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OPEN PROCEEDINGS
The following is a listing of current FCC Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs) and Notices of Inquiry (NOIs) open for public comment, except routine petitions to amend the Table of Allotments. This listing also includes pertinent Public Notices (PNs) announcing comment subjects and dates. For additional information, contact Martha Contee, Public Service Division at (202) 418-0260, TTY (202) 418-2555, email mcontee@fcc.gov. Please note: as comment and reply comment periods expire, they are deleted from this listing. *Asterisk indicates comment period deadline is past, but reply comment period still is open.
CABLE SERVICES BUREAU
CS 98-120; NPRM 7/9/98 (adopted 7/9/98); FCC 98-153
Carriage of the Transmissions of Digital Television Broadcast Stations - Amendments to Part 76 of the Commission's Rules
The Commission is seeking comments on changes to the broadcast signal carriage rules and other cable television rules, to accommodate digital television transmissions. Comments due September 17, 1998*; reply comments due October 30, 1998*.
CS 98-120; Order 8/27/98 (adopted 8/27/98); DA 98-1719
DTV Must Carry Proceedings
Granted, in part the Association of Local Television Stations' Motion for Extension of Time in CS Docket No. 98-120. Comments due October 13*; reply comments due November 24.
COMMON CARRIER BUREAU
CC 98-141; PN 7/30/98; DA 98-1492
SBC Communications, Inc. and Ameritech Corporation Seek FCC Consent for a Proposed Transfer of Control and Commission Seeks Comment on Proposed Protective Order Filed by SBC and Ameritech
On July 24, 1998, SBC Communications, Inc. and Ameritech Corporation filed joint applications under Sections 214 and 310(d) of the Communications Act requesting Commission approval of the transfer of control to SBC of licenses and authorizations controlled or requested by Ameritech or its affiliates or subsidiaries. This transfer of control would take place as the result of a proposed merger of SBC and Ameritech. Comments due September 15, 1998*; oppositions or responses due October 15, 1998*. Contact: Radhika Karmarkar, Lisa Choi or Bill Dever, Policy and Program Planning Division at (202) 418-1580.
CC 98-141; Order 9/1/98 (adopted 9/1/98); DA 98-1765
Ameritech Corp., Transferor and SBC Communications, Inc., Transferee
Granted extension of time to file petitions/comments and oppositions/responses in this proceeding. Comments due October 15*; replies November 16.
CC 98-170; NPRM 9/17/98 (adopted 9/17/98); FCC 98-232
Truth-in-Billing and Billing Format
The Commission proposed to make telephone bills more consumer-friendly by providing customers with information they need to make informed choices in a competitive telecommunications marketplace. Comments due: 30 days from Federal Register publication; reply comments Due: 45 days from Federal Register publication.
CC 96-115; Order 9/24/98 (adopted 9/23/98); FCC 98-239
Implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 - Telecommunications Carriers' Use of Customer Proprietary Network Information and Other Customer Information
Extended the deadline by which all telecommunications carriers must implement effective electronic safeguards to protect against unauthorized access to customer proprietary network information (CPNI). Deadline is now six months after the release date of the Commission's Order on reconsideration addressing CPNI issues in CC Docket No. 96-115.
PN 9/25/98
Common Carrier Bureau Seeks Comment on Sprint Corporation's Petition for Declaratory Ruling Relating to Eligibility for Payphone Compensation
On August 21, 1998, Sprint Corporation filed a petition seeking a declaratory ruling that a payphone service provider is not eligible for compensation from carriers for access code and subscriber 800 calls if it engages in any of three listed practices from any of its payphones. Comments due October 26*; replies November 16. Contact: Al McCloud, Network Services Division at (202) 418-2499; TTY: (202) 418-0484.
CC 98-171; NPRM and NOI 9/25/98 (adopted 9/17/98); FCC 98-233
1998 Biennial Regulatory Review - Streamlined Contributor Reporting Requirements Associated with Administration of Telecommunications Relay Services, North American Numbering Plan, Local Number Portability, and Universal Service Support Mechanisms
Proposed to simplify the Commission's filing requirements so that a single worksheet will replace several different forms currently filed with similar information. Comments Due: October 30, 1998*; Reply Comments Due: November 16, 1998.
