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Certification is a process to attest that a product is in conformance with an obligatory requirement of the U.S. FCC as determined through use of a specific test method. XxCertification is required for the following purposes:(#  NH-x` `  To protect against harm to the public switched telephone network(#  N -x` `  To ensure that equipment does not cause radio frequency interference(#  N-x` ` ©X To ensure the safe use of telecommunications equipment(#  N-x` ` ©X Where appropriate, to provide persons with disabilities access to communications services.(# xCertification does not require that equipment be compatible with particular performance (for example, reliability or quality) standards. XxX` ` (#` xThe activity tasks for certification are those procedures used to determine that equipment meets the U.S. Federal Communication Commission's administrative and technical requirements. In general, the manufacturer of the equipment must test the device to determine compliance with U.S. FCC standards and may or may not be required to submit an application for certification to the U.S. FCC.  N-xThe Rules and Regulations of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission contain a number of different terms to define the procedures for certification of various types of communications equipment. For the convenience of the reader, these terms are defined below. When used in this U.S. response in Part 1 of this equipment certification handbook, these terms will be noted in "quotation marks." xFirst, the term "equipment authorization" is a general term that applies to all of the procedures used to determine that equipment meets U.S. FCC administrative and technical requirements. The U.S. FCC's term "equipment authorization" is roughly synonymous with the term equipment certification as used by the Communications Administrations of the New Independent States. The U.S. FCC's procedures for certification of various types of communications equipment are:  N%-XxoX` ` "Registration": A procedure that applies to telephone equipment that is intended to be connected to the public switched telephone network. This procedure is designed to protect against harm to the telephone network. (#`  NH)-XxoX` ` "Certification": In the U.S. FCC's Rules, the term "certification" also has a"H)0*0*0* +" particular meaning as a procedure that requires submittal of an application that includes a complete technical description of the product and a measurement report showing compliance with U.S. FCC technical standards. This procedure generally applies to unlicensed low power radio transmitters and certain electronic equipment subject to radio noise standards.(#`  N-XxoX` ` "Type Acceptance": A procedure that is similar to "certification," except that it typically applies to radio transmitter equipment that is used in licensed radio services.(#`  Np-XxoX` ` "Notification": A procedure that requires submittal of an abbreviated application, that does not include a measurement report, to the U.S. FCC. However, a measurement report showing compliance of the product with U.S. FCC technical standards must be retained by the applicant and must be submitted upon request by the U.S. FCC. This procedure applies to certain microwave and broadcast transmitters and certain radio receivers.(#`  NX-XxoX` ` "Verification": A selfapproval process whereby the manufacturer (or an importer for an imported device) is required to ensure that the measurements necessary to determine compliance with the technical standards are performed. A copy of the measurement report showing compliance with U.S. FCC standards must be retained by the manufacturer or importer, and if requested, submitted to the U.S. FCC. This procedure applies to business computer equipment (Class A); TV and FM receivers; and nonconsumer Industrial, Scientific, & Medical (ISM) Equipment.(#`  N-XxoX` ` "Declaration of Conformity": A new selfapproval procedure, similar to "verification," whereby the manufacturer or importer tests a product for conformity with the technical standards and includes a declaration of compliance with the technical literature furnished to the user. Manufacturers and independent laboratories that perform the compliance tests are required to be accredited. This procedure applies to residential (Class B) personal computer equipment.(#` Notes:  N`-Xx (1) X` ` Electrical safety for equipment, including telecommunications equipment, used by the general public is not regulated at the federal level. However, most local community electrical codes require that equipment that operates from the electrical mains be approved by private sector laboratories, such as Underwriters Laboratories. (#`  Np#- Xx(2) X` ` The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a federal government agency within the U.S. Department of Labor, specifies requirements with regard to electrical safety (i.e., electric shock and fire hazards) for equipment, including telecommunications equipment, used in the workplace.(#`  N'-Xx(3) X` ` The Food and Drug Administration specifies requirements for medical devices. (#` The requirements of these other organizations are generally limited in scope and are not"X)0*0*0*+" specifically covered in this response.  