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AGENCY:
Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION:
Proposed rule.
SUMMARY:
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) seeks comment on revising the fee schedule of FY 2022 regulatory fees to collect $381,950,000 in regulatory fees by fiscal year end. Regulatory fee collections offset one hundred percent of the Commission's budget.
DATES:
Submit comments on or before July 5, 2022; and reply comments on or before July 18, 2022.
ADDRESSES:
Pursuant to §§ 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 1.415, 1.419, interested parties may file comments and reply comments identified by MD Docket No. 22-223, by any of the following methods below. Comments and reply comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS). See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 FR 24121 (1998).
1. Comment Filing Procedures. Pursuant to §§ 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 1.415, 1.419, interested parties may file comments and reply comments on or before the dates indicated on the first page of this document. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS). See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 FR 24121 (1998).
2. Effective March 19, 2020, and until further notice, the Commission no longer accepts any hand or messenger delivered filings. This is a temporary measure taken to help protect the health and safety of individuals, and to mitigate the transmission of COVID-19. In the event that the Commission announces the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, a filing window will be opened at the Commission's office located at 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis, MD 20701.
3. Pursuant to § 1.49 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 1.49, parties to this proceeding must file any documents in this proceeding using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS): http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/.
4. Materials in Accessible Formats. To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an email to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice).
5. Availability of Documents. Comments, reply comments, and ex parte submissions will be available via ECFS. Documents will be available electronically in ASCII, Microsoft Word, and/or Adobe Acrobat. When the FCC Headquarters reopens to the public, these documents will also be available for public inspection during regular business hours in the FCC Reference Center, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554.
For detailed instructions for submitting comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document.
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Roland Helvajian, Office of Managing Director at (202) 418-0444.
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This is a summary of the Commission's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), FCC 22-39, MD Docket No. 21-190, and MD Docket No. 22-223, adopted on June 1, 2022 and released on June 2, 2022. The full text of this document is available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Center, 445 12th Street SW, Room CY-A257, Portals II, Washington, DC 20554, and may also be purchased from the Commission's copy contractor, BCPI, Inc., Portals II, 445 12th Street SW, Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554. Customers may contact BCPI, Inc. via their website, http://www.bcpi.com, or call 1-800-378-3160. This document is available in alternative formats (computer diskette, large print, audio record, and braille). Persons with disabilities who need documents in these formats may contact the FCC by email: FCC504@fcc.gov or phone: 202-418-0530 or TTY: 202-418-0432.
I. Procedural Matters
6. Ex Parte Information. The proceeding initiated by this NPRM, in which we seek comment on proposals as described above, shall be treated as a “permit-but-disclose” proceeding in accordance with the Commission's ex parte rules. Persons making ex parte presentations must file a copy of any written presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral presentation within two business days after the presentation (unless a different deadline applicable to the Sunshine period applies). Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentation must (1) list all persons attending or otherwise participating in the meeting at which the ex parte presentation was made, and (2) summarize all data presented and arguments made during the presentation. If the presentation consisted in whole or in part of the presentation of data or arguments already reflected in the presenter's written comments, memoranda, or other filings in the proceeding, the presenter may provide citations to such data or arguments in his or her prior comments, memoranda, or other filings (specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where such data or arguments can be found) in lieu of summarizing them in the memorandum. Documents shown or given to Commission staff during ex parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must be filed consistent with § 1.1206(b) of the Commission's rules. In proceedings governed by § 1.49(f) of the Commission's rules or for which the Commission has made available a method of electronic filing, written ex parte presentations and memoranda summarizing oral ex parte presentations, and all attachments thereto, must be filed through the electronic comment filing system available for that proceeding, and must be filed in their native format ( e.g., .doc, .xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants in this proceeding should familiarize themselves with the Commission's ex parte rules.
7. Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis. An initial regulatory flexibility analysis (IRFA) is contained in this summary. Comments to the IRFA must be identified as responses to the IRFA and filed by the deadlines for comments on the NPRM. The Commission will send a copy of the NPRM, including the IRFA, to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration.
