83 FR 16855 - Open Commission Meeting, Tuesday, April 17, 2018
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 74 (April 17, 2018)
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 74 (April 17, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-08028 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 17, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 16855-16856] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-08028] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Open Commission Meeting, Tuesday, April 17, 2018 April 10, 2018. The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on the subjects listed below on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 which is scheduled to commence at 10:30 a.m. in Room TW-C305, at 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Item No. Bureau Subject ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1................... Wireline Competition.. Title: Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through FCC Programs (WC Docket No. 18-89). [[Page 16856]] Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to ensure that universal service support is not used to purchase equipment or services from companies posing a national security threat to the integrity of communications networks or the communications supply chain. 2................... Wireless Tele- Title: Auctions of Upper Communications. Microwave Flexible Use Licenses for Next- Generation Wireless Services; Competitive Bidding Procedures for Auctions 101 (28 GHz) and 102 (24 GHz) (AU Docket No. 18-85). Summary: The Commission will consider a Public Notice that would seek comment on the procedures for the auctions of Upper Microwave Flexible Use Service licenses in the 28 GHz and 24 GHz bands. 3................... International......... Title: Streamlining Licensing Procedures for Small Satellites (IB Docket No. 18-86). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes a new, alternative application process designed for a class of satellites referred to as ``small satellites.'' 4................... Wireline Competition.. Title: Rural Call Completion (WC Docket No. 13-39). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that will adopt new measures, and seek comment on others, to better tackle the problem of call completion and ensure that calls are completed to all Americans-- including those in rural America. 5................... Wireline Competition.. Title: Regulation of Business Data Services for Rate-of-Return Local Exchange Carriers (WC Docket No. 17-144). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to enable model-based rate- of-return carriers to elect incentive regulation for their lower-speed business data services offerings, and to remove ex ante pricing regulation for packet- based and higher-speed circuit-based offerings. 6................... Media................. Title: Cable Channel Lineup Requirements-- Sections 76.1705 and 76.1700(a)(4) (MB Docket No. 18-92); Modernization of Media Regulation Initiative (MB Docket No. 17-105). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to eliminate the requirement that cable operators maintain a channel lineup at their local office and seeking comment on eliminating the requirement that certain cable operators make their channel lineup available via their online public inspection file. 7................... Media................. Title: Amendment of Section 73.624(g) of the Commission's Rules Regarding Submission of FCC Form 2100, Schedule G, Used to Report TV Stations' Ancillary or Supplementary Services (MB Docket No. 17-264); Modernization of Media Regulation Initiative (MB Docket No. 17-105). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order that would revise Section 73.624(g) of its rules to reduce broadcaster reporting obligations relating to the provision of ancillary or supplementary services. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * 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: [email protected] 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. Katura Jackson, Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018-08028 Filed 4-16-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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inform purchasers of fixed Consumer are impacts under the Privacy Act. certificated with the consent of the
Signal Boosters that they may not However, the government is not directly licensee so the manufacturer must
lawfully be installed and operated in a collecting this information and the R&O certify that it has obtained such consent
moving vehicle or outdoor location. We directs carriers to protect the as part of the equipment certification
recognize that our labeling requirement information to the extent it is process. The R&O also requires that if a
imposes additional costs on entities that considered Customer Proprietary manufacturer claims that a device will
manufacture Consumer Signal Boosters; Network Information (CPNI). not affect E911 communications, the
however, on balance, we find that such Section 20.21(h)—By March 1, 2014, manufacturer must certify this claim
costs are outweighed by the benefits of all providers who voluntarily consent to during the equipment certification
ensuring that consumers purchase the use of Consumer Signal Boosters on process. Note: The ‘‘application for
appropriate devices. Accordingly, all their networks must establish a free equipment’’ certification requirements
fixed Consumer Signal Boosters, both registration system for their subscribers. are met under OMB Control Number
Provider-Specific and Wideband, At a minimum, providers must collect 3060–0057, FCC Form 731.
