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  • this notice of proposed rulemaking, contact Paul Murray, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Commercial Wireless Division, at (202) 418-7240, pmurray@fcc.gov. ordering clauses Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to sections 1, 2(a), 4(i), 4(j), 201(b), 251(a), 253, 303(r), and 332(c)(1)(B) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 152(a), 154(i), 154(j), 201(b), 251(a), 253, 303(r), and 332(c)(1)(B), and sections 1.411 and 1.412 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.411 and 1.412, this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission's Consumer Information Bureau, Reference Information Center, SHALL SEND a copy of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, including the Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration. FEDERAL
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  • so how, the Commission should facilitate the development of secondary markets by making certain information on spectrum available to the public. Legal Basis The potential actions on which comment is sought in this NPRM would be authorized under Sections 4(i), 303(r), and 309(j) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154(i), 303(r), and 309(j), and Sections 1.411 and 1.412 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.411 and 1.412. C. Description and Estimate of the Small Entities Subject to the Rules The RFA requires that an initial regulatory flexibility analysis be prepared for notice-and-comment rulemaking proceedings, unless the Agency certifies that ``the rule will not, if promulgated, have a significant impact on a substantial number of small
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  • initiating the instant rulemaking on our own motion, relative to the matters we have independently verified as well as those matters raised in the Nextel Proposal, in certain filings addressing the Nextel Proposal, and in response to the rule making petition filed by PCIA relative to consolidation of services in the 800 and 900 MHz bands. See 47 C.F.R. § 1.411. See NAM Proposal at 2-3. See id. at 3-4. We note that in the NAM Proposal, NAM characterizes a portion of its plan as follows: ``Cellular-type SMR systems would re-tune to the band 821-824 / 866-869 MHz just as under the Nextel proposal.'' Id. at 3. We believe this was an inadvertent error on the part of NAM and that
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  • ``Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks Comment On Petition For Rulemaking Regarding Location And Monitoring Service Rules,'' Public Notice, 17 FCC Rcd 6438 (2002). The Bureau subsequently extended the comment cycle on the Petition. See ``Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Extends Comment Cycle On Petition For Rulemaking Regarding Location And Monitoring Service Rules,'' Public Notice, 17 FCC Rcd 8377 (2002). See 47 C.F.R. § 1.411. Given the length of time that has passed since the Bureau issued its Public Notice, we are terminating RM No. 10403 and invite interested parties to submit new and/or updated comments and reply comments in WT Docket No. 06-49. See infra paras. 9, 36-38. Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission's Rules to Adopt Regulations for Automatic Vehicle Monitoring Systems,
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  • 21, 2003. Reservation showings may not be filed against any vacant FM allotments for which an FCC Form 301 application is pending. NCE Second Report and Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 6703-06. 47 C.F.R. § 73.202(b). See 47 C.F.R. § 1.401 which, inter alia, incorporates the subscription and verification requirements of 47 C.F.R § 1.52. See also 47 C.F.R. § 1.411. In addition, the Petition for Rulemaking must contain an expression of interest that the petitioner will apply for the requested channel, if successfully reserved. See generally 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.401(a) (``any interested person'' may petition for rulemaking),1.401(c) (supportive materials required in a petition for rulemaking). See, e.g., Fort Stockton and Sanderson, Texas, 18 FCC Rcd 11759 (MB 2003); Clarendon, Texas,
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  • reply is directed, constitutes an ex parte presentation and shall not be considered in the proceeding. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Barbara A. Kreisman Chief, Video Division Media Bureau APPENDIX 1. Pursuant to authority found in 47 U.S.C. Sections 4(i), 5(c)(1), 303(g) and (r), and 307(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and 47 C.F.R. Sections 0.61, 0.204(b), 0.283, and 1.411, IT IS PROPOSED TO AMEND the Post-Transition Table of DTV Allotments, 47 C.F.R. Section 73.622(i), as set forth in the Notice of Proposed Rule Making to which this Appendix is attached. 2. Showings Required. Comments are invited on the proposal discussed in the Notice of Proposed Rule Making to which this Appendix is attached. 3. Cut-off protection. The following procedures
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  • reply is directed, constitutes an ex parte presentation and shall not be considered in the proceeding. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Barbara A. Kreisman Chief, Video Division Media Bureau APPENDIX 1. Pursuant to authority found in 47 U.S.C. Sections 4(i), 5(c)(1), 303(g) and (r), and 307(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and 47 C.F.R. Sections 0.61, 0.204(b), 0.283, and 1.411, IT IS PROPOSED TO AMEND the Post-Transition Table of DTV Allotments, 47 C.F.R. Section 73.622(i), as set forth in the Notice of Proposed Rule Making to which this Appendix is attached. 2. Showings Required. Comments are invited on the proposal discussed in the Notice of Proposed Rule Making to which this Appendix is attached. 3. Cut-off protection. The following procedures
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  • VII.B of this Further Notice, we limit the scope of our proposals to incumbent price cap LECs, thereby not affecting small entities. We seek comment on these proposals and urge that parties support their comments with specific evidence and analysis. C. Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Comment Filing Dates 454. Pursuant to applicable procedures set forth in Section 1.399 and 1.411 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. Sections 1.399, 1.411 interested parties may file comments in response to the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, including comments ont he information collection requirements, no later than June 26, 1997 with the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, Washington D.C. 20554. Interested parties may file replies no later than July 11, 1997, except that reply comments
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  • 0.124.9 43.4 Iran $9,335,882 0.033.0 0.318.0 48.6 $1,638,781 0.0 3.4 0.0 3.8 92.8 $11,240 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0100.0 140,661,683 0.016.9 0.310.9 71.8 Iraq $23,923,446 0.023.7 0.6 5.5 70.1 $4,560,120 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0100.0 $628,477 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0100.0 220,846,285 0.010.9 0.7 5.1 83.3 Israel $54,450,618 0.127.4 0.714.5 57.3 $4,139,755 0.023.3 0.0 6.3 70.4 $2,299,337 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0100.0 839,384,780 0.120.3 1.411.4 66.8 Jordan $9,252,914 0.045.5 1.911.4 41.1 $448,387 0.0 2.7 0.031.1 66.2 $2,161,438 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 99.9 80,729,789 0.026.9 3.129.4 40.6 Kuwait $7,251,512 0.028.2 1.520.7 49.7 $1,116,595 0.073.7 0.0 0.0 26.3 $5,188 0.0 2.8 0.0 0.0 97.2 75,238,989 0.023.4 2.027.3 47.3 Lebanon $41,050,026 0.012.722.636.7 28.0 $365,355 0.0 0.0 0.045.4 54.6 $269,823 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.5 99.5 310,909,034 0.0 5.924.446.8 22.9
