FCC Web Documents citing 90.531

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  • operation and are not subject to regional planning or frequency coordination. CAPTION: Table 1. 700 MHz Narrowband Channels Channel Name Description General Use Narrowband All narrowband channels established in the four narrow band segments other than the narrowband interoperability channels, narrowband reserve channels, narrowband low power itinerant channels, and narrowband state channels are considered general use narrowband channels. See Rule 90.531(b)(6) Narrowband Low Power These narrowband channels are designated for low power use for on-scene incident response purposes using mobiles and portables. See Rule 90.531(b)(3) Narrowband Low Power Itinerant These narrowband low power itinerant channels are designated for low power use for on-scene incident response purposes using mobiles and portables. See Rule 90.531(b)(4) The two narrowband segments are 769-775 MHz (Channels
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  • Commission staff for additional information, NCR amended its request on July 3, 2006. The waiver request is needed to permit NCR to operate on 700 MHz band wideband interoperability channels and reserve channels not yet available for licensing, and to allow the aggregation of 50 kHz channels to accommodate a 1.25 MHz channel size. NCR requests waiver of Sections 90.203(a), 90.531(c) and (d), and 90.535(c)(1) of the Commission's Rules. Specifically, NCR requests that the Commission permit the licensing and use of wideband channels designated for interoperability use and wideband reserve channels, in addition to currently available general use channels. NCR also seeks to aggregate 50 kHz channels to accommodate a 1.25 MHz channel size, prior to a Commission decision in a
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  • of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety Agency Communication Requirements through the Year 2010, WT Docket No. 96-86, First Report and Order and Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 14 FCC Rcd 152 (1998) (First Report and Order). See First Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 195 � 87. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.531. The 700 MHz public safety band plan contains 24 MHz of spectrum for public safety services at 764-776 MHz and 794-806 MHz, and is divided into several segments by designated purpose: General Use, Interoperability, Secondary Trunking, State License, Low Power and Reserve channels. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.527; see also First Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 193-94 �
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  • of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety Agency Communication Requirements through the Year 2010, WT Docket No. 96-86, First Report and Order and Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 14 FCC Rcd 152 (1998) (First Report and Order). See First Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 195 � 87. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.531. The 700 MHz public safety band plan contains 24 MHz of spectrum for public safety services at 764-776 MHz and 794-806 MHz, and is divided into several segments by designated purpose: General Use, Interoperability, Secondary Trunking, State License, Low Power, and Reserve channels. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.527; see also First Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 193-94 �
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  • of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety Agency Communication Requirements through the Year 2010, WT Docket No. 96-86, First Report and Order and Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 14 FCC Rcd 152 (1998) (First Report and Order). See First Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 195 � 87. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.531. The 700 MHz public safety band plan contains 24 MHz of spectrum for public safety services at 764-776 MHz and 794-806 MHz, and is divided into several segments by designated purpose: General Use, Interoperability, Secondary Trunking, State License, Low Power and Reserve channels. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.527; see also First Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 193-94 �
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  • permit operations on 700 MHz band wideband interoperability channels and reserve channels not yet available for licensing, and to allow the aggregation of 50 kHz channels to accommodate a 1.25 MHz channel size. For the reasons stated below, we grant NCR a waiver subject to certain conditions. BACKGROUND Waiver Request and Amended Waiver Request. NCR requests waiver of Sections 90.203(a), 90.531(c) and (d), and 90.535(c)(1) of the Commission's rules. Specifically, NCR requests that the Commission permit the licensing and use of wideband channels designated for interoperability and wideband reserve, in addition to currently available general use channels. NCR also seeks to aggregate 50 kHz channels to accommodate a 1.25 MHz channel size, prior to a Commission decision in a pending rulemaking
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  • region will decide between competing applications, and how applications will be handled, i.e., through filing windows or on a first-come/first-served basis. Plans should also indicate what role the RPC will play in the administration of the interoperability channels, if applicable. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.527(a); First Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 193-194 � 84. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(b)(6). See Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Approves Region 24 (Missouri) 700 MHz Plan, WT Docket 02-378, Public Notice, 20 FCC Rcd 12482, 12483 (WTB PSCID 2005). PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 hP hP * 0 1 A V W X Y heO � ��PNG r
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  • CONCERNING THE 700 MHZ PUBLIC SAFETY NARROWBAND CHANNELS RM-11433 Comment Date: July 16, 2008 Reply Comment Date: July 31, 2008 The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau seeks comment on a Petition for Rulemaking filed by the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council (NPSTC), which requests that the Commission initiate a rulemaking proceeding to consider the following rule changes: Amend Section 90.531(b)(1)(i) of the Commission's rules to allow tactical voice communications on a secondary basis on the 921/1881 and 922/1882 channels currently designated for nationwide narrowband data interoperability. Amend Section 90.531(b)(1)(ii) to redesignate the 681/1641 and 682/1642 channels, which currently are designated as Nationwide Interoperability Calling Channels, for use as ``Nationwide Interoperability Travel Channels.'' Amend Section 90.531(b)(2) to designate twenty-four of the
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  • and lists the TV/DTV interference protection criteria requirements. The Revised Plan also addresses application frequency coordination, and describes its process for future spectrum planning and plan modification. The Revised Plan was adopted by its members on August 29, 2007, and the Region 20 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 20 Revised Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county and where appropriate, by District or city. The Revised Plan was coordinated with all four regions adjacent to Region 20: Region 28 (Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Delaware); Region 36 (Western Pennsylvania); Region 42 (Virginia); and Region 44 (West Virginia).. The Revised Plan includes the
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  • the Revised Plan discusses the use of interoperability channels, lists the TV/DTV interference protection criteria requirements, and provides a process for future spectrum planning and plan modification. The Revised Plan was adopted by its members on December 20, 2007, and the Region 21 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 21 Revised Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county, and was coordinated with all four regions adjacent to Region 21: Region 14 (Indiana), Region 33 (Ohio), Region 54 (Illinois-Great Lakes), and Region 45 (Wisconsin). On June 2, 2008, the Region 21 Revised Plan was placed on Public Notice for comment. We received no comments. We
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  • efficiency requirements, discusses the use of interoperability channels, and provides low power channel usage guidelines. The Plan also addresses its process for future spectrum planning and plan modification. The Plan was adopted by its members on January 23, 2008, and the Region 2 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 2 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by borough area. Because no regions are adjacent to Region 2, adjacent region coordination is not required. On June 4, 2008, the Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment on the Region 2 Plan. We received no comments on the plan. Based on our review of the Plan submitted
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  • minutes. The Revised Plan describes the procedure for requesting spectrum allotments, provides detailed guidance for the use of interoperability channels; and reviews the TV/DTV interference protection criteria requirements. The Revised Plan provides a future planning procedure and CAPRAD database maintenance. The Region 45 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 45 Revised Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Revised Plan was coordinated with all five regions adjacent to Region 45: Region 13 (Illinois), Region 15 (Iowa), Region 21(Michigan), Region 22 (Minnesota), and Region 54 (Illinois-Great Lakes). The Revised Plan includes the following elements: Deletes references to the former wideband frequency ranges between 767
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  • Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety Agency Communication Requirements Through the Year 2010, WT Docket No. 96-86, First Report and Order and Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 14 FCC Rcd 152 (1998) (First Report and Order); Second Memorandum Opinion and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 16844 (2000). See also 47 C.F.R. � 90.527. See 47 C.F.R. �� 90.527, 90.531. An RPC must incorporate certain common elements into its 700 MHz plan. The 700 MHz public safety band contains 24 MHz of spectrum for public safety services at 763-775 and 793-805 MHz, and the narrowband allocation is divided into segments by designated purpose: General Use, Interoperability, Secondary Trunking, State License, Low Power and Reserve channels. A list of 700 MHz
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  • guidelines, and lists the TV/DTV interference protection criteria requirements. The Revised Plan addresses application frequency coordination, and describes its process for future spectrum planning and plan modification. The Revised Plan was adopted by its members on October 24, 2007, and the Region 7 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 7 700 MHz Revised Plan includes the following elements: Replaces references to the former 700 MHz General Use frequencies with the consolidated narrowband voice channels in the 769-775 MHz and 799-805 MHz bands; Deletes references to the assignment of wideband channels; and Modifies Appendix I - Interoperability Channels to reflect the Second Report and Order new consolidated narrowband
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  • Region 8 700 MHz Plan. Region 8 convened its first meeting on January 23, 2002, wherein it elected its chairman and vice-chairman. The Plan includes By-laws, a detailed membership list, an outreach notification process, and meeting announcements and meeting minutes. The Region 8 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Plan describes the procedures for requesting spectrum allotments and details its application procedures. In addition, the Plan reviews the interference protection criteria, system design deployment constraints, provides low power interoperability channel usage guidelines, and addresses the continued use of the CAPRAD system and frequency coordination. The Region 8 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The
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  • Review of the Region 27 Revised 700 MHz Plan. Region 27 convened its first meeting on January 22, 2003, wherein the RPC officers were elected. The Revised Plan includes By-laws, a membership list, an outreach notification process, and meeting announcements. The Region 27 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Revised Plan outlines procedures for requesting spectrum allotments, discusses the interoperability operational parameters, lists the 700 MHz band interoperability channels, and advises that the interoperability channels are administered by the Nevada Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC). Region 27 recommends a basic system design and efficiency requirements to facilitate interference protection criteria. In addition, Region 27 supports the use of
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  • spectrum utilization. The State of New York, Office of Technology, State Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) administers the interoperability channels. In addition, the Plan provides guidelines for use of low power channels and addresses the continued usage of the CAPRAD system. The Region 55 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 55 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all four adjacent regions to Region 55: Region 28 (Delaware, Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey), Region 30 (New York-Albany), Region 33 (Ohio), and Region 36 (Western Pennsylvania). On April 3, 2009, the Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment on the
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  • the Plan provides guidelines for use of low power channels and addresses the continued usage of the CAPRAD system. Further, the Plan provides, as reference only, an executive summary of the 700 MHz Border-Sharing Agreement Between the U.S. and Canada. The Region 30 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 30 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all five adjacent regions to Region 30: Region 8 (New York Metropolitan Area), Region 19 (New England), Region 28 (Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware), Region 36 (Western Pennsylvania), and Region 55 (New York-Buffalo). On May 4, 2009, the Bureau released a Public Notice
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  • and spectrum utilization. The State of Georgia, Georgia Technology Authority, State Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) administers the interoperability channels. In addition, the Plan provides guidelines for use of low power channels and addresses the continued usage of the CAPRAD system. The Region 10 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 10 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all five adjacent regions to Region 10, including: Region 1 (Alabama), Region 9 (Florida), Region 31 (North Carolina), Region 37 (South Carolina), and Region 39 (Tennessee). On May 8, 2009, the Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment on the Region 10
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  • Region 14 (Indiana) 700 MHz Regional Planning Committee (RPC) (Region 14) submitted a proposed 700 MHz Public Safety Plan (Plan) for General Use spectrum in the 769-775/799-805 MHz band for review and approval. In addition, on August 20, 2009, Region 14 submitted a signed certification stating that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). Background. In 1998, the Commission established a structure to allow RPCs optimal flexibility to meet state and local needs, encourage innovative use of the spectrum, and accommodate new and as yet unanticipated developments in technology and equipment. Each of the fifty-five (55) RPCs is required to submit its plan for the General Use spectrum. The Commission's role in relation to
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  • system implementation criteria and spectrum utilization. The State of Ohio, State Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) administers the interoperability channels. In addition, the Plan provides guidelines for use of low power channels and addresses the continued usage of the CAPRAD system. The Region 33 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 33 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all five adjacent regions to Region 33, including: Region 14 (Indiana), Region 17 (Kentucky), Region 21 (Michigan), Region 36 (Western Pennsylvania), Region 44 (West Virginia) and Region 55 (New York-Buffalo). On May 11, 2009, the Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment
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  • system implementation criteria and spectrum utilization. The State of Illinois Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) administers the interoperability channels. In addition, the Plan provides guidelines for use of low power channels and addresses the continued usage of the CAPRAD system. The Region 13 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 13 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all seven adjacent regions to Region 13 including: Region 14 (Indiana), Region 15 (Iowa), Region 17 (Kentucky), Region 24 (Missouri), Region 39 (Tennessee), Region 45 (Wisconsin), and Region 54 (Southern Lake Michigan). On May 15, 2009, the Bureau released a Public Notice
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  • that the relevant State Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) in each state exercises control over the SIEC designated interoperability channels. In addition, the Plan provides guidelines for use of low power channels, and addresses the initial use of the CAPRAD system. The Region 28 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 28 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all five adjacent regions to Region 28, including: Region 8 (New York Metropolitan Area), Region 20 (District of Columbia, Maryland and Northern Virginia), Region 30 (New York-Albany), Region 36 (Western Pennsylvania), and Region 55 (New York-Buffalo). On May 15, 2009, the Bureau
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  • implementation criteria and spectrum utilization. The Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin State Interoperability Executive Committees (SIECs) administer the interoperability channels. In addition, the Plan provides guidelines for use of low power channels and addresses the continued usage of the CAPRAD system. The Region 54 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 54 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all four adjacent regions to Region 54: Region 13 (Illinois), Region 14 (Indiana), Region 21 (Michigan) and Region 45 (Wisconsin). On May 14, 2009, the Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment on the Region 54 Plan. We received no comments on
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  • coordination, details the application review process, and outlines system implementation and interference protection criteria, and spectrum utilization. The California State Interoperability Executive Committee (CalSIEC) administers the interoperability channels. In addition, the Plan provides guidelines for use of low power channels. The Region 6 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 6 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all three adjacent regions to Region 6: Region 5 (Southern California), Region 27 (Nevada), and Region 35 (Oregon). On August 25, 2009, the Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment on the Region 6 Plan. We received no comments on the plan.
