27 April 1998 Source: http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/aaces002.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------- [April 27, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 80)] [Unified Agenda] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:ua27ap98_050-1] [Page 22943-22948] FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) _______________________________________________________________________ [[Page 22943]] _______________________________________________________________________ Part LII Federal Communications Commission _______________________________________________________________________ Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 22944]] FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Ch. I Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions; April 1998 AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. _______________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: Twice a year, the Commission publishes a list in the Unified Agenda of those major items and other significant proceedings under development or review that pertain to the Regulatory Flexibility Act. See 5 U.S.C. 602. The Agenda also provides the CFR citations and legal authorities which govern these proceedings. The Agenda will be published in the Federal Register in April and October of each year. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 1919 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Belford Lawson, Attorney-Adviser, Office of Communications Business Opportunities, FCC, Room 644E, 1919 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20554, (202) 418-7264. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Unified Agenda of Major and Other Significant Proceedings The Commission encourages public participation in the FCC rulemaking process. To help keep the public informed of significant rulemaking proceedings, the Commission has prepared an agenda of important proceedings now in progress. OMB will publish the Unified Agenda in the Federal Register in April and October of each year. The following terms may be helpful in understanding the status of the proceedings included in this report: Docket Number--assigned to a proceeding if the Commission has issued either a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking or a Notice of Inquiry concerning the matter under consideration. The Commission has used docket numbers since January 1, 1978. Docket numbers consist of the last two digits of the calendar year in which the docket was established, plus a sequential number, which begins at 1 with the first docket initiated during a calendar year (e.g., Docket No. 80-1 or Docket No. 83-1). The abbreviation for the responsible Bureau usually precedes the docket number, as in ``MM Docket No. 79-164,'' which indicates that the responsible Bureau is the Mass Media Bureau. A docket number consisting of only five digits (e.g., Docket No. 29622) indicates that the docket was established before January 1, 1978. Notice of Inquiry (NOI)--issued by the Commission when it is seeking information on a broad subject or trying to generate ideas on a given topic. A comment period is specified during which all interested parties may submit comments. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)--issued by the Commission when it is proposing a specific change to the FCC Rules and Regulations. Before any changes are actually made, interested parties may submit written comments on the proposals. Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O)--issued by the Commission to deny a petition for rulemaking, conclude an inquiry, modify a decision, or deny a petition for reconsideration of a decision. Rulemaking (RM) Number--assigned to a proceeding after the appropriate Bureau/Office has reviewed a petition for rulemaking but before the Commission has taken action on the petition. Report and Order (R&O)--issued by the Commission to state a new or amended rule or state that the FCC Rules will not be changed. Magalie Roman Salas, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. CABLE SERVICES BUREAU--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4098 Digital Must Carry................................................................... 3060-AG91 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CABLE SERVICES BUREAU--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4099 Implementation of Section 551 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Parental Choice in Television Programming............................................................. 3060-AG59 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CABLE SERVICES BUREAU--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4100 Cable Television Rate Regulation..................................................... 3060-AF41 4101 Cable Television Rate Regulation: Cost of Service.................................... 3060-AF48 4102 Customer Service Standards........................................................... 3060-AF69 [[Page 22945]] 4103 Small Systems........................................................................ 3060-AF71 4104 Cable Home Wiring.................................................................... 3060-AG02 4105 Over the Air Reception Devices....................................................... 3060-AG24 4106 Closed Captioning.................................................................... 3060-AG26 4107 Cable Act Reform..................................................................... 3060-AG27 4108 Competitive Availability of Navigation Devices....................................... 3060-AG28 4109 Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pole Attachment Provisions........................... 3060-AG71 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMON CARRIER BUREAU--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4110 Rules and Policies Regarding Calling Number Identification Services (CC Docket 91- 281).................................................................................. 3060-AF07 4111 Administration of the North American Numbering Plan.................................. 3060-AF50 4112 The Use of N11 Codes and Other Abbreviated Dialing Arrangements...................... 3060-AF51 4113 In the Matter of Billed Party Preference for 0+ InterLATA Calls...................... 3060-AF60 4114 Implementation of the Universal Service Portions of the 1996 Telecommunications Act.. 3060-AF85 4115 Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)........................................... 3060-AG08 4116 Toll Free Service Access Codes, Fourth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order................................................................................. 