8. Initial Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 Analysis. This document does not contain new or modified information collection requirements subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Public Law 104-13. In addition, therefore, it does not contain any new or modified information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees, pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, Public Law 107-198, see 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(4). Start Printed Page 38589
I. Introduction
9. For fiscal year (FY) 2022, the Commission is required to collect $381,950,000 in regulatory fees for FY 2022, pursuant to sections 9 and 9A of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Communications Act), and the Commission's FY 2022 Appropriations Act. In this NPRM, we seek comment on associated changes to the non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) space stations regulatory fee rates. We also seek comment on the Commission's proposed regulatory fees for FY 2022 as set forth in Tables 2 and 3 in addition to other issues including: continuing to use our methodology for calculating television broadcaster regulatory fees based on population; calculating the costs of collection of regulatory fees in establishing the annual de minimis threshold; and how our proposals may promote or inhibit advances in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
II. Background
10. Congress requires the Commission to assess and collect regulatory fees each year in an amount that can reasonably be expected to equal the amount of its annual salaries and expenses (S&E) appropriation. Regulatory fees cover direct costs, such as salaries and expenses; indirect costs, such as overhead functions; statutorily required tasks that do not directly equate with oversight and regulation of a particular regulatee but instead benefit the Commission and the industry as a whole; and support costs such as rent, utilities, and equipment. Regulatory fees also cover the costs incurred in oversight and regulation of entities that are statutorily exempt from paying regulatory fees ( i.e., governmental and nonprofit entities, amateur radio operators, and noncommercial radio and television stations), entities that are exempt from payment of FY 2022 regulatory fees because their total assessed annual regulatory fees fall below the annual de minimis threshold, and entities whose regulatory fees are waived. Pursuant to section 9(d) of the Communications Act, the Commission's methodology for assessing regulatory fees must “reflect the full-time equivalent number of employees within the bureaus and offices of the Commission, adjusted to take into account factors that are reasonably related to the benefits provided to the payor of the fee by the Commission's activities.” For FY 2022, the Commission must recover $381,950,000, as set forth in the FY 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act.
11. Each year, early in the fiscal year, the Commission receives full time equivalent (FTE) data from its Human Resources Office, and identifies FTE data at the core bureau level ( i.e., direct FTEs), which is then used to determine the FTE allocations for the four core bureaus. This FTE data is then filtered down to the various fee categories within each core bureau based on the fee category percentages for each bureau. After the number of direct FTEs is determined within each core bureau of the Commission, a percentage of the total amount to be collected in regulatory fees for a given fiscal year is calculated for each core bureau based on the number of direct FTEs within a core bureau. The total of the percentages for each core bureau must equal 100% of the amount to be collected. The total percentage for a core bureau is then used to calculate the percentages for the various regulatory fee categories within each core bureau, as provided by the Commission's bureaus. Thus, the regulatory fee categories within each core bureau make up a percentage of a core bureau's total percentage to be collected in regulatory fees.
12. These percentages, either at the regulatory fee category level within a core bureau or summed up to the core bureau level, represent the dollar amount of regulatory fees to be collected by multiplying each fee category percentage by the target goal to be collected. For example, the Wireline Competition Bureau, a core bureau, has direct FTEs that constitute 33.74% of all regulatory fees to be collected. The Wireline Competition Bureau also has two fee categories from which 33.74% of the fees are to be collected: (1) the Interstate Telecommunications Service Provider Fee (ITSP) fee category constitutes 32.62%, and (2) the Toll Free Number fee category constitutes 1.12% for a total sum of 33.74%. The percentage for each fee category represents the amount to collect in regulatory fees for that fee category—for example, for the ITSP fee category, 32.62% amounts to $124.59 million from an FY 2022 target goal of $381,950,000. This dollar amount ($124.59 million) divided by the estimated units for the ITSP fee category determines the fee rate, which is then rounded to the nearest $5, where applicable. Indirect FTEs are then allocated proportionally based on the allocation percentage of direct FTEs of each core bureaus.