manufactured or imported on or after (1) the name of the Consumer Signal
Antenna Kitting Documentation
one year from the effective date of the Booster owner and/or operator, if
Requirement: Sections 20.21(e)(8)(i)(G),
rule change must include the following different individuals; (2) the make,
20.21(e)(9)(i)(H)—The rules require that
advisory (1) in on-line point-of-sale model, and serial number of the device;
(3) the location of the device; and (4) the all consumer boosters must be sold with
marketing materials, (2) in any print or
date of initial operation. Otherwise, the user manuals specifying all antennas
on-line owner’s manual and installation
Commission permits providers to and cables that meet the requirements of
instructions, (3) on the outside
develop their own registration systems this section. Part 90 Licensee Consent
packaging of the device, and (4) on a
to facilitate provider control and Documentation Requirement: Section
label affixed to the device: ‘‘This device
interference resolution, providers 90.219(b)(1)(i)—This rule requires that
may be operated ONLY in a fixed
should collect only such information non-licensees seeking to operate part 90
location for in-building use.’’
Section 1.1307(b)(1)—Radiofrequency that is reasonably related to achieving signal boosters must obtain the express
(RF). This rule requires that a label is these dual goals. Wireless providers consent of the licensee(s) of the
affixed to the transmitting antenna that may determine how to collect such frequencies for which the device or
provides adequate notice regarding information and how to keep it up-to- system is intended to amplify. The rules
potential RF safety hazards and date. Section 90.219(d)(5)—This rule further require that such consent must
references the applicable FCC-adopted requires operators of Part 90 Class B be maintained in a recordable format
limits for RF exposure. Provider signal boosters to register these devices that can be presented to a FCC
Reporting Requirement: In order to in a searchable on-line database that representative or other relevant licensee
facilitate review of wireless providers’ will be maintained and operated by the investigating interference.
behavior regarding Consumer Signal Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Cross-reference to Other Rule Parts:
Boosters, the R&O requires that on via delegated authority from the Sections 22.9, 24.9, and 27.9—
March 1, 2015, and March 1, 2016, all Commission. The Commission believes Operation of a consumer signal booster
nationwide wireless providers publicly this will be a valuable tool to resolve under Parts 22, 24, and 27 of the
indicate their status regarding consent interference should it occur. Commission’s rules must also comply
for each Consumer Signal Booster that Certification Requirements: Sections with section 20.21 of the Commission’s
has received FCC certification as listed 20.3, 20.21(e)(2), 20.21(e)(8)(i)(G), rules, including all relevant information
in a Public Notice to be released by the 20.21(e)(9)(i)(H), 90.203—These rules, collections.
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau in conjunction with the R&O, require
Federal Communications Commission.
30 days prior to each reporting date. For that signal booster manufacturers
each listed Consumer Signal Booster, demonstrate that they meet the new Katura Jackson,
wireless providers should publicly technical specifications using the Federal Register Liaison, Office of the
indicate whether they (1) consent to use existing and unchanged equipment Secretary.
of the device; (2) do not consent to use authorization application, including [FR Doc. 2018–08027 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am]
of the device; or (3) are still considering submitting a technical document with BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
whether or not they will consent to the the application for FCC equipment
use of the device. authorization that shows compliance of
Registration Requirements: Section all antennas, cables and/or coupling FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
20.21(a)(2)—The rules require signal devices with the requirements of COMMISSION
booster operators to register Consumer § 20.21(e). The R&O further provides
Signal Boosters, existing and new, with that manufacturers must make certain Open Commission Meeting, Tuesday,
their serving wireless providers prior to certifications when applying for device April 17, 2018
operation. This is a mandatory certification. Manufacturers must
April 10, 2018.
requirement to continue or begin provide an explanation of all measures
operation of a Consumer Signal Booster. taken to ensure that the technical The Federal Communications
The registration requirement will aid in safeguards designed to inhibit harmful Commission will hold an Open Meeting
interference resolution and facilitate interference and protect wireless on the subjects listed below on Tuesday,
provider control over Consumer Signal networks cannot be deactivated by the April 17, 2018 which is scheduled to
Boosters. The information collection user. The R&O requires that commence at 10:30 a.m. in Room TW–
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contained in Section 20.21(a)(2) affects manufacturers of Provider-Specific C305, at 445 12th Street SW,
individuals or households; thus, there Consumer Signal Boosters may only be Washington, DC.
Item No. Bureau Subject
1 ............... Wireline Competition .................................. Title: Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply
Chain Through FCC Programs (WC Docket No. 18–89).
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Item No. Bureau Subject
Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to ensure
that universal service support is not used to purchase equipment or services from
companies posing a national security threat to the integrity of communications net-
works or the communications supply chain.