3060-AG11 4117 Implementation of Section 273 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Notice of Proposed Rulemaking................................................................... 3060-AG36 4118 Implementation of Non-Accounting Safeguards, Sec. 271 & 272 of Communications Act of 1996 & Regulatory Treatment of LEC Provisions of Interexchange Svcs. Orig. in LEC Local Exch. Area...................................................................... 3060-AG37 4119 Policies and Rules Governing Interstate Pay-Per-Call and Other Information Services Pursuant to the Telecommunications Act of 1996........................................ 3060-AG42 4120 Telecommunications Carriers' Use of Customer Proprietary Network Information and Other Customer Information............................................................ 3060-AG43 4121 Telemessaging, Electronic Publishing, and Alarm Monitoring Services.................. 3060-AG44 4122 Policy and Rules Concerning the Interstate, Interexchange Marketplace; Implementation of Section 254(g) of the Communications Act of 1934, As Amended....................... 3060-AG45 4123 Implementation of the Subscriber Selection Changes Provision of the Telecommunications Act of of 1996..................................................... 3060-AG46 4124 Implementation of Section 402(b)(1)(a) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (LEC Tariff Streamlining Provisions)....................................................... 3060-AG47 4125 Regulatory Treatment of LEC Provision of Interexchange Service Originating in the LEC's Local Exchange Area............................................................. 3060-AG48 4126 Access Charge Reform................................................................. 3060-AG49 4127 Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Second Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order........................ 3060-AG50 4128 Enhanced 911 Services for Wireline................................................... 3060-AG60 4129 Administration of the North American Numbering Plan, Carrier Identification Codes (CICs)................................................................................ 3060-AG61 4130 Implementation of Section 402(b)(2)(A) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996......... 3060-AG62 4131 In the Matter of Inside Wire, Third Report and Order................................. 3060-AG63 4132 Implementation of the Pay Telephone Reclassification and Compensation Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (Second Report and Order).......................... 3060-AG64 4133 Amendment of Rules Governing Procedures To Be Followed When Formal Complaints Are Filed Against Common Carriers......................................................... 3060-AG65 4134 Computer III Further Remand Proceedings: Bell Operating Company Provision Of Enhanced Services.............................................................................. 3060-AG72 4135 Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Detariffing Of Interstate Exchange Access Services For Non-Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers.................................... 3060-AG73 4136 In the Matter of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA), Notice of Proposed Rulemaking......................................................... 3060-AG74 4137 In the Matter of the Telecommunications Relay Services, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Telecommunications Act of 1996...................... 3060-AG75 4138 In the Matter of Telecommunications Relay Services, and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Telecommunications Act of 1996...................... 3060-AG76 4139 Toll Fraud........................................................................... 3060-AG77 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 22946]] COMMON CARRIER BUREAU--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4140 Expanded Interconnection With Local Telephone Company Facilities..................... 3060-AF04 4141 In the Matter of Intelligent Networks................................................ 3060-AF08 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPLIANCE AND INFORMATION BUREAU--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4142 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 73, Subpart G, of the Commission's Rules Regarding the Emergency Alert System............................................................ 3060-AF21 4143 In the Matter of the Commission's Forfeiture Policy Statement and Amendment of Section 1.80 of the Rules To Incorporate the Forfeiture Guidelines.................... 3060-AF65 4144 In the Matter of Amendment of the Commission's Rules Concerning the Inspection of Radio Installations on Large Cargo and Small Passenger Ships.......................... 3060-AG13 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4145 V-Chip Technical Requirements........................................................ 3060-AG90 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4146 Allocation of 455-456 MHz and 459-460 MHz............................................ 3060-AG89 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4147 Standards for ISM Equipment.......................................................... 3060-AE97 4148 Revision of Marketing and Authorization Process...................................... 3060-AF29 4149 RF Exposure Standard................................................................. 3060-AF32 4150 Cable System Compatibility With TV Receivers and VCRs................................ 3060-AF38 4151 Wind Profiler Radar Systems.......................................................... 3060-AF45 4152 Millimeter Wave Spectrum Allocation.................................................. 3060-AF61 4153 Digital Equipment Deregulation....................................................... 3060-AF73 4154 MSS Spectrum Allocation.............................................................. 3060-AF75 4155 Arecibo Coordination Zone............................................................ 3060-AG15 4156 Spread Spectrum Rules................................................................ 3060-AG17 4157 Medical Care Telemetry Devices....................................................... 3060-AG18 4158 Unlicensed NII at 5 GHz.............................................................. 3060-AG19 4159 Revision of the Experimental Radio Service Regulations............................... 3060-AG55 4160 Reallocation of TV Channels 60-69.................................................... 3060-AG69 4161 Streamline the Equipment Authorization Process....................................... 