83 FR 53872 - Open Commission Meeting, Tuesday, October 23, 2018
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 207 (October 25, 2018)
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 207 (October 25, 2018)
| Page Range | 53872-53873 | |
| FR Document | 2018-23347 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 207 (Thursday, October 25, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 53872-53873] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-23347] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Open Commission Meeting, Tuesday, October 23, 2018 October 16, 2018. The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on the subjects listed below on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 which is scheduled to commence at 10:30 a.m. in Room TW-C305, at 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC. Because of the unexpected closure of the FCC headquarters on Monday, October 15, the Commission has determined that it is in the public interest to delay for one day the onset of the sunshine period prohibition contained in Section 1.1203 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 1.1203. Accordingly, consistent with Section 1.1200(a) of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 1.1200(a), the Commission hereby modifies its rules so that the sunshine period prohibition will begin at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17, rather than at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Item No. Bureau Subject ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.................... Office of Title: Unlicensed Use of the 6 Engineering & GHz Band (ET Docket No. 18- Technology. 295); Expanding Flexible Use in Mid-Band Spectrum Between 3.7 and 24 GHz (GN Docket No. 17-183). ................ Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that promotes the use of mid-band spectrum for broadband by proposing to allow new unlicensed uses of the 5.925-7.125 GHz band while protecting existing and future licensed operations. 2.................... Wireless Tel- Title: Promoting Investment in Communications the 3550-3700 MHz Band (GN and Office of Docket No. 17-258). Engineering & Technology. ................ Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order that would make limited changes to the Citizens Broadband Radio Service in the 3.5 GHz band to increase incentives for innovation and investment, including for mobile 5G services. 3.................... Wireless Tele- Title: Creation of Interstitial Communications 12.5 Kilohertz Channels in the and Public 800 MHz Band Between 809-817/ Safety & 854-862 MHz (WP Docket No. 15- Homeland 32, RM-11572); Amendment of Security. Part 90 of the Commission's Rules to Improve Access to Private Land Mobile Radio Spectrum (WP Docket No. 16- 261); Land Mobile Communications Council Petition for Rulemaking Regarding Interim Eligibility for 800 MHz Expansion Band and Guard Band Frequencies (RM- 11719); Petition for Rulemaking Regarding Conditional Licensing Authority Above 470 MHz (RM- 11722). ................ Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Order opening up new channels in the 800 MHz Private Land Mobile Radio (PLMR) band, eliminating outdated rules, and reducing administrative burdens on PLMR licensees. 4.................... Media........... Title: Modernization of Media Regulation Initiative (MB Docket No. 17-105); Revisions to Cable Television Rate Regulations (MB Docket No. 02- 144); Implementation of Sections of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992: Rate Regulation (MM Docket No. 92-266, MM Docket No. 93-215); Adoption of Uniform Accounting System for the Provision of Regulated Cable Service (CS Docket No. 94-28); Cable Pricing Flexibility (CS Docket No. 96-157). ................ Summary: The Commission will consider a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Report and Order to modernize its cable television rate regulations and update or eliminate outdated rules. 5.................... Media........... Title: Amendment of Section 73.3613 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Filing of Contracts (MB Docket No. 18- 4); Modernization of Media Regulation Initiative (MB Docket No. 17-105). ................ Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order eliminating the requirement that broadcast stations routinely file paper copies of contracts and other documents with the FCC. 6.................... Wireline Title: Regulation of Business Competition. Data Services for Rate-of- Return Local Exchange Carriers (WC Docket No. 17-144); Business Data Services in an Internet Protocol Environment (WC Docket No. 16-143); Special Access for Price Cap Local Exchange Carriers (WC Docket No. 05-25). [[Page 53873]] ................ Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order that will allow rate-of-return carriers that receive fixed universal service support to elect incentive regulation for their business data services; a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on eliminating ex ante pricing regulation for lower capacity TDM services offered by rate- of-return carriers receiving fixed support; and a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to eliminate ex ante pricing regulation for TDM transport services offered by price cap carriers. 7.................... 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. 2018-23347 Filed 10-24-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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is contained in 47 U.S.C. 252(e)(5) as Commission set forth procedures for FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
amended by the Communications Act of filing petitions for preemption pursuant COMMISSION
1934, as amended. to section 252(e)(5). Section 252(e)(5)
Total Annual Burden: 1,600 hours. provides that ‘‘if a state commission Open Commission Meeting, Tuesday,
Total Annual Cost: No cost. fails to act to carry out its responsibility October 23, 2018
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No under this section in any proceeding or
impact(s). October 16, 2018.