PN 9/29/98; DA 98-1964
United States Telephone Association Files Petition for Forbearance From Depreciation Regulation of Price Cap Local Exchange Carriers ASD 98-91
On September 21, 1998, the United States Telephone Association filed a petition requesting that the FCC forbear from regulating the depreciation and amortization practices of local exchange carriers subject to price caps regulation. Comments due October 28*; replies November 12.* Contact: Andrew Mulitz, Chief, Legal Branch, Accounting Safeguards Division at (202) 418-0850; TTY: (202) 418-0484.
PN 10/16/98; DA 98-2092
Modification of Pleading Cycle for United States Telephone Association's Petition for Forbearance from Depreciation Regulation of Price Cap Local Exchange Carriers
On September 29, 1998, the Commission issued a Public Notice requesting comments on a petition that the United States Telephone Association (USTA) filed on September 21, requesting that the FCC forbear from regulating the depreciation and amortization practices of local exchange carriers subject to price caps regulation. This Public Notice extends the time for filing comments to USTA's petition. Comments now due November 23; replies December 8. Contact: Thomas G. David, Legal Branch, Accounting Safeguards Division at (202) 418-7116.
CC 98-166; Notice and NPRM 10/5/98 (adopted 9/8/98); FCC 98-222
Prescribing the Authorized Unitary Rate of Return for Interstate Services of Local Exchange Carriers
Initiated a proceeding to represcribe the authorized rate of return for interstate access services provided by ILECs. Direct Case Submission Due: December 3, 1998; Responsive Submission Due: February 1, 1999; Rebuttal Submission Date: February 22, 1999; NPRM Comments Due: December 3, 1998; NPRM Reply Comments Due: February 1, 1999.
CC 96-61, CC 98-183; FNPRM 10/9/98 (adopted 10/1/98); FCC 98-258
Policy and Rules Concerning the Interstate, Interexchange Marketplace/Implementation of Section 254(g) of the Communications Act of 1934, as Amended/1998 Biennial Review--Review of Customer Premises Equipment and Enhanced Services Unbundling Rules in the Interexchange, Exchange Access, and Local Exchange Markets
The Commission is examining whether market conditions have changed sufficiently to warrant lifting FCC restrictions on the bundling of CPE and enhanced services with basic telecommunications services. Comments Due: November 23, 1998; Reply Comments Due: December 23, 1998.
PN 10/9/98; DA 98-2049
AT&T Petition for Revocation of Information Surcharge Waivers
On October 6, 1998, AT&T Corp. filed a petition for revocation of a thirteen-year set of waivers that permit incumbent local exchange carriers to recover certain information costs through a usage-sensitive "information surcharge." Comments due November 12*; replies November 27. Contact: Wanda M. Harris at(202) 418-1530 or Harold Watson at (202) 418-1520; TTY: (202) 418-0484.
CC 98-137; NPRM 10/14/98 (adopted 7/22/98); FCC 98-170
1998 Biennial Regulatory Review - Review of Depreciation Requirements for Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers
Proposed to reduce or streamline further the FCC's depreciation prescription process by permitting summary filings and eliminating the prescription of depreciation rates for incumbent LECs provided that the carrier uses depreciation factors that are within the ranges adopted by the Commission, expanding the prescribed range for the digital switching plant account, and eliminating salvage from the depreciation process. Sought comment on whether the Commission should permit carriers to set their own depreciation rates if they are willing to waive the automatic low-end adjustment. Comments due November 23; replies
December 8.
CC 96-45; PN 1015/98; DA 98-2074
Centennial Cellular Corp. Request for Waiver of Section 54.307(b) of the Commission's Rules on Data Submission Requirements
On September 30, 1998, Centennial Cellular Corp. requested a waiver of the July 31 deadline for submitting to the Universal Service Administrative Company the loop count data required under section 54.307(b) of the Commission's rules. Comments due October 30*; replies November 13. Contact: Antoinette Stevens, Accounting Policy Division at (202) 418-7400.
PN 10/16/98
Common Carrier Bureau Seeks Comments on Requests to Redraw LATA Boundaries in Massachusetts, and Along the Pennsylvania and Ohio Border
The Commission has received two petitions requesting that it redraw local access transport area boundaries (LATA). The Commission is seeking comment on what factors should be considered in deciding whether these LATA boundaries should be re-drawn and comment on whether section 3(25) of the Communications Act gives the Commission jurisdiction to re-draw LATA boundaries. Comments due November 13; replies November 30. Contact: Alan Thomas, Network Services Division at (202) 418-2338.
