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Released: 05/09/2008. IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS IN THE 800 MHz BAND.
Established a reconfigured 800 MHz band plan in theh U.S. - Canada border regions. (Dkt No. 02-55). Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 05/09/2008 by R&O. (DA No. 08-1094).
Released: 01/02/2008. Report No: AUC-07-73-F WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU REMINDS 700 MHZ AUCTION APPLICANTS OF CONFIDENTIAL NATURE OF UPFRONT PAYMENT AND OTHER BIDDING-RELATED INFORMATION. (DA No. 08-13). (Dkt No 07-157) (Auction 73). WTB.
Contact: Margaret Wiener at (202) 418-0660
Released: 12/31/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU EXTENDS 800 MHZ REBANDING NEGOTIATION PERIODS FOR WAVE 4 BORDER AREA NPSPAC AND NON-NPSPAC LICENSEES. (DA No. 07-5110). (Dkt No 02-55) The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau extends the mandatory negotiation periods for border area NPSPAC and non-NPSPAC licensees in Wave 4 to April 1, 2008, and postpones the beginning of the mediation period until April 2, 2008. PSHSB. Contact: Roberto Mussenden at (202) 418-1428 or email: Roberto.Mussenden@fcc.gov or John Evanoff at (202) 418-0848 or email: John.Evanoff@fcc.gov
Released: 12/14/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON A REQUEST FOR WAIVER FILED BY THE BALDWIN FIRE DISTRICT, NEW YORK TO OPERATE A PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM USING TELEVISION CHANNEL 19 AND PART 22 TRUNKED MOBILE FREQUENCIES. (DA No. 07-5008). Comments Due: 01/04/2008. Reply Comments Due: 01/14/2008. PSHSB. Contact: Thomas Eng at (202) 418-0019, TTY: (202) 418-7233, email: Thomas.Eng@fcc.gov
Adopted: 11/27/2007 by R&O/NPRM. CREATION OF A LOW POWER RADIO SERVICE. The FCC Adopted Rules toPromote the Growth of the Low Power FM Radio Service. by Third Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. (Dkt No. 99-25). Action by: the Commission. (FCC No. 07-204).
Released: 11/20/2007. FCC addressed disputes referred to us for de novo review from Wave 2, Stage 2 mediation by the 800 MHz Transition Administrator (TA) involving the City of Overland Park, Kansas (Overland Park) and Sprint Nextel Corporation (Sprint). (DA No. 07-4677).
11/19/2007 FCC grants the application of the Public Safety Spectrum Trust Corporation (PSSTC) for the single nationwide license for the public safety 700 MHz broadband spectrum allocation (i.e., the Public Safety Broadband License). (FCC No. 07-199).
Public Safety Spectrum Trust Public/Private Partnership Bidder Information Document
Adopted: 11/15/2007 by ORDER. (FCC No. 07-197). FCC WAIVES PORTIONS OF ITS "DESIGNATED ENTITY" ELIGIBILITY RULES FOR THE UPPER 700 MHZ D BLOCK LICENSE. The FCC waived one of its designated entity eligibility rules for the Upper 700 MHz D Block license. News Release (DOC-278216). News Media Contact: Chelsea Fallon at (202) 418-7991, email: Chelsea.Fallon@fcc.gov WTB. Contact Margaret Wiener at (202) 418-2176, email: Margaret.Wiener@fcc.gov
Adopted: 11/14/2007 by ORDER. IMPLEMENTING A NATIONWIDE, BROADBAND, INTEROPERABLE PUBLIC SAFETY NETWORK IN THE 700 MHZ BAND ET AL. Granted in part and denied in part a request of the Commonwealth of Virginia for waiver of the 700 MHz Second Report and Order. (FCC 07-195) (Dkt No. 96-86, 06-229). Action by: the Commission. (FCC No. 07-195). PSHSB
Released: 11/09/2007. PSHSB and WTB Announce the Four At-Large Members of the Public Safety Broadband Licensee's Board of Directors. (DA No. 07-4593).
