81 FR 34913 - Revision to the Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Telecommunications and Information Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 105 (June 1, 2016)
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 105 (June 1, 2016)
| Page Range | 34913-34914 | |
| FR Document | 2016-12640 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 105 (Wednesday, June 1, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 34913-34914] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-12640] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Telecommunications and Information Administration 47 CFR Part 300 [Docket Number: 160523450-6450-01] RIN 0660-AA32 Revision to the Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management AGENCY: National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is making certain changes to its regulations relating to the public availability of the Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management (NTIA Manual). Specifically, NTIA is releasing an update to the current edition of the NTIA Manual, with which federal agencies must comply when requesting use of radio frequency spectrum. NTIA is also making changes to the regulatory text to comply with the Incorporation by Reference formatting structure. DATES: This regulation is effective on June 1, 2016. The incorporation by [[Page 34914]] reference of certain publications listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of June 1, 2016. ADDRESSES: A reference copy of the NTIA Manual, including all revisions in effect, is available in the Office of Spectrum Management, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Room 1087, Washington, DC 20230. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Mitchell, Office of Spectrum Management, at (202) 482-8124 or [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background NTIA authorizes the U.S. Government's use of radio frequency spectrum. 47 U.S.C. 902(b)(2)(A). As part of this authority, NTIA developed the NTIA Manual to provide further guidance to applicable federal agencies on the use of the radio frequency spectrum for radio transmissions for telecommunications or for other purposes. The NTIA Manual is the compilation of policies and procedures that govern the use of the radio frequency spectrum by the U.S. Government. Federal government agencies are required to follow these policies and procedures in their use of spectrum. Part 300 of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations provides information about the process by which NTIA regularly revises the NTIA Manual and makes public this document and all revisions. Federal agencies are required to comply with the specifications in the NTIA Manual when requesting frequency assignments. See 47 U.S.C. 901 et seq., Executive Order 12046 (March 27, 1978), 43 FR 13349, 3 CFR 1978 Comp. at 158. This rule updates Sec. 300.1(b) of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations to specify the edition of the NTIA Manual with which federal agencies must comply when requesting frequency assignments. In particular, this rule amends Sec. 300.1(b) by replacing ``2013 Edition of the NTIA Manual, dated May 2014'' with ``2013 Edition of the NTIA Manual, as revised through September 2015.'' See Revision to the Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management, 79 FR 73486, 73486-87 (Dec. 11, 2014). (revising the Manual through May 2014). Upon the effective date of this rule, federal agencies must comply with the requirements set forth in the 2013 edition of the NTIA Manual, as revised through September 2015. The NTIA Manual is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, by referring to Catalog Number 903-008-00000-8. A reference copy of the NTIA Manual, including all revisions in effect, is available in the Office of Spectrum Management, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Room 1087, Washington, DC 20230, by calling William Mitchell on (202) 482-8124, and available online at https://www.ntia.doc.gov/osmhome/redbook/redbook.html. This rule also amends the regulatory text in section 300.1(b) of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations to comply with the Incorporation by Reference formatting structure. Paperwork Reduction Act This action does not contain collection of information requirements subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. Executive Order 12866 This rule has been determined to be not significant for purposes of Executive Order 12866. Administrative Procedure Act/Regulatory Flexibility Act NTIA finds good cause under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B) to waive prior notice and opportunity for public comment as it is unnecessary. This action amends the regulations to include the date of the most current edition of the NTIA Manual. These changes do not impact the rights or obligations to the public. The NTIA Manual applies only to federal agencies. Because these changes impact only federal agencies, NTIA finds it unnecessary to provide for the notice and comment requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553. NTIA finds good cause under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3) to waive the 30-day delay in effectiveness for the reasons provided above. Because notice and opportunity for comment are not required pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 or any