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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.
COMMON CARRIER BUREAU
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.
CC 92-237; PN 1/7/99; DA 99-117
FCC Seeks Comment on Request for Expeditious Review of the Transfer of the Lockheed Martin Communications Industry Services Business - CC Docket No. 92-237
On December 21, 1998, Lockheed Martin IMS Corporation filed a Request for Expeditious Review of the Transfer of the Lockheed Martin Communications Industry Services Business to a new independent company, Warburg, Pincus & Co. The Common Carrier Bureau seeks input from the public on issues that the Commission should address in considering this matter. Issues and/or Questions due January 22*; comments on Lockheed Martin request due March 17.* Contact: Kris Monteith at (202) 418-1520 or Jared Carlson or Jeannie Grimes at (202) 418-2320. TTY: (202) 418-0484.
CC 92-237; PN 2/17/99; DA 99-347
FCC Seeks Comment on Request for Expeditious Review of the Transfer of the Lockheed Martin Communications Industry Services Business - CC Docket No. 92-237
The Common Carrier Bureau gives notice of the filing by Lockheed Martin IMS Corporation of responses to questions and/or issues concerning the Lockheed Martin Request for Expeditious Review of the Transfer of the Lockheed Martin Communications Industry Services Business to a new independent company, Warburg, Pincus & Co. The Bureau seeks comment on the Lockheed Martin Request, taking into account the Lockheed Martin Response and the Mitretek Answers. Comments due March 17.* Contact: Kris Monteith at (202) 418-1520 or Jared Carlson or Jeannie Grimes at (202) 418-2320; TTY: (202) 418-0484.
CC 92-237; PN 2/15/99; DA 99-516
FCC Extends Deadline for Comments on Lockheed Martin Request for Expeditious Review of the Transfer of Communications Industry Service Business - CC Docket 92-237
The Common Carrier Bureau extended the deadline for filing of comments on the request by Lockheed Martin IMS for Expeditious Review of the Transfer of the Lockheed Martin Communications Industry Services Business to a new independent company, Warburg, Pincus & Co., to April 16, 1999. Contact: Kris Monteith at (202) 418-1520 or Jared Carlson or Jeannie Grimes at (202) (202) 418-2320.
Order 1/20/99 (adopted 1/19/99); DA 99-197
Petition for Forbearance of the Independent Telephone and Telecommunications Alliance
Extended by 90 days to May 18, the date by which a petition for forbearance requesting that the Commission forbear from applying nine regulations to mid-sized incumbent local exchange carriers serving fewer than two percent of the nation's access lines filed by the Independent Telephone and Telecommunications Alliance shall be deemed granted in the absence of a Commission decision that the petition fails to meet the standards for forbearance under Section 10(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
CC 99-65; PN 2/16/99; DA 99-334
Petition of Ameritech for Forbearance from Dominant Carrier Regulation of its Provision of High Capacity Services in the Chicago LATA - CC Docket No. 99-65 - Pleading Cycle Established
On February 5, 1999, the Ameritech Operating Companies filed a petition requesting that the Commission exercise its authority to forbear from regulating Ameritech as a dominant carrier in the provision of high capacity special access and dedicated transport for switched access in the Chicago local access and transport area, pursuant to Section 10 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Comments due March 31*; replies April 21. Contact: Steven Spaeth or Tamara Preiss at (202) 418-1520; TTY: (202) 418-0484.
CC 99-65; PN 2/16/99; DA 99-334
Petition of Ameritech for Forbearance from Dominant Carrier Regulation f its Provision of High Capacity Services in the Chicago LATA - CC Docket 99-65 - Pleading cycle Established
On February 5, 1999, the Ameritech Operating Companies filed a petition requesting that the Commission exercise its authority to forbear from regulating Ameritech as a dominant carrier in the provision of high capacity special access and dedicated transport for switched access int he chicago local access and transport area, pursuant to Section 10 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Comments due March 31*; replies April 12. Contact: Steven Spaeth or Tamara Preiss at (202) 418-1520; TTY: (202) 418-0484.
