83 FR 26461 - Open Commission Meeting, Thursday, June 7, 2018
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 110 (June 7, 2018)
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 110 (June 7, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 110 (Thursday, June 7, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 26461-26462] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-12184] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Open Commission Meeting, Thursday, June 7, 2018 May 31, 2018. The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on the subjects listed below on Thursday, June 7, 2018. Please note the meeting is scheduled to commence at 11:30 a.m. in Room TW-C305, at 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC. This is a change from the usual 10:30 a.m. Open Meeting start time. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Item No. Bureau Subject ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1...................... WIRELESS TELE- Title: Use of Spectrum COMMUNICATIONS, Bands Above 24 GHz For INTERNATIONAL AND Mobile Radio Services OFFICE OF (GN Docket No. 14-177); ENGINEERING & Amendment of Parts 1, TECHNOLOGY. 22, 24, 27, 74, 80, 90, 95, and 101 To Establish Uniform License Renewal, Discontinuance of Operation, and Geographic Partitioning and Spectrum Disaggregation Rules and Policies for Certain Wireless Radio Services (WT Docket No. 10-112). Summary: The Commission will consider a Third Report and Order, Memorandum Opinion and Order, and Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would continue efforts to make available millimeter wave spectrum, in bands at or above 24 GHz, for fifth-generation wireless, Internet of Things, and other advanced spectrum-based services. It would finalize rules for certain of these bands and seek comment on making additional spectrum available in the 26 GHz and 42 GHz bands for flexible terrestrial wireless use, sharing mechanisms in the Lower 37 GHz band, and earth station siting criteria for the 50 GHz band. 2...................... WIRELINE COMPETITION Title: Accelerating Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment (WC Docket No. 17-84). Summary: The Commission will consider a Second Report and Order that will revise the Commission's section 214(a) discontinuance processes, network change disclosure processes, and Part 68 customer notification process to remove barriers to infrastructure investment and promote broadband deployment. 3...................... WIRELINE COMPETITION Title: Petition of NTCA-- The Rural Broadband Association and the United States Telecom Association for Forbearance Pursuant to 47 U.S.C. Sec. 160(c) from Application of Contribution Obligations on Broadband Internet Access Transmission Services (WC Docket No. 17-206). Summary: The Commission will consider an Order granting forbearance from applying Universal Service Fund contribution requirements to rural carriers' broadband Internet access transmission services. 4...................... INTERNATIONAL....... Title: Audacy Corporation Application for Authority to Launch and Operate a Non- Geostationary Medium Earth Orbit Satellite System in the Fixed-and Inter-Satellite Services (IBFS File No. SAT-LOA- 20161115-00117). [[Page 26462]] Summary: The Commission will consider an Order and Authorization that recommends granting Audacy's request to construct, deploy, and operate a proposed non- geostationary satellite (NGSO) constellation to provide continuous, high- speed, low-latency relay services to other NGSO spacecraft operators through Audacy's proposed satellites and gateway earth stations. 5...................... INTERNATIONAL....... Title: O3b Limited Request for Modification of U.S. Market Access for O3b Limited's Non- Geostationary Satellite Orbit System in the Fixed-Satellite Service and in the Mobile- Satellite Service (IBFS File Nos. SAT-MOD- 20160624-00060, SAT-AMD- 20161115-00116, SAT-AMD- 20170301-00026, SAT-AMD- 20171109-00154). Summary: The Commission will consider an Order and Declaratory Ruling that recommends granting a request to modify O3b's existing U.S. market access grant by adding new non- geostationary satellites and new frequency bands in order to provide broadband communication services in the United States. 6...................... WIRELINE COMPETITION Title: Updating the Intercarrier Compensation Regime to Eliminate Access Arbitrage (WC Docket No. 18-155). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes measures to eliminate access arbitrage in the intercarrier compensation regime. 7...................... WIRELINE COMPETITION Title: 8YY Access Charge Reform (WC Docket No. 18- 156). Summary: The Commission will consider a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes taking further steps in reforming intercarrier compensation by transitioning interstate and intrastate originating 8YY end office and tandem switching and transport charges to bill-and-keep and capping and limiting 8YY database query rates. 