made with the “prior express consent” of the called party. Following a December 4, 2007 NPRM, on June 17, 2008, the Commission released a Report and Order amending its rules to require sellers and/or telemarketers to honor registrations with the National Do-Not-Call Registry indefinitely, unless the registration is cancelled by the consumer or the number is removed by the database administrator. Following a January 22, 2010 NPRM, the Commission released a Report and Order (on February 15, 2012) requiring telemarketers to obtain prior express written consent, including by electronic means, before making an autodialed or prerecorded telemarketing call to a wireless number or before making a prerecorded telemarketing call to a residential line; eliminating the “established business relationship” exemption to the consent requirement for prerecorded telemarketing calls to residential lines; requiring telemarketers to provide an automated, interactive “opt-out” mechanism during autodialed or prerecorded telemarketing calls to wireless numbers and during prerecorded telemarketing calls to residential lines; and requiring that the abandoned call rate for telemarketing calls be calculated on a “per-campaign” basis. On November 29, 2012, the Commission released a Declaratory Ruling clarifying that sending a one-time text message confirming a consumer's request that no further text messages be sent does not violate the Telephone Consumer Protection Act
(TCPA)or the Commission's rules as long as the confirmation text only confirms receipt of the consumer's opt-out request, and does not contain marketing, solicitations, or an attempt to convince the consumer to reconsider his or her opt-out decision. The ruling applies only when the sender of the text messages has obtained prior express consent, as required by the TCPA and Commission rules, from the consumer to be sent text messages using an automatic telephone dialing system. On May 9, 2013, the Commission released a declaratory ruling clarifying that while a seller does not generally “initiate” calls made through a third-party telemarketer, within the meaning of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), it nonetheless may be held vicariously liable under federal common law principles of agency for violations of either section 227(b) or section 227(c) that are committed by third-party telemarketers. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 10/08/02 67 FR 62667 FNPRM 04/03/03 68 FR 16250 Order 07/25/03 68 FR 44144 Order Effective 08/25/03 Order on Recon 08/25/03 68 FR 50978 Order 10/14/03 68 FR 59130 FNPRM 03/31/04 69 FR 16873 Order 10/08/04 69 FR 60311 Order 10/28/04 69 FR 62816 Order on Recon 04/13/05 70 FR 19330 Order 06/30/05 70 FR 37705 NPRM 12/19/05 70 FR 75102 Public Notice 04/26/06 71 FR 24634 Order 05/03/06 71 FR 25967 NPRM 12/14/07 72 FR 71099 Declaratory Ruling 02/01/08 73 FR 6041 R&O 07/14/08 73 FR 40183 Order on Recon 10/30/08 73 FR 64556 NPRM 03/22/10 75 FR 13471 R&O 06/11/12 77 FR 34233 Public Notice 06/30/10 75 FR 34244 Public Notice (Recon Petitions Filed) 10/03/12 77 FR 60343 Announcement of Effective Date 10/16/12 77 FR 63240 Opposition End Date 10/18/12 Rule Corrections 11/08/12 77 FR 66935 Declaratory Ruling (Release Date) 11/29/12 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Kurt Schroeder, Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0966, *Email:* *kurt.schroeder@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AI14 444. Rules and Regulations Implementing Section 225 of the Communications Act (Telecommunications Relay Service) (CG Docket No. 03-123) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 225 *Abstract:* This proceeding established a new docket flowing from the previous telecommunications relay service
(TRS)history, CC Docket No. 98-67. This proceeding continues the Commission's inquiry into improving the quality of TRS and furthering the goal of functional equivalency, consistent with Congress' mandate that TRS regulations encourage the use of existing technology and not discourage or impair the development of new technology. In this docket, the Commission explores ways to improve emergency preparedness for TRS facilities and services, new TRS technologies, public access to information and outreach, and issues related to payments from the Interstate TRS Fund. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 08/25/03 68 FR 50993 R&O, Order on Recon 09/01/04 69 FR 53346 FNPRM 09/01/04 69 FR 53382 Public Notice 02/17/05 70 FR 8034 Declaratory Ruling/Interpretation 02/25/05 70 FR 9239 Public Notice 03/07/05 70 FR 10930 Order 03/23/05 70 FR 14568 Public Notice/Announcement of Date 04/06/05 70 FR 17334 Order 07/01/05 70 FR 38134 Order on Recon 08/31/05 70 FR 51643 R&O 08/31/05 70 FR 51649 Order 09/14/05 70 FR 54294 Order 09/14/05 70 FR 54298 Public Notice 10/12/05 70 FR 59346 R&O/Order on Recon 12/23/05 70 FR 76208 Order 12/28/05 70 FR 76712 Order 12/29/05 70 FR 77052 NPRM 02/01/06 71 FR 5221 Declaratory Ruling/Clarification 05/31/06 71 FR 30818 FNPRM 05/31/06 71 FR 30848 FNPRM 06/01/06 71 FR 31131 Declaratory Ruling/Dismissal of Petition 06/21/06 71 FR 35553 Clarification 06/28/06 71 FR 36690 Declaratory Ruling on Recon 07/06/06 71 FR 38268 Order on Recon 08/16/06 71 FR 47141 MO&O 08/16/06 71 FR 47145 Clarification 08/23/06 71 FR 49380 FNPRM 09/13/06 71 FR 54009 Final Rule; Clarification 02/14/07 72 FR 6960 Order 03/14/07 72 FR 11789 R&O 08/06/07 72 FR 43546 Public Notice 08/16/07 72 FR 46060 Order 11/01/07 72 FR 61813 Public Notice 01/04/08 73 FR 863 R&O/Declaratory Ruling 01/17/08 73 FR 3197 Order 02/19/08 73 FR 9031 Order 04/21/08 73 FR 21347 R&O 04/21/08 73 FR 21252 Order 04/23/08 73 FR 21843 Public Notice 04/30/08 73 FR 23361 Order 05/15/08 73 FR 28057 Declaratory Ruling 07/08/08 73 FR 38928 FNPRM 07/18/08 73 FR 41307 R&O 07/18/08 73 FR 41286 Public Notice 08/01/08 73 FR 45006 Public Notice 08/05/08 73 FR 45354 Public Notice 10/10/08 73 FR 60172 Order 10/23/08 73 FR 63078 2nd R&O and Order on Recon 12/30/08 73 FR 79683 Order 05/06/09 74 FR 20892 Public Notice 05/07/09 74 FR 21364 NPRM 05/21/09 74 FR 23815 Public Notice 05/21/09 74 FR 23859 Public Notice 06/12/09 74 FR 28046 Order 07/29/09 74 FR 37624 Public Notice 08/07/09 74 FR 39699 Order 09/18/09 74 FR 47894 Order 10/26/09 74 FR 54913 Public Notice 05/12/10 75 FR 26701 Order Denying Stay Motion (Release Date) 07/09/10 Order 08/13/10 75 FR 49491 Order 09/03/10 75 FR 54040 NPRM 11/02/10 75 FR 67333 NPRM 05/02/11 76 FR 24442 Order 07/25/11 76 FR 44326 Final Rule (Order) 09/27/11 76 FR 59551 Final Rule; Announcement of Effective Date 11/22/11 76 FR 72124 Proposed Rule (Public Notice) 02/28/12 77 FR 11997 Comment Period End 03/20/12 Proposed Rule (FNPRM) 02/01/12 77 FR 4948 FNPRM Comment Period End 02/28/12 First R&O 07/25/12 77 FR 43538 Public Notice 10/29/12 77 FR 65526 Comment Period End 11/29/12 Order on Reconsideration 12/26/12 77 FR 75894 Order 02/05/13 78 FR 8030 Order (Interim Rule) 02/05/13 78 FR 8032 NPRM 02/05/13 78 FR 8090 Announcement of Effective Date 03/07/13 78 FR 14701 NPRM Comment Period End 03/13/13 FNPRM 07/05/13 78 FR 40407 FNPRM Comment Period End 09/18/13 R&O 07/05/13 78 FR 40582 R&O 08/15/13 78 FR 49693 FNPRM 08/15/13 78 FR 49717 FNPRM Comment Period End 09/30/13 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Karen Peltz Strauss, Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2388, *Email: karen.strauss@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AI15 445. Consumer Information and Disclosure and Truth in Billing and Billing Format *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 258 *Abstract:* In 1999, the Commission adopted truth-in-billing rules to address concerns that there is consumer confusion relating to billing for telecommunications services. On March 18, 2005, the Commission released an Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) to further facilitate the ability of telephone consumers to make informed choices among competitive service offerings. On August 28, 2009, the Commission released a Notice of Inquiry that asks questions about information available to consumers at all stages of the purchasing process for all communications services, including
(1)choosing a provider;
(2)choosing a service plan;
(3)managing use of the service plan; and
(4)deciding whether and when to switch an existing provider or plan. On October 14, 2010, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(NPRM)proposing rules that would require mobile service providers to provide usage alerts and information that will assist consumers in avoiding unexpected charges on their bills. On July 12, 2011, the Commission released an NPRM proposing rules that would assist consumers in detecting and preventing the placement of unauthorized charges on their telephone bills, an unlawful and fraudulent practice, commonly referred to as “cramming.” On April 27, 2012, the Commission adopted rules to address “cramming” on wireline telephone bills and released an FNPRM seeking comment on additional measures to protect wireline and wireless consumers from unauthorized charges. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite FNPRM 05/25/05 70 FR 30044 R&O 05/25/05 70 FR 29979 NOI 08/28/09 Public Notice 05/20/10 75 FR 28249 Public Notice 06/11/10 75 FR 33303 NPRM 11/26/10 75 FR 72773 NPRM 08/23/11 76 FR 52625 NPRM Comment Period End 11/21/11 Order (Reply Comment Period Extended) 11/30/11 76 FR 74017 Reply Comment Period End 12/05/11 R&O 05/24/12 77 FR 30915 FNPRM 05/24/12 77 FR 30972 FNPRM Comment Period End 07/09/12 Order (Comment Period Extended) 07/17/12 77 FR 41955 Comment Period End 07/20/12 Announcement of Effective Dates 10/26/12 77 FR 65230 Correction of Final Rule 11/30/12 77 FR 71353 Correction of Final Rule 11/30/12 77 FR 71354 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* John B. Adams, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2854, *Email: johnb.adams@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AI61 446. Closed-Captioning of Video Programming (Section 610 Review) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 613 *Abstract:* The Commission's closed-captioning rules are designed to make video programming more accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing Americans. This proceeding resolves some issues regarding the Commission's closed-captioning rules that were raised for comment in 2005, and also seeks comment on how a certain exemption from the closed-captioning rules should be applied to digital multicast broadcast channels. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 02/03/97 62 FR 4959 R&O 09/16/97 62 FR 48487 Order on Recon 10/20/98 63 FR 55959 NPRM 09/26/05 70 FR 56150 Order and Declaratory Ruling 01/13/09 74 FR 1594 NPRM 01/13/09 74 FR 1654 Final Rule Correction 09/11/09 74 FR 46703 Final Rule Announcement of Effective Date 02/19/10 75 FR 7370 Order 02/19/10 75 FR 7368 Order Suspending Effective Date 02/19/10 75 FR 7369 Waiver Order 10/04/10 75 FR 61101 Public Notice 11/17/10 75 FR 70168 Interim Final Rule (Order) 11/01/11 76 FR 67376 Final Rule (MO&O) 11/01/11 76 FR 67377 NPRM 11/01/11 76 FR 67397 NPRM Comment Period End 12/16/11 Public Notice 05/04/12 77 FR 26550 Public Notice 12/15/12 77 FR 72348 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Eliot Greenwald, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2235, *Email: eliot.greenwald@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AI72 447. Accessibility of Programming Providing Emergency Information *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 613 *Abstract:* In this proceeding, the Commission adopted rules detailing how video programming distributors must make emergency information accessible to persons with hearing and visual disabilities. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite FNPRM 01/21/98 63 FR 3070 NPRM 12/01/99 64 FR 67236 NPRM Correction 12/22/99 64 FR 71712 Second R&O 05/09/00 65 FR 26757 R&O 09/11/00 65 FR 54805 Final Rule; Correction 09/20/00 65 FR 5680 NPRM 11/28/12 77 FR 70970 NPRM Comment Period Extended 12/20/12 77 FR 75404 NPRM Comment Period Extension End 01/07/13 R&O 05/24/13 78 FR 31770 FNPRM 05/24/13 78 FR 31800 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Eliot Greenwald, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2235, *Email: eliot.greenwald@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AI75 448. Empowering Consumers To Avoid Bill Shock (Docket No. 10-207) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 332 *Abstract:* On October 14, 2010, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which proposes a rule that would require mobile service providers to provide usage alerts and information that will assist consumers in avoiding unexpected charges on their bills. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite Public Notice 05/20/10 75 FR 28249 NPRM 11/26/10 75 FR 72773 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Richard D Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 717 338-2797, *Fax:* 717 338-2574, *Email: richard.smith@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ51 449. Contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund (CG Docket No. 11-47) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 616 *Abstract:* The Commission prescribes by regulation the obligations of each provider of interconnected and non-interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol
(VoIP)service to participate in and contribute to the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services Fund in a manner that is consistent with and comparable to such fund. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 04/04/11 76 FR 18490 NPRM Comment Period End 05/04/11 Final Rule 10/25/11 76 FR 65965 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Rosaline Crawford, Attorney, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2075, *Email: rosaline.crawford@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ63 450. Empowering Consumers To Prevent and Detect Billing for Unauthorized Charges (“Cramming”) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 332 *Abstract:* On July 12, 2011, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing rules that would assist consumers in detecting and preventing the placement of unauthorized charges on telephone bills, an unlawful and fraudulent practice commonly referred to as “cramming.” On April 27, 2012, the Commission adopted rules to address “cramming” on wireline telephone bills and released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on additional measures to protect wireline and wireless consumers from unauthorized charges. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 08/23/11 76 FR 52625 NPRM Comment Period End 11/21/11 Order (Extends Reply Comment Period) 11/30/11 76 FR 74017 NPRM Comment Period End 12/05/11 FNPRM 05/24/12 77 FR 30972 R&O 05/24/12 77 FR 30915 FNPRM Comment Period End 07/09/12 Order (Extends Reply Comment Period) 07/17/12 77 FR 41955 FNPRM Comment Period End 07/20/12 Announcement of Effective Dates 10/26/12 77 FR 65230 Correction of Final Rule 11/30/12 77 FR 71354 Correction of Final Rule 11/30/12 77 FR 71353 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* John B. Adams, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2854, *Email: johnb.adams@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ72 451. Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012/Establishment of a Public Safety Answering Point Do-Not-Call Registry *Legal Authority:* Pub. L. 112-96 sec 6507 *Abstract:* The Commission issued, on May 22, 2012, an NPRM to initiate a proceeding to create a Do-Not-Call registry for public safety answer points (PSAPs), as required by section 6507 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. The statute requires the Commission to establish a registry that allows PSAPs to register their telephone numbers on a do-not-call list; prohibit the use of automatic dialing equipment to contact registered numbers; and implement a range of monetary penalties for disclosure of registered numbers and for use of automatic dialing equipment to contact such numbers. On October 17, 2012, the Commission adopted final rules implementing the statutory requirements described above. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/21/12 77 FR 37362 R&O 10/29/12 77 FR 71131 Correction Amendments 02/13/13 78 FR 10099 Announcement of Effective Date 03/26/13 78 FR 18246 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Richard D Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 717 338-2797, *Fax:* 717 338-2574, *Email: richard.smith@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ84 452. Implementation of Sections 716 and 717 of the Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CG Docket No. 10-213) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 255; 47 U.S.C. 617; 47 U.S.C. 618; 47 U.S.C. 619 *Abstract:* These proceedings implement sections 716, 717, and 718 of the Communications Act, which were added by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA), related to the accessibility of advanced communications services and equipment (section 716), recordkeeping and enforcement requirements for entities subject to sections 255, 716, and 718 (section 717); and accessibility of Internet browsers built into mobile phones (section 718). *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/14/11 76 FR 13800 NPRM Comment Period Extended 04/12/11 76 FR 20297 NPRM Comment Period End 05/13/11 FNPRM 12/30/11 76 FR 82240 R&O 12/30/11 76 FR 82354 FNPRM Comment Period End 03/14/12 Announcement of Effective Date 04/25/12 77 FR 24632 2nd R&O 05/22/13 78 FR 30226 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Rosaline Crawford, Attorney, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2075, *Email: rosaline.crawford@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AK00 453. Misuse of Internet Protocol
(IP)Captioned Telephone Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals With Hearing and Speech *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 225 *Abstract:* This FCC initiated this proceeding in its effort to ensure that IP CTS is available for eligible users only. In doing so, the FCC released an Interim Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(NPRM)to address certain practices related to the provision and marketing of Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS). IP CTS is a form of relay service designed to allow people with hearing loss to speak directly to another party on a telephone call and to simultaneously listen to the other party and read captions of what that party is saying over an IP-enabled device. To ensure that IP CTS is provided efficiently to persons who need to use this service, this new Order establishes the several requirements on a temporary basis from March 7, 2013 to September 3, 2013. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 02/05/13 78 FR 8090 Order (Interim Rule) 02/05/13 78 FR 8032 Order 02/05/13 78 FR 8030 Announcement of Effective Date 03/07/13 78 FR 14701 NPRM Comment Period End 03/12/13 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Greg Hlibok, Chief, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 559-5158, *TDD Phone:* 202 418-0413, *Email: gregory.hlibok@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AK01 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
(FCC)Office of Engineering and Technology Long-Term Actions 454. New Advanced Wireless Services (ET Docket No. 00-258) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r) *Abstract:* This proceeding explores the possible uses of frequency bands below 3 GHz to support the introduction of new advanced wireless services, including third generations as well as future generations of wireless systems. Advanced wireless systems could provide for a wide range of voice data and broadband services over a variety of mobile and fixed networks. The Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking discusses the frequency bands that are still under consideration in this proceeding and invites additional comments on their disposition. Specifically, it addresses the Unlicensed Personal Communications Service
(UPCS)band at 1910-1930 MHz, the Multipoint Distribution Service
(MDS)spectrum at 2155-2160/62 MHz bands, the Emerging Technology spectrum, at 2160-2165 MHz, and the bands reallocated from MSS 91990-2000 MHz, 2020-2025 MHz, and 2165-2180 MHz. We seek comment on these bands with respect to using them for paired or unpaired Advance Wireless Service
(AWS)operations or as relocation spectrum for existing services. The seventh Report and Order facilitates the introduction of Advanced Wireless Service
(AWS)in the band 1710-1755 MHz—an integral part of a 90 MHz spectrum allocation recently reallocated to allow for such new and innovative wireless services. We largely adopt the proposals set forth in our recent AWS Fourth NPRM in this proceeding that are designed to clear the 1710-1755 MHz band of incumbent Federal Government operations that would otherwise impede the development of new nationwide AWS services. These actions are consistent with previous actions in this proceeding and with the United States Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
(NTIA)2002 Viability Assessment, which addressed relocation and reaccommodation options for Federal Government operations in the band. The eighth Report and Order reallocated the 2155-2160 MHz band for fixed and mobile services and designates the 2155-2175 MHz band for Advanced Wireless Service
(AWS)use. This proceeding continues the Commission's ongoing efforts to promote spectrum utilization and efficiency with regard to the provision of new services, including Advanced Wireless Services. The Order requires Broadband Radio Service
(BRS)licensees in the 2150-2160/62 MHz band to provide information on the construction status and operational parameters of each incumbent BRS system that would be the subject of relocation. The Notice of Proposed Rule Making requested comments on the specific relocation procedures applicable to Broadband Radio Service
(BRS)operations in the 2150-2160/62 MHz band, which the Commission recently decided will be relocated to the newly restructured 2495-2690 MHz band. The Commission also requested comments on the specific relocation procedures applicable to Fixed Microwave Service
(FS)operations in the 2160-2175 MHz band. The Office of Engineering and Technology
(OET)and the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
(WTB)set forth the specific data that Broadband Radio Service
(BRS)licensees in the 2150-2160/62 MHz band must file along with the deadline date and procedures for filing this data on the Commission's Universal Licensing System (ULS). The data will assist in determining future AWS licensees' relocation obligations. The ninth Report and Order established procedures for the relocation of Broadband Radio Service
(BRS)operations from the 2150-2160/62 MHz band, as well as for the relocation of Fixed Microwave Service
(FS)operations from the 2160-2175 MHz band, and modified existing relocation procedures for the 2110-2150 MHz and 2175-2180 MHz bands. It also established cost-sharing rules to identify the reimbursement obligations for Advanced Wireless Service
(AWS)and Mobile Satellite Service
(MSS)entrants benefiting from the relocation of incumbent FS operations in the 2110-2150 MHz and 2160-2200 MHz bands and AWS entrants benefiting from the relocation of BRS incumbents in the 2150-2160/62 MHz band. The Commission continues its ongoing efforts to promote spectrum utilization and efficiency with regard to the provision of new services, including AWS. The Order dismisses a petition for reconsideration filed by the Wireless Communications Association International, Inc.