N-  L- 2.XxLEGISLATIVE BASE (LEGAL BASIS) OF CERTIFICATION (# xThe U.S. Federal Communications Commission is responsible for certification of both wireline and wireless equipment. xFor equipment that attaches to the public switched network and therefore must meet requirements designed to protect against harm to the network: dMr. William von Alven Director of Part 68 Operations, Network Services Division U.S. Federal Communications Commission  2000 M St., N.W., Suite 235, M.S. 1600B Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 1 202 4182342/ Fax: 1 202 4182345/Email: bvonalve@fcc.gov.  xFor equipment that transmits radio frequency energy and therefore must meet requirements designed to protect against harmful interference to radio communications: &1Mr. Julius Knapp  Chief, Equipment Authorization Division  U.S. Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road  qColumbia, Maryland 21046 United States of America mPhone: 1 301 7251585/ Fax: 1 301 3442050/ Email:jknapp@fcc.gov T TPxThe Communications Act of 1934, as amended by the Telecommunications Reform Act of 1996, establishes the U.S. Federal Communications Commission as the U.S. federal regulator and assigns to the U.S. FCC authorities and responsibilities for the regulation of telecommunications services and equipment. The Communications Act, as amended, is found in Title 47 of the United States Code (U.S.C.). xThe U.S. FCC adopts Rules and Regulations to implement the requirements of the Communications Act, which then are published in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations. The U.S. FCC's Rules and Regulations are found in Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.). Title 47 is available in 5 volumes covering U.S. FCC Rule Parts 0 to 19, 20 to 39, 40 to 69, 70 to 79, and 80 to end. New editions usually are available in February or March of each year and reflect rule amendments through September 30 of the previous year. xThe U.S.C. and C.F.R. are available for purchase via mail from: U.S. Government Printing Office &#P.O. Box 371954  lPittsburgh, PA 152507954 T  VISA, Master Card or GPO Deposit Account H Orders: 1 202 5121800 / Fax: 1 202 5122250 }(8 AM 5 PM U.S. Eastern Time)"X)0*0*0*+"ԌTPx xAdditional information on the activities and publications of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission is available over the Internet at FCC.gov. xThe U.S. Federal Communications Commission does not accept compliance with other countries' certification requirements in place of its own certification.  L- 3.XxMINISTERIAL ACTS DEFINING CERTIFICATION OF TELECOMMUNICATION  L-EQUIPMENT (#  Np- xThe U.S. FCC's requirements for certification are contained in Title 47 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, in the various Parts as follows:  N -xPart 2: Subpart J specifies certification procedures; Subpart I specifies marketing rules; Subpart K specifies import rules.(#  N -xPart 15: Specifies technical standards and certification requirements for unlicensed low power transmitters and for control of radio interference from electronic equipment.(#  N-xPart 18: Specifies technical standards and certification requirements for industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) equipment.(#  N-  Nh-xPart 68: Specifies the technical standards necessary to assure that equipment attached to the public switched network will not cause harm to it.(# Other rule parts contain the standards and certification requirements for equipment used in various radio services. For example, Part 22 contains the standards for equipment used in the cellular radio service; Part 24, for equipment used in personal communications services; Part 73, for equipment used for broadcasting.  N(- xIf equipment has been "registered" with the U.S. FCC as required, a network operator is obliged to permit it to be attached to the network. This is an important purpose of certification. That is, certification gives manufacturers and consumers assurance that they can connect their terminal equipment to the network. To establish such a right of connection, applicants must demonstrate that no harm to the network occurs as a result of attachment of  N`-their equipment to the network. Certification assures that applicants can reasonably use  N8-terminal equipment in ways that are privately beneficial without public detriment.  N -# Xj\  P6G; XP# #Xm2PG; XP##&d2PG; &P#xIn general, imported telecommunications equipment must comply with all applicable  R!-U.S. FCC rules prior to importation. T# Xj\  P6G; XP# #Xm2PG; XP#he import requirements for radio devices are  R"-specified in the #&d2PG; &P#U.S. FCC's Rules, Part 2, Subpart K of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations. In addition, Section 1380 of the Telecommunications Trade Act of 1988, which is administered by the U.S. Customs Service, contains a general requirement that any product (including radio devices and communications equipment attached to the public switched network) subject to "registration" or approval by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission may only be imported if the product conforms with all U.S. FCC rules and is accompanied by the proper FCC form, which must be presented to the customs official at the time of entry."