13. The indirect FTEs are the FTEs in the Enforcement Bureau, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Chairwoman's and Commissioners' offices, Office of the Managing Director, Office of General Counsel, Office of the Inspector General, Office of Communications Business Opportunities, Office of Engineering and Technology, Office of Legislative Affairs, Office of Workplace Diversity, Office of Media Relations, Office of Economics and Analytics, and Office of Administrative Law Judges, along with some FTEs in the Wireline Competition Bureau and the International Bureau that the Commission has previously classified as indirect for regulatory fee purposes. Unlike the work of direct FTEs, the work of FTEs designated as indirect benefits the Commission and the industry as a whole and is not specifically focused on the regulatees and licensees of a core bureau. The high percentage of indirect FTEs is indicative of the fact that many Commission activities and costs are not limited to a particular fee category and instead benefit the Commission and its work as a whole.
14. In section 9 of the Communications Act, Congress prescribed a method of collecting an amount equal to the full S&E appropriation by keying the regulatory fee assessment to FTE burden. As a result, the fee assigned to each regulatory fee category relates to the FTE burden associated with their oversight and regulation by the relevant core bureaus. Because the total amount the Commission must collect in an offsetting collection generally changes each fiscal year, payors' regulatory fees will also typically change each fiscal year as a mathematical consequence of the changes in the total amount to be collected, the number of Commission FTEs, and projected unit estimates for each fee category. Beyond those changed collection requirements, consideration of changes, additions, or deletions to the regulatory fee schedule is focused on the Commission's direct FTE cost burden related to the regulatory fee category at issue within each core bureau.
15. Adjustments and Amendments to Regulatory Fee Schedule. Each year, the Commission is required to adjust the schedule of regulatory fees to “(A) reflect unexpected increases or decreases in the number of units subject to the payment of such fees; and (B) result in the collection of the amount required” by the Commission's annual appropriation. Each year the Commission issues a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to seek comment on its methodology for assessing regulatory fees and the proposed regulatory fees for the fiscal year. Start Printed Page 38590
III. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
16. In this annual regulatory fee NPRM, we seek comment on our methodology for assessing regulatory fees and on the schedule of FY 2022 regulatory fees as set forth in Tables 2 and 3. We also seek comment on associated changes to the NGSO space station regulatory fee rates in addition to several other issues such as continuing to use our methodology for calculating television broadcaster regulatory fees based on population; calculating the costs of collection of regulatory fees in establishing the annual de minimis threshold; and how our proposals may promote or inhibit advances in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
A. Assessment of Regulatory Fees
17. Methodology for Assessing Regulatory Fees. Congress has required us to collect $381,950,000 in regulatory fees for FY 2022. In doing so, section 9 of the Communications Act requires us to set regulatory fees to “reflect the full-time equivalent number of employees within the bureaus and offices of the Commission adjusted to take into account factors that are reasonably related to the benefits provided to the payor of the fee by the Commission's activities.” We implement this directive by first looking to the core bureaus within the Commission in order to identify the number of direct non-auction FTEs from each core bureau and then categorize the remaining non-auction FTEs and other Commission costs as indirect. Once the direct FTEs are identified, we then allocate fees to specific fee categories within each core bureau. These proportional calculations allocate all Commission non-auction related costs across all fee categories. We find that our methodology is consistent with section 9 of the Communications Act which requires us to base our methodology on the number of FTEs in calculating regulatory fees. We seek comment on this methodology and on the schedule of FY 2022 regulatory fees as set forth in Tables 2 and 3. Any proposals or comments requesting a change or modification to our proposed FY 2022 regulatory fees should include a thorough analysis showing a sufficient basis for making the change and provide alternative options for the Commission to meet its statutory obligation to collect the full amount of the appropriation by the end of the fiscal year. Commenters should also indicate how such alternative options are fair, administrable, and sustainable.
18. Allocating FTEs. Consistent with past practices, we propose to base the allocation of fee categories for FY 2022 on the Commission's calculation of FTEs in each regulatory fee category. Each year, early in the fiscal year, the Commission receives FTE data from the Commission's Human Resources Office, and identifies FTE data at the core bureau level (direct FTEs). This FTE data is then filtered down to the various fee categories within each core bureau. The total FTEs for each fee category include the direct FTEs associated with that category plus a proportional allocation of indirect FTEs. Applying the requirements of section 9 of the Communications Act to calculate regulatory fees, we propose to allocate the total collection target across all regulatory fee categories. Each regulatee within a fee category then pays its proportionate share based on an objective measure. To calculate fees for each licensee, we identify “units” used to calculate the fees. For example, broadcast licensees' fees will vary by population served and commercial mobile radio service (CMRS) wireless licensees will pay fees based on their number of subscribers. These calculations are illustrated in Table 2. The sources for the unit estimates that are used in these calculations are listed in Table 4.
