47 CFR Part 95, Subpart B - Family Radio Service (FRS)
- § 95.501 Scope.
- § 95.503 Definitions, FRS.
- §§ 95.505-95.517 [Reserved]
- § 95.519 FRS replacement parts.
- §§ 95.521-95.529 [Reserved]
- § 95.531 Permissible FRS uses.
- § 95.533 Prohibited FRS uses.
- §§ 95.535-95.559 [Reserved]
- § 95.561 FRS transmitter certification.
- § 95.563 FRS channels.
- § 95.565 FRS frequency accuracy.
- § 95.567 FRS transmit power.
- § 95.569 [Reserved]
- § 95.571 FRS emission types.
- § 95.573 FRS authorized bandwidth.
- § 95.575 FRS modulation limits.
- § 95.577 FRS tone requirements.
- § 95.579 FRS unwanted emissions limits.
- §§ 95.581-95.585 [Reserved]
- § 95.587 FRS additional requirements.
- § 95.589 [Reserved]
- § 95.591 Sales of FRS combination radios prohibited.
- §§ 95.593-95.699 [Reserved]
Title 47 published on 11-Jan-2018 04:37
The following are ALL rules, proposed rules, and notices (chronologically) published in the Federal Register relating to 47 CFR Part 95 after this date.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2018-01407 RIN WT Docket No. 10-112 Report No. 3083 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Petitions for reconsideration. Oppositions to the Petitions must be filed on or before February 12, 2018. Replies to an opposition must be filed on or before February 20, 2018. 47 CFR Parts 1, 22, 24, 27, 30, 74, 80, 90, 95, and 101 Petitions for Reconsideration & Clarification (Petitions) have been filed in the Commission's rulemaking proceeding by Jeff Chalmers, on behalf of American Messaging Services, LLC; David Alban, on behalf of Sensus USA Inc. and Sensus Spectrum LLC; Kenneth E. Hardman, on behalf of Critical Messaging Association and Mark E. Crosby, on behalf of Enterprise Wireless Alliance.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2017-26728 RIN WT Docket No. 10-119, RM-10762, RM-10844 Report No. 3082 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Petitions for Reconsideration. Oppositions to the Petition must be filed on or before December 27, 2017. Replies to an opposition must be filed on or before January 8, 2018. 47 CFR Part 95 Petitions for Reconsideration (Petition) have been filed in the Commission's rulemaking proceeding by Charles S. Farlow, on behalf of Medtronic, Inc., Chuck Powers on behalf of Motorola Solutions, Inc., and Michael E. Williams, on behalf of Cobra Electronics Corporation.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. C1-2017-18463 RIN ET Docket No. 15-26 FCC 17-94 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Parts 1, 2, 15, 90, 95, and 97
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2017-18463 RIN ET Docket No. 15-26 FCC 17-94 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Final rule. Effective date: Effective October 20, 2017, except for § 15.37(l), which is effective September 20, 2018. Applicability date: Section 15.37(o) was applicable beginning July 13, 2017. 47 CFR Parts 1, 2, 15, 90, 95, and 97 In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) amends its rules to permit vehicular radars and certain non-vehicular fixed and mobile radars used at airports to operate in the entire 76-81 GHz band on an interference-protected basis. Access to the entire 76-81 GHz band is intended to provide sufficient spectrum bandwidth to enable the deployment of wideband high-precision short-range vehicular radar (SRR) applications, such as blind spot detectors, that can enhance the safety of drivers and other road users, while continuing to allow the deployment of proven long-range vehicular radar (LRR) applications, such as adaptive cruise control. The amended rules also permit the deployment in airport air operations areas of fixed and mobile radars that detect foreign object debris (FOD) on runways, which could harm aircraft on take-off and landing, and aircraft-mounted radars that can help aircraft avoid colliding with equipment, buildings, and other aircraft while moving on airport grounds. In addition, the amended rules allow for the continued shared use of the 76-81 GHz band by other incumbent users, including amateur radio operators and the scientific research community.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2017-18501 RIN WT Docket No. 10-112 FCC 17-105 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Final rule. Effective October 2, 2017, except for the amendments to §§ 1.949, 1.950, and 1.953, which contain information collection requirements that require approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), and which the Commission will announce by publishing a document in the Federal Register . The amendments to paragraphs (e), (q)(7), (r)(6), (s)(6), and (t)(6) of § 27.14 will become effective after OMB review and approval of § 1.949, which the Commission will announce by publishing a document in the Federal Register ; and the amendments to §§ 22.317, 22.947, 27.17, 30.106, 74.632, 90.157, 90.631, and 101.65 will become effective after OMB review and approval of § 1.953, and which the Commission will announce by publishing a document in the Federal Register . 