FCC Web Documents citing 1.1319

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  • of SDARS frequency bands, except that Commission approval shall not be required for SDARS repeaters already coordinated successfully with Canada or Mexico; (2) any SDARS repeater that fails to comply with the requirements of 47 CFR § 17.4 of the Commission's rules; (3) any SDARS repeater that will have significant environmental effects, as defined by 47 CFR § 1.1301 through 1.1319 of the Commission's rules. We seek comment on the feasibility of this requirement. III. Low Power Repeater (LPR) Operations A. LPR Operation. We seek comment on permitting an SDARS licensee to operate an unlimited number of LPRs without prior coordination as of the effective date of the Commission Order adopting final rules governing SDARS repeaters and where prior approval is
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  • actions as ``major'' for all stations in all Wireless Radio Services: (1) Application for initial authorization; (2) Any substantial change in ownership or control, including requests for partitioning and disaggregation; (3) Application for renewal of authorization; (4) Application or amendment requesting authorization for a facility that would have a significant environmental effect, as defined by 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1301 through 1.1319; (5) Application or amendment requiring frequency coordination pursuant to the Commission's rules or international treaty or agreement; (6) Application or amendment requesting to add a frequency or frequency block for which the applicant is not currently authorized, excluding removing a frequency. Although 47 C.F.R. § 1.929(a) includes applications for renewal of authorization in the list of major actions, renewal applications
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  • of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 0.331. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Jeffrey S. Steinberg Deputy Chief Spectrum and Competition Policy Division Wireless Telecommunications Bureau VoiceStream PCS II License Corporation is ultimately held by T-Mobile USA, Inc., formerly known as VoiceStream Wireless Corporation. The name changed on August 30, 2002. 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1308 and 1.1311. 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1301 - 1.1319. 42 U.S.C. §§ 4321-4395 (1997). 47 C.F.R. § 1.1307(c). On November 24, 2003, the infrastructure deployment functions of the CWD were transferred to the Spectrum and Competition Policy Division (``SCPD'') as part of the reorganization of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. As used herein, the term ``Division'' refers interchangeably to CWD before the reorganization or SCPD after the reorganization. Letter from
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  • OF 1069 Brief Description: These rules apply to all Commission actions that may impact the quality of the human environment. Need: These rules implement subchapter I of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1069. Legal Basis: 42 U.S.C. 4321-4335. Section Number and Title: 1.1307 Actions that may have a significant environmental effect, for which Environmental Assessments (EAs) must be prepared; 1.1319 Consideration of the environmental impact statements. PART 2-FREQUENCY ALLOCATIONS AND RADIO TREATY MATTERS; GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS SUBPART I-MARKETING OF RADIOFREQUENCY DEVICES Brief Description: The rules in part 2, subpart I, define radiofrequency devices and specify the requirements for marketing of such devices. Section 2.807 restates certain exemptions specified in section 302 (c) of the Communications Act of 1934, as
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  • 11, and 101.147(p) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 101.105(a)(4)(i), 101.113(a) note 11, 101.147(p), are WAIVED to authorize MDS Operations to operate a transmitting antenna at Sandia Park, New Mexico, with the following terms and conditions: MDS Operations must file an application requesting authorization for any facility that would have a significant environmental effect, as defined by §§1.1301 through 1.1319 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1301-1.1319, and nothing herein absolves MDS Operations from any obligations under Part 17 of the Commission's Rules (Construction, Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures), 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.1-17.58. The transmitting antenna shall be: es from True North, with a minus 4.5 degree physical beamtilt, at a height no greater than 30 meters above
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  • 11, and 101.147(p) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 101.105(a)(4)(i), 101.113(a) note 11, 101.147(p), are WAIVED to authorize MDS Operations to operate a transmitting antenna at Sandia Park, New Mexico, with the following terms and conditions: MDS Operations must file an application requesting authorization for any facility that would have a significant environmental effect, as defined by §§1.1301 through 1.1319 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1301-1.1319, and nothing herein absolves MDS Operations from any obligations under Part 17 of the Commission's Rules (Construction, Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures), 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.1-17.58. The transmitting antenna shall be: o located within 50 meters of the following coordinates: 35 13' 01" North Lat. ­106 27' 08" West Long. (the
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  • the end of paragraph (a), by revising paragraph (b), and by adding a new paragraph'(c) to read as follows: (a) * * * Initial authorizations shall be granted in accordance with § 27.5 of this part. Applications for individual sites are not required and will not be accepted, except where required for environmental assessments, in accordance with §§ 1.1301 through 1.1319 of part 1 of this chapter. (b) 2305-2320 MHz and 2345-2360 MHz bands. Initial authorizations for the 2305-2320 MHz and 2345-2360 MHz bands shall be for 10 megahertz of spectrum in accordance with § 27.5(a) of this part. (1) Authorizations for Blocks A and B will be based on Major Economic Areas (MEAs), as specified in § 27.6(a)(l) of this
