83_FR_13966 83 FR 13903 - Elimination of Obligation To File Broadcast Mid-Term Report (Form 397) Under Section 73.2080(f)(2)

83 FR 13903 - Elimination of Obligation To File Broadcast Mid-Term Report (Form 397) Under Section 73.2080(f)(2)

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 63 (April 2, 2018)

Page Range13903-13904
FR Document2018-06599

This document corrects the preamble to a proposed rule published in the Federal Register on March 21, 2018 regarding the EEO Broadcast Mid-Term Report. The comment periods in the DATES section of the proposed rule published on March 21, 2018, inaccurately reflected a 60-day comment period and 90-day reply comment period, instead of the 30-day comment, 45-day reply comment deadline stated in the proposed rule. Any comments made before this correction is published will be considered.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 63 (Monday, April 2, 2018) 
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 63 (Monday, April 2, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 13903-13904]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-06599]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Part 73

[MB Docket No. 18-23; FCC 18-20]


Elimination of Obligation To File Broadcast Mid-Term Report (Form 
397) Under Section 73.2080(f)(2)

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Propose rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: This document corrects the preamble to a proposed rule 
published in the Federal Register on March 21, 2018 regarding the EEO 
Broadcast Mid-Term Report. The comment periods in

[[Page 13904]]

the DATES section of the proposed rule published on March 21, 2018, 
inaccurately reflected a 60-day comment period and 90-day reply comment 
period, instead of the 30-day comment, 45-day reply comment deadline 
stated in the proposed rule. Any comments made before this correction 
is published will be considered.

DATES: Comments are due on or before April 30, 2018; reply comments are 
due on or before May 15, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by MB Docket No. 18-20, 
by any of the following methods:
     Federal Communications Commission's website: http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, 
by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. 
Postal Service mail (although the Commission continues to experience 
delays in receiving U.S. Postal Service mail). All filings must be 
addressed to the Commission's
     Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications 
Commission.
     People With Disabilities: Contact the FCC to request 
reasonable accommodations (accessible format documents, sign language 
interpreters, CART, etc.) by email: [email protected] or phone: (202) 418-
0530 or TTY: (202) 418-0432. For detailed instructions for submitting 
comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information, contact 
Jonathan Mark, [email protected], of the Media Bureau, Policy 
Division, (202) 418-3634. Direct press inquiries to Janice Wise at 
(202) 418-8165.
    Correction: In the Federal Register of March 21, 2018, in FR Doc. 
2018-05726, on page 12313, in the third column, correct the DATES 
caption to read:

DATES: Comments are due on or before April 30, 2018; reply comments are 
due on or before May 15, 2018.

    Dated: March 28, 2018.

Federal Communications Commission.
Katura Jackson,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-06599 Filed 3-30-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6712-01-P

Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 63 / Monday, April 2, 2018 / Proposed Rules 13903 * * * * * * * ■ 30. Amend § 101.139 by revising Subpart Q—Service and technical Wireless Telecommunications Bureau paragraph (h) to read as follows: rules for the 70/80/90 GHz and above announces by public notice the 95 GHz Bands implementation of a third-party § 101.139 Authorization of transmitters. database. * * * * * ■ 32. Amend subpart Q by revising the subpart heading to read as set forth * * * * * (h) 71–76 GHz; 81–86 GHz, 95–100 ■ 37. Revise § 101.1525 to read as GHz, 102–109.5 GHz, 111.8–114.25 GHz, above. 122.25–123 GHz, 130–134 GHz, 141– ■ 33. Revise § 101.1501 to read as follows: 148.5 GHz, 151.5–158.5 GHz, 174.5– follows: § 101.1525 RF safety. 174.8 GHz, 231.5–232 GHz, and 240– § 101.1501 Service areas. Licensees in the 71–76 GHz, 81–86 241 GHz. For equipment employing GHz, 92–95 GHz, 95–100 GHz, 102– digital modulation techniques, the The 71–76 GHz, 81–86 GHz, 92–95 GHz, 95–100 GHz, 102–109.5 GHz, 109.5 GHz, 111.8–114.25 GHz, 122.25– minimum bit rate requirement is 0.125 123 GHz, 130–134 GHz, 141–148.5 GHz, bit per second per Hz. 111.8–114.25 GHz, 122.25–123 GHz, 130–134 GHz, 141–148.5 GHz, 151.5– 151.5–158.5 GHz, 174.5–174.8 GHz, * * * * * 158.5 GHz, 174.5–174.8 GHz, 231.5–232 231.5–232 GHz, and 240–241 GHz ■ 31. Amend § 101.147 by adding ten bands are subject to the exposure GHz, and 240–241 GHz bands are entries to the list of frequency bands in requirements found in §§ 1.1307(b), licensed on the basis of non-exclusive paragraph (a) and revising the paragraph 2.1091 and 2.1093 of this chapter, and nationwide licenses. There is no limit to (z) subject heading and paragraph (z)(2) will use the parameters found therein. the number of non-exclusive nationwide to read as follows: ■ 38. Amend § 101.1527 by revising licenses that may be granted for these § 101.147 Frequency assignments. bands, and these licenses will serve as paragraph (a) and paragraph (b) (a) * * * a prerequisite for registering individual introductory text to read as follows: 95,000,100,000 MHz links. § 101.1527 Canadian and Mexican 102,000–109,500 MHz ■ 34. Amend § 101.1505 by adding coordination. 111,800–114,250 MHz paragraph (c) to read as follows: 122,250–123,000 MHz (a) A licensee of bands 71–76 GHz, 130,000–134,000 MHz § 101.1505 Segmentation plan. 81–86 GHz, 92–95 GHz, 95–100 GHz, 141,000–148,500 MHz * * * * * 102–109.5 GHz, 111.8–114.25 GHz, 151,500–158,500 MHz (c) An entity may request any portion 122.25–123 GHz, 130–134 GHz, 141– 174,500–174,800 MHz of the 95–100 GHz, 102–109.5 GHz, 148.5 GHz, 151.5–158.5 GHz, 174.5– 231,500–232,000 MHz 111.8–114.25 GHz, 122.25–123 GHz, 174.8 GHz, 231.5–232 GHz, and 240– 240,000–241,000 MHz 130–134 GHz, 141–148.5 GHz, 151.5– 241 GHz must comply with § 1.928(f) of * * * * * 158.5 GHz, 174.5–174.8 GHz, 231.5–232 this chapter, which pertains to (z) 71–76 GHz, 81–86 GHz, 92–94 GHz, and 240–241 GHz bands. coordination with Canada. GHz, 94.1–95 GHz, 95–100 GHz, 102– ■ 35. Revise § 101.1507 to read as (b) A licensee of bands 71–76 GHz, 109.5 GHz, 111.8–114.25 GHz, 122.25– follows: 81–86 GHz, 92–95 GHz, 95–100 GHz, 123 GHz, 130–134 GHz, 141–148.5 GHz, 102–109.5 GHz, 111.8–114.25 GHz, 151.5–158.5 GHz, 174.5–174.8 GHz, § 101.1507 Permissible operations. 