CC 99-69; CC 99-98; Declaratory Ruling in CC Docket No. 99-98 and NPRM in Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 99-68 2/26/99 (adopted 2/25/99); FCC 99-38
Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996/Inter-Carrier Compensation for ISP-bound Traffic
Concluded that parties should be bound by their existing interconnection agreements, as interpreted by state commissions. Sought comments on proposals to govern future compensation agreements. NPRM comment date: April 12; NPRM Reply comment date: April 27.
CC 99-35; Order 2/26/99 (adopted 2/26/99); DA 99-374
Long Term Telephone Number Portability Tariff Filings of Ameritech Operating Companies/GTE System Telephone Companies/GTE Telephone Operating Companies/Pacific Bell/Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Designated for investigation various issues involved in the long-term telephone number portability tariff filings filed by incumbent local exchange carriers. Direct Cases: March 29*; Oppositions/Comment Date: April 13; Rebuttal Date: April 23.
BO Docket 99-11; PN 3/1/99; DA 99-430
Federal Communications Commission Will Hold a Series of Public Hearings on Telephone Service for Indians on Reservations; Set for March 23 in Chandler Arizona.
Comment period closes May 28, 1999. Contact: Eric Jensen at (202) 418-0990 or Belford Lawson at (202) 418-7264.
PN 3/4/99; DA 99-460
Common Carrier Bureau Seeks Comment on Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Energy Petition for Waiver to Implement a Technology-Specific Overlay in the 508, 617, 781, and 978 Area Codes - Pleading Cycle Established
On September 28, 1998, the FCC released an order in the matter of a Petition for Declaratory Ruling and Request for Expedited Action on the July 15, 1997, Order of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission regarding Area Codes 412, 610, 215, and 717 and Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MO&O and Order on Reconsideration, FCC 98-224, CC Docket No. 96-98. The Pennsylvania Numbering Order delegated additional authority to state public utility commissions to order NXX code rationing in jeopardy situations and encouraged state commissions to seek further limited delegations of authority to implement other innovative number conservation methods. On February 12, 1999, the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Energy filed a petition requesting that the Commission waive the provisions and permit the Petitioner additional authority to implement technology-specific or service-specific overlay in the 508, 617, and 978 area codes in eastern Massachusetts. Comments due April 5*, replies April 19. Contact: Al McCloud, Network Services Division at (202) 418-2320; TTY: (202) 418-0484.
PN 3/5/99; DA 99-462
Common Carrier Bureau Seeks Comment on New York Department of Public Service Petition for Additional Authority to Implement Number Conservation Measures - Pleading Cycle Established
On September 28, 1998, the FCC released an order in the matter of a Petition for Declaratory Ruling and Request for Expedited Action on the July 15, 1997, Order of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission regarding Area Codes 412, 610, 215, and 717 and Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MO&O and Order on Reconsideration, FCC 98-224, CC Docket No. 96-98. The Pennsylvania Numbering Order delegated additional authority to state public utility commissions to order NXX code rationing in jeopardy situations and encouraged state commissions to seek further limited delegations of authority to implement other innovative number conservation methods. On February 19, 1999 the New York State Department of Public Service filed a petition requesting additional authority to implement Number Conservation Measures. Comments due April 5*; replies April 19. Contact: Al Mccloud, Network Services Division at (202) 418-2330; TTY: (202) 418-0484.
PN 3/5/99; DA 99-461
Common Carrier Bureau Seeks Comment on Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Energy Request for Additional Authority to Implement Various Area Code Conservation Methods in the 508, 617, 781, and 978 Area Codes - Pleading Cycle Established
On September 28, 1998, the FCC released an order in the matter of a Petition for Declaratory Ruling and Request for Expedited Action on the July 15, 1997, Order of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission regarding Area Codes 412, 610, 215, and 717 and Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MO&O and Order on Reconsideration, FCC 98-224, CC Docket No. 96-98. The Pennsylvania Numbering Order delegated additional authority to state public utility commissions to order NXX code rationing in jeopardy situations and encouraged state commissions to seek further limited delegations of authority to implement other innovative number conservation methods. On February 17, 1999, the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Energy filed a petition requesting that the Commission waive the provisions and permit the Petitioner additional authority to implement various area code conservation measures in the 508, 617, 781, and 978 area codes in eastern Massachusetts. Comments due April 5*; replies April 19. Contact: Al McCloud, Network Services Division at (202) 418-2320; TTY: (202) 418-0404.
