83 FR 12388 - Open Commission Meeting, Thursday, March 22, 2018
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 55 (March 21, 2018)
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 55 (March 21, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-05742 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 21, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 12388-12389] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-05742] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Open Commission Meeting, Thursday, March 22, 2018 March 15, 2018. The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on the subjects listed below on Thursday, March 22, 2018 which is scheduled to commence at 9:30 a.m. in Room TW-C305, at 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Item No. Bureau Subject ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1........................ WIRELESS Title: Accelerating TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Wireless Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment (WT Docket No. 17-79). [[Page 12389]] Summary: The Commission will consider a Second Report and Order that would clarify and modify the procedures for NHPA and NEPA review of wireless infrastructure deployments. 2........................ CONSUMER & Title: Advanced Methods GOVERNMENTAL to Target and Eliminate AFFAIRS. Unlawful Robocalls (CG Docket No. 17-59). Summary: The Commission will consider a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to address the problem of unwanted calls to reassigned numbers. 3........................ PUBLIC SAFETY & Title: Location-Based HOMELAND SECURITY. Routing For Wireless 911 Calls (PS Docket No. 18-64). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Inquiry examining location-based routing of wireless 911 calls to ensure that calls are routed to the proper 911 call center. 4........................ PUBLIC SAFETY & Title: Amendment of Part HOMELAND SECURITY. 90 of the Commission's Rules (WP Docket No. 07- 100). Summary: The Commission will consider a Sixth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to stimulate use of and investment in the 4.9 GHz band. 5........................ MEDIA.............. Title: Streamlined Reauthorization Procedures for Assigned or Transferred Television Satellite Stations (MB Docket No. 18-63); Modernization of Media Regulation Initiative (MB Docket No. 17-105). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes to streamline the reauthorization process for television satellite stations that are assigned or transferred in combination with a previously approved parent station. 6........................ WIRELESS Title: Amendments of TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Parts 1, 2, 22, 24, 27, 90 95 of the Commission's Rules to Improve Wireless Coverage Through the Use of Signal Boosters (WT Docket No. 10-4). Summary: The Commission will consider a Second Report and Order that would remove the personal use restriction for Provider-Specific Consumer Signal Boosters and a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that seeks comment on ways to further expand access to Consumer Signal Boosters. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * The meeting site is fully accessible to people using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Sign language interpreters, open captioning, and assistive listening devices will be provided on site. Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. In your request, include a description of the accommodation you will need and a way we can contact you if we need more information. Last minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. Send an email to: fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (TTY). Additional information concerning this meeting may be obtained from the Office of Media Relations, (202) 418-0500; TTY 1-888-835-5322. Audio/Video coverage of the meeting will be broadcast live with open captioning over the internet from the FCC Live web page at www.fcc.gov/live. For a fee this meeting can be viewed live over George Mason University's Capitol Connection. The Capitol Connection also will carry the meeting live via the internet. To purchase these services, call (703) 993-3100 or go to www.capitolconnection.gmu.edu. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018-05742 Filed 3-20-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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requirement and third party disclosure Commission indicating whether or not it provider shall provide the required
requirements. intends to transmit emergency alerts as notification via U.S. mail. If no mailing
Obligation to Respond: Mandatory part of WEA. The Commission began address is available, the CMS provider
and Voluntary Statutory authority for accepting WEA election filings on or shall use any reasonable method at its
this information collection is contained before September 8, 2008. disposal to alert the customer to a
in 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 154(j), 154(o), The Bureau has sought several change in the terms and conditions of
218, 219, 230, 256, 302(a), 303(f), 303(g), extensions of this information service and directing the subscriber to
303(r), 403, 621(b)(3), and 621(d). collection. OMB granted the latest on voice-based notification or to a website
Total Annual Burden: 28,820 hours. July 14, 2017. On January 30, 2018, the providing the required notification.