(WCA)as moot. Two petitions for Reconsideration were filed in response to the ninth Report and Order. The Report and Orders and Declaratory Ruling concludes the Commission's longstanding efforts to relocate the Broadcast Auxiliary Service
(BAS)from the 1990-2110 MHz band to the 2025-2110 MHz band, freeing up 35 megahertz of spectrum in order to foster the development of new and innovative services. This decision addresses the outstanding matter of Sprint Nextel Corporation's (Sprint Nextel) inability to agree with Mobile Satellite Service
(MSS)operators in the band on the sharing of the costs to relocate the BAS incumbents. To resolve this controversy, the Commission applied its time-honored relocation principles for emerging technologies previously adopted for the BAS band to the instant relocation process, where delays and unanticipated developments have left ambiguities and misconceptions among the relocating parties. In the process, the Commission balances the responsibilities for and benefits of relocating incumbent BAS operations among all the new entrants in the different services that will operate in the band. The Commission proposed to modify its cost-sharing requirements for the 2 GHz BAS band because the circumstances surrounding the BAS transition are very different than what was expected when the cost-sharing requirements were adopted. The Commission believed that the best course of action was to propose new requirements that would address the ambiguity of applying the literal language of the current requirements to the changed circumstances, as well as balance the responsibilities for and benefits of relocating incumbent BAS operations among all new entrants in the band based on the Commission's relocation policies set forth in the Emerging Technologies proceeding. The Commission proposed to eliminate, as of January 1, 2009, the requirement that Broadcast Auxiliary Service
(BAS)licensees in the thirty largest markets and fixed BAS links in all markets be transitioned before the Mobile Satellite Service
(MSS)operators can begin offering service. The Commission also sought comments on how to mitigate interference between new MSS entrants and incumbent BAS licensees who had not completed relocation before the MSS entrants begin offering service. In addition, the Commission sought comments on allowing MSS operators to begin providing service in those markets where BAS incumbents have been transitioned. *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 FNPRM 09/13/01 66 FR 47618 MO&O 09/13/01 66 FR 47591 First R&O 10/25/01 66 FR 53973 Petition for Recon 11/02/01 66 FR 55666 Second R&O 01/24/03 68 FR 3455 Third NPRM 03/13/03 68 FR 12015 Seventh R&O 12/29/04 69 FR 7793 Petition for Recon 04/13/05 70 FR 19469 Eighth R&O 10/26/05 70 FR 61742 Order 10/26/05 70 FR 61742 NPRM 10/26/05 70 FR 61752 Public Notice 12/14/05 70 FR 74011 Ninth R&O and Order 05/24/06 71 FR 29818 Petition for Recon 07/19/06 71 FR 41022 5th R&O, 11th R&O, 6th R&O, and Declaratory Ruling 11/02/10 75 FR 67227 R&O and NPRM 06/23/09 74 FR 29607 FNPRM 03/31/08 73 FR 16822 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Rodney Small, Economist, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2452, *Fax:* 202 418-1944, *Email: rodney.small@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AH65 455. Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 302 and 303; 47 U.S.C. 309(j); 47 U.S.C. 336 *Abstract:* In the Report and Order the Commission resolved several issues regarding compliance with the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC's) regulations for conducting environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA)as they relate to the guidelines for human exposure to RF electromagnetic fields. More specifically, the Commission clarifies evaluation procedures and references to determine compliance with its limits, including specific absorption rate
(SAR)as a primary metric for compliance, consideration of the pinna (outer ear) as an extremity, and measurement of medical implant exposure. The Commission also elaborates on mitigation procedures to ensure compliances with its limits, including labeling and other requirements for occupational exposure classification, clarification of compliance responsibility at multiple transmitter sites, and labeling of fixed consumer transmitters. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 09/08/03 68 FR 52879 NPRM Comment Period End 12/08/03 R&O 06/04/13 78 FR 33634 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Ira Keltz, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0616, *Fax:* 202 418-1944, *Email: ikeltz@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AI17 456. Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands (ET Docket No. 04-186) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(e) and 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307 *Abstract:* The Commission adopted rules to allow unlicensed radio transmitters to operate in the broadcast television spectrum at locations where that spectrum is not being used by licensed services (this unused TV spectrum is often termed “white spaces”). This action will make a significant amount of spectrum available for new and innovative products and services, including broadband data and other services for businesses and consumers. The actions taken are a conservative first step that includes many safeguards to prevent harmful interference to incumbent communications services. Moreover, the Commission will closely oversee the development and introduction of these devices to the market and will take whatever actions may be necessary to avoid, and if necessary correct, any interference that may occur. The Second Memorandum Opinion and Order finalizes rules to make the unused spectrum in the TV bands available for unlicensed broadband wireless devices. This particular spectrum has excellent propagation characteristics that allow signals to reach farther and penetrate walls and other structures. Access to this spectrum could enable more powerful public Internet connections—super Wi-Fi hot spots—with extended range, fewer dead spots, and improved individual speeds as a result of reduced congestion on existing networks. This type of “opportunistic use” of spectrum has great potential for enabling access to other spectrum bands and improving spectrum efficiency. The Commission's actions here are expected to spur investment and innovation in applications and devices that will be used not only in the TV band but eventually in other frequency bands as well. This Order addressed five petitions for reconsideration of the Commission's decisions in the Second Memorandum Opinion and Order (“Second MO&O”) in this proceeding and modified rules in certain respects. In particular, the Commission:
(1)Increased the maximum height above average terrain
(HAAT)for sites where fixed devices may operate;
(2)modified the adjacent channel emission limits to specify fixed rather than relative levels; and
(3)slightly increased the maximum permissible power spectral density
(PSD)for each category of TV bands device. These changes will result in decreased operating costs for fixed TVBDs and allow them to provide greater coverage, thus increasing the availability of wireless broadband services in rural and underserved areas without increasing the risk of interference to incumbent services. The Commission also revised and amended several of its rules to better effectuate the Commission's earlier decisions in this docket and to remove ambiguities. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/18/04 69 FR 34103 First R&O 11/17/06 71 FR 66876 FNPRM 11/17/06 71 FR 66897 R&O and MO&O 02/17/09 74 FR 7314 Petitions for Reconsideration 04/13/09 74 FR 16870 Second MO&O 12/06/10 75 FR 75814 Petitions for Recon 02/09/11 76 FR 7208 3rd MO&O and Order 05/17/12 77 FR 28236 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Hugh Van Tuyl, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-7506, *Fax:* 202 418-1944, *Email: hugh.vantuyl@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AI52 457. Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite Service (ET Docket No. 10-142) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 154
(i)and 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(c) and 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r) and 303(y); 47 U.S.C. 310 *Abstract:* The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposed to take a number of actions to further the provision of terrestrial broadband services in the MSS bands. In the 2 GHz MSS band, the Commission proposed to add co-primary Fixed and Mobile allocations to the existing Mobile-Satellite allocation. This would lay the groundwork for providing additional flexibility in use of the 2 GHz spectrum in the future. The Commission also proposed to apply the terrestrial secondary market spectrum leasing rules and procedures to transactions involving terrestrial use of the MSS spectrum in the 2 GHz, Big LEO, and L-bands in order to create greater certainty and regulatory parity with bands licensed for terrestrial broadband service. The Commission also asked, in a Notice of Inquiry, about approaches for creating opportunities for full use of the 2 GHz band for stand-alone terrestrial uses. The Commission requested comment on ways to promote innovation and investment throughout the MSS bands while also ensuring market-wide mobile satellite capability to serve important needs like disaster recovery and rural access. In the Report and Order the Commission amended its rules to make additional spectrum available for new investment in mobile broadband networks while also ensuring that the United States maintains robust mobile satellite service capabilities. First, the Commission adds co-primary Fixed and Mobile allocations to the Mobile Satellite Service
(MSS)2 GHz band, consistent with the International Table of Allocations, allowing more flexible use of the band, including for terrestrial broadband services, in the future. Second, to create greater predictability and regulatory parity with the bands licensed for terrestrial mobile broadband service, the Commission extends its existing secondary market spectrum manager spectrum leasing policies, procedures, and rules that currently apply to wireless terrestrial services to terrestrial services provided using the Ancillary Terrestrial Component
(ATC)of an MSS system. Petitions for Reconsideration have been filed in the Commission's rulemaking proceeding concerning Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite Service Bands at 1525-1559 MHz and 1626.5-1660.5 MHz, 1610-1626.5 MHz and 2483.5-2500 MHz, and 2000-2020 MHz and 2180-2200 MHz, and published pursuant to 47 CFR 1.429(e). See 1.4(b)(1) of the Commission's rules. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 08/16/10 75 FR 49871 NPRM Comment Period End 09/15/10 Reply Comment Period End 09/30/10 R&O 05/31/11 76 FR 31252 Petitions for Recon 08/10/11 76 FR 49364 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Nicholas Oros, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0636, *Email: nicholas.oros@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ46 458. Innovation in the Broadcast Television Bands (ET Docket No. 10-235) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(e); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r) *Abstract:* The Commission initiated this proceeding to further its ongoing commitment to addressing America's growing demand for wireless broadband services, to spur ongoing innovation and investment in mobile technology, and to ensure that America keeps pace with the global wireless revolution by making a significant amount of new spectrum available for broadband. The approach proposed is consistent with the goal set forth in the National Broadband Plan (the Plan) to repropose up to 120 megahertz from the broadcast television bands for new wireless broadband uses through, in part, voluntary contributions of spectrum to an incentive auction. Reallocation of this spectrum as proposed will provide the necessary flexibility for meeting the requirements of these new applications. In the Report and Order, the Commission took preliminary steps toward making a significant portion of the UHF and VHF frequency bands (U/V Bands) currently used by the broadcast television service available for new uses. This action serves to further address the Nation's growing demand for wireless broadband services, promote the ongoing innovation and investment in mobile communications, and ensure that the United States keeps pace with the global wireless revolution. At the same time, the approach helps preserve broadcast television as a healthy, viable medium and would be consistent with the general proposal set forth in the National Broadband Plan to repurpose spectrum from the U/V bands for new wireless broadband uses through, in part, voluntary contributions of spectrum to an incentive auction. This action is consistent with the recent enactment by Congress of new incentive auction authority for the Commission (Spectrum Act). Specifically, this item sets out a framework by which two or more television licensees may share a single six MHz channel in connection with an incentive auction. However, the Report and Order did not act on the proposals in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to establish fixed and mobile allocations in the U/V bands or to improve TV service on VHF channels. The Report and Order stated that the Commission will undertake a broader rulemaking to implement the Spectrum Act's provisions relating to an incentive auction for U/V band spectrum, and that it believes it will be more efficient to act on new allocations in the context of that rulemaking. In addition, the record created in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking does not establish a clear way forward to significantly increase the utility of the VHF bands for the operation of television services. The Report and Order states that the Commission will revisit this matter in a future proceeding. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 02/01/11 76 FR 5521 NPRM Comment Period End 03/18/11 R&O 05/23/12 77 FR 30423 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Alan Stillwell, Deputy Chief, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2925, *Email: alan.stillwell@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ57 459. Radio Experimentation and Market Trials Under Part 5 of the Commission's Rules and Streamlining Other Related Rules (ET Docket No. 10-236) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301 and 303 *Abstract:* The Commission initiated this proceeding to promote innovation and efficiency in spectrum use in the Experimental Radio Service (ERS). For many years, the ERS has provided fertile ground for testing innovative ideas that have led to new services and new devices for all sectors of the economy. The Commission proposed to leverage the power of experimental radio licensing to accelerate the rate at which these ideas transform from prototypes to consumer devices and services. Its goal is to inspire researchers to dream, discover, and deliver the innovations that push the boundaries of the broadband ecosystem. The resulting advancements in devices and services available to the American public and greater spectrum efficiency over the long term will promote economic growth, global competitiveness, and a better way of life for all Americans. In the Report and Order (R&O), the Commission revised and streamlined its rules to modernize the Experimental Radio Service (ERS). The rules adopted in the R&O updated the ERS to a more flexible framework to keep pace with the speed of modern technological change while continuing to provide an environment where creativity can thrive. To accomplish this transition, the Commission created three new types of ERS licenses—the program license, the medical testing license, and the compliance testing license—to benefit the development of new technologies, expedite their introduction to the marketplace, and unleash the full power of innovators to keep the United States at the forefront of the communications industry. The Commission's actions also modified the market trial rules to eliminate confusion and more clearly articulate its policies with respect to marketing products prior to equipment certification. The Commission believes that these actions will remove regulatory barriers to experimentation, thereby permitting institutions to move from concept to experimentation to finished product more rapidly and to more quickly implement creative problem-solving methodologies. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 02/08/11 76 FR 6928 NPRM Comment Period End 03/10/11 R&O 04/29/13 78 FR 25138 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Nnake Nweke, Chief, Experimental Licensing Branch, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0785, *Email: nnake.nweke@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ62 460. Operation of Radar Systems in the 76-77 GHz Band (ET Docket No. 11-90) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(f) *Abstract:* The Commission proposes to amend its rules to enable enhanced vehicular radar technologies in the 76-77 GHz band to improve collision avoidance and driver safety. Vehicular radars can determine the exact distance and relative speed of objects in front of, beside, or behind a car to improve the driver's ability to perceive objects under bad visibility conditions or objects that are in blind spots. These modifications to the rules will provide more efficient use of spectrum, and enable the automotive and fixed radar application industries to develop enhanced safety measures for drivers and the general public. The Commission takes this action in response to petitions for rulemaking filed by Toyota Motor Corporation (“TMC”) and Era Systems Corporation (“Era”). This Report and Order amends the Commission's rules to provide a more efficient use of the 76-77 GHz band, and to enable the automotive and aviation industries to develop enhanced safety measures for drivers and the general public. Specifically, the Commission eliminated the in-motion and not-in-motion distinction for vehicular radars, and instead adopted new uniform emission limits for forward, side, and rear-looking vehicular radars. This will facilitate enhanced vehicular radar technologies to improve collision avoidance and driver safety. The Commission also amended its rules to allow the operation of fixed radars at airport locations in the 76-77 GHz band for purposes of detecting foreign object debris on runways and monitoring aircraft and service vehicles on taxiways and other airport vehicle service areas that have no public vehicle access. The Commission took this action in response to petitions for rulemaking filed by Toyota Motor Corporation (“TMC”) and Era Systems Corporation (“Era”). Petitions for Reconsideration were filed by Navtech Radar, Ltd. and Honeywell International Inc. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/16/11 76 FR 35176 R&O 08/13/12 77 FR 48097 Petition for Recon 11/11/12 77 FR 68722 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Aamer Zain, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2437, *Email: aamer.zain@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ68 461. WRC-07 Implementation (ET Docket No. 12-338) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303 *Abstract:* In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Commission proposed to amend parts 1, 2, 74, 78, 87, 90, and 97 of its rules to implement allocation decisions from the World Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva, 2007) (WRC 07) concerning portions of the radio frequency
(RF)spectrum between 108 MHz and 20.2 GHz and to make certain updates to its rules in this frequency range. The NPRM follows the Commission's July 2010 WRC-07 Table Clean-up Order, 75 FR 62924, October 13, 2010, which made certain nonsubstantive, editorial revisions to the Table of Frequency Allocations (Allocation Table) and to other related rules. The Commission also addressed the recommendations for implementation of the WRC-07 Final Acts that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration
(NTIA)submitted to the Commission in August 2009. As part of its comprehensive review of the Allocation Table, the Commission also proposed to make allocation changes that are not related to the WRC-07 Final Acts and update certain service rules, and requested comment on other allocation issues that concern portions of the RF spectrum between 137.5 kHz and 54.25 GHz. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 12/27/12 77 FR 76250 NPRM Comment Period End 02/25/13 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Tom Mooring, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2450, *Fax:* 202 418-1944, *Email: tom.mooring@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ93 462. • Federal Earth Stations—Non-Federal Fixed Satellite Service Space Stations; Spectrum for Non-Federal Space Launch Operations; ET Docket No. 13-115 *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 336 *Abstract:* The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes to make spectrum allocation proposals for three different space related purposes. The Commission makes two alternative proposals to modify the Allocation Table to provide interference protection for Fixed-Satellite Service
