Outreach News- 6/28/11

1. 06/28/2011. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU APPROVES REGION 31 (NORTH CAROLINA) 700 MHZ REGIONAL PLAN. (DA No. 11-1126). (Dkt No 02-378 ). A status update of all 700 MHz Regional Plans is attached.

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1126A1.doc

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1126A1.pdf

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1126A1.txt

Plan Status Report

2. WIRELESS E911 LOCATION ACCURACY REQUIREMENTS. Clarified certain issues regarding the content of Exclusion Reports and extending the 90-day period for filing Exclusion Reports by 30 days, until July 28, 2011. (Dkt No. 07-114 ). Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 06/28/2011 by ORDER. (DA No. 11-1125). PSHSB

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1125A1.doc

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1125A1.pdf

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1125A1.txt

3. TETRA Filings. 6-21-2011 was the due date for important filings related to the proposed use of TETRA technology in the United States. TETRA is a technology used throughout the world for land mobile radio communications. While many comments were filed with the FCC, the comments of NPSTC, APCO, and the TETRA Association are attached. To real all comments, please go to the FCC ECFS and enter Proceeding Number 11-69.

http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs/

APCO Filing

NPSTC Filing

4. In the news:

U.S. officials call for more LightSquared GPS testing http://www.fiercewireless.com/story/us-officials-call-more-lightsquared-gps-testing/2011-06-24

Outreach News - 6/27/11

1. IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS IN THE 800 MHZ BAND. Dismissed the Petition for Partial Reconsideration. (Dkt No. 02-55 ). Action by: Deputy Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 06/27/2011 by ORDER. (DA No. 11-1112). PSHSB

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1112A1.doc

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1112A1.pdf

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1112A1.txt

2. PSHSB ANNOUNCES REGION 28 (DELAWARE, EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, AND SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY AREA) PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEES TO HOLD 700 MHZ AND 800 MHZ NPSPAC MEETINGS. (DA No. 11-1110). (Dkt No 92-287 ). PSHSB

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1110A1.doc

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1110A1.pdf

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1110A1.txt

3. In the news:

Supreme Court to Review Warrantless GPS Tracking http://www.wirelessweek.com/News/2011/06/Policy-and-Industry-Supreme-Court-Review-Warrantless-GPS-Tracking-Legal/

Outreach News - 6/24/11

1. Bringing Broadband to Rural America – This is an important federal initiative that in addition to its many beneficial impacts for American families and businesses, also introduces strengthened infrastructure opportunities for public safety systems.

STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI RE: BRINGING BROADBAND TO RURAL AMERICA: UPDATE TO REPORT ON A RURAL BROADBAND STRATEGY. A statement by Chairman Genachowski on the Rural Broadband Report update by Statement. OCHJG

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-307878A1.doc

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-307878A1.pdf

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-307878A1.txt

BRINGING BROADBAND TO RURAL AMERICA: UPDATE TO REPORT ON RURAL BROADBAND STRATEGY. Second report on rural broadband deployment and adoption prepared in consultation with the United States Department of Agriculture. Action by: Office of the Chairman by REPORT. WCB OCHJG

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-307877A1.doc

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-307877A1.pdf

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-307877A1.txt

2. In the news:

House Moves to Block FCC Permit for LightSquared http://www.wirelessweek.com/News/2011/06/Policy-and-Industry-House-Block-FCC-Permit-LightSquared-Government/?et_cid=1724729&et_rid=54129357&linkid=http%3a%2f%2fwww.wirelessweek.com%2fNews%2f2011%2f06%2fPolicy-and-Industry-House-Block-FCC-Permit-LightSquared-Government%2f

LightSquared, GPS Industry Square Off on Capitol Hill - http://www.wirelessweek.com/News/2011/06/LightSquared-GPS-Industry-Square-Off-on-Capitol-Hill/?et_cid=1724729&et_rid=54129357&linkid=http%3a%2f%2fwww.wirelessweek.com%2fNews%2f2011%2f06%2fLightSquared-GPS-Industry-Square-Off-on-Capitol-Hill%2f

LightSquared presents plan to avoid GPS interference; GPS community still unhappy

http://www.fiercebroadbandwireless.com/story/lightsquared-presents-plan-avoid-gps-interference-gps-community-still-unhap/2011-06-23?utm_medium=nl&utm_source=internal#ixzz1QDOezf9Y

San Francisco Bay Area Broadband http://urgentcomm.com/networks_and_systems/news/bay-area-governance-approval-20110623/

Outreach News - 6/22/11

1. FCC ANNOUNCES TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR JULY 12TH OPEN MEETING. News Release. News Media Contact: Neil Grace at (202) 418-0506, email: Neil.Grace@fcc.gov OCHJG

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-307812A1.doc

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-307812A1.pdf

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-307812A1.txt

Outreach News - 6/21/11

1. AMENDMENT OF PARTS 1, 2, 22, 24, 27, 90 AND 95 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO IMPROVE WIRELESS COVERAGE THROUGH THE USE OF SIGNAL BOOSTERS. Extended the deadlines for filing comments and reply comments concerning the Commission's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to adopt rules that facilitate the development and deployment of well-designed signal boosters. (Dkt No. 10-4 ). Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Comments Due: 07/25/2011. Reply Comments Due: 08/24/2011. Adopted: 06/20/2011 by ORDER. (DA No. 11-1078). WTB http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1078A1.doc

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1078A1.pdf

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1078A1.txt

2. The Commission also took action on certain waivers submitted for use of “T-Band” UHF frequencies.

A. CITY OF BAYONNE, NEW JERSEY. Granted the Request for Waiver, as amended. Action by: Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 06/20/2011 by ORDER. (DA No. 11-1084). PSHSB

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1084A1.doc

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1084A1.pdf

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1084A1.txt

B. DALLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS, TEXAS. Granted the Request for Waiver, as amended. Action by: Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 06/20/2011 by ORDER. (DA No. 11-1086). PSHSB

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1086A1.doc

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1086A1.pdf

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1086A1.txt

C. TOWN OF ASHLAND, MASSACHUSETTS. Granted the Request for Waiver, as amended. Action by: Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 06/20/2011 by ORDER. (DA No. 11-1083). PSHSB

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1083A1.doc

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1083A1.pdf

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1083A1.txt

D. TOWNSHIP OF CINNAMINSON, NEW JERSEY. Granted the Request for Waiver, as amended. Action by: Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 06/20/2011 by ORDER. (DA No. 11-1085). PSHSB

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1085A1.doc

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1085A1.pdf

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1085A1.txt

3. In the news:

LightSquared proposes frequency change to minimize GPS interference.

http://www.wirelessweek.com/News/2011/06/LightSquared-Cans-Spectrum-Plans-in-GPS-fix/?et_cid=1710129&et_rid=54129357&linkid=http%3a%2f%2fwww.wirelessweek.com%2fNews%2f2011%2f06%2fLightSquared-Cans-Spectrum-Plans-in-GPS-fix%2f

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/20/us-lightsquared-idUSTRE75J69I20110620

http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/230780/lightsquared_may_change_bands_to_save_gps.html

Harris Says FCC Statement Could Mandate Sole-Source deployment of a 700 MHz public-safety broadband network. http://www.radioresourcemag.com/newsArticle.cfm?news_id=7136