Total Annual Cost: No Cost. Commission adopted a WEA Second
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No Report and Order and Second Order on Database Collection
Impact(s). Reconsideration in PS Docket Nos. 15– The Commission also seeks to collect
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: 91 and 15–94, FCC 18–4 (WEA Second new information in connection with its
There is no need for confidentiality with R&O). In this order, the Commission creation of a WEA database to improve
this information collection. defines ‘‘in whole’’ or ‘‘in part’’ WEA information transparency for emergency
Needs and Uses: The Commission participation, specifies the difference managers and the public regarding the
will submit this information collection between these elections, and requires extent to which WEA is available in
as a revision to the Office of CMS providers to update their election their area. The Commission will request
Management and Budget after this 60- status accordingly. this information from CMS providers on
day comment period in order to obtain a voluntary basis, including geographic
the three year clearance from them. Enhanced Notice at Time of Sale
area served and devices that are
The information collection Section 10.240 of the Commission’s programmed, at point of sale, to
requirements of this collection include rules already requires that CMS transmit WEAs. We note that many
the following information from Providers participating in WEA ‘‘in participating CMS providers already
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) part’’ provide notice to consumers that provide information of this nature in
providers: (1) Enhanced notice to WEA may not be available on all their docketed filings. As discussed
consumers at time of sale (Enhanced devices or within the entire service area, below, this database will remove a
Notice at Time of Sale); (2) marginally as well as details about the availability major roadblock to emergency
different disclosure as to degree of of WEA service. As part of the WEA managers’ ability to conduct tests of the
participation in wireless alerts (‘‘in Second R&O, the Commission adopted alerting system and enable individuals
whole’’ or ‘‘in part’’) (Notice of enhanced disclosure requirements, and emergency managers to identify the
Election); (3) notice to current requiring CMS Providers participating alert coverage area.
subscribers of non-participation in WEA in WEA ‘‘in part’’ to disclose the extent Since ensuring consumer notice and
(Notice to Current Subscribers); and (4) to which enhanced geo-targeting is collection information on the extent of
a new collection to include voluntary available on their network and devices CMS providers’ participation is
information collection for a database at the point of sale and the benefits of statutorily mandated, the Commission
that the Commission plans to create enhanced geo-targeting at the point of requests approval of this collection by
(Database Collection). sale. We believe these disclosures will OMB so that the Commission may
The Commission created WEA allow consumers to make more continue to meet its statutory obligation
(previously known as the Commercial informed choices about their ability to under the WARN Act. The database
Mobile Service Alert System, or CMAS) receive WEA Alert Messages that are information collection is voluntary, but
as required by Congress in the Warning relevant to them. also requires OMB approval.
Alert and Response Network (WARN)
Act and to satisfy the Commission’s Notice to Current Subscribers Federal Communications Commission.
mandate to promote the safety of life A CMS provider that elects not to Marlene H. Dortch,
and property through the use of wire transmit WEA Alert Messages, in part or Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
and radio communication. in whole, shall provide clear and [FR Doc. 2018–05729 Filed 3–20–18; 8:45 am]
All these information collections conspicuous notice, which takes into BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
involve the Wireless Emergency Alert account the needs of persons with
(WEA) system, a mechanism under disabilities, to existing subscribers of its
which CMS providers may elect to non-election or partial election to FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
transmit emergency alerts to the public. provide Alert messages by means of an COMMISSION
announcement amending the existing
Notice of Election
subscriber’s service agreement. Open Commission Meeting, Thursday,
On August 7, 2008, the Commission A CMS provider that elects not to March 22, 2018
released the Third Report and Order in transmit WEA Alert Messages, in part or
PS Docket No. 07–287 (CMS Third in whole, shall use the notification March 15, 2018.
Report and Order), FCC 08–184. The language set forth in § 10.240 (c) or (d) The Federal Communications
CMS Third Report and Order respectively, except that the last line of Commission will hold an Open Meeting
implemented provisions of the WARN the notice shall reference FCC Rule 47 on the subjects listed below on
Act, including a requirement that within CFR 10.250, rather than FCC Rule 47 Thursday, March 22, 2018 which is
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES
30 days of release of the CMS Third CFR 10.240. scheduled to commence at 9:30 a.m. in
Report and Order, each CMS provider In the case of prepaid customers, if a Room TW–C305, at 445 12th Street SW,
must file an election with the mailing address is available, the CMS Washington, DC.
Item No. Bureau Subject
1 ......................... WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS .. Title: Accelerating Wireless Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to In-
frastructure Investment (WT Docket No. 17–79).