other law, the analytical requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) are not applicable. Therefore, a regulatory flexibility analysis is not required and has not been prepared. Congressional Review Act The NTIA Manual provides for policies and procedures for federal agencies' use of spectrum. The NTIA Manual and the changes thereto do not substantially affect the rights or obligations of the public. As a result, this notice is not a ``rule'' as defined by the Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 804(3)(C). Executive Order 13132 This rule does not contain policies having federalism implications as that term is defined in Executive Order 13132. Regulatory Text List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 300 Communications, Incorporation by reference, Radio. For the reasons set forth in the preamble, NTIA amends 47 CFR part 300 as follows: PART 300--MANUAL OF REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR FEDERAL RADIO FREQUENCY MANAGEMENT 0 1. The authority citation for part 300 continues to read as follows: Authority: 47 U.S.C. 901 et seq., Executive Order 12046 (March 27, 1978), 43 FR 13349, 3 CFR 1978 Comp., p. 158. 0 2. Amend Sec. 300.1 by revising paragraph (b) and removing paragraph (c). The revision reads as follows: Sec. 300.1 Incorporation by reference of the Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management. * * * * * (b) The Federal agencies shall comply with the requirements set forth in the 2013 edition of the NTIA Manual, as revised through September 2015, which is incorporated by reference with approval of the Director, Office of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. The NTIA Manual is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, by referring to Catalog Number 903-008-00000-8. A reference copy of the NTIA Manual, including all revision in effect, is available in the Office of Spectrum Management, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Room 1087, Washington, DC 20230, or call William Mitchell at (202) 482-8124. The NTIA Manual is available online at https://www.ntia.doc.gov/osmhome/redbook/redbook.html. Dated: May 24, 2016. Lawrence E. Strickling, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information. [FR Doc. 2016-12640 Filed 5-31-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-60-P
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Reporting Group practice size Measure type Reporting mechanism Satisfactory reporting criteria
period
12-month (Jan 1–Dec 2–99 EPs; Individual PQRS Qualified Clinical Data Report at least 9 measures available for re-
31, 2016). 100+ EPs (if CAHPS measures and/or Registry (QCDR). porting under a QCDR covering at least 3
for PQRS does not non-PQRS meas- of the NQS domains, AND report each
apply). ures reportable via measure for at least 50 percent of the
a QCDR. group practice’s patients. Of these meas-
ures, the group practice would report on at
least 2 outcome measures, OR, if 2 out-
comes measures are not available, report
on at least 1 outcome measures and at
least 1 of the following types of meas-
ures—resource use, patient experience of
care, efficiency/appropriate use, or patient
safety.
12-month (Jan 1–Dec 2–99 EPs that elect Individual PQRS Qualified Clinical Data The group practice must have all CAHPS for
31, 2016). CAHPS for PQRS; measures and/or Registry (QCDR) + PQRS survey measures reported on its
100+ EPs (if CAHPS non-PQRS meas- CMS-Certified Sur- behalf via a CMS-certified survey vendor,
for PQRS applies). ures reportable via vey Vendor. and report at least 6 additional measures,
a QCDR + CAHPS outside of the CAHPS for PQRS survey,
for PQRS. covering at least 2 of the NQS domains
using the QCDR AND report each meas-
ure for at least 50 percent of the group
practice’s patients. Of these non-CAHPS
measures, the group practice would report
on at least 2 outcome measures, OR, if 2
outcomes measures are not available, re-
port on at least 1 outcome measures and
at least 1 of the following types of meas-
ures—resource use, patient experience of
care, efficiency/appropriate use, or patient
safety.
List of Subjects in 42 CFR Part 414 outcome measures, or, if 3 outcomes DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Administrative practices and measures are not available, report on at
procedure, Health facilities, Health least 2 outcome measures and at least 1 National Telecommunications and
professions, Kidney diseases, Medicare, of the following types of measures— Information Administration
Reporting and recordkeeping resource use, patient experience of care,
requirements. efficiency/appropriate use, or patient 47 CFR Part 300
Accordingly, 42 CFR chapter IV is safety. If a group practice reports the [Docket Number: 160523450–6450–01]
corrected by making the following CAHPS for PQRS survey measures,
RIN 0660–AA32
correcting amendments to part 414: apply reduced criteria as follows: 6
QCDR measures covering 2 NQS Revision to the Manual of Regulations
PART 414—PAYMENT FOR PART B domains; and, of the non-CAHPS for and Procedures for Federal Radio
MEDICAL AND OTHER HEALTH PQRS measures, 2 outcome measures or Frequency Management
SERVICES 1 outcome and 1 other specified type of
measure, as applicable. AGENCY: National Telecommunications
■ 1. The authority citation for part 414 and Information Administration, U.S.
continues to read as follows: * * * * * Department of Commerce.