Order 3/5/99 (adopted 3/5/99); DA 99-463
Comsat Mobil Communications Request for Extension of Time for Filing Cost Allocation Manual Audit Report
Granted pursuant to Sections 0.91, 0291, and 1.46 of the Commission's Rules CMC's request for an extension of time until June 1, 1999, to file its independent cost allocation manual audit report.
CC 97-172; Order 3/8/99 (adopted 3/8/99); DA 99-468
Petition of US West Communications, Inc. for Forbearance
Extended to June 9, 1999, the date on which the petition seeking forbearance filed by US West shall be deemed granted in absence of a Commission denial of the peitition for failure to meet the statutory requirements for forbearance.
CC 97-181; R&O/FNPRM 3/10/99 (adopted 2/22/99); FCC 99-29
Defining Primary Lines
Adopted requirements for differentiating and identifying non-primary residential lines and multi-line business lines from primary residential lines and single line business lines in regards to the FCC's access charge rules for subscriber line charges and presubscribed interexchange carrier charges. Issued FNPRM on issue of individuals with speech or hearing disabilities having access at primary line rates to TTY line. Comments due April 9; replies April 26.
CC 96-45; PN 3/16/99; DA 99-459
Common Carrier Bureau Sends Updated Lists of Rural and Non-Rural Telephone Companies to the Universal Service Administrative Company and Changes 1999 Self-Certification Filing Deadline
On May 8, 1997, the Commission established in the Universal Service Order that rural and non-rural local exchange carriers (LECs) will receive federal universal service support determined by separate mechanisms. This PN revises the annual deadline for local exchange carriers to be classified as rural telephone companies to file letters certifying that they meet the statutory definition of rural telephone company. The new deadline for filing self-certification letters with the Commission is July 1 of each year. Contact: Adrian Wright, Accounting Policy Division at (202) 418-7400.
PN 3/17/99
Request by RCN Telecom Services and Bell Atlantic for Clarification of Bell Atlantic's Authority to Carry Local Traffic Between Exchanges on Behalf of Competitive Local Exchange Carriers
On January 25, 1999, RCN Telecom Services, Inc. and Bell Atlantic (BA) submitted a letter requesting that the Common Carrier Bureau clarify the scope of Bell Atlantic's ability to transport and terminate local calls originated by or terminated at a competitive local exchange carrier. RCN and BA request that the Commission declare that it is in the public interest to permit BA to provide transport and termination of RCN's expanded area service (EAS) traffic where calls originate and terminate in exchange areas that are within BA's EAS calling scope. Comments due April 7*; replies April 21. Contact: Alan Thomas, Network Services Division at (202) 418-2338; TTY: (202) 418-2325.
CC 95-116; PN 3/24/99; DA 99-581
Pleading Cycle Established for Comments on Petition for Expedited Interim Waiver of Section 52.33(a) of the Commission's Number Portability Rules - CC Docket No. 95-116
On March 19, 1999, the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA), National Rural Telecom Association (NRTA), National Telephone Cooperative Association (NTCA), Organization for the Promotion and Advancement of Small Telecommunications Companies (OPASTCO), and United States Telephone Association (USTA) filed a request for waiver of section 52.33 of the Commissions rules which allows incumbent LECs to recover their carrier-specific costs directly related to providing number portability through a federally-tariffed monthly end-user charge. Comments due April 8*; replies April 19. Contact: Lloyd Collier at (202) 418-1520.
PN 3/24/99; DA 99-577
Southwestern Bell Emergency Motion for Extension of Time is Granted - New Pleading Cycle Established in CC Docket No. 99-35 - Long-Term Number Portability Direct Cases
On March 23, Pacific Bell and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company filed an emergency motion requesting a one-week extension from March 29 to April 5 for filing direct cases re: Pacific Bell's Transmittal No. 2029 and Southwestern Bell's Transmittal No. 2745. Direct cases due: April 5*; oppositions April 19; rebuttals April 29. Contact: Rhonda Lien, Competitive Pricing Division at (202) 418-1530.