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  • licensed geographically or on a site-specific basis, the following actions are classified as major: (1) Application for initial authorization; (2) Any substantial change in ownership or control, including requests for partitioning and disaggregation; (3) Application for renewal of authorization; (4) Application or amendment requesting authorization for a facility that would have a significant environmental effect, as defined by §§1.1301 through 1.1319 of the rules; (5) Application or amendment requiring frequency coordination pursuant to the Commission's Rules or international treaty or agreement; (6) Application or amendment requesting to add a frequency or frequency block for which the Applicant is not currently authorized, excluding removing a frequency. (b) In the Cellular Radiotelephone Service: (1) Request an authorization or an amendment to a pending
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  • is operating with a power (ERP) greater than 5 watts. Refer to Rule 1.928(e) for a definition of Line A (or Line C). Item 48 This item is required for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4321- 4335. See also Part 1, Subpart I of the FCC rules (47 CFR 1.1301 - 1.1319). This item must be answered, either 'Y' or 'N'. Enter 'Y' if an FCC grant of this application will have a significant environmental effect. Section 1.1307 of the FCC rules lists categories of environmental effects for which Applicants must file an environment assessment. Other wise enter 'N'. Examples of facilities that may have a significant effect on the environment include:
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  • area without prior Commission approval, unless requirements otherwise set forth in our rules would entail the filing of a separate authorization. In this regard, we note that a licensee may be required to comply with separate filing or authorization requirements in modifying a station where: (1) there is a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) concern pursuant to Section 1.1301 through 1.1319; (2) areas where radio frequency quiet zones are in place under Section 1.924; (3) antenna structure requirements under Part 17 requires licensees to register with the Commission prior to construction; (4) any restrictions regarding border areas under international agreement; and (5) any applicable technical rules in Part 101. Open Eligibility Background. In the NPRM, we reiterated that our primary goal
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  • must notify the appropriate Regional Office of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA Form 7460-1) and file a request for antenna height clearance and obstruction marking and lighting specifications (FCC Form 854) with the FCC, Attn: Information Processing Branch, 1270 Fairfield Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325-7245. (4) The transmitters must not have a significant environmental effect as defined by §§ 1.1301 through 1.1319 of this chapter. (5) The locations and/or technical parameters of the transmitters are such that no engineering study is required by §§ 80.215(h) and 80.475(a)(1) of this chapter. (6) The AMTS geographic area licensee must, at the time a station blanket-licensed under this section is put into operation, send notification of the station's location to the American Radio Relay League,
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  • must notify the appropriate Regional Office of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA Form 7460-1) and file a request for antenna height clearance and obstruction marking and lighting specifications (FCC Form 854) with the FCC, Attn: Information Processing Branch, 1270 Fairfield Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325-7245. (4) The transmitters must not have a significant environmental effect as defined by §§ 1.1301 through 1.1319 of this chapter. (c) Any recovered frequency blocks will revert automatically to the holder of the geographic area license within which such frequencies are included. Any frequency blocks recovered where there is no geographic area licensee will be retained by the Commission for future licensing. * * * * * 13. Section 80.475 is amended by revising paragraph (a) to
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  • must notify the appropriate Regional Office of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA Form 7460-1) and file a request for antenna height clearance and obstruction marking and lighting specifications (FCC Form 854) with the FCC, Attn: Information Processing Branch, 1270 Fairfield Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325-7245. (4) The transmitters must not have a significant environmental effect as defined by §§ 1.1301 through 1.1319 of this chapter. (c) Any recovered frequency blocks will revert automatically to the holder of the geographic area license within which such frequencies are included. Any frequency blocks recovered where there is no geographic area licensee will be retained by the Commission for future licensing. * * * * * 13. Section 80.475 is amended by revising paragraph (a) to
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  • its existing system'' without prior Commission approval if certain conditions are met. Western contends that although its five year build out period in the McKenzie RSA expired before construction of the Medora Tower, the service area boundary of that site remained within Western's authorized Cellular Geographic Service Area (``CGSA''). Also, Western argues that its environmental review under Sections 1.1301 through 1.1319 of the Rules indicated that construction and operation of the Medora site would not have a significant environmental effect. Western also states that it relied on the City Council's approval process to determine whether its tower would affect historic properties listed or eligible for listing in the NRHP. Western claims, that with the exception of the Peaceful Valley Ranch, the