(0*0*0*N*"Ԍ N-ԙxT here are a number of situations where equipment may be imported before it has been authorized: import in limited quantities (that is, fewer than 200 units for radio devices or not more than 35 units for equipment that will be attached to the public switched network) for testing for compliance with the U.S. FCC's Rules; import in limited quantities for display at an industry trade show; equipment imported solely for export; import for exclusive use by the U.S. government; import of three or fewer unintentional radiators for personal use (that is, radio receivers, CD players and personal computers); and devices imported for repair. Extremely low power devices, such as cameras, musical greeting cards, quartz watches and clocks, and handheld calculators and electronic games, are also excluded from the import restrictions. In addition, subassemblies and electrical parts, such as circuit boards, integrated circuits, capacitors, and resistors, are not subject to restrictions on importation.  N - xThe import regulations are administered by the Compliance and Information Bureau of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, working in conjunction with the U.S. Customs Service. Questions concerning import regulations may be directed to:  U.S. Federal Communications Commission  Enforcement Division (CIB) TRoom 744, Mail Stop 1500E 1919 M Street, N.W.  Washington, DC 20554 Y Phone: 1 202 4181150 / Fax: 1 202 4182813 TP  Nh- xAfter the equipment has been approved, it may be freely imported. The U.S. Customs Service's paperwork for entry of goods into the United States must be accompanied by a completed FCC Form 740. The importer must mark the box next to the appropriate compliance statement on the form. For example, the importer would check the box next to the statement that the equipment has been authorized as required. Or, if the equipment has not been certified but is being imported for display at a trade show, the importer would check the box next to the statement that the equipment is being imported for display at a trade show. xThe U.S. FCC's Rules prohibit the advertising or sale of telecommunications devices  N-before they have received certification. Th# &d2PG; &P# # Xj\  P6G; XP# #&d2PG; &P#e marketing rules for radio devices are contained in Part 2, Subpart I of Title 47 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations.  N`- xFor attachment of equipment to the public switched network, the definition of a standard network termination point is the point of demarcation and/or interconnection between telephone company communications facilities and terminal equipment. The location of this demarcation/interconnection point may vary according to service; for example, the  N!-locations for telephony and cable systems are different.  N"-  Lp#- 4.XxORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND SCHEME OF CERTIFICATION (#  N %- xEquipment certification has a simple structure in the United States. Basically, all equipment certification is within the purview of the U.S. FCC, except as noted in section 1 above.  N'-    L(- 5.xORDER AND PROCEDURE OF CERTIFICATION "X)0*0*0*+"Ԍ L- 5.1XxAre there rules and publications that specify the application and approval  N-procedures? If yes, where are they set out? Describe the procedures for terminating a certificate and the reasons for which a certificate would be terminated. Describe the period of validity of a certificate (minimum, maximum,  Lb-and reasons for choosing one or the other). $ xYes. The rules are contained in Parts 2 and 68 of the U.S. FCC's Rules, which can be obtained from the U.S. Government Printing Office. xIt would be highly unusual for the U.S. FCC to revoke a certificate. The enforcement authority of the U.S. FCC includes the authority to assess a monetary penalty where it finds that a licensee, permittee, or certificate holder has willfully or repeatedly failed to comply substantially with the terms of an authorization issued by the U.S. FCC. Prior to assessing a monetary penalty or revoking a certificate, the U.S. FCC would issue a written notice to the certificate holder and provide the certificate holder with an opportunity to show, in writing, why the action should not be taken. xThere is no limitation on the term of a certificate issued by the U.S. FCC. A manufacturer may continue to produce and sell the certificated equipment in conformance with the certificate. Of course, if the manufacturer modifies the equipment, it must follow the U.S. FCC's rules for modifications of equipment, as described in the answer to question 5.21. .  L- 5.2XxWhat organization must the manufacturer contact to begin the certification  Lj-process ? $  NB- xThe manufacturer does not need to contact any organization to begin the certification process. First, it tests the equipment, either in its own lab or in an independent laboratory, for conformance with U.S. FCC obligatory standards. Then, it prepares the appropriate application (Forms 730 and 731). When ready, the manufacturer simply files the written application with the U.S. FCC, including all of the necessary information. The manufacturer may of course contact the U. S. FCC in advance for answers to any questions.  