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: other matter under this section, then the The Federal Communications
The Commission is not requesting Commission shall issue an order Commission will hold an Open Meeting
petitioners to submit confidential preempting the state commission’s on the subjects listed below on Tuesday,
information to the Commission. jurisdiction of the proceeding or matter October 23, 2018 which is scheduled to
Needs and Uses: Any interested party within 90 days after being notified (or commence at 10:30 a.m. in Room TW–
seeking preemption of a state taking notice) of such failure, and shall C305, at 445 12th Street SW,
commission’s jurisdiction based on the assume the responsibility of the state Washington, DC.
state commission’s failure to act shall commission under this section with Because of the unexpected closure of
notify the Commission as follows: (1) respect to the proceeding or matter and the FCC headquarters on Monday,
File with the Secretary of the act for the state commission.’’ All of the October 15, the Commission has
Commission a detailed petition, requirements are used to ensure that determined that it is in the public
supported by an affidavit, that states petitioners have complied with their interest to delay for one day the onset
with specificity the basis for any claim obligations under the Communications of the sunshine period prohibition
that it has failed to act; and (2) serve the Act of 1934, as amended. contained in Section 1.1203 of the
state commission and other parties to Commission’s rules, 47 CFR 1.1203.
Federal Communications Commission.
the proceeding on the same day that the Accordingly, consistent with Section
party serves the petition on the Marlene Dortch, 1.1200(a) of the Commission’s rules, 47
Commission. Within 15 days of filing Secretary, Office of the Secretary. CFR 1.1200(a), the Commission hereby
the petition, the state commission and [FR Doc. 2018–23346 Filed 10–24–18; 8:45 am] modifies its rules so that the sunshine
parties to the proceeding may file a BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
period prohibition will begin at 11:59
response to the petition. In an OMB- p.m. on Wednesday, October 17, rather
approved Public Notice, DA 97–2540, than at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, October
released December 4, 1997, the 16.
Item No. Bureau Subject
1 ......................... Office of Engineering & Tech- Title: Unlicensed Use of the 6 GHz Band (ET Docket No. 18–295); Expanding Flexible Use
nology. in Mid-Band Spectrum Between 3.7 and 24 GHz (GN Docket No. 17–183).
................................................. Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that promotes
the use of mid-band spectrum for broadband by proposing to allow new unlicensed uses
of the 5.925–7.125 GHz band while protecting existing and future licensed operations.
2 ......................... Wireless Tel-Communications Title: Promoting Investment in the 3550–3700 MHz Band (GN Docket No. 17–258).
and Office of Engineering &
Technology.
................................................. Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order that would make limited
changes to the Citizens Broadband Radio Service in the 3.5 GHz band to increase incen-
tives for innovation and investment, including for mobile 5G services.
3 ......................... Wireless Tele-Communica- Title: Creation of Interstitial 12.5 Kilohertz Channels in the 800 MHz Band Between 809–
tions and Public Safety & 817/854–862 MHz (WP Docket No. 15–32, RM–11572); Amendment of Part 90 of the
Homeland Security. Commission’s Rules to Improve Access to Private Land Mobile Radio Spectrum (WP
Docket No. 16–261); Land Mobile Communications Council Petition for Rulemaking Re-
garding Interim Eligibility for 800 MHz Expansion Band and Guard Band Frequencies
(RM–11719); Petition for Rulemaking Regarding Conditional Licensing Authority Above
470 MHz (RM–11722).
................................................. Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Order opening up new
channels in the 800 MHz Private Land Mobile Radio (PLMR) band, eliminating outdated
rules, and reducing administrative burdens on PLMR licensees.
4 ......................... Media ...................................... Title: Modernization of Media Regulation Initiative (MB Docket No. 17–105); Revisions to
Cable Television Rate Regulations (MB Docket No. 02–144); Implementation of Sections
of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992: Rate Regula-
tion (MM Docket No. 92–266, MM Docket No. 93–215); Adoption of Uniform Accounting
System for the Provision of Regulated Cable Service (CS Docket No. 94–28); Cable Pric-
ing Flexibility (CS Docket No. 96–157).
................................................. Summary: The Commission will consider a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Re-
port and Order to modernize its cable television rate regulations and update or eliminate
outdated rules.
5 ......................... Media ...................................... Title: Amendment of Section 73.3613 of the Commission’s Rules Regarding Filing of Con-
tracts (MB Docket No. 18–4); Modernization of Media Regulation Initiative (MB Docket
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES
No. 17–105).
................................................. Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order eliminating the requirement
that broadcast stations routinely file paper copies of contracts and other documents with
the FCC.
6 ......................... Wireline Competition ............... Title: Regulation of Business Data Services for Rate-of-Return Local Exchange Carriers
(WC Docket No. 17–144); Business Data Services in an Internet Protocol Environment
(WC Docket No. 16–143); Special Access for Price Cap Local Exchange Carriers (WC
Docket No. 05–25).