PN 10/20/98; DA 98-2106
Aliant Communications Co. Files Revisions to Its cost Allocation Manual - Public Comment Invited
On September 3, Aliant Communications Co. filed updates to its cost allocation manual. Comments due November 20; replies December 4. Contact: Mark Stephens at (202) 418-0817; TTY: (202) 418-0484.
PN 10/23/98; DA 98-2126
National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. File 19999 Modifications of Average Schedule Universal Service Formulas - Public Comment Invited
The Commission is seeking comments on the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc.'s 1999 Modifications of Average Schedule Universal Service Formulas. Comments due November 23; replies December 11. Contact: George Williams at (202) 418-0867; TTY: (202) 418-0484.
CC 96-45; PN 10/26/98; DA 98-2137
U.S. Network, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Universal Service Contribution/LDC Telecommunications, Inc. Petition for Waiver or Reconsideration of Requirements - Pleading Cycle Established - CC Docket No. 96-45
The Commission is seeking comment on U.S. Network , Inc.'s and LDC Telecommunications, Inc.'s petitions requesting authority to calculate their contributions to the universal service support mechanisms based on current revenues and LDC Telecommunications' request that in the alternative, the Commission consider the requirement to use prior year revenues to calculate the contribution amount. Comments due November 9*; replies November 19.
Contact: Sheryl Todd or Linda P. Armstrong, Accounting Policy Division at (202) 418-7400; TTY: (202) 418-0484.
PN 10/28/98; DA 98-2184
Ameritech Files Application for Review of Order Denying Confidential Treatment of Section 274(f) Submission
On October 23, Ameritech filed an application for review of an Accounting Safeguards Division Order denying its request for confidential treatment of certain information filed pursuant to section 274(f) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Comments due November 12*; replies November 23. Contact: Anthony Dale at (202) 418-2260.
PN 10/28/98; DA 98-2185
Bell Atlantic Files Application for Review of Order Denying Confidential Treatment of Section 274(f) Submission
On October 23, Bell Atlantic filed an application for review of an Accounting Safeguards Division Order denying its request for confidential treatment of certain information filed pursuant to section 274(f) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Comments due November 12*; replies November 23. Contact: Anthony Dale at (202) 418-2260.
CC 98-193; PN 10/29/98; DA 98-2210
Pleading Cycle Established for Comments on SBC Petition for Section 272 Forbearance for Reverse Directory Services
On October 5, 1998, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Nevada Bell and Pacific Bell filed a petition pursuant to section 10 of the Communications Act requesting that the Commission forbear from applying the requirements of section 272 of the Act for reverse directory services. Specifically, SBC asked the Commission to forbear from applying the requirements of section 272 so as to allow SBC to provide, on an integrated basis, electronic reverse directory services and operator assisted reverse directory services utilizing databases located outside of the caller's LATA. Comments due November 30; replies December 15. Contact: Janice M. Myles, Policy and Program Planning Division at (202) 418-1580.
PN 10/20/98; DA 98-2205
United States Telephone Association Files Petition for Rulemaking for 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review
On September 30, 1998, United States Telephone Association filed a Petition for Rulemaking recommending that the Commission undertake a comprehensive review of all of its regulation pursuant to the biennial regulatory review provisions of Section 11 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Comments due November 30; replies December 15. Contact: Andrew Mulitz, Legal Branch, Accounting Safeguards Division at (202) 418-0850; TTY: (202) 418-0484.
PN 11/5/98; DA 98-2250
Interexchange Carrier Purchases of Switched Access Services Offered by Competitive Local Exchange Carriers - Pleading Cycle Established
On October 23, 1998, AT&T Corp., filed a petition pursuant to Section 1.2 of the Commission's rules requesting that the Commission issue a declaratory ruling confirming that, under existing law and Commission rules and policies, interexchange carriers may elect not to purchase switched access services offered under tariff by competitive local exchange carriers. Comments on this petition due December 7; replies December 22. (DA No. 98-2250). Contact: Harold Watson or Joi Nolen at (202) 418-1520; TTY: (202) 418-0484.