Released: 11/09/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES AN EXTENSION OF THE DEADLINE FOR 700 MHZ REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEES TO AMEND 700 MHZ NARROWBAND PLANS FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2007 TO JANUARY 31, 2008. (DA No. 07-4587). (Dkt No 96-86, 06-229). PSHSB
11/06/2007 FCC Order – Sprint Nextel BAS transition
Released: 11/02/2007. AUCTION OF 700 MHZ BAND LICENSES; REVISED PROCEDURE FOR AUCTIONS 73 AND 76: ADDITIONAL DEFAULT PAYMENT FOR D BLOCK SET AT TEN PERCENT OF WINNING BID AMOUNT; DISPUTED ISSUES IN THE NEGOTIATION OF NETWORK SHARING AGREEMENT. (DA No. 07-4514) This Public Notice announces a revised procedure for the upcoming auction(s) of licenses for services in the 700 MHz Band scheduled to begin on January 24, 2008. WTB
11/01/2007 FCC Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for US-Canada border region
Released: 11/01/2007. MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCES COMMENT AND REPLY COMMENT DATES FOR THE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING REGARDING REVIEW OF THE COMMISSION'S PROGRAM ACCESS RULES AND EXAMINATION OF PROGRAMMING TYING ARRANGEMENTS. (DA No. 07-4263). (Dkt No 07-198). Comments Due:11/30/2007. Reply Comments Due: 12/17/2007. MB. Contact: David Konczal at (202) 418-2120, email: David.Konczal@fcc.gov or Katie Costello at (202) 418-2120, email: Katie.Costello@fcc.gov
Released: 10/31/2007. IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS IN THE 800 MHZ BAND (Dkt No. 02-55) NEW 800 MHZ BAND PLAN FOR U.S. - CANADA BORDER REGION
FCC Seeks comment on proposals for establishing a reconfigured 800 MHz band plan in the U.S.-Canada border region in order to accomplish the Commission's goals for band reconfiguration. (DA No. 07-4489).
Released: 10/31/2007. REGION 30 (NEW YORK - ALBANY) PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEES TO HOLD 700 MHZ REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING AND 800 MHZ NPSPAC REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING MEETINGS. (DA No. 07-4477). (Dkt No 90-394). PSHSB
Released: 10/29/2007. FCC ANNOUNCES PANELISTS FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCALISM AT FCC HEADQUARTERS. MB. News Media Contact: Mary Diamond at (202) 418-2388.
10/29/2007. ERRATUM - PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF NEGOTIATION PERIOD BETWEEN SPRINT NEXTEL AND BORDER AREA NPSPAC LICENSEES IN WAVE 4, STAGE 2 OF 800 MHZ BAND RECONFIGURATION.
(DA No. 07-4392). (Dkt No 02-55).
Released: 10/29/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF NEGOTIATION PERIOD BETWEEN SPRINT NEXTEL AND BORDER AREA NPSPAC LICENSEES IN WAVE 4, STAGE 2 OF 800 MHZ BAND RECONFIGURATION.
(DA No. 07-4392). (Dkt No 02-55).
Adopted: 10/26/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-4394). REVISION OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEMS. Granted in part the Petition for Extension of Waiver filed by Cable & Communications Corporation, with conditions and reporting requirements specified. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau.
10/26/2007. ERRATUM - SERVICE RULES FOR THE 698-746, 747-762 AND 777-792 MHZ BANDS ET AL. Issued an Erratum correcting Second Report and Order, FCC 07-132, released August 10, 2007. (Dkt No. 94-102, 96-86 , 01-309). Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau by ERRATUM. (DA No. 07-4384). PSHSB, WTB
Released: 10/19/2007. Report No: AUC-07-73-C. (DA No. 07-4236). AUCTION OF 700 MHZ BAND LICENSES, WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES NEW DATE FOR SEMINAR ON PROCEDURES FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR AUCTIONS 73 AND 76.