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  • Region 14 (Indiana) 700 MHz Regional Planning Committee (RPC) (Region 14) submitted a proposed 700 MHz Public Safety Plan (Plan) for General Use spectrum in the 769-775/799-805 MHz band for review and approval. In addition, on August 20, 2009, Region 14 submitted a signed certification stating that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). For the reasons discussed below, we approve the Region 14 700 MHz Plan. Background. In 1998, the Commission established a structure to allow RPCs optimal flexibility to meet state and local needs, encourage innovative use of the spectrum, and accommodate new and as yet unanticipated developments in technology and equipment. Each of the fifty-five (55) RPCs is required to submit
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  • allotments and frequency coordination, provides guidance for the use of interoperability channels, provides guidance on the use of narrowband low power spectrum and reviews the TV/DTV interference protection criteria requirements. The Revised Plan provides a future planning procedure and CAPRAD database maintenance. The Region 1 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to Section 90.531(a)(8). The Region 1 Revised Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use Spectrum by county. The Revised Plan was coordinated with Region 9 (Florida), Region 10 (Georgia), Region 23 (Mississippi), and Region 39 (Tennessee). In addition, Region 1 obtained Interregional Coordination Procedures and Procedures for Resolution of Disputes agreements from all four adjacent regions. The Revised Plan includes the following elements:
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  • efficiency requirements, discusses the use of interoperability channels, and provides low power channel usage guidelines. The Plan also addresses its process for future spectrum planning and plan modification. The Plan was adopted by its members on October 3, 2007, and the Region 51 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 51 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all four adjacent regions to Region 51: Region 18 (Louisiana), Region 40 (Texas-Austin), Region 49 (Texas-Central Austin area) and Region 53 (Texas-San Antonio). On July 3, 2008, the Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment on the Region 51 Plan. We received
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  • Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety Agency Communication Requirements Through the Year 2010, WT Docket No. 96-86, First Report and Order and Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 14 FCC Rcd 152 (1998) (First Report and Order); Second Memorandum Opinion and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 16844 (2000). See also 47 C.F.R. � 90.527. See 47 C.F.R. �� 90.527, 90.531. Each RPC must incorporate certain common elements into its 700 MHz plan. The 700 MHz public safety band contains 24 MHz of spectrum for public safety services at 763-775 and 793-805 MHz, and the narrowband allocation is divided into segments by designated purpose: General Use, Interoperability, Secondary Trunking, State License, Low Power and Reserve channels. A list of 700 MHz
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  • Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety Agency Communication Requirements Through the Year 2010, WT Docket No. 96-86, First Report and Order and Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 14 FCC Rcd 152 (1998) (First Report and Order); Second Memorandum Opinion and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 16844 (2000). See also 47 C.F.R. � 90.527. See 47 C.F.R. �� 90.527, 90.531. Each RPC must incorporate certain common elements into its 700 MHz plan. The 700 MHz public safety band contains 24 MHz of spectrum for public safety services at 763-775 and 793-805 MHz, and the narrowband allocation is divided into segments by designated purpose: General Use, Interoperability, Secondary Trunking, State License, Low Power and Reserve channels. A list of 700 MHz
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  • Plan describes the procedures for requesting spectrum allotments, addresses application frequency coordination, and outlines, generally, system implementation criteria and spectrum utilization. The Revised Plan explains efficiency requirements, discusses the use of interoperability channels, and provides low power channel usage guidelines. The Region 9 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 9 Revised Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Revised Plan was coordinated with the two adjacent regions to Region 9, Region 1 (Alabama) and Region 10 (Georgia), and it also obtained the required Interregional Coordination Procedures and Procedures for Resolution of Disputes agreements from both adjacent regions. On January 16, 2009, the Region
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  • P25 700 MHz system. In addition, the Plan provides low power channel usage guidelines, addresses the continued usage of the CAPRAD system, future spectrum planning, and plan modification. The Plan was adopted by its members on January 24, 2008, and the Region 18 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 18 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by parish. The Plan was coordinated with all four adjacent regions to Region 18: Region 4 (Arkansas), Region 23 (Mississippi), Region 40 (Texas-Central and Northeast), and Region 51 (Texas-Houston). On January 16, 2009, the Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment on the Region 18 Plan. We received no
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  • MHz Plan. Region 16 convened its first meeting on October 13, 2002, and elected its officers at a subsequent meeting held November 7, 2002. The Revised Plan includes By-laws, a detailed membership list, an outreach notification process and meeting announcements. The Region 16 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Plan provides detailed guidelines and procedures for spectrum allotment applications, outlines interoperability operational parameters, and lists all known public safety band interoperability channels. In addition, Region 16 supports the use of deployable systems, both conventional and trunked; provides guidelines for interoperability channel allocation on single trunked systems, and permits trunking on the interoperability channels with limitations. Region 16 Revised
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  • process, outlines system implementation criteria and spectrum utilization. The Commonwealth of Virginia, through its Interoperability Coordinator, administers the state interoperability channels. The Plan lists the RPC supported interoperability channels and identifies the minimum channel quantity for calling and tactical channels. The Region 42 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 42 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county and city areas. The Plan was coordinated with all seven adjacent regions to Region 42 including: Region 17 (Kentucky), Region 20 (District of Columbia, Maryland and Northern Virginia), Region 28 (Delaware, Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey), Region 31 (North Carolina), Region 36 (Western Pennsylvania), Region 39
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  • RPC in matters of interoperability policy. In addition, Region 35 will utilize the CAPRAD database to facilitate the application process (pre-coordination) and will require frequency advisors to update the database as applications are processed and granted by the FCC. Finally, the Region 35 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 35 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all four adjacent regions to Region 35 including: Region 6 (Northern California), Region 12 (Idaho), Region 27 (Nevada), and Region 43 (Washington). On June 11, 2010, the Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment on the Region 35 Plan. We received no
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  • attachment). On August 30, 2010, the Bureau's Policy Division extended the verbal STA to September 7, 2010. See August 30, 2010, email from Jeannie Benfaida, Policy Analyst, Policy Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, to Todd Lane, Coordinator, ComIT Telecommunications, City of Virginia Beach. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.529. State License channels are narrowband channels, as designated in Section 90.531(b), and are licensed to each state. The channels subject to the initial Waiver Request are UASI-funded expansion frequencies 689-690/774.30625, 733-734/774.58125, 805-806/775.03125, 849-850/775.30625, and 885-886/775.53125 MHz. The channels subject to the Amended Waiver Request include existing ORION system frequencies 645-646/773.03125, 725-726/774.53125, 769-770/774.80625, 813-814/775.08125, 853-854/775.33125 MHz. Amended Request for Waiver at 2 (site locations include the cities of Chesapeake, Hampton Roads, Newport
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  • Express, and Priority mail must be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW, Washington DC 20554. People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530, (202) 418-0432 (TTY). . See 47 C.F.R. �� 90.548, 90.531(b)(1). See 47 C.F.R. �� 90.528(a), 90.531(f); Service Rules for the 698-746, 747-762 and 777-792 MHz Bands, et al., PS Docket No. 06-229, Second Report and Order, 22 FCC Rcd 15289, 15415 � 348 (2007) (Second Report and Order). See Requests for Waiver of Various Petitioners to Allow the Establishment of 700 MHz Interoperable Public Safety Broadband Networks, PS Docket No.
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  • SECURITY BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PETITION FOR WAIVER FILED BY THALES COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PS Docket No. 10-233 Comment Date: December 13, 2010 Reply Comment Date: December 28, 2010 The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau seeks comment on the request for waiver filed on September 20, 2010, by Thales Communications Inc. (Thales). Thales seeks a waiver of Sections 2.106 and 90.531(b) of the Commission's rules to permit Thales to manufacture and market its ``Liberty Multiband Land Mobile Radio'' for use by 700 MHz narrowband public safety licensees operating in the 775-776/805-806 MHz Guard Band. The 775-776/805-806 MHz band segment was originally part of the 700 MHz public safety spectrum designated for narrowband use. In the 700 MHz Second Report and Order,
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  • outlines system implementation criteria and spectrum utilization. The State of Arkansas administers the state interoperability channels through the Arkansas Interoperable Communications Executive Committee (AICEC). In addition, Region 4 will utilize the CAPRAD database to facilitate the application process (pre-coordination). Finally, the Region 4 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 4 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all eight adjacent regions to Region 4 including: Region 13 (Illinois), Region 17 (Kentucky), Region 18 (Louisiana), Region 23 (Mississippi), Region 24 (Missouri), Region 34 (Oklahoma), Region 39 (Tennessee) and Region 40 (Northern Texas). On September 8, 2010, the Bureau released a
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  • interoperability channels with assistance from the RPC. In addition, the Plan provides guidelines for use of low power channels and addresses the continued usage of the CAPRAD system. The Plan was adopted by its members on January 21, 2009, and the Region 36 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 36 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all five adjacent regions to Region 36: Region 20 (District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, and Maryland), Region 33 (Ohio), Region 44 (West Virginia), and Region 55 (New York-Buffalo). On October 22, 2009, the Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment on the
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  • Board (SIGB) administers the state interoperability channels. In addition, the Plan provides guidelines for use of low power channels and addresses the continued usage of the CAPRAD system. The Plan was adopted by its members on September 17, 2009, and the Region 34 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 34 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all nine adjacent regions to Region 34 including: Region 4 (Arkansas), Region 7 (Colorado), Region 16 (Kansas), Region 18 (Louisiana), Region 24 (Missouri), Region 29 (New Mexico), Region 40 (North Texas-Dallas), Region 50 (Texas-El Paso), and Region 52 (Texas-Lubbock). On February 25,
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of City of Mesa, Arizona, Police Department Request for Waiver of Section 90.531(b)(1)(iii) of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) FCC File No. 0004383640 ORDER Adopted: June 14, 2011 Released: June 14, 2011 By the Deputy Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau: Introduction Before us is a request for waiver filed by the City of Mesa, Arizona, Police Department (Mesa). Mesa requests the licensing of
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  • includes guidelines for use of the low power channels. In addition, Region 49 will utilize the Computer Assisted Pre-coordination Resource and Database (CAPRAD) system to maintain its regional plan, current frequency allotments, assignments, and to facilitate the application process. Finally, the Region 49 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 49 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all four adjacent regions to Region 49 including: Region 40 (Northern Texas), Region 50 (Texas-El Paso), Region 51(Texas-Houston), and Region 53 (Texas-San Antonio). On September 29, 2010, the Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment on the Region 49 Plan. We received
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  • Information Technology (DSIT), in cooperation with Region 37. In addition, the Plan provides guidelines for use of the low power channels, and notes that the Computer-Aided Pre-coordination Resource Database system (CAPRAD) will be utilized to facilitate the application process. Finally, the Region 37 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 37 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all three adjacent regions to Region 37 including: Region 10 (Georgia), Region 31 (North Carolina) and Region 39 (Tennessee). On December 8, 2010, the Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment on the Region 37 Plan. We received no comments. Based on
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  • following the 800 MHz Public Safety RPC meeting, the 700 MHz Public Safety RPC meeting will convene at the same location. The agenda for the 700 MHz meeting includes: Call to order Introductions Approval of agenda Opportunity for public comment New Applications - Oakland County 700 MHz RPC Plan Update Use of Low Power Interoperability Channel Pairs, 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(b)(1)(i)-(iii) Elimination of obsolete appendices Recommendation for language updates in the Plan Old business Establish next meeting date Adjourn Both Region 21 Public Safety RPC meetings are open to the public. All eligible public safety providers in Region 21 may utilize these frequencies. It is essential that eligible public safety agencies in all areas of government, including state, municipality, county, and
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  • interoperability channels. Regional planning applicants must submit an interoperability plan with each application for 700 MHz channel allotments. In addition, Region 23 will utilize the Computer Assisted Pre-coordination Resource and Database system (CAPRAD) to facilitate the application process (pre-coordination). Finally, the Region 23 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 23 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all four adjacent regions to Region 23 including: Region 1 (Alabama), Region 4 (Arkansas), Region 18 (Louisiana), and Region 39 (Tennessee). On September 28, 2010, the Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment on the Region 23 Plan. We received no comments.