19. In sum, there are 329 direct FTEs for FY 2022, distributed among the core bureaus as follows International Bureau (28), Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (70), Wireline Competition Bureau (111), and the Media Bureau (120). This results in 8.51% of the FTE allocation for International Bureau regulatees; 21.28% of the FTE allocation for Wireless Telecommunications Bureau regulatees; 33.74% of the FTE allocation for Wireline Competition Bureau regulatees; and 36.47% of FTE allocation for Media Bureau regulatees. There are in turn 943 indirect FTEs spread across the Commission: Enforcement Bureau (187), Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (111), Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (98), part of the International Bureau (52), part of the Wireline Competition Bureau (38), Chairman and Commissioners' offices (22), Office of the Managing Director (136), Office of General Counsel (70), Office of the Inspector General (47), Office of Communications Business Opportunities (10), Office of Engineering and Technology (66), Office of Legislative Affairs (8), Office of Workforce Diversity (4), Office of Media Relations (12), Office of Economics and Analytics (78), and Office of Administrative Law Judges (4). Allocating these indirect FTEs based on the direct FTE allocations yields an additional 80.26 FTEs attributable to International Bureau regulatees, 200.64 FTEs attributable to Wireless Telecommunications Bureau regulatees, 318.16 FTEs attributable to Wireline Competition Bureau regulatees, and 343.95 FTEs attributable to Media Bureau regulatees.
20. Based on these allocations and the requirement to collect $381,950,000 in regulatory fees this year, we project collecting approximately $32.51 million (8.51%) in fees from International Bureau regulatees; $81.27 million (21.28%) in fees from Wireless Telecommunications Bureau regulatees; $128.86 million (33.74%) from Wireline Competition Bureau regulatees; and $139.31 million (36.47%) from Media Bureau regulatees. We set specific regulatory fees in Table 3 so that regulatees within a fee category pay their proportionate share based on an objective measure ( e.g., revenues or number of subscribers). The proposed fees are based on the established methodology, applied to the allocated direct FTEs and based on the Commission's appropriation amount of $381,950,000. We seek comment on our methodology. Commenters proposing adjustments to our methodology should explain the basis for their proposals.
1. Regulatory Fee Rates for Space Stations
21. We seek comment on the proposed regulatory fees for space stations as provided in Table 2. In 2021, the Commission adopted new NGSO space stations regulatory fee subcategories: “less complex” and “other,” both under the broader category of “Space Stations (Non-Geostationary Orbit).” In the FY 2021 Report and Order, 86 FR 52742 (Sept. 22, 2021), the Commission subsequently adopted the proposal from the FY 2021 NPRM, 86 FR 52429 (Sept. 21, 2021), to allocate 20% of NGSO space station regulatory fees to “less complex” NGSO space stations and 80% of NGSO regulatory fees to “other” NGSO space stations. As discussed above, in this proceeding, we determine a fee methodology for small satellites, and integrate the small satellite fee category into the NGSO space stations fee category. Accordingly, in Table 2, we have included the proposed fees for NGSO space stations calculated by assessing the fees that small satellites will pay in FY 2022, reducing that amount from the overall NGSO space stations fee category, and allocating the remaining NGSO space station fees 20/ Start Printed Page 38591 80 using the two new fee subcategories: “less complex” NGSO space stations and all other NGSO space stations identified as “other” NGSO space stations.”
22. Below is a table illustrating the proposed NGSO fee rates for FY 2022. These proposed regulatory fees are also listed in Tables 2 and 3. We seek comment on these proposed regulatory fees. Commenters proposing alternative should explain the basis for their proposals.