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  • this notice of proposed rulemaking, contact Paul Murray, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Commercial Wireless Division, at (202) 418-7240, pmurray@fcc.gov. ordering clauses Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to sections 1, 2(a), 4(i), 4(j), 201(b), 251(a), 253, 303(r), and 332(c)(1)(B) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 152(a), 154(i), 154(j), 201(b), 251(a), 253, 303(r), and 332(c)(1)(B), and sections 1.411 and 1.412 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.411 and 1.412, this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission's Consumer Information Bureau, Reference Information Center, SHALL SEND a copy of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, including the Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration. FEDERAL
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  • commentsonthe CompetitiveNetworksFNPRMprovidedaboveinparagraph179oftheCompetitive NetworksFNPRM.TheCommissionwillsendacopyoftheCompetitiveNetworksFNPRM,including thisIRFA,totheChiefCounselforAdvocacyoftheSmallBusinessAdministration.553Inaddition,the CompetitiveNetworksFNPRMandIRFA(orsummariesthereof)willbepublishedintheFederal Register.554 A. Needfor,andObjectivesof,theRules Inthe CompetitiveNetworksFNPRM,theCommissionseekscommentonanumberofproposals tofurtheritsongoingeffortsundertheTelecommunicationsActof1996555tofostercompetitioninlocal communicationsmarkets.Specifically,weseekcommentonmeasurestoensurethatcompeting telecommunicationsprovidersareabletoprovideservicestocustomersinmultipletenantenvironments (MTEs).MTEsincludeapartmentandofficebuildings,officeparks,shoppingcenters,andmanufactured housingcommunities.Eachoftheproposalsinthe CompetitiveNetworksFNPRMisintendedtobenefit telecommunicationscarriers,buildingownersandtheirtenantsbycreatingamorecompetitiveMTE telecommunicationsserviceenvironment. The CompetitiveNetworksFNPRMseekscommenton:(1)whetherweshouldrequirebuilding owners,whoallowaccesstotheirpremisestoanytelecommunicationsprovider,tomakecomparable accessavailabletoallprovidersonanondiscriminatorybasis; (2)whetherweshouldprohibitlocal exchangecarriersfromservingbuildingsthatdonotaffordnondiscriminatoryaccesstoall telecommunicationsserviceproviders;(3)whetherweshouldforbidtelecommunicationsservice providers,undersomeorallcircumstances,fromenteringintoexclusivecontractswithresidential buildingowners;(4)whetherweshouldprohibitcarriersfromenforcingexclusiveaccessprovisionsin existingcontractsineithercommercialorresidentialMTEs; (5)whetherweshouldphaseoutexclusive accessprovisionsbyestablishingafutureterminationdateforsuchprovisions;(6)whetherweshould phaseoutexclusiveaccessprovisionsforcarriersthatqualifYassmallentitiesandthetimingofanysuch phaseout;(7)whether,andtowhatextent,preferentialagreementsbetweenbuildingownersandLECs shouldberegulatedbytheCommission;(8)whethertheCommission'srulesgoverningaccesstocable 552 See5U.s.c.§603.TheRFA,see5U.S.c.§601et. hasbeenamendedbytheContractWithAmerica AdvancementActof1996,Pub.L.No.104-121,110Stat.847(1996)(CWAAA).TitleIIoftheCWAAAisthe SmallBusinessRegulatoryEnforcementFairnessActof1996(SBREFA). 553 See5U.s.c. §603(a). 554 Seeid. 555 TelecommunicationsActof1996,Pub.L.No.104-104,110Stat.56, codifiedat47U.S.c.§§151etseq.(1996 Act).The1996ActamendedtheCommunicationsActof1934(the"CommunicationsAct"orthe"Act"). 23108 FederalCommunicationsCommission FCC00-366 homerunwiringformultichannelvideoprogramdistributionshouldbeextendedtobenefitprovidersof telecommunicationsservices;and(9)theextenttowhichutilityrights-of-waywithinMTEsaresubjectto accessbytelecommunicationscarriers(exceptincumbentLECs)andcablecompaniespursuantto Section224oftheACt.556 B. LegalBasis Thepotentialactionsonwhichcommentissoughtinthis CompetitiveNetworksFNPRMwould beauthorizedunderSections1,2(a),4(i),201(b),202(a),205(a),224(d),224(e),303(r),and411(a)of theCommunicationsActof1934,asamended,47V.S.c.§§151,152(a),154(i),201(b),202(a),205(a), 224(d),224(e),303(r),and4l1(a),andSections1.411and1.412oftheCommission'sRules,47C.F.R. §§1.411and1.412. C. DescriptionandEstimateoftheNumberofSmallEntitiestowhichtheRulesWillApply TheRFArequiresthatanIRFAbepreparedfornotice-and-commentrulemakingproceedings, unlesstheagencycertifiesthat"therulewillnot,ifpromulgated,haveasignificanteconomicimpactona substantialnumberofsmallentities.,,557TheRFAgenerallydefines"smallentity"ashavingthesame meaningastheterms"smallbusiness,""smallorganization,"and"smallgovernmentaljurisdiction.,,558In addition,theterm"smallbusiness"hasthesamemeaningastheterm"smallbusinessconcern"underthe SmallBusinessACt.559Asmallbusinessconcernisonewhich:(1)isindependentlyownedand operated;(2)isnotdominantinitsfieldofoperation;and(3)satisfiesanyadditionalcriteriaestablished bytheSmallBusinessAdministration(SBA).560Formanyoftheentitiesdescribedbelow,weutilize SBAdefinitionsofsmallbusinesscategories,whicharebasedonStandardIndustrialClassification ("SIC")codes. WehaveincludedsmallincumbentLECsinthispresentIRFA.Asnotedabove,a"small business"undertheRFAisonethat, interalia,meetsthepertinentsmallbusinesssizestandard(e.g.,a telephonecommunicationsbusinesshaving1,500orfeweremployees),and"isnotdominantinitsfield ofoperation.,,561TheSBAcontendsthat,forRFApurposes,smallincumbentLECsarenotdominantin theirfieldofoperationbecauseanysuchdominanceisnot"national"inscope.562Wehavetherefore 55647U.S.C§224. 5575U.S.C§605(b). 5585U.S.C§601(6). 5595U.S.C§601(3)(incorporatingbyreferencethedefInitionof"smallbusinessconcern"inSmallBusinessAct,15 U.S.C §632).Pursuantto5U.S.C§601(3),thestatutorydefInitionofasmallbusinessapplies"unlessanagency, afterconsultationwiththeOffIceofAdvocacyoftheSmallBusinessAdministrationandafteropportunityforpublic comment,establishesoneormoredefInitionsofsuchtennwhichareappropriatetotheactivitiesoftheagencyand publishessuchdefInition(s)intheFederalRegister." 560SmallBusinessAct,15U.s.C§632. 5615U.S.C§601(3). 562SBAReplyCommentsat3-4(filedSept.10,1999).SeealsoLetterfromJereW.Glover,ChiefCounselfor Advocacy,SBA,toWilliamE.Kennard,Chainnan,FCC(May27,1999).TheSmallBusinessActcontainsa defInitionof"smallbusinessconcern,"whichtheRFAincorporatesintoitsowndefmitionof"smallbusiness." See 15U.S.C632(a)(SmallBusinessAct);5U.s.C §601(3)(RFA).SBAregulationsinterpret"smallbusiness (continued....) 23109 FederalCommunicationsCommission FCC00-366 includedsmallincumbentLECsinthisIRFA,althoughweemphasizethatthisRFAactionhasnoeffect onFCCanalysesanddeterminationsinother,non-RFAcontexts. ThisCompetitiveNetworksFNPRMproposesrulechangesthat,ifadopted,wouldimpose requirementsonlocalexchangecarriersandotherutilities,buildingownersandmanagers,neighborhood associations,andsmallgovernmentaljurisdictions,asdiscussedbelow. a.LocalExchangeCarriers ManyofthepotentialrulechangesonwhichcommentissoughtinthisCompetitiveNetworks FNPRM,ifadopted,wouldaffectsmallLECs.NeithertheCommissionnortheSBAhasdevelopeda definitionforsmallprovidersoflocalexchangeservices.TheclosestapplicabledefinitionundertheSBA rulesisfortelephonecommunicationscompaniesotherthanradiotelephone(wireless)companies.563The SBAhasdefinedestablishmentsengagedinproviding"TelephoneCommunications,Except Radiotelephone"tobesmallbusinesseswhentheyhavenomorethan1,500employees.564Accordingto recentTelecommunicationsIndustryRevenuedata,1,348incumbentcarriersreportedthattheywere engagedintheprovisionoflocalexchangeservices.565WedonothavedataspecifYingthenumberof thesecarriersthatareeitherdominantintheirfieldofoperations,arenotindependentlyownedand operated,orhavemorethan1,500employees,andthusareunableatthistimetoestimatewithgreater precisionthenumberofLECsthatwouldqualifYassmallbusinessconcernsundertheSBA'sdefinition. Consequently,weestimatethatfewerthan1,348providersoflocalexchangeservicearesmallentities thatmaybeaffectedbythepotentialactionsdiscussedinthisFurtherNoticeofProposedRulemaking,if adopted.
