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FCC | RIN: 3060-AI52 | Publication ID: Spring 2009 |
Title: Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands (ET Docket No. 04-186) | |
Abstract: The Commission adopted rules to allow unlicensed radio transmitters to operate in the broadcast television spectrum at locations where that spectrum is not being used by licensed services (this unused TV spectrum is often termed "white spaces"). This action will make a significant amount of spectrum available for new and innovative products and services, including broadband data and other services for businesses and consumers. The actions taken are a conservative first step that includes many safeguards to prevent harmful interference to incumbent communications services. Moreover, the Commission will closely oversee the development and introduction of these devices to the market and will take whatever actions may be necessary to avoid, and if necessary correct, any interference that may occur. | |
Agency: Federal Communications Commission(FCC) | Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 15 | |
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i) 47 USC 302 47 USC 303(e) and 303(f) 47 USC 303(r) 47 USC 307 |
Legal Deadline:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes | Government Levels Affected: Federal, State |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses | |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes | |
Agency Contact: Hugh Van Tuyl Electronics Engineer Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554 Phone:202 418-7506 Fax:202 418-1944 Email: hugh.vantuyl@fcc.gov |