PN 11/6/98; DA 98-2265
Common Carrier Bureau Seeks Comment on North American Numbering Council Report Concerning Telephone Number Pooling and Other Optimization Measures
On October 21, 1998, the North American Numbering Council (NANC) submitted a report to the Chief of the Common Carrier Bureau entitled "Number Resource Optimization Working Group Modified Report to the North American Numbering Council on Number Optimization Methods" on telephone number pooling and numerous other strategies for optimizing the use of telephone numbers in the North American Numbering Plan in the United States. TheCommission is soliciting comments on the NANC Report. Comments due December 21.
INTERNATIONAL BUREAU
IB 98-172; NPRM 9/18/98 (adopted 9/17/98); FCC 98-235
Redesignation of the 17.7-19.7 GHz Band Among the Various Allocated Services
Proposed to redesignate the 17.7-19.7 GHz band among the various allocated services in order to make more efficient and better use of this portion of the spectrum. Comments due November 5*; replies December 7.
IB 98-172; Order 11/2/98 (adopted 11/2/98); DA 98-2231
Redesignation of the 17.7-19.7 GHz Band Among the Various Allocated Services
Extended pleading cycle in this proceeding. Comments now due November 19; replies December 21.
PN 10/23/98; Report SPB-139
International Bureau Information: Applications Accepted for Filing - Lockheed Martin Corporation, Regulus, LLC, Comsat Corporation, and Comsat Government Services, Inc. Seek FCC Consent for Transactions
The Commission is seeking comment on Lockheed Martin's and Regulus's application to acquire control of Comsat Government Services. Comments due November 23; reply comments December 8; replies December 18. Contact:Alexandra Field, Satellite Policy Branch at (202) 418-2064.
IB 98-192; NPRM 10/28/98 (adopted 10/22/98); FCC 98-280
Direct Access to the Intelsat System
Requested comment on issues related to permitting direct access to the INTELSAT system in the United States, specifically on whether Level 3 direct access would introduce competition in non-competitive markets and enhance competition in markets where competition does not exist. Comments due December 18; replies January 8, 1999.
MASS MEDIA BUREAU
MM 98-93; Erratum 6/22/98
1998 Biennial Regulatory Review--Streamlining of Radio Technical Rules in Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules
Erratum to NPRM released June 15 (FCC 98-117). Comments due August 21, 1998*; reply comments due September 21, 1998*.
MM 98-93; MO&O 7/23/98; DA 98-1468
Extended comment deadline to October 20, 1998*; reply comment deadline to
November 20, 1998.
PN 10/22/98; DA 98-2129
Pleading Cycle Established for Comments on Requests for Declaratory Ruling on the Use of Various Digital Modulation Schemes by Multipoint Distribution Service and Instructional Television Fixed Service Stations
The Commission has received two requests for declaratory ruling, each seeking authority to use new digital modulation techniques for Multipoint Distribution Service and Instructional Television Fixed Service spectrum. Comments due November 12*; replies November 23. Contact: Michael J. Jacobs at (202) 418-7066.
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU
WT 98-143; NPRM 8/10/98 (adopted 7/29/98); FCC 98-183
1998 Biennial Regulatory Review - Amendment of Part 97 of the Commission's Amateur Service Rules
Initiated a proceeding to examine FCC rules for the Amateur Radio Service in an effort to eliminate unnecessary and dupliative rules, as well as to streamline licensing processes. Comments due December 1, 1998; replies due January 15, 1999.
CC 95-116; MO&O 9/1/98 (adopted 9/1/98); DA 98-1763
Telephone Number Portability
Granted a petition filed by the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) requesting a nine-month stay of the requirement that all cellular, broadband personal communications service (PCS), and covered specialized mobile radio (SMR) carriers provide service provider number portability by June 30, 1999, while supporting nationwide roaming. The Bureau finds that extending the deadline from June 30, 1999 to March 31, 2000 is necessary to ensure the efficient development of wireless number portability.
WT 98-169; Order, MO&O, and NPRM 9/17/98 (adopted 9/15/98); FCC 98-228
Amendment of Part 95 of the Commission's Rules to Provide Regulatory Flexibility in the 218-219 MHz Service/Amendment of Part 95 of the Commission's Rules to Allow Interactive Video and Data Service Licenses to Provide Mobile Services
The Commission undertook a comprehensive examination of the Commission's regulations governing the licensing and use of frequencies in the 218-219 MHz band, allocated to the interactive Video and Data Services (IVDS) in the Personal Radio Services. Comments Due: October 30, 1998*; Reply Comments Due: November 25, 1998. Comments to be filed in WT Docket No. 98-169 only.