47 CFR Parts 1, 22, 24, 27, 30, 74, 80, 90, 95, and 101 In this document, the Federal Communications Commission adopts rules to streamline and harmonize the Commission's license renewal and service continuity rules for the Wireless Radio Services (WRS). This unified regulatory framework includes: establishing a consistent standard for renewing wireless licenses; setting forth safe harbors providing expedited renewal for licensees that meet their initial term construction requirement and generally remain operating at or above that level; adopting consistent service continuity rules, which provide for automatic termination of any license on which a licensee permanently discontinues service or operation; eliminating unnecessary, legacy “comparative renewal rules”; and requiring that when portions of geographic licenses are sold, both parties to the transaction have a clear construction obligation and penalty in the event of failure, closing a loophole used to avoid the Commission's construction requirements. This action will enhance competition and facilitate robust use of the nation's scarce spectrum resources.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2017-18500 RIN WT Docket No. 10-112 FCC 17-105 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Proposed rule. Interested parties may file comments on or before October 2, 2017, and reply comments on or before October 31, 2017. 47 CFR Parts 1, 22, 24, 27, 30, 74, 80, 90, 95, and 101 In this document, the Federal Communications Commission seeks additional comment on a range of possible actions that may advance the Commission's goal of increasing the number of rural Americans with access to wireless communications services. In order to encourage investment in wireless networks, facilitate access to scarce spectrum resources, and promote the rapid deployment of mobile services to rural Americans, the Commission seeks comment on additional, reasonable construction obligations during renewal terms that are targeted to reach rural areas that lack adequate service.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2017-17395 RIN WT Docket Nos. 10-119 RM-10762, RM-10844 FCC 17-57 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Final rule. Effective September 28, 2017. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of September 28, 2017. 47 CFR Parts 1, 15, 73, and 95 The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopted a comprehensive reorganization of and update to the rules governing the Personal Radio Services (PRS). PRS provides for a wide variety of wireless devices that are used by the general public for personal communication uses, which include applications like walkie-talkies, radio controlled model toys, Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs), medical implant devices and other uses. In addition to the comprehensive review and update of the rules to reflect modern practices, the Commission enhanced the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) to allow new digital applications, allot additional interstitial channels and extend the license term from five to ten years. It also allotted additional channels to the Family Radio Service (FRS) and increased the power on certain FRS channels from 0.5 Watts to two Watts. It also updated the CB Radio Service to allow hands-free headsets, removed a restriction on communicating over long distances and removed other outdated requirements. These changes and others outlined below will update PRS rules to be more in line with current public demands for the services and will make the rules easier to read and find information, while also removing outdated requirements and removing unnecessary rules.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2017-03752 RIN WT Docket No. 14-36 FCC 16-119 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Final rule; announcement of effective date. The rule amendments to 47 CFR 80.233, 80.1061, 95.1402 and 95.1403, published at 81 FR 90739, December 15, 2016, are effective on February 27, 2017. 47 CFR Parts 80 and 95 In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved, for a period of three years, information collection requirements adopted in the Commission's Report and Order, FCC 16-119. This document is consistent with the Report and Order, which stated that the Commission would publish a document in the Federal Register announcing OMB approval and the effective date of the rules.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2016-29612 RIN WTB Docket No. 14-36 FCC 16-119 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Final rule. Effective January 17, 2017 except for the amendments to §§ 80.233, 80.1061, 95.1402 and 95.1403 which contain information collection requirements that are not effective until approved by the Office of Management and Budget. The FCC will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date for those amendments. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of January 17, 2017, except for the publications in §§ 80.7 (amendatory instruction #7), 80.233, 80.1061, 95.1402 and 95.1403 which are in sections that contain information collection requirements that are not effective until approved by the Office of Management and Budget. The FCC will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the approval date for the incorporation by reference of publications into those sections. 