Authority: Secs. 1102, 1871, and 1881(b)(l) Dated: May 25, 2016. ACTION: Final rule.
of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1302, Madhura Valverde,
1395hh, and 1395rr(b)(l)). SUMMARY: The National
Executive Secretary to the Department. Telecommunications and Information
■ 2. Section 414.90 is amended by [FR Doc. 2016–12841 Filed 5–31–16; 8:45 am] Administration (NTIA) is making
revising paragraph (k)(5)(i) to read as BILLING CODE 4120–01–P certain changes to its regulations
follows: relating to the public availability of the
§ 414.90 Physician Quality Reporting Manual of Regulations and Procedures
System (PQRS). for Federal Radio Frequency
* * * * * Management (NTIA Manual).
(k) * * * Specifically, NTIA is releasing an
(5) * * * update to the current edition of the
(i) If a group practice does not report NTIA Manual, with which federal
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the CAHPS for PQRS survey measures, agencies must comply when requesting
report at least 9 measures available for use of radio frequency spectrum. NTIA
reporting under a QCDR covering at is also making changes to the regulatory
least 3 of the NQS domains, and report text to comply with the Incorporation by
each measure for at least 50 percent of Reference formatting structure.
the eligible professional’s patients. Of DATES: This regulation is effective on
these measures, report on at least 3 June 1, 2016. The incorporation by
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reference of certain publications listed Government Printing Office, substantially affect the rights or
in the rule is approved by the Director Washington, DC 20402, by referring to obligations of the public. As a result,
of the Federal Register as of June 1, Catalog Number 903–008–00000–8. A this notice is not a ‘‘rule’’ as defined by
2016. reference copy of the NTIA Manual, the Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C.
ADDRESSES: A reference copy of the including all revisions in effect, is 804(3)(C).
NTIA Manual, including all revisions in available in the Office of Spectrum
Executive Order 13132
effect, is available in the Office of Management, 1401 Constitution Avenue
NW., Room 1087, Washington, DC This rule does not contain policies
Spectrum Management, 1401
20230, by calling William Mitchell on having federalism implications as that
Constitution Avenue NW., Room 1087,
(202) 482–8124, and available online at term is defined in Executive Order
Washington, DC 20230.
https://www.ntia.doc.gov/osmhome/ 13132.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
redbook/redbook.html. Regulatory Text
William Mitchell, Office of Spectrum
This rule also amends the regulatory
Management, at (202) 482–8124 or List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 300
text in section 300.1(b) of title 47 of the
wmitchell@ntia.doc.gov.
Code of Federal Regulations to comply Communications, Incorporation by
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: with the Incorporation by Reference reference, Radio.
Background formatting structure. For the reasons set forth in the
NTIA authorizes the U.S. Paperwork Reduction Act preamble, NTIA amends 47 CFR part
Government’s use of radio frequency 300 as follows:
This action does not contain
spectrum. 47 U.S.C. 902(b)(2)(A). As collection of information requirements
part of this authority, NTIA developed PART 300—MANUAL OF
subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES
the NTIA Manual to provide further (PRA). Notwithstanding any other
guidance to applicable federal agencies FOR FEDERAL RADIO FREQUENCY
provision of law, no person is required MANAGEMENT
on the use of the radio frequency to respond to, nor shall any person be
spectrum for radio transmissions for subject to a penalty for failure to comply ■ 1. The authority citation for part 300
telecommunications or for other with a collection of information subject continues to read as follows:
purposes. The NTIA Manual is the to the Paperwork Reduction Act unless Authority: 47 U.S.C. 901 et seq., Executive
compilation of policies and procedures that collection displays a currently valid Order 12046 (March 27, 1978), 43 FR 13349,
that govern the use of the radio OMB Control Number. 3 CFR 1978 Comp., p. 158.
frequency spectrum by the U.S.