N*-  L- 5.3XxWhat fees are charged for certification and how (on what basis) are they  L-established? $ xThe required application fees are published in Part 1 of the U. S. FCC's Rules. The application fees vary depending on the type of application, but are typically less than $1000. The rate is the same for all applications of a particular type (for example, all applications for Part 68 "registration" are $190). The fee is based on recovering the government's costs for processing the applications.  L"- 5.4XxIs there a standardized form that must accompany a certification request? If yes, please attach a copy of the form. $  NJ$- xYes, application Form 730 must accompany an application for "registration" of equipment to be attached to the public switched network . Application Form 731 must be submitted for  N&-"certification," "type acceptance" or "notification" of radio devices (see the definitions of specific procedures as set out in section 1 above). Forms 730 and 731 are not required for the "verification" of radio devices that do not connect to the public switched network. Copies of"(0*0*0*0*" Forms 730 and 731 are attached to the end of this questionnaire as Appendices 1 and 2.  L- 5.5XxWhat other information must be filed, such as a test report, photographs, technical  L-description, etc., and in what language? $ xThe application generally must contain: a test report showing compliance with the technical standards, a technical description of the equipment explaining how it operates along with schematic and block diagrams of the circuitry; a copy of the user's manual; photographs of the general appearance and construction of the equipment; and a photo or design drawing of the identification label. The application and supporting materials should be in the English language.  N - 5.6XxIs the applicant required to submit a sample of the equipment for testing? __ Yes  N - __ No xx Only upon request $  N - xThe applicant is required to submit a sample only where the U.S. FCC requests it. Requests for samples are rare under the telephone equipment "registration" program. The Equipment Authorization Division, which is located at the U. S. FCC Laboratory, requests samples for fewer than 5% of all other applications filed.  L- 5.7XxPlease describe how applications are processed from submittal to grant of  L-certification. $  Nl-xApplications must be mailed to the Mellon Bank located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The bank processes the fees and forwards the applications to the U.S. FCC's headquarters in Washington, D.C. for distribution to the applications processing groups. xFor "registration" of equipment attached to the public switched network, examiners review the FCC Form 730 application to determine compliance with Part 68 technical and administrative rules. If an application is found deficient, the examiner informally contacts the applicant to request additional information. If the application is found satisfactory, the examiner will approve the application and send a Form 484 to the applicant declaring that "registration" has been granted. xFor all other equipment, the applications are forwarded from the U.S. FCC's Washington, D.C. headquarters to the U.S. FCC 's Laboratory located in Columbia, Maryland. At the Laboratory, an applications examiner logs each application into a computerized data base for tracking purposes. The examiner also reviews the administrative information, such as the identification label, before forwarding the application to an engineer. The engineer then performs a technical review of the application. If in the course of reviewing the application the examiner or engineer finds that the application is deficient, the engineer or examiner will contact the applicant by the most expedient method (phone, fax, Email, or letter) to obtain the required information. After the application is found complete, the examiner issues the grant of "equipment authorization." The engineer may decide, based on a review of the application, to request a sample for testing at the Laboratory. If the equipment fails to comply, the application is denied and the manufacturer must redesign the equipment for compliance and begin the application process again.  L(- 5.8XxHow long does it normally take for an application to be processed and granted? $"(0*0*0*0*"Ԍ L- Xx  xx 1 month   2 months   3 months   4 to 6 months   6 to 12 months   over  L-a year. Describe causes of delays in the certification process. $  N-xNormally, an application is processed and granted in one month. Delays are caused when the application is incomplete. Common problems are: U. S. FCC Identifier shown on the equipment does not match that listed on the application form; label does not include appropriate compliance statement; equipment was not tested in potential worst case operating modes; required range of frequencies was not investigated; improper settings for test instruments; inappropriate methods used for averaging signal levels.  Lp- 5.9XxWho can an applicant contact to find out the status of an application while it is  LH -being processed? $  N - xFor equipment to be attached to the public switched network which therefore must meet requirements designed to protect against harm to the network, applicants may contact Mr. William von Alven, Director of Part 68 OperationsNetwork Services Division, U.S. Federal Communications Commission, 2000 M St., N.W., Suite 235, Mail Stop 1600B, Washington, D.C. 20554. Phone: 1 202 4182342/ Fax: 1 202 4182345 /Email:bvonalve@fcc.gov  xInformation on the status of all other applications is available 7 days a week on a 24 hour basis from the Public Access Link (PAL) by dialing 1 301 7251072. PAL's modem set up is: 8 bits, no parity, one (1) stop bit. Applicants who do not have electronic access to PAL may contact the Equipment Authorization Division's status desk at 1 301 7252585, Ext. 300, Monday through Thursday, between 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM.  