47 CFR Parts 1, 25, 80 and 95 In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) addresses a number of important issues regarding updating rules and requirements for technologies used to locate and rescue distressed ships and individuals in distress at sea or on land to provide better and more accurate data to rescue personnel. The Commission also addresses issues regarding radar equipment, the use of portable marine Very High Frequency (VHF) transmitters by persons on shore; permitting VHF digital small message service (VDSMS); and allowing assignment or transfer of control of ship station licenses. The Commission is amending its rules to permit the maritime community to make use of the most advanced and reliable communications technologies available for the alerting of search and rescue authorities when a vessel or individual is in distress, and to further the Commission's goal of ensuring that the spectrum allocated for emergency communications is used effectively and efficiently.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2016-09058 RIN ET Docket No. 15-170 DA 16-348 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Proposed rule. Submit comments on or before May 5, 2016. Reply Comment Date: May 16, 2016. 47 CFR Parts 2, 22, 24, 25, 27, 90, 95 and 101 In this document, the Commission acknowledges the publication of ANSI C63.26-2015 “American National Standard for Compliance Testing of Transmitters Used in Licensed Radio Services” and seeks comment on incorporating it into the Commission's rules by reference as part of an open rulemaking proceeding that addresses its equipment authorization (EA) rules and procedures. The standard was recently published and is now an “active standard”—that is, the standards association considers it to be valid, current, and approved.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2015-29496 RIN ET Docket No. 14-165 FCC 15-99 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Final rule. Effective December 23, 2015, except for the amendments to §§ 15.713(b)(2)(iv) through (v), (j)(4), (j)(10), and (j)(11), 15.715(n) through (q), 27.1320, and 95.1111(d), which contain new or modified information collection requirements that require approval by the OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The Commission will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date when approved by OMB. The incorporation by reference listed in the rules is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of December 23, 2015. 47 CFR Parts 2, 15, 27, 74, and 95 The Commission recently adopted rules to repurpose broadcast television spectrum for new wireless services via an incentive auction. This document modifies Commission rules for unlicensed wireless devices and wireless microphones in the reconstituted TV bands and the new 600 MHz band. This document modifies the Commission's rules for unlicensed operations in the frequency bands that are now and will continue to be allocated and assigned to broadcast television services (TV bands), including fixed and personal/portable white space devices and unlicensed wireless microphones. It adopts technical and operational rules for unlicensed devices and wireless microphones in the 600 MHz guard bands, including the duplex gap, and in the 600 MHz band that will be repurposed for new wireless services. It also adopts rules for fixed and personal/portable white space device operation on channel 37 and for the operation of unlicensed wireless microphones in the TV bands. This document modify the white space database rules to implement certain decisions, including protecting areas where new 600 MHz service licensees commence operation and areas used by incumbent services on channel 37.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2015-21963 RIN FCC 15-81 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Final rule. Effective September 8, 2015. 47 CFR Parts 0, 2, 11, 15, 18, 73, 74, 76, 78, 80, 90, 95, and 97 The Federal Communications Commission (the Commission) acts to improve the Commission's efficiency, effectively manage Commission resources, and align the Commission's field enforcement activities with contemporary needs for a field enforcement presence. The Commission, the Office of Managing Director and the Enforcement Bureau will take several actions to realign the mission and resources of its 24 field offices. The Bureau's field offices will primarily support the enforcement of the Commission's radio frequency spectrum rules and other key regulations in a manner likely to have the greatest impact, in the most cost effective way possible.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2015-14494 RIN GN Docket No. 12-354 FCC 15-47 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Final rule. Effective July 23, 2015, except for §§ 96.17(d), 96.21(a)(3), 96.23(b), 96.29, 96.33(b), 96.35(e), 96.39(a), 96.39(c)-(g), 96.41(d)(1), 96.43(b), 96.45(b), 96.45(d), 96.49, 96.51, 96.57(a)-(c), 96.59(a), 96.61, 96.63, and 96.67(b)-(c) which contain information collection requirements that are not effective until approved by the Office of Management and Budget. The FCC will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date for those sections. 