Proposed NGSO—small satellite fee (per license) Proposed NGSO—other space station fee (per system) Proposed NGSO—less complex space station fee (per system) $12,145 $338,020 $140,840 23. Spacecraft Performing On-Orbit Servicing and Rendezvous and Proximity Operations. Two commenters propose the creation of additional fee categories, citing similarities between the characteristics of small satellites and those other satellite services commenters contend should have a separate fee. Spaceflight proposes that the Commission create a separate fee category for spacecraft performing on-orbit services (OOS), which would include deployment, rendezvous and proximity services. Spaceflight posits that OOS spacecraft share characteristics of small satellites and “less complex” NGSO systems thereby justifying the creation of a new and lower fee category. Spaceflight also distinguishes between OOS spacecraft and traditional NGSO satellites in that OOS spacecraft have limited duration and scope of use as well as a limited number of earth stations; require a smaller investment in OOS technology; require less ongoing regulation owing to the shorter duration of OOS spacecraft; will likely be licensed on a shared use basis. Spaceflight also notes that OOS spacecraft are licensed on a non-interference basis without the need for processing round procedures or post-processing round disputes over matters such as interference protection and spectrum priority. In addition, Astroscale proposes that the Commission create a new fee category for rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO). Astroscale submits that a Commission proceeding to create service rules and a corresponding fee category for RPO services would provide much needed permanency and clarity to support this nascent infrastructure. In allocating this fee, Astroscale argues that the Commission should consider the similarities that RPO services share with small satellites, such as one-way data communication, and with “less complex” NGSO systems, such as the less-intensive use of ground stations.
24. At this time, we tentatively conclude that it would be premature to adopt new fee categories for OOS and RPO operations. To date, there have been a limited number of such operations and these have been treated on a case-by-case basis. Except for GSO servicing missions, we expect that most OOS and RPO operations will be NGSO, but we tentatively conclude that it is too early to identify exactly where operations such as those in low-Earth orbit (LEO) might fit into the regulatory fee structure in the future. Thus, at this time, we do not have a record sufficient to propose to establish a fee category(ies) and appropriate methodology for assessing such a fee category(ies). We propose that, until we gain more experience in regulating such systems, we continue to regulate these systems as we have and consider OOS and RPO spacecraft licensing on a mission-by-mission basis. We seek comment on these tentative conclusions. Commenters that nonetheless favor a new fee category or categories should fully explain the basis for their positions, including how the Commission might identify exactly where these operations might fit into the regulatory fee structure.
25. However, although we do not adopt a new regulatory and corresponding fee category for OOS and RPO spacecraft at this time, we further seek comment on whether and how to assess fees for these types of spacecraft, and other types of satellites servicing other satellites, which operate near to the GSO arc. Specifically, we seek comment on whether a satellite servicing other satellites that operates above the GSO arc should be treated as a GSO space station for regulatory fee purposes. We also seek comment on what factors should be considered in determining whether the servicing spacecraft should be assessed regulatory fees separately. For example, what percentage of time are the satellites co-located with a GSO satellite?
B. Full-Service Television Broadcaster Fees
26. In the FY 2020 Report and Order, 85 FR 59864 (Sept. 23, 2020), we completed the transition to a population-based full-service broadcast television regulatory fee. We do not reopen that decision relating to these regulatory fees being based on population at this time. For FY 2022, we propose to continue to assess fees for full-power broadcast television stations based on the population covered by a full-service broadcast television station's contour and seek comment on our mechanism, described below, for how we will calculate the regulatory fee based on the previously decided population-based methodology. As described in Table 7, we propose adopting a factor of .88 of one cent ($.008803) per person served for FY 2022 full-service broadcast television station fees. The population data for broadcasters' service areas are extracted from the TVStudy database, based on a station's projected noise-limited service contour. The population data for each licensee and the population-based fee (population multiplied by $.008803 for each full-service broadcast television station), including each satellite station is listed in Table 7. We seek comment on these proposed fees. Any commenters suggesting different ways to measure population-based fees for full-service television broadcasters should indicate the proposed fees and the underlying calculation and basis for the fees.
C. De Minimis Threshold
27. We seek comment on how to calculate the costs of collection of regulatory fees in establishing the annual de minimis threshold of $1,000. Section 9(e)(2) of the Communications Act permits the Commission to exempt a party from paying regulatory fees if “in the judgment of the Commission, the cost of collecting a regulatory fee established under this section from a party would exceed the amount collected from such party. . . .” NAB proposes that we increase the de minimis threshold, above $1,000, in order to assist small broadcasters. We remind commenters that the text of section 9(e)(2) of the Communications Act does not include language Start Printed Page 38592 suggesting that such considerations be used in determining the cost of collecting a regulatory fee for purposes of setting the de minimis threshold.