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  • Radio Frequency (RF) Safety In the 1997 Further Notice, the Commission acknowledged the need to consider and address any potential effects of SDARS repeater radio frequency emissions to the public. In order to address these concerns, the 1997 Further Notice proposed to require SDARS licensees to demonstrate that their terrestrial repeaters comply with the environmental regulations of Sections 1.1301 through 1.1319 of the Commission's rules, or to obtain prior approval from the Commission for non-complying repeaters. The 2001 Public Notice repeated the proposal to require prior Commission approval before SDARS licensees can operate any repeater that would have significant environmental effects, as that term is defined by Sections 1.1301 through 1.1319 of the Commission's rules. Specifically, under Section 1.1307 licensees are
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  • must be specified in degrees, minutes, and seconds to the nearest second of latitude and longitude and must be based upon the 1983 North American Datum (NAD 83). * * * #. Section 27.59 is amended by revising the text as follows: Sec. 27.59 Environmental requirements. WCS operations that may have significant environmental impact as defined by sections 1.1301 and 1.1319 of this chapter, must file an FCC Form 601 electronically via the ULS and supply specific technical information about the proposed site(s) prior to construction of each site as well as an environmental assessment in accordance with sections 1.1301 through 1.1319 of this chapter. *** ##. Section 27.207 is removed. Sec. 27.207 [Removed] ##. Section 27.301 is removed. Sec. 27.301
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  • by revising paragraph (b), and by adding a new paragraph (c) to read as follows: § 27.11 Initial authorization. (a) * * * Initial authorizations shall be granted in accordance with § 27.5 of this part. Applications for individual sites are not required and will not be accepted, except where required for environmental assessments, in accordance with §§ 1.1301 through 1.1319 of part 1 of this chapter. (b) 2305-2320 MHz and 2345-2360 MHz bands. Initial authorizations for the 2305-2320 MHz and 2345-2360 MHz bands shall be for 10 megahertz of spectrum in accordance with § 27.5(a) of this part. (1) Authorizations for Blocks A and B will be based on Major Economic Areas (MEAs), as specified in § 27.6(a)(1) of this
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  • existing system'' without prior Commission approval if certain conditions are met. 10. Western contends that although its five year build out period in the McKenzie RSA expired before construction of the Medora Tower, the service area boundary of that site remained within Western's authorized Cellular Geographic Service Area (``CGSA''). Also, Western argues that its environmental review under Sections 1.1301 through 1.1319 of the Rules indicated that construction and operation of the Medora site would not have a significant environmental effect. Western also states that it relied on the City Council's approval process to determine whether its tower would affect historic properties listed or eligible for listing in the NRHP. Western claims, that with the exception of the Peaceful Valley Ranch, the
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  • implement procedures to make environmental consideration a necessary part of an agency's decision-making process. As a licensing agency, the Commission complies with NEPA by requiring Commission licensees and applicants to review their proposed actions for environmental consequences. FCC rules implementing NEPA are found at [38]Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1, Subpart I, rule sections 1.1301 to 1.1319. If a licensee's proposed action falls within one of the categories listed in section 1.1307, section 1.1308(a) requires the licensee to consider the potential environmental effects from its construction of antenna facilities or structures, and disclose those effects in an environmental assessment (EA) which is filed with the Commission for review. The Commission solicits public comment on the EAs and
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  • of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Application for a construction permit should be filed on FCC Form 309 and application for license, upon completion of construction, on FCC Form 310. The forms are available from the FCC at 1-800- 418-FORM (3676). Showings must accompany these forms indicating compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (see Section 1.1301 - 1.1319 of the FCC Rules), including how the general public and employees will be protected from radio frequency radiation hazards (see Sections 1.1306 & 1.1307). There are filing fees associated with these forms. Authority to collect fees is contained in Section 1.1101, and the specific fees are contained in Section 1.1107 of the FCC Rules. You may [26]click here to get
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  • available from IEEE Standards Board, 445 Hoes Lane, P.O. Box 1331, Piscataway, NJ 08855- 1331. Telephone: 1-800-678- 4333. The limits for both "controlled" and "uncontrolled" environments, as defined by body of the user. (The ANSI/IEEE standard uses the term "radiated power," meaning input power to the antenna.) (c) For further information on the Commission's environmental rules see §§ 1.1301 through 1.1319 of this chapter. Sec. 24.53 Calculation of height above average terrain (HAAT). (a) HAAT is determined by subtracting average terrain elevation from antenna height above mean sea level. (b) Average terrain elevation shall be calculated using elevation data from a 30 arc second or better Digital Elevation Models (DEMs). DEM data is available from United States Geological Survey (USGS). The