122.25–123 GHz, 130–134 GHz, 141– 231.5–232 GHz, and 240–241 GHz. Licensees may use the 71–76 GHz, 148.5 GHz, 151.5–158.5 GHz, 174.5– * * * * * 81–86 GHz, 92–95 GHz, 95–100 GHz, 174.8 GHz, 231.5–232 GHz, and 240– (2) Prior links shall be protected using 102–109.5 GHz, 111.8–114.25 GHz, 241 GHz must coordinate with Mexico the interference protection criteria set 122.25–123 GHz, 130–134 GHz, 141– in the following situations: forth in § 101.105. For transmitters 148.5 GHz, 151.5–158.5 GHz, 174.5– * * * * * employing digital modulation 174.8 GHz, 231.5–232 GHz, and 240– 241 GHz bands for any point-to-point, [FR Doc. 2018–06179 Filed 3–30–18; 8:45 am] techniques and operating in the 71–76 GHz, 81–86 GHz, 95–100 GHz, 102– non-broadcast service. The segments BILLING CODE 6712–01–P 109.5 GHz, 111.8–114.25 GHz, 122.25– may be unpaired or paired, but pairing 123 GHz, 130–134 GHz, 141–148.5 GHz, will be permitted only in a standardized manner (e.g., 71–72.25 GHz may be FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS 151.5–158.5 GHz, 174.5–174.8 GHz, COMMISSION 231.5–232 GHz, and 240–241 GHz paired only with 81–82.25 GHz, and so bands, the licensee must construct a on). The segments may be aggregated 47 CFR Part 73 system that meets a minimum bit rate of without limit. ■ 36. Amend § 101.1523 by revising [MB Docket No. 18–23; FCC 18–20] 0.125 bits per second per Hertz of bandwidth. For transmitters that operate paragraph (a) to read as follows: Elimination of Obligation To File in the 92,000–94,000 MHz or 94,100– § 101.1523 Sharing and coordination Broadcast Mid-Term Report (Form 397) 95,000 MHz bands, licensees must among non-Government licensees and Under Section 73.2080(f)(2) construct a system that meets a between non-Government and Government minimum bit rate of 1.0 bit per second services. AGENCY: Federal Communications daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS per Hertz of bandwidth. If it is (a) Registration of each link in the 71– Commission. determined that a licensee has not met 76 GHz, 81–86 GHz, 92–95 GHz, 95–100 ACTION: Propose rule; correction. these loading requirements, then the GHz, 102–109.5 GHz, 111.8–114.25 database will be modified to limit GHz, 122.25–123 GHz, 130–134 GHz, SUMMARY: This document corrects the coordination rights to the spectrum that 141–148.5 GHz, 151.5–158.5 GHz, preamble to a proposed rule published is loaded and the licensee will lose 174.5–174.8 GHz, 231.5–232 GHz, and in the Federal Register on March 21, protection rights on spectrum that has 240–241 GHz bands will be in the 2018 regarding the EEO Broadcast Mid- not been loaded. Universal Licensing System until the Term Report. The comment periods in VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:58 Mar 30, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\02APP1.SGM 02APP1

