FCC Web Documents citing 97.401

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  • needs and to facilitate relief actions. One of the fundamental purposes of the amateur service is providing emergency communications to the public. Consistent with the public interest, we believe that we should not restrict these communications, which may be instrumental in saving human life and property. We also believe that amending Section 97.111(a) as proposed obviates the need for Sections 97.401(a) (concerning disaster communications) and 97.401(c) (concerning the priority given to disaster communications). Thus, we propose to delete these sections. We request comment on these proposals. Alaska Emergency Frequency. Section 97.401(d) of our Rules authorizes an amateur station in Alaska, or within 92.6 km of Alaska, to transmit communications during emergencies on 5.1675 MHz (the Alaska Emergency Frequency). However, this authorization
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  • and technical phases of the radio art; expansion of the existing reservoir of trained operators, technicians, and electronic experts; and continuation and extension of the amateur's unique ability to enhance international goodwill. See 47 C.F.R. § 97.1(a)-(e). See 47 C.F.R. § 97.3(a)(1). See 47 U.S.C. § 153(2); 47 C.F.R. § 97.3(a)(4). See 47 C.F.R. § 97.111(a)(1). See 47 C.F.R. § 97.401(a). See WRC-03 Final Acts, Article 25.6. See Final Acts of the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-97), Geneva, Switzerland, 1997, and Final Acts of the World Radiocommunication Conference, (WRC-00), Istanbul, 2000, Radio Regulation S25.5. This Radio Regulation stated, ``Any person seeking a license to operate the apparatus of an amateur station shall prove that he is able to send correctly by hand
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  • Commission are closed. Such actions shall be coordinated with, if possible, and promptly reported to the responsible Bureau or Office. Maintains liaison with other Bureaus and Offices concerning matters affecting public safety, homeland security, national security, emergency management and preparedness, disaster management and related issues. Is authorized to declare that a temporary state of communications emergency exists pursuant to § 97.401(b) of this chapter and to act on behalf of the Commission with respect to the operation of amateur stations during such temporary state of communications emergency. Perform such other functions and duties as may be assigned or referred to it by the Commission or the Defense Commissioner. Section 0.284 is revised by removing subparagraphs (a)(3) and (a)(7), and redesignating subparagraphs
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  • measures to maximize coverage; where the schedule of normal operating times and frequencies is published at least 30 days in advance of the actual transmissions; and where the control operator does not accept any direct or indirect compensation for any other service as a control operator. * * * * * See 47 C.F.R. Part 97. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 97.401, et seq. 47 C.F.R. § 97.113(a)(3). In this regard, Bureau staff recently issued a Public Notice providing guidance for requesting waiver relief to facilitate government-sponsored emergency preparedness and disaster drills. See Amateur Service Communications During Government Disaster Drills, Public Notice, 24 FCC Rcd 12872 (WTB, PSHSB, EB 2009) (Disaster Drills Public Notice). The waiver process outlined in this Public Notice
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  • See 47 C.F.R. § 97.113(a)(3). The prohibition was adopted in its current form in 1993. See Amendment of Part 97 of the Commission's Rules to Relax Restrictions on the Scope of Permissible Communications in the Amateur Service, Report and Order, PR Docket No. 92-136, 8 FCC Rcd 5072 (1993). See Disaster Drills Public Notice. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 97.1, 97.111(a)(2), 97.401-407. See, e.g., the following letters from the Deputy Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, granting waiver requests: Letter to Frederick A. Zacher, DeWitt County Emergency Services and Disaster Agency, DA 09-2420 (Nov. 16, 2009); Letter to Matt May, Assistant Director, Johnson County Emergency Management and Homeland Security, DA 09-2377 (Nov. 4, 2009); Letter to Dale D. Rowley, Director, Waldo County
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  • subject to ratification or modification by us. All requests for emergency operation must be coordinated with local frequency coordinators. Interference protection to state and local emergency and public safety services must be maintained. All licensees must be aware that land mobile and Amateur licensees may have unusual modes of operation for the provision for emergency communications under Sections 2.405 and 97.401 of the Rules and these should be protected. MVPD Technical Compliance: The following technical requirements are waived for ninety days from the release of this notice: Sections 76.601 [Performance Tests]; 76.605 [Technical Standards], but not 76.605(a)(12) [leakage limits]; and 76.614 [System Monitoring]. Media Bureau Engineering Division staff will provide a point of contact and expedited service and coordination, including temporary