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  • border areas shall be subject to coordination with those countries and provide protection to non-U.S. operations in the 2305-2320 and 2345-2360 MHz bands as appropriate. In addition, satellite DARS operations in WCS spectrum shall be subject to international satellite coordination procedures. § 27.59 Environmental requirements. WCS operations that may have a significant environmental impact as defined by sections 1.1301 through 1.1319 of this chapter, must file an FCC Form 600 and supply specific technical information about their proposed site prior to construction of such site as well as an environmental assessment Federal Communications Commission FCC 97-50 30 (EA) in accordance with sections 1.1301 through 1.1319 of this chapter. Such application will be placed on public notice in accordance with section 27.316
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  • MEA and REAG service areas and to WCS operations that may have a significant partitioned service areas. environmental impact as defined by sections 1.1301 Sec. 27.56 Antenna structures; air navigation safety. A licensee that owns its antenna structure(s) must not an environmental assessment (EA) in accordance with allow such antenna structure(s) to become a hazard to air sections 1.1301 through 1.1319 of his chapter. Such navigation. In general, antenna structure owners are application will be placed on public notice in accordance responsible for registering antenna structures with the with section 27.316 and may not be constructed or FCC if required by part 17 of this chapter, and for install- operated prior to a finding of no significant impact ing and maintaining
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  • coordination with adjacent country co-frequency systems; (2) Antenna structure clearance required. Satellite DARS licensees shall demonstrate that its repeating transmitter construction or alteration will comply with the requirements of Section 17.4 of the Commission's Rules; (3) Environmental. Satellite DARS licensee shall demonstrate that its repeating transmitter(s) comply with the Commission's Rules for environmental effects as defined by Sections 1.1301 through 1.1319 of the Commission's Rules. * * * * * Federal Communications Commission FCC 97-70 92 2. The definition of satellite digital audio radio service is proposed to be amended in Section 25.201 to read as follows (amendment of this paragraph to Section 2.1 is consequential): § 25.201 Definitions * * * * Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service ("satellite DARS"). A
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  • place them in operation anywhere within their authorized geographic areas at any time, unless there are requirements otherwise in our rules that would necessitate the filing of an individual application for separate authorization of a station. An LMDS licensee may be required to adhere to the following filing or authorization requirements in modifying a station: (1) in Section 1.1301 through 1.1319 concerning actions that may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment, (2) in Sections 22.369 and 101.123 concerning radio frequency quiet zones, (3) Part 17 of our rules concerning antenna structure clearance procedures and the obligation under Section 17.4 to register with the Commission prior to construction, (4) any restrictions regarding border areas under international agreements,
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  • place them in operation anywhere within their authorized geographic areas at any time, unless there are requirements otherwise in our rules that would necessitate the filing of an individual application for separate authorization of a station. An LMDS licensee may be required to adhere to the following filing or authorization requirements in modifying a station: (1) in Section 1.1301 through 1.1319 concerning actions that may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment, (2) in Sections 22.369 and 101.123 concerning radio frequency quiet zones, (3) Part 17 of our rules concerning antenna structure clearance procedures and the obligation under Section 17.4 to register with the Commission prior to construction, (4) any restrictions regarding border areas under international agreements,
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  • services have designations for nationwide service, a nationwide designation in this service will lead to increased competition among those services. Licensees authorized on these channels will be permitted to construct stations and place them in operation anywhere in the Nation so long as licensees ensure that: (1) they operate their stations in accordance with the provisions of Sections 1.1301 through 1.1319 of our Rules (Procedures Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969); (2) they operate their stations in compliance with their air safety responsibilities, as outlined in Part 17.6 of our Rules; and (3) they are in compliance with all applicable international agreements (e.g., Section 90.715 relating to operation in U.S./Mexican border areas). c. Non-Commercial Channel Set-Aside (1) Proposal Federal
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  • services have designations for nationwide service, a nationwide designation in this service will lead to increased competition among those services. Licensees authorized on these channels will be permitted to construct stations and place them in operation anywhere in the Nation so long as licensees ensure that: (1) they operate their stations in accordance with the provisions of Sections 1.1301 through 1.1319 of our Rules (Procedures Federal Communications Commission FCC 97-57 220 MHz Report and Order, 6 FCC Rcd at 2361 (para. 36). 46 Third Notice, 11 FCC Rcd at 208 (para. 34). 47 Airborne Comments at 2; Comtech Comments at 2-4; Comtech Reply at 3; Global Comments at 2-3; 360 48 Comments at 2; ITA Comments at 3-6; Columbia Reply at