PN 3/25/99; DA 99-584
Common Carrier Bureau Provides the Format for Access Tariff Review Plans of April 2, 1999
The Common Carrier Bureau provides the format for access tariff review plans (TRPs). Price cap LECs must submit these short form TRPs in the attached format on April 2*. Comments on the format and content of the April 2 TRP may be filed on or before April 16. Contact: Raj Kannan, Competitive Pricing Division at (202) 418-1540.
CC 99-35; Order 3/25 (adopted 3/25); DA 99-561
Long-Term Telephone Number Portability
Designated issues for investigation of U.S. West Transmittals 965 and 975. Comments due May 3, rebuttals May 17.
CC 94-129; PN 3/25/99; DA 99-582
Enforcement Division of the Common Carrier Bureau Announces Extension of time for Filing Reply Comments on Slamming Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, CC Docket 94-129
On December 23, 1998, the Commissions released In the Matter of Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection .....Policies and Rules Concerning Unauthorized Changes of Consumers' Long Distance Carriers, Second Report and Order and FNPRM, FCC 98-334. It contained a FNPRM in which the Commissions proposed several additional changes to further strengthen FCC slamming rules and to otherwise prevent slamming. This PN extends date reply comments are due to May 3. Contact: Kimberly Parker at (202) 418-7393.
CC 96-45; PN 3/26; DA 99-573
Pleading Cycle Established for Vermont Telephone Company, Inc.'s Request for Modification of Conditions Adopted by the Common Carrier Bureau in Approval of Petition for Study Area Waiver - CC docket No. 96-45
Vermont Telephone Company (VTel) has requested that the Common Carrier Bureau increase the cap on VTel's high cost support payments based on updated financial data. VTel proposes a new allocation methodology whereby the caps on the three carriers that acquired the Contel exchanges would be adjusted, but the total of the three caps would be unchanged. Comments due April 15; replies due April 26. Contact: Adrian Wright, Accounting Policy Division at (202) 481-7400; TTY; (202) 418-0484.
PN 3/31; DA 99-614
North American Power Brokers, Inc. Seeks Commission Determination of "Exempt Telecommunications Company" Status
North American Power Brokers, Inc. has requested Commission determination of "exempt telecommunications Company" status under the Public Utility Holding company Act of 1935, as amended by Section 103 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Comments due April 21; replies April 28. Contact: Al McCloud at (202) 418-2499.
PN 4/1/; DA 99-638
Common Carrier Bureau Seeks Comment on the Maine Public Utilities Commission's Petition for Additional Authority to Implement Number Conservation Measures - Pleading Cycle Established
On September 28, 1998, the FCC released an order int he matter of a Petition for Declaratory Ruling and Request for Expedited Action on the July 15, 1997, Order of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Regarding Area Codes 412, 610, 215, and 717, and Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MO&O and Order on Recon FCC 98-224, CC Docket No. 96-98. This Order delegated additional authority to state public utility commissions to order NXX code rationing in jeopardy situations and encouraged state commissions to seek further limited delegations of authority to implement other innovative number conservation methods. On March 17, 1999, the Maine Public Utilities Commission filed a petition requesting that the FCC delegate to MPUC additional authority to implement various number conservation measures. Comments due May 3; replies May 17. Contact: Al McCloud, network Services Division at (202) 418-2320.
PN 4/5; DA 99-656
Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company Petitions Commission for Permission to Establish New Rate Elements to Offer SONET-Based Services - Pleading Cycle Established
On March 26, 1999, Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company filed a petition pursuant to section
69(g)(1) of the Commission's rules requesting permission to implement new switched access rate elements necessary to provide a new Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) based service. Comments due April 12. Contact: Renee Terry, Competitive Pricing Division at (202) 418-1530.
INTERNATIONAL BUREAU
IB 99-67; NPRM 3/5/99 (adopted 2/25/99); FCC 99-37
Amendment of Parts 2 and 25 to Implement the global Mobile Personal Communications By Satellite Memorandum of Understanding and Arrangements
Proposed amending the Commission's Rules to facilitate the global transport of portable telecommunications terminals used in connection with satellite systems providing global data, voice, Internet and other broadband services. Comments due May 3; replies May 18.
