Releases from the FCC

From the May 25, 26, 27, and 31, 2011 Daily Digests

1. AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS 15.35 AND 15.253 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING OPERATION OF RADAR SYSTEMS IN THE 76-77 GHZ BAND/AMENDMENT OF SECTION 15.253 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO PERMIT FIXED USE OF RADAR IN
THE 76.77 GHZ BAND. Proposed to modify Sections 15.35 and 15.253 of the rules to enable enhanced vehicular radar technologies in the 76-77 GHz band to improve collision avoidance and driver safety. (Dkt No. 11-90 10-28 RM-11555 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/24/2011 by NPRM. (FCC No. 11-79). OET http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-11-79A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-11-79A1.pdf
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2. BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA AND SPRINT NEXTEL CORP. Resolved the issues submitted by the Transition Administrator. (Dkt No. 02-55 ). Action by:  Deputy Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 05/24/2011 by MO&O. (DA No. 11-944). PSHSB http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-944A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-944A1.pdf
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3. AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING MARITIME AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS. Denied the petition for reconsideration.
Amended Parts 2 and 80 of the Commission's Rules. (Dkt No. 04-344 ).
Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/24/2011 by MO&O. (FCC No. 11-80). WTB
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http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-11-80A1.pdf
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4. Released: 05/27/2011. NOTICE OF EFFECTIVE DATE OF AMENDED EX PARTE, PROCEDURAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL RULES. (DA No. 11-962). (Dkt No 10-43
10-44 ). OGC . Contact: David Senzel at (202) 418-1760, email: David.Senzel@fcc.gov
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-962A1.doc
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5. REVIEW OF THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM. Seek comments on proposed changes to Part 11 rules governing the Emergency Alert System to codify the obligation to process alert messages formatted in the Common Alerting Protocol and to clarify these rules generally to enhance their effectiveness. (Dkt No. 04-296 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted:
05/25/2011 by FNPRM. (FCC No. 11-82). PSHSB http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-11-82A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-11-82A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-11-82A1.txt

6.  Released: 05/31/2011. FCC ENFORCEMENT ADVISORY: MARINE RADIO, ENFORCEMENT BUREAU REMINDS BOATERS OF MARINE RADIO RULES. (DA No. 11-970) Directs Boaters to Check Safety Communications Equipment to Ensure Compliance. EB . Contact: MarineRadio@fcc.gov. News Media
Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513, email: David.Fiske@fcc.gov http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-970A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-970A1.pdf
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7. STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES, DIVISION OF
TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Granted Florida's waiver request with conditions.
Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 05/27/2011 by ORDER. (DA No. 11-964). PSHSB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-964A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-964A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-964A1.txt