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  • subject to ratification or modification by us. All requests for emergency operation must be coordinated with local frequency coordinators. Interference protection to state and local emergency and public safety services must be maintained. All licensees must be aware that land mobile and Amateur licensees may have unusual modes of operation for the provision for emergency communications under Sections 2.405 and 97.401 of the Rules and these should be protected. MVPD Technical Compliance: The following technical requirements are waived for ninety days from the release of this notice: Sections 76.601 [Performance Tests]; 76.605 [Technical Standards], but not 76.605(a)(12) [leakage limits]; and 76.614 [System Monitoring]. Media Bureau Engineering Division staff will provide a point of contact and expedited service and coordination, including temporary
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  • C.F.R. § 97.111(a)(2). This rule concerns emergency communications exchanged between an Amateur Radio Service station and stations in other Commission-regulated services. See Amateur NPRM, 19 FCC Rcd at 7331 ¶ 87. Currently, our Rules limit amateur station transmissions in support of relief actions to disasters in circumstances where normal communication systems are overloaded, damaged or disrupted. See 47 C.F.R. § 97.401. 47 C.F.R. § 97.115(a)(2). See WRC-03 Final Acts, Article 25.3. See 2000 Radio Regulations, Article 25.3. See 2000 Radio Regulations, Article 25.4. See WRC-03 Final Acts, Article 25.3. The conforming amendment that we adopt here does not implicate the Commission's proposal in WT Docket 04-140 to revise Sections 97.115(b)(2) and (c) of the Rules to expand to the existing list
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  • subject to ratification or modification by us. All requests for emergency operation must be coordinated with local frequency coordinators. Interference protection to state and local emergency and public safety services must be maintained. All licensees must be aware that land mobile and Amateur licensees may have unusual modes of operation for the provision for emergency communications under Sections 2.405 and 97.401 of the Rules and these should be protected. MVPD Technical Compliance: The following technical requirements are waived for ninety days from the release of this notice: Sections 76.601 [Performance Tests]; 76.605 [Technical Standards], but not 76.605(a)(12) [leakage limits]; and 76.614 [System Monitoring]. Media Bureau Engineering Division staff will provide a point of contact and expedited service and coordination, including temporary
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  • and Homeland Security Bureau.'' In the Appendix, the following new paragraphs 33 and 34 are added: PART 97-AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE 33. The authority citation for part 97 continues to read as follows: Authority: 48 Stat. 1066, 1082, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 154, 303. Interpret or apply 48 Stat. 1064-1068, 1081-1105, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 151-155, 301-609, unless otherwise noted. Section 97.401 is amended by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows: § 97.401 Operation during a disaster. * * * * * (b) When a disaster disrupts normal communication systems in a particular area, the FCC may declare a temporary state of communication emergency. The declaration will set forth any special conditions and special rules to be observed by stations during
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  • Commission are closed. Such actions shall be coordinated with, if possible, and promptly reported to the responsible Bureau or Office. Maintains liaison with other Bureaus and Offices concerning maters affecting public safety, homeland security, national security, emergency management and preparedness, disaster management and related issues. Is authorized to declare that a temporary state of communications emergency exists pursuant to § 97.401(b) of this chapter and to act on behalf of the Commission with respect to the operation of amateur stations during such temporary state of communications emergency. Perform such other functions and duties as may be assigned or referred to it by the Commission or the Defense Commissioner. 56 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU 2007 2008 2009 Actual Cong. Budget Request FTE 235
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  • Commission are closed. Such actions shall be coordinated with, if possible, and promptly reported to the responsible Bureau or Office. Maintains liaison with other Bureaus and Offices concerning matters affecting public safety, homeland security, national security, emergency management and preparedness, disaster management and related issues. Is authorized to declare that a temporary state of communications emergency exists pursuant to § 97.401(b) of this chapter and to act on behalf of the Commission with respect to the operation of amateur stations during such temporary state of communications emergency. Performs such other functions and duties as may be assigned or referred to it by the Commission or the Defense Commissioner. - 58 - WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU 2008 2009 2010 Actual BA Enacted Cong.