47 CFR Parts 0, 1, 2, 90, 95, and 96 In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopts rules to establish a new Citizens Broadband Radio Service in the 3550—3700 MHz band. This document implements a three-tiered spectrum authorization framework in the 3550-3700 MHz band to facilitate a variety of small cell and other broadband uses of the band on a shared basis with incumbent federal and non-federal users.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2015-14495 RIN GN Docket No. 12-354 FCC 15-47 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Proposed rule. Submit comments on or before July 15, 2015 and reply comments on or before August 14, 2015. 47 CFR Parts 1, 2, 90, 95, and 96 In this document, the Commission seeks comment on three specific issues related to the establishment of a new Citizens Broadband Radio Service in the 3550-3700 MHz band (3.5 GHz Band). These issues are: Defining “use” of Priority Access License frequencies; implementing secondary markets in Priority Access Licenses; and optimizing protections for Fixed Satellite Services.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2015-04032 RIN ET Docket Nos. 15-26, 11-90, 10-28, RM-11555, RM-11666, and WT Docket No. 11-202 FCC 15-16 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Proposed rule. Comments must be filed on or before April 6, 2015, and reply comments must be filed on or before April 20, 2015. 47 CFR Parts 1, 2, 15, 90, and 95 In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes to authorize radar applications in the 76-81 GHz band. The Commission seeks to develop a flexible and streamlined regulatory framework that will encourage efficient, innovative uses of the spectrum and to allow various services to operate on an interference-protected basis. In doing so, it further seeks to adopt service rules that will allow for the deployment of the various radar applications in this band, both within and outside the U.S. The Commission takes this action in response to a petition for rulemaking filed by Robert Bosch, LLC (Bosch) and two petitions for reconsideration of the 2012 Vehicular Radar R&O.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-30381 RIN DA 14-1286 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Final rule. Effective December 29, 2014. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the rule was previously approved by the Director of the Federal Register. 47 CFR Parts 80, 87 and 95 In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) revises certain mailing addresses pertaining to satellite emergency radiobeacons which are used to facilitate search and rescue of persons in distress. We update the rules to include the correct mailing addresses for the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Beacon Registration Database, the Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM), the Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA), and the United States Coast Guard (Coast Guard). This Order updates the mailing addresses provided in our rules for NOAA, RTCM, RTCA and the Coast Guard.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-23519 RIN ET Docket No. 08-59 FCC 14-124 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Final rule. Effective November 5, 2014, except for § 95.1225(c), which contains information collection requirements that have not been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The Commission will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date of § 95.1225(c). 47 CFR Part 95 This document addresses an Order on Reconsideration and Second Report and Order in which the Commission takes further actions to foster the development and deployment of new and innovative Medical Body Area Network (MBAN) devices. In addressing petitions for reconsideration of the First Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission provides MBAN users with additional flexibility to enable the implementation of technical standards being developed for MBAN devices, and clarify and modify portions of its rules to facilitate the coordination, deployment, and use of MBAN systems. In the Second Report and Order portion in this proceeding, the Commission finalizes the process for selecting a MBAN Coordinator. This coordinator will facilitate use of the MBAN frequencies, which operate in shared-use bands. Collectively, our actions will allow the development of new and innovative health care applications.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-18612 RIN GN Docket No. 12-354 FCC 14-49 DA 14-1071 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Proposed rule; extension of reply comment period. Submit reply comments on or before August 15, 2014. 47 CFR Parts 1, 2, 90, 95, and 96 In this document the Federal Communications Commission extends the deadline for filing reply comments on its Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ( FNPRM ) in this proceeding, which was previously published in the Federal Register .