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  • areas will be treated as Class C for the purpose of complying with such agreements. 47 C.F.R. § 73.3517; see First Report and Order in MM Docket No. 98-93, FCC 99-55 at ¶¶ 11-18 (amending the contingent application rule to permit commercial FM broadcasters to undertake certain mutual facility modifications without being subject to competing applications). 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.87(b), 1.411, et seq. (Rule Making Proceedings). 47 C.F.R. § 73.3584 (Procedure for filing petitions to deny); see 47 U.S.C. § 309(d); 47 C.F.R. § 1.87(d). 47 C.F.R. § 73.207; see supra, n. 66. 47 C.F.R. § 73.215. Id. at § 73.215(b)(2)(iv). 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review-Streamlining of Mass Media Applications, Rules, and Processes, Report and Order in MM Docket No. 98-43, FCC
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  • so how, the Commission should facilitate the development of secondary markets by making certain information on spectrum available to the public. Legal Basis The potential actions on which comment is sought in this NPRM would be authorized under Sections 4(i), 303(r), and 309(j) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154(i), 303(r), and 309(j), and Sections 1.411 and 1.412 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.411 and 1.412. C. Description and Estimate of the Small Entities Subject to the Rules The RFA requires that an initial regulatory flexibility analysis be prepared for notice-and-comment rulemaking proceedings, unless the Agency certifies that ``the rule will not, if promulgated, have a significant impact on a substantial number of small
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  • will solve existing interconnection problems, and the extent to which the proposals will create new problems. Legal Basis The legal basis for any action that may be taken pursuant to the NPRM is contained in sections 4, 201-202, 303 and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154, 201-202, 303 and 403, and sections 1.1, 1.411 and 1.412 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1, 1.411 and 1.412. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to Which Rules Will Apply The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of, and, where feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that may be affected by the proposed rules, if adopted. The RFA defines
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  • qualified applicants who are unable to complete implementation by the September 30 deadline. Legal Basis The legal basis for this Notice is contained in sections 1 through 4, 201 through 205, 254, 303(r), and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, 47 U.S.C. §§ 1-4, 201-205, 254, 303(r), and 403, and section 1.411 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.411. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities To Which Rules Will Apply The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of and, where feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that may be affected by the proposed rules, if adopted. The RFA generally defines the term ``small entity''
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  • control, and that resellers and other non-dominant carriers must file applications for acquisitions of corporate control. Legal Basis The legal basis for any action that may be taken pursuant to the NPRM is contained in sections 4, 201-202, 303 and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154, 201-202, 303 and 403, and sections 1.1, 1.411 and 1.412 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1, 1.411 and 1.412. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities To Which the Proposed Rules Will Apply The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of, and where feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that may be affected by the proposed rulemaking, if adopted. The
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  • whether or not there are alternative safeguards that are as effective but impose fewer regulatory costs. Legal Basis The legal basis for any action that may be taken pursuant to the NPRM is contained in sections 4, 201-202, 303 and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154, 201-202, 303, and 403, and sections 1.1, 1.411, and 1.412 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.1, 1.411, and 1.412. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to Which the Proposed Rules will Apply The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of and, where feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that will be affected by any rules. The RFA generally defines
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  • this Notice is contained in the Children's Internet Protection Act, included as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2001, Pub. L. 106-554, and in sections 1 through 4, 201 through 205, 254, 303(r), and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, 47 U.S.C. §§ 1-4, 201-205, 254, 303(r), and 403, and section 1.411 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.411. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities To Which Rules Will Apply The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of and, where feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that may be affected by the proposed rules, if adopted. The RFA generally defines the term ``small entity''
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  • of those services. Legal Basis The legal basis for any action that may be taken pursuant to the Notice is contained in sections 4, 10, 201-202, 214, 303 and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154, 160, 201-204, 214, 303, and 403, section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, and sections 1.1, 1.48, 1.411, 1.412, 1.415, 1.419, and 1.1200-1.1216, of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1, 1.48, 1.411, 1.412, 1.415, 1.419, and 1.1200-1.1216. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to Which the Proposed Rules will Apply The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of and, where feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that will be affected
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  • Act. Legal Basis The legal basis for any action that may be taken pursuant to the Notice is contained in sections 4, 10, 201-202, 214, 276, 303, and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154, 160, 201-204, 214, 276, 303, and 403, section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, and sections 1.1, 1.48, 1.411, 1.412, 1.415, 1.419, and 1.1200-1.1216, of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1, 1.48, 1.411, 1.412, 1.415, 1.419, and 1.1200-1.1216. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to Which the Proposed Rules will Apply The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of and, where feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that will be affected
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  • The legal basis for any action that may be taken pursuant to the Notice is contained in sections 4, 10, 201-202, 251, 252, 254, 271, 303 and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154, 201-202, 251, 252, 254, 271, 303, and 403, section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, and sections 1.1, 1.48, 1.411, 1.412, 1.415, 1.419, and 1.1200-1.1216, of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1, 1.48, 1.411, 1.412, 1.415, 1.419, and 1.1200-1.1216. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to Which the Proposed Rules will Apply The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of and, where feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that will be affected