Government. Federal government Executive Order 12866 ■ 2. Amend § 300.1 by revising
agencies are required to follow these This rule has been determined to be paragraph (b) and removing paragraph
policies and procedures in their use of not significant for purposes of Executive (c).
spectrum. Order 12866. The revision reads as follows:
Part 300 of title 47 of the Code of § 300.1 Incorporation by reference of the
Federal Regulations provides Administrative Procedure Act/
Regulatory Flexibility Act Manual of Regulations and Procedures for
information about the process by which Federal Radio Frequency Management.
NTIA regularly revises the NTIA NTIA finds good cause under 5 U.S.C. * * * * *
Manual and makes public this 553(b)(3)(B) to waive prior notice and (b) The Federal agencies shall comply
document and all revisions. Federal opportunity for public comment as it is with the requirements set forth in the
agencies are required to comply with unnecessary. This action amends the 2013 edition of the NTIA Manual, as
the specifications in the NTIA Manual regulations to include the date of the revised through September 2015, which
when requesting frequency assignments. most current edition of the NTIA is incorporated by reference with
See 47 U.S.C. 901 et seq., Executive Manual. These changes do not impact approval of the Director, Office of the
Order 12046 (March 27, 1978), 43 FR the rights or obligations to the public. Federal Register in accordance with 5
13349, 3 CFR 1978 Comp. at 158. The NTIA Manual applies only to U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. The
This rule updates § 300.1(b) of title 47 federal agencies. Because these changes NTIA Manual is available from the
of the Code of Federal Regulations to impact only federal agencies, NTIA Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
specify the edition of the NTIA Manual finds it unnecessary to provide for the Government Printing Office,
with which federal agencies must notice and comment requirements of 5 Washington, DC 20402, by referring to
comply when requesting frequency U.S.C. 553. NTIA finds good cause Catalog Number 903–008–00000–8. A
assignments. In particular, this rule under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3) to waive the reference copy of the NTIA Manual,
amends § 300.1(b) by replacing ‘‘2013 30-day delay in effectiveness for the including all revision in effect, is
Edition of the NTIA Manual, dated May reasons provided above. Because notice available in the Office of Spectrum
2014’’ with ‘‘2013 Edition of the NTIA and opportunity for comment are not Management, 1401 Constitution Avenue
Manual, as revised through September required pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 or any NW., Room 1087, Washington, DC
2015.’’ See Revision to the Manual of other law, the analytical requirements of 20230, or call William Mitchell at (202)
Regulations and Procedures for Federal the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 482–8124. The NTIA Manual is
Radio Frequency Management, 79 FR 601 et seq.) are not applicable. available online at https://
73486, 73486–87 (Dec. 11, 2014). Therefore, a regulatory flexibility www.ntia.doc.gov/osmhome/redbook/
(revising the Manual through May analysis is not required and has not redbook.html.
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2014). Upon the effective date of this been prepared.
rule, federal agencies must comply with Dated: May 24, 2016.
the requirements set forth in the 2013 Congressional Review Act Lawrence E. Strickling,
edition of the NTIA Manual, as revised The NTIA Manual provides for Assistant Secretary for Communications and
through September 2015. policies and procedures for federal Information.
The NTIA Manual is available from agencies’ use of spectrum. The NTIA [FR Doc. 2016–12640 Filed 5–31–16; 8:45 am]
the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Manual and the changes thereto do not BILLING CODE 3510–60–P
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This regulation is effective on June 1, 2016. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of June 1, 2016. | |
| Contact | William Mitchell, Office of Spectrum Management, at (202) 482-8124 or [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 34913 | |
| RIN Number | 0660-AA32 | |
| CFR Associated | Communications; Incorporation by Reference and Radio |
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