Adopted: 10/19/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-4357). REVISION OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEMS. Granted the Motion for Leave to Withdraw Petition for Reconsideration. Action by: Deputy Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau.
Released: 07/03/2007. FCC addressed a case referred to us for de novo review from Wave 1, Phase 2 mediation by the 800 MHz Transition Administrator, LLC (TA) involving a single-issue dispute between the City of Vacaville, California (Vacaville) and Sprint Nextel Corporation (Sprint). (DA No. 07-2949).
Released: 07/03/2007. FCC addressed a case referred to us for de novo review from Wave 1, Phase 2 mediation by the 800 MHz Transition Administrator (TA) involving disputes between Washoe County, Nevada (Washoe), the City of Sparks, Nevada (Sparks) (collectively, Washoe),1 and Sprint Nextel Corporation (Sprint). (DA No. 07-2955).
Released: 05/04/2007. FCC addressed a case referred to us for de novo review from Wave 1, Stage 2 mediation by the 800 MHz Transition Administrator (TA) concerning an 800 MHz band reconfiguration dispute between the State of New York (New York) and Sprint Nextel Corporation (Sprint). (DA No. 07-2000).
Released: 02/07/2007. FCC addressed a petition for reconsideration filed by multiple 800 MHz licensees1 (Petitioners) in response to the December 20, 2006 Memorandum Opinion and Order adopted by the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (Bureau), which addressed the rebanding dispute between the City of Boston (Boston) and Sprint Nextel Corporation (Sprint). (DA No. 07-583).
Established a reconfigured 800 MHz band plan in theh U.S. - Canada border regions. (Dkt No. 02-55). Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 05/09/2008 by R&O. (DA No. 08-1094).
Adopted: 01/04/2008 by ORDER. (FCC No. 08-2) IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS IN THE 800 MHZ BAND (WT DOCKET NO. 02-55). Waiver extending the deadline by which Sprint Nextel must relocate BAS by 30 days. (Dkt No. 95-18, 00-258, 02-55). Action by: the Commission.
Released: 01/04/2008. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TO HOST SUMMIT ON 911 AND ENHANCED 911 SERVICES ON FEBRUARY 6, 2008. PSHSB. Contact: Todd Mitchell at (202) 418-1555, email: Todd.Mitchell@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Robert Kenny at (202) 418-2668, email:
Released: 01/02/2008. Report No: AUC-07-73-F WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU REMINDS 700 MHZ AUCTION APPLICANTS OF CONFIDENTIAL NATURE OF UPFRONT PAYMENT AND OTHER BIDDING-RELATED INFORMATION. (DA No. 08-13). (Dkt No 07-157) (Auction 73). WTB.
Contact: Margaret Wiener at (202) 418-0660
Released: 12/31/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU EXTENDS 800 MHZ REBANDING NEGOTIATION PERIODS FOR WAVE 4 BORDER AREA NPSPAC AND NON-NPSPAC LICENSEES. (DA No. 07-5110). (Dkt No 02-55) The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau extends the mandatory negotiation periods for border area NPSPAC and non-NPSPAC licensees in Wave 4 to April 1, 2008, and postpones the beginning of the mediation period until April 2, 2008. PSHSB. Contact: Roberto Mussenden at (202) 418-1428 or email: Roberto.Mussenden@fcc.gov or John Evanoff at (202) 418-0848 or email: John.Evanoff@fcc.gov
Released: 12/14/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON A REQUEST FOR WAIVER FILED BY THE BALDWIN FIRE DISTRICT, NEW YORK TO OPERATE A PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM USING TELEVISION CHANNEL 19 AND PART 22 TRUNKED MOBILE FREQUENCIES. (DA No. 07-5008). Comments Due: 01/04/2008. Reply Comments Due: 01/14/2008. PSHSB. Contact: Thomas Eng at (202) 418-0019, TTY: (202) 418-7233, email: Thomas.Eng@fcc.gov
Adopted: 11/27/2007 by R&O/NPRM. CREATION OF A LOW POWER RADIO SERVICE. The FCC Adopted Rules toPromote the Growth of the Low Power FM Radio Service. by Third Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. (Dkt No. 99-25). Action by: the Commission. (FCC No. 07-204).