(FSS)and Mobile-Satellite Service
(MSS)earth stations operated by Federal agencies under authorizations granted by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration
(NTIA)in certain frequency bands. The Commission also proposes to amend a footnote to the Allocation Table to permit a Federal MSS system to operate in the 399.9-400.05 MHz band; it also makes alternative proposals to modify the Allocation Table to provide access to spectrum on an interference protected basis to Commission licensees for use during the launch of launch vehicles (i.e. rockets). The Commission also seeks comment broadly on the future spectrum needs of the commercial space sector. The Commission expects that, if adopted, these proposals would advance the commercial space industry and the important role it will play in our nation's economy and technological innovation now and in the future. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 07/01/13 78 FR 39200 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Nicholas Oros, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0636, *Email: nicholas.oros@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AK09 463. • Authorization of Radiofrequency Equipment; ET Docket No. 13-44 *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307(e); 47 U.S.C. 332 *Abstract:* The Commission is responsible for an equipment authorization program for radiofrequency
(RF)devices under part 2 of its rules. This program is one of the primary means that the Commission uses to ensure that the multitude of RF devices used in the United States operate effectively without causing harmful interference and otherwise comply with the Commission rules. All RF devices subject to equipment authorization must comply with the Commission's technical requirement before they can be imported or marketed. The Commission or a Telecommunication Certification Body
(TCB)must approve some of these devices before they can be imported or marketed, while others do not require such approval. The Commission last comprehensively reviewed its equipment authorization program more than ten years ago. The rapid innovation in equipment design since that time has led to ever-accelerating growth in the number of parties applying for equipment approval. The Commission therefore believes that the time is now right for us to comprehensively review our equipment authorization processes to ensure that they continue to enable this growth and innovation in the wireless equipment market. In May of 2012, the Commission began this reform process by issuing an Order to increase the supply of available grantee codes. With this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Commission continues its work to review and reform the equipment authorization processes and rules. This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes certain changes to the Commission's part 2 equipment authorization processes to ensure that they continue to operate efficiently and effectively. In particular, it addresses the role of TCBs in certifying RF equipment and post-market surveillance, as well as the Commission's role in assessing TCB performance. The NPRM also addressed the role of test laboratories in the RF equipment approval process, including accreditation of test labs and the Commission's recognition of laboratory accreditation bodies, and measurement procedures used to determine RF equipment compliance. Finally, it proposes certain modifications to the rules regarding TCBs that approve terminal equipment under part 68 of the rules that are consistent with our proposed modifications to the rules for TCBs that approve RF equipment. Specifically the Commission proposes to recognize the National Institute for Standards and Technology
(NIST)as the organization that designates TCBs in the United States and to modify the rules to reference the current International Organization for Standardization and International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC) guides used to accredit TCBs. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 05/03/13 78 FR 25916 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Hugh Van Tuyl, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-7506, *Fax:* 202 418-1944, *Email: hugh.vantuyl@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AK10 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
(FCC)International Bureau Long-Term Actions 464. 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 *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 151(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 309(j) *Abstract:* In 1997, the Commission adopted service rules for the satellite digital audio radio service (SDARS) in the 2320-2345 MHz frequency band and sought further comment on proposed rules governing the use of complementary SDARS terrestrial repeaters. The Commission released a second further notice of proposed rulemaking in January 2008, to consider new proposals for rules to govern terrestrial repeaters operations. The Commission released a Second Report and Order on May 20, 2010, which adopted rules governing the operation of SDARS terrestrial repeaters, including establishing a blanket licensing regime for repeaters operating up to 12 kilowatts average equivalent isotropically radiated power. On October 17, 2012, the Commission released an Order on Reconsideration that addressed various petitions for reconsideration of the 2010 Second Report and Order. *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 Second FNPRM 01/15/08 73 FR 2437 FNPRM Comment Period End 03/17/08 2nd R&O 05/20/10 75 FR 45058 Order on Recon 03/13/13 78 FR 2013 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Jay Whaley, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-7184, *Fax:* 202 418-0748, *Email: jwhaley@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AF93 465. Space Station Licensing Reform (IB Docket No. 02-34) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(g) *Abstract:* The Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(NPRM)to streamline its procedures for reviewing satellite license applications. Before 2003, the Commission used processing rounds to review those applications. In a processing round, when an application is filed, the International Bureau (Bureau) issued a public notice establishing a cutoff date for other mutually exclusive satellite applications, and then considered all those applications together. In cases where sufficient spectrum to accommodate all the applications was not available, the Bureau directed the applicants to negotiate a mutually agreeable solution. Those negotiations took a long time, and delayed provision of satellite services to the public. The NPRM invited comment on two alternatives for expediting the satellite application process. One alternative was to replace the processing round procedure with a “first-come, first-served” procedure that would allow the Bureau to issue a satellite license to the first party filing a complete, acceptable application. The other alternative was to streamline the processing round procedure by adopting one or more of the following proposals:
(1)Place a time limit on negotiations;
(2)establish criteria to select among competing applicants;
(3)divide the available spectrum evenly among the applicants. In the First Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission determined that different procedures were better-suited for different kinds of satellite applications. For most geostationary orbit
(GSO)satellite applications, the Commission adopted a first-come, first-served approach. For most non-geostationary orbit
(NGSO)satellite applications, the Commission adopted a procedure in which the available spectrum is divided evenly among the qualified applicants. The Commission also adopted measures to discourage applicants from filing speculative applications, including a bond requirement, payable if a licensee misses a milestone. The bond amounts originally were $5 million for each GSO satellite, and $7.5 million for each NGSO satellite system. These were interim amounts. Concurrently with the First Report and Order, the Commission adopted an FNPRM to determine whether to revise the bond amounts on a long-term basis. In the Second Report and Order, the Commission adopted a streamlined procedure for certain kinds of satellite license modification requests. In the Third Report and Order, the Commission adopted a standardized application form for satellite licenses, and adopted a mandatory electronic filing requirement for certain satellite applications. In the Fourth Report and Order, the Commission revised the bond amounts based on the record developed in response to FNPRM. The bond amounts are now $3 million for each GSO satellite, and $5 million for each NGSO satellite system. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/19/02 67 FR 12498 NPRM Comment Period End 07/02/02 Second R&O (Release Date) 06/20/03 68 FR 62247 Second FNPRM (Release Date) 07/08/03 68 FR 53702 Third R&O (Release Date) 07/08/03 68 FR 63994 FNPRM 08/27/03 68 FR 51546 First R&O 08/27/03 68 FR 51499 FNPRM Comment Period End 10/27/03 Fourth R&O (Release Date) 04/16/04 69 FR 67790 Fifth R&O, First Order on Recon (Release Date) 07/06/04 69 FR 51586 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Andrea Kelly, Associate Chief, Satellite Division, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-7877, *Fax:* 202 418-0748, *Email: andrea.kelly@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AH98 466. Reporting Requirements for U.S. Providers of International Telecommunications Services (IB Docket No. 04-112) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 161; 47 U.S.C. 201 to 205; * * * *Abstract:* The FCC is reviewing the reporting requirements to which entities providing U.S.-international service are subject under 47 CFR Part 43. The FCC adopted a First Report and Order that eliminated certain of those requirements. Specifically, it eliminated the quarterly reporting requirements for large carriers and foreign-affiliated switch resale carriers, 47 CFR 43.61(b), (c); the circuit addition report, 47 CFR 63.23(e); the division of telegraph tolls report, 47 CFR 43.53; and the requirement to report separately for U.S. offshore points, 43.61(a), 48.82(a). The FCC adopted Second Report and Order that made additional reforms to streamline further and modernize the reporting requirements, including requiring that entities providing international calling service via Voice over Internet Protocol
(VoIP)connected to the public switched telephone network
(PSTN)to submit data regarding their provision of international telephone service. The Voice on the Net Coalition (VON Coalition) filed a petition requesting that they reconsider requiring VoIP providers from reporting their international traffic and revenues. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 04/12/04 69 FR 29676 First R&O 05/12/11 76 FR 42567 FNPRM 05/12/11 76 FR 42613 FNPRM Comment Period End 09/02/11 Second R&O 01/15/13 78 FR 15615 Petition for Recon 07/01/13 78 FR 39232 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* David Krech, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-1460, *Fax:* 202 418-2824, *Email: david.krech@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AI42 467. Amendment of the Commission's Rules To Allocate Spectrum and Adopt Service Rules and Procedures To Govern the Use of Vehicle-Mounted Earth Stations (IB Docket No. 07-101) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and (j); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303 (c); 47 U.S.C. 303 (f); 47 U.S.C. 303 (g); 47 U.S.C. 303 (r); 47 U.S.C. 303 (y); 47 U.S.C. 308 *Abstract:* The Commission seeks comment on the proposed amendment of parts 2 and 25 of the Commission's rules to allocate spectrum for use with Vehicle-Mounted Earth Stations
(VMES)in the Fixed-Satellite Service in the Ku-band uplink at 14.0-14.5 GHz and Ku-band downlink 11.72-12.2 GHz on a primary basis, and in the extended Ku-band downlink at 10.95-11.2 GHz and 11.45-11.7 GHz on a non-protected basis, and to adopt Ku-band VMES licensing and service rules modeled on the FCC's rules for Ku-band Earth Stations on Vessels (ESVs). The record in this proceeding will provide a basis for Commission action to facilitate introduction of this proposed service. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 07/08/07 72 FR 39357 NPRM Comment Period End 09/04/07 R&O 11/04/09 74 FR 57092 Petition for Reconsideration 04/14/10 75 FR 19401 Order on Recon 02/11/13 78 FR 9602 Proceeding Terminated 02/11/13 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Howard Griboff, Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0657, *Fax:* 202 418-2824, *Email:howard.griboff@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AI90 468. Review of Foreign Ownership Policies for Common Carrier and Aeronautical Radio Licensees Under Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934, As Amended (IB Docket No. 11-133) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 211; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310; 47 U.S.C. 403 *Abstract:* FCC seeks comment on changes and other options to revise and simplify its policies and procedures implementing section 310(b)(4) for common carrier and aeronautical radio station licensees while continuing to ensure that we have the information we need to carry out our statutory duties. (The NPRM does not address our policies with respect to the application of section 310(b)(4) to broadcast licensees.) The proposals are designed to reduce to the extent possible the regulatory costs and burdens imposed on wireless common carrier and aeronautical applicants, licensees, and spectrum lessees; provide greater transparency and more predictability with respect to the Commission's filing requirements and review process; and facilitate investment from new sources of capital, while continuing to protect important interests related to national security, law enforcement, foreign policy, and trade policy. The streamlining proposals in the NPRM may reduce costs and burdens currently imposed on licensees, including those licensees that are small entities, and accelerate the foreign ownership review process, while continuing to ensure that the Commission has the information it needs to carry out its statutory duties. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 08/09/11 76 FR 65472 NPRM Comment Period End 01/04/12 First R&O 08/22/12 77 FR 50628 Final Rule 07/10/13 78 FR 41314 Final Rule Effective 08/09/13 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* James Ball, Chief, Policy Division, International Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0427, *Email: james.ball@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ70 469. International Settlements Policy Reform (IB Docket No. 11-80) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 201-205; 47 U.S.C. 208; 47 U.S.C. 211; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 403 *Abstract:* FCC is reviewing the International Settlements Policy (ISP), which governs how U.S. carriers negotiate with foreign carriers for the exchange of international traffic and is the structure by which the Commission has sought to respond to concerns that foreign carriers with market power are able to take advantage of the presence of multiple U.S. carriers serving a particular market. In the NPRM, the FCC proposes to further deregulate the international telephony market and enable U.S. consumers to enjoy competitive prices when they make calls to international destinations. First, it proposes to remove the ISP from all international routes, except Cuba. Second, the FCC seeks comment on a proposal to enable the Commission to better protect U.S. consumers from the effects of anticompetitive conduct by foreign carriers in instances necessitating Commission intervention. Specifically, it seeks comments on proposals and issues regarding the application of the Commission's benchmarks policy. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 05/13/11 76 FR 42625 NPRM Comment Period End 09/02/11 Report and Order (release date) 11/29/12 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* James Ball, Chief, Policy Division, International Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0427, *Email: james.ball@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ77 470. Revisions to Parts 2 and 25 of the Commission's Rules To Govern the Use of Earth Stations Aboard Aircraft (IB Docket No. 12-376) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and (j); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(c), (e), (f), (g), (j),
(r)and
(y)*Abstract:* In this docket, the Commission provides for the efficient licensing of two-way in-flight broadband services, including Internet access, to passengers and flight crews aboard commercial airliners and private aircraft. The Report and Order establishes technical and licensing rules for Earth Stations Aboard Aircraft (ESAA), i.e., Earth stations on aircraft communicating with Fixed-Satellite Service
(FSS)geostationary-orbit
(GSO)space stations operating in the 10.95-11.2 GHz, 11.45-11.7 GHz, 11.7-12.2 GHz (space-to-Earth or downlink) and 14.0-14.5 GHz (Earth-to-space or uplink) frequency bands. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking requests comment on a proposal to elevate the allocation status of ESAA in the 14.0-14.5 GHz band from secondary to primary, which would make the ESAA allocation equal to the allocations of Earth Stations on Vessels
(ESV)and Vehicle-Mounted Earth Stations (VMES). *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 04/20/05 70 FR 20508 R&O 03/08/13 78 FR 14920 NPRM 03/18/13 78 FR 14952 NPRM Comment Period End 06/21/13 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Howard Griboff, Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0657, *Fax:* 202 418-2824, *Email: howard.griboff@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ96 471. Reform of Rules and Policies on Foreign Carrier Entry Into the U.S. Telecommunications Market (IB Docket 12-299) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i)-(j); 47 U.S.C. 201-205; * * * *Abstract:* FCC is considering proposed changes in the criteria under which it considers certain applications from foreign carriers or affiliates of foreign carriers for entry into the U.S. market for international telecommunications services. It proposes to eliminate, or in the alternative, simplify the effective competitive opportunities test (ECO Text) adopted in 1995 for Commission review of foreign carrier applications. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 11/26/12 77 FR 70400 NPRM Comment Period End 12/26/12 NPRM Reply Comment Period End 01/15/13 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* James Ball, Chief, Policy Division, International Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0427, *Email: james.ball@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ97 472. Comprehensive Review of Licensing and Operating Rules for Satellite Services (IB Docket No. 12-267) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 161; 47 U.S.C. 303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r) *Abstract:* The Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(NPRM)as part of its ongoing efforts to update and streamline regulatory requirements. The NPRM initiated a comprehensive review of part 25 of the Commission's rules, which governs licensing and operation of space stations and Earth stations. The amendments proposed in the NPRM modernize the rules to better reflect evolving technology and reorganize and simplify existing requirements. Furthermore, the changes will remove unnecessary filing requirements for applicants requesting space and Earth station licenses, allowing applicants and licensees to save time, effort, and costs in preparing applications. Other changes are designed to remove unnecessary technical restrictions, enabling applicants to submit fewer waiver requests, which will ease administrative burdens in submitting and processing applications and reduce the amount of time spent on applications by applicants, licensees, and the Commission. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 11/25/12 77 FR 67172 NPRM Comment Period End 12/24/12 Reply Comment Period End 01/22/13 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Andrea Kelly, Associate Chief, Satellite Division, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-7877, *Fax:* 202 418-0748, *Email: andrea.kelly@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ98 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
