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FCC RIN: 3060-AI06 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Mitigation of Orbital Debris (IB Docket No. 02-54) 
Abstract: The Commission has adopted rules that require all entities seeking FCC authorization for satellite services to address orbital debris mitigation as part of their application for FCC authorization. Orbital debris consists of artificial objects orbiting the Earth that are not functional spacecraft. In addition, the Commission established requirements for the removal of geostationary spacecraft from operational orbits at the end of their useful lives and amended the Commission's rules regarding orbit raising maneuvers, the use of inclined orbits, and orbital longitudinal tolerance station-keeping requirements. The Commission indicated that it will seek further comment on the application of the Commission's longitudinal tolerance station-keeping requirements for Fixed-Satellite space stations to space stations in the Mobile-Satellite Service and remote sensing services. 
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: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 5    47 CFR 25    47 CFR 97   
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i)    47 USC 157(a)    47 USC 303(c)    47 USC 303(f) and 303(g)    47 USC 303(r)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  05/03/2002  67 FR 22376   
NPRM Comment Period End  08/16/2002    
First R&O  08/27/2003  68 FR 59127   
Second R&O  09/09/2004  69 FR 54581   
Next Action Undetermined  To Be Determined    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Stephen Duall
Chief, Satellite Policy Branch
Federal Communications Commission
International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone:202 418-1103
Fax:202 418-0748
Email: stephen.duall@fcc.gov