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11732 RIN GN Docket No. 12-354 FCC 14-49 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Proposed rule. Submit comments on or before July 14, 2014 and reply comments on or before August 1, 2014. 47 CFR Parts 1, 2, 90, 95, and 96 In this further notice of proposed rulemaking, the Commission seeks comment on specific rule proposals for the establishment of a new Citizens Broadband Radio Service in the 3550-3650 MHz band (3.5 GHz Band).
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07140 RIN WT Docket No. 14-36 FCC 14-20 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Proposed rule. Submit comments on or before June 2, 2014, and reply comments are due on or before June 30, 2014. 47 CFR Parts 1, 80 and 95 In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) invites comment on issues regarding updating rules and requirements for technologies used to locate and rescue distressed ships and individuals in distress at sea or on land to provide better and more accurate data to rescue personnel. The Commission also invites comments on rules regarding radar equipment, the use of portable marine Very High Frequency (VHF) transmitters by persons on shore; permitting VHF digital small message service (VDSMS); and allowing assignment or transfer of control of ship station licenses. These rules will enable the maritime radio services to better protect lives and property at sea, as well as support improved day-to-day operations. New technologies will be used to locate and rescue distressed ships and individuals in distress at sea or on land to provide better and more accurate data to rescue personnel.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-00670 RIN ET Docket No. 08-59 FCC 12-54 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Final rule; correction. Effective January 16, 2014, and applicable beginning December 27, 2013. 47 CFR Part 95 In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) corrects a document published December 27, 2013. The DATES and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION sections contain an incorrect Federal Register citation.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-30649 RIN ET Docket No. 08-59 FCC 12-54 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Final rule; announcement of effective date. The amendments to 47 CFR 95.1215(c), 95.1217(a)(3), 95.1223 and 95.1225 published at 78 FR 55715, September 11, 2012 are effective December 27, 2013. In addition the incorporation by reference listed in 47 CFR 95.1223 of the rules is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of December 27, 2013. 47 CFR Part 95 In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (“Commission”) announces that certain rules revised in the “Amendment of the Commission's Rules to Provide Spectrum for the Operation of Medical Body Area Networks” adopted in a First Report and Order, ET Docket No. 08-59 (FCC 12-54), to the extent it contained information collection requirements that required approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) was approved on October 26, 2013. This document is consistent with the First Report and Order, which stated that the Commission would publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date of those rules.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-29294 RIN GN Docket No. 12-354 FCC 13-144 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Proposed rule; correction. The comment due date for the proposed rule published December 4, 2013, at 78 FR 72851, remains December 5, 2013. Reply comments are due December 20, 2013. 47 CFR Part 95 This document corrects a document published in the Federal Register on December 4, 2013. This correction notes that the document incorrectly referred to itself as a “proposed rule” or “notice of proposed rulemaking” rather than a “document.” In addition, the reply comment date for the document is December 20, 2013, and not March 20, 2013.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28254 RIN GN Docket No. 12-354 FCC 13-144 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Proposed rule. Submit comments on or before December 5, 2013 and reply comments on or before March 20, 2013. 47 CFR Part 95 In this notice of proposed rulemaking, the Commission seeks comment on some specific variations of the licensing and technical proposals for the 3550-3650 MHz band (3.5 GHz Band) originally set forth in Amendment of the Commission's rules with Regard to Commercial Operations in the 3550-3650 MHz Band.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-20695 RIN ET Docket No. 03-137 Report No. 2988 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Petition for reconsideration. Oppositions to the Petitions must be filed on or before September 11, 2013. Replies to an opposition must be filed on or before September 23, 2013. 