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of State of Florida, Department of Management Services, Division of Telecommunications Request for Waiver of Section 90.531(b)(1)(iii) of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) FCC File No. 0004362039 ORDER Adopted: May 27, 2011 Released: May 27, 2011 By the Deputy Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau: Introduction Before us is a request for waiver filed by the State of Florida, Department of Management Services, Division of Telecommunications (Florida).
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  • review and prior approval. The Upper 700 MHz D Block license assignment or transfer applications are precluded from the immediate approval procedures as specified in � 1.948(j)(2). The title of Section 90.176 of the Commission's Rules is revised to read as follows: � 90.176 Coordinator notification requirements on frequencies below 512 MHz, at 769-775/799-805 MHz, or at 1427-1432 MHz. Section 90.531 of the Commission's Rules is amended by revising the introductory paragraph, paragraphs (a) and (b) and removing and reserving paragraphs (c) and (d)(2) and adding new paragraphs (f) and (g) to read as follows: � 90.531 Band plan. This section sets forth the band plan for the 763-775 MHz and 793-805 MHz public safety bands. (a) Base and mobile use.
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  • band plan for the public safety 700 MHz band, as set forth in the First Report and Order, designates thirty-two 12.5 kHz interoperability channel sets. The spectrum on both sides (immediately adjacent) of the 12.5 kHz interoperability channels is part of the reserve spectrum. Ericsson sought reconsideration of our decision on the issue of our interoperability channel plan. Generally, Section 90.531(d)(1) of our Rules permits the combining of two or four narrowband channels. For interoperability, however, the channel plan provides only for a maximum combination of two 6.25 kHz narrowband channels (to form 12.5 kHz channel sets), instead of four contiguous 6.25 kHz narrowband channels (to form 25 kHz channels). Further, Section 90.531(d) of our Rules states, in part, ``channels designated
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  • recommendations for the same reasons that we agree with the recommended changes to the mobile transmitter tables described above. We therefore tentatively conclude that we should revise Section 90.543 in accordance with the recommendations. We seek comment on this tentative conclusion. Section 90.543(a) - Deletion of ACCP Absolute (dBm) Values for Mobiles In the First R&O, the Commission adopted Section 90.531(d) which required all mobile and portable transmitters operating in the 700 MHz band to employ automatic power control (``APC''). The Commission simultaneously adopted Section 90.543 which, inter alia, set absolute emission limitations specifying how mobiles and portables could meet ACCP requirements using APC. In the Second MO&O, however, the Commission, persuaded by petitions for reconsideration asserting that APC was incompatible
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  • No. 96-86, Second Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 16720, 16728 � 17 (2000). See Public Safety First R&O, 14 FCC Rcd at 172-73 �� 37-38. See Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Announces Commencement of an Audit of the Construction and Operational Status of Private Land Mobile Radio Stations, Public Notice, 16 FCC Rcd 14264 (WTB 2001). See 47 C.F.R. �� 90.547, 90.531. See Development and Implementation of a Public Safety National Plan and Amendment of Part 90 to Establish Service Rules and Technical Standards for Use of the 821-824/866-869 MHz Bands by the Public Safety Services, GEN Docket No. 87-112, Report and Order, 3 FCC Rcd 905, 908 �� 27-30 (1987) See Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal,
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  • n. 18. Id. at 3669 � 1. See id. at 3669 � 2. See id. See Report to Congress on the Study to Assess the Short-Term and Long-Term Needs for Allocations of Additional Portions of the Electromagnetic Spectrum for Federal, State, and Local Emergency Response Providers, WT Docket No. 05-157 at 13 � 26 (Dec. 16, 2005). 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(b). 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(d)(1). 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(c). Id. 47 C.F.R. �� 90.531(c) and (d)(2). A large portion of the 700 MHz public safety spectrum, approximately 53 percent (12.5 megahertz), is designated for general use by local, regional and state users. A regional planning process was adopted to govern management of this public safety spectrum. Regional Planning Committees (RPCs) are
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  • Chair, National Public Safety and Telecommunications Council, to Michael J. Wilhelm, Chief, Public Safety and Critical Infrastructure Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, WT Docket Nos. 96-86 and 05-157 (Feb. NPSTC Letter) (dated Feb. 6, 2006). The reference to ``wideband'' refers to 50 kHz systems that may utilize a bandwidth no more than 150 kHz. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(c) and (d)(2). ``Broadband'' refers to systems that may utilize a bandwidth of one megahertz or more. See Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety Agency Communications Requirements Through the Year 2010, WT Docket 96-86, Fifth Memorandum Opinion and Order, and Sixth Report and Order, and Seventh Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 20 FCC
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  • shall submit, on a quarterly basis, a full financial accounting to the Commission, in a format to be set forth in the Network Sharing Agreement, and as approved by the Commission. Such quarterly financial reports shall be filed with the Commission, with a copy to the Chiefs of the Wireless Telecommunications and the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureaus. Section 90.531 is amended by revising the introductory paragraphs and paragraphs (a), (b) and (e), removing and reserving paragraphs (c) and (d)(2) and adding new paragraphs (f) and (g) to read as follows: � 90.531 Band plan. This section sets forth the band plan for the 763-775 MHz and 793-805 MHz public safety bands. (a) Base and mobile use. The 763-775 MHz
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  • 6. For example, New York may be able to cease transmissions at a particular site for a short period of time (less than a day, so as not to unduly disrupt New York's operations) to allow the TV station to test whether New York is or is not the source of interference at a particular location. Mountain observes that Section 90.531(a), 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a), permits mobile, portable or control station operation in the lower public safety band. See Mountain Comments, attached Technical Statement at 6. Since New York based its waiver request solely on the use of the lower band by fixed base station transmitters, Mountain indicates that the Commission should not permit New York to operate mobile, portable, or
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  • authorization, for the purposes of this section, any station which has not operated for one year or more is considered to have been permanently discontinued. 10. Section 90.203 is amended by revising paragraph (n) to read as follows: � 90.203 Certification required. * * * * * (n) Transmitters designed to operate in the voice mode on channels designated in ��90.531(b)(5) or 90.531(b)(6) that do not provide at least one voice path of 6.25 kHz of spectrum bandwidth shall not be manufactured in or imported into the United States after December 31, 2006. Marketing of these transmitters shall not be permitted after December 31, 2006. 11. Section 90.207 is amended by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows: � 90.207 Types
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  • Connecticut and Michigan. As for terminology, because the NPSPAC was not involved in the 700 MHz proceeding, it would be a misnomer to identify these 700 MHz geographic areas as NPSPAC regions. It is more accurate to refer to the regions as RPC regions because the spectrum allocation in these areas is governed by the RPCs. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.531. See Appendix A. Second Report and Order, 22 FCC Rcd at 15420 � 369. Thus, the license will cover the 50 states, the Gulf of Mexico, and the territories. Second Further Notice, 23 FCC Rcd at 8051 � 5; see also Second Report and Order, 22 FCC Rcd at 15419 � 365. In addition, in the 700 MHz Public Safety
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  • to communicate across jurisdictions and with each other. See First Report and Third Notice, 14 FCC Rcd. at 189-90 � 76. See id. at 175-76 � 43. The precise allocation is 52.5% for general use, 10.8% for interoperability, and 36.7% held in reserve. Id. The term ``narrowband'' refers to bandwidth less than or equal to 25 kHz. 47 C.F.R. � 90.531 sets forth the band plan for the 764-776 MHz and 794-806 MHz public safety bands. First Report and Third Notice, 14 FCC Rcd. at 213 � 135; see also 47 C.F.R. � 90.547. 5 U.S.C. , App. 2 (1988). Petition at 3. On February 9, 2000, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau sought public comment on Dataradio's waiver request. Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
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  • B, ``Availability of Frequency for DuPage Public Safety Communications'' prepared by Vogel Consulting Group, pp. 4, 6. The minimum distance between a land mobile radio station in the 470-512 MHz band and a co-channel television station is 120 miles. See 47 C.F.R. �� 90.307(a), 90.309 Table A. See, e.g., South Bay, 13 FCC Rcd at 23796. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(b)(6). In concluding that the 700 MHz band public safety spectrum is not ``immediately available,'' we do not rely on DU-COMM's arguments concerning lack of 700 MHz band equipment or DU-COMM's need to purchase new equipment if it moved to the 700 MHz band. See Request at 7-8. Request at Exhibit B. See 47 U.S.C. � 337(c)(1) (in granting a waiver
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  • Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety Agency Communication Requirements Through the Year 2010, Third Memorandum Opinion and Order and Third Report and Order, WT Docket No. 96-86, 15 FCC Rcd 19844, 19848 � 7 (2000). The term ``narrowband'' refers to bandwidth less than or equal to 25 kHz. 47 C.F.R. � 90.531 sets forth the band plan for the 764-776 MHz and 794-806 MHz public safety bands. First Report, 14 FCC Rcd at 213 � 135; see also 47 C.F.R. � 90.547. 5 U.S.C., App. 2 (1988). At the time of Dataradio's waiver request and release of the Waiver Order, Section 90.547 read as follows: ``Mobile and portable transmitters designed pursuant to
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  • (2000); The 4.9 GHz Band Transferred from Federal Government Use, Second Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making, 17 FCC Rcd 3955 (2002). The narrowband channels may be aggregated to form 12.5 kHz or 25 kHz channels, and the 50 kHz wideband channels may be aggregated to form 100 or 150 kHz-wide channels. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(d). Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety Agency Communications Requirements Through the Year 2010, First Report and Order and Third Notice of Proposed Rule Making, 14 FCC Rcd 152 (1998). See also 47 C.F.R. � 1.429(d) (deadline for filing of petition for reconsideration in rulemaking proceedings). See The 4.9 GHz Band Transferred
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  • 2. TIA also questions whether the Commission's rules are the appropriate venue for dictating such operational procedures that are usually implemented at the local level. TIA Comments at 3. See Letter from Kathleen M.H. Wallman, Chair, NCC, to Michael K. Powell, Chairman, FCC (dated Nov. 12, 2002) (Nov. NCC Letter). Id., �� 1, 6. Interoperability channels are specified in Section 90.531 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 90.531. Entities desiring a license to operate on the Interoperability channels enter into an MOU with the relevant SIEC, and the SIEC is charged with enforcement of the MOU's terms, with final authority vested with the Commission. See Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety
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  • Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety Agency Communication Requirements through the Year 2010, WT Docket No. 96-86, First Report and Order and Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 14 FCC Rcd 152 (1998) (First Report and Order). See First Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd 195 � 87 (1998). See 47 C.F.R. 90.531. The 700 MHz public safety band plan contains 24 MHz of spectrum for public safety services at 764-776 MHz and 794-806 MHz, and is divided into several segments by designated purpose: General Use, Interoperability, Secondary Trunking, State License, Low Power and Reserve channels. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.527; see also First Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 193-94 �
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  • of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety Agency Communication Requirements through the Year 2010, WT Docket No. 96-86, First Report and Order and Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 14 FCC Rcd 152 (1998) (First Report and Order). See First Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 195 � 87. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.531. The 700 MHz public safety band plan contains 24 MHz of spectrum for public safety services at 764-776 MHz and 794-806 MHz, and is divided into several segments by designated purpose: General Use, Interoperability, Secondary Trunking, State License, Low Power and Reserve channels. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.527; see also First Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 193-94 �
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  • system. The waiver request is needed to permit the use of twenty-eight 700 MHz public safety wideband general use and wideband interoperability channels for establishment of a region-wide 700 MHz wideband wireless data communications system for the purposes of achieving interoperability among first responders, and to provide capacity for day-to-day use. Hennepin County filed a request for waiver of Sections 90.531(c)(1) and 90.535(c)(1) of the Commission's Rules. Specifically, Hennepin County requests that the Commission permit the licensing and use of wideband channels designated for interoperability use so that Hennepin County may begin the phased construction of a TIA-902 Scalable Adaptive Modulation (SAM) shared region-wide wideband data interoperability network prior to a Commission decision whether or not to adopt rules that would
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  • of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety Agency Communication Requirements through the Year 2010, First Report and Order and Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, WT Docket No. 96-86, 14 FCC Rcd 152 (1998) (First Report and Order). See First Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 195 � 87. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.531. The 700 MHz public safety band plan contains twenty-four megahertz of spectrum for public safety services at 764-776 MHz and 794-806 MHz, and is divided into several segments by designated purpose: General Use, Interoperability, Secondary Trunking, State License, Low Power and Reserve channels. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.527; see also First Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 193-94 �
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  • of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety Agency Communication Requirements through the Year 2010, WT Docket No. 96-86, First Report and Order and Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 14 FCC Rcd 152 (1998) (First Report and Order). See First Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 195 � 87. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.531. The 700 MHz public safety band plan contains 24 MHz of spectrum for public safety services at 764-776 MHz and 794-806 MHz, and is divided into several segments by designated purpose: General Use, Interoperability, Secondary Trunking, State License, Low Power and Reserve channels. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.527; see also First Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 193-94 �
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  • of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety Agency Communication Requirements through the Year 2010, WT Docket No. 96-86, First Report and Order and Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 14 FCC Rcd 152 (1998) (First Report and Order). See First Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 195 � 87. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.531. The 700 MHz public safety band plan contains 24 MHz of spectrum for public safety services at 764-776 MHz and 794-806 MHz, and is divided into several segments by designated purpose: General Use, Interoperability, Secondary Trunking, State License, Low Power and Reserve channels. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.527; see also First Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 193-94 �
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  • Commission staff for additional information, NCR amended its request on July 3, 2006. The waiver request is needed to permit NCR to operate on 700 MHz band wideband interoperability channels and reserve channels not yet available for licensing, and to allow the aggregation of 50 kHz channels to accommodate a 1.25 MHz channel size. NCR requests waiver of Sections 90.203(a), 90.531(c) and (d), and 90.535(c)(1) of the Commission's Rules. Specifically, NCR requests that the Commission permit the licensing and use of wideband channels designated for interoperability use and wideband reserve channels, in addition to currently available general use channels. NCR also seeks to aggregate 50 kHz channels to accommodate a 1.25 MHz channel size, prior to a Commission decision in a
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  • of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety Agency Communication Requirements through the Year 2010, WT Docket No. 96-86, First Report and Order and Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 14 FCC Rcd 152 (1998) (First Report and Order). See First Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 195 � 87. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.531. The 700 MHz public safety band plan contains 24 MHz of spectrum for public safety services at 764-776 MHz and 794-806 MHz, and is divided into several segments by designated purpose: General Use, Interoperability, Secondary Trunking, State License, Low Power and Reserve channels. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.527; see also First Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 193-94 �
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  • of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety Agency Communication Requirements through the Year 2010, WT Docket No. 96-86, First Report and Order and Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 14 FCC Rcd 152 (1998) (First Report and Order). See First Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 195 � 87. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.531. The 700 MHz public safety band plan contains 24 MHz of spectrum for public safety services at 764-776 MHz and 794-806 MHz, and is divided into several segments by designated purpose: General Use, Interoperability, Secondary Trunking, State License, Low Power, and Reserve channels. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.527; see also First Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 193-94 �
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  • of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety Agency Communication Requirements through the Year 2010, First Report and Order and Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, WT Docket No. 96-86, 14 FCC Rcd 152 (1998) (First Report and Order). See First Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 195 � 87. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.531. The 700 MHz public safety band plan contains twenty-four megahertz of spectrum for public safety services at 764-776 MHz and 794-806 MHz, and is divided into several segments by designated purpose: General Use, Interoperability, Secondary Trunking, State License, Low Power and Reserve channels. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.527; see also First Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 193-94 �
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  • of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety Agency Communication Requirements through the Year 2010, WT Docket No. 96-86, First Report and Order and Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 14 FCC Rcd 152 (1998) (First Report and Order). See First Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 195 � 87. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.531. The 700 MHz public safety band plan contains 24 MHz of spectrum for public safety services at 764-776 MHz and 794-806 MHz, and is divided into several segments by designated purpose: General Use, Interoperability, Secondary Trunking, State License, Low Power and Reserve channels. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.527; see also First Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 193-94 �
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  • permit operations on 700 MHz band wideband interoperability channels and reserve channels not yet available for licensing, and to allow the aggregation of 50 kHz channels to accommodate a 1.25 MHz channel size. For the reasons stated below, we grant NCR a waiver subject to certain conditions. BACKGROUND Waiver Request and Amended Waiver Request. NCR requests waiver of Sections 90.203(a), 90.531(c) and (d), and 90.535(c)(1) of the Commission's rules. Specifically, NCR requests that the Commission permit the licensing and use of wideband channels designated for interoperability and wideband reserve, in addition to currently available general use channels. NCR also seeks to aggregate 50 kHz channels to accommodate a 1.25 MHz channel size, prior to a Commission decision in a pending rulemaking
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  • region will decide between competing applications, and how applications will be handled, i.e., through filing windows or on a first-come/first-served basis. Plans should also indicate what role the RPC will play in the administration of the interoperability channels, if applicable. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.527(a); First Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 193-194 � 84. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(b)(6). See Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Approves Region 24 (Missouri) 700 MHz Plan, WT Docket 02-378, Public Notice, 20 FCC Rcd 12482, 12483 (WTB PSCID 2005). PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 hP hP * 0 1 A V W X Y heO � ��PNG r
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  • CONCERNING THE 700 MHZ PUBLIC SAFETY NARROWBAND CHANNELS RM-11433 Comment Date: July 16, 2008 Reply Comment Date: July 31, 2008 The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau seeks comment on a Petition for Rulemaking filed by the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council (NPSTC), which requests that the Commission initiate a rulemaking proceeding to consider the following rule changes: Amend Section 90.531(b)(1)(i) of the Commission's rules to allow tactical voice communications on a secondary basis on the 921/1881 and 922/1882 channels currently designated for nationwide narrowband data interoperability. Amend Section 90.531(b)(1)(ii) to redesignate the 681/1641 and 682/1642 channels, which currently are designated as Nationwide Interoperability Calling Channels, for use as ``Nationwide Interoperability Travel Channels.'' Amend Section 90.531(b)(2) to designate twenty-four of the
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  • and lists the TV/DTV interference protection criteria requirements. The Revised Plan also addresses application frequency coordination, and describes its process for future spectrum planning and plan modification. The Revised Plan was adopted by its members on August 29, 2007, and the Region 20 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 20 Revised Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county and where appropriate, by District or city. The Revised Plan was coordinated with all four regions adjacent to Region 20: Region 28 (Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Delaware); Region 36 (Western Pennsylvania); Region 42 (Virginia); and Region 44 (West Virginia).. The Revised Plan includes the
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  • the Revised Plan discusses the use of interoperability channels, lists the TV/DTV interference protection criteria requirements, and provides a process for future spectrum planning and plan modification. The Revised Plan was adopted by its members on December 20, 2007, and the Region 21 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 21 Revised Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county, and was coordinated with all four regions adjacent to Region 21: Region 14 (Indiana), Region 33 (Ohio), Region 54 (Illinois-Great Lakes), and Region 45 (Wisconsin). On June 2, 2008, the Region 21 Revised Plan was placed on Public Notice for comment. We received no comments. We
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  • efficiency requirements, discusses the use of interoperability channels, and provides low power channel usage guidelines. The Plan also addresses its process for future spectrum planning and plan modification. The Plan was adopted by its members on January 23, 2008, and the Region 2 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 2 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by borough area. Because no regions are adjacent to Region 2, adjacent region coordination is not required. On June 4, 2008, the Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment on the Region 2 Plan. We received no comments on the plan. Based on our review of the Plan submitted
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  • minutes. The Revised Plan describes the procedure for requesting spectrum allotments, provides detailed guidance for the use of interoperability channels; and reviews the TV/DTV interference protection criteria requirements. The Revised Plan provides a future planning procedure and CAPRAD database maintenance. The Region 45 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 45 Revised Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Revised Plan was coordinated with all five regions adjacent to Region 45: Region 13 (Illinois), Region 15 (Iowa), Region 21(Michigan), Region 22 (Minnesota), and Region 54 (Illinois-Great Lakes). The Revised Plan includes the following elements: Deletes references to the former wideband frequency ranges between 767
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  • Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety Agency Communication Requirements Through the Year 2010, WT Docket No. 96-86, First Report and Order and Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 14 FCC Rcd 152 (1998) (First Report and Order); Second Memorandum Opinion and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 16844 (2000). See also 47 C.F.R. � 90.527. See 47 C.F.R. �� 90.527, 90.531. An RPC must incorporate certain common elements into its 700 MHz plan. The 700 MHz public safety band contains 24 MHz of spectrum for public safety services at 763-775 and 793-805 MHz, and the narrowband allocation is divided into segments by designated purpose: General Use, Interoperability, Secondary Trunking, State License, Low Power and Reserve channels. A list of 700 MHz
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  • guidelines, and lists the TV/DTV interference protection criteria requirements. The Revised Plan addresses application frequency coordination, and describes its process for future spectrum planning and plan modification. The Revised Plan was adopted by its members on October 24, 2007, and the Region 7 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 7 700 MHz Revised Plan includes the following elements: Replaces references to the former 700 MHz General Use frequencies with the consolidated narrowband voice channels in the 769-775 MHz and 799-805 MHz bands; Deletes references to the assignment of wideband channels; and Modifies Appendix I - Interoperability Channels to reflect the Second Report and Order new consolidated narrowband
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  • Region 8 700 MHz Plan. Region 8 convened its first meeting on January 23, 2002, wherein it elected its chairman and vice-chairman. The Plan includes By-laws, a detailed membership list, an outreach notification process, and meeting announcements and meeting minutes. The Region 8 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Plan describes the procedures for requesting spectrum allotments and details its application procedures. In addition, the Plan reviews the interference protection criteria, system design deployment constraints, provides low power interoperability channel usage guidelines, and addresses the continued use of the CAPRAD system and frequency coordination. The Region 8 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The
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  • Review of the Region 27 Revised 700 MHz Plan. Region 27 convened its first meeting on January 22, 2003, wherein the RPC officers were elected. The Revised Plan includes By-laws, a membership list, an outreach notification process, and meeting announcements. The Region 27 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Revised Plan outlines procedures for requesting spectrum allotments, discusses the interoperability operational parameters, lists the 700 MHz band interoperability channels, and advises that the interoperability channels are administered by the Nevada Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC). Region 27 recommends a basic system design and efficiency requirements to facilitate interference protection criteria. In addition, Region 27 supports the use of
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  • spectrum utilization. The State of New York, Office of Technology, State Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) administers the interoperability channels. In addition, the Plan provides guidelines for use of low power channels and addresses the continued usage of the CAPRAD system. The Region 55 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 55 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all four adjacent regions to Region 55: Region 28 (Delaware, Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey), Region 30 (New York-Albany), Region 33 (Ohio), and Region 36 (Western Pennsylvania). On April 3, 2009, the Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment on the
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  • all systems operating in the 763-775 MHz and 793-805 MHz frequency bands. Need: The identified rules govern eligibility as well as operational, planning and licensing requirements and standards for stations licensed in the 763-775 MHz and 793-805 MHz bands. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 161, 303(g), 303(r), 332(c)(7). Section Number and Title: 90.521 Scope. 90.523 Eligibility. 90.527 Regional plan requirements. 90.531 Band plan. 90.533 Transmitting sites near the U.S./Canada or U.S./Mexico border. 90.535 Modulation and spectrum usage efficiency requirements. 90.537 Trunking requirement. 90.539 Frequency stability. 90.541 Transmitting power limits. 90.543 Emission limitations. 90.545 TV/DTV interference protection criteria. 90.549 Transmitter certification. 90.551 Construction requirements. SUBPART T-REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSING AND USE OF FREQUENCIES IN THE 220-222 MHz BAND Brief Description: The Part 90