8...................... WIRELINE COMPETITION Title: Text-Enabled Toll- Free Numbers (WC Docket No. 18-28); Toll Free Service Access Codes (CC Docket No. 95-155). Summary: The Commission will consider a Declaratory Ruling and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that will clarify the Commission's rules regarding the authorization required to text-enable a toll- free number, and propose further safeguards to promote the innovative use of toll- free numbers while protecting the integrity of the toll-free numbering system. 9...................... CONSUMER & Title: Protecting GOVERNMENTAL Consumers from AFFAIRS. Unauthorized Carrier Changes and Related Unauthorized Charges (CG Docket No. 17-169). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order to protect consumers from slamming (the unauthorized change of a consumer's telephone provider) and cramming (the placement of unauthorized charges on a consumer's telephone bill), including rules to address sales call misrepresentations and abuses of the third- party verification procedures. 10..................... CONSUMER & Title: Misuse of Internet GOVERNMENTAL Protocol (IP) Captioned AFFAIRS. Telephone Service (CG Docket No. 13-24); Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to- Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities (CG Docket No. 03-123). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order, Declaratory Ruling, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Notice of Inquiry to adopt measures, and seek comment on others, to ensure that Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS) remains sustainable for people with hearing loss who need it. 11..................... MEDIA............... Title: Leased Commercial Access (MB Docket No. 07- 42); Modernization of Media Regulation Initiative (MB Docket No. 17-105). Summary: The Commission will consider a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that tentatively concludes that the Commission should vacate its 2008 Leased Access Order, and invites comment on ways to modernize the existing leased access rules. 12..................... ENFORCEMENT......... Title: Enforcement Bureau Action. Summary: The Commission will consider an enforcement action. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * 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. Marlene Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018-12184 Filed 6-6-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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continue to use the average cost per manufacturers. As a result, under rules (d) adopted a cost recovery
minute compensation methodology for implementing section 225 of the Act, methodology for internet Protocol (IP)
the traditional TRS compensation rate; interconnected VoIP service providers Relay based on price caps;
(b) required TRS providers to submit are required to publicize information (e) adopted a cost recovery
certain projected TRS-related cost and about telecommunications relay services methodology for VRS that adopted
demand data to the TRS Fund (TRS) and 711 abbreviated dialing tiered rates based on call volume;
administrator to be used to calculate the access to TRS. See also 47 CFR (f) clarified the nature and extent that
rate; and 64.604(c)(3). certain categories of costs are
(c) directed the TRS Fund In 2007, the Commission also released compensable from the Fund; and
administrator to expand its form for the 2007 Cost Recovery Report and (g) addressed certain issues
providers to itemize their actual and Order and Declaratory Ruling, concerning the management and
projected costs and demand data, to published at 73 FR 3197, January 17, oversight of the Fund, including
include specific sections to capture 2008, in which the Commission: prohibiting financial incentives offered
speech-to-speech (STS) and video relay to consumers to make relay calls.
(a) Adopted a new cost recovery
service (VRS) costs and minutes of use.
In 2003, the Commission released the methodology for interstate traditional Federal Communications Commission.
2003 Second Improved TRS Order, TRS and interstate STS based on the
Marlene Dortch,
published at 68 FR 50973, August 25, Multi-state Average Rate Structure
(MARS) plan, under which interstate Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
2003, which among other things [FR Doc. 2018–12180 Filed 6–6–18; 8:45 am]
required that TRS providers offer certain TRS compensation rates are determined
local exchange carrier (LEC)-based by weighted average of the states’ BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
improved services and features where intrastate compensation rates, and
technologically feasible, including a which includes for STS additional
compensation approved by the FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
speed dialing requirement which may COMMISSION
entail voluntary recordkeeping for TRS Commission for STS outreach;
providers to maintain a list of telephone (b) requires STS providers to file a Open Commission Meeting, Thursday,
numbers. See also 47 CFR report annually with the TRS Fund June 7, 2018
64.604(a)(3)(vi)(B). In 2007, the administrator and the Commission on
Commission released the Section 225/ their specific outreach efforts directly May 31, 2018.