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Item No. Bureau Subject
................................................. Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order that will allow rate-of-return
carriers that receive fixed universal service support to elect incentive regulation for their
business data services; a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on
eliminating ex ante pricing regulation for lower capacity TDM services offered by rate-of-
return carriers receiving fixed support; and a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rule-
making proposing to eliminate ex ante pricing regulation for TDM transport services of-
fered by price cap carriers.
7 ......................... Enforcement ............................ Title: Enforcement Bureau Action.
................................................. Summary: The Commission will consider an enforcement action.
* * * * * Logistics f/k/a Worldtrans, hereinafter DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
The meeting site is fully accessible to ‘‘Respondent’’. Complainant states that
people using wheelchairs or other it is a businesses located in New Jersey. GENERAL SERVICES
mobility aids. Sign language Complainant states that Respondent is a ADMINISTRATION
interpreters, open captioning, and common carrier licensed by the Federal
assistive listening devices will be Maritime Commission and is located in NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND
provided on site. Other reasonable California. SPACE ADMINISTRATION
accommodations for people with [OMB Control No. 9000–0079; Docket No.
disabilities are available upon request. Complainant states that it ‘‘. . .
engaged the services of [Respondent] to 2018–0003; Sequence No. 14]
In your request, include a description of
the accommodation you will need and ship a steel sculpture from Fujian China Submission for OMB Review; Travel
a way we can contact you if we need to Providence, RI.’’ Complainant alleges Costs
more information. Last minute requests that ‘‘. . . the sculpture was damaged
will be accepted, but may be impossible when it collided with an over pass AGENCY: Department of Defense (DOD),
to fill. Send an email to: fcc504@fcc.gov seven miles from its destination.’’ General Services Administration (GSA),
or call the Consumer & Governmental Complainant alleges that Respondent and National Aeronautics and Space
Affairs Bureau at 202–418–0530 (voice), ‘‘. . . has failed to rectify any of the Administration (NASA).
202–418–0432 (TTY). above issues or renumerate [its] losses.’’ ACTION: Notice.
Additional information concerning Complainant alleges that ‘‘Respondent SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the
this meeting may be obtained from the violated Section 41102(b)& (c) in such Paperwork Reduction Act, the
Office of Media Relations, (202) 418– that Respondent operated without an Regulatory Secretariat Division will be
0500; TTY 1–888–835–5322. Audio/ agreement with HSS, did not enforce submitting to the Office of Management
Video coverage of the meeting will be
reasonable regulations and practices and Budget (OMB) a request to review
broadcast live with open captioning
relating to record handling, storage or and approve an extension of a
over the internet from the FCC Live web
delivery property and by failing to previously approved information
page at www.fcc.gov/live.
provide account pricing or explanation collection requirement regarding travel
For a fee this meeting can be viewed
of charges.’’ costs.
live over George Mason University’s
Capitol Connection. The Capitol Complainant seeks reparations in the DATES: Submit comments on or before
Connection also will carry the meeting amount of $476, 200. The full text of the November 26, 2018.
live via the internet. To purchase these complaint can be found in the ADDRESSES: Submit comments regarding
services, call (703) 993–3100 or go to Commission’s Electronic Reading Room this burden estimate or any other aspect
www.capitolconnection.gmu.edu. at www.fmc.gov/18–09. of this collection of information,
Federal Communications Commission. including suggestions for reducing this
This proceeding has been assigned to
burden to: Office of Information and
Marlene Dortch, Office of Administrative Law Judges.
Regulatory Affairs of OMB, Attention:
Secretary. The initial decision of the presiding
Desk Officer for GSA, Room 10236,
[FR Doc. 2018–23347 Filed 10–24–18; 8:45 am] office in this proceeding shall be issued NEOB, Washington, DC 20503.
BILLING CODE 6712–01–P by October 21, 2019, and the final Additionally submit a copy to GSA by
decision of the Commission shall be any of the following methods:
issued by May 4, 2020. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: This
FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Rachel E. Dickon, website provides the ability to type
[Docket No. 18–09]
short comments directly into the
Secretary.
comment field or attach a file for
[FR Doc. 2018–23316 Filed 10–24–18; 8:45 am]
Notice of Filing of Complaint and lengthier comments. Go to http://
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Complainant v SAE Worldtrans instructions on the site.
Logistics f/k/a Worldtrans, • Mail: General Services
Respondent Administration, Regulatory Secretariat
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Division (MVCB), 1800 F Street NW,
Served: October 19, 2018. Washington, DC 20405. ATTN: Ms.
Notice is given that a complaint has Mandell/IC 9000–0079, Travel Costs.
been filed with the Federal Maritime Instructions: Please submit comments
Commission (Commission) by Hanlon only and cite Information Collection
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