[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 231 (Friday, November 29, 1996)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 60673-60674]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-30375]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
47 CFR Parts 17 and 87
[WT Docket No. 96-211, FCC 96-407]
Use of 112-118 MHz for Differential Global Positioning System
(GPS) Correction Data and the Use of Hand-Held Transmitters on
Frequencies in the Aeronautical Enroute Service
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: This Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) proposes to amend
the Commission's rules regarding the use of 112-118 MHz for
differential Global Positioning System (GPS) correction data, the use
of hand-held transmitters on frequencies in the Aeronautical Enroute
Service, and to update part 17 of our rules to incorporate by reference
two recently revised FAA Advisory Circulars. These proposals were
adopted in response to petitions for rule making filed by the Federal
Aviation Administration and the Aeronautical Radio, Inc. The effect of
these proposals would increase aircraft and airport safety and
facilitate the efficient use of aeronautical radio spectrum.
DATES: Comments are due on or before January 15, 1997. Reply comments
are due on or before January 30, 1997.
ADDRESSES: You must send comments and reply comments to the Office of
the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, Washington, D.C.
20554. You may also file informal comments by electronic mail. You
should address informal comments to mayday@fcc.gov. You must put the
docket number of this proceeding on the subject line (``WT Docket No.
96-211''). You must also include your full name and Postal Service
mailing address in the text of the message.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Shaffer of the Commission's
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau at (202) 418-0680 or via e-mail at
mayday@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's NPRM,
FCC 96-407, adopted October 9, 1996, and released November 21, 1996.
The full text of this NPRM is available for inspection and copying
during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Center (Room 239),
1919 M Street, NW, Washington, DC. The complete text may be purchased
from the Commission's copy contractor, ITS, Inc., 2100 M Street NW,
Suite 140, Washington, DC 20037, telephone (202) 857-3800.
Summary of NPRM
1. This NPRM proposes to amend part 87 of our rules to permit
aeronautical ground stations to use frequencies in the 112-118 MHz band
to transmit differential Global Positioning System (GPS) information to
aircraft equipped to use advanced landing systems in response to a
petition for rule making filed by the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA). This NPRM also proposes to allow the use of hand-held radios for
direct communications between ground service personnel and flight crews
on frequencies allocated to the Aeronautical Enroute Service in
response to a petition for rule making filed by Aeronautical Radio,
Inc. (ARINC). Finally, this NPRM proposes to update part 17 of our
rules to incorporate by reference two recently revised FAA Advisory
Circulars. The proposed actions will increase the safety and efficiency
of aircraft navigation and movement of aircraft in and around airports.
Further, adoption of these proposals would promote the use of new radio
technologies beneficial to
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aircraft without allocating additional spectrum.
2. This is a non-restricted notice and comment rule making
proceeding. Ex Parte presentations are permitted, except during the
Sunshine Agenda period, provided they are disclosed as provided in
Commission rules. See generally 47 CFR 1.1202, 1.1203, and 1.1206(a).
3. Pursuant to applicable procedures set forth in Sections 1.415
and 1.419 of the Commission's Rules, 47 CFR 1.415 and 1.419, interested
parties may file comments on or before January 15, 1997, and reply
comments on or before January 30, 1997. To file formally in this
proceeding, you must file an original and four copies of all comments,
reply comments, and supporting comments. If you want each Commissioner
to receive a personal copy of your comments, you must file an original
plus nine copies. You must send comments and reply comments to Office
of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC
20554. You may also file informal comments by electronic mail. You
should address informal comments to mayday@fcc.gov. You must put the
docket number of the proceeding on the subject line (``WT Docket No.
96-211''). You must also include your full name and Postal Service
mailing address in the text of the message. Formal and informal
comments and reply comments will be available for public inspection
during regular business hours in the FCC Reference Center of the
Federal Communications Commission, Room 239, 1919 M Street, N.W.,
Washington, DC 20554.
4. Authority for issuance of this NPRM is contained in Sections
4(i) and 303(r) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47
U.S.C. 154(i) and 303(r).
List of Subjects
47 CFR Part 17
Antenna, Radio.
47 CFR Part 87
Radio.
Federal Communications Commission.
William F. Caton,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 96-30375 Filed 11-27-96; 8:45 am]
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