255 VoIP Report and Order, published attributable to the additional The Federal Communications
at 72 FR 43546, August 6, 2007, compensation approved by the Commission will hold an Open Meeting
extending the disability access Commission for STS outreach. on the subjects listed below on
requirements that apply to (c) adopted a new cost recovery Thursday, June 7, 2018. Please note the
telecommunications service providers methodology for interstate captioned meeting is scheduled to commence at
and equipment manufacturers under 47 telephone service (CTS), as well as 11:30 a.m. in Room TW–C305, at 445
U.S.C. 225, 255 to interconnected voice internet Protocol captioned telephone 12th Street SW, Washington, DC. This is
over internet protocol (VoIP) service service (IP CTS), based on the MARS a change from the usual 10:30 a.m.
providers and equipment plan; Open Meeting start time.
Item No. Bureau Subject
1 ...................... WIRELESS TELE-COMMUNICATIONS, Title: Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz For Mobile Radio Services (GN
INTERNATIONAL AND OFFICE OF Docket No. 14–177); Amendment of Parts 1, 22, 24, 27, 74, 80, 90, 95, and 101
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY. To Establish Uniform License Renewal, Discontinuance of Operation, and Geo-
graphic Partitioning and Spectrum Disaggregation Rules and Policies for Certain
Wireless Radio Services (WT Docket No. 10–112).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Third Report and Order, Memorandum
Opinion and Order, and Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would
continue efforts to make available millimeter wave spectrum, in bands at or
above 24 GHz, for fifth-generation wireless, Internet of Things, and other ad-
vanced spectrum-based services. It would finalize rules for certain of these
bands and seek comment on making additional spectrum available in the 26
GHz and 42 GHz bands for flexible terrestrial wireless use, sharing mechanisms
in the Lower 37 GHz band, and earth station siting criteria for the 50 GHz band.
2 ...................... WIRELINE COMPETITION ...................... Title: Accelerating Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infra-
structure Investment (WC Docket No. 17–84).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Second Report and Order that will re-
vise the Commission’s section 214(a) discontinuance processes, network
change disclosure processes, and Part 68 customer notification process to re-
move barriers to infrastructure investment and promote broadband deployment.
3 ...................... WIRELINE COMPETITION ...................... Title: Petition of NTCA—The Rural Broadband Association and the United States
Telecom Association for Forbearance Pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 160(c) from Appli-
cation of Contribution Obligations on Broadband Internet Access Transmission
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Services (WC Docket No. 17–206).
Summary: The Commission will consider an Order granting forbearance from ap-
plying Universal Service Fund contribution requirements to rural carriers’
broadband Internet access transmission services.
4 ...................... INTERNATIONAL ..................................... Title: Audacy Corporation Application for Authority to Launch and Operate a Non-
Geostationary Medium Earth Orbit Satellite System in the Fixed-and Inter-Sat-
ellite Services (IBFS File No. SAT–LOA–20161115–00117).
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Item No. Bureau Subject
Summary: The Commission will consider an Order and Authorization that rec-
ommends granting Audacy’s request to construct, deploy, and operate a pro-
posed non-geostationary satellite (NGSO) constellation to provide continuous,
high-speed, low-latency relay services to other NGSO spacecraft operators
through Audacy’s proposed satellites and gateway earth stations.
5 ...................... INTERNATIONAL ..................................... Title: O3b Limited Request for Modification of U.S. Market Access for O3b
Limited’s Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit System in the Fixed-Satellite Service
and in the Mobile-Satellite Service (IBFS File Nos. SAT–MOD–20160624–
00060, SAT–AMD–20161115–00116, SAT–AMD–20170301–00026, SAT–AMD–
20171109–00154).