13904 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 63 / Monday, April 2, 2018 / Proposed Rules the DATES section of the proposed rule DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION D. NHTSA’s Actions to Date Regarding CAFE published on March 21, 2018, Civil Penalties National Highway Traffic Safety 1. Interim Final Rule inaccurately reflected a 60-day comment Administration 2. Final Rule period and 90-day reply comment 3. Reconsideration and Request for period, instead of the 30-day comment, Comments 45-day reply comment deadline stated 49 CFR Part 578 E. Proposed Revisions to the CAFE Civil in the proposed rule. Any comments [Docket No. NHTSA–2018–0017] Penalty Rate made before this correction is published 1. NHTSA is Proposing to Retain the $5.50 RIN 2127–AL94 CAFE Civil Penalty Rate Because the will be considered. 2015 Act is Inapplicable DATES: Comments are due on or before Civil Penalties 2. The Agency Proposes a Finding That April 30, 2018; reply comments are due Increasing the CAFE Civil Penalty Rate AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Will Result in Negative Economic Impact on or before May 15, 2018. Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3. Increasing the CAFE Civil Penalty Rate ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, Department of Transportation (DOT). to $14 Would Have a ‘‘Negative identified by MB Docket No. 18–20, by ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. Economic Impact,’’ Even If The EPCA Factors Were Not Mandatory any of the following methods: SUMMARY: This document proposes a 4. The CAFE Civil Penalty Rate is Capped • Federal Communications civil penalty rate applicable to At $10 Commission’s website: http:// automobile manufacturers that fail to F. Rulemaking Analyses and Notices www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/. Follow the meet applicable corporate average fuel 1. Executive Order 12866, Executive Order 13563, and DOT Regulatory Policies and instructions for submitting comments. economy (CAFE) standards and are Procedures • Mail: Filings can be sent by hand or unable to offset such a deficit with 2. Regulatory Flexibility Act messenger delivery, by commercial compliance credits. The agency is 3. Executive Order 13132 (Federalism) proposing this civil penalty rate based 4. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 overnight courier, or by first-class or on a tentative determination regarding 5. National Environmental Policy Act overnight U.S. Postal Service mail the applicability of the Federal Civil 6. Executive Order 12778 (Civil Justice (although the Commission continues to Reform) Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act experience delays in receiving U.S. Improvements Act of 2015, and in 7. Paperwork Reduction Act Postal Service mail). All filings must be accordance with the Energy Policy and 8. Privacy Act addressed to the Commission’s 9. Executive Order 13771 Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA) and • Secretary, Office of the Secretary, the Energy Independence and Security A. Executive Summary Federal Communications Commission. Act of 2007 (EISA). NHTSA has almost forty years of • People With Disabilities: Contact DATES: Comments: Comments must be experience in implementing the the FCC to request reasonable received by May 2, 2018. corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) accommodations (accessible format ADDRESSES: You may submit comments program and its civil penalty documents, sign language interpreters, to the docket number identified in the component. This includes oversight and CART, etc.) by email: FCC504@fcc.gov heading of this document by any of the administration of the program’s or phone: (202) 418–0530 or TTY: (202) following methods: operation, how the automobile 418–0432. For detailed instructions for • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to manufacturers respond to CAFE submitting comments and additional http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the standards and increases, and the role of online instructions for submitting civil penalties in achieving the CAFE information on the rulemaking process, comments. program’s objectives. NHTSA has see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION • Mail: Docket Management Facility, section of this document. carefully considered these objectives in M–30, U.S. Department of reconsidering the Federal Civil Penalties FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For Transportation, West Building, Ground Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements additional information, contact Jonathan Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Act of 2015 (Inflation Adjustment Act or Mark, Jonathan.Mark@fcc.gov, of the Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. 2015 Act) and its application to the Media Bureau, Policy Division, (202) • Hand Delivery or Courier: U.S. CAFE civil penalty statute NHTSA 418–3634. Direct press inquiries to Department of Transportation, West administers. Janice Wise at (202) 418–8165. Building, Ground Floor, Room W12– As a result of this review, NHTSA is 140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, proposing to retain the current civil Correction: In the Federal Register of Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 penalty rate in 49 U.S.C. 32912(b) of March 21, 2018, in FR Doc. 2018–05726, p.m. Eastern time, Monday through $5.50 per tenth of a mile per gallon for on page 12313, in the third column, Friday, except Federal holidays. automobile manufacturers that do not correct the DATES caption to read: • Fax: 202–493–2251 meet applicable CAFE standards and are DATES: Comments are due on or before FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: unable to offset such a deficit with April 30, 2018; reply comments are due Kerry Kolodziej, Office of Chief compliance credits. NHTSA’s proposal on or before May 15, 2018. Counsel, NHTSA, telephone (202) 366– is based on its tentative determination 2992, facsimile (202) 366–3820, 1200 that the CAFE civil penalty rate is not Dated: March 28, 2018. New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC a ‘‘civil monetary penalty,’’ as defined daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS Federal Communications Commission. 20590. by the 2015 Act, that must be adjusted Katura Jackson, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: for inflation. NHTSA’s previous Federal Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Register notices on its inflation Secretary. Table of Contents adjustments under the 2015 Act did not [FR Doc. 2018–06599 Filed 3–30–18; 8:45 am] A. Executive Summary consider whether the CAFE civil BILLING CODE 6712–01–P B. Statutory and Regulatory Background penalty rate fit the definition of a ‘‘civil C. Civil Penalties Inflationary Adjustment monetary penalty’’ subject to adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 under the 2015 Act, instead VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:58 Mar 30, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\02APP1.SGM 02APP1


Document Created: 2018-11-01 09:08:04
Document Modified: 2018-11-01 09:08:04
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionPropose rule; correction.
DatesComments are due on or before April 30, 2018; reply comments are due on or before May 15, 2018.
ContactFor additional information, contact Jonathan Mark, [email protected], of the Media Bureau, Policy Division, (202) 418-3634. Direct press inquiries to Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165.
FR Citation83 FR 13903 
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