PN 3/10/99; DA 99-479
Petitions for Enforcement of International Settlement Benchmark Rates
AT&T, MCI WorldCom, and Sprint have filed joint petitions requesting that the Commission enforce its benchmark settlement rate of 15 cents per minute as required by the Commission's Benchmarks Order for service on the following routes: U.S.-Cyprus, U.S.-Kuwait, and
U.S.- Netherlands Antilles. Comments Due: April 14, 1999; Reply Comments Due: April 26, 1999. Contact: Telecommunications Division, International Bureau: Ken Stanley or Kathy O'Brien at (202) 418-1470.
IB 99-81; NPRM 3/25 (adopted 3/18); FCC 99-50
Establishment of Policies and Service Rules for the Mobile Satellite Service in the 2 GHz Band
Proposed initiating the process for licensing a new generation of innovative mobile satellite services. Comments due June 24, replies July 26.
MASS MEDIA BUREAU
MM 98-204, MM 96-16; NPRM 11/20/98 (adopted 11/19/1998); FCC 98-305
Broadcast and Cable Equal Employment Opportunity Rules and Policies and Termination of the EEO Streamlining Proceeding
Requested comment concerning a new broadcast equal employment opportunity rule and policies consistent with the D.C. Circuit's decision in the Lutheran Church - Missouri Snyod v. FCC. Comments due January 19, 1999*; replies February 18, 1999.*
MM 98-204, MM 96-16; Order 1/5/99 (adopted 1/5/99); DA 99-105
Review of FCC's Broadcast and Cable EEO Rules
Extended reply comment date to February 18* and replies to March 23.*
MM 98-204, MM 96-16; Order 2/12/99 (adopted 2/11/99); DA 99-326
Review of the Commission's Broadcast and Cable EEO Rules
Extended comment deadline to March 1*; replies to March 31.*
MM 98-204, MM 96-16; Order 3/22/99 (adopted 3/22/99) ; DA 99-529
Review of the FCC's Broadcast and Cable EEO Rules
Extended reply comment date to April 15 in this proceeding.
MM 99-25; NPRM 2/3/99 (adopted 1/28/99); FCC 99-6
Creation of a Low Power Radio Service
Proposed to establish rules authorizing the operations of new, low power FM (LPFM) radio stations. Comments due April 12; replies May 12.
MM 99-25; Order 3/19/99 (adopted 3/19/99); DA 99-542
Creation of a Low Power Radio Service
Granted extension of the comment date to June 1, 1999, and reply comment date to July 1, 1999, in response to petitions filed by Lucent Digital Radio and by the National Association of Broadcasters, the Consumer Electronics Manufacturers Association, and a number of state broadcaster organizations.
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU
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 99-66; NPRM 2/24/99 (adopted 2/12/99); FCC 99-23
Amendment of Parts 2 and 95 to Establish a Medical Implant Communications Service
Proposed allocating 402-405 MHz band for this service on a shared basis. Comments due April 9, replies April 26.
WT 98-229/CC 95-116; PN 3/10/99; DA 99-484
Clarification of Filing Deadline for Petitions for Reconsideration of the CMRS Local Number Portability Forbearance Order - WT Docket 98-229; CC Docket 95-116
On February 9, 1999, the FCC released an order addressing a Petition for Forbearance filed by the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association concerning implementation of local number portability by commercial mobile radio service (CMRS) providers. Deadline for filing petitions to reconsider the Forbearance Order may be filed within 30 days of the publication of the amended rules and a summary of the order in the Federal Register. Contact: David Furth at (202) 418-0632.
PN 3/11/99; DA 99-494
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks Comment on Broadwave Albany, L.L.C. et al Requests for Waiver of Part 101 Rules
On January 8, 1999, Broadwave Albany, L.L.C., et al., filed requests for waiver of the Commission's Part 101 Rules regarding fixed microwave radio service. Comments due April 12; replies April 22. Contact: Michael Pollak or Shellie Blakeney, Policy and Rules Branch, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division at (202) 418-0680.
PN 3/16/99; DA 99-523; Report No. 99-7
Public Safety National Plan Region 20 (Washington, DC) Announces an Application Filing Window for the 821-824 /866-869 MHz Bands
Filing Window Accepted from March 15 through April 30. Contact: William Van Aller at (301) 217-7779.