WT 98-160; NPRM 9/18/98 (adopted 9/17/98); FCC 98-217
1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Amendment of Part ) of the Commission's Rules to Close the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau's Gettysburg Reference Facility
The Commission proposed to amend rules to eliminate the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau's Reference Room in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The Commission also proposed to update Section 0.453 of the Commission's Rules to accurately reflect the location and availability of license application information within the Wireless Bureau. Comments due 30 days after publication in the Federal Register; reply comments due 45 days after publication in the Federal Register.
PN 9/28/98; DA 98-1970; Report LB-98-70
ALLTEL Corporation and Standard Group, Inc. Seek FCC Consent for Transfer of Control - Pleading Cycle Established
The ALLTEL Corporation and the Standard Group, Inc. have filed applications under Sections 310(d) of the Communications Act requesting Commission approval of the transfer of control to ALLTEL of various radio licenses held by subsidiaries of Standard. Comments due November 5*; replies November 16. Contact: Jonathan Radin or Elizabeth Williams (Part 22 and 24) at (202) 418-7240; Steven Buenzow (Part 90 and 101) at (717) 338-2646; Troy Tanner, IB (Section 214) at (202) 418-1468.
WT 96-86; 1st R&O and 3rd NPRM 9/29/98 (adopted 8/6/98); FCC 98-191
The Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety Agency Communication Requirements Through the Year 2010 - Establishment of Rules and Requirements for Priority Access Service
The Commission is seeking comment on how to license the 8.8 MHz of spectrum designated as "reserve" in the First Report and Order. Specifically, the Commission is seeking comment on whether some or all of this spectrum should be licensed by means of the Regional Committee process, licensed directly to each state, or licensed pursuant to any alternative licensing process not expressly described herein. The Commission proposes technical criteria to protect satellite-based global navigation systems from harmful interference. The Commission also seeks comment on proposals to promote interoperability on public safety channels below 512 MHz and seeks comment concerning how the public safety community is addressing computer hardware and software adjustments needed to remedy the Year 2000 problem. Comments due 60 days after Federal Register publication; replies due 90 days after Federal Register Publication.
PN 10/7/98; DA 98-2017
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks Comment on Western PCS II License Corporation Request for Waiver of Section 20.6 of the Commission's Rules
On July 11, 997, Western PCS II License Corporation filed a request for waiver of section 20.6 of the Commission's rules seeking permanent waiver of the 45 MHz spectrum cap because it holds the Block B broadband PCS license for the Denver MTA and various cellular markets within the Denver MTA. On September 8, 1998, Western PCS filed an amendment to add Colorado Rural Service Area 4 to the list of its cellular holdings in the Denver MTA. Comments due November 6*; replies November 23. Contact: Jonathan Radin or David Krech, Commercial Wireless Division at (202) 418-7240.
WT 95-5; PN 10/8/98; DA 98-2042
FCC Seeks Comments on Petition for Declaratory Ruling on Streamlining the Commission's Antenna Structure Clearance Procedure
On June 4, 1996, Teletech, Inc. filed a request for declaratory ruling on the Commission's streamlining of its antenna structure clearance procedure and revision of the Commission's rules concerning construction, marking, and lighting of antenna structures, implemented by R&O in WT Docket 95-5, released November 30, 1995. Comments due November 5*; replies November 16.
WT 97-115; PN 10/15/98; DA 98-2080; Report LB-99-05
MobileMedia Corporation, Debtor-In-Possession, and Arch Communications Group, Inc. Seek FCC Consent to Transfer Control of Licenses - Pleading Cycle Established
On September 2, 1998, MobileMedia Corporation, Debtor-in-Possession and Arch Communications Group, Inc. filed Applications for Transfer of Control and a Petition to Terminate and for Special Relief, seeking Commission consent to effectuate a merger and reorganization, which would transfer control of MobileMedia to Arch, assign of MobileMedia's licenses and authorizations to a single subsidiary, MobileMedia license Co. L.L.C., and transfer control of Arch to a new, widely dispersed group of investors. Comments due November 16; replies November 27.
WT 98-182, PR 92-235; NPRM 10/20/98 (adopted 9/30/98); FCC 98-251
As part of biennial review, proposed changes to Private Land Mobile Radio Services rules. Comments due 30 days after publication in the Federal Register; replies due 45 days after publication in the Federal Register.