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  • seek comment on these issues, as well as any alternative means of ensuring the reasonableness of PIC-change charges. Legal Basis The legal basis for any action that may be taken pursuant to the NPRM is contained in sections 4, 201-202, and 303 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154, 201-202, and 303, and sections 1.1, 1.411, and 1.412 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.1, 1.411, and 1.412. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to Which the Proposed Rules will Apply The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of and, where feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that will be affected by the proposed rules, if adopted. The
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  • initiating the instant rulemaking on our own motion, relative to the matters we have independently verified as well as those matters raised in the Nextel Proposal, in certain filings addressing the Nextel Proposal, and in response to the rule making petition filed by PCIA relative to consolidation of services in the 800 and 900 MHz bands. See 47 C.F.R. § 1.411. See NAM Proposal at 2-3. See id. at 3-4. We note that in the NAM Proposal, NAM characterizes a portion of its plan as follows: ``Cellular-type SMR systems would re-tune to the band 821-824 / 866-869 MHz just as under the Nextel proposal.'' Id. at 3. We believe this was an inadvertent error on the part of NAM and that
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  • initiating the instant rulemaking on our own motion, relative to the matters we have independently verified as well as those matters raised in the Nextel Proposal, in certain filings addressing the Nextel Proposal, and in response to the rule making petition filed by PCIA relative to consolidation of services in the 800 and 900 MHz bands. See 47 C.F.R. § 1.411. See NAM Proposal at 2-3. See id. at 3-4. We note that in the NAM Proposal, NAM characterizes a portion of its plan as follows: ``Cellular-type SMR systems would re-tune to the band 821-824 / 866-869 MHz just as under the Nextel proposal.'' Id. at 3. We believe this was an inadvertent error on the part of NAM and that
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  • to the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism. Legal Basis The legal basis for this Notice is contained in sections 1 through 4, 201 through 205, 254, 303(r), and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151 through 154, 201 through 205, 254, 303(r), and 403, and section 1.411 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.411. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities To Which Rules Will Apply The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of and, where feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that may be affected by the proposed rules, if adopted. The RFA generally defines the term ``small entity''
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  • on our rules regarding changing service providers post-debarment. Legal Basis The legal basis for the Further Notice is contained in sections 1 through 4, 201 through 205, 254, 303(r), and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151 through 154, 201 through 205, 254, 303(r), and 403, and section 1.411 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.411. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to Which Rules Will Apply We have described in detail in the Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis in this proceeding the categories of entities that may be directly affected by our proposals. For this Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, we hereby incorporate those entity descriptions
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  • any alternative rules should be adopted to address PSP problems in receiving fair compensation. Legal Basis The legal basis for any action that may be taken pursuant to the Further Notice is contained in sections 1, 4(i), 4(j), and 276 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 154(i), 154(j), and 276, and sections 1.1, 1.48, 1.411, 1.412, 1.415, 1.419, and 1.1200-1.1216, of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1, 1.48, 1.411, 1.412, 1.415, 1.419, and 1.1200-1.1216. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to Which the Proposed Rules will Apply The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of and, where feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that will be affected
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  • the current rate is appropriate in light of the passage of more than three years since the last rate change took effect. Legal Basis This Notice is adopted pursuant to sections 1, 2, 4(i)-(j), 201, 226 and 276 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 152, 154(i)-(j), 201, 226 and 276 and sections 1.1, 1.48, 1.411, 1.412, 1.415, 1.419, and 1.1200-1.1216, of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1, 1.48, 1.411, 1.412, 1.415, 1.419, and 1.1200-1.1216. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to which the Proposed Rules Will Apply The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of, and an estimate of the number of small entities that may be affected by the
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  • adopted to ensure affordable rates for eligible services and ensure access to eligible services. Legal Basis The legal basis for the Second FNPRM is contained in sections 1 through 4, 201 through 205, 254, 303(r), and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151 - 154, 201 - 205, 254, 303(r), and 403, and section 1.411 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.411. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to Which Rules Will Apply We have described in detail in the Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis in this proceeding, supra, the categories of entities that may be directly affected by our proposals. For this Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, we hereby incorporate those entity
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  • procedures for initiating the Section 106 process, identifying historic properties, assessing adverse effects on historic properties, and resolving adverse effects. Id., § 800.14(b). Section 800.14(b)(2)(i) sets forth the consultation requirements in developing programmatic agreements for agency programs. Id., § 800.14(b)(2)(iii). Id., § 800.2(c)(4). 47 C.F.R. § 1.1307(a)(4). Id., §§ 1.1307(a), 1.1308(b) Note. See 5 U.S.C. § 553; 47 C.F.R. § 1.411. AWS Comments at 2; Crown Comments at 2; PCIA Comments at 7-8; WCA Comments at 1-2; SBC Reply Comments at 1-2. Maryland SHPO Comments at 1-2; National Trust Comments at 1. PCIA Comments at 8; Western/T-Mobile Comments at 3. Verizon Comments at 3; Western/T-Mobile Comments at 3; AWS et al. Reply Comments at 1; US Cellular Reply Comments at 1-2.
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  • procedures for initiating the Section 106 process, identifying historic properties, assessing adverse effects on historic properties, and resolving adverse effects. Id., § 800.14(b). Section 800.14(b)(2)(i) sets forth the consultation requirements in developing programmatic agreements for agency programs. Id., § 800.14(b)(2)(iii). Id., § 800.2(c)(4). 47 C.F.R. § 1.1307(a)(4). Id., §§ 1.1307(a), 1.1308(b) Note. See 5 U.S.C. § 553; 47 C.F.R. § 1.411. AWS Comments at 2; Crown Comments at 2; PCIA Comments at 7-8; WCA Comments at 1-2; SBC Reply Comments at 1-2. Maryland SHPO Comments at 1-2; National Trust Comments at 1. PCIA Comments at 8; Western/T-Mobile Comments at 3. Verizon Comments at 3; Western/T-Mobile Comments at 3; AWS et al. Reply Comments at 1; US Cellular Reply Comments at 1-2.