(FCC)Media Bureau Long-Term Actions 473. Competitive Availability of Navigation Devices (CS Docket No. 97-80) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 549 *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. Specifically, the Commission required MVPDs to make available by a security element (known as a “cablecard”) separate from the basic navigation device (e.g., cable set-top boxes, digital video recorders, and television receivers with navigation capabilities). The separation of the security element from the host device required by this rule (referred to as the “integration ban”) was designed to enable unaffiliated manufacturers, retailers, and other vendors to commercially market host devices while allowing MVPDs to retain control over their system security. Also, in this proceeding, the Commission adopted unidirectional “plug and play” rules, to govern compatibility between MVPDs and navigation devices manufactured by consumer electronics manufacturers not affiliated with cable operators. In the most recent action, the Commission made rule changes to improve the operation of the CableCard regime. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/05/97 62 FR 10011 R&O 07/15/98 63 FR 38089 Order on Recon 06/02/99 64 FR 29599 FNPRM & Declaratory Ruling 09/28/00 65 FR 58255 FNPRM 01/16/03 68 FR 2278 Order and FNPRM 06/17/03 68 FR 35818 Second R&O 11/28/03 68 FR 66728 FNPRM 11/28/03 68 FR 66776 Order on Recon 01/28/04 69 FR 4081 Second R&O 06/22/05 70 FR 36040 Third FNPRM 07/25/07 72 FR 40818 4th FNPRM 05/14/10 75 FR 27256 3rd R&O 07/08/11 76 FR 40263 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Brendan Murray, Attorney Advisor, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-1573, *Email: brendan.murray@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AG28 474. Broadcast Ownership Rules *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152(a); 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309 and 310 *Abstract:* Section 202(h) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 requires the Commission to review its ownership rules every four years and determine whether any such rules are necessary in the public interest as the result of competition. In 2002, the Commission undertook a comprehensive review of its broadcast multiple and cross-ownership limits examining: Cross-ownership of TV and radio stations; local TV ownership limits; national TV cap; and dual network rule. The Report and Order replaced the newspaper/broadcast cross-ownership and radio and TV rules with a tiered approach based on the number of television stations in a market. In June 2006, the Commission adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking initiating the 2006 review of the broadcast ownership rules. The further notice also sought comment on how to address the issues raised by the Third Circuit. Additional questions are raised for comment in a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. In the Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration, the Commission adopted rule changes regarding newspaper/broadcast cross-ownership, but otherwise generally retained the other broadcast ownership rules currently in effect. For the 2010 quadrennial review, five of the Commission's media rules are the subject of review: The local TV ownership rule; the local radio ownership rule; the newspaper broadcast cross-ownership rule; the radio/TV cross-ownership rule; and the dual network rule. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 10/05/01 66 FR 50991 R&O 08/05/03 68 FR 46286 Public Notice 02/19/04 69 FR 9216 FNPRM 08/09/06 71 FR 4511 Second FNPRM 08/08/07 72 FR 44539 R&O and Order on Recon 02/21/08 73 FR 9481 Notice of Inquiry 06/11/10 75 FR 33227 NPRM 01/19/12 77 FR 2868 NPRM Comment Period End 03/19/11 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Hillary DeNigro, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-7334. *RIN:* 3060-AH97 475. Establishment of Rules for Digital Low-Power Television, Television Translator, and Television Booster Stations (MB Docket No. 03-185) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 336 *Abstract:* This proceeding initiates the digital television conversion for low-power television
(LPTV)and television translator stations. The rules and policies adopted as a result of this proceeding provide the framework for these stations' conversion from analog to digital broadcasting. The Report and Order adopts definitions and permissible use provisions for digital TV translator and LPTV stations. The Second Report and Order takes steps to resolve the remaining issues in order to complete the low-power television digital transition. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 09/26/03 68 FR 55566 NPRM Comment Period End 11/25/03 R&O 11/29/04 69 FR 69325 FNPRM and MO&O 10/18/10 75 FR 63766 2nd R&O 07/07/11 76 FR 44821 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Shaun Maher, Attorney, Video Division, Federal Communications Commission, Mass Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2324, *Fax:* 202 418-2827, *Email: shaun.maher@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AI38 476. Joint Sales Agreements in Local Television Markets (MB Docket No. 04-256) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151 to 152(a); 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C.; * * * *Abstract:* A joint sales agreement
(JSA)is an agreement with a licensee of a brokered station that authorizes a broker to sell some or all of the advertising time for the brokered station in return for a fee or percentage of revenues paid to the licensee. The Commission has sought comment on whether TV JSAs should be attributed for purposes of determining compliance with the Commission's multiple ownership rules. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 08/26/04 69 FR 52464 NPRM Comment Period End 09/27/04 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Hillary DeNigro, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-7334. *RIN:* 3060-AI55 477. Program Access Rules—Sunset of Exclusive Contracts Prohibition and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements (MB Docket Nos. 12-68, 07-198) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 548 *Abstract:* The program access provisions of the Communications Act (section 628) generally prohibit exclusive contracts for satellite delivered programming between programmers in which a cable operator has an attributable interest (vertically integrated programmers) and cable operators. This limitation was set to expire on October 5, 2007, unless circumstances in the video programming marketplace indicate that an extension of the prohibition continues “to be necessary to preserve and protect competition and diversity in the distribution of video programming.” The October 2007 Report and Order concluded the prohibition continues to be necessary, and accordingly, retained it until October 5, 2012. The accompanying Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(NPRM)sought comment on revisions to the Commission's program access and retransmission consent rules. The associated Report and Order adopted rules to permit complainants to pursue program access claims regarding terrestrially delivered cable affiliated programming. In October 2012, the Commission declined to extend the prohibition on exclusive contracts beyond the October 5, 2012, expiration date. The Commission also affirmed its expanded discovery procedures for program access complaints. In the accompanying FNPRM, the Commission sought comment on additional revisions to the program access rules. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/01/07 72 FR 9289 NPRM Comment Period End 04/02/07 R&O 10/04/07 72 FR 56645 Second NPRM 10/31/07 72 FR 61590 Second NPRM Comment Period End 11/30/07 R&O 03/02/10 75 FR 9692 NPRM 04/23/12 77 FR 24302 R&O 10/31/12 77 FR 66026 FNPRM 10/31/12 77 FR 66052 Petition for Recon 06/16/13 78 FR 34015 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Mary Beth Murphy, Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2132, *Email: marybeth.murphy@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AI87 478. Broadcast Localism (MB Docket No. 04-233) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 532; 47 U.S.C. 536 *Abstract:* The concept of localism has been a cornerstone of broadcast regulation. The Commission has consistently held that as temporary trustee of the public's airwaves, broadcasters are obligated to operate their stations to serve the public interest. Specifically, broadcasters are required to air programming responsive to the needs and issues of the people in their licensed communities. The Commission opened this proceeding to seek input on a number of issues related to broadcast localism. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite Report and NPRM 02/13/08 73 FR 8255 NPRM Comment Period End 03/14/08 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Mary Beth Murphy, Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2132, *Email: marybeth.murphy@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ04 479. Creating a Low Power Radio Service (MM Docket No. 99-25) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151 to 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 405 *Abstract:* This proceeding was initiated to establish a new noncommercial educational low power FM radio service for nonprofit community organizations and public safety entities. In January 2000, the Commission adopted a Report and Order establishing two classes of LPFM stations, 100 watt (LP100) and 10 watt
(LP10)facilities, with service radii of approximately 3.5 miles and 1 to 2 miles, respectively. The Report and Order also established ownership and eligibility rules for the LPFM service. The Commission generally restricted ownership to entities with no attributable interest in any other broadcast station or other media. To choose among entities filing mutually exclusive applications for LPFM licenses, the Commission established a point system favoring local ownership and locally-originated programming. The Report and Order imposed separation requirements for LPFM with respect to full power stations operating on co-, first, and second-adjacent and intermediate frequency
(IF)channels. In a Further Notice issued in 2005, the Commission reexamined some of its rules governing the LPFM service, noting that the rules may need adjustment in order to ensure that the Commission maximizes the value of the LPFM service without harming the interests of full-power FM stations or other Commission licensees. The Commission sought comment on a number of issues with respect to LPFM ownership restrictions and eligibility. The Third Report and Order resolves issues raised in the Further Notice. The accompanying Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) considers rule changes to avoid the potential loss of LPFM stations. In the third FNPRM, the Commission seeks comment on the impact of the Local Community Radio Act on the procedures previously adopted. The Fourth Report and Order adopts translator application necessary policies to effectuate the requirement of the Local Community Radio Act of 2010. In the Fifth Report and Order, the Commission modified rules to implement provisions of the Local Community Radio Act of 2010. In the sixth Report and Order, the Commission adopted an LPFM service standard for second and adjacent channel spacing waivers. The Commission also adopted procedures for third adjacent channel interference complaints and remediation requirements *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 02/16/99 64 FR 7577 R&O 02/15/00 65 FR 7616 MO&O and Order on Recon 11/09/00 65 FR 67289 Second R&O 05/10/01 66 FR 23861 Second Order on Recon and FNPRM 07/07/05 70 FR 3918 Third R&O 01/17/08 73 FR 3202 Second FNPRM 03/26/08 73 FR 12061 Third FNPRM 07/29/11 76 FR 454901 4th R&O 04/09/12 77 FR 21002 5th R&O 04/05/12 77 FR 20555 6th R&O 01/19/13 78 FR 2078 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Peter Doyle, Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2700, *Email: peter.doyle@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ07 480. Policies To Promote Rural Radio Service and To Streamline Allotment and Assignment Procedures (MB Docket No. 09-52) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 and 309(j) *Abstract:* This proceeding was commenced to consider a number of changes to the Commission's rules and procedures to carry out the statutory goal of distributing radio service fairly and equitably, and to increase the transparency and efficiency of radio broadcast auction and licensing processes. In the NPRM, comment is sought on specific proposals regarding the procedures used to award commercial broadcast spectrum in the AM and FM broadcast bands. The accompanying Report and Order adopts rules that provide tribes a priority to obtain broadcast radio licenses in tribal communities. The Commission concurrently adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on whether to extend the tribal priority to tribes that do not possess tribal land. The Commission adopted a second FNPRM in order to develop a more comprehensive record regarding measures to assist Federally recognized Native American tribes and Alaska native villages in obtaining commercial FM station authorizations. In the second R&O, the Commission adopted a number of procedures, procedural changes, and clarifications of existing rules and procedures, designed to promote ownership and programming diversity, especially by Native American tribes, and to promote the initiation and retention of radio service in and to smaller communities and rural areas. In the Third R&O, the Commission adopted procedures to enable a tribe or tribal entity to qualify for tribal allotments added to the FM allotment table. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 05/13/09 74 FR 22498 First R&O 03/04/10 75 FR 9797 FNPRM 03/04/10 75 FR 9856 2nd FNPRM 03/16/11 76 FR 14362 2nd R&O 04/06/11 76 FR 18942 3rd R&O 01/20/12 77 FR 2916 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Peter Doyle, Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone* : 202 418-2700, *Email: peter.doyle@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ23 481. Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcast Services (MB Docket No. 07-294) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152(a); 47 U.S.C. 154 i and (j); 47 U.S.C. 257; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307 to 310; 47 U.S.C. 336; 47 U.S.C. 534 and 535 *Abstract:* Diversity and competition are longstanding and important Commission goals. The measures proposed, as well as those adopted in this proceeding, are intended to promote diversity of ownership of media outlets. In the Report and Order and third FNPRM, measures are enacted to increase participation in the broadcasting industry by new entrants and small businesses, including minority- and women-owned businesses. In the Report and Order and fourth FNPRM, the Commission adopts improvements to its data collection in order to obtain an accurate and comprehensive assessment of minority and female broadcast ownership in the United States. The Memorandum Opinion & Order addressed petitions for reconsideration of the rules, and also sought comment on a proposal to expand the reporting requirements to nonattributable interests. Pursuant to a remand from the Third Circuit, the measures adopted in the 2009 Diversity Order were put forth for comment in the NPRM for the 2010 review of the Commission's Broadcast Ownership rules. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite R&O 05/16/08 73 FR 28361 3rd FNPRM 05/16/08 73 FR 28400 R&O 05/27/09 74 FR 25163 4th FNPRM 05/27/09 74 FR 25305 MO&O 10/30/09 74 FR 56131 NPRM 01/19/12 77 FR 2868 5th NPRM 01/15/13 78 FR 2934 6th FNPRM 01/15/13 78 FR 2925 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Hillary DeNigro, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-7334. *RIN:* 3060-AJ27 482. Amendment of the Commission's Rules Related to Retransmission Consent (MB Docket No. 10-71) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 325; 47 U.S.C. 534 *Abstract:* Cable systems and other multichannel video programming distributors are not entitled to retransmit a broadcast station's signal without the station's consent. This consent is known as “retransmission consent.” Since Congress enacted the retransmission consent regime in 1992, there have been significant changes in the video programming marketplace. In this proceeding, comment is sought on a series of proposals to streamline and clarify the Commission's rules concerning or affecting retransmission consent negotiations. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/28/11 76 FR 17071 NPRM Comment Period End 05/27/11 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Diana Sokolow, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2120, *Email: diana.sokolow@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ55 483. Video Description: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (MB Docket No.11-43) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303 *Abstract:* The Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (“CVAA”) requires reinstatement of the video description rules adopted by the Commission in 2000. “Video description,” which is the insertion of narrated descriptions of a television program's key visual elements into natural pauses in the program's dialogue, makes video programming more accessible to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. This proceeding was initiated to enable compliance with the CVAA. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/18/11 76 FR 14856 NPRM Comment Period End 04/18/11 R&O 09/08/11 76 FR 55585 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Mary Beth Murphy, Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2132, *Email: marybeth.murphy@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ56 484. Closed Captioning of Internet Protocol-Delivered Video Programming: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (MB Docket No. 11-154) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 330(b); 47 U.S.C. 613; 47 U.S.C. 617 *Abstract:* Pursuant to the Commission's responsibilities under the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, this proceeding was initiated to adopt rules to govern the closed captioning requirements for the owners, providers, and distributors of video programming delivered using Internet protocol. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 09/28/11 76 FR 59963 R&O 03/20/12 77 FR 19480 Order on Recon, FNPRM 07/02/13 78 FR 39691 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Diana Sokolow, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2120, *Email: diana.sokolow@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ67 485. Noncommercial Educational Station Fundraising for Third-Party Nonprofit Organizations (MB Docket No. 12-106) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 399(b) *Abstract:* The proceeding was initiated to analyze the Commission's longstanding policy prohibiting noncommercial educational broadcast stations from conducting on-air fundraising activities that interrupt regular programming for the benefit of third-party nonprofit organizations. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/22/12 77 FR 37638 NPRM Comment Period End 07/23/12 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Mary Beth Murphy, Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2132, *Email: marybeth.murphy@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ79 486. • Accessibility of User Interfaces and Video Programming Guides and Menus (MB Docket No. 12-108) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 303(aa); 47 U.S.C. 303(bb) *Abstract:* This proceeding was initiated to implement sections 204 and 205 of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act. These sections generally require that user interfaces on digital apparatus and navigation devices used to view video programming be accessible to and usable by individuals who are blind or visibly impaired. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/18/13 78 FR 36478 NPRM Comment Period End 07/15/13 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Adam Copeland, Attorney, Policy Divison Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2120, *Email: adam.copeland@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AK11 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
(FCC)Office of Managing Director Long-Term Actions 487. Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 159 *Abstract:* Section 9 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 159, requires the FCC to recover the cost of its activities by assessing and collecting annual regulatory fees from beneficiaries of the activities. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 04/06/06 71 FR 17410 R&O 08/02/06 71 FR 43842 NPRM 05/02/07 72 FR 24213 R&O 08/16/07 72 FR 45908 FNPRM 08/16/07 72 FR 46010 NPRM 05/28/08 73 FR 30563 R&O 08/26/08 73 FR 50201 FNPRM 08/26/08 73 FR 50285 2nd R&O 05/12/09 74 FR 22104 NPRM and Order 06/02/09 74 FR 26329 R&O 08/11/09 74 FR 40089 NPRM 04/26/10 75 FR 21536 R&O 07/19/10 75 FR 41932 NPRM 05/26/11 76 FR 30605 R&O 08/10/11 76 FR 49333 NPRM 05/17/12 77 FR 29275 R&O 08/03/12 77 FR 46307 NPRM 08/17/12 77 FR 49749 NPRM 06/10/13 78 FR 34612 R&O 08/23/13 78 FR 52433 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Roland Helvajian, Office of the Managing Director, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0444, *Email: roland.helvajian@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AI79 488. Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules, Concerning Practice and Procedure, Amendment of Cores Registration System; MD Docket No. 10-234 *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 158(c)(2); 47 U.S.C. 159(c)(2); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 5 U.S.C. 5514; 31 U.S.C. 7701(c)(1) *Abstract:* This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes revisions intended to make the Commission's Registration System (CORES) more feature-friendly and improve the Commission's ability to comply with various statutes that govern debt collection and the collection of personal information by the Federal Government. The proposed modifications to CORES partly include: Requiring entities and individuals to rely primarily upon a single FRN that may, at their discretion, be linked to subsidiary or associated accounts; allowing entities to identify multiple points of contact; eliminating some of our exceptions to the requirement that entities and individuals provide their Taxpayer Identification Number
