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FCC | RIN: 3060-AI24 | Publication ID: Spring 2009 |
Title: Broadband Over Power Line Systems | |
Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposes to amend part 15 of the Commission's rules to adopt new requirements and measurement guidelines for a new type of carrier current system that provides access to broadband services using electric utility company power lines. The Report and Order adopted new requirements and measurement guidelines for a new type of carrier current system that provides access to broadband services using electric utility companies' power lines. This new technology offers the potential for the establishment of a significant new medium for extending broadband access to American homes and businesses. Given that power lines reach virtually every residence and business in every community and geographic area in this country, Access BPL service could be made available nearly everywhere. This new broadband delivery medium could also serve to introduce additional competition to existing cable, DSL, and other broadband services. We believe these actions will promote the development of BPL systems by removing regulatory uncertainties for BPL operators and equipment manufacturers while ensuring that licensed radio services are protected from harmful interference. The Office of Engineering and Technology announced that the United Telecom Council (UTC) will serve as the Access Broadband over Power Line (Access BPL) database manager. The Memorandum Opinion and Order, amended part 15 of the Commissions rules regarding the unlicensed operation of Access broadband over power line (BPL) systems. Specifically, the rules were amended to change the exclusion zone requirement for the ten listed radio astronomy facilities to a consultation requirement, and to add a new exclusion zone for one Very Large Array (VLA) radio astronomy observatory site at 73.0-74.6 MHz. The Commission also amended the rules to add prospective protection for relocated aeronautical facilities and to correct the coordinates and email contact for the aeronautical facilities subject to BPL consultation. The Commission affirmed the July 7, 2006 deadline for requiring certification for any equipment manufactured, imported or installed on BPL systems, with the proviso that uncertified equipment already in inventory can be used for replacing defective units or to supplement equipment on existing systems for one year within areas already in operation. The Commission believes these changes furthers the development and growth of BPL devices. The Commission denied the petitions for reconsideration in all other respects. | |
Agency: Federal Communications Commission(FCC) | Priority: Economically Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions |
Major: Undetermined | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 15 | |
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined |
Legal Deadline:
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Additional Information: ET Docket No. 04-37 | |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: Federal, State |
Small Entities Affected: No | |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Anh Wride Electronics Engineer Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554 Phone:202 418-0577 Fax:202 418-1944 Email: anh.wride@fcc.gov |