Proposed Rules. Proposed rule, reopening of comment period
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BILLING CODE 7710-12-P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Parts 1, 2, and 18 [ET Docket No. 19-226; FCC 19-126; DA 20-521; FRS 16783] Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields, Reopening of Comment Period AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule, reopening of comment period. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) is reopening the comment and reply comment date that appeared in the **Federal Register** on April 6, 2020. In this document, the Commission seeks comment on expanding the range of frequencies for which its radiofrequency
(RF)exposure limits apply; on applying localized exposure limits above 6 GHz in parallel to the localized exposure limits already established below 6 GHz; on specifying the conditions and methods for averaging the RF exposure, in both time and area, during evaluation for compliance with the RF exposure limits in the rules; on addressing new RF exposure issues raised by wireless power transfer
(WPT)devices; and on the definition of a WPT device. DATES: Comments are reopened for the proposed rule published April 6, 2020 (85 FR 19117), and are now due on or before [June 17, 2020], and reply comments are due on or before [July 20, 2020]. ADDRESSES: Interested parties may submit comments and replies, identified by ET Docket No. 19-226, by any of the following methods: • *Electronic Filers:* Comments may be filed electronically using the internet by accessing the ECFS: *http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/* . • *Paper Filers:* Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and one copy of each filing. • Filings can be sent by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail. All filings must be addressed to the Commission's Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. • Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701.U.S. • Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail must be addressed to 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. • Effective March 19, 2020, and until further notice, the Commission no longer accepts any hand or messenger delivered filings. This is a temporary measure taken to help protect the health and safety of individuals, and to mitigate the transmission of COVID-19. See *FCC Announces Closure of FCC Headquarters Open Window and Change in Hand-Delivery Policy,* Public Notice, DA 20-304 (March 19, 2020). *https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-closes-headquarters-open-window-and-changes-hand-delivery-policy* . • During the time the Commission's building is closed to the general public and until further notice, if more than one docket or rulemaking number appears in the caption of a proceeding, paper filers need not submit two additional copies for each additional docket or rulemaking number; an original and one copy are sufficient. • *People with Disabilities:* Contact the Commission to request reasonable accommodations (accessible format documents, sign language interpreters, CART, etc.) by email: *FCC504@fcc.gov* or phone: 202-418-0530 or TTY: 202-418-0432. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Martin Doczkat, email: *martin.doczkat@fcc.gov* of the Office of Engineering and Technology Electromagnetic Compatibility Division; the Commission's RF Safety Program, *rfsafety@fcc.gov* ; or call the Office of Engineering and Technology at
(202)418-2470. For information regarding the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)information collection requirements contained in this document, contact Nicole Ongele, Office of Managing Director, at
(202)418-2991 or *Nicole.Ongele@fcc.gov* . Federal Communications Commission. Ronald T. Repasi, Acting Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology. [FR Doc. 2020-12417 Filed 6-9-20; 8:45 am]