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  • Basis The legal basis for any action that may be taken pursuant to this Notice is contained in sections 4, 10, 201-202, 214, 303 and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154, 160, 201-204, 214, 303, and 403, section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, 47 U.S.C. § 157nt, and sections 1.1, 1.48, 1.411, 1.412, 1.415, 1.419, and 1.1200-1.1216, of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1, 1.48, 1.411, 1.412, 1.415, 1.419, and 1.1200-1.1216. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities To Which the Proposed Rules Would Apply The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of, and, where feasible, an estimate of, the number of small entities that may be affected
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  • Act in the context of ``IP telephony'' and ``computer-based equipment that replicates telecommunications functionality.'' A. Legal Basis The legal basis for any action that may be taken pursuant to this NPRM is contained in sections 1, 4(i), 4(j), 251(e), and 303(r) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 154(i)-(j), 251(e), 303(r), and sections 1.1, 1.48, 1.411, 1.412, 1.415, 1.419, and 1.1200-1.1216, of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1, 1.48, 1.411, 1.412, 1.415, 1.419, 1.1200-1.1216. C. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to Which the Proposed Rules May Apply The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of and, where feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that may be affected
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  • Administrative Company (``USAC''), and performance measures and goals for assessing and managing the universal service programs. 2. Legal Basis The legal basis for the NPRM is contained in sections 1, 4, 201 through 205, 214, 254, 303(r), and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 154, 201-205, 214, 254, 303(r), and 403, and section 1.411 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.411. 3. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to Which Rules May Apply The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of and, where feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that may be affected by the proposed rules, if adopted. The RFA generally defines the term ``small
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  • proceeding contact: Eli Johnson at (202) 418-1395, , or Won Kim (202) 418-1368, , Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Spectrum and Competition Policy Division. ordering clauses Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to sections 1, 4(i), 201(b), 251(a), 253, 303(r), and 332(c)(1)(B) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 154(i), 201(b), 251(a), 253, 303(r), and 332(c)(1)(B), and sections 1.411 and 1.412 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.411 and 1.412, this Memorandum Opinion & Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking IS ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 4(i), 201(b), 251(a), 253, 303(r) and 332(c)(1)(B) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154(i), 251(a), 253, 303(r) and 332(c)(1)(B), and sections 1.411 and
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  • serving insular areas receive support based on their embedded (i.e., historical) costs, as rural carriers do currently. Legal Basis The legal basis for the NPRM is contained in sections 1, 4, 201 through 205, 214, 254, 303(r), and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 154, 201-205, 214, 254, 303(r), and 403, and section 1.411 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.411. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to Which Rules May Apply The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of, and, where feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that may be affected by the rules adopted herein. The RFA generally defines the term ``small entity'' as
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  • on modifying the current rate is appropriate in light of the recent adoption of a new per-call rate in this proceeding. Legal Basis 20. This FNPRM is adopted pursuant to sections 1, 2, 4(i)-(j), 201, 226 and 276 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 152, 154(i)-(j), 201, 226 and 276 and sections 1.1, 1.48, 1.411, 1.412, 1.415, 1.419, and 1.1200-1.1216, of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1, 1.48, 1.411, 1.412, 1.415, 1.419, and 1.1200-1.1216. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to which the Proposed Rules Will Apply 21. The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of, and an estimate of the number of small entities that may be affected by
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  • Petition at 19. Id. at 18. Id. at 19. ARINC expected the revisions to be voted on in late 2005, but that has not yet occurred. Pursuant to the Commission's rules, parties may initiate a new proceeding by filing a petition for rule making or the Commission may institute such a proceeding on its own motion. See 47 C.F.R. § 1.411. In either event, a new docket number will be assigned. See 47 C.F.R. § 1.413(d). Regulatory Flexibility Act § 603, 5 U.S.C. § 603 (2005). See Amendment of the Commission's Rules Regarding Dedicated Short-Range Communication Services in the 5.850-5.925 GHz Band (5.9 GHz Band), Report and Order, 19 FCC Rcd 2458, 2496 ¶ 87 (2004) (DSRC Report and Order). See
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  • ``Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks Comment On Petition For Rulemaking Regarding Location And Monitoring Service Rules,'' Public Notice, 17 FCC Rcd 6438 (2002). The Bureau subsequently extended the comment cycle on the Petition. See ``Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Extends Comment Cycle On Petition For Rulemaking Regarding Location And Monitoring Service Rules,'' Public Notice, 17 FCC Rcd 8377 (2002). See 47 C.F.R. § 1.411. Given the length of time that has passed since the Bureau issued its Public Notice, we are terminating RM No. 10403 and invite interested parties to submit new and/or updated comments and reply comments in WT Docket No. 06-49. See infra paras. 9, 36-38. Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission's Rules to Adopt Regulations for Automatic Vehicle Monitoring Systems,
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  • interim cap that should be considered. Legal Basis The legal basis for any action that may be taken pursuant to the Notice is contained in sections 1, 2, 4(i), 4(j), 201, 202, 205, 214, 254, 403 and 410 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 152, 154(i)-(j), 201, 202, 205, 254, 410 and sections 1.1, 1.411, 1.412, 1.415, 1.419, and 1.1200-1.1216, of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1, 1.411, 1.412, 1.415, 1.419, 1.1200-1.1216. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to Which Rules Will Apply The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of, and, where feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that may be affected by the rules, if
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  • VoIP) as an eligible service for future funding years. Legal Basis The legal basis for this NPRM is contained in sections 1 through 4, 201 through 205, 254, 303(r), and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151 through 154, 201 through 205, 254, 303(r), and 403, and section 1.411 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.411. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to Which Rules Will Apply The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of and, where feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that may be affected by the proposed rules, if adopted. The RFA generally defines the term ``small entity''
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  • or theodore.burmeister@fcc.gov, or Katie King, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, (202) 418-7491, or katie.king@fcc.gov. Ordering Clauses Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to the authority contained in sections 1, 2, 4(i), 4(j), 201-205, 214, 254, and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 152, 154(i)-(j), 201-205, 214, 254, 403 and sections 1.1, 1.411-1.419, and 1.1200-1.1216 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1, 1.411-1.419, 1.1200-1.1216, this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking IS ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Reference Information Center, SHALL SEND a copy of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, including the Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business
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  • IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 1-4, 201-209, 214, 218-220, 224, 251, 252, 254, 303(r), 332, 403, 502, and 503 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and Sections 601 and 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151-154, 157 nt, 201-209, 214, 218-220, 224, 251, 252, 254, 303(r), 332, 403, 502, 503, and sections 1.1, 1.411-1.429, and 1.1200-1.1216 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1, 1.411-1.429, 1.1200-1.1216, the ORDER ON REMAND AND REPORT AND ORDER AND FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING ARE ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, in light of the opinion of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in WorldCom v. FCC, 288 F.3d 429 (D.C. Cir. 2002),
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  • of each pleading must be sent to each of the following: ; phone: 1-800-378-3160; . . Ordering Clauses Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to the authority contained in sections 1, 2, 4(i), 4(j), 201-205, 214, 254, and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 152, 154(i)-(j), 201-205, 214, 254, 403 and sections 1.1, 1.411-1.419, and 1.1200-1.1216 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1, 1.411-1.419, 1.1200-1.1216, this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking IS ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Reference Information Center, SHALL SEND a copy of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, including the Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business