3060-AG70 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 22947]] OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4162 Digital Audio Broadcasting........................................................... 3060-AE81 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTERNATIONAL BUREAU--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4163 Streamlining Regulations Related to International Common Carriers.................... 3060-AG84 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTERNATIONAL BUREAU--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4164 Streamlining the Commission's Rules and Regulations for Satellite Application and Licensing Procedures.................................................................. 3060-AD70 4165 Satellite Communications--NGO MSS.................................................... 3060-AF42 4166 Establishing Rules and Policies for the Use of Spectrum for Mobile Satellite Service in the L-Band......................................................................... 3060-AF89 4167 Preemption of Local Zoning Regulation of Satellite Earth Stations.................... 3060-AF92 4168 Establishment of Rules and Policies for the Digital Audio Radio Satellite Service in the 2310-2360 MHz Frequency Band...................................................... 3060-AF93 4169 Redesignation of the 27.5-29.5 GHz Frequency Band.................................... 3060-AF94 4170 Amendment of Policy To Allow Non-U.S. Licensed Space Stations To Provide Service in the United States..................................................................... 3060-AG31 4171 Rules and Policies on Foreign Participation in the U.S. Telecommunications Market.... 3060-AG67 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MASS MEDIA BUREAU--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4172 Advanced Television Service (MM Docket 87-268)....................................... 3060-AE24 4173 Transfer of Control of Non-Stock Entities MM Docket 89-77............................ 3060-AE31 4174 Local Television Ownership Rule MM Docket No. 91-221................................. 3060-AF79 4175 Filing of Television Network Affiliation Contracts MM Docket 95-40................... 3060-AF80 4176 Rules Governing Broadcast Television Advertising MM Docket 95-90..................... 3060-AF81 4177 Attribution of Broadcast Interests MM Docket Nos. 94-150, 92-51, 87-154.............. 3060-AF82 4178 EEO Streamlining Proposals (MMB Docket 96-16)........................................ 3060-AG29 4179 Minor Modifications of Broadcast Licenses Without Prior Construction Permit.......... 3060-AG30 4180 Newspaper/Broadcast Cross-Ownership.................................................. 3060-AG53 4181 National Television Ownership Rules MM Docket Nos. 96-222, 91-221, 87-8.............. 3060-AG54 4182 Main Studio/Public File Requirements for Broadcasters (MMB Docket 97-138)............ 3060-AG68 4183 Competitive Bidding for Broadcast Services........................................... 3060-AG78 4184 1998 Biennial Review of Broadcast Ownership.......................................... 3060-AG79 4185 1998 Biennial Review-Streamlining of Mass Media Applications, Rules, and Processes... 3060-AG80 4186 Review of Technical Rules in Part 73 and 74.......................................... 3060-AG81 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MASS MEDIA BUREAU--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4187 Broadcast EEO: Reconsideration....................................................... 3060-AD73 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 22948]] OFFICE OF MANAGING DIRECTOR--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4188 Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for FY 1998............................. 3060-AG66 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OFFICE OF MANAGING DIRECTOR--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4189 Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for FY 1997............................. 3060-AG51 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4190 Amendment of Part 80 of the Commission's Rules Concerning VHF Maritime Operations.... 3060-AF14 4191 Rulemaking to Amend Part 1 and Part 21 to Redesignate the 27.5-29.5 GHz Band and To Establish Rules and Policies for Local Multi-Point Distribution Service............... 3060-AF26 4192 Refarming............................................................................ 3060-AF35 4193 Future Development of 800 MHz SMR; Competitive Bidding Wide Area..................... 3060-AF47 4194 Interconnection Obligations Pertaining to Commercial Mobile Radio Services........... 3060-AF58 4195 Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act, Competitive Bidding; Narrowband PCS Competitive Bidding Rules.............................................. 3060-AF99 4196 Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act, Competitive Bidding; IVDS Competitive Bidding Rules............................................................. 3060-AG00 4197 39 GHz Channel Plan.................................................................. 3060-AG16 4198 Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act, Competitive Bidding Broadband PCS F Block Rules........................................................... 3060-AG21 4199 Third Report and Order and Fifth NPRM Regarding Licensing and Operation of 220-222 MHz Band.............................................................................. 3060-AG23 4200 Revision of the Commission's Rules To Ensure Compatibility With Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems............................................................. 3060-AG34 4201 Wireless Communications Services..................................................... 3060-AG56 4202 Implementation of Section 225 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Access to Telecommunication Services and Equipment and Customer Premise Equipment by Persons With Disabilities..................................................................... 3060-AG58 4203 Development of Operational, Technical, and Spectrum Requirements for Public Safety Communications Requirements........................................................... 3060-AG85 4204 Multiple Access Systems.............................................................. 3060-AG86 4205 Amendment of Part I of the Commission's Rules--Competitive Bidding Procedures........ 3060-AG87 4206 Amendment of the Commission's Rules Regarding Installment Payment Financing Payment for Personal Communications Services (``PCS'') Licensees.............................. 3060-AG88 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________________________________