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  • the Plan provides guidelines for use of low power channels and addresses the continued usage of the CAPRAD system. Further, the Plan provides, as reference only, an executive summary of the 700 MHz Border-Sharing Agreement Between the U.S. and Canada. The Region 30 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 30 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all five adjacent regions to Region 30: Region 8 (New York Metropolitan Area), Region 19 (New England), Region 28 (Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware), Region 36 (Western Pennsylvania), and Region 55 (New York-Buffalo). On May 4, 2009, the Bureau released a Public Notice
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  • and spectrum utilization. The State of Georgia, Georgia Technology Authority, State Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) administers the interoperability channels. In addition, the Plan provides guidelines for use of low power channels and addresses the continued usage of the CAPRAD system. The Region 10 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 10 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all five adjacent regions to Region 10, including: Region 1 (Alabama), Region 9 (Florida), Region 31 (North Carolina), Region 37 (South Carolina), and Region 39 (Tennessee). On May 8, 2009, the Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment on the Region 10
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  • Region 14 (Indiana) 700 MHz Regional Planning Committee (RPC) (Region 14) submitted a proposed 700 MHz Public Safety Plan (Plan) for General Use spectrum in the 769-775/799-805 MHz band for review and approval. In addition, on August 20, 2009, Region 14 submitted a signed certification stating that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). Background. In 1998, the Commission established a structure to allow RPCs optimal flexibility to meet state and local needs, encourage innovative use of the spectrum, and accommodate new and as yet unanticipated developments in technology and equipment. Each of the fifty-five (55) RPCs is required to submit its plan for the General Use spectrum. The Commission's role in relation to
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  • system implementation criteria and spectrum utilization. The State of Ohio, State Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) administers the interoperability channels. In addition, the Plan provides guidelines for use of low power channels and addresses the continued usage of the CAPRAD system. The Region 33 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 33 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all five adjacent regions to Region 33, including: Region 14 (Indiana), Region 17 (Kentucky), Region 21 (Michigan), Region 36 (Western Pennsylvania), Region 44 (West Virginia) and Region 55 (New York-Buffalo). On May 11, 2009, the Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment
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  • system implementation criteria and spectrum utilization. The State of Illinois Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) administers the interoperability channels. In addition, the Plan provides guidelines for use of low power channels and addresses the continued usage of the CAPRAD system. The Region 13 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 13 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all seven adjacent regions to Region 13 including: Region 14 (Indiana), Region 15 (Iowa), Region 17 (Kentucky), Region 24 (Missouri), Region 39 (Tennessee), Region 45 (Wisconsin), and Region 54 (Southern Lake Michigan). On May 15, 2009, the Bureau released a Public Notice
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  • that the relevant State Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) in each state exercises control over the SIEC designated interoperability channels. In addition, the Plan provides guidelines for use of low power channels, and addresses the initial use of the CAPRAD system. The Region 28 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 28 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all five adjacent regions to Region 28, including: Region 8 (New York Metropolitan Area), Region 20 (District of Columbia, Maryland and Northern Virginia), Region 30 (New York-Albany), Region 36 (Western Pennsylvania), and Region 55 (New York-Buffalo). On May 15, 2009, the Bureau
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  • implementation criteria and spectrum utilization. The Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin State Interoperability Executive Committees (SIECs) administer the interoperability channels. In addition, the Plan provides guidelines for use of low power channels and addresses the continued usage of the CAPRAD system. The Region 54 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 54 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all four adjacent regions to Region 54: Region 13 (Illinois), Region 14 (Indiana), Region 21 (Michigan) and Region 45 (Wisconsin). On May 14, 2009, the Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment on the Region 54 Plan. We received no comments on
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  • coordination, details the application review process, and outlines system implementation and interference protection criteria, and spectrum utilization. The California State Interoperability Executive Committee (CalSIEC) administers the interoperability channels. In addition, the Plan provides guidelines for use of low power channels. The Region 6 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 6 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all three adjacent regions to Region 6: Region 5 (Southern California), Region 27 (Nevada), and Region 35 (Oregon). On August 25, 2009, the Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment on the Region 6 Plan. We received no comments on the plan.
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  • Region 14 (Indiana) 700 MHz Regional Planning Committee (RPC) (Region 14) submitted a proposed 700 MHz Public Safety Plan (Plan) for General Use spectrum in the 769-775/799-805 MHz band for review and approval. In addition, on August 20, 2009, Region 14 submitted a signed certification stating that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). For the reasons discussed below, we approve the Region 14 700 MHz Plan. Background. In 1998, the Commission established a structure to allow RPCs optimal flexibility to meet state and local needs, encourage innovative use of the spectrum, and accommodate new and as yet unanticipated developments in technology and equipment. Each of the fifty-five (55) RPCs is required to submit
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  • allotments and frequency coordination, provides guidance for the use of interoperability channels, provides guidance on the use of narrowband low power spectrum and reviews the TV/DTV interference protection criteria requirements. The Revised Plan provides a future planning procedure and CAPRAD database maintenance. The Region 1 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to Section 90.531(a)(8). The Region 1 Revised Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use Spectrum by county. The Revised Plan was coordinated with Region 9 (Florida), Region 10 (Georgia), Region 23 (Mississippi), and Region 39 (Tennessee). In addition, Region 1 obtained Interregional Coordination Procedures and Procedures for Resolution of Disputes agreements from all four adjacent regions. The Revised Plan includes the following elements:
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  • efficiency requirements, discusses the use of interoperability channels, and provides low power channel usage guidelines. The Plan also addresses its process for future spectrum planning and plan modification. The Plan was adopted by its members on October 3, 2007, and the Region 51 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 51 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all four adjacent regions to Region 51: Region 18 (Louisiana), Region 40 (Texas-Austin), Region 49 (Texas-Central Austin area) and Region 53 (Texas-San Antonio). On July 3, 2008, the Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment on the Region 51 Plan. We received
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  • Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety Agency Communication Requirements Through the Year 2010, WT Docket No. 96-86, First Report and Order and Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 14 FCC Rcd 152 (1998) (First Report and Order); Second Memorandum Opinion and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 16844 (2000). See also 47 C.F.R. � 90.527. See 47 C.F.R. �� 90.527, 90.531. Each RPC must incorporate certain common elements into its 700 MHz plan. The 700 MHz public safety band contains 24 MHz of spectrum for public safety services at 763-775 and 793-805 MHz, and the narrowband allocation is divided into segments by designated purpose: General Use, Interoperability, Secondary Trunking, State License, Low Power and Reserve channels. A list of 700 MHz
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  • Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety Agency Communication Requirements Through the Year 2010, WT Docket No. 96-86, First Report and Order and Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 14 FCC Rcd 152 (1998) (First Report and Order); Second Memorandum Opinion and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 16844 (2000). See also 47 C.F.R. � 90.527. See 47 C.F.R. �� 90.527, 90.531. Each RPC must incorporate certain common elements into its 700 MHz plan. The 700 MHz public safety band contains 24 MHz of spectrum for public safety services at 763-775 and 793-805 MHz, and the narrowband allocation is divided into segments by designated purpose: General Use, Interoperability, Secondary Trunking, State License, Low Power and Reserve channels. A list of 700 MHz
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  • Plan describes the procedures for requesting spectrum allotments, addresses application frequency coordination, and outlines, generally, system implementation criteria and spectrum utilization. The Revised Plan explains efficiency requirements, discusses the use of interoperability channels, and provides low power channel usage guidelines. The Region 9 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 9 Revised Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Revised Plan was coordinated with the two adjacent regions to Region 9, Region 1 (Alabama) and Region 10 (Georgia), and it also obtained the required Interregional Coordination Procedures and Procedures for Resolution of Disputes agreements from both adjacent regions. On January 16, 2009, the Region
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  • P25 700 MHz system. In addition, the Plan provides low power channel usage guidelines, addresses the continued usage of the CAPRAD system, future spectrum planning, and plan modification. The Plan was adopted by its members on January 24, 2008, and the Region 18 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 18 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by parish. The Plan was coordinated with all four adjacent regions to Region 18: Region 4 (Arkansas), Region 23 (Mississippi), Region 40 (Texas-Central and Northeast), and Region 51 (Texas-Houston). On January 16, 2009, the Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment on the Region 18 Plan. We received no
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  • MHz Plan. Region 16 convened its first meeting on October 13, 2002, and elected its officers at a subsequent meeting held November 7, 2002. The Revised Plan includes By-laws, a detailed membership list, an outreach notification process and meeting announcements. The Region 16 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Plan provides detailed guidelines and procedures for spectrum allotment applications, outlines interoperability operational parameters, and lists all known public safety band interoperability channels. In addition, Region 16 supports the use of deployable systems, both conventional and trunked; provides guidelines for interoperability channel allocation on single trunked systems, and permits trunking on the interoperability channels with limitations. Region 16 Revised
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  • process, outlines system implementation criteria and spectrum utilization. The Commonwealth of Virginia, through its Interoperability Coordinator, administers the state interoperability channels. The Plan lists the RPC supported interoperability channels and identifies the minimum channel quantity for calling and tactical channels. The Region 42 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 42 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county and city areas. The Plan was coordinated with all seven adjacent regions to Region 42 including: Region 17 (Kentucky), Region 20 (District of Columbia, Maryland and Northern Virginia), Region 28 (Delaware, Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey), Region 31 (North Carolina), Region 36 (Western Pennsylvania), Region 39
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  • RPC in matters of interoperability policy. In addition, Region 35 will utilize the CAPRAD database to facilitate the application process (pre-coordination) and will require frequency advisors to update the database as applications are processed and granted by the FCC. Finally, the Region 35 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 35 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all four adjacent regions to Region 35 including: Region 6 (Northern California), Region 12 (Idaho), Region 27 (Nevada), and Region 43 (Washington). On June 11, 2010, the Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment on the Region 35 Plan. We received no
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  • attachment). On August 30, 2010, the Bureau's Policy Division extended the verbal STA to September 7, 2010. See August 30, 2010, email from Jeannie Benfaida, Policy Analyst, Policy Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, to Todd Lane, Coordinator, ComIT Telecommunications, City of Virginia Beach. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.529. State License channels are narrowband channels, as designated in Section 90.531(b), and are licensed to each state. The channels subject to the initial Waiver Request are UASI-funded expansion frequencies 689-690/774.30625, 733-734/774.58125, 805-806/775.03125, 849-850/775.30625, and 885-886/775.53125 MHz. The channels subject to the Amended Waiver Request include existing ORION system frequencies 645-646/773.03125, 725-726/774.53125, 769-770/774.80625, 813-814/775.08125, 853-854/775.33125 MHz. Amended Request for Waiver at 2 (site locations include the cities of Chesapeake, Hampton Roads, Newport
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  • Express, and Priority mail must be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW, Washington DC 20554. People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530, (202) 418-0432 (TTY). . See 47 C.F.R. �� 90.548, 90.531(b)(1). See 47 C.F.R. �� 90.528(a), 90.531(f); Service Rules for the 698-746, 747-762 and 777-792 MHz Bands, et al., PS Docket No. 06-229, Second Report and Order, 22 FCC Rcd 15289, 15415 � 348 (2007) (Second Report and Order). See Requests for Waiver of Various Petitioners to Allow the Establishment of 700 MHz Interoperable Public Safety Broadband Networks, PS Docket No.
