Proposed Rules. Final rule

Agency: Federal Communications Commission
Action: Final rule
Citation: FR Doc. 2017-18463 · RIN 1625-AC34 · USCG-2016-0268 · 46 CFR 401, 403, 404

Summary

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) amends its rules to permit vehicular radars and certain non-vehicular fixed and mobile radars used at airports to operate in the entire 76-81 GHz band on an interference-protected basis. Access to the entire 76-81 GHz band is intended to provide sufficient spectrum bandwidth to enable the deployment of wideband high-precision short-range vehicular radar (SRR) applications, such as blind spot detectors, that can enhance the safety of drivers and other road users, while continuing to allow the deployment of proven long-range vehicular radar (LRR) applications, such as adaptive cruise control. The amended rules also permit the deployment in airport air operations areas of fixed and mobile radars that detect foreign object debris (FOD) on runways, which could harm aircraft on take-off and landing, and aircraft-mounted radars that can help aircraft avoid colliding with equipment, buildings, and other aircraft while moving on airport grounds. In addition, the amended rules allow for the continued shared use of the 76-81 GHz band by other incumbent users, including amateur radio operators and the scientific research community.

Dates

Effective date: Effective October 20, 2017, except for § 15.37(l), which is effective September 20, 2018. Applicability date: Section 15.37(o) was applicable beginning July 13, 2017.

Supplementary Information

. 2. On the same page, in the second column, after the second line, insert the words SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: on their own line. § 401.405 [Corrected] 3. On page 41495, in the second column, in the 22nd line from the bottom, “Revise § 401.405 to read as follows:” should read “In § 401.405, revise paragraph (a) to read as follows:”. § 401.420 [Corrected] 4. On the same page, in the same column, in the eighth line from the bottom, “Revise § 401.420 to read as follows:” should read “In § 401.420, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows:”. § 401.450 [Corrected] 5. On the same page, in the third column, in the ninth through fourteenth lines, 5. Revise § 401.450 as follows: a. Redesignate paragraphs (b) through (j) as paragraphs (c) through (k), respectively; and b. Add new paragraph (b) to read as follows: Should read: 5. In § 401.450, redesignate paragraphs (b) through (j) as paragraphs (c) through (k), respectively, and add new paragraph (b) to read as follows: 6. In part 401, in section 401.405, on the same page, in the same column, after the 20th line, add the following line: § 404.100 [Corrected] 7. On the same page, in the same column, in the 28th line, “Amend § 404.101(a) as follows:” should read “In § 404.100, revise paragraph (a) to read as follows:”. 8. In part 404, in section 404.100, on the same page, in the same column, after the 39th line, add the following line: § 404.103 [Corrected] 9. In the same page, in the same column, in the 41st through 46th lines, a. In paragraph (a), following the words “dividing each area's” remove the word “peak” and add, in its place, the word “seasonal”; and b. Revise paragraph (b) to read as follows: should read: a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, following the words “dividing each area's” remove the word “peak” and add in its place the word “seasonal”; and b. Revise paragraph (b). The revision reads as follows: § 404.105 [Corrected] 10. On page 41496, in the first column, in the 22nd and 23rd line, “and add, in their place, the words “working capital fund.” ” should read “and add in their place the words “working capital fund”.”. [FR Doc. C1-2017-18411 Filed 9-19-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 13010-00-D FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Parts 1, 2, 15, 90, 95, and 97 [ET Docket No. 15-26; FCC 17-94] Permitting Radar Services in the 76-81 GHz Band