L- 5.10XxIs there a dispute resolution procedure available to applicants? Can applicants appeal a denial of an approval or a delay in processing an application? $  N- xYes. If an application is denied, the applicant may file a petition for reconsideration. Such petitions are normally addressed by the Chief of the relevant department of the U.S. FCC (i.e., Chief of the Office of Engineering and Technology or Chief of the Common Carrier Bureau). Alternatively, the applicant may file a request for review by the Chairman and Commissioners of the U.S. FCC. xDelays in processing applications generally are due to the failure of the applicant to file the required information and usually can be resolved informally without the need for a formal appeal.  L - 5.11XxHow can a manufacturer learn what standards and testing programs and  L!-methodologies a product must meet to obtain certification? $ xFor wireline equipment to be attached to the public switched network, Part 68 of the U.S. FCC's Rules specifies the technical standards necessary to assure that the equipment will not cause harm to the network. The technical standards of Part 68 cover four broad categories of  N%-network harm:  N'-x1) ` ` limitations to voltages or other signals that could be harmful to the telephone company equipment or craftpersons; $`  NX)-x2) ` ` limitations to maximum signal power applied to the network to avoid interference"X)0*0*0*+" with other telephone network services and users; $`  N-x3) ` ` limitations to longitudinal imbalance which may cause crosstalk interference in the wire cable plant; and $`  N-x4) ` ` limitations to terminal equipment functions that can interfere with the operation of telephone companies' billing equipment. $` xFor all other equipment, the standards also are published in relevant parts of the U.S. FCC's Rules. For radio transmitters, the U.S. FCC typically specifies technical standards pertaining to: output power, frequencies, frequency stability, outofband and spurious emissions. In some cases the U.S. FCC also may specify standards for signal bandwidth, type of modulation, and spectrum efficiency. For electronic equipment that may generate radio noise, the U.S. FCC generally specifies standards for radiated emissions and emissions conducted onto the electrical power mains. xSee the answer to question 5.19 for information on testing methodologies.  L - 5.12XxHow can manufacturers obtain copies of the standards, technical requirements, testing programs and methodologies? $  N0- xThe specific standards for wireline equipment that attaches to the network, radio transmitters, and electronic equipment are contained in the U.S. FCC's Rules, which are available as noted in the response to question 5.1 and section 2 above. xSee the answer to question 5.19 for information on testing methodologies.  L- 5.13xCan manufacturers participate in development of the standards? How? xYes. Obligatory standards, specified in the U.S. FCC's Rules, are developed through an open and participatory process. The U.S. FCC first proposes the standards it intends to adopt, including the reasons for adoption of the standards. The proposal is published and all interested parties have an opportunity to file written comments. Parties may visit with appropriate U.S. FCC officials to explain their positions more thoroughly. Based on the comments, the U.S. FCC may decide to modify the proposal when it adopts the final rules. Once the rules are adopted and published, parties have an opportunity to file a request for reconsideration of the new rules and there is again the opportunity to support or oppose such requests. Depending on the merits of the arguments, the U.S. FCC may modify the rules  N`-further. xThe U.S. FCC generally specifies only the minimal technical standards necessary to protect against harm to the public switched telephone network or to minimize the risk of radio interference. This is to allow equipment manufacturers the greatest flexibility possible in designing their products with the least governmental intervention. Wherever possible, the U.S. FCC relies on voluntary standards organizations composed of industry experts to resolve complex technical matters to assure interoperability and interconnectivity. Standards for air interfaces and network protocols, for example, are generally left to the private sector. Such voluntary standards are developed by groups such as the Telecommunications Industry Association, Committee T1 and the American National Standards Institute. The charters of these groups require that standards be developed in an open manner and that standards be  N(-based on consensus. "X) 0*0*0*+"Ԍ L- 5.14XxDoes a test laboratory need to be recognized or accredited by the certification  L-agency or some other party before its test data can be accepted by the  N-certification agency? If yes, please describe the process for obtaining recognition  