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  • Commission are closed. Such actions shall be coordinated with, if possible, and promptly reported to the responsible Bureau or Office. Maintains liaison with other Bureaus and Offices concerning matters affecting public safety, homeland security, national security, emergency management and preparedness, disaster management and related issues. Is authorized to declare that a temporary state of communications emergency exists pursuant to § 97.401(b) of this chapter and to act on behalf of the Commission with respect to the operation of amateur stations during such temporary state of communications emergency. Performs such other functions and duties as may be assigned or referred to it by the Commission or the Defense Commissioner. Maintains liaison with other federal departments and agencies responsible for emergency alert systems
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  • the Amateur Service." The Resolution invited administrations to provide for the needs of international disaster communications and for the needs of emergency communications within their national regulations using certain amateur bands, which were listed in international footnote 510 (later renumbered as S5.120). In response, the Commission added international footnote 510 to the non-Federal Government Table of Frequency Allocations and Section 97.401(b) to the rules for the amateur radio service, both of which referenced Resolution No. 640. At WRC-97, Resolution 640 was eliminated, and at the 2000 World Radiocommunication Conference ("WRC-2000"), international footnote S5.120 was eliminated. Accordingly, we propose to delete international footnote S5.120 and Section 97.401(b) from our Rules. We observe that, under Sections 97.111(a)(1) and 97.101(c) of our Rules, U.S.
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  • as specified in section 706 of the Communications Act. Maintains liaison with FCC Bureaus/Offices; represents the Defense Commissioner with other Government agencies and organizations, the telecommunications industry and FCC licensees on homeland security matters; and, as requested, represents the Commission at meetings and conferences. (f) Is authorized to declare that a temporary state of communications emergency exists pursuant to § 97.401(b) of this chapter and to act on behalf of the Commission with respect to the operation of amateur stations during such temporary state of communications emergency. Section 0.185 is amended by revising the introductory paragraph, revising paragraphs (a) and (d), and adding new paragraph (e) to read as follows: § 0.185 Responsibilities of the bureaus and staff offices. The head
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  • intend to implement an aircraft safety service in this band and because there was no apparent domestic support for the adoption of this international footnote. Accordingly, we will not implement footnote 5.155B domestically, but will maintain the footnote in the International Table for informational purposes. Amateur Service In the Notice, the Commission proposed to delete international footnote 5.120 and Section 97.401(b) from the Rules. These rule sections reference ITU Resolution No. 640, which invited administrations to provide for the needs of international disaster communications and for the needs of emergency communications within their national regulations using certain amateur bands. However, WRC-97 and WRC-2000 deleted Resolution 640 and international footnote 5.120, respectively. No commenter addressed this proposal. Because ITU Resolution No. 640
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  • needs and to facilitate relief actions. One of the fundamental purposes of the amateur service is providing emergency communications to the public. Consistent with the public interest, we believe that we should not restrict these communications, which may be instrumental in saving human life and property. We also believe that amending Section 97.111(a) as proposed obviates the need for Sections 97.401(a) (concerning disaster communications) and 97.401(c) (concerning the priority given to disaster communications). Thus, we propose to delete these sections. We request comment on these proposals. Alaska Emergency Frequency. Section 97.401(d) of our Rules authorizes an amateur station in Alaska, or within 92.6 km of Alaska, to transmit communications during emergencies on 5.1675 MHz (the Alaska Emergency Frequency). However, this authorization
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  • and technical phases of the radio art; expansion of the existing reservoir of trained operators, technicians, and electronic experts; and continuation and extension of the amateur's unique ability to enhance international goodwill. See 47 C.F.R. § 97.1(a)-(e). See 47 C.F.R. § 97.3(a)(1). See 47 U.S.C. § 153(2); 47 C.F.R. § 97.3(a)(4). See 47 C.F.R. § 97.111(a)(1). See 47 C.F.R. § 97.401(a). See WRC-03 Final Acts, Article 25.6. See Final Acts of the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-97), Geneva, Switzerland, 1997, and Final Acts of the World Radiocommunication Conference, (WRC-00), Istanbul, 2000, Radio Regulation S25.5. This Radio Regulation stated, ``Any person seeking a license to operate the apparatus of an amateur station shall prove that he is able to send correctly by hand