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  • of each pleading must be sent to each of the following: ; phone: 1-800-378-3160; . . Ordering Clauses Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to the authority contained in sections 1, 2, 4(i), 4(j), 201-205, 214, 254, and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 152, 154(i)-(j), 201-205, 214, 254, 403 and sections 1.1, 1.411-1.419, and 1.1200-1.1216 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1, 1.411-1.419, 1.1200-1.1216, this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking IS ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Reference Information Center, SHALL SEND a copy of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, including the Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business
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  • process and would benefit all participants in the program. Legal Basis The legal basis for the FNPRM is contained in sections 1 through 4, 201 through 205, 254, 303(r), and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151 through 154, 201 through 205, 254, 303(r), and 403, and section 1.411 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.411. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to Which Rules Will Apply The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of and, where feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that may be affected by the proposed rules, if adopted. The RFA generally defines the term ``small entity''
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  • 445 12th Street, S.W., Room CY-B402, Washington, D.C. 20554, (202) 488-5300, or via e-mail to fcc@bcpiweb.com. . ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to the authority contained in sections 1, 2, 4(i), 201-205, 214, 254, and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 152, 154(i), 201-205, 214, 254, and 403, and section 1.411 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.411, this further notice of proposed rulemaking IS ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Reference Information Center, SHALL SEND a copy of this further notice of proposed rulemaking, including the Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration. IT
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  • Rcd 15040, 15066 ¶ 54 (2002) (Part 101 R&O). See 47 C.F.R. § 101.31(b)(1)(vii). Fixed Wireless Communications Coalition Petition for Rulemaking (filed Nov. 7, 2007) (FWCC 23 GHz Petition) at 1. We institute this section of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on our own motion, while our action is cognizant of the FWCC 23 GHz Petition. See 47 C.F.R. § 1.411 (no requirement that Commission follow procedures applicable to rulemaking commenced on the basis of a petition for rulemaking if the Commission commences a proceeding on its own motion). We also waive Section 1.403 to the extent, if any, that it requires us to put the FWCC 23 GHz Petition on public notice. We note that FWCC has stated that it
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  • Order, 17 FCC Rcd 15040, 15066 ¶ 54 (2002) (Part 101 R&O). 66See47 C.F.R. § 101.31(b)(1)(vii). 67Fixed Wireless Communications Coalition Petition for Rulemaking (filed Nov. 7, 2007) (FWCC 23 GHz Petition) at 1. 68We institute this section of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on our own motion, while our action is cognizant of the FWCC 23 GHz Petition.See47 C.F.R. § 1.411 (no requirement that Commission followprocedures applicable to rulemaking commenced on the basis of a petition for rulemaking if the Commission commences a proceeding on its own motion). We also waive Section 1.403 to the extent, if any, that it requires us to put the FWCC 23 GHz Petition on public notice. We note that FWCC has stated that it would
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  • for filing comments (accessible format documents, sign language interpreters, CART, etc.) by e-mail: FCC504@fcc.gov; phone: 202-418-0530 or TTY: 202-418-0432. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to the authority contained in sections 1, 4(i), 201-205, 214, 254, and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 154(i), 201-205, 214, 254, and 403, and section 1.411 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.411, this notice of proposed rulemaking IS ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Reference Information Center, SHALL SEND a copy of this notice of proposed rulemaking, including the Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration. IT IS FURTHER
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  • (Part 101 R&O). See 47 C.F.R. § 101.31(b)(1)(vii). Fixed Wireless Communications Coalition Petition for Rulemaking (filed Nov. 7, 2007) (FWCC 23 GHz Petition) at 1. NPRM, 24 FCC Rcd at 9628-9629 ¶¶ 20-22. For procedural reasons we instituted that section of the NPRM on our own motion, while taking cognizance of the FWCC 23 GHz Petition. See 47 C.F.R. § 1.411 (no requirement that Commission follow procedures applicable to rulemaking commenced on the basis of a petition for rulemaking if the Commission commences a proceeding on its own motion). We also waived Section 1.403 to the extent, if any, that it required us to put the FWCC 23 GHz Petition on public notice. NPRM, 24 FCC Rcd at 9629 n.68. We
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  • situations without having to adopt a rule waiver. II. Legal Basis: This legal basis for any action that may be taken pursuant to the NPRM is contained in sections 1, 2, 4(i), 4(j), 201-205, 214, 220, and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 152, 154(i), 154(j), 201-205, 214, 220, and 254 and section 1.411 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.411. III. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to which the Rules Will Apply: The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of, and where feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that may be affected by the proposed rules and policies, if adopted. The RFA generally defines
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  • situations without having to adopt a rule waiver. II. Legal Basis: 3. This legal basis forany action that may be taken pursuant to the NPRM is contained in sections 1, 2, 4(i), 4(j), 201-205, 214, 220, and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 152, 154(i), 154(j), 201-205, 214, 220, and 254 and section 1.411 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.411. III.Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to which the Rules Will Apply: 15 U.S.C. § 603. The RFA, 5 U.S.C. §§ 601-612, has been amended by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (SBREFA), Public Law No. 104-121, Title II, 110 Stat. 857 (1996). 25 U.S.C.§603(a). 3Id.
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  • unavailable. This proposal represents a critical step in modernizing the USF. Legal Basis The legal basis for the proposed rules and the NPRM is contained in Sections 4(i), 301, 303(c), 303(f), 303(r), 303(y), and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Communications Act'' or ``Act''), 47 U.S.C. §§ 154(i), 301, 303(c), 303(f), 303(r), 303(y), and 310, and section 1.411 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.411. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities To Which the Proposed Rules Will Apply The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of and, where feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that may be affected by the proposed rules, if adopted. The RFA generally defines the term
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  • amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 152, 154(i), 201-205, 214, 254, and 403 this notice of inquiry IS ADOPTED. 75. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to the authority contained in sections 1, 2, 4(i), 201-205, 214, 254, and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 152, 154(i), 201-205, 214, 254, and 403, and section 1.411 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.411, this notice of proposed rulemaking IS ADOPTED. 76. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Reference Information Center, SHALL SEND a copy of this notice of proposed rulemaking, including the Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration. 77. IT
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  • be sent to Congress and the Government Accountability Office pursuant to the Congressional Review Act, see 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to the authority contained in sections 1, 4(i), 201-205, 214, 254, and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 154(i), 201-205, 214, 254, and 403, and section 1.411 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.411, this report and order IS ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that pursuant to the authority contained in sections 1, 4(i), 201-205, 214, 254, and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 154(i), 201-205, 214, 254, and 403, 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.500-54.501, 54.503-54.504, 54.507, and 54.520, ARE
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  • this MO&O in a report to be sent to Congress and the Government Accountability Office pursuant to the Congressional Review Act. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to the authority contained in sections 4, 5, 303, and 713 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154, 155, 303, and 613, and sections 1.115 and 1.411 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.115, 1.411, this MO&O, Order, and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking IS ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to section 1.115 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.115, the Consumer Organizations' Application for Review of the Anglers Order and the Bureau Letter Orders listed in Appendix A, IS GRANTED to the extent
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  • contained in Sections 1, 2, 4(i), 7, 10, 201, 214, 251(e), 301, 302, 303, 307(b), 308, 309(j), 310, 319, 324, 332 and 333 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Communications Act'' or ``Act''), 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 152, 154(i), 157, 160, 201, 214, 251(e), 301, 302, 303, 307(b), 308, 309(j), 310, 319, 324, 332, and 333 and section 1.411 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.411. C. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities To Which the Proposed Rules Will Apply 10. The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of and, where feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that may be affected by the proposed rules, if adopted. The RFA generally defines