L-or accreditation. Describe what agency must register, appoint, or accredit a  Lb-laboratory. $ xNo, test laboratories are not required to be recognized or accredited in order to perform tests and submit the results to the U.S. FCC. However, laboratories that perform measurements of radiated emissions on an Open Area Test Site, or equivalent, are required to submit a description of their test facilities to the U.S. FCC. This is a onetime filing requirement that must be renewed at threeyear intervals. Currently there are more than 500 test sites on file with the Equipment Authorization Division, approximately 350 of which offer testing services to others for a fee. xIn addition, the U.S. FCC's Common Carrier Bureau maintains a list of laboratories that have conducted compliance tests for clients seeking "registration" of equipment under Part 68. This listing is provided as a public service only and should not be construed as U.S. FCC approval of these laboratories.  N -xThe U.S. FCC recently adopted a new selfapproval procedure for personal computer  N-equipment based on a manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity. A condition for use of this  N-procedure is that the test laboratory must be accredited under the National Institute of Standards & Technology's National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Procedure. Parties that  Nj-choose not to employ the Declaration of Conformity procedure have the option of using the U.S.  NB-FCC's certification process, which does not require laboratory accreditation.  L- 5.15XxCan manufacturers be accredited/recognized as operating a valid test laboratory?  L-If so, what is the process for obtaining manufacturer's lab accreditation? $  N- xYes. Manufacturers test results are accepted and treated in the same way as results from independent third party laboratories.  L- 5.16XxAre test results accepted from parties outside your country? From manufacturer's  L-laboratories outside your country? $  N-x Yes, the U.S. FCC accepts test results from entities outside of the United States, including the laboratories of foreign manufacturers.  L - 5.17XxIs certification based on tests of a single sample? If no, how many samples must  L -be tested? $ xYes, certification is based on tests of a single sample.  LJ$- 5.18XxCan a prototype of the equipment be tested or does a final production sample  L"%-have to be tested? $  N%- xA prototype may be tested provided that it is representative of the equipment that will finally be produced. "( 0*0*0*0*"Ԍ L- 5.19XxAre the methods of testing (such as test specifications, procedures and setups)  L-published? If yes, indicate how they can be obtained. $  N- xYes. For Part 68 wireline equipment to be attached to the public switched network, test and measurement guidelines have been developed by the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and are set out in TSB31A. For all other types of equipment, the methods of testing are specified in the U.S. FCC's Rules, which are available as noted in response to question 5.1 and section 2 above. In those cases where the U.S. FCC's Rules call for use of  N-measurement procedures that are available from standards organizations, such as TIA, the rules explain how to obtain the standards.  NH - 5.20XxWho can an applicant call with questions about testing procedures? $ XxX` ` $`  N -xQuestions concerning testing procedures for Part 68 telephone equipment "registration" may be directed to the U.S. FCC's Network Services Division, and questions concerning all other equipment may be directed to the Equipment Authorization Division.  LZ- 5.21XxAfter equipment is authorized, what modifications can be made to the equipment  L2-without seeking a modification to the existing authorization? $ xFor wireline equipment to be attached to the public switched network, modification filings must be made to report changes to "registered" equipment when such changes affect the Part 68related characteristics of that equipment (that is, those operating characteristics that are affected by the U.S. FCC's Rules; for example, leakage current limitation or hazardous voltages). xFor all other equipment, Part 2 of the U.S. FCC's Rules generally provides for two categories of changes after equipment has been approved. Class I changes that do not degrade the technical characteristics may be made without any further reporting to the U.S. FCC. Generally Class I changes include cosmetic changes and minor changes in electrical circuitry. Class II changes are those that degrade the technical characteristics reported to the U.S. FCC, however, the equipment remains compliant with the standards. Class II changes must be reported to and approved by the U.S. FCC. Such modifications are usually processed quickly (i.e., 2 weeks). A significant change to key electrical circuits, such as the oscillator in a receiver or output stages for a transmitter, will generally require submittal of a complete new application. When in doubt as to which category applies to a specific situation, the manufacturer should contact the appropriate U.S. FCC department for advice.  