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RIN: 3060-AF89

Publication ID: Fall 2008

Title: Establishing Rules and Policies for the Use of Spectrum for Mobile Satellite Service in the L-Band (IB Docket No. 96-132)
Abstract: The Commission has established licensing policies to govern mobile-satellite services (MSS) in the L-band. Specifically, the Commission has modified the license of Motient Services, Inc. (Motient), the only U.S. MSS system currently authorized to operate in the L-band, to use up to 20 megahertz of spectrum across the entire L-band. Previously, Motient was authorized only to operate in the upper portion of the L-band. In addition, the Commission has adopted and incorporated into part 25 of the rules specific operational parameters and technical requirements to ensure the integrity of maritime distress and safety communications service will not be compromised by MSS operation in the lower portion of the L-band. Petitions for reconsideration were filed.
Agency: Federal Communications Commission(FCC)	Priority: Routine and Frequent
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions
Major: Undetermined	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 25.136(d)(1) to 25.136(d)(8) 47 CFR 25.136(e)(1) to 25.136(e)(10)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154 47 USC 303 47 USC 316 47 USC 403

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	06/18/1996	61 FR 40772
NPRM Comment Period End	09/23/1996
R&O	08/07/2002	67 FR 51105
Next Action Undetermined	To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes	Government Levels Affected: Federal
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes
Agency Contact: Andrea Kelly Associate Chief, Satellite Division Federal Communications Commission International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone:202 418-7877 Fax:202 418-0748 Email: andrea.kelly@fcc.gov