Amendments to 'Rip and Replace' Rules on July 13 FCC Agenda
The FCC's July 13 meeting will have commissioners voting on congressionally mandated changes to its system for replacing insecure U.S. network equipment from Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE, plus a cleanup of its rules for full-power and translator radio stations,…
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acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel blogged Monday. Drafts of four of the five items on the agenda are to be released Tuesday, the fifth being an enforcement item. Rosenworcel said topping the agenda is a draft order that would incorporate such changes to the insecure network replacement program as expanded eligibility that allows more carriers to participate and a wider array of services and equipment eligible for reimbursement funding. Commissioners adopted the replacement program unanimously at their December meeting (see 2012100054). The agency will also vote on a proposal to “update and clean up” rules for full-power and translator radio stations. The update will “reduce any potential confusion, alleviate unnecessary burdens, and make sure they reflect the latest technical requirements,” said Rosenworcel. The July meeting will also include a proposal to mandate electronic filings for some applications to the International Bureau and remove duplicate paper filings, she said. “This common-sense move would reduce costs and administrative burdens, facilitate faster and more efficient communications, and improve transparency to the public.” Also on deck is a proposal for more permissible uses for short-range radars in the 57-64 GHz band, Rosenworcel said. “With the right policies in place, we can help spur the use of these radars for vital sign monitoring in car seats that will enhance in-vehicle safety, for touchless control of device functions or features that can benefit users with mobility or speech impairments, and for much, much more,” she said.