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  • proceeding whether any of the parties that will be affected by these proposed rules, if adopted, can be considered "small entities" within the meaning of Section 603(c). At this time, we have not eliminated any alternatives from our consideration. Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-164 12 D. Comment Filing Dates 33. Pursuant to applicable procedures set forth in Section 1.399 and 1.411 et seq. of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. Sections 1.399, 1.411 et seq., interested parties may file comments with the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, Washington D.C. 20554 no later than 30 days after a summary of this notice is published in the Federal Register. Interested parties may file replies no later than 60 days after a summary of this notice
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  • will solve existing interconnection problems, and the extent to which the proposals will create new problems. Legal Basis The legal basis for any action that may be taken pursuant to the NPRM is contained in sections 4, 201-202, 303 and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154, 201-202, 303 and 403, and sections 1.1, 1.411 and 1.412 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1, 1.411 and 1.412. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to Which Rules Will Apply The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of, and, where feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that may be affected by the proposed rules, if adopted. The RFA defines
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  • control, and that resellers and other non-dominant carriers must file applications for acquisitions of corporate control. Legal Basis The legal basis for any action that may be taken pursuant to the NPRM is contained in sections 4, 201-202, 303 and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154, 201-202, 303 and 403, and sections 1.1, 1.411 and 1.412 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1, 1.411 and 1.412. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities To Which the Proposed Rules Will Apply The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of, and where feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that may be affected by the proposed rulemaking, if adopted. The
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  • interference protection afforded such stations.63 In addition, an "alternative" site showing must use the triggering applicant's specified site. Given the complicated nature of site selection, we do not believe that the Commission should be engaged in determining whether an alternative site is available and feasible for a proposed service. Therefore, a challenge to a proposed 59 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.87(b), 1.411, et seq. (Rule Making Proceedings). 60 47 C.F.R. § 73.3584 (Procedure for filing petitions to deny); see 47 U.S.C. § 309(d); 47 C.F.R. § 1.87(d). 61 47 C.F.R. § 73.207; see supra, n. 66. 62 47 C.F.R. § 73.215. 63 Id. at § 73.215(b)(2)(iv). Federal Communications Commission FCC 00-368 17 reclassification on the ground that another site is available at
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  • Steinberg at 202-418-0896, jsteinbe@fcc.gov, or Joel Taubenblatt at 202-418-1513, jtaubenb@fcc.gov. VI. ORDERING CLAUSES 96. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to sections 1, 2(a), 4(i), 4(j), 201(b), 224, 251(c)(3), 251(d), 253, 303(r), 332, and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 152(a), 154(i), 154(j), 201(b), 224, 251(c)(3), 251(d), 253, 303(r), 332, and 403, and sections 1.411 and 1.412 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.411 and 1.412, this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Inquiry, and Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is ADOPTED. 97. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, pursuant to sections 1, 4(i), 201(b), and 303(r) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 154(i), 201(b), and 303(r), and
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  • so how, the Commission should facilitate the development of secondary markets by making certain information on spectrum available to the public. Legal Basis The potential actions on which comment is sought in this NPRM would be authorized under Sections 4(i), 303(r), and 309(j) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154(i), 303(r), and 309(j), and Sections 1.411 and 1.412 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.411 and 1.412. C. Description and Estimate of the Small Entities Subject to the Rules The RFA requires that an initial regulatory flexibility analysis be prepared for notice-and-comment rulemaking proceedings, unless the Agency certifies that ``the rule will not, if promulgated, have a significant impact on a substantial number of small
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  • Section 224 of the Act. Legal Basis The potential actions on which comment is sought in this Competitive Networks FNPRM would be authorized under Sections 1, 2(a), 4(i), 201(b), 202(a), 205(a), 224(d), 224(e), 303(r), and 411(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 152(a), 154(i), 201(b), 202(a), 205(a), 224(d), 224(e), 303(r), and 411(a), and Sections 1.411 and 1.412 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.411 and 1.412. C. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to which the Rules Will Apply The RFA requires that an IRFA be prepared for notice-and-comment rulemaking proceedings, unless the agency certifies that "the rule will not, if promulgated, have a significant economic impact on a substantial number
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  • after Federal Register publication] By the Commission: I. INTRODUCTION 1. The Commission, on its own motion, commences this Order on Reconsideration and Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making ("Reconsideration and Further NPRM") in connection with the 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Cable Television Services Part 76 Public File and Notice Requirements, Report and Order ("Order") pursuant to Sections 1.411 and 1.421 of the Commission's rules. In the Order, the Commission revised and streamlined the public file and notice requirements set forth in the Commission's Part 76 cable television rules. The Order reduced the regulatory burden faced by cable operators with regard to public file requirements by: (1) reorganizing the public file requirements into three new subparts of Part 76;
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  • proceeding whether any of the parties that will be affected by these proposed rules, if adopted, can be considered "small entities" within the meaning of Section 603(c). At this time, we have not eliminated any alternatives from our consideration. Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-164 12 D. Comment Filing Dates 33. Pursuant to applicable procedures set forth in Section 1.399 and 1.411 et seq. of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. Sections 1.399, 1.411 et seq., interested parties may file comments with the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, Washington D.C. 20554 no later than 30 days after a summary of this notice is published in the Federal Register. Interested parties may file replies no later than 60 days after a summary of this notice
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  • will solve existing interconnection problems, and the extent to which the proposals will create new problems. Legal Basis The legal basis for any action that may be taken pursuant to the NPRM is contained in sections 4, 201-202, 303 and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154, 201-202, 303 and 403, and sections 1.1, 1.411 and 1.412 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1, 1.411 and 1.412. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to Which Rules Will Apply The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of, and, where feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that may be affected by the proposed rules, if adopted. The RFA defines
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  • Universal Service Support Mechanisms, CC Docket No. 98-171, Public Notice, DA 99-1520 (rel. July 30, 1999). 47 C.F.R. § 54.709(a)(1). Metrocall Petition at 2-4; USTA comments at 2; Arch reply comments at 2; RSL reply comments at 4-6. Metrocall Petition at 2-4; Arch reply comments at 2; RSL reply comments at 4-6. Metrocall Petition at 5-6. See 47 C.F.R. § 1.411 ("Rulemaking proceedings are commenced by the Commission, either on its own motion or on the basis of a petition for rulemaking."); 47 C.F.R. § 1.425 ("The Commission will consider all-relevant comments and material of record before taking final action in a rule-making proceeding and will issue a decision incorporating its finding and a brief statement of the reasons therefor."). See
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  • control, and that resellers and other non-dominant carriers must file applications for acquisitions of corporate control. Legal Basis The legal basis for any action that may be taken pursuant to the NPRM is contained in sections 4, 201-202, 303 and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154, 201-202, 303 and 403, and sections 1.1, 1.411 and 1.412 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1, 1.411 and 1.412. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities To Which the Proposed Rules Will Apply The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of, and where feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that may be affected by the proposed rulemaking, if adopted. The
