Sec. 90.701  Scope.

    (a) Frequencies in the 220-222 MHz band are available for land 
mobile and fixed use for both Government and non-Government operations. 
This subpart sets out the regulations governing the licensing and 
operation of non-Government systems operating in the 220-222 MHz band. 
It includes eligibility requirements, application procedures, and 
operational and technical standards for stations licensed in these 
bands. The rules in this subpart are to be read in conjunction with the 
applicable requirements contained elsewhere in this part; however, in 
case of conflicts, the provisions of this subpart shall govern with 
respect to licensing and operation in this frequency band.
    (b)(1) Licensees granted initial authorizations for operations in 
the 220-222 MHz band from among applications filed on or before May 24, 
1991 are referred to in this subpart as ``Phase I'' licensees;
    (2) Applicants that filed initial applications for operations in the 
220-222 MHz band on or before May 24, 1991 are referred to in this 
subpart as ``Phase I'' applicants; and
    (3) All assignments, operations, stations, and systems of licensees 
granted authorizations from among applications filed for operations in 
the 220-222 MHz band on or before May 24, 1991 are referred to in this 
subpart as ``Phase I'' assignments, operations, stations, and systems, 
respectively.
    (c)(1) Licensees granted initial authorizations for operations in 
the 220-222 MHz band from among applications filed after May 24, 1991 
are referred to in this subpart as ``Phase II'' licensees;
    (2) Applicants that filed initial applications for operations in the 
220-222 MHz band after May 24, 1991 are referred to in this subpart as 
``Phase II'' applicants; and
    (3) All assignments, operations, stations, and systems of licensees 
granted authorizations from among applications filed for operations in 
the 220-222 MHz band after May 24, 1991 are referred to in this subpart 
as ``Phase II'' assignments, operations, stations, and systems, 
respectively.

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    (d) The rules in this subpart apply to both Phase I and Phase II 
licensees, applicants, assignments, operations, stations, and systems, 
unless otherwise specified.
[ 62 FR 15993 , Apr. 3, 1997]