Released: 11/20/2007. FCC addressed disputes referred to us for de novo review from Wave 2, Stage 2 mediation by the 800 MHz Transition Administrator (TA) involving the City of Overland Park, Kansas (Overland Park) and Sprint Nextel Corporation (Sprint). (DA No. 07-4677).
11/19/2007 FCC grants the application of the Public Safety Spectrum Trust Corporation (PSSTC) for the single nationwide license for the public safety 700 MHz broadband spectrum allocation (i.e., the Public Safety Broadband License). (FCC No. 07-199).
Public Safety Spectrum Trust Public/Private Partnership Bidder Information Document
Adopted: 11/15/2007 by ORDER. (FCC No. 07-197). FCC WAIVES PORTIONS OF ITS "DESIGNATED ENTITY" ELIGIBILITY RULES FOR THE UPPER 700 MHZ D BLOCK LICENSE. The FCC waived one of its designated entity eligibility rules for the Upper 700 MHz D Block license. News Release (DOC-278216). News Media Contact: Chelsea Fallon at (202) 418-7991, email: Chelsea.Fallon@fcc.gov WTB. Contact Margaret Wiener at (202) 418-2176, email: Margaret.Wiener@fcc.gov
Adopted: 11/14/2007 by ORDER. IMPLEMENTING A NATIONWIDE, BROADBAND, INTEROPERABLE PUBLIC SAFETY NETWORK IN THE 700 MHZ BAND ET AL. Granted in part and denied in part a request of the Commonwealth of Virginia for waiver of the 700 MHz Second Report and Order. (FCC 07-195) (Dkt No. 96-86, 06-229). Action by: the Commission. (FCC No. 07-195). PSHSB
Released: 11/09/2007. PSHSB and WTB Announce the Four At-Large Members of the Public Safety Broadband Licensee's Board of Directors. (DA No. 07-4593).
Released: 11/09/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES AN EXTENSION OF THE DEADLINE FOR 700 MHZ REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEES TO AMEND 700 MHZ NARROWBAND PLANS FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2007 TO JANUARY 31, 2008. (DA No. 07-4587). (Dkt No 96-86, 06-229). PSHSB
11/06/2007 FCC Order – Sprint Nextel BAS transition
Released: 11/02/2007. AUCTION OF 700 MHZ BAND LICENSES; REVISED PROCEDURE FOR AUCTIONS 73 AND 76: ADDITIONAL DEFAULT PAYMENT FOR D BLOCK SET AT TEN PERCENT OF WINNING BID AMOUNT; DISPUTED ISSUES IN THE NEGOTIATION OF NETWORK SHARING AGREEMENT. (DA No. 07-4514) This Public Notice announces a revised procedure for the upcoming auction(s) of licenses for services in the 700 MHz Band scheduled to begin on January 24, 2008. WTB
11/01/2007 FCC Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for US-Canada border region
Released: 11/01/2007. MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCES COMMENT AND REPLY COMMENT DATES FOR THE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING REGARDING REVIEW OF THE COMMISSION'S PROGRAM ACCESS RULES AND EXAMINATION OF PROGRAMMING TYING ARRANGEMENTS. (DA No. 07-4263). (Dkt No 07-198). Comments Due:11/30/2007. Reply Comments Due: 12/17/2007. MB. Contact: David Konczal at (202) 418-2120, email: David.Konczal@fcc.gov or Katie Costello at (202) 418-2120, email: Katie.Costello@fcc.gov
Released: 10/31/2007. IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS IN THE 800 MHZ BAND (Dkt No. 02-55) NEW 800 MHZ BAND PLAN FOR U.S. - CANADA BORDER REGION
FCC Seeks comment on proposals for establishing a reconfigured 800 MHz band plan in the U.S.-Canada border region in order to accomplish the Commission's goals for band reconfiguration. (DA No. 07-4489).