28. In the FY 2019 Report and Order, 84 FR 50890 (Sept. 26, 2019), the Commission concluded that section 9(e)(2) of the Communications Act codifies our authority to adopt a de minimis exemption. At that time, the Commission analyzed the average cost of collecting delinquent debt and estimated that the Commission's cost of collecting the debt would exceed $1,000. The Commission determined that its administrative debt collection process involves many steps, including data compilation, preparation and validation; invoicing; debt transfer for third party collection; responding to debtor questions and disputes; and processing payments. Accordingly, the Commission retained the de minimis threshold for annual regulatory fee payors at $1,000.
29. We seek comment on NAB's proposal to increase the de minimis threshold. Commenters should discuss how we should calculate the costs of collection of regulatory fees and whether the cost of collecting a regulatory fee begins after the regulatory fees are due and once delinquencies occur. Alternatively, should the cost of collection begin when the Commission collects data on a payor's regulatory fee status, generally prior to the regulatory fee due date? Commenters advocating a higher annual de minimis threshold should discuss which steps in the debt collection process should be included in “the cost of collecting a regulatory fee.” For example, should the Commission also consider the costs associated with reviewing and resolving waiver requests and installment payment requests? Commenters suggesting an increase should indicate what the threshold should be increased to and the factual and statutory basis for such an increase. Commenters should also explain if the proposed definition of costs of collection is consistent with other uses of the term in the U.S. Code with respect to collection of federal fees.
D. Indirect Full Time Equivalents
30. As discussed above, the Commission has previously reclassified certain direct FTEs as indirect for regulatory purposes due to the nature of their work assignments. We seek comment on whether such reclassifications, on balance, produce a more accurate regulatory fee assessment. If reclassification is appropriate in certain circumstances, should we consider different calculation methods when reclassified FTEs work on issues that clearly do not benefit certain classes of licensees? If so, how should we adjust our calculation method? In addition, how frequently should the Commission revisit such reclassifications to ensure that the FTEs accurately reflect the work of the relevant Bureau? Are the current reclassifications still appropriate? To what extent does reclassification undermine the Commission's rationale for retaining its current direct/indirect methodology?
E. New Regulatory Fee Categories
31. In the FY 2021 NPRM, we sought comment on “whether we should adopt new regulatory fee categories and on ways to improve our regulatory fee process regarding any and all categories of service.” We invite additional comment in order to help inform our consideration of these issues.
F. Digital Equity and Inclusion
32. Finally, the Commission, as part of its continuing effort to advance digital equity for all, including people of color, persons with disabilities, persons who live in rural or tribal areas, and others who are or have been historically underserved, marginalized, or adversely affected by persistent poverty or inequality, invites comment on any equity-related considerations and benefits (if any) that may be associated with the proposals and issues discussed herein. Specifically, we seek comment on how our proposals may promote or inhibit advances in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, as well the scope of the Commission's relevant legal authority. We note that diversity and equity considerations, however, do not allow the Commission to shift fees from one party of fee payors to another nor to raise fees for any purpose other than as an offsetting collection in the amount of our annual S&E appropriation.
IV. Procedural Matters
33. Included below are procedural items as well as our current payment and collection methods. We include these payments and collection procedures here as a useful way of reminding regulatory fee payers and the public about these aspects of the annual regulatory fee collection process.
34. Credit Card Transaction Levels. In accordance with Treasury Financial Manual, Volume I, Part 5, Chapter 7000, Section 7045— Limitations on Card Collection Transactions, the highest amount that can be charged on a credit card for transactions with federal agencies is $24,999.99. Transactions greater than $24,999.99 will be rejected. This limit applies to single payments or bundled payments of more than one bill. Multiple transactions to a single agency in one day may be aggregated and treated as a single transaction subject to the $24,999.99 limit. Customers who wish to pay an amount greater than $24,999.99 should consider available electronic alternatives such as Visa or MasterCard debit cards, Automates Clearing House (ACH) debits from a bank account, and wire transfers. Each of these payment options is available after filing regulatory fee information in Fee Filer. Further details will be provided regarding payment methods and procedures at the time of FY 2022 regulatory fee collection in Fact Sheets, https://www.fcc.gov/regfees.