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  • required to be evaluated for compliance with ANSI/IEEE SAR (specific absorption rate) requirements, as long as a 2.5 cm separation distance is maintained between the radiating structure and the body of the user. (The ANSI/IEEE standard uses the term "radiated power," meaning input power to the antenna.) (c) For further information on the Commission's environmental rules see §§ 1.1301 through 1.1319 of this chapter. § 26.53 Emission limits. (a) The power of any emission at the edges of the 4660-4685 MHz band shall be attenuated below the transmitter power (P) by at least 43 + 10 log(P) or 80 decibels, whichever is less. 10 (b) Compliance with these provisions is based on the use of measurement instrumentation employing a resolution bandwidth
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  • must notify the appropriate Regional Office of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA Form 7460-1) and file a request for antenna height clearance and obstruction marking and lighting specifications (FCC Form 854) with the FCC, Attn: Information Processing Branch, 1270 Fairfield Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325-7245. (D) The transmitters must not have a significant environmental effect as defined by §§ 1.1301 through 1.1319 of this chapter. * * * * * 13. Section 80.751 is amended to read as follows: § 80.751 Scope. This subpart specifies receiver antenna terminal requirements in terms of power, and relates the power available at the receiver antenna terminals to transmitter power and antenna height and gain. It also sets forth the co-channel interference protection that VHF public
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  • Office of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA Form 7460-1), filed a request for antenna height clearance and obstruction marking and lighting specifications (FCC Form 854) with the FCC, PRB, Support Services Branch, Gettysburg, PA 17325; (3) The applicant has indicated in the application that the proposed facility would not have a significant environmental effect, in accordance with §§ 1.1301 through 1.1319; (4) Under applicable international agreements and rules in this part, individual coordination of the proposed channel assignment(s) with a foreign administration is not required; and (5) Any service-specific restrictions not listed herein. PART 24--PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES SUBPART A--GENERAL INFORMATION § 24.1 Basis and purpose. This section contains the statutory basis for this part of the rules and provides the purpose
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  • Office of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA Form 7460-1), filed a request for antenna height clearance and obstruction marking and lighting specifications (FCC Form 854) with the FCC, PRB, Support Services Branch, Gettysburg, PA 17325; (3) The applicant has indicated in the application that the proposed facility would not have a significant environmental effect, in accordance with §§ 1.1301 through 1.1319; (4) Under applicable international agreements and rules in this part, individual coordination of the proposed channel assignment(s) with a foreign administration is not required; and (5) Any service-specific restrictions not listed herein. PART 90--PRIVATE LAND MOBILE RADIO SERVICES SUBPART T--REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSING AND USE OF FREQUENCIES IN THE 220-222 MHZ BAND § 90.701 Scope. (a) Frequencies in the 220-222 MHz
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  • Office of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA Form 7460-1), filed a request for antenna height clearance and obstruction marking and lighting specifications (FCC Form 854) with the FCC, PRB, Support Services Branch, Gettysburg, PA 17325; (5) The applicant has indicated in the application that the proposed facility would not have a significant environmental effect, in accordance with §§ 1.1301 through 1.1319 of this chapter; and, (6) Under applicable international agreements and rules in this part, individual coordination of the proposed channel assignment(s) with a foreign administration is not required. § 22.150 Standard pre-filing technical coordination procedure. 11 For operations on certain channels in the Public Mobile Services, carriers must attempt to coordinate the proposed use of spectrum with other spectrum users
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  • by revising paragraph (b), and by adding a new paragraph (c) to read as follows: § 27.11 Initial authorization. (a) * * * Initial authorizations shall be granted in accordance with § 27.5 of this part. Applications for individual sites are not required and will not be accepted, except where required for environmental assessments, in accordance with §§ 1.1301 through 1.1319 of part 1 of this chapter. (b) 2305-2320 MHz and 2345-2360 MHz bands. Initial authorizations for the 2305-2320 MHz and 2345-2360 MHz bands shall be for 10 megahertz of spectrum in accordance with § 27.5(a) of this part. (1) Authorizations for Blocks A and B will be based on Major Economic Areas (MEAs), as specified in § 27.6(a)(1) of this
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  • to be permitted to add, remove, or relocate individual sites within its service area without prior Commission approval. As proposed in the Service Rules Notice, however, we will require a licensee to comply with separate filing or authorization requirements in modifying an individual station where: (1) there is a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) concern pursuant to Section 1.1301 through 1.1319;279 (2) there are areas where radio frequency quiet zones are in place under Section 1.924;280 (3) restrictions regarding border areas under international agreement are in place;281 or (4) coordination with the Frequency Assignment Subcommittee (FAS) of the Interdepartment Radio Advisory Committee (IRAC) is required. Licensees will be responsible for determining whether an addition or modification of a particular site within
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  • area without prior Commission approval, unless requirements otherwise set forth in our rules would entail the filing of a separate authorization. In this regard, we note that a licensee may be required to comply with separate filing or authorization requirements in modifying a station where: (1) there is a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) concern pursuant to Section 1.1301 through 1.1319; (2) areas where radio frequency quiet zones are in place under Section 1.924; (3) antenna structure requirements under Part 17 requires licensees to register with the Commission prior to construction; (4) any restrictions regarding border areas under international agreement; and (5) any applicable technical rules in Part 101. Open Eligibility Background. In the NPRM, we reiterated that our primary goal