47 CFR Parts 1, 2 and 95 In this document, a Petition for Reconsideration has been filed in the Commission's Rulemaking proceeding by Ivanna Yang on behalf of American Association for Justice.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-13350 RIN WT Docket No. 10-4 Report No. 2979 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Petition for reconsideration. Oppositions to the Petition must be filed on or before June 21, 2013. Replies to an opposition must be filed on or before July 1, 2013. 47 CFR Parts 1, 2, 20, 22, 24, 27, 90 and 95 In this document, Petitions for Reconsideration (Petitions) have been filed in the Commission's Rulemaking proceeding by Russell D. Lukas on behalf of Wilson Electronics, LLC, Sean Haynberg on behalf of V-COMM, LLC, and by Mark L. Crosby on behalf of the Enterprise Wireless Alliance.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-12716 RIN ET Docket No. 03-137 FCC 13-39 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Final rule. Effective August 5, 2013. 47 CFR Parts 1, 2, and 95 This document resolves several issues regarding compliance with the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC's) regulations for conducting environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) as they relate to the guidelines for human exposure to RF electromagnetic fields. More specifically, the Commission clarifies evaluation procedures and references to determine compliance with its limits, including specific absorption rate (SAR) as a primary metric for compliance, consideration of the pinna (outer ear) as an extremity, and measurement of medical implant exposure. The Commission also elaborates on mitigation procedures to ensure compliances with its limits, including labeling and other requirements for occupational exposure classification, clarification of compliance responsibility at multiple transmitter sites, and labeling of fixed consumer transmitters.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-12713 RIN FCC 13-39 ET Docket Nos. 03-137 and 13-84 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Proposed rule. Comments must be filed on or before September 3, 2013, and reply comments must be filed on or before November 1, 2013. 47 CFR Parts 1, 2, 15, 24, 25, 27, 73, 90, 95, 97, and 101 This document seeks comment on proposals developed in the course of the Federal Communications Commission's (Commission's) proceeding regarding compliance with our guidelines for human exposure to RF electromagnetic fields. The Commission's further proposals reflect an effort to provide more efficient, practical, and consistent application of evaluation procedures to ensure compliance with its guidelines limiting human exposure to RF energy from Commission-regulated transmitters and devices. In addition the Commission has initiated a Notice of Inquiry ( NOI ) in a new proceeding to determine whether there is a need for reassessment of the Commission radiofrequency (RF) exposure limits and policies. The NOI acknowledges the research that has occurred in recent years and the changing nature of RF devices and their uses, and focuses on the propriety of the Commission's existing standards and policies, including its fundamental exposure guidelines and aspects of its equipment authorization process and policies as they relate to RF exposure in light of these changes since its rules were adopted.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-06315 RIN GN Docket No. 12-354 DA 13-298 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Proposed rule; extension of comment period. Submit reply comments on or before April 5, 2013. 47 CFR Part 95 The Federal Communications Commission extends the deadline for filing reply comments on its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ( NPRM ), in this proceeding, which was published in the Federal Register at 78 FR 1188, January 8, 2013. Reply comments are now due on April 5, 2013.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-00155 RIN GN Docket No. 12-354 FCC 12-148 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Proposed rule. Submit comments on or before February 20, 2013 and reply comments on or before March 22, 2013. 