L - 6.XxLIST OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT REQUIRING CERTIFICATION IN THE  L -CERTIFICATION SYSTEM OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ADMINISTRATION $  L"- 6.1XxWhich are the main kinds of telecommunications equipment subject to certification  Lr#-requirements? $ xSee section 1 above for the definitions of the certification procedures for the various types of communications equipment. xWireline equipment that attaches to the public switched telephone network must be "registered" under Part 68 of the U.S. FCC's Rules to protect against harms to the network. "( 0*0*0*0*" This generally includes the following types of equipment: telephone handsets; PBX systems; cordless telephones; facsimile machines; and modems. xRadio transmitters generally must be authorized by the U.S. FCC.  N8-Xx©X` ` Equipment requiring "type acceptance" generally includes higher power radio transmitters such as: cellular radio transmitters; land, aeronautical and maritime mobile transmitters; AM, FM and TV broadcast transmitters; and, private operational fixed microwave transmitters. $`  Np-Xx©X` ` Low power transmitters (i.e., less than 100 mW) require "certification" and include the following: cordless telephones; spread spectrum transmitters; baby monitors; radio control toys and walkietalkies; home security alarm systems; antishoplifting systems, etc. $` Certain products must be certificated to show compliance with Part 15 and 18 standards that limit radio emissions in order to control interference: radio receivers (local oscillator emissions); radio frequency lighting devices for home use; home ultrasonic jewelry cleaners, etc. xA more detailed list can be provided.  L- 6.2XxWhich are the main kinds of telecommunications equipment not subject to  L-certification? $ xIn general, equipment that attaches to the network and wireless equipment must be authorized either by the U.S. FCC or the manufacturer as specified in the rules. xHowever, certain equipment is exempt from the radio noise standards in Parts 15 and 18 of the U.S. FCC's Rules. Equipment that is exempt includes: appliances; test equipment; equipment used by utilities; professional medical equipment; extremely low power devices such as electronic wrist watches; transportation vehicles; and, magnetic resonance imaging systems. Further detail on the scope of the exemptions is contained in Parts 15 and 18. xFor radio devices, the U.S. FCC oversees equipment used by the public, by private companies including railway and power companies, and by local and regional governments. On the other hand, radio devices purchased or used by the United States Government, and not connecting to the public switched network , are under the jurisdiction of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration within the U.S. Department of Commerce. This would include radio devices used by defense services, federal law enforcement agencies, and other federal agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of the Interior. xAll telephone and data equipment located on a customer's premises must be "registered" under Part 68, with the exception of: coin telephones provided by telephone companies; equipment connected to a party line (that is, a telephone line with several subscribers sharing  X%-its use)# Xm2xjAG;XX##Xj\  P6G; XP#; #&d2PG; &P#equipment located at telephone company central offices; transmission equipment (part of the local loop) furnished by the telephone company, even if located on customer premises; certain classes of test equipment; and items associated with a private line (that is, a direct channel specifically dedicated to a customer's use between specified points)."( 0*0*0*0*"Ԍx  L- 6.3XxIs certification required for telephone network equipment, such as switches? If yes, what is the objective of these requirements? Network compatibility?  L-Reliability? Performance? Other? $ xNo, the U.S. FCC does not require certification for telephone network equipment, such as central office switches. The standards for switches, and for other innetwork components such as the air interface between wireless and wireline facilities, are developed on a voluntary basis by industry participants.  N-  Lp- 6.4XxIs certification required for customer premises equipment that connects to the  LH -telephone network? If yes, what is the objective of these requirements? Prevent harms to the network? Compatibility? Reliability? Performance? Other? $  N - xYes. To prevent harms to the network.  L - 6.5XxIs certification required for wireless telecommunications equipment, whether or not connected to the telephone network? If yes, what types of wireless equipment require certification and what is the objective of these requirements? $ xHarmful interference control (i.e., frequency, power, bandwidth, emissions)?  L-xAir interface standards? Spectrum efficiency standards? Other?  L-  N-x Yes. To control harmful interference.  Nh-  L@- 6.6XxIs certification required for compliance with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards? If yes, what is the scope of these requirements: Emissions?  L-Immunity? Radio receivers, information technology equipment, industrial, scientific and medical equipment? Other? $  N- xYes. Emissions requirements for radio receivers, information technology equipment and industrial, scientific and medical equipment.  