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  • 0.0 7.3 5.2 $517,63973.922.0 0.0 4.1 0.0 181,446,25228.434.7 1.216.718.9 Suriname $15,133,583 4.889.2 2.4 1.3 2.3 $147,258 0.096.7 0.0 0.0 3.3 $1,585,01987.112.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 11,952,417 6.078.2 2.1 3.310.5 Uruguay $25,563,99936.754.8 0.2 8.0 0.4 $1,625,93063.121.3 0.014.3 1.4 $683,56785.512.2 0.0 2.3 0.0 44,374,72142.238.5 0.117.8 1.5 Venezuela $97,332,86462.520.2 2.613.0 1.7 $13,227,14333.235.7 0.015.515.6 $1,785,60792.9 4.5 0.0 2.6 0.0 278,553,84235.238.5 1.219.5 5.7 South America $1,033,211,50631.852.7 1.411.1 3.0 $105,987,99124.849.3 0.021.6 4.4 $42,849,10493.2 3.7 0.0 1.0 2.1 2,627,128,27824.346.9 0.618.8 9.3 Afghanistan $183,982 0.0 0.085.1 0.014.9 $2,552 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0100.0 $0 268,825 0.0 0.083.7 0.016.3 Bangladesh $32,021,83634.930.3 9.9 7.517.4 $2,579,88038.127.8 0.0 8.925.3 $624,62451.143.5 0.0 5.5 0.0 72,923,59418.828.7 5.2 9.537.8 Bhutan $22,38332.823.517.313.313.2 $1,844 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0100.0 $0 47,19021.512.8 6.3 7.951.5 Brunei $1,622,62563.920.1 0.511.4 4.1 $90,44379.7 6.2 0.0 1.712.4
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  • areas will be treated as Class C for the purpose of complying with such agreements. 47 C.F.R. § 73.3517; see First Report and Order in MM Docket No. 98-93, FCC 99-55 at ¶¶ 11-18 (amending the contingent application rule to permit commercial FM broadcasters to undertake certain mutual facility modifications without being subject to competing applications). 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.87(b), 1.411, et seq. (Rule Making Proceedings). 47 C.F.R. § 73.3584 (Procedure for filing petitions to deny); see 47 U.S.C. § 309(d); 47 C.F.R. § 1.87(d). 47 C.F.R. § 73.207; see supra, n. 66. 47 C.F.R. § 73.215. Id. at § 73.215(b)(2)(iv). 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review-Streamlining of Mass Media Applications, Rules, and Processes, Report and Order in MM Docket No. 98-43, FCC
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  • Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Cable Television Services Part 76 public file and notice requirements. The Commission, on its own motion, commences this Order on Reconsideration and Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making in connection with the 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Cable Television Services Part 76 Public File and Notice Requirements, Report and Order Pursuant to Sections 1.411 and 1.421 of the Commission's rules. Comments due: 21 days after Federal Register publications; replies due: 31 days after Federal Register publication. NPRM (adopted 5/11/00) FCC 00-165 Amendment of the Rules for implementation of the cable operations and licensing system to allow for electronic filing in the Cable Services Bureau. The Commission is seeking comments on proposed rule changes to
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  • Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Cable Television Services Part 76 public file and notice requirements. The Commission, on its own motion, commences this Order on Reconsideration and Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making in connection with the 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Cable Television Services Part 76 Public File and Notice Requirements, Report and Order Pursuant to Sections 1.411 and 1.421 of the Commission's rules. Comments due: 21 days after Federal Register publications; replies due: 31 days after Federal Register publication. NPRM (adopted 5/11/00) FCC 00-165 Amendment of the Rules for implementation of the cable operations and licensing system to allow for electronic filing in the Cable Services Bureau. The Commission is seeking comments on proposed rule changes to
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  • Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Cable Television Services Part 76 public file and notice requirements. The Commission, on its own motion, commences this Order on Reconsideration and Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making in connection with the 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Cable Television Services Part 76 Public File and Notice Requirements, Report and Order Pursuant to Sections 1.411 and 1.421 of the Commission's rules. Comments due: 21 days after Federal Register publications; replies due: 31 days after Federal Register publication. NPRM 5/23/00 (adopted 5/11/00); FCC 00-165 Amendment of the Rules for implementation of the cable operations and licensing system to allow for electronic filing in the Cable Services Bureau. The Commission is seeking comments on proposed rule changes
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  • Steinberg at 202-418-0896, jsteinbe@fcc.gov, or Joel Taubenblatt at 202-418-1513, jtaubenb@fcc.gov. VI. ORDERING CLAUSES 96. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to sections 1, 2(a), 4(i), 4(j), 201(b), 224, 251(c)(3), 251(d), 253, 303(r), 332, and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 152(a), 154(i), 154(j), 201(b), 224, 251(c)(3), 251(d), 253, 303(r), 332, and 403, and sections 1.411 and 1.412 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.411 and 1.412, this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Inquiry, and Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is ADOPTED. 97. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, pursuant to sections 1, 4(i), 201(b), and 303(r) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 154(i), 201(b), and 303(r), and
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  • this notice of proposed rulemaking, contact Paul Murray, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Commercial Wireless Division, at (202) 418-7240, pmurray@fcc.gov. ordering clauses Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to sections 1, 2(a), 4(i), 4(j), 201(b), 251(a), 253, 303(r), and 332(c)(1)(B) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 152(a), 154(i), 154(j), 201(b), 251(a), 253, 303(r), and 332(c)(1)(B), and sections 1.411 and 1.412 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.411 and 1.412, this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission's Consumer Information Bureau, Reference Information Center, SHALL SEND a copy of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, including the Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration. FEDERAL
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  • so how, the Commission should facilitate the development of secondary markets by making certain information on spectrum available to the public. Legal Basis The potential actions on which comment is sought in this NPRM would be authorized under Sections 4(i), 303(r), and 309(j) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 154(i), 303(r), and 309(j), and Sections 1.411 and 1.412 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.411 and 1.412. C. Description and Estimate of the Small Entities Subject to the Rules The RFA requires that an initial regulatory flexibility analysis be prepared for notice-and-comment rulemaking proceedings, unless the Agency certifies that ``the rule will not, if promulgated, have a significant impact on a substantial number of small
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  • Section 224 of the Act. Legal Basis The potential actions on which comment is sought in this Competitive Networks FNPRM would be authorized under Sections 1, 2(a), 4(i), 201(b), 202(a), 205(a), 224(d), 224(e), 303(r), and 411(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 152(a), 154(i), 201(b), 202(a), 205(a), 224(d), 224(e), 303(r), and 411(a), and Sections 1.411 and 1.412 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.411 and 1.412. C. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to which the Rules Will Apply The RFA requires that an IRFA be prepared for notice-and-comment rulemaking proceedings, unless the agency certifies that "the rule will not, if promulgated, have a significant economic impact on a substantial number
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  • OF 1998 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW -- STREAMLINING OF CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES PART 76 PUBLIC FILE AND NOTICE REQUIREMENTS. Commenced this Order on Reconsideration and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("Reconsideration and Further NPRM") in connection with the 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Cable Television Services Part 76 Public File and Notice Requirements, Report and Order pursuant to Sections 1.411 and 1.421 of the Commission's rules. By Order on Reconsideration and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Comments Due: (21 days after Federal Register publications), Reply Comments Due: (31 days after Federal Register publication). Dkt No.: CS-98-132. Action by the Commission. Adopted: May 8, 2000. by Order on Recon. (FCC No. 00-162). CSB Internet URL: [16]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/2000/fcc00162.doc IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT
• http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/voip911order.pdf
  • generally id. at 6483-6486, paras. 173-85. Federal Communications Commission FCC 05-116 81 A. Legal Basis 91. The legal basis for any action that may be taken pursuant to this NPRM is contained in sections 1, 4(i), 4(j), 251(e), and 303(r) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151, 154(i)- (j), 251(e), 303(r), and sections 1.1, 1.48, 1.411, 1.412, 1.415, 1.419, and 1.1200-1.1216, of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1, 1.48, 1.411, 1.412, 1.415, 1.419, 1.1200-1.1216. C. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to Which the Proposed Rules May Apply 92. The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of and, where feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that may be
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  • procedures for initiating the Section 106 process, identifying historic properties, assessing adverse effects on historic properties, and resolving adverse effects. Id., § 800.14(b). Section 800.14(b)(2)(i) sets forth the consultation requirements in developing programmatic agreements for agency programs. Id., § 800.14(b)(2)(iii). Id., § 800.2(c)(4). 47 C.F.R. § 1.1307(a)(4). Id., §§ 1.1307(a), 1.1308(b) Note. See 5 U.S.C. § 553; 47 C.F.R. § 1.411. AWS Comments at 2; Crown Comments at 2; PCIA Comments at 7-8; WCA Comments at 1-2; SBC Reply Comments at 1-2. Maryland SHPO Comments at 1-2; National Trust Comments at 1. PCIA Comments at 8; Western/T-Mobile Comments at 3. Verizon Comments at 3; Western/T-Mobile Comments at 3; AWS et al. Reply Comments at 1; US Cellular Reply Comments at 1-2.
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