47 CFR Part 95 In this document, the Commission proposes to create a new Citizens Broadband Radio Service under part 95 of its rules for shared small cell use in the 3550-3650 MHz band (3.5 GHz Band). The Commission seeks comment on other techniques that could be used to manage access within the 3.5 GHz band as well as protections for incumbent Department of Defense (DoD) and Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) users. The Commission also seeks comment on how the unique characteristics of small cells may help reduce the need for geographic protections and enable shared access of the 3.5 GHz Band across the widest possible geographic footprint. In addition, the Commission offers a supplemental proposal to integrate the 3650-3700 MHz band within the proposed Citizens Broadband Service, thereby encompassing an additional 50 megahertz of contiguous spectrum. This approach would leverage the benefits of small cell technology to enable widespread broadband access to the 3.5 GHz Band while minimizing the possibility of harmful interference to incumbent DoD and FSS users.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2012-27798 RIN ET Docket No. 08-59 Report No. 2966 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Petition for reconsideration. Oppositions to the Petitions must be filed on or before December 3, 2012. Replies to an opposition must be filed on or before December 11, 2012. 47 CFR Parts 2 and 95 In this document, Petitions for Reconsideration (Petitions) have been filed in the Commission's rulemaking proceeding filed by Dale Woodin, Executive Director of American Society for Healthcare Engineering of American Hospital Association, on behalf of American Society for Healthcare Engineering of the American Hospital Association, and David R. Sidall, Esq., for DS Law PLLC, on behalf of Phillips Healthcare, Ari Q. Fitzgerald, Esq., for Hogan Lovells US LLP, on behalf of GE Healthcare, and William K. Keane, Esq., for Duane Morris LLP, on behalf of AFTRCC.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2012-21984 RIN ET Docket No. 08-59 FCC 12-54 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Final rule. Effective October 11, 2012, except for §§ 95.1215(c), 95.1217(a)(3), 95.1223, and 95.1225, which contain information collection requirements that are not effective until approved by the Office of Management and Budget. The Commission will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective dates for those amendments. The Director of the Federal Register will approve the incorporation by reference in § 95.1223 concurrently with the published Office of Management and Budget approval of this section. 47 CFR Parts 2 and 95 This document expands the Commission's Medical Device Radiocommunications Service (MedRadio) rules to permit the development of new Medical Body Area Network (MBAN) devices in the 2360-2400 MHz band. The MBAN technology will provide a flexible platform for the wireless networking of multiple body transmitters used for the purpose of measuring and recording physiological parameters and other patient information or for performing diagnostic or therapeutic functions, primarily in health care facilities. This platform will enhance patient safety, care and comfort by reducing the need to physically connect sensors to essential monitoring equipment by cables and wires. This decision is the latest in a series of actions to expand the spectrum available for wireless medical use. The Commission finds that the risk of increased interference is minimal and is greatly outweighed by the benefits of the MBAN rules.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2012-18098 RIN ET Docket No. 08-59 FCC 12-54 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Proposed rule. Comments must be filed on or before September 10, 2012, and reply comments must be filed on or before September 28, 2012. 47 CFR Parts 2 and 95 This document requests comment on a number of issues related to the designation of Medical Body Area Network (“MBAN”) coordinator(s) for the 2360-2390 MHz band. Although the Commission adopted a coordination requirement in the First Report and Order that was concurrently adopted in this proceeding, it also determined that additional notice and comment was required on key aspects related to the process and criteria for designating an MBAN coordinator.
GPO FDSys XML | Text FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Final rule. Effective February 27, 2012. 47 CFR Parts 2 and 95 This document expands the Commission's Medical Device Radiocommunication (MedRadio) Service rules to permit the use of new wideband medical implant devices that employ neuromuscular microstimulation techniques to restore sensation, mobility, and other functions to paralyzed limbs and organs. These medical devices hold enormous promise to advance the state of medical care, lower health costs, and improve the quality of life for countless Americans. The rules will allow these new types of MedRadio devices to access 24 megahertz of spectrum in the 413-419 MHz, 426-432 MHz, 438-444 MHz, and 451-457 MHz bands on a secondary basis.