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  • SECURITY BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PETITION FOR WAIVER FILED BY THALES COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PS Docket No. 10-233 Comment Date: December 13, 2010 Reply Comment Date: December 28, 2010 The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau seeks comment on the request for waiver filed on September 20, 2010, by Thales Communications Inc. (Thales). Thales seeks a waiver of Sections 2.106 and 90.531(b) of the Commission's rules to permit Thales to manufacture and market its ``Liberty Multiband Land Mobile Radio'' for use by 700 MHz narrowband public safety licensees operating in the 775-776/805-806 MHz Guard Band. The 775-776/805-806 MHz band segment was originally part of the 700 MHz public safety spectrum designated for narrowband use. In the 700 MHz Second Report and Order,
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  • outlines system implementation criteria and spectrum utilization. The State of Arkansas administers the state interoperability channels through the Arkansas Interoperable Communications Executive Committee (AICEC). In addition, Region 4 will utilize the CAPRAD database to facilitate the application process (pre-coordination). Finally, the Region 4 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 4 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all eight adjacent regions to Region 4 including: Region 13 (Illinois), Region 17 (Kentucky), Region 18 (Louisiana), Region 23 (Mississippi), Region 24 (Missouri), Region 34 (Oklahoma), Region 39 (Tennessee) and Region 40 (Northern Texas). On September 8, 2010, the Bureau released a
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  • interoperability channels with assistance from the RPC. In addition, the Plan provides guidelines for use of low power channels and addresses the continued usage of the CAPRAD system. The Plan was adopted by its members on January 21, 2009, and the Region 36 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 36 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all five adjacent regions to Region 36: Region 20 (District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, and Maryland), Region 33 (Ohio), Region 44 (West Virginia), and Region 55 (New York-Buffalo). On October 22, 2009, the Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment on the
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  • Board (SIGB) administers the state interoperability channels. In addition, the Plan provides guidelines for use of low power channels and addresses the continued usage of the CAPRAD system. The Plan was adopted by its members on September 17, 2009, and the Region 34 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 34 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all nine adjacent regions to Region 34 including: Region 4 (Arkansas), Region 7 (Colorado), Region 16 (Kansas), Region 18 (Louisiana), Region 24 (Missouri), Region 29 (New Mexico), Region 40 (North Texas-Dallas), Region 50 (Texas-El Paso), and Region 52 (Texas-Lubbock). On February 25,
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of City of Mesa, Arizona, Police Department Request for Waiver of Section 90.531(b)(1)(iii) of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) FCC File No. 0004383640 ORDER Adopted: June 14, 2011 Released: June 14, 2011 By the Deputy Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau: Introduction Before us is a request for waiver filed by the City of Mesa, Arizona, Police Department (Mesa). Mesa requests the licensing of
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  • required licenses to operate on the interoperability frequencies. In addition, the Plan provides guidelines for use of the low power channels, and notes that the Computer-Aided Pre-coordination Resource Database system (CAPRAD) will be utilized to facilitate the application process. Finally, the Region 31 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 31 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all four adjacent regions to Region 31 including: Region 10 (Georgia), Region 37 (South Carolina), Region 39 (Tennessee), and Region 42. On April 4, 2011, the Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment on the Region 31 Plan. We received no comments.
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  • CHANNELS IN THE 700 MHZ BAND RM-11433 Comment Date: July 15, 2011 Reply Comment Date: July 25, 2011 On March 19, 2010, the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council (NPSTC) filed a petition for rulemaking requesting that the Commission consider rule changes to permit public safety aircraft voice operations on 700 MHz narrowband channels designated for secondary trunking use in Section 90.531(b)(7). Furthermore, NPSTC recommends that the Commission limit public safety aircraft voice operations on these channels to two watts effective radiated power, which is consistent with Section 90.541(d). NPSTC bases its proposal on the State of Maryland's request to deploy air-to-ground voice operations on 700 MHz narrowband channels so it may incorporate public safety aircraft into its existing and planned 700MHz
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  • interference and promote efficient spectrum use. Need: In implementing the goal of nationwide interoperability, these rules designate public safety spectrum for day to day operational needs as well as nationwide voice interoperability, while providing technical requirements to avoid interference and increase spectrum efficiency. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 161, 303(g), 303(r) and 332(c)(7). Section Numbers and Title: 90.529 State License. 90.531(b)(4), (5), (6) Band Plan. 90.541(d) Transmitting Power Limits. 90.543 (f) and (g) Emission Limits. Brief Description: Part 90 contains the Commission rules governing private land mobile radio services. Subpart S sets forth the rules governing the licensing and operations of all systems operating in the 806-824/851-869 MHz and 896-901/935-940 MHz bands, including eligibility requirements, and operational and technical standards for
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  • required licenses to operate on the interoperability frequencies. In addition, the Plan provides guidelines for use of the low power channels, and notes that the Computer-Aided Pre-coordination Resource Database system (CAPRAD) will be utilized to facilitate the application process. Finally, the Region 15 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 15 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all six adjacent regions to Region 15 including: Region 13 (Illinois), Region 22 (Minnesota), Region 24 (Missouri), Region 26 (Nebraska), Region 38 (South Dakota), and Region 45 (Wisconsin). On April 8, 2011, the Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment on the
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  • 800 MHz Public Safety RPC meeting, the 700 MHz Public Safety RPC meeting will convene at the same location. The agenda for the 700 MHz meeting includes: Call to order Introductions Approval of agenda Approval of March 24, 2011 Meeting Minutes Old applications New applications 700 MHz RPC Plan Update Use of Low Power Interoperability Channel Pairs, 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(b)(1)(i)-(iii) Moving channels between counties or within buffer zones Elimination of obsolete appendices Updated language for Plan Consistency with Region 21 800 NPSPAC Plan Revision Writing Subcommittee Other Old business: Filing for relief from Canadian TV station which was never constructed New business Establish next meeting date Adjournment Both Region 21 Public Safety RPC meetings are open to the public. All
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  • includes guidelines for use of the low power channels. In addition, Region 49 will utilize the Computer Assisted Pre-coordination Resource and Database (CAPRAD) system to maintain its regional plan, current frequency allotments, assignments, and to facilitate the application process. Finally, the Region 49 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 49 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all four adjacent regions to Region 49 including: Region 40 (Northern Texas), Region 50 (Texas-El Paso), Region 51(Texas-Houston), and Region 53 (Texas-San Antonio). On September 29, 2010, the Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment on the Region 49 Plan. We received
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  • Information Technology (DSIT), in cooperation with Region 37. In addition, the Plan provides guidelines for use of the low power channels, and notes that the Computer-Aided Pre-coordination Resource Database system (CAPRAD) will be utilized to facilitate the application process. Finally, the Region 37 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 37 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all three adjacent regions to Region 37 including: Region 10 (Georgia), Region 31 (North Carolina) and Region 39 (Tennessee). On December 8, 2010, the Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment on the Region 37 Plan. We received no comments. Based on
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  • following the 800 MHz Public Safety RPC meeting, the 700 MHz Public Safety RPC meeting will convene at the same location. The agenda for the 700 MHz meeting includes: Call to order Introductions Approval of agenda Opportunity for public comment New Applications - Oakland County 700 MHz RPC Plan Update Use of Low Power Interoperability Channel Pairs, 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(b)(1)(i)-(iii) Elimination of obsolete appendices Recommendation for language updates in the Plan Old business Establish next meeting date Adjourn Both Region 21 Public Safety RPC meetings are open to the public. All eligible public safety providers in Region 21 may utilize these frequencies. It is essential that eligible public safety agencies in all areas of government, including state, municipality, county, and
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  • interoperability channels. Regional planning applicants must submit an interoperability plan with each application for 700 MHz channel allotments. In addition, Region 23 will utilize the Computer Assisted Pre-coordination Resource and Database system (CAPRAD) to facilitate the application process (pre-coordination). Finally, the Region 23 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 23 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. The Plan was coordinated with all four adjacent regions to Region 23 including: Region 1 (Alabama), Region 4 (Arkansas), Region 18 (Louisiana), and Region 39 (Tennessee). On September 28, 2010, the Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment on the Region 23 Plan. We received no comments.
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of State of Florida, Department of Management Services, Division of Telecommunications Request for Waiver of Section 90.531(b)(1)(iii) of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) FCC File No. 0004362039 ORDER Adopted: May 27, 2011 Released: May 27, 2011 By the Deputy Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau: Introduction Before us is a request for waiver filed by the State of Florida, Department of Management Services, Division of Telecommunications (Florida).
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  • of Administration, Public Safety Services Bureau (PSSB). In addition, the Plan provides guidelines for use of the low power channels, and notes that the Computer-Aided Pre-coordination Resource Database system (CAPRAD) will be utilized to assist with adjacent region coordination. Finally, the Region 25 Chair has certified that all planning meetings were open to the public, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a)(8). The Region 25 Plan pre-allocates the consolidated narrowband General Use spectrum by county. Region 25 coordinated the Plan with all four adjacent regions including: Region 12 (Idaho), Region 32 (North Dakota), Region 38 (South Dakota), and Region 46 (Wyoming). On January 18, 2012, the Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment on the Region 25 Plan. We received no comments.
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of State of Colorado, Governor's Office of Information Technology Request for Waiver of Section 90.531(b)(1)(iii) of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) FCC File No. 0005029158 ORDER Adopted: June 5, 2012 Released: June 5, 2012 By the Deputy Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau: Introduction The State of Colorado, Governor's Office of Information Technology (Colorado) requests a waiver to permit licensing of a transportable 700 MHz
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  • standard.'' In Appendix C, the authority citation for Part 90 is corrected to read as follows: ``AUTHORITY: Sections 4(i), 11, 303(g), 303(r), and 332(c)(7) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 161, 303(g), 303(r), 332(c)(7).'' Section 90.179(j) is corrected to read as follows: ``(j) On the Interoperability Channels in the 700 MHz Public Safety Band (See 90.531(b)(1)), hand-held and vehicular units operated by any licensee in the 700 MHz Public Safety Band or by any licensee for any public safety frequency pursuant to part 90 of the Commission's rules may communicate with or through land stations without further authorization and without a sharing agreement.'' 8. The first sentence of paragraph 4 of Appendix C is corrected to
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  • - Final Rules'' of the Fourth Memorandum Opinion and Order in this proceeding, 17 FCC Rcd 4736 (2002) as corrected by Erratum, DA 02-902 (rel. Apr. 19, 2002). Section 90.548 is further corrected to read as follows: � 90.548 Interoperability Technical Standards. (a) Transmitters operating on those narrowband channels in the 764-776 and 794-806 MHz band designated for interoperability (See 90.531) shall conform to the following technical standards: (1) Transmitters designed for voice operation shall include a 12.5 kHz bandwidth mode of operation conforming to the following standards, which are incorporated by reference: Project 25 FDMA Common Air Interface - New Technology Standards Project - Digital Radio Technical Standards, adopted April 15, 1998, Telecommunications Industry Association, ANSI/TIA/EIA-102.BAAA-1998; Project 25 Vocoder Description,
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  • considered to have been permanently discontinued. (b) For DSRCS Roadside Units (RSUs) in the 5850-5925 MHz band, it is the DSRCS licensee's responsibility to delete from the registration database any RSUs that have been discontinued. In Section 90.203(n), the text is amended to read as follows: (n) Transmitters designed to operate in the voice mode on channels designated in �� 90.531(b)(5) or 90.531(b)(6) that do not provide at least one voice path of 6.25 kHz of spectrum bandwidth shall not be manufactured in or imported into the United States after December 31, 2014. Marketing of these transmitters shall not be permitted after December 31, 2014. In Section 90.235(e), the text is amended to read as follows: (e) Until December 31, 1999,
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  • review and prior approval. The Upper 700 MHz D Block license assignment or transfer applications are precluded from the immediate approval procedures as specified in � 1.948(j)(2). The title of Section 90.176 of the Commission's Rules is revised to read as follows: � 90.176 Coordinator notification requirements on frequencies below 512 MHz, at 769-775/799-805 MHz, or at 1427-1432 MHz. Section 90.531 of the Commission's Rules is amended by revising the introductory paragraph, paragraphs (a) and (b) and removing and reserving paragraphs (c) and (d)(2) and adding new paragraphs (f) and (g) to read as follows: � 90.531 Band plan. This section sets forth the band plan for the 763-775 MHz and 793-805 MHz public safety bands. (a) Base and mobile use.