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  • current level of emergency communications by raising questions that might discourage turning to amateur radio in emergencies. Accordingly, we will revise Section 97.111(a) to clarify that amateur stations may, at all times and on all frequencies authorized to the control operator, make transmissions necessary to meet essential communication needs and to facilitate relief actions. Alaska Emergency Frequency Background. Currently, Section 97.401(d) of our Rules authorizes an amateur station in Alaska, or at a location within 92.6 kilometers of Alaska where we regulate the amateur service, to transmit communications during emergencies on 5.1675 MHz (the Alaska Emergency Frequency), but not communications for training drills and tests. In the NPRM, the Commission requested comment on whether it should also authorize an amateur station
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  • current level of emergency communications by raising questions that might discourage turning to amateur radio in emergencies. Accordingly, we will revise Section 97.111(a) to clarify that amateur stations may, at all times and on all frequencies authorized to the control operator, make transmissions necessary to meet essential communication needs and to facilitate relief actions. Alaska Emergency Frequency Background. Currently, Section 97.401(d) of our Rules authorizes an amateur station in Alaska, or at a location within 92.6 kilometers of Alaska where we regulate the amateur service, to transmit communications during emergencies on 5.1675 MHz (the Alaska Emergency Frequency), but not communications for training drills and tests. In the NPRM, the Commission requested comment on whether it should also authorize an amateur station
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  • Commission are closed. Such actions shall be coordinated with, if possible, and promptly reported to the responsible Bureau or Office. Maintains liaison with other Bureaus and Offices concerning matters affecting public safety, homeland security, national security, emergency management and preparedness, disaster management and related issues. Is authorized to declare that a temporary state of communications emergency exists pursuant to § 97.401(b) of this chapter and to act on behalf of the Commission with respect to the operation of amateur stations during such temporary state of communications emergency. Perform such other functions and duties as may be assigned or referred to it by the Commission or the Defense Commissioner. Section 0.284 is revised by removing subparagraphs (a)(3) and (a)(7), and redesignating subparagraphs
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  • measures to maximize coverage; where the schedule of normal operating times and frequencies is published at least 30 days in advance of the actual transmissions; and where the control operator does not accept any direct or indirect compensation for any other service as a control operator. * * * * * See 47 C.F.R. Part 97. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 97.401, et seq. 47 C.F.R. § 97.113(a)(3). In this regard, Bureau staff recently issued a Public Notice providing guidance for requesting waiver relief to facilitate government-sponsored emergency preparedness and disaster drills. See Amateur Service Communications During Government Disaster Drills, Public Notice, 24 FCC Rcd 12872 (WTB, PSHSB, EB 2009) (Disaster Drills Public Notice). The waiver process outlined in this Public Notice
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  • See 47 C.F.R. § 97.113(a)(3). The prohibition was adopted in its current form in 1993. See Amendment of Part 97 of the Commission's Rules to Relax Restrictions on the Scope of Permissible Communications in the Amateur Service, Report and Order, PR Docket No. 92-136, 8 FCC Rcd 5072 (1993). See Disaster Drills Public Notice. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 97.1, 97.111(a)(2), 97.401-407. See, e.g., the following letters from the Deputy Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, granting waiver requests: Letter to Frederick A. Zacher, DeWitt County Emergency Services and Disaster Agency, DA 09-2420 (Nov. 16, 2009); Letter to Matt May, Assistant Director, Johnson County Emergency Management and Homeland Security, DA 09-2377 (Nov. 4, 2009); Letter to Dale D. Rowley, Director, Waldo County
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  • Commission are closed. Such actions shall be coordinated with, if possible, and promptly reported to the responsible Bureau or Office. Maintains liaison with other Bureaus and Offices concerning maters affecting public safety, homeland security, national security, emergency management and preparedness, disaster management and related issues. Is authorized to declare that a temporary state of communications emergency exists pursuant to § 97.401(b) of this chapter and to act on behalf of the Commission with respect to the operation of amateur stations during such temporary state of communications emergency. Perform such other functions and duties as may be assigned or referred to it by the Commission or the Defense Commissioner. 46 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU 2006 2007 2007 2008 Actual NTE Rate Cong. Request
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  • powers as specified in section 706 of the Communications Act. Maintains liaison with FCC Bureaus/Offices; represents the Defense Commissioner with other Government agencies and organizations, the telecommunications industry and FCC licensees on homeland security matters; and, as requested, represents the Commission at meetings and conferences. (f) Is authorized to declare that a temporary state of communications emergency exists pursuant to 97.401(b) of this chapter and to act on behalf of the Commission with respect to the operation of amateur stations during such temporary state of communications emergency. 5. Section 0.185 is amended by revising the introductory paragraph, revising paragraphs (a) and (d), and adding new paragraph (e) to read as follows: 0.185 Responsibilities of the bureaus and staff offices. The head