L- 6.7XxIs certification required to meet other objectives, such as electrical safety,  L-avoidance of radio hazards, etc.? If yes, please describe. $ xCertain radio transmitters must meet requirements to ensure against hazards from RF exposure. For example, equipment used in personal communications services and equipment operating above 40 GHz must meet an American National Standard for RF exposure before it may be authorized. xTelephone handsets, in addition to meeting requirements to protect against harm to the network, must meet requirements that ensure compatibility with hearing aids. XxSee also the Notes in section 1 above. $  L%- 7.XxLIST OF CERTIFICATION LABORATORIES AND CENTERS, ADDRESSES, SCOPE  L&-OF ACCREDITATION $  L(- 7.1XxPlease provide a list of laboratories and centers that conduct tests for certification  LX)-of telecommunications equipment. $"X) 0*0*0*+"ԌXxThe current list of Part 68 certification laboratories is attached as Appendix 1. Currently there are more than 500 open area test sites on file with the Equipment Authorization Division and this list is not included but is available on request. $  L`- 7.2XxIs there a list of companies and the equipment each has had certificated? If yes, indicate how it can be obtained. $  N- xFor equipment attached to the public switched network, information may be obtained from Contact Interactive Systems, Room #1603, 1601 N. Kent Street, Arlington, Virginia 22209, U.S.A., telephone 17032475443, facsimile 17032475445. The cost is $36$100 per hour for various services such as research, retrieval, and copying of documents. xThe information on all other equipment that has been authorized is available on PAL. The data base of authorized equipment is also available for download over the Internet by accessing the U.S. FCC's home page. By downloading the data base, parties can perform a variety of searches, such as by company name, type of equipment, frequency range, etc. Parties have the option of filing a request for the U.S. FCC to perform a data base search under the Freedom of Information Act. The party making such a request must bear the costs of the search. Finally, the records for equipment that has been authorized are available to the public for inspection."0*0*0*"  N-~\8 Appendix I \List of Part 68 Certification Labs  Nb- xThe following laboratories have conducted compliance tests for clients seeking registration of equipment under Part 68 of the Rules and Regulations of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. This listing is provided as a public service and must not be construed as U.S. FCC approval of these laboratories.  Nr-(A)XxAAP Laboratory, 2336 Hilo Court, Mt. View. CA 94040 USA, 14159677579 $  N" -(C)XxAardvark Certification Lab, 43106 Christy St., Freemont, CA 94538 USA, 15106560333, fax 15106839421 $  N -(*C)XxAkzo Kashima Ltd., 230 Hatsunecho, NakaKu, Yokohama 231, Japan, fax +81 45 251 8377 $  N2-(S)XxAprel, 51 Spectrum Way, Nepean, Ontario K2R Canada 1E6, 16138202730, fax 16138204161 $  N-(C)XxAudix Corporation, 9F 40 Fushing N. Rd., Taipei, Taiwan, fax 886 2 609 9667 $  Nj-(C)XxAudix Technolgoy (Shenshen) Co., 1208 Wearness Complex Bldg, Shenshen Science Technology Park, Nantou, Shenshen, China, fax 755 663 6223 $  N-(S)XxBell Canada Electronics Lab, 2265 Roland Therrien, Longueuil, Quebec J4N 1C5 Canada, 15144485056 $  Nz-(*S)XxBNR Product Integrity Lab, Box 3511, Station C, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 4H7 Canada $  N*-(S)XxBell Northern Research, 35 Davis Dr. Box 13478, Research Triangle Park, N.C. 27709 USA $  N-(*A)XxCertelecom (U.S.), 820 Proctor Avenue, Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669, 13153936546, fax 13153937859 $  N:-(*A)XxCertelecom, 3225 River Rd. RR#5, Ottawa, ontario K1G 3N3, Canada, 18005636336, fax 16137379691 $  N!-(C)XxChemitox EMC Research, 14979 Egusa, SudamaCho, KitakomaGun, YamanashiKen, 40801 Japan, fax 0551 206002 $  NJ$-(C)XxClifford Technologies, 962 Coyote, Milpitas, CA 95035 USA 14089428925 $  N%-(*A)XxCommunication Certification Lab, 1940 W. Alexander, Salt Lake City, UT 841192039 USA 18019726146, fax 18019728432 $  N(-(C)XxCompatible Electronics, 114 Olinda, Brea, CA 92621 USA, 17145790500, fax 1714"(0*0*0*0*"ԫ5791850 $  N-(C)XxCompatible Electronics, 2337 Troutdale, Agoura, CA 9130l USA, 18185970600, fax 18185971187 $  N8-(*A)XxDash, Straus & Goodhue, 593 Massachusetss Ave., Boxboro, MA 01719 USA, 15082632662, fax 15082637086 $  N- (C)XxDiversified TEST Technologies, 556 Route 222, Groton, N.Y. 13073 USA, 18007246452, fax 16078984830 $  LH - more List is current 10/25/96.  N -(*)XxLaboratories accredited by the National Institute of Standards and Technology's National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Procedure (NVLAP). $  N0-(A)Xx"All" Laboratories that have submitted test procedures for consumer electronic devices, including modems, telephones, answering machines, telephone switching systems and digital systems. $  N-(C)Xx"Consumer" Laboratories tht have submitted test procedures for consumer products such as telephones, modems, answering machines and fax equipment. $  N-(S)XxLaboratories submitting test procedures for the "C" group and telephone switching systems such as key systems, hybrid systems, PBXs and private line ports, but not for digital devices. $  Nx-(#)XxLaboratories that provide their clients with additional texts for ringtrip, belltapping and satisfactory operation over the normal range of loop curent: 20 to 80 mA. $