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  • that grouping the reserve spectrum into four segments of 1.35 MHz each located between the narrowband and wideband segments offers improved flexibility to accommodate future requirements that are unforeseen at this time. We, therefore, concur with NPSTC's petition and amend the placement of the wideband reserve spectrum. Low Power Narrowband Frequencies for On-scene Communications STI requests that we amend Section 90.531 of our Rules to modify the narrowband general use channel plan to designate twelve 6.25 kHz pairs specifically for nationwide use in a low power, analog modulation, person-to-person communications and personnel accountability reporting (PAR) system for on-scene, firefighting use. STI notes that firefighters, and other public safety personnel working in environmentally hazardous settings, wear protective gear and self-contained breathing apparatus
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  • 4, 251-52, 303, 309, 332 and 337, 48 Stat. 1066, 1082, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154, 251-52, 303, 309, 332 and 337, unless otherwise noted. 2. Section 90.179 is amended by adding new paragraph (j) to read as follows: � 90.179 Shared use of radio stations. ***** (j) On the Interoperability Channels in the 700 MHz Public Safety Band (See 90.531(b)(1)), hand-held and vehicular units operated by any licensee holding a license in the 700 Public Safety Band or by any licensee for any public safety frequency pursuant to Part 90 of the Commission's rules may communicate with or through land stations without further authorization and without a sharing agreement. 3. Section 90.421 is amended by adding new paragraph (a)(3) to
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  • 4, 251-52, 303, 309, 332 and 337, 48 Stat. 1066, 1082, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154, 251-52, 303, 309, 332 and 337, unless otherwise noted. 2. Section 90.179 is amended by adding new paragraph (j) to read as follows: � 90.179 Shared use of radio stations. ***** (j) On the Interoperability Channels in the 700 MHz Public Safety Band (See 90.531(b)(1)), hand-held and vehicular units operated by any licensee holding a license in the 700 Public Safety Band or by any licensee for any public safety frequency pursuant to Part 90 of the Commission's rules may communicate with or through land stations without further authorization and without a sharing agreement. 3. Section 90.421 is amended by adding new paragraph (a)(3) to
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  • and certain specialized uses are set forth in subparts J, K, N, and R. Section 90.203 is amended by adding paragraphs (m-n) to read as follows. � 90.203 Certification required. ***** (m) Applications for part 90 certification received after December 31, 2006 will not be granted to transmitters designed to operate in the voice mode on channels designated in �� 90.531(b)(5) or 90.531(b)(6) that do not provide at least one voice path per 6.25 kHz of spectrum bandwidth. (n) Transmitters designed to operate in the voice mode on channels designated in �� 90.531(b)(5) or 90.531(b)(6) that do not provide at least one voice path per 6.25 kHz of spectrum bandwidth shall not be manufactured in, or imported into the United States
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  • recommendations for the same reasons that we agree with the recommended changes to the mobile transmitter tables described above. We therefore tentatively conclude that we should revise Section 90.543 in accordance with the recommendations. We seek comment on this tentative conclusion. Section 90.543(a) - Deletion of ACCP Absolute (dBm) Values for Mobiles In the First R&O, the Commission adopted Section 90.531(d) which required all mobile and portable transmitters operating in the 700 MHz band to employ automatic power control (``APC''). The Commission simultaneously adopted Section 90.543 which, inter alia, set absolute emission limitations specifying how mobiles and portables could meet ACCP requirements using APC. In the Second MO&O, however, the Commission, persuaded by petitions for reconsideration asserting that APC was incompatible
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  • systems) and Eight Adjacent Channels (25 kHz systems) 11 C. Guard Channels 14 D. Access Priority 18 E. Channel Designation 21 F. Interoperability Channel Capability Requirement 24 1. Timeframe for Interoperability Capability 24 2. Com-Net Ericsson - Petition for Declaratory Ruling 30 G. Other Matters 32 1. Section 90.548, Interoperability technical standards 32 2. Section 90.553, Encryption 36 3. Section 90.531, Band plan 37 V. PROCEDURAL MATTERS 39 A. Regulatory Flexibility Act 39 B. Paperwork Reduction Act 40 VI. ORDERING CLAUSES 41 APPENDIX A Supplemental Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis for Fourth Memorandum Opinion and Order APPENDIX B List of Parties for Fourth Memorandum Opinion and Order APPENDIX C Final Rules APPENDIX D 700 MHz Band - Spectrum Designations APPENDIX E 700
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  • No. 96-86, Second Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 16720, 16728 � 17 (2000). See Public Safety First R&O, 14 FCC Rcd at 172-73 �� 37-38. See Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Announces Commencement of an Audit of the Construction and Operational Status of Private Land Mobile Radio Stations, Public Notice, 16 FCC Rcd 14264 (WTB 2001). See 47 C.F.R. �� 90.547, 90.531. See Development and Implementation of a Public Safety National Plan and Amendment of Part 90 to Establish Service Rules and Technical Standards for Use of the 821-824/866-869 MHz Bands by the Public Safety Services, GEN Docket No. 87-112, Report and Order, 3 FCC Rcd 905, 908 �� 27-30 (1987) See Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal,
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  • No. 96-86, Second Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 16720, 16728 � 17 (2000). See Public Safety First R&O, 14 FCC Rcd at 172-73 �� 37-38. See Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Announces Commencement of an Audit of the Construction and Operational Status of Private Land Mobile Radio Stations, Public Notice, 16 FCC Rcd 14264 (WTB 2001). See 47 C.F.R. �� 90.547, 90.531. See Development and Implementation of a Public Safety National Plan and Amendment of Part 90 to Establish Service Rules and Technical Standards for Use of the 821-824/866-869 MHz Bands by the Public Safety Services, GEN Docket No. 87-112, Report and Order, 3 FCC Rcd 905, 908 �� 27-30 (1987) See Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal,
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  • greater spectrum efficiency than systems incorporating many smaller non-trunked systems or systems trunked on fewer channels. Id. at n.181, citing Final Report of the Public Safety Wireless Advisory Committee to the FCC, Sept. 11, 1996, at 317-318. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.179(g); 700 MHz Third Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 19872 � 65. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(b) (designating certain narrowband and wideband channels in the Public Safety 700 MHz band for assignment to public safety eligibles ``subject to Commission-approved regional planning committee regional plans''). See also 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(b)(3) (designating certain low power channels in the Public Safety 700 MHz band for assignment by regional planning). See generally 47 C.F.R. � 90.527 (regional plan requirements). See
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  • greater spectrum efficiency than systems incorporating many smaller non-trunked systems or systems trunked on fewer channels. Id. at n.181, citing Final Report of the Public Safety Wireless Advisory Committee to the FCC, Sept. 11, 1996, at 317-318. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.179(g); 700 MHz Third Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 19872 � 65. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(b) (designating certain narrowband and wideband channels in the Public Safety 700 MHz band for assignment to public safety eligibles ``subject to Commission-approved regional planning committee regional plans''). See also 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(b)(3) (designating certain low power channels in the Public Safety 700 MHz band for assignment by regional planning). See generally 47 C.F.R. � 90.527 (regional plan requirements). See
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  • 217-220 MHz band: � 90.175 Frequency Coordinator Requirements. * * * * * (j) * * * (13) Except for applications for the frequencies set forth in �� 90.719(c) and 90.720, applications for frequencies in the 220-222 MHz band. (14) Applications for a state license under � 90.529. Applications for narrowband low power channels listed for itinerant use in � 90.531(b)(4). Section 90.209 is amended to read as follows: � 90.209 Bandwidth limitations. * * * * * (b) * * * (5) * * * STANDARD CHANNEL SPACING/BANDWIDTH Frequency band (MHz) Channel spacing (kHz) Authorized bandwidth (kHz) ***** 216-220 ............................. ***** ***** 6.25 ***** ***** 320/11.25/6 ***** * * * 5 Licensees will be allowed to combine contiguous channels up
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  • MHz public safety bands was the best mechanism for implementing nationwide seamless interoperability on those frequencies. See First Report and Order in WT Docket No. 96-98, 14 FCC Rcd 152 (1999), at �� 92, 116, 121. The Commission therefore chartered the NCC pursuant to the federal Advisory Committee Act effective February 25, 1999. The interoperability channels are specified in Section 90.531 of the rules, 47 C.F.R. 90.531. 47 C.F.R. 90, Subpart R. April 15, 2002 NCC letter at 1. Consideration was given to adopting both the ``A'' (Metropolitan Statistical Area interference environment) and the less stringent ``B'' (Rural Service Area interference environment) standards in order to give rural users the option of buying presumably less expensive ``B'' standard receivers. However, the
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  • 470 MHz, 764-776/794- 806 MHz, or above 800 MHz and meeting the requirements of � 90.119(b). (13) Except for applications for the frequencies set forth in �� 90.719(c) and 90.720, applications for frequencies in the 220-222 MHz band. (14) Applications for a state license under � 90.529. (15) Applications for narrowband low power channels listed for itinerant use in � 90.531(b)(4). (16) Applications for DSRCS licenses (as well as registrations for Roadside Units) in the 5850-5925 GHz band. (17) Applications for the deletion of a frequency and/or transmitter site location. Section 90.210 is amended by removing 90.210(g)(1) and redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (1) and (2), and by revising paragraph (m) to read as follows: � 90.210 Power and
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  • 470 MHz, 764-776/794- 806 MHz, or above 800 MHz and meeting the requirements of � 90.119(b). (13) Except for applications for the frequencies set forth in �� 90.719(c) and 90.720, applications for frequencies in the 220-222 MHz band. (14) Applications for a state license under � 90.529. (15) Applications for narrowband low power channels listed for itinerant use in � 90.531(b)(4). (16) Applications for DSRCS licenses (as well as registrations for Roadside Units) in the 5850-5925 GHz band. (17) Applications for the deletion of a frequency and/or transmitter site location. Section 90.210 is amended by removing 90.210(g)(1) and redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (1) and (2), and by revising paragraph (m) to read as follows: � 90.210 Power and
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  • 303(r), and 332(c)(7) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 161, 303(g), 303(r), 332(c)(7). Section 90.203 is amended to read as follows: � 90.203 Certification required. ***** (m) Applications for Part 90 certification received after December 31, 2014 will only be granted to transmitters designed to operate in the voice mode on channels designated in �� 90.531(b)(5) or 90.531(b)(6) that provide at least one voice path per 6.25 kHz of spectrum bandwidth. (n) Transmitters designed to operate in the voice mode on channels designated in �� 90.531(b)(5) or 90.531(b)(6) that do not provide at least one voice path per 6.25 kHz of spectrum bandwidth shall not be manufactured in, or imported into the United States after December
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  • 25, and 85; and Unified School District 457 of Garden City, Kansas (Stations KJR221, KJR224, and KK7146) is authorized to use Channel 25. In the 800 MHz band, five channels are reserved for ``mutual aid,'' i.e., public safety interoperability. See 47 C.F.R. �90.617(a)(1). In the 700 MHz band, 2.6 megahertz of spectrum is designated for interoperability. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(b)(1), (c)(1). Below 512 MHz, five other VHF channels (five frequencies) and four UHF channel pairs (eight frequencies) are reserved for public safety interoperability. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.20(d)(80). In accord with out determination to supplement the record on these issues, we have prepared a Supplemental Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis pertaining to these and the other issues in the Further Notice.