35. Payment Methods. During the fee season for collecting regulatory fees, regulatees can pay their fees by credit card through Pay.gov , ACH, debit card, or by wire transfer. Additional payment instructions are posted on the Commission's website at https://transition.fcc.gov/fees/regfees.html. The receiving bank for all wire payments is the U.S. Treasury, New York, NY (TREAS NYC). Any other form of payment ( e.g., checks, cashier's checks, or money orders) will be rejected. For payments by wire, an FCC Form 159-E should still be transmitted via fax so that the Commission can associate the wire payment with the correct regulatory fee information. The fax should be sent to the Commission at (202) 418-2843 at least one hour before initiating the wire transfer (but on the same business day) so as not to delay crediting their account. Regulatees should discuss arrangements (including bank closing schedules) with their bankers several days before they plan to make the wire transfer to allow sufficient time for the transfer to be initiated and completed before the deadline. Complete instructions for making wire payments are posted at https://transition.fcc.gov/fees/wiretran.html.
36. Standard Fee Calculations and Payment Dates. The Commission will accept fee payments made in advance of the window for the payment of regulatory fees. The responsibility for payment of fees by service category is as follows:
• Media Services: Regulatory fees must be paid for initial construction permits that were granted on or before October 1, 2021 for AM/FM radio stations, VHF/UHF broadcast television stations, and satellite television stations. Regulatory fees must be paid for all broadcast facility licenses granted on or before October 1, 2021.
• Wireline (Common Carrier) Services: Regulatory fees must be paid Start Printed Page 38593 for authorizations that were granted on or before October 1, 2021. In instances where a permit or license is transferred or assigned after October 1, 2021, responsibility for payment rests with the holder of the permit or license as of the fee due date. Audio bridging service providers are included in this category. For Responsible Organizations (RespOrgs) that manage Toll Free Numbers (TFN), regulatory fees should be paid on all working, assigned, and reserved toll free numbers as well as toll free numbers in any other status as defined in § 52.103 of the Commission's rules. The unit count should be based on toll free numbers managed by RespOrgs on or about December 31, 2021.
• Wireless Services: Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) cellular, mobile, and messaging services (fees based on number of subscribers or telephone number count): Regulatory fees must be paid for authorizations that were granted on or before October 1, 2021. The number of subscribers, units, or telephone numbers on December 31, 2021 will be used as the basis from which to calculate the fee payment. In instances where a permit or license is transferred or assigned after October 1, 2021, responsibility for payment rests with the holder of the permit or license as of the fee due date.
• Wireless Services, Multi-year fees: The first seven regulatory fee categories in our Schedule of Regulatory Fees pay “small multi-year wireless regulatory fees.” Entities pay these regulatory fees in advance for the entire amount period covered by the five-year or ten-year terms of their initial licenses, and pay regulatory fees again only when the license is renewed, or a new license is obtained. We include these fee categories in our rulemaking to publicize our estimates of the number of “small multi-year wireless” licenses that will be renewed or newly obtained in FY 2022.
• Multichannel Video Programming Distributor (MVPD) Services (cable television operators, Cable Television Relay Service (CARS) licensees, direct broadcast satellite (DBS), and internet Protocol TV (IPTV)): Regulatory fees must be paid for the number of basic cable television subscribers as of December 31, 2021. Regulatory fees also must be paid for CARS licenses that were granted on or before October 1, 2021. In instances where a permit or license is transferred or assigned after October 1, 2021, responsibility for payment rests with the holder of the permit or license as of the fee due date. For providers of DBS service and IPTV-based MVPDs, regulatory fees should be paid based on a subscriber count on or about December 31, 2021. In instances where a permit or license is transferred or assigned after October 1, 2021, responsibility for payment rests with the holder of the permit or license as of the fee due date.