Summary: The Commission will consider an Order and Declaratory Ruling that rec-
ommends granting a request to modify O3b’s existing U.S. market access grant
by adding new non-geostationary satellites and new frequency bands in order to
provide broadband communication services in the United States.
6 ...................... WIRELINE COMPETITION ...................... Title: Updating the Intercarrier Compensation Regime to Eliminate Access Arbi-
trage (WC Docket No. 18–155).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that
proposes measures to eliminate access arbitrage in the intercarrier compensa-
tion regime.
7 ...................... WIRELINE COMPETITION ...................... Title: 8YY Access Charge Reform (WC Docket No. 18–156).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
that proposes taking further steps in reforming intercarrier compensation by
transitioning interstate and intrastate originating 8YY end office and tandem
switching and transport charges to bill-and-keep and capping and limiting 8YY
database query rates.
8 ...................... WIRELINE COMPETITION ...................... Title: Text-Enabled Toll-Free Numbers (WC Docket No. 18–28); Toll Free Service
Access Codes (CC Docket No. 95–155).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Declaratory Ruling and Notice of Pro-
posed Rulemaking that will clarify the Commission’s rules regarding the author-
ization required to text-enable a toll-free number, and propose further safe-
guards to promote the innovative use of toll- free numbers while protecting the
integrity of the toll-free numbering system.
9 ...................... CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AF- Title: Protecting Consumers from Unauthorized Carrier Changes and Related Un-
FAIRS. authorized Charges (CG Docket No. 17–169).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order to protect consumers
from slamming (the unauthorized change of a consumer’s telephone provider)
and cramming (the placement of unauthorized charges on a consumer’s tele-
phone bill), including rules to address sales call misrepresentations and abuses
of the third-party verification procedures.
10 .................... CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AF- Title: Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service (CG Docket
FAIRS. No. 13–24); Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Serv-
ices for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities (CG Docket No. 03–
123).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order, Declaratory Ruling,
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Notice of Inquiry to adopt meas-
ures, and seek comment on others, to ensure that Internet Protocol Captioned
Telephone Service (IP CTS) remains sustainable for people with hearing loss
who need it.
11 .................... MEDIA ...................................................... Title: Leased Commercial Access (MB Docket No. 07–42); Modernization of Media
Regulation Initiative (MB Docket No. 17–105).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
that tentatively concludes that the Commission should vacate its 2008 Leased
Access Order, and invites comment on ways to modernize the existing leased
access rules.
12 .................... ENFORCEMENT ...................................... Title: Enforcement Bureau Action.
Summary: The Commission will consider an enforcement action.
* * * * * will be accepted, but may be impossible For a fee this meeting can be viewed
The meeting site is fully accessible to to fill. Send an email to: fcc504@fcc.gov live over George Mason University’s
people using wheelchairs or other or call the Consumer & Governmental Capitol Connection. The Capitol
mobility aids. Sign language Affairs Bureau at 202–418–0530 (voice), Connection also will carry the meeting
interpreters, open captioning, and 202–418–0432 (TTY). live via the internet. To purchase these
assistive listening devices will be Additional information concerning services, call (703) 993–3100 or go to
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES
provided on site. Other reasonable this meeting may be obtained from the www.capitolconnection.gmu.edu.
accommodations for people with Office of Media Relations, (202) 418– Federal Communications Commission.
disabilities are available upon request. 0500; TTY 1–888–835–5322. Audio/ Marlene Dortch,
In your request, include a description of Video coverage of the meeting will be
Secretary.
the accommodation you will need and broadcast live with open captioning
[FR Doc. 2018–12184 Filed 6–6–18; 8:45 am]
a way we can contact you if we need over the internet from the FCC Live web
more information. Last minute requests page at www.fcc.gov/live. BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
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