PN 10/28/98; DA 98-2206
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks Comment on Nextel Communications, Inc. Waivers Requests Associated with its Proposed Acquisition of Private Mobile Radio Service Business Channels
The Commission is seeking comment on Nextel Communications, Inc.'s Requests for Waiver in conjunction with applications to seek FCC consent to assignment of Part 90 Private Mobile Radio Service Business channels from various entities to Nextel. Comments due November 26; replies December 11. Contact: Karen Franklin, Policy and Rules Branch, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division at (202) 418-0680.
GEN 9-053; PN 10/30/98; DA 98-2208; Report WT 98-37
Wireless Telecom Action - Comments Invited on New England Area (Region 19) Public Safety Plan Amendment
On September 14, 1998, Region 19 submitted a proposed amendment to its Public Safety Plan that would revise the current channel allotments to reflect changes made as a result of its fourth window application process. The Commission is soliciting comments from the public before taking action on this proposed plan amendment. Comments due November 29; replies December 14. Contact: Joy Alford at (202) 418-0694.
CC 97-213; FNPRM 11/5/98 (adopted 10/22/98); FCC 98-282
Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act
Addressed alleged deficiencies in industry-developed technical requirements for wireline, cellular, and broadband PCS carriers to comply with the assistance capability requirements prescribed by the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (CALEA). Analyzed those specific technical requirements in the industry's interim standard and concluded tentatively which of them are required by CALEA. Sought comment on a range of issues associated with the Commission's obligations under the Act and sought comment on what role, if any, the Commission can or should play in assisting telecommunications carriers other than wireline, cellular, and broadband PCS crriers to set standards for, or to achieve compliance with, CALEA's requirements. Comments due December 14; replies January 13, 1999.
PN 11/6/98; DA 98-2266
Local Multipoint Distribution Service Spectrum Re-Auction of 168 Licenses Scheduled for april 27, 1999; Application Filing Deadline set for March 29, 1999 - Comment Sought on Reserve Prices or Minimum Opening Bids and Other Auction Procedures
The Wireless Telecommunication sBureau announces the reauction of 168 Local Multipoint Distribition Service licenses set to begin on April 27, 1999. These licenses either received no bids in the original LMDS auction that closed on March 25, 1998, or are defaulted licenses which are available for reauction. The Balanced Budget Act o f 1997 calls upon the Commission to prescribe methods by which a reasonable reserve price will be required or a minimum opening bid established when FCC licenses are subject to auction, unless the Commission determines that a reserve price or minimum bid is not in the public interest. The Commission has directed the Bureau to seek comment on the use of a minimum opening bid and/or reserve price prior to the start of each auction. The Commission is also seeking comment on other auction procedures. Comments due November 30; replies December 7. Contact: Christina Clearwater, Arthur Lechtman, or Tim Salmon, Auctions and Industry Analysis Division at (202) 418-0660; Kathy Garland at (717) 338-2801.
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
98-153; NOI 9/1/98 (adopted 8/20/98); FCC 98-208
Revision of Part 15 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Ultra-Wideband Transmission Systems
Initiated inquiry to investigate the possibility of permitting the operation of ultra-wideband radio systems on an unlicensed basis under part 15 of the Commission's rules. Comments due 75 days from publication in Federal Register; reply comments due 105 days from publication in Federal Register.
ET 98-156; NPRM 9/1/98 (adopted 8/21/98); FCC 98-209
Amendment of Part 15 of the Commission's Rules
Proposed to amend part 15 of the Commission's Rules to allow the operation of fixed point-to-point transmitters in the 24.05-24.25 GHz band at field strengths of up to 2500 m V/m. Comments due 75 days after publication in the Federal Register; reply comments due 105 days after publication in the Federal Register.
ET 98-197; NPRM 11/6/98 (adoptd 10/28/98); FCC 98-289
Amendment of Parts 2 and 87 of the Commission's Rules Regarding the Radionavigation Service at 31.8-32.3 GHz
The Commission proposed to amend Parts 2 and 87 of the Commission's Rules in order to delete the unused non-Government radionavigation service allocation at 31.8-32.3 GHz and to also remove this frequency segment from the list of available frequencies set forth in the rules for the Aviation Services. Comments due 30 days from publication in the Federal Register; reply comments due 45 days from publication in the Federal Register.