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  • n. 18. Id. at 3669 � 1. See id. at 3669 � 2. See id. See Report to Congress on the Study to Assess the Short-Term and Long-Term Needs for Allocations of Additional Portions of the Electromagnetic Spectrum for Federal, State, and Local Emergency Response Providers, WT Docket No. 05-157 at 13 � 26 (Dec. 16, 2005). 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(b). 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(d)(1). 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(c). Id. 47 C.F.R. �� 90.531(c) and (d)(2). A large portion of the 700 MHz public safety spectrum, approximately 53 percent (12.5 megahertz), is designated for general use by local, regional and state users. A regional planning process was adopted to govern management of this public safety spectrum. Regional Planning Committees (RPCs) are
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  • Chair, National Public Safety and Telecommunications Council, to Michael J. Wilhelm, Chief, Public Safety and Critical Infrastructure Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, WT Docket Nos. 96-86 and 05-157 (Feb. NPSTC Letter) (dated Feb. 6, 2006). The reference to ``wideband'' refers to 50 kHz systems that may utilize a bandwidth no more than 150 kHz. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(c) and (d)(2). ``Broadband'' refers to systems that may utilize a bandwidth of one megahertz or more. See Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety Agency Communications Requirements Through the Year 2010, WT Docket 96-86, Fifth Memorandum Opinion and Order, and Sixth Report and Order, and Seventh Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 20 FCC
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  • shall submit, on a quarterly basis, a full financial accounting to the Commission, in a format to be set forth in the Network Sharing Agreement, and as approved by the Commission. Such quarterly financial reports shall be filed with the Commission, with a copy to the Chiefs of the Wireless Telecommunications and the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureaus. Section 90.531 is amended by revising the introductory paragraphs and paragraphs (a), (b) and (e), removing and reserving paragraphs (c) and (d)(2) and adding new paragraphs (f) and (g) to read as follows: � 90.531 Band plan. This section sets forth the band plan for the 763-775 MHz and 793-805 MHz public safety bands. (a) Base and mobile use. The 763-775 MHz
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  • shall submit, on a quarterly basis, a full financial accounting to the Commission, in a format to be set forth in the Network Sharing Agreement, and as approved by the Commission. Such quarterly financial reports shall be filed with the Commission, with a copy to the Chiefs of the Wireless Telecommunications and the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureaus. Section 90.531 is amended by revising the introductory paragraphs and paragraphs (a), (b) and (e), removing and reserving paragraphs (c) and (d)(2) and adding new paragraphs (f) and (g) to read as follows: � 90.531 Band plan. This section sets forth the band plan for the 763-775 MHz and 793-805 MHz public safety bands. (a) Base and mobile use. The 763-775 MHz
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  • 6. For example, New York may be able to cease transmissions at a particular site for a short period of time (less than a day, so as not to unduly disrupt New York's operations) to allow the TV station to test whether New York is or is not the source of interference at a particular location. Mountain observes that Section 90.531(a), 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(a), permits mobile, portable or control station operation in the lower public safety band. See Mountain Comments, attached Technical Statement at 6. Since New York based its waiver request solely on the use of the lower band by fixed base station transmitters, Mountain indicates that the Commission should not permit New York to operate mobile, portable, or
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  • No. 06-229 (filed Mar. 27, 2007) (``U.S. Cellular Mar. 27 Ex Parte in WT Docket Nos. 06-150, 06-169, 96-86, 05-265, and 00-139, and PS Docket No. 06-229'') at 7. Within the context of the 700 MHz public safety band plan, ``wideband'' refers to 50 kHz systems that may utilize a bandwidth no more than 150 kHz. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(c) and (d)(2). To the extent a public safety entity has constructed, deployed, and is currently operating, as of the release date of this Report and Order, a wideband system pursuant to a grant of Special Temporary Authority (STA), and has reason to continue such operations beyond the current term of the STA, we will work with such entity to extend
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  • No. 06-229 (filed Mar. 27, 2007) (``U.S. Cellular Mar. 27 Ex Parte in WT Docket Nos. 06-150, 06-169, 96-86, 05-265, and 00-139, and PS Docket No. 06-229'') at 7. Within the context of the 700 MHz public safety band plan, ``wideband'' refers to 50 kHz systems that may utilize a bandwidth no more than 150 kHz. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(c) and (d)(2). To the extent a public safety entity has constructed, deployed, and is currently operating, as of the release date of this Report and Order, a wideband system pursuant to a grant of Special Temporary Authority (STA), and has reason to continue such operations beyond the current term of the STA, we will work with such entity to extend
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  • authorization, for the purposes of this section, any station which has not operated for one year or more is considered to have been permanently discontinued. 10. Section 90.203 is amended by revising paragraph (n) to read as follows: � 90.203 Certification required. * * * * * (n) Transmitters designed to operate in the voice mode on channels designated in ��90.531(b)(5) or 90.531(b)(6) that do not provide at least one voice path of 6.25 kHz of spectrum bandwidth shall not be manufactured in or imported into the United States after December 31, 2006. Marketing of these transmitters shall not be permitted after December 31, 2006. 11. Section 90.207 is amended by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows: � 90.207 Types
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  • (Station WQFE808, Reno, Nevada); and the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Stations WQGV794, Amarillo, Texas, and WQGP756, Turkey, Texas). See Further Notice, 21 FCC Rcd at 8934 � 60. The spectrum available for public safety interoperability includes five ``mutual aid'' channels in the 800 MHz band, 47 C.F.R. �90.617(a)(1), 2.6 megahertz of spectrum in the 700 MHz band, 47 C.F.R. � 90.531(b)(1), (c)(1), and five VHF channels and four UHF channel pairs below 512 MHz, 47 C.F.R. � 90.20(d)(80). In addition, the Commission recently allocated 700 MHz spectrum for nationwide, interoperable broadband public safety communications. See Service Rules for the 698-746, 747-762 and 777-792 MHz Bands; Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band, Second Report and
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  • Connecticut and Michigan. As for terminology, because the NPSPAC was not involved in the 700 MHz proceeding, it would be a misnomer to identify these 700 MHz geographic areas as NPSPAC regions. It is more accurate to refer to the regions as RPC regions because the spectrum allocation in these areas is governed by the RPCs. See 47 C.F.R. � 90.531. See Appendix A. Second Report and Order, 22 FCC Rcd at 15420 � 369. Thus, the license will cover the 50 states, the Gulf of Mexico, and the territories. Second Further Notice, 23 FCC Rcd at 8051 � 5; see also Second Report and Order, 22 FCC Rcd at 15419 � 365. In addition, in the 700 MHz Public Safety
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  • determining the data rate consideration will be given to the ratio between the bit rate and the symbol rate. 99 The narrowband segment is divided into groups of two contiguous 6.25 kHz channels. Each channel may be combined only with the other channel within its group. In addition, only contiguous groups (of 4 channels) may be combined. See new � 90.531(e) for details. This will limit the number of possible channel center frequencies, simplifying equipment design and promoting a competitive market for equipment by ensuring that each manufacturer's equipment operates on the same set of channel center frequencies. Furthermore, it will eliminate the risk that "orphan" or guardband 6.25 kHz channels, which may not be usable, will be formed. 100 Under
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  • operation and are not subject to regional planning or frequency coordination. CAPTION: Table 1. 700 MHz Narrowband Channels Channel Name Description General Use Narrowband All narrowband channels established in the four narrow band segments other than the narrowband interoperability channels, narrowband reserve channels, narrowband low power itinerant channels, and narrowband state channels are considered general use narrowband channels. See Rule 90.531(b)(6) Narrowband Low Power These narrowband channels are designated for low power use for on-scene incident response purposes using mobiles and portables. See Rule 90.531(b)(3) Narrowband Low Power Itinerant These narrowband low power itinerant channels are designated for low power use for on-scene incident response purposes using mobiles and portables. See Rule 90.531(b)(4) The two narrowband segments are 769-775 MHz (Channels
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  • meeting the requirements of � 90.119(b). (13) Applications for itinerant operation in the 217-220 MHz band. (14) Except for applications for the frequencies set forth in �� 90.719(c) and 90.720, applications for frequencies in the 220-222 MHz band. (15) Applications for a state license under � 90.529. (16) Applications for narrowband low power channels listed for itinerant use in � 90.531(b)(4) 47. Section 90.176 is amended as follows: � 90.176 Coordinator notification requirements on frequencies below 512 MHz, at 764- 776/794-806 MHz, or at 1427-1432 MHz . (a) Frequencies below 470 MHz. Within one business day of making a frequency recommendation, each frequency coordinator must notify and provide the information indicated in Federal Communications Commission FCC 02-152 110 paragraph (g) of
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  • to Section 1.925(b)(3) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. � 1.925(b)(3), which provides that grant of a request for waiver is warranted if (a) the underlying purpose of the rule would not be served or would be frustrated by application to the instant 6 The term "narrowband" refers to bandwidth less than or equal to 25 kHz. 47 C.F.R. � 90.531 sets forth the band plan for the 764-776 MHz and 794-806 MHz public safety bands. 7 First Report, 14 FCC Rcd at 213 � 135; see also 47 C.F.R. � 90.547. 8 5 U.S.C., App. 2 (1988). 9 At the time of Dataradio's waiver request and release of the Waiver Order, Section 90.547 read as follows: "Mobile and portable transmitters
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  • that grouping the reserve spectrum into four segments of 1.35 MHz each located between the narrowband and wideband segments offers improved flexibility to accommodate future requirements that are unforeseen at this time. We, therefore, concur with NPSTC's petition and amend the placement of the wideband reserve spectrum. Low Power Narrowband Frequencies for On-scene Communications STI requests that we amend Section 90.531 of our Rules to modify the narrowband general use channel plan to designate twelve 6.25 kHz pairs specifically for nationwide use in a low power, analog modulation, person-to-person communications and personnel accountability reporting (PAR) system for on-scene, firefighting use. STI notes that firefighters, and other public safety personnel working in environmentally hazardous settings, wear protective gear and self-contained breathing apparatus
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  • 4, 251-52, 303, 309, 332 and 337, 48 Stat. 1066, 1082, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154, 251-52, 303, 309, 332 and 337, unless otherwise noted. 2. Section 90.179 is amended by adding new paragraph (j) to read as follows: � 90.179 Shared use of radio stations. ***** (j) On the Interoperability Channels in the 700 MHz Public Safety Band (See 90.531(b)(1)), hand-held and vehicular units operated by any licensee holding a license in the 700 Public Safety Band or by any licensee for any public safety frequency pursuant to Part 90 of the Commission's rules may communicate with or through land stations without further authorization and without a sharing agreement. 3. Section 90.421 is amended by adding new paragraph (a)(3) to
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  • at this airport or this license is no longer valid.|||||P 3036|CG|Section 87.145(b) of the Commission's Rules is waived for the term of this license to allow the use of non-type accepted equipment.|||||P 3037|CG|Authorization secondary to existing and future Canadian operations and subject to applicable Treaty obligations.|||||P 3038|CG|Station must be operated in accordance with RCTA-217, as amended.|||||P 3039|LP|In accordance with Section 90.531(b)(5), only frequencies designated for direct licensing to each state (including U. S. territories, districts, and possessions) are authorized.|||||P 3040|LP|In accordance with Section 90.533, operation of public safety transmitters must not cause harmful interference to the reception of television broadcasts transmitted by UHF TV broadcast stations located in Canada. Public safety base, control, and mobile tr|ansmitters must comply with the interference
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  • band plan for the public safety 700 MHz band, as set forth in the First Report and Order, designates thirty-two 12.5 kHz interoperability channel sets. The spectrum on both sides (immediately adjacent) of the 12.5 kHz interoperability channels is part of the reserve spectrum. Ericsson sought reconsideration of our decision on the issue of our interoperability channel plan. Generally, Section 90.531(d)(1) of our Rules permits the combining of two or four narrowband channels. For interoperability, however, the channel plan provides only for a maximum combination of two 6.25 kHz narrowband channels (to form 12.5 kHz channel sets), instead of four contiguous 6.25 kHz narrowband channels (to form 25 kHz channels). Further, Section 90.531(d) of our Rules states, in part, ``channels designated
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  • determining the data rate consideration will be given to the ratio between the bit rate and the symbol rate. 99 The narrowband segment is divided into groups of two contiguous 6.25 kHz channels. Each channel may be combined only with the other channel within its group. In addition, only contiguous groups (of 4 channels) may be combined. See new � 90.531(e) for details. This will limit the number of possible channel center frequencies, simplifying equipment design and promoting a competitive market for equipment by ensuring that each manufacturer's equipment operates on the same set of channel center frequencies. Furthermore, it will eliminate the risk that "orphan" or guardband 6.25 kHz channels, which may not be usable, will be formed. 100 Under
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  • MHz public safety bands was the best mechanism for implementing nationwide seamless interoperability on those frequencies. See First Report and Order in WT Docket No. 96-98, 14 FCC Rcd 152 (1999), at �� 92, 116, 121. The Commission therefore chartered the NCC pursuant to the federal Advisory Committee Act effective February 25, 1999. The interoperability channels are specified in Section 90.531 of the rules, 47 C.F.R. 90.531. 47 C.F.R. 90, Subpart R. April 15, 2002 NCC letter at 1. Consideration was given to adopting both the ``A'' (Metropolitan Statistical Area interference environment) and the less stringent ``B'' (Rural Service Area interference environment) standards in order to give rural users the option of buying presumably less expensive ``B'' standard receivers. However, the
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  • operation and are not subject to regional planning or frequency coordination. CAPTION: Table 1. 700 MHz Narrowband Channels Channel Name Description General Use Narrowband All narrowband channels established in the four narrow band segments other than the narrowband interoperability channels, narrowband reserve channels, narrowband low power itinerant channels, and narrowband state channels are considered general use narrowband channels. See Rule 90.531(b)(6) Narrowband Low Power These narrowband channels are designated for low power use for on-scene incident response purposes using mobiles and portables. See Rule 90.531(b)(3) Narrowband Low Power Itinerant These narrowband low power itinerant channels are designated for low power use for on-scene incident response purposes using mobiles and portables. See Rule 90.531(b)(4) The two narrowband segments are 769-775 MHz (Channels