(TIN)at the time of registration; requiring FRN holders to provide their email addresses; modifying CORES log-in procedures; adding attention flags and automated notices that would inform FRN holders of their financial standing before the Commission; and adding data fields to enable FRN holders to indicate their tax-exempt status and notify the Commission of pending bankruptcy proceedings. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 02/01/11 76 FR 5652 NPRM Comment Period End 03/03/11 Public Notice 02/15/11 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Warren Firschein, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0844, *Email: warren.firschein@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ54 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
(FCC)Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Long-Term Actions 489. Revision of the Rules To Ensure Compatibility With Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 134(i); 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 208; 47 U.S.C. 215; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 309 *Abstract:* In a series of orders in several related proceedings issued since 1996, the Federal Communications Commission has taken action to improve the quality and reliability of 911 emergency services for wireless phone users. Rules have been adopted governing the availability of basic 911 services and the implementation of enhanced 911
(E911)for wireless services. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite FNPRM 08/02/96 61 FR 40374 R&O 08/02/96 61 FR 40348 MO&O 01/16/98 63 FR 2631 Second R&O 06/28/99 64 FR 34564 Third R&O 11/04/99 64 FR 60126 Second MO&O 12/29/99 64 FR 72951 Fourth MO&O 10/02/00 65 FR 58657 FNPRM 06/13/01 66 FR 31878 Order 11/02/01 66 FR 55618 R&O 05/23/02 67 FR 36112 Public Notice 07/17/02 67 FR 46909 Order to Stay 07/26/02 Order on Recon 01/22/03 68 FR 2914 FNPRM 01/23/03 68 FR 3214 R&O, Second FNPRM 02/11/04 69 FR 6578 Second R&O 09/07/04 69 FR 54037 NPRM 06/20/07 72 FR 33948 NPRM Comment Period End 09/18/07 R&O 02/14/08 73 FR 8617 Public Notice 09/25/08 73 FR 55473 Comment Period End 10/18/08 Public Notice 11/18/09 74 FR 59539 Comment Period End 12/04/09 FNPRM, NOI 11/02/10 75 FR 67321 Second R&O 11/18/10 75 FR 70604 Order, Comment Period Extension 01/07/11 76 FR 1126 Comment Period End 02/18/11 Final Rule 04/28/11 76 FR 23713 NPRM 08/04/11 76 FR 47114 Second FNPRM 08/04/11 76 FR 47114 3rd R&O 09/28/11 76 FR 59916 NPRM Comment Period End 11/02/11 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0952, *Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AG34 490. Enhanced 911 Services for Wireline *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 222; 47 U.S.C. 251 *Abstract:* The rules generally will assist State governments in drafting legislation that will ensure that multiline telephone systems are compatible with the enhanced 911 network. The Public Notice seeks comment on whether the Commission, rather than States, should regulate multiline telephone systems, and whether part 68 of the Commission's rules should be revised. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 10/11/94 59 FR 54878 FNPRM 01/23/03 68 FR 3214 Second FNPRM 02/11/04 69 FR 6595 R&O 02/11/04 69 FR 6578 Public Notice 01/13/05 70 FR 2405 Comment Period End 03/29/05 NOI 01/13/11 76 FR 2297 NOI Comment Period End 03/14/11 Public Notice (Release Date) 05/21/12 Public Notice Comment Period End 08/06/12 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0952, *Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AG60 491. In the Matter of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 229; 47 U.S.C. 1001 to 1008 *Abstract:* All of the decisions in this proceeding thus far are aimed at implementation of provisions of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 10/10/97 62 FR 63302 Order 01/13/98 63 FR 1943 FNPRM 11/16/98 63 FR 63639 R&O 01/29/99 64 FR 51462 Order 03/29/99 64 FR 14834 Second R&O 09/23/99 64 FR 51462 Third R&O 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 Order 10/05/01 66 FR 50841 Order on Remand 05/02/02 67 FR 21999 NPRM 09/23/04 69 FR 56976 First R&O 10/13/05 70 FR 59704 Second R&O 07/05/06 71 FR 38091 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0952, *Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AG74 492. Development of Operational, Technical, and Spectrum Requirements for Public Safety Communications Requirements *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201 and 202; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 337(a); 47 U.S.C. 403 *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 11/02/98 63 FR 58645 Third NPRM 11/02/98 63 FR 58685 First MO&O 11/04/99 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 MO&O 11/07/00 65 FR 66644 Third R&O 11/07/00 65 FR 66644 Fifth NPRM 02/16/01 66 FR 10660 Fourth R&O 02/16/01 66 FR 10632 Fourth MO&O 09/27/02 67 FR 61002 Sixth NPRM 11/08/02 67 FR 68079 Fifth R&O 12/13/02 67 FR 76697 Seventh NPRM 04/27/05 70 FR 21726 Sixth R&O 04/27/05 70 FR 21671 Eighth NPRM 04/07/06 71 FR 17786 NPRM 09/21/06 71 FR 55149 Ninth NPRM 01/10/07 72 FR 1201 R&O and FNPRM 05/02/07 72 FR 24238 Second R&O 08/24/07 72 FR 48814 Second FNPRM 05/21/08 73 FR 29582 Third FNPRM 10/03/08 73 FR 57750 Third R&O 01/25/11 76 FR 51271 Fourth FNPRM 01/25/11 76 FR 51271 Fourth FNPRM Comment Period End 05/10/11 Fourth R&O 07/20/11 76 FR 62309 R&O (release date) 04/01/13 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Brian Marenco, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0838, *Email: brian.marenco@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AG85 493. Implementation of 911 Act (CC Docket No. 92-105, WT Docket No. 00-110) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 202; 47 U.S.C. 208; 47 U.S.C. 210; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 251(e); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 308 to 309(j); 47 U.S.C. 310 *Abstract:* This proceeding was separate from the Commission's proceeding on Enhanced 911 Emergency Systems
(E911)in that it intended to implement provisions of the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 through the promotion of public safety by the deployment of a seamless, nationwide emergency communications infrastructure that includes wireless communications services. More specifically, the chief goal of the proceeding is to ensure that all emergency calls are routed to the appropriate local emergency authority to provide assistance. The E911 proceeding goes a step further and was aimed at improving the effectiveness and reliability of wireless 911 dispatchers with additional information on wireless 911 calls. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite Fourth R&O, Third NPRM 09/19/00 65 FR 56752 NPRM 09/19/00 65 FR 56757 Fifth R&O, First R&O, and MO&O 01/14/02 67 FR 1643 Final Rule 01/25/02 67 FR 3621 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* David H. Siehl, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-1313, *Fax:* 202 418-2816, *Email: david.siehl@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AH90 494. Commission Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications (PS Docket No. 11-82) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 155; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 251 *Abstract:* The 2004 Report and Order extended the Commission's outage reporting requirements to non-wireline carriers and streamlined reporting through a new electronic template. Nine petitions for reconsideration were filed and remain pending. A Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the unique communications needs of airports also remains pending. The 2012 Report and Order extended the Commission's outage reporting requirements to interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol
(VoIP)services where there is a complete loss of connectivity that has the potential to affect at least 900,000 user minutes. Interconnected VoIP service providers will file outage reports through the same electronic mechanism as providers of other services. They will be required to submit a “Notification” and a “Final Report.” A notification is due within 4 hours of discovering a reportable outage when the outage affects a facility serving a 911 call center, and within 24 hours when the outage does not affect such facilities. A Final Report is due within 30 days. The Commission indicated that the technical issues involved in identifying and reporting significant outages of broadband Internet services requires further study. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/26/04 69 FR 15761 FNPRM 11/26/04 69 FR 68859 R&O 12/03/04 69 FR 70316 Announcement of Effective Date and Partial Stay 12/30/04 69 FR 78338 Petition for Recon 02/15/05 70 FR 7737 Amendment of Delegated Authority 02/21/08 73 FR 9462 Public Notice 08/02/10 NPRM 05/13/11 76 FR 33686 NPRM Comment Period End 08/08/11 R&O 02/21/12 77 FR 25088 Final Rule; Correction 01/30/13 78 FR 6216 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-7452, *Email: lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AI22 495. E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers (Dockets Nos. GN 11-117, PS 07-114, WC 05-196, WC 04-36) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 251(e); 47 U.S.C. 303(r) *Abstract:* The notice seeks comment on what additional steps the Commission should take to ensure that providers of Voice over Internet Protocol services that interconnect with the public switched telephone network provide ubiquitous and reliable enhanced 911 service. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/29/04 69 FR 16193 NPRM 06/29/05 70 FR 37307 R&O 06/29/05 70 FR 37273 NPRM Comment Period End 09/12/05 NPRM 06/20/07 72 FR 33948 NPRM Comment Period End 09/18/07 FNPRM, NOI 11/02/10 75 FR 67321 Order, Extension of Comment Period 01/07/11 76 FR 1126 Comment Period End 02/18/11 2nd FNPRM, NPRM 08/04/11 76 FR 47114 2nd FNPRM Comment Period End 11/02/11 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0952, *Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AI62 496. Stolen Vehicle Recovery System
(SVRS)*Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303 *Abstract:* The Report and Order amends 47 CFR 90.20(e)(6) governing stolen vehicle recovery system operations at 173.075 MHz, by increasing the radiated power limit for narrowband base stations; increasing the power output limit for narrowband base stations; increasing the power output limit for narrowband mobile transceivers; modifying the base station duty cycle; increasing the tracking duty cycle for mobile transceivers; and retaining the requirement for TV channel 7 interference studies and that such studies must be served on TV channel 7 stations. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 08/23/06 71 FR 49401 NPRM Comment Period End 10/10/06 R&O 10/14/08 73 FR 60631 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Zenji Nakazawa, Associate Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-7949, *Email: zenji.nakazaw@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ01 497. Commercial Mobile Alert System *Legal Authority:* Pub. L. 109-347 title VI; EO 13407; 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) *Abstract:* In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Commission initiated a comprehensive rulemaking to establish a commercial mobile alert system under which commercial mobile service providers may elect to transmit emergency alerts to the public. The Commission has issued three orders adopting CMAS rules as required by statute. Issues raised in an FNPRM regarding testing requirements for noncommercial educational and public broadcast television stations remain outstanding. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 01/03/08 73 FR 545 NPRM Comment Period End 02/04/08 First R&O 07/24/08 73 FR 43009 Second R&O 08/14/08 73 FR 47550 FNPRM 08/14/08 73 FR 47568 FNPRM Comment Period End 09/15/08 Third R&O 09/22/08 73 FR 54511 Order 02/25/13 78 FR 16806 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-7452, *Email: lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ03 498. Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements; PS Docket No. 07-114 *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 332 *Abstract:* This is related to the proceedings in which the FCC has previously acted to improve the quality of all emergency services. Wireless carriers must provide specific automatic location information in connection with 911 emergency calls to Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs). Wireless licensees must satisfy Enhanced 911 location accuracy standards at either a county-based or a PSAP-based geographic level. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/20/07 72 FR 33948 R&O 02/14/08 73 FR 8617 Public Notice 09/25/08 73 FR 55473 Public Notice 11/18/09 74 FR 59539 2nd R&O 11/18/10 75 FR 70604 Second NPRM 08/04/11 76 FR 47114 Second NPRM Comment Period End 11/02/11 FNPRM; NOI 11/02/10 75 FR 67321 Final Rule 04/28/11 76 FR 23713 NPRM, 3rd R&O, and 2nd FNPRM 09/28/11 76 FR 59916 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0952, *Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ52 499. 911 Reliability (PS Docket No. 13-75) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 154(o); 47 U.S.C. 201(b); 47 U.S.C. 214(d); 47 U.S.C. 218; * * * *Abstract:* The Federal Communications Commission proposes a range of approaches to ensure that providers of 911 communications services implement best practices and other sound engineering principles to improve the reliability and resiliency of the nation's 911 networks. The NPRM also proposes amendments to the Commission's current rules to clarify and add specificity to service providers' obligations to notify 911 call centers of communications outages. This action follows an inquiry by the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau into widespread 911 service outages during the June 2012 Derecho storm. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 04/12/13 78 FR 21879 NPRM Comment Period End 05/13/13 NPRM Reply Comment Period End 05/28/13 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Eric Schmidt, Attorney-Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-1214, *Email: eric.schmidt@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ95 500. Private Land Radio Services/Miscellaneous Wireless Communications Services *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 301-303; 47 U.S.C. 307-309; Pub. L. 112-96 *Abstract:* This action proposes technical rules to protect against harmful radio frequency interference in the spectrum designated for public safety services under the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 04/24/13 78 FR 24138 NPRM Comment Period End 05/24/13 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Genaro Fullano, Legal Counsel, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-1400, *Email: genaro.fullano@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ99 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
(FCC)Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Proposed Rule Stage 501. Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 2155-2175 MHz Band; WT Docket No. 13-185 *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 301 *Abstract:* This proceeding explores the possible uses of the 2155-2175 MHz frequency band (AWS-3) to support the introduction of new advanced wireless services, including third generations as well as future generations of wireless systems. Advanced wireless systems could provide for a wide range of voice data and broadband services over a variety of mobile and fixed networks. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(NPRM)sought comment on what service rules should be adopted in the AWS-3 band. We requested comment on rules for licensing this spectrum in a manner that will permit it to be fully and promptly utilized to bring advanced wireless services to American consumers. Our objective is to allow for the most effective and efficient use of the spectrum in this band, while also encouraging development of robust wireless broadband services. We proposed to apply our flexible, market-oriented rules to the band in order to meet this objective. Thereafter, the Commission released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), seeking comment on the Commission's proposed AWS-3 rules, which include adding 5 megahertz of spectrum (2175-80 MHz) to the AWS-3 band, and requiring licensees of that spectrum to provide—using up to 25 percent of its wireless network capacity—free, two-way broadband Internet service at engineered data rates of at least 768 kbps downstream. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 11/14/07 72 FR 64013 NPRM Comment Period End 01/14/08 FNPRM 06/25/08 73 FR 35995 FNPRM Comment Period End 08/11/08 FNPRM 08/20/13 78 FR 51559 FNPRM Comment Period End 10/16/13 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Peter Daronco, Associate Division Chief, Broadband Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-7235, *Email: peter.daronco@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ19 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
(FCC)Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Long-Term Actions 502. Reexamination of Roaming Obligations of Commercial Mobile Radio Service Providers *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152(n); 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 201(b); 47 U.S.C. 251(a); 47 U.S.C. 253; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 332(c)(1)(B); 47 U.S.C. 309 *Abstract:* This rulemaking considers whether the Commission should adopt an automatic roaming rule for voice services for Commercial Mobile Radio Services and whether the Commission should adopt a roaming rule for mobile data services. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 11/21/00 65 FR 69891 NPRM 09/28/05 70 FR 56612 NPRM 01/19/06 71 FR 3029 FNPRM 08/30/07 72 FR 50085 Final Rule 08/30/07 72 FR 50064 Final Rule 04/28/10 75 FR 22263 FNPRM 04/28/10 75 FR 22338 2nd R&O 05/06/11 76 FR 26199 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Peter Trachtenberg, Associate Division Chief SCPD, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-7369, *Email: peter.trachtenberg@fcc.gov.* Christina Clearwater, Assistant Division Chief, SCPD, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-1893, *Email: christina.clearwater@fcc.gov* . *RIN:* 3060-AH83 503. Review of Part 87 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Aviation (WT Docket No. 01-289) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307(e) *Abstract:* This proceeding is intended to streamline, consolidate, and revise our part 87 rules governing the Aviation Radio Service. The rule changes are designed to ensure these rules reflect current technological advances. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 10/16/01 66 FR 64785 NPRM Comment Period End 03/14/02 R&O and FNPRM 10/16/03 FNPRM 04/12/04 69 FR 19140 FNPRM Comment Period End 07/12/04 R&O 06/14/04 69 FR 32577 NPRM 12/06/06 71 FR 70710 NPRM Comment Period End 03/06/07 Final Rule 12/06/06 71 FR 70671 3rd R&O 03/29/11 76 FR 17347 Stay Order 03/29/11 76 FR 17353 3rd FNPRM 01/30/13 78 FR 6276 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Jeff Tobias, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0680, *Email: jeff.tobias@fcc.gov* . *RIN:* 3060-AI35 504. Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act