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Item No. Bureau Subject
Summary: The Commission will consider a Second Report and Order that would
clarify and modify the procedures for NHPA and NEPA review of wireless infra-
structure deployments.
2 ......................... CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AF- Title: Advanced Methods to Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls (CG Docket
FAIRS. No. 17–59).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Second Further Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking to address the problem of unwanted calls to reassigned numbers.
3 ......................... PUBLIC SAFETY & HOMELAND SECU- Title: Location-Based Routing For Wireless 911 Calls (PS Docket No. 18–64).
RITY.
Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Inquiry examining location-
based routing of wireless 911 calls to ensure that calls are routed to the proper
911 call center.
4 ......................... PUBLIC SAFETY & HOMELAND SECU- Title: Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission’s Rules (WP Docket No. 07–
RITY. 100).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Sixth Further Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking to stimulate use of and investment in the 4.9 GHz band.
5 ......................... MEDIA ..................................................... Title: Streamlined Reauthorization Procedures for Assigned or Transferred Tele-
vision Satellite Stations (MB Docket No. 18–63); Modernization of Media Regu-
lation Initiative (MB Docket No. 17–105).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that
proposes to streamline the reauthorization process for television satellite sta-
tions that are assigned or transferred in combination with a previously approved
parent station.
6 ......................... WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS .. Title: Amendments of Parts 1, 2, 22, 24, 27, 90 95 of the Commission’s Rules to
Improve Wireless Coverage Through the Use of Signal Boosters (WT Docket
No. 10–4).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Second Report and Order that would
remove the personal use restriction for Provider-Specific Consumer Signal
Boosters and a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that seeks
comment on ways to further expand access to Consumer Signal Boosters.
* * * * * Federal Communications Commission. quality, utility, and clarity of the
The meeting site is fully accessible to Marlene H. Dortch, information collected; ways to minimize
people using wheelchairs or other Secretary. the burden of the collection of
mobility aids. Sign language [FR Doc. 2018–05742 Filed 3–20–18; 8:45 am] information on the respondents,
interpreters, open captioning, and BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
including the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of
assistive listening devices will be
information technology; and ways to
provided on site. Other reasonable
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS further reduce the information
accommodations for people with collection burden on small business
COMMISSION
disabilities are available upon request. concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
In your request, include a description of [OMB 3060–XXXX, OMB 3060–0986]
The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a
the accommodation you will need and collection of information unless it
a way we can contact you if we need Information Collections Being
Reviewed by the Federal displays a currently valid control
more information. Last minute requests number. No person shall be subject to
will be accepted, but may be impossible Communications Commission
any penalty for failing to comply with
to fill. Send an email to: fcc504@fcc.gov AGENCY: Federal Communications a collection of information subject to the
or call the Consumer & Governmental Commission. PRA that does not display a valid Office
Affairs Bureau at 202–418–0530 (voice), ACTION: Notice and request for of Management and Budget (OMB)
202–418–0432 (TTY). comments. control number.
Additional information concerning DATES: Written PRA comments should
this meeting may be obtained from the SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort be submitted on or before May 21, 2018.
to reduce paperwork burdens, and as If you anticipate that you will be
Office of Media Relations, (202) 418–
required by the Paperwork Reduction submitting comments, but find it
0500; TTY 1–888–835–5322. Audio/
Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal difficult to do so within the period of
Video coverage of the meeting will be Communications Commission (FCC or
broadcast live with open captioning time allowed by this notice, you should
the Commission) invites the general advise the contact listed below as soon
over the internet from the FCC Live web public and other Federal agencies to
page at www.fcc.gov/live. as possible.
take this opportunity to comment on the
ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to
For a fee this meeting can be viewed following information collection.
Comments are requested concerning: Nicole Ongele, FCC, via email PRA@
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES
live over George Mason University’s
whether the proposed collection of fcc.gov and to Nicole.Ongele@fcc.gov.
Capitol Connection. The Capitol
Connection also will carry the meeting information is necessary for the proper FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
live via the internet. To purchase these performance of the functions of the additional information about the
services, call (703) 993–3100 or go to Commission, including whether the information collection, contact Nicole
information shall have practical utility; Ongele at (202) 418–2991.
www.capitolconnection.gmu.edu.
the accuracy of the Commission’s SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As part of
burden estimate; ways to enhance the its continuing effort to reduce
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