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  • area for which you plan to bid http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/ POST-AUCTION LICENSING · Licensees are permitted to add, remove, or relocate sites within its service area without prior Commission approval unless requirements otherwise set forth in our rules would entail the filing o a separate authorization. · Separate filings may be required for: (1)National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) (See Section 1.1301 through 1.1319. (2)Quiet Zones (See Section 1.924) (3)Antenna structure requirements (See Part 17) (4)Restrictions regarding border areas under international agreement. (5)Any applicable technical rules in Part 101. POST-AUCTION LICENSING ·A Public Notice will be released announcing the close of the auction ("Closing PN") ·Winning bidders will be required to file: ·FCC Form 601 Main Form ·Schedule B along with other required attachments.
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  • Office of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA Form 7460-1), filed a request for antenna height clearance and obstruction marking and lighting specifications (FCC Form 854) with the FCC, PRB, Support Services Branch, Gettysburg, PA 17325; (3) The applicant has indicated in the application that the proposed facility would not have a significant environmental effect, in accordance with §§ 1.1301 through 1.1319; (4) Under applicable international agreements and rules in this part, individual coordination of the proposed channel assignment(s) with a foreign administration is not required; and (5) Any service-specific restrictions not listed herein. PART 21 - DOMESTIC PUBLIC FIXED RADIO SERVICES Federal Communications Commission FCC 97-413 20 1. The authority citation for Part 21 continues to read as follows: Authority: Secs.
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  • Office of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA Form 7460-1), filed a request for antenna height clearance and obstruction marking and lighting specifications (FCC Form 854) with the FCC, PRB, Support Services Branch, Gettysburg, PA 17325; (3) The applicant has indicated in the application that the proposed facility would not have a significant environmental effect, in accordance with §§ 1.1301 through 1.1319; (4) Under applicable international agreements and rules in this part, individual coordination of the proposed channel assignment(s) with a foreign administration is not required; and (5) Any service-specific restrictions not listed herein. ³ ˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙
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  • implement procedures to make environmental consideration a necessary part of an agency's decision-making process. As a licensing agency, the Commission complies with NEPA by requiring Commission licensees and applicants to review their proposed actions for environmental consequences. FCC rules implementing NEPA are found at [38]Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1, Subpart I, rule sections 1.1301 to 1.1319. If a licensee's proposed action falls within one of the categories listed in section 1.1307, section 1.1308(a) requires the licensee to consider the potential environmental effects from its construction of antenna facilities or structures, and disclose those effects in an environmental assessment (EA) which is filed with the Commission for review. The Commission solicits public comment on the EAs and
• http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/environment_compliance.html
  • implement procedures to make environmental consideration a necessary part of an agency's decision-making process. As a licensing agency, the Commission complies with NEPA by requiring Commission licensees and applicants to review their proposed actions for environmental consequences. FCC rules implementing NEPA are found at [39]Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1, Subpart I, rule sections 1.1301 to 1.1319. If a licensee's proposed action falls within one of the categories listed in section 1.1307, section 1.1308(a) requires the licensee to consider the potential environmental effects from its construction of antenna facilities or structures, and disclose those effects in an environmental assessment (EA) which is filed with the Commission for review. The Commission solicits public comment on the EAs and
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  • does not govern any Section 106 responsibilities that agencies other than the Commission may have with respect to those agencies' federal Undertakings. References 1. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/intro.html 2. http://esupport.fcc.gov/contactfcc/npa/submitquery.jsp 3. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/FCC-04-222A3.pdf 4. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/applicability.html 5. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/definitions.html 6. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/exclusions.html 7. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/tribal.html 8. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/consulting.html 9. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/identification.html 10. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/procedures.html 11. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/emergency.html 12. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/postreview.html 13. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/construction.html 14. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/public.html 15. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/forms.html 16. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/regulations.html 17. http://www.cr.nps.gov/local-law/nhpa1966.htm 18. http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/05dec20031700/edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2003/octqtr/47cfr1.1307.htm 19. http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/05dec20031700/edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2003/octqtr/47cfr1.1319.htm