(CSEA)and Modernization of the Commission's Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures (WT Docket No. 05-211) *Legal Authority:* 15 U.S.C. 79; 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and (j); 47 U.S.C. 155; 47 U.S.C. 155(c); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 309(j); 47 U.S.C. 325(e); 47 U.S.C. 334; 47 U.S.C. 336; 47 U.S.C. 339; 47 U.S.C. 554 *Abstract:* This proceeding implements rules and procedures needed to comply with the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act (CSEA). It establishes a mechanism for reimbursing Federal agencies out of spectrum auction proceeds for the cost of relocating their operations from certain “eligible frequencies” that have been reallocated from Federal to non-Federal use. It also seeks to improve the Commission's ability to achieve Congress' directives with regard to designated entities and to ensure that, in accordance with the intent of Congress, every recipient of its designated entity benefits is an entity that uses its licenses to directly provide facilities-based telecommunications services for the benefit of the public. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/14/05 70 FR 43372 NPRM Comment Period End 08/26/05 Declaratory Ruling 06/14/05 70 FR 43322 R&O 01/24/06 71 FR 6214 FNPRM 02/03/06 71 FR 6992 FNPRM Comment Period End 02/24/06 Second R&O 04/25/06 71 FR 26245 Order on Recon of Second R&O 06/02/06 71 FR 34272 NPRM 06/21/06 71 FR 35594 NPRM Comment Period End 08/21/06 Reply Comment Period End 09/19/06 Second Order and Recon of Second R&O 04/04/08 73 FR 18528 Order 02/01/12 77 FR 16470 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Kelly Quinn, Assistant Chief, Auctions and Spectrum Access Division, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-7384, *Email: kelly.quinn@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AI88 505. Facilitating the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational, and Other Advanced Services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690 MHz Bands *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 336 and 337 *Abstract:* The Commission seeks comment on whether to assign Educational Broadband Service
(EBS)spectrum in the Gulf of Mexico. It also seeks comment on how to license unassigned and available EBS spectrum. Specifically, we seek comment on whether it would be in the public interest to develop a scheme for licensing unassigned EBS spectrum that avoids mutual exclusivity; we ask whether EBS eligible entities could participate fully in a spectrum auction; we seek comment on the use of small business size standards and bidding credits for EBS if we adopt a licensing scheme that could result in mutually exclusive applications; we seek comment on the proper market size and size of spectrum blocks for new EBS licenses; and we seek comment on issuing one license to a State agency designated by the Governor to be the spectrum manager, using frequency coordinators to avoid mutually exclusive EBS applications, as well as other alternative licensing schemes. The Commission must develop a new licensing scheme for EBS in order to achieve the Commission's goal of facilitating the development of new and innovative wireless services for the benefit of students throughout the nation. In addition, the Commission has sought comment on a proposal intended to make it possible to use wider channel bandwidths for the provision of broadband services in these spectrum bands. The proposed changes may permit operators to use spectrum more efficiently, and to provide higher data rates to consumers, thereby advancing key goals of the National Broadband Plan. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 04/02/03 68 FR 34560 NPRM Comment Period End 09/08/03 FNPRM 07/29/04 69 FR 72048 FNPRM Comment Period End 01/10/03 R&O 07/29/04 69 FR 72020 MO&O 04/27/06 71 FR 35178 FNPRM 03/20/08 73 FR 26067 FNPRM Comment Period End 07/07/08 MO&O 03/20/08 73 FR 26032 MO&O 09/28/09 74 FR 49335 FNPRM 09/28/09 74 FR 49356 FNPRM Comment Period End 10/13/09 R&O 06/03/10 75 FR 33729 FNPRM 05/27/11 76 FR 32901 FNPRM Comment Period End 07/22/11 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommuncations Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0797, *Email: john.schauble@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ12 506. Amendment of the Rules Regarding Maritime Automatic Identification Systems (WT Docket No. 04-344) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 306; 47 U.S.C. 307(e); 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 161 *Abstract:* This action adopts additional measures for domestic implementation of Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), an advanced marine vessel tracking and navigation technology that can significantly enhance our Nation's homeland security as well as maritime safety. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite Final Rule 01/29/09 74 FR 5117 Final Rule Effective 03/02/09 Petition for Recon 04/03/09 74 FR 15271 Final Rule 05/26/11 76 FR 33653 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Jeff Tobias, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0680, *Email: jeff.tobias@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ16 507. Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 1915 to 1920 MHz, 1995 to 2000 MHz, 2020 to 2025 MHz, and 2175 to 2180 MHz Bands *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 301; * * * *Abstract:* This proceeding explores the possible uses of the 1915-1920 MHz, 1995-2000 MHz, 2020-2025 MHz, and 2175-2180 MHz Bands (collectively AWS-2) to support the introduction of new advanced wireless services, including third generations as well as future generations of wireless systems. Advanced wireless systems could provide for a wide range of voice data and broadband services over a variety of mobile and fixed networks. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(NPRM)sought comment on what service rules should be adopted in the AWS-2 band. We requested comment on rules for licensing this spectrum in a manner that will permit it to be fully and promptly utilized to bring advanced wireless services to American consumers. Our objective is to allow for the most effective and efficient use of the spectrum in this band, while also encouraging development of robust wireless broadband services. Thereafter, the Commission released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), seeking comment on the Commission's proposed rules for the 1915-1920 MHz and 1995-2000 MHz bands. In addition, the Commission proposed to add 5 megahertz of spectrum (2175-80 MHz band) to the 2155-2175 MHz band, and would require the licensee of the 2155-2180 MHz band to provide—using up to 25 percent of its wireless network capacity—free, two-way broadband Internet service at engineered data rates of at least 768 kbps downstream. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 11/02/04 69 FR 63489 NPRM Comment Period End 01/24/05 FNPRM 06/25/08 73 FR 35995 FNPRM Comment Period End 08/11/08 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Peter Daronco, Associate Division Chief, Broadband Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-7235, *Email: peter.daronco@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ20 508. Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations in the 698-806 MHz Band (WT Docket No. 08-166) Public Interest Spectrum Coalition, Petition for Rulemaking Regarding Low Power Auxiliary *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 301 and 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 304; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 309; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 336 and 337 *Abstract:* In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Order, to facilitate the DTV transition the Commission tentatively concludes to amend its rules to make clear that the operation of low power auxiliary stations within the 700 MHz Band will no longer be permitted after the end of the DTV transition. The Commission also tentatively concludes to prohibit the manufacture, import, sale, offer for sale, or shipment of devices that operate as low power auxiliary stations in the 700 MHz Band. In addition, for those licensees that have obtained authorizations to operate low power auxiliary stations in spectrum that includes the 700 MHz Band beyond the end of the DTV transition, the Commission tentatively concludes that it will modify these licenses so as not to permit such operations in the 700 MHz Band after February 17, 2009. The Commission also seeks comment on issues raised by the Public Interest Spectrum Coalition
(PISC)in its informal complaint and petition for rulemaking. The Commission also imposes a freeze on the filing of new license applications that seek to operate on any 700 MHz Band frequencies (698-806 MHz) after the end of the DTV transition, February 17, 2009, as well as on granting any request for equipment authorization of low power auxiliary station devices that would operate in any of the 700 MHz Band frequencies. The Commission also holds in abeyance, until the conclusion of this proceeding, any pending license applications and equipment authorization requests that involve operation of low power auxiliary devices on frequencies in the 700 MHz Band after the end of the DTV transition. On January 15, 2010, the Commission released a Report and Order that prohibits the distribution and sale of wireless microphones that operate in the 700 MHz Band (698-806 MHz, channels 52-69) and includes a number of provisions to clear these devices from that band. These actions help complete an important part of the DTV transition by clearing the 700 MHz Band to enable the rollout of communications services for public safety and the deployment of next generation wireless devices. On January 15, 2010, the Commission also released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on the operation of low power auxiliary stations, including wireless microphones, in the core TV bands (channels 2-51, excluding channel 37). Among the issues the Commission is considering in the Further Notice are revisions to its rules to expand eligibility for licenses to operate wireless microphones under part 74; the operation of wireless microphones on an unlicensed basis in the core TV bands under part 15; technical rules to apply to low power wireless audio devices, including wireless microphones, operating in the core TV bands on an unlicensed basis under part 15 of the rules; and long-term solutions to address the operation of wireless microphones and the efficient use of the core TV spectrum. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 09/03/08 73 FR 51406 NPRM Comment Period End 10/20/08 R&O 01/22/10 75 FR 3622 FNPRM 01/22/10 75 FR 3682 FNPRM Comment Period End 03/22/10 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* G. William Stafford, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0563, *Fax:* 202 418-3956, *Email: bill.stafford@fcc.gov* . *RIN:* 3060-AJ21 509. Amendment of the Commission's Rules To Improve Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, and To Consolidate the 800 MHz and 900 MHz Business and Industrial/Land Transportation Pool Channels *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 332 *Abstract:* This action adopts rules that retain the current site-based licensing paradigm for the 900 MHz B/ILT “white space”; adopts interference protection rules applicable to all licensees operating in the 900 MHz B/ILT spectrum; and lifts, on a rolling basis, the freeze placed on applications for new 900 MHz B/ILT licenses in September 2004—the lift being tied to the completion of rebanding in each 800 MHz National Public Safety Planning Advisory Committee (NPSPAC) region. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/18/05 70 FR 13143 NPRM Comment Period End 06/12/05 70 FR 23080 Final Rule 12/16/08 73 FR 67794 Petition for Recon 03/12/09 74 FR 10739 Order on Recon 07/17/13 78 FR 42701 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Joyce Jones, Attorney Advisor, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-1327, *Email: joyce.jones@fcc.gov* . *RIN:* 3060-AJ22 510. Amendment of Part 101 to Accommodate 30 MHz Channels in the 6525-6875 MHz Band and Provide Conditional Authorization on Channels in the 21.8-22.0 and 23.0-23.2 GHz Band (WT Docket No. 04-114) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 310; 47 U.S.C. 319; 47 U.S.C. 324; 47 U.S.C. 332 and 333 *Abstract:* The Commission seeks comments on modifying its rules to authorize channels with bandwidths of as much as 30 MHz in the 6525-6875 MHz band. We also propose to allow conditional authorization on additional channels in the 21.8-22.0 and 23.0-23.2 GHz bands. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/29/09 74 FR 36134 NPRM Comment Period End 07/22/09 R&O 06/11/10 75 FR 41767 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0797, *Email: john.schauble@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ28 511. In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698 to 746, 747 to 762, and 777 to 792 MHz Bands *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309 *Abstract:* This is one of several docketed proceedings involved in the establishment of rules governing wireless licenses in the 698-806 MHz Band (the 700 MHz Band). This spectrum is being vacated by television broadcasters in TV Channels 52-69. It is being made available for wireless services, including public safety and commercial services, as a result of the digital television
(DTV)transition. This docket has to do with service rules for the commercial services, and is known as the 700 MHz Commercial Services proceeding. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 08/03/06 71 FR 48506 NPRM 09/20/06 FNPRM 05/02/07 72 FR 24238 FNPRM Comment Period End 05/23/07 R&O 07/31/07 72 FR 48814 Order on Recon 09/24/07 72 FR 56015 Second FNPRM 05/14/08 73 FR 29582 Second FNPRM Comment Period End 06/20/08 Third FNPRM 09/05/08 73 FR 57750 Third FNPRM Comment Period End 11/03/08 Second R&O 02/20/09 74 FR 8868 Final Rule 03/04/09 74 FR 8868 Order on Recon 03/01/13 78 FR 19424 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Paul D'Ari, Spectrum and Competition Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-1550, *Fax:* 202 418-7447, *Email: paul.dari@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ35 512. National Environmental Act Compliance for Proposed Tower Registrations; in the Matter of Effects on Migratory Birds *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(q); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309(g); 42 U.S.C. 4321 *et seq.* *Abstract:* On April 14, 2009, American Bird Conservancy, Defenders of Wildlife, and National Audubon Society filed a Petition for Expedited Rulemaking and Other Relief. The petitioners request that the Commission adopt on an expedited basis a variety of new rules which they assert are necessary to comply with environmental statutes and their implementing regulations. This proceeding addresses the Petition for Expedited Rulemaking and Other Relief. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 11/22/06 71 FR 67510 NPRM Comment Period End 02/20/07 New NPRM Comment Period End 05/23/07 Order on Remand 01/26/12 77 FR 3935 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Jeff Steinberg, Deputy Chief, Spectrum and Competition Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0896. *RIN:* 3060-AJ36 513. Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission's Rules *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303 *Abstract:* This proceeding considers rule changes impacting miscellaneous part 90 Private Land Mobile Radio rules. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/13/07 72 FR 32582 FNPRM 04/14/10 75 FR 19340 Order on Recon 05/27/10 75 FR 29677 5th R&O 05/16/13 78 FR 28749 Petition for Reconsideration 07/23/13 78 FR 44091 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Rodney P Conway, Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2904, *Fax:* 202 418-1944, *Email: rodney.conway@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ37 514. Amendment of Part 101 of the Commission's Rules for Microwave Use and Broadcast Auxiliary Service Flexibility *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 157; 47 U.S.C. 160 and 201; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 310; 47 U.S.C. 319 and 324; 47 U.S.C. 332 and 333 *Abstract:* In this document, the Commission commences a proceeding to remove regulatory barriers to the use of spectrum for wireless backhaul and other point-to-point and point-to-multipoint communications. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 08/05/10 75 FR 52185 NPRM Comment Period End 11/22/10 R&O 09/27/11 76 FR 59559 FNPRM 09/27/11 76 FR 59614 FNPRM Comment Period End 10/25/11 R&O 09/05/12 77 FR 54421 FNPRM 09/05/12 77 FR 54511 FNPRM Comment Period End 10/22/12 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommuncations Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0797, *Email: john.schauble@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ47 515. 2004 and 2006 Biennial Regulatory Reviews—Streamlining and Other Revisions of the Commission's Rules Governing Construction, Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 154(i)-(j) and 161; 47 U.S.C. 303(q) *Abstract:* In this NPRM, in WT Docket No. 10-88, the Commission seeks comment on revisions to part 17 of the Commission's rules governing construction, marking, and lighting of antenna structures. The Commission initiated this proceeding to update and modernize the part 17 rules. These proposed revisions are intended to improve compliance with these rules and allow the Commission to enforce them more effectively, helping to better ensure the safety of pilots and aircraft passengers nationwide. The proposed revisions would also remove outdated and burdensome requirements without compromising the Commission's statutory responsibility to prevent antenna structures from being hazards or menaces to air navigation. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 05/21/10 75 FR 28517 NPRM Comment Period End 07/20/10 NPRM Reply Comment Period End 08/19/10 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Dan Abeyta, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-1538, *Email: dan.abeyta@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ50 516. Universal Service Reform Mobility Fund (WT Docket No. 10-208) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 155; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 205; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 254; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 303(y); 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310 *Abstract:* This proceeding establishes the Mobility Fund which provides an initial infusion of funds toward solving persistent gaps in mobile services through targeted, one-time support for the build-out of current and next-generation wireless infrastructure in areas where these services are unavailable. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 10/14/10 75 FR 67060 NPRM Comment Period End 01/18/11 R&O 11/29/11 76 FR 73830 FNPRM 12/16/11 76 FR 78384 R&O 12/28/11 76 FR 81562 2nd R&O 07/03/12 77 FR 39435 4th Order on Recon 08/14/12 77 FR 48453 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Scott Mackoul, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0660. *RIN:* 3060-AJ58 517. Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite Service Bands at 1525-1559 MHz and 1626.5-1660.5 MHz, 1610-1626.5 MHz and 2483.5-2500 MHz, and 2000-2020 MHz and 2180-2200 MHz *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151 and 154; 47 U.S.C. 303 and 310 *Abstract:* The Commission proposes steps to make additional spectrum available for new investment in mobile broadband networks while ensuring that the United States maintains robust mobile satellite service capabilities. Mobile broadband is emerging as one of America's most dynamic innovation and economic platforms. Yet tremendous demand growth will soon test the limits of spectrum availability. 90 megahertz of spectrum allocated to the Mobile Satellite Service (MSS)—in the 2 GHz band, Big LEO band, and L-band—are potentially available for terrestrial mobile broadband use. The Commission seeks to remove regulatory barriers to terrestrial use, and to promote additional investments, such as those recently made possible by a transaction between Harbinger Capital Partners and SkyTerra Communications, while retaining sufficient market wide MSS capability. The Commission proposes to add co-primary Fixed and Mobile allocations to the 2 GHz band, consistent with the International Table of Allocations. This allocation modification is a precondition for more flexible licensing of terrestrial services within the band. Second, the Commission proposes to apply the Commission's secondary market policies and rules applicable to terrestrial services to all transactions involving the use of MSS bands for terrestrial services in order to create greater predictability and regulatory parity with bands licensed for terrestrial mobile broadband service. The Commission also requests comment on further steps we can take to increase the value, utilization, innovation, and investment in MSS spectrum generally. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 07/15/10 75 FR 49871 NPRM Comment Period End 09/30/10 R&O 04/06/11 76 FR 31252 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Jeremy Marcus, Assistant Chief, Broadband Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0059, *Fax:* 202 418-7257, *Email: jeremy.marcus@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ59 518. Improving Spectrum Efficiency Through Flexible Channel Spacing and Bandwidth Utilization for Economic Area-Based 800 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio Licensees (WT Docket Nos. 12-64 and 11-110) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 308 *Abstract:* This proceeding was initiated to allow EA-based 800 MHz SMR Licensees in 813.5-824/858.5-869 MHz to exceed the channel spacing and bandwidth limitation in section 90.209 of the Commission's rules subject to conditions. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/29/12 77 FR 18991 NPRM Comment Period End 04/13/12 R&O 05/24/12 77 FR 33972 Petition for Recon Public Notice 08/16/12 77 FR 53163 Petition for Recon PN Comment Period End 09/27/12 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Brian Regan, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2849, *Email: brian.regan@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ71 519. Service Rules for Advaned Wireless Services in the 2000-2020 MHz and 2180-2200 MHz Bands *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 153; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 227; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 308; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 319; 47 U.S.C. 324; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 333 *Abstract:* In the Report and Order, the Commission increased the Nation's supply of spectrum for mobile broadband by removing unnecessary barriers to flexible use of spectrum currently assigned to the Mobile Satellite Service