2 ............... Wireless Tele-Communications .................. Title: Auctions of Upper Microwave Flexible Use Licenses for Next-Generation Wire-
less Services; Competitive Bidding Procedures for Auctions 101 (28 GHz) and 102
(24 GHz) (AU Docket No. 18–85).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Public Notice that would seek comment
on the procedures for the auctions of Upper Microwave Flexible Use Service li-
censes in the 28 GHz and 24 GHz bands.
3 ............... International ................................................ Title: Streamlining Licensing Procedures for Small Satellites (IB Docket No. 18–86).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that pro-
poses a new, alternative application process designed for a class of satellites re-
ferred to as ‘‘small satellites.’’
4 ............... Wireline Competition .................................. Title: Rural Call Completion (WC Docket No. 13–39).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Further Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking that will adopt new measures, and seek comment on others,
to better tackle the problem of call completion and ensure that calls are completed
to all Americans—including those in rural America.
5 ............... Wireline Competition .................................. Title: Regulation of Business Data Services for Rate-of-Return Local Exchange Car-
riers (WC Docket No. 17–144).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to enable
model-based rate-of-return carriers to elect incentive regulation for their lower-
speed business data services offerings, and to remove ex ante pricing regulation
for packet-based and higher-speed circuit-based offerings.
6 ............... Media .......................................................... Title: Cable Channel Lineup Requirements—Sections 76.1705 and 76.1700(a)(4) (MB
Docket No. 18–92); Modernization of Media Regulation Initiative (MB Docket No.
17–105).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing
to eliminate the requirement that cable operators maintain a channel lineup at their
local office and seeking comment on eliminating the requirement that certain cable
operators make their channel lineup available via their online public inspection file.
7 ............... Media .......................................................... Title: Amendment of Section 73.624(g) of the Commission’s Rules Regarding Sub-
mission of FCC Form 2100, Schedule G, Used to Report TV Stations’ Ancillary or
Supplementary Services (MB Docket No. 17–264); Modernization of Media Regula-
tion Initiative (MB Docket No. 17–105).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order that would revise Sec-
tion 73.624(g) of its rules to reduce broadcaster reporting obligations relating to the
provision of ancillary or supplementary services.
* * * * * Connection also will carry the meeting Communications Commission (FCC or
The meeting site is fully accessible to live via the internet. To purchase these Commission) invites the general public
people using wheelchairs or other services, call (703) 993–3100 or go to and other Federal agencies to take this
mobility aids. Sign language www.capitolconnection.gmu.edu. opportunity to comment on the
interpreters, open captioning, and Federal Communications Commission. following information collections.
assistive listening devices will be Katura Jackson, Comments are requested concerning:
provided on site. Other reasonable Whether the proposed collection of
Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the
accommodations for people with Secretary. information is necessary for the proper
disabilities are available upon request. performance of the functions of the
[FR Doc. 2018–08028 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am]
In your request, include a description of Commission, including whether the
BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
the accommodation you will need and information shall have practical utility;
a way we can contact you if we need the accuracy of the Commission’s
more information. Last minute requests FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS burden estimate; ways to enhance the
will be accepted, but may be impossible COMMISSION quality, utility, and clarity of the
to fill. Send an email to: fcc504@fcc.gov information collected; ways to minimize
or call the Consumer & Governmental [OMB 3060–0031] the burden of the collection of
Affairs Bureau at 202–418–0530 (voice), information on the respondents,
202–418–0432 (TTY). Information Collection Being Reviewed including the use of automated
Additional information concerning by the Federal Communications collection techniques or other forms of
this meeting may be obtained from the Commission information technology; and ways to
Office of Media Relations, (202) 418– AGENCY: Federal Communications further reduce the information
0500; TTY 1–888–835–5322. Audio/ Commission. collection burden on small business
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES
Video coverage of the meeting will be ACTION: Notice and request for concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
broadcast live with open captioning comments. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor
over the internet from the FCC Live web a collection of information unless it
page at www.fcc.gov/live. SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort displays a currently valid Office of
For a fee this meeting can be viewed to reduce paperwork burdens, and as Management and Budget (OMB) control
live over George Mason University’s required by the Paperwork Reduction number. No person shall be subject to
Capitol Connection. The Capitol Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal any penalty for failing to comply with
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