§ 22.150   Standard pre-filing technical coordination procedure.

   For operations on certain channels in the Public Mobile Services, carriers
   must attempt to coordinate the proposed use of spectrum with other spectrum
   users prior to filing an application for authority to operate a station.
   Rules requiring this procedure for specific channels and types of stations
   are  contained  in the subparts governing the individual Public Mobile
   Services.

   (a) Coordination comprises two steps—notification and response. Each step
   may be accomplished orally or in writing.

   (b) Notification must include relevant technical details of the proposal. At
   minimum, this should include the following:

   (1) Geographical coordinates of the antenna site(s).

   (2) Transmitting and receiving channels to be added or changed.

   (3) Transmitting power, emission type and polarization.

   (4) Transmitting antenna pattern and maximum gain.

   (5) Transmitting antenna height above ground level.

   (c) Applicants and licensees receiving notification must respond promptly,
   even if no channel usage conflicts are anticipated. If any notified party
   fails to respond within 30 days, the applicant may file the application
   without a response from that party.

   (d) The 30-day period begins on the date the notification is submitted to
   the Commission via the ULS. If the notification is by mail, this date may be
   ascertained by:

   (1) The return receipt on certified mail,

   (2) The enclosure of a card to be dated and returned by the party being
   notified, or

   (3) A reasonable estimate of the time required for the mail to reach its
   destination. In this case, the date when the 30-day period will expire must
   be stated in the notification.

   (e) All channel usage conflicts discovered during the coordination process
   should be resolved prior to filing of the application. If the applicant is
   unable or unwilling to resolve a particular conflict, the application may be
   accepted for filing if it contains a statement describing the unresolved
   conflict and a brief explanation of the reasons why a resolution was not
   achieved.

   (f)  If  a number of changes in the technical parameters of a proposed
   facility become necessary during the course of the coordination process, an
   attempt should be made to minimize the number of separate notifications. If
   the changes are incorporated into a completely revised notice, the items
   that were changed from the previous notice should be identified.

   (g) In situations where subsequent changes are not numerous or complex, the
   party receiving the changed notification should make an effort to respond in
   less than 30 days. If the applicant believes a shorter response time is
   reasonable and appropriate, it should so indicate in the notice and suggest
   a response date.

   (h)  If  a subsequent change in the technical parameters of a proposed
   facility could not affect the facilities of one or more of the parties that
   received  an  initial  notification,  the applicant is not required to
   coordinate that change with these parties. However, these parties must be
   advised of the change and of the opinion that coordination is not required.

   [ 59 FR 59507 , Nov. 17, 1994, as amended at  63 FR 68944 , Dec. 14, 1998]

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