WT 99-87; NPRM 3/25 (adopted 3/19); FCC 99-52
Establishment of Public Service Radio Pool in the Private Mobile Frequencies Below 800 MHz
Proposed changes to the FCC's rules and policies to implement the revised auction authority. Comments due 60 days and replies 90 days after Federal Register publication.
PN 3/26/99; DA 99-590
SBC Communications Inc. and Comcast Cellular Holdings Co. Seek FCC Consent to Transfer Control of Licenses to SBC
SBC Communications, Inc. and Comcast Cellular Holdings Co. have filed applications pursuant to Section 310(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, seeking Commission consent to transfer control of licenses currently controlled by subsidiaries and affiliates of Comcast to SBC. Comments due April 26; replies May 6. Contact: Jonathan Radin or Elizabeth Williams, Commercial Wireless Division at (202) 418-7240.
Order 3/31 (adopted 3/31); DA 99-632
County of San Mateo, CA - Request for Waiver Pursuant to Section 337(c) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended
Granted, as set forth, the Motion for Extension of Time filed in this proceeding by San Mateo County, CA, to extend the reply comment deadline to April 12.
PN 4/1; DA 99-641
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks Comment on Request for Waiver by Sacramento County, California, To Obtain a License for A Frequency Allocated for Exclusive Paging Operations (929.0125 MHz)
On December 16, 1998, the County of Sacramento, CA, filed a Request for Waiver of a licensing freeze that currently governs frequencies in the 929-930 MHz band allocated for exclusive paging operations to permit it to use the frequency 929.0125 MHz for a local alert paging system that would support public safety services provided in Sacramento and Yolo counties, CA. Comments due April 12; replies April 19. Contact: John Fernandez, Policy and Rules Branch, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division at (202) 418-0680.
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
ET 98-206
Parts 2 and 25 of the Commission's Rules
Proposed to permit non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO )fixed-satellite service (FSS) operations in certain segments of the Ku-band and proposed policies to govern such operations. Also proposed or sought comment on, technical criteria to ensure that such NGSO FSS operations do not cause unacceptable interference to existing users or do not unduly constrain future growth of incumbent services. Comments Due: February 16, 1999*; Reply Comments Due: March 15, 1999.*
ET 98-206; Order 2/5/99 (adopted 2/4/99); DA 99-284
Rules to Permit Operation of NGSO and FSS Systems Co-Frequency with GSO and Terrestrial Systems in the KU-Band Frequency Range
Extended comment date to March 2* and reply comment date to March 29.*
ET- 98-206; Order 3/26 (adopted 3/26); DA 99-592
Amendment of Parts 2 and 25 of the Commission's Rules and Amendment of the Commissions Rules to Authorize Subsidiary Terrestrial Use of the 12.2 and 12.7 GHz Band by DBS Licensees and Their Affiliates
Extended the date for filing reply comments in this proceeding to April 14, 1999.
ET 99-34; NPRM 2/3/99 (adopted 1/28/99); FCC 99-8
In the Matter of an Industry Coordination Committee System for Broadcast Digital Television Service
The Commission seeks comment on the establishment of an industry coordination committee to assist the Commission in the implementation of digital television (DTV) service, and specifically requests comment on proposals addressing certain issues. Comments due March 29*; replies April 28.
OFFICE OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
MD 98-200; NOI 12/4/98 (adopted 11/10/98); FCC 98-298
Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 1999
The Commission began a rulemaking proceeding seeking comments and suggestions for revising its Schedule of Regulatory Fees in order to recover the amount of regulatory fees that Congress requires it to collect for Fiscal Year 1999. OMD Contact: Fee Hotline at (202) 418-0192.
MD 98-200; NPRM 3/24/99 (adopted 3/9/99); FCC 99-44
Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 1999
Commenced a proceeding to revise the FCC's Schedule of Regulatory Fees in order to collect the amount of regulatory fees that Congress, pursuant to section 9(a) of the Communications Act, as amended, has required the Commission to collect for Fiscal Year 1999. Comments due April 19; replies April 29.