Released: 10/31/2007. REGION 30 (NEW YORK - ALBANY) PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEES TO HOLD 700 MHZ REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING AND 800 MHZ NPSPAC REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING MEETINGS. (DA No. 07-4477). (Dkt No 90-394). PSHSB
Released: 10/29/2007. FCC ANNOUNCES PANELISTS FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCALISM AT FCC HEADQUARTERS. MB. News Media Contact: Mary Diamond at (202) 418-2388.
10/29/2007. ERRATUM - PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF NEGOTIATION PERIOD BETWEEN SPRINT NEXTEL AND BORDER AREA NPSPAC LICENSEES IN WAVE 4, STAGE 2 OF 800 MHZ BAND RECONFIGURATION.
(DA No. 07-4392). (Dkt No 02-55).
Released: 10/29/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF NEGOTIATION PERIOD BETWEEN SPRINT NEXTEL AND BORDER AREA NPSPAC LICENSEES IN WAVE 4, STAGE 2 OF 800 MHZ BAND RECONFIGURATION.
(DA No. 07-4392). (Dkt No 02-55).
Adopted: 10/26/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-4394). REVISION OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEMS. Granted in part the Petition for Extension of Waiver filed by Cable & Communications Corporation, with conditions and reporting requirements specified. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau.
10/26/2007. ERRATUM - SERVICE RULES FOR THE 698-746, 747-762 AND 777-792 MHZ BANDS ET AL. Issued an Erratum correcting Second Report and Order, FCC 07-132, released August 10, 2007. (Dkt No. 94-102, 96-86 , 01-309). Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau by ERRATUM. (DA No. 07-4384). PSHSB, WTB
Released: 10/19/2007. Report No: AUC-07-73-C. (DA No. 07-4236). AUCTION OF 700 MHZ BAND LICENSES, WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES NEW DATE FOR SEMINAR ON PROCEDURES FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR AUCTIONS 73 AND 76.
Adopted: 10/19/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-4357). REVISION OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEMS. Granted the Motion for Leave to Withdraw Petition for Reconsideration. Action by: Deputy Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau.
Released: 07/03/2007. FCC addressed a case referred to us for de novo review from Wave 1, Phase 2 mediation by the 800 MHz Transition Administrator, LLC (TA) involving a single-issue dispute between the City of Vacaville, California (Vacaville) and Sprint Nextel Corporation (Sprint). (DA No. 07-2949).
Released: 07/03/2007. FCC addressed a case referred to us for de novo review from Wave 1, Phase 2 mediation by the 800 MHz Transition Administrator (TA) involving disputes between Washoe County, Nevada (Washoe), the City of Sparks, Nevada (Sparks) (collectively, Washoe),1 and Sprint Nextel Corporation (Sprint). (DA No. 07-2955).
Released: 05/04/2007. FCC addressed a case referred to us for de novo review from Wave 1, Stage 2 mediation by the 800 MHz Transition Administrator (TA) concerning an 800 MHz band reconfiguration dispute between the State of New York (New York) and Sprint Nextel Corporation (Sprint). (DA No. 07-2000).
Released: 02/07/2007. FCC addressed a petition for reconsideration filed by multiple 800 MHz licensees1 (Petitioners) in response to the December 20, 2006 Memorandum Opinion and Order adopted by the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (Bureau), which addressed the rebanding dispute between the City of Boston (Boston) and Sprint Nextel Corporation (Sprint). (DA No. 07-583).
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