(MSS)in the 2 GHz band. This action carries out a recommendation in the National Broadband Plan that the Commission enable the provision of stand-alone terrestrial services in this spectrum. We do so by adopting service, technical, assignment, and licensing rules for this spectrum. These rules are designed to provide for flexible use of this spectrum, to encourage innovation and investment in mobile broadband, and to provide a stable regulatory environment in which broadband deployment could develop. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM Comment Period End 04/17/12 NPRM 04/17/12 77 FR 22720 R&O 05/05/13 78 FR 8229 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Jeremy Marcus, Assistant Chief, Broadband Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0059, *Fax:* 202 418-7257, *Email: jeremy.marcus@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ73 520. Promoting Interoperability in the 700 MHz Commercial Spectrum; Interoperability of Mobile User Equipment Across Paired Commercial Spectrum Blocks in the 700 MHz Band *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154 (j); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(b); 47 U.S.C. 303(e); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 304; 47 U.S.C. 307(a); 47 U.S.C. 309(j)(3); 47 U.S.C. 316(a)(1); 47 CFR 1.401 *et seq.* *Abstract:* The Commission seeks comment on whether the customers of lower 700 MHz B and C block licensees would experience harmful interference—and if so, to what degree—if the lower 700 MHz band were interoperable. The Commission also explores the next steps should it find that interoperability would cause limited or no harmful interference to lower 700 MHz B and C block licensees, or that such interference can reasonably be mitigated through industry efforts and/or through modifications to the Commission's technical rules or other regulatory measures. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 04/02/12 77 FR 19575 NPRM Comment Period End 06/01/12 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Brenda Boykin, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2062, *Email: brenda.boykin@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ78 521. Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Related to the 1915-1920 MHz and 1995-2000 MHz Bands (WT Docket No. 12-357) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 308; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310 *Abstract:* The Commission proposes rules for the Advanced Wireless Services
(AWS)H Block that would make available tem megahertz of flexible use. The proposal would extend the widely deployed Personal Communications Services
(PCS)band, which is used by the four national providers as well as regional and rural providers to offer mobile service across the nation. The additional spectrum for mobile use will help ensure that the speed, capacity, and ubiquity of the Nation's wireless networks keeps pace with the skyrocketing demand for mobile services. Today's action is a first step in implementing the Congressional directive in the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Spectrum Act) that we grant new initial licenses for the 1915-1920 MHz and 1995-2000 MHz bands (the Lower H Block and Upper H Block, respectively) through a system of competitive bidding—unless doing so would cause harmful interference to commercial mobile service licenses in the 1930-1985 MHz (PCS downlink) band. The potential for harmful interference to the PCS downlink band relates only to the Lower H Block transmissions, and may be addressed by appropriate technical rules, including reduced power limits on H Block devices. We therefore propose to pair and license the Lower H Block and the Upper H Block for flexible use, including mobile broadband, with an aim to assign the licenses through competitive bidding in 2013. In the event that we conclude that the Lower H Block cannot be used without causing harmful interference to PCS, we propose to license the Upper H Block for full power and seek comment on appropriate use for the Lower H Block, including Unlicensed PCS. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 01/08/13 78 FR 1166 NPRM Comment Period End 03/06/13 R&O 08/16/13 78 FR 50213 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *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-AJ86 522. Amendment of Parts 1, 2, 22, 24, 27, 90 and 95 of the Commission's Rules To Improve Wireless Coverage Through the Use of Signal Boosters (WT Docket No. 10-4) *Legal Authority:* 15 U.S.C. 79; 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 155; 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 227; 47 U.S.C. 303(r) *Abstract:* This action adopts new technical, operational, and registration requirements for signal boosters, and creates two classes of signal boosters—Consumer and Industrial—with distinct regulatory requirements for each, thereby establishing a two-step transition process for equipment certification for both consumer and industrial signal boosters sold and marketed in the United States. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 05/10/11 76 FR 26983 R&O 04/11/13 78 FR 21555 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Joyce Jones, Attorney Advisor, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-1327, *Email: joyce.jones@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ87 523. Amendment of the Commission's Rules Governing Certain Aviation Ground Station Equipment (Squitter) (WT DocketT Nos. 10-61 and 09-42) *Legal Authority:* 48 Stat 1066, 1082 as amended; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307(e); 47 U.S.C. 151 to 156; 47 U.S.C. 301 *Abstract:* This action amends part 87 rules to authorize new ground station technologies to promote safety and allow use of frequency 1090 MHz by aeronautical utility mobile stations for airport surface detection equipment commonly referred to as “squitters,” to help reduce collisions between aircraft and airport ground vehicles. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 04/28/10 75 FR 22352 R&O (Release Date) 03/01/13 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Tim Maguire, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2155, *Fax:* 202 418-7247, *Email: tim.maguire@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ88 524. Amendment of the Commission's Rules Concerning Commercial Radio Operations (WT Docket No. 10-177) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 332(a)2 *Abstract:* This action amends parts 0, 1, 13, 80, and 87 of the Commission's rules concerning commercial radio operator licenses for maritime and aviation radio stations in order to reduce administrative burdens on the telecom industry. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 10/29/10 75 FR 66709 R&O 05/29/13 78 FR 32165 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Stanislava Kimball, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-1306, *Email: stanislava.kimball@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ91 525. • Radiolocation Operations in the 78-81 GHz Band; WT Docket No.11-202 *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307(e) *Abstract:* We amend our rules to permit the certification, licensing, and use of foreign object debris
(FOD)detection radar equipment in the 78-81 GHz band. The presence of FOD on airport runways, taxiways, aprons, and ramps poses a significant threat to the safety of air travel. FOD detection radar equipment will be authorized on a licensed basis under part 90 of our rules. Authorization of other potential radiolocation uses of the 78-81 GHz band will be considered in other proceedings. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 01/11/12 77 FR 1661 R&O 07/26/13 78 FR 45072 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes *Agency Contact:* Tim Maguire, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2155, *Fax:* 202 418-7247, *Email: tim.maguire@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AK04 526. • Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission's Rules To Permit Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) Technology; WT Docket No. 11-6 *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 161; 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 332(c)(7) *Abstract:* We modify our rules to permit the certification and use of Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) equipment under part 90 of our Rules. TETRA is a spectrally efficient digital technology with the potential to provide valuable benefits to land mobile radio users, such as higher security and lower latency than comparable technologies. It does not, however, conform to all of our current part 90 technical rules. In the Notice of Proposed Rule Making and Order
(NPRM)in this proceeding, the Commission proposed to amend part 90 to accommodate TETRA technology. We conclude that modifying the part 90 rules to permit the certification and use of TETRA equipment in two bands—the 450-470 MHz portion of the UHF band (421-512 MHz) and Business/Industrial Land Transportation 800 MHz band channels (809-824/854-869 MHz) that are not in the National Public Safety Planning Advisory Committee (NPSPAC) portion of the band—will give private land mobile radio
(PLMR)licensees additional equipment alternatives without increasing the potential for interference or other adverse effects on other licensees. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 05/11/11 76 FR 27296 R&O 10/10/12 77 FR 61535 Order on Recon 08/09/13 78 FR 48627 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Tim Maguire, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2155, *Fax:* 202 418-7247, *Email: tim.maguire@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AK05 527. • Promotig Technological Solutions To Combat Wireless Device Use in Correctional Facilities *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(b); 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 308; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310; 47 U.S.C. 332 *Abstract:* In this proceeding, the Commission proposes rules to encourage development of multiple technological solutions to combat the use of contraband wireless devices in correctional facilities nationwide. The Commission proposes lease modifications between wireless providers and managed access system operators. It also proposes to allow wireless providers to terminate service to a contraband device. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/18/13 78 FR 36469 NPRM Comment Period End 08/08/13 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Melissa Conway, Attorney Advisor, Wireless Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2887, *Email: melissa.conway@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AK06 FEDERAL COMMUMICATIONS COMMISSION
(FCC)Wireline Competition Bureau Long-Term Actions 528. Implementation of the Universal Service Portions of the 1996 Telecommunications Act *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151 *et seq.* *Abstract:* The goals of Universal Service, as mandated by the 1996 Act, are to promote the availability of quality services at just, reasonable, and affordable rates; increase access to advanced telecommunications services throughout the Nation; advance the availability of such services to all consumers, including those in low-income, rural, insular, and high-cost areas at rates that are reasonably comparable to those charged in urban areas. In addition, the 1996 Act states that all providers of telecommunications services should contribute to Federal universal service in some equitable and nondiscriminatory manner; there should be specific, predictable, and sufficient Federal and State mechanisms to preserve and advance universal service; all schools, classrooms, health care providers, and libraries should, generally, have access to advanced telecommunications services; and finally, that the Federal-State Joint Board and the Commission should determine those other principles that, consistent with the 1996 Act, are necessary to protect the public interest. More recently, modernization efforts for continuous improvements to the universal service programs are being realized consistent and in keeping with the goals envisioned by the National Broadband Plan. On February 19, 2010, the Commission released an Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that enabled schools that receive funding from the E-rate program to allow members of the general public to use the schools' Internet access during nonoperating hours through funding year 2010 (July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011) and sought comment on revising its rules to make this change permanent. On March 18, 2010, the Commission issued a Report & Order and Memorandum Opinion & Order. In this order, the Commission addressed an inequitable asymmetry in the Commission's current rules governing the receipt of universal service high-cost local switching support
(LSS)by small incumbent local exchange carriers (LECs). By modifying the Commission's rules to permit incumbent LECs that lose lines to receive additional LSS when they cross a threshold, the order provides LSS to all small LECs on the same basis. Nothing in the order is intended to address the long-term role of LSS in the Commission's high-cost on universal service policies, which the Commission is considering as part of comprehensive universal service reform. April 16, 2010, the Commission issued an Order and NPRM addressing high-cost universal service support for nonrural carriers serving insular areas. In the NPRM, the Commission sought comment on amending its rules to provide additional low-income support in Puerto Rico. On April 21, 2010, the Commission issued a Notice of Inquiry and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the first in a series of proceedings to kick off universal service support reform that is key to making broadband service available for millions of Americans who lack access. This NOI and NPRM sought comment on first steps to reform the distribution of universal service high-cost support. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite Recommended Decision Federal-State Joint Board, Universal Service 11/08/96 61 FR 63778 First R&O 05/08/97 62 FR 32862 Second R&O 05/08/97 62 FR 32862 Order on Recon 07/10/97 62 FR 40742 R&O and Second Order on Recon 07/18/97 62 FR 41294 Second R&O, and FNPRM 08/15/97 62 FR 47404 Third R&O 10/14/97 62 FR 56118 Second Order on Recon 11/26/97 62 FR 65036 Fourth Order on Recon 12/30/97 62 FR 2093 Fifth Order on Recon 06/22/98 63 FR 43088 Fifth R&O 10/28/98 63 FR 63993 Eighth Order on Recon 11/21/98 Second Recommended Decision 11/25/98 63 FR 67837 Thirteenth Order on Recon 06/09/99 64 FR 30917 FNPRM 06/14/99 64 FR 31780 FNPRM 09/30/99 64 FR 52738 Fourteenth Order on Recon 11/16/99 64 FR 62120 Fifteenth Order on Recon 11/30/99 64 FR 66778 Tenth R&O 12/01/99 64 FR 67372 Ninth R&O and Eighteenth Order on Recon 12/01/99 64 FR 67416 Nineteenth Order on Recon 12/30/99 64 FR 73427 Twentieth Order on Recon 05/08/00 65 FR 26513 Public Notice 07/18/00 65 FR 44507 Twelfth R&O, MO&O and FNPRM 08/04/00 65 FR 47883 FNPRM and Order 11/09/00 65 FR 67322 FNPRM 01/26/01 66 FR 7867 R&O and Order on Recon 03/14/01 66 FR 16144 NPRM 05/08/01 66 FR 28718 Order 05/22/01 66 FR 35107 Fourteenth R&O and FNPRM 05/23/01 66 FR 30080 FNPRM and Order 01/25/02 67 FR 7327 NPRM 02/15/02 67 FR 9232 NPRM and Order 02/15/02 67 FR 10846 FNPRM and R&O 02/26/02 67 FR 11254 NPRM 04/19/02 67 FR 34653 Order and Second FNPRM 12/13/02 67 FR 79543 NPRM 02/25/03 68 FR 12020 Public Notice 02/26/03 68 FR 10724 Second R&O and FNPRM 06/20/03 68 FR 36961 Twenty-Fifth Order on Recon, R&O, Order, and FNPRM 07/16/03 68 FR 41996 NPRM 07/17/03 68 FR 42333 Order 07/24/03 68 FR 47453 Order 08/06/03 68 FR 46500 Order and Order on Recon 08/19/03 68 FR 49707 Order on Remand, MO&O, FNPRM 10/27/03 68 FR 69641 R&O, Order on Recon, FNPRM 11/17/03 68 FR 74492 R&O, FNPRM 02/26/04 69 FR 13794 R&O, FNPRM 04/29/04 NPRM 05/14/04 69 FR 3130 NPRM 06/08/04 69 FR 40839 Order 06/28/04 69 FR 48232 Order on Recon & Fourth R&O 07/30/04 69 FR 55983 Fifth R&O and Order 08/13/04 69 FR 55097 Order 08/26/04 69 FR 57289 Second FNPRM 09/16/04 69 FR 61334 Order & Order on Recon 01/10/05 70 FR 10057 Sixth R&O 03/14/05 70 FR 19321 R&O 03/17/05 70 FR 29960 MO&O 03/30/05 70 FR 21779 NPRM & FNPRM 06/14/05 70 FR 41658 Order 10/14/05 70 FR 65850 Order 10/27/05 NPRM 01/11/06 71 FR 1721 Report Number 2747 01/12/06 71 FR 2042 Order 02/08/06 71 FR 6485 FNPRM 03/15/06 71 FR 13393 R&O and NPRM 07/10/06 71 FR 38781 Order 01/01/06 71 FR 6485 Order 05/16/06 71 FR 30298 MO&O and FNPRM 05/16/06 71 FR 29843 R&O 06/27/06 71 FR 38781 Public Notice 08/11/06 71 FR 50420 Order 09/29/06 71 FR 65517 Public Notice 03/12/07 72 FR 36706 Public Notice 03/13/07 72 FR 40816 Public Notice 03/16/07 72 FR 39421 Notice of Inquiry 04/16/07 NPRM 05/14/07 72 FR 28936 Recommended Decision 11/20/07 Order 02/14/08 73 FR 8670 NPRM 03/04/08 73 FR 11580 NPRM 03/04/08 73 FR 11591 R&O 05/05/08 73 FR 11837 Public Notice 07/02/08 73 FR 37882 NPRM 08/19/08 73 FR 48352 Notice of Inquiry 10/14/08 73 FR 60689 Order on Remand, R&O, FNPRM 11/12/08 73 FR 66821 R&O 05/22/09 74 FR 2395 Order & NPRM 03/24/10 75 FR 10199 R&O and MO&O 04/08/10 75 FR 17872 NOI and NPRM 05/13/10 75 FR 26906 Order and NPRM 05/28/10 75 FR 30024 NPRM 06/09/10 75 FR 32699 NPRM 08/09/10 75 FR 48236 NPRM 09/21/10 75 FR 56494 R&O 12/03/10 75 FR 75393 Order 01/27/11 76 FR 4827 NPRM 03/02/11 76 FR 11407 NPRM 03/02/11 76 FR 11632 NPRM 03/23/11 76 FR 16482 Order and NPRM 06/27/11 76 FR 37307 R&O 12/28/11 76 FR 81562 Order 03/09/12 77 FR 14297 R&O 03/30/12 77 FR 19125 Order 05/23/12 77 FR 30411 3rd Order on Recon 05/24/12 77 FR 30904 Public Notice 05/31/12 77 FR 32113 FNPRM 06/07/12 77 FR 33896 Public Notice 07/26/12 77 FR 43773 Order 08/30/12 77 FR 52616 Public Notice 02/28/12 77 FR 76345 Public Notice 08/29/12 77 FR 52279 Public Notice 12/12/12 77 FR 74010 5th Order on Recon 01/17/13 78 FR 3837 Public Notice 02/07/13 78 FR 9020 Public Notice 02/21/13 78 FR 12006 Public Notice 02/22/13 78 FR 12269 Public Notice 03/15/13 78 FR 16456 6th Order on Recon and MO&O 03/19/13 78 FR 16808 MO&O 05/08/13 78 FR 26705 R&O 05/06/13 78 FR 26269 R&O 06/03/13 78 FR 32991 Public Notice 06/13/13 78 FR 35632 R&O 06/26/13 78 FR 38227 Order on Recon 08/08/13 78 FR 48622 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Nakesha Woodward, Program Support Assistant, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-1502, *Email: kesha.woodward@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AF85 529. 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review—Telecommunications Service Quality Reporting Requirements *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 201(b); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 403 *Abstract:* The NPRM proposed 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 proposed to reduce the reporting categories from more than 30 to 6, and addressed the needs of carriers, consumers, State public utility commissions, and other interested parties. On February 15, 2005, the Commission adopted an Order that extended the Federal-State Joint Conference on Accounting Issues until March 1, 2007. On September 6, 2008, the Commission adopted an MO&O granting conditional forbearance from the Armis 43-05 and 43-06 reporting requirements to all carriers that are required to file these reports. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 12/04/00 65 FR 75657 Order 02/06/02 67 FR 5670 Order 03/22/05 70 FR 14466 MO&O 10/15/08 73 FR 60997 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Cathy Zima, Deputy Chief, Industry Analysis Division, WCB, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-7380, *Fax:* 202 418-6768, *Email: cathy.zima@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AH72 530. Access Charge Reform and Universal Service Reform *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 201 to 205; 47 U.S.C. 254; 47 U.S.C. 403 *Abstract:* On October 11, 2001, the Commission adopted an Order reforming the interstate access charge and universal service support system for rate-of-return incumbent carriers. The Order adopts three principal reforms. First, the Order modifies the interstate access rate structure for small carriers to align it more closely with the manner in which costs are incurred. Second, the Order removes implicit support for universal service from the rate structure and replaces it with explicit, portable support. Third, the Order permits small carriers to continue to set rates based on the authorized rate of return of 11.25 percent. The Order became effective on January 1, 2002, and the support mechanism established by the Order was implemented beginning July 1, 2002. The Commission also adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) seeking additional comment on proposals for incentive regulation, increased pricing flexibility for rate-of-return carriers, and proposed changes to the Commission's “all-or-nothing” rule. Comments on the FNPRM were due on February 14, 2002, and reply comments on March 18, 2002. On February 12, 2004, the Commission adopted a Second Report and Order resolving several issues on which the Commission sought comment in the FNPRM. First, the Commission modified the “all-or-nothing” rule to permit rate-of-return carriers to bring recently acquired price cap lines back to rate-of-return regulation. Second, the Commission granted rate-of-return carriers the authority immediately to provide geographically deaveraged transport and special access rates, subject to certain limitations. Third, the Commission merged Long Term Support