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  • implement procedures to make environmental consideration a necessary part of an agency's decision-making process. As a licensing agency, the Commission complies with NEPA by requiring Commission licensees and applicants to review their proposed actions for environmental consequences. FCC rules implementing NEPA are found at Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1, Subpart I, rule sections 1.1301 to 1.1319. The FCC does not maintain a database of its rules nor does it print or stock copies of its rules. That task is performed by the Government Printing Office and the link to their internet site is: [18]http://www.gpo.gov/ [19]FCC Rules & Regulations [20]NEPANet Council for Environmental Quality (CEQ) Rules The Council of Environmental Quality (CEQ) coordinates federal environmental efforts and
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  • affords applicants flexibility to pursue these required processes in the most efficient sequence in each case, subject to the requirement for early and meaningful tribal participation. References 1. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/intro.html 2. http://esupport.fcc.gov/contactfcc/npa/submitquery.jsp 3. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/FCC-04-222A3.pdf 4. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/applicability.html 5. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/definitions.html 6. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/exclusions.html 7. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/tribal.html 8. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/consulting.html 9. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/identification.html 10. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/procedures.html 11. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/emergency.html 12. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/postreview.html 13. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/construction.html 14. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/public.html 15. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/forms.html 16. http://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/regulations.html 17. http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/05dec20031700/edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2003/octqtr/47cfr1.1319.htm 18. http://www.indians.org/Resource/FedTribes99/fedtribes99.html 19. http://wireless.fcc.gov/outreach/notification
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  • Commercial Wireless Division to assist wireless service carriers understand the Commission's Rules implementing the [38]National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. This document is intended to serve as an informal guide only, and is NOT INTENDED to revise or replace the rules contained in [39]Subpart I, Part 1 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. 1.1301 to 1.1319. Attached are answers to some [40]frequently asked questions received by the Commercial Wireless Division. These answers are general in nature, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the Commission or any individual Commissioner. Furthermore, the Bureau's positions reflected in these general responses may not apply to your individual factual circumstance. Please contact the Bureau's Commercial Wireless Division at (202)
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  • border areas shall be subject to coordination with those countries and provide protection to non-U.S. operations in the 2305-2320 and 2345-2360 MHz bands as appropriate. In addition, satellite DARS operations in WCS spectrum shall be subject to international satellite coordination procedures. § 27.59 Environmental requirements. WCS operations that may have a significant environmental impact as defined by sections 1.1301 through 1.1319 of this chapter, must file an FCC Form 600 and supply specific technical information about their proposed site prior to construction of such site as well as an environmental assessment Federal Communications Commission FCC 97-50 30 (EA) in accordance with sections 1.1301 through 1.1319 of this chapter. Such application will be placed on public notice in accordance with section 27.316
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  • must be specified in degrees, minutes, and seconds to the nearest second of latitude and longitude and must be based upon the 1983 North American Datum (NAD 83). * * * #. Section 27.59 is amended by revising the text as follows: Sec. 27.59 Environmental requirements. WCS operations that may have significant environmental impact as defined by sections 1.1301 and 1.1319 of this chapter, must file an FCC Form 601 electronically via the ULS and supply specific technical information about the proposed site(s) prior to construction of each site as well as an environmental assessment in accordance with sections 1.1301 through 1.1319 of this chapter. *** ##. Section 27.207 is removed. Sec. 27.207 [Removed] ##. Section 27.301 is removed. Sec. 27.301
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  • by revising paragraph (b), and by adding a new paragraph (c) to read as follows: § 27.11 Initial authorization. (a) * * * Initial authorizations shall be granted in accordance with § 27.5 of this part. Applications for individual sites are not required and will not be accepted, except where required for environmental assessments, in accordance with §§ 1.1301 through 1.1319 of part 1 of this chapter. (b) 2305-2320 MHz and 2345-2360 MHz bands. Initial authorizations for the 2305-2320 MHz and 2345-2360 MHz bands shall be for 10 megahertz of spectrum in accordance with § 27.5(a) of this part. (1) Authorizations for Blocks A and B will be based on Major Economic Areas (MEAs), as specified in § 27.6(a)(1) of this