(LTS)with Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS). The Commission also adopted a Second FNPRM seeking comment on two specific plans that propose establishing optional alternative regulation mechanisms for rate-of-return carriers. In conjunction with the consideration of those alternative regulation proposals, the Commission sought comment on modification that would permit a rate-of-return carrier to adopt an alternative regulation plan for some study areas, while retaining rate-of-return regulation for other of its study areas. Comments on the Second FNPRM were due on April 23, 2004, and May 10, 2004. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 01/25/01 66 FR 7725 NPRM Comment Period End 02/26/01 FNPRM 11/30/01 66 FR 59761 FNPRM Comment Period End 12/31/01 R&O 11/30/01 66 FR 59719 Second FNPRM 03/23/04 69 FR 13794 Second FNPRM Comment Period End 04/23/04 Order 05/06/04 69 FR 25325 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Douglas Slotten, Attorney-Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-1572, *Email: douglas.slotten@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AH74 531. National Exchange Carrier Association Petition *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 201 and 202; * * * *Abstract:* In a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(NPRM)released on July 19, 2004, the Commission initiated a rulemaking proceeding to examine the proper number of end user common line charges (commonly referred to as subscriber line charges or SLCs) that carriers may assess upon customers that obtain derived channel T-1 service where the customer provides the terminating channelization equipment and upon customers that obtain Primary Rate Interface
(PRI)Integrated Service Digital Network
(ISDN)service. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 08/13/04 69 FR 50141 NPRM Comment Period End 11/12/04 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Douglas Slotten, Attorney-Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-1572, *Email:* *douglas.slotten@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AI47 532. IP-Enabled Services *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; * * * *Abstract:* The notice seeks comment on ways in which the Commission might categorize or regulate IP-enabled services. It poses questions regarding the proper allocation of jurisdiction over each category of IP-enabled service. The notice then requests comment on whether the services comprising each category constitute “telecommunications services” or “information services” under the definitions set forth in the Act. Finally, noting the Commission's statutory forbearance authority and title I ancillary jurisdiction, the notice describes a number of central regulatory requirements (including, for example, those relating to access charges, universal service, E911, and disability accessibility), and asks which, if any, should apply to each category of IP-enabled services. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/29/04 69 FR 16193 NPRM Comment Period End 07/14/04 First R&O 06/03/05 70 FR 37273 Public Notice 06/16/05 70 FR 37403 First R&O Effective 07/29/05 70 FR 43323 Public Notice 08/31/05 70 FR 51815 R&O 07/10/06 71 FR 38781 R&O and FNPRM 06/08/07 72 FR 31948 FNPRM Comment Period End 07/09/07 72 FR 31782 R&O 08/06/07 72 FR 43546 Public Notice 08/07/07 72 FR 44136 R&O 08/16/07 72 FR 45908 Public Notice 11/01/07 72 FR 61813 Public Notice 11/01/07 72 FR 61882 Public Notice 12/13/07 72 FR 70808 Public Notice 12/20/07 72 FR 72358 R&O 02/21/08 73 FR 9463 NPRM 02/21/08 73 FR 9507 Order 05/15/08 73 FR 28057 Order 07/29/09 74 FR 37624 R&O 08/07/09 74 FR 39551 Public Notice 10/14/09 74 FR 52808 Announcement of Effective Date 03/19/10 75 FR 13235 Public Notice 05/20/10 75 FR 28249 Public Notice 06/11/10 75 FR 33303 NPRM, Order, & NOI (Release Date) 04/13/13 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Tim Stelzig, Deputy Chief, Competition Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0942, *Email:* *tim.stelzig@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AI48 533. Establishing Just and Reasonable Rates for Local Exchange Carriers (WC Docket No. 07-135) *Legal Authority:* Not Yet Determined *Abstract:* The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) is examining whether its existing rules governing the setting of tariffed rates by local exchange carriers
(LECs)provide incentives and opportunities for carriers to increase access demand endogenously with the result that the tariff rates are no longer just and reasonable. The Commission tentatively concluded that it must revise its tariff rules so that it can be confident that tariffed rates remain just and reasonable even if a carrier experiences or induces significant increases in access demand. The Commission sought comment on the types of activities that caused increases in interstate access demand and the effects of such demand increases on the cost structures of LECs. The Commission also sought comment on several means of ensuring just and reasonable rates going forward. The NPRM invited comment on potential traffic stimulation by rate-of-return LECs, price cap LECs, and competitive LECs, as well as other forms of intercarrier traffic stimulation. Comments were received on December 17, 2007, and reply comments were received on January 16, 2008. On February 8, 2011, the Commission adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on proposed rule revisions to address access stimulation. The Commission sought comment on a proposal to require rate-of-return LECs and competitive LECs to file revised tariffs if they enter into or have existing revenue sharing agreements. The proposed tariff filing requirements vary depending on the type of LEC involved. The Commission also sought comment on other record proposals and on possible rules for addressing access stimulation in the context of intra-MTA call terminations by CMRS providers. Comments were filed on April 1, 2011, and reply comments were filed on April 18, 2011. In the USF/ICC Transformation Order, we defined access stimulation. The access stimulation definition we adopted has two conditions:
(1)A revenue sharing condition; and
(2)an additional traffic volume condition, which is met where the LEC either;
(a)has a three-to-one interstate terminating-to-originating traffic ratio in a calendar month; or
(b)has had more than a 100 percent growth in interstate originating and/or terminating switched access minutes of use in a month compared to the same month in the preceding year. If both conditions are satisfied, the LEC generally must file revised tariffs to account for its increased traffic. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 11/15/07 72 FR 64179 NPRM Comment Period End 12/17/07 FNPRM 03/02/11 76 FR 11632 R&O and FNPRM 12/08/11 76 FR 76623 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Douglas Slotten, Attorney-Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-1572, *Email:* *douglas.slotten@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ02 534. Jurisdictional Separations *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 205; 47 U.S.C. 221(c); 47 U.S.C. 254; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 410 *Abstract:* Jurisdictional separations is the process, pursuant to part 36 of the Commission's rules, by which incumbent local exchange carriers apportion regulated costs between the intrastate and interstate jurisdictions. In 1997, the Commission initiated a proceeding seeking comment on the extent to which legislative changes, technological changes, and market changes warrant comprehensive reform of the separations process. In 2001, the Commission adopted the Federal-State Joint Board on Jurisdictional Separations' recommendation to impose an interim freeze on the part 36 category relationships and jurisdictional cost allocation factors for a period of 5 years, pending comprehensive reform of the part 36 separations rules. In 2006, the Commission adopted an Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which extended the separations freeze for a period of 3 years and sought comment on comprehensive reform. In 2009, the Commission adopted a Report and Order extending the separations freeze an additional year to June 2010. In 2010, the Commission adopted a Report and Order extending the separations freeze for an additional year to June 2011. In 2011, the Commission adopted a Report and Order extending the separations freeze for an additional year to June 2012. In 2012, the Commission adopted a Report and Order extending the separations freeze for an additional 2 years to June 2014. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 11/05/97 62 FR 59842 NPRM Comment Period End 12/10/97 Order 06/21/01 66 FR 33202 Order and FNPRM 05/26/06 71 FR 29882 Order and FNPRM Comment Period End 08/22/06 Report and Order 05/15/09 74 FR 23955 R&O 05/25/10 75 FR 30301 R&O 05/27/11 76 FR 30840 Report and Order 05/23/12 77 FR 30410 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Ted Burmeister, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-7389, *Email:* *theodore.burmeister@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ06 535. Service Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Infrastructure and Operating Data Gathering (WC Docket Nos. 08-190, 07-139, 07-204, 07-273, 07-21) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151 to 155; 47 U.S.C. 160 and 161; 47 U.S.C. 20 to 205; 47 U.S.C. 215; 47 U.S.C. 218 to 220; 47 U.S.C. 251 to 271; 47 U.S.C. 303(r) and 332; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 502 and 503 *Abstract:* This NPRM tentatively proposes to collect infrastructure and operating data that is tailored in scope to be consistent with Commission objectives from all facilities-based providers of broadband and telecommunications. Similarly, the NPRM also tentatively proposes to collect data concerning service quality and customer satisfaction from all facilities-based providers of broadband and telecommunications. The NPRM seeks comment on the proposals, on the specific information to be collected, and on the mechanisms for collecting information. On June 27, 2013, the Commission adopted a Report and Order addressing collection of broadband deployment data from facilities-based providers. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 10/15/08 73 FR 60997 NPRM Comment Period End 11/14/08 Reply Comment Period End 12/15/08 NPRM 02/28/11 76 FR 12308 NPRM Comment Period End 03/30/11 Reply Comment Period End 04/14/11 R&O 08/13/13 78 FR 49126 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Cathy Zima, Deputy Chief, Industry Analysis Division, WCB, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-7380, *Fax:* 202 418-6768, *Email:* *cathy.zima@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ14 536. Form 477; Development of Nationwide Broadband Data To Evaluate Reasonable and Timely Deployment of Advanced Services to All Americans *Legal Authority:* 15 U.S.C. 251; 47 U.S.C. 252; 47 U.S.C. 257; 47 U.S.C. 271; 47 U.S.C. 1302; 47 U.S.C. 160(b); 47 U.S.C. 161(a)(2) *Abstract:* The Report and Order streamlined and reformed the Commission's Form 477 Data Program, which is the Commission's primary tool to collect data on broadband and telephone services. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 05/16/07 72 FR 27519 Order 07/02/08 73 FR 37861 Order 10/15/08 73 FR 60997 NPRM 02/08/11 76 FR 10827 Order 06/27/13 78 FR 49126 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Carol Simpson, Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2391, *Fax:* 202 418-2816, *Email:* *carol.simpson@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ15 537. Preserving the Open Internet; Broadband Industry Practices *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154 (i)-(j); 47 U.S.C. 201(b) *Abstract:* In 2009, the FCC launched a public process to determine whether and what actions might be necessary to preserve the characteristics that have allowed the Internet to grow into an indispensable platform supporting our Nation's economy and civic life. After receiving input from more than 100,000 individuals and organizations and several public workshops, this process has made clear that the Internet has thrived because of its freedom and openness—the absence of any gatekeeper blocking lawful uses of the network or picking winners and losers online. The Open Internet Order builds on the bipartisan Internet Policy Statement the Commission adopted in 2005. The Order requires that all broadband providers are required to be transparent by disclosing their network management practices, performance, and commercial terms; fixed providers may not block lawful content, applications, services, or non-harmful devices; fixed providers may not unreasonably discriminate in transmitting lawful network traffic; mobile providers may not block access to lawful Web sites, or applications that compete with their voice or video telephony services; and all providers may engage in “reasonable network management,” such as managing the network to address congestion or security issues. The rules do not prevent broadband providers from offering specialized services, such as facilities-based VoIP; do not prevent providers from blocking unlawful content or unlawful transfers of content; and do not supersede any obligation or authorization a provider may have to address the needs of emergency communications or law enforcement, public safety, or national security authorities. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 11/30/09 74 FR 62638 NPRM Comment Period End 04/26/10 Public Notice 09/10/10 75 FR 55297 Comment Period End 11/04/10 Order 09/23/11 76 FR 59192 OMB Approval Notice 09/21/11 76 FR 58512 Rules Effective 11/20/11 Public Notice Petition for Recon 11/14/11 76 FR 74721 Comment Period End 12/27/11 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* R. Matthew Warner, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-2419, *Email:* *matthew.warner@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ30 538. Local Number Portability Porting Interval and Validation Requirements (WC Docket No. 07-244) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 251; 47 U.S.C. 303(r) *Abstract:* In 2007, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in WC Docket No. 07-244. The Notice sought comment on whether the Commission should adopt rules specifying the length of the porting intervals or other details of the porting process. It also tentatively concluded that the Commission should adopt rules reducing the porting interval for wireline-to-wireline and intermodal simple port requests, specifically, to a 48-hour porting interval. In the Local Number Portability Porting Interval and Validation Requirements First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, released on May 13, 2009, the Commission reduced the porting interval for simple wireline and simple intermodal port requests, requiring all entities subject to its local number portability
(LNP)rules to complete simple wireline-to-wireline and simple intermodal port requests within one business day. In a related Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), the Commission sought comment on what further steps, if any, the Commission should take to improve the process of changing providers. In the LNP Standard Fields Order, released on May 20, 2010, the Commission adopted standardized data fields for simple wireline and intermodal ports. The Order also adopts the NANC's recommendations for porting process provisioning flows and for counting a business day in the context of number porting. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 02/21/08 73 FR 9507 R&O and FNPRM 07/02/09 74 FR 31630 R&O 06/22/10 75 FR 35305 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Melissa Kirkel, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-7958, *Fax:* 202 418-1413, *Email:* *melissa.kirkel@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ32 539. Electronic Tariff Filing System (WC Docket No. 10-141) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151 and 154; 47 U.S.C. 201 to 205; 47 U.S.C. 218 and 222; 47 U.S.C. 225 to 226; 47 U.S.C. 228 and 254; 47 U.S.C. 403 *Abstract:* Section 402(b)(1)(A)(iii) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 added section 204(a)(3) to the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, providing for streamlined tariff filings by local exchange carriers. On September 6, 1996, in an effort to meet the goals of the 1996 Act, the Commission released the Tariff Streamlining NPRM, proposing measures to implement the tariff streamlining requirements of section 204(a)(3). Among other suggestions, the Commission proposed requiring LECs to file tariffs electronically. The Commission began implementing the electronic filing of tariffs on January 31, 1997, when it released the Streamlined Tariff Order. On November 17, 1997, the Bureau made this electronic system, known as the Electronic Tariff Filing System (EFTS), available for voluntary filing by incumbent LECs. The Bureau also announced that the use of ETFS would become mandatory for all incumbent LECs in 1998. On May 28, 1998, in the ETFS Order, the Bureau established July 1, 1998, as the date after which incumbent LECs would be required to use ETFS to file tariffs and associated documents. The Commission deferred consideration of establishing mandatory electronic filing for non-incumbent LECs until the conclusion of a proceeding considering the mandatory detariffing of interstate long distance services. On June 9, 2011, the Commission adopted rule revisions to require all tariff filiers to file tariffs using ETFS. Carriers were given a 60-day window in order to make their initial filings on ETFS. On October 13, 2011, the Commission announced that all tariff filiers should file their initial Base Document and/or Informational Tariff using the ETFS between November 17, 2011 and January 17, 2012. After January 17, 2012, all carriers would be required to use ETFS on a going-forward basis to file their tariff documents. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 08/11/10 75 FR 48629 NPRM Comment Period End 09/10/10 NPRM Reply Comment Period End 09/27/10 Report and Order 07/20/11 76 FR 43206 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Pamela Arluk, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-1540, *Email:* *pamela.arluk@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ41 540. Implementation of Section 224 of the Act; a National Broadband Plan for Our Future (WC Docket No. 07-245, GN Docket No. 09-51) *Legal Authority:* 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i0; 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 224 *Abstract:* In 2010, the Commission released an Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that implemented certain pole attachment recommendations of the National Broadband Plan and sought comment with regard to others. On April 7, 2011, the Commission adopted a Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration that sets forth a comprehensive regulatory scheme for access to poles, and modifies existing rules for pole attachment rates and enforcement. *Timetable:* Action Date FR Cite NPRM 02/06/08 73 FR 6879 FNPRM 07/15/10 75 FR 41338 Declaratory Ruling 08/03/10 75 FR 45494 R&O 05/09/11 76 FR 26620 Next Action Undetermined *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:* Yes. *Agency Contact:* Jonathan Reel, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, *Phone:* 202 418-0637, *Email:* *jonathan.reel@fcc.gov.* *RIN:* 3060-AJ64 [FR Doc. 2013-29703 Filed 1-6-14; 8:45 am]
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