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  • area without prior Commission approval, unless requirements otherwise set forth in our rules would entail the filing of a separate authorization. In this regard, we note that a licensee may be required to comply with separate filing or authorization requirements in modifying a station where: (1) there is a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) concern pursuant to Section 1.1301 through 1.1319; (2) areas where radio frequency quiet zones are in place under Section 1.924; (3) antenna structure requirements under Part 17 requires licensees to register with the Commission prior to construction; (4) any restrictions regarding border areas under international agreement; and (5) any applicable technical rules in Part 101. Open Eligibility Background. In the NPRM, we reiterated that our primary goal
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  • existing system'' without prior Commission approval if certain conditions are met. 10. Western contends that although its five year build out period in the McKenzie RSA expired before construction of the Medora Tower, the service area boundary of that site remained within Western's authorized Cellular Geographic Service Area (``CGSA''). Also, Western argues that its environmental review under Sections 1.1301 through 1.1319 of the Rules indicated that construction and operation of the Medora site would not have a significant environmental effect. Western also states that it relied on the City Council's approval process to determine whether its tower would affect historic properties listed or eligible for listing in the NRHP. Western claims, that with the exception of the Peaceful Valley Ranch, the
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  • its existing system'' without prior Commission approval if certain conditions are met. Western contends that although its five year build out period in the McKenzie RSA expired before construction of the Medora Tower, the service area boundary of that site remained within Western's authorized Cellular Geographic Service Area (``CGSA''). Also, Western argues that its environmental review under Sections 1.1301 through 1.1319 of the Rules indicated that construction and operation of the Medora site would not have a significant environmental effect. Western also states that it relied on the City Council's approval process to determine whether its tower would affect historic properties listed or eligible for listing in the NRHP. Western claims, that with the exception of the Peaceful Valley Ranch, the
• http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/audio/siting-environment.html
  • implement procedures to make environmental consideration a necessary part of an agency's decision-making process. As a licensing agency, the Commission complies with NEPA by requiring Commission licensees and applicants to review their proposed actions for environmental consequences. FCC rules implementing NEPA are found at [38]Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1, Subpart I, rule sections 1.1301 to 1.1319. If a licensee's proposed action falls within one of the categories listed in section 1.1307, section 1.1308(a) requires the licensee to consider the potential environmental effects from its construction of antenna facilities or structures, and disclose those effects in an environmental assessment (EA) which is filed with the Commission for review. The Commission solicits public comment on the EAs and
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  • of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Application for a construction permit should be filed on FCC Form 309 and application for license, upon completion of construction, on FCC Form 310. The forms are available from the FCC at 1-800- 418-FORM (3676). Showings must accompany these forms indicating compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (see Section 1.1301 - 1.1319 of the FCC Rules), including how the general public and employees will be protected from radio frequency radiation hazards (see Sections 1.1306 & 1.1307). There are filing fees associated with these forms. Authority to collect fees is contained in Section 1.1101, and the specific fees are contained in Section 1.1107 of the FCC Rules. You may [26]click here to get
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  • §78.17, and objections filed pursuant to §78.22, except that where the specific provisins of §§78.15, 78.17, 78.22 conflict with the provisions of §1.65, the specific provisions are controlling, e.g., where requirements for service on specified parties of certain information may vary. (c) CARS applicants must follow the procedures prescribed in subpart 1 of part 1 of this chapter (§§1.1301 through 1.1319) regarding the filing of environmental assessments unless Commission action authorizing construction of a CARS station would be categorically excluded from the environmental processing requirements under §1.1306 of this chapter. [41 FR 3719, Jan. 23, 1976, as amended at 41 FR 32429, Aug. 3, 1976; 42 FR 61864, Dec. 7, 1977; 50 FR 23421, June 4, 1985; 52 FR 10231, Mar.
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  • Treaty Act (MBTA), and the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Included in the NHPA are protections of certain Native American and Native Hawaiian tribal properties. Historic properties getting special treatment are those listed in the National Register, which is kept by the U.S. Department of Interior. These acts are described in detail in the FCC Rules and Regulations, Sections 1.1301 through 1.1319. To meet the requirements of these acts, it may be necessary to complete an Environmental Assessment (EA) or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to demonstrate tower installation compliance. There are other federal environmental requirements including meeting the FCC standards for hazardous radiation described below. Although application processes vary from one governmental body to another, public hearings are usually required to