• International Services: Regulatory fees must be paid for earth stations that were licensed (or authorized) on or before October 1, 2021. Regulatory fees must also be paid for Geostationary orbit space stations (GSO) and non-geostationary orbit satellite systems (NGSO), and the two NGSO subcategories “Other” and “Less Complex,” that were licensed and operational on or before October 1, 2021. Licensees of small satellites that were licensed and operational on or before October 1, 2021 must also pay regulatory fees. In instances where a permit or license is transferred or assigned after October 1, 2021, responsibility for payment rests with the holder of the permit or license as of the fee due date.
• International Services ( Submarine Cable Systems, Terrestrial and Satellite Services ): Regulatory fees for submarine cable systems are to be paid on a per cable landing license basis based on lit circuit capacity as of December 31, 2021. Regulatory fees for terrestrial and satellite IBCs are to be paid based on active (used or leased) international bearer circuits as of December 31, 2021, in any terrestrial or satellite transmission facility for the provision of service to an end user or resale carrier. When calculating the number of such active circuits, entities must include circuits used by themselves or their affiliates. For these purposes, “active circuits” include backup and redundant circuits as of December 31, 2021. Whether circuits are used specifically for voice or data is not relevant for purposes of determining that they are active circuits. In instances where a permit or license is transferred or assigned after October 1, 2021, responsibility for payment rests with the holder of the permit or license as of the fee due date.
37. CMRS and Mobile Services Assessments. The Commission will compile data from the Numbering Resource Utilization Forecast (NRUF) report that is based on “assigned” telephone number (subscriber) counts that have been adjusted for porting to net Type 0 ports (“in” and “out”). We have included non-geographic numbers in the calculation of the number of subscribers for each CMRS provider in Table 2 and the CMRS regulatory fee factor proposed in Table 3. CMRS provider regulatory fees will be calculated and should be paid based on the inclusion of non-geographic numbers. CMRS providers can adjust the total number of subscribers, if needed. This information of telephone numbers (subscriber count) will be posted on the Commission's electronic filing and payment system (Fee Filer) along with the carrier's Operating Company Numbers (OCNs).
38. A carrier wishing to revise its telephone number (subscriber) count can do so by accessing Fee Filer and follow the prompts to revise their telephone number counts. Any revisions to the telephone number counts should be accompanied by an explanation or supporting documentation. The Commission will then review the revised count and supporting documentation and either approve or disapprove the submission in Fee Filer. If the submission is disapproved, the Commission will contact the provider to afford the provider an opportunity to discuss its revised subscriber count and/or provide additional supporting documentation. If we receive no response from the provider, or we do not reverse our initial disapproval of the provider's revised count submission, the fee payment must be based on the number of subscribers listed initially in Fee Filer. Once the timeframe for revision has passed, the telephone number counts are final and are the basis upon which CMRS regulatory fees are to be paid. Providers can view their final telephone counts online in Fee Filer. A final CMRS assessment letter will not be mailed out.
39. Because some carriers do not file the NRUF report, they may not see their telephone number counts in Fee Filer. In these instances, the carriers should compute their fee payment using the standard methodology that is currently in place for CMRS Wireless services ( i.e., compute their telephone number counts as of December 31, 2021), and submit their fee payment accordingly. Whether a carrier reviews its telephone number counts in Fee Filer or not, the Commission reserves the right to audit the number of telephone numbers for which regulatory fees are paid. In the event that the Commission determines that the number of telephone numbers that are paid is inaccurate, the Commission will bill the carrier for the difference between what was paid and what should have been paid.
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Table 1
Commenter Abbreviated commenter name Date filed Comments to the FY 2021 Report and Order and NPRM MD Docket No. 21-190 ACT—The App Association, American Lighting Association (ALA), American Public Gas Association (APGA), Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), Bluetooth SIG, Consumer Technology Association (CTA), Information Technology industry Council (ITI), National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM), Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI), Power Tool Institute (PTI), Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), and Wi-SUN Alliance ACT Joint Commenters 10/21/21 Alliance of Automotive Innovation Auto Innovators 10/21/21 Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers AHAM 10/21/21 Astro Digital US, Inc Astro Digital 10/21/21 Astroscale US Astroscale 10/21/21 Computer and Communications Industry Association, Digital Media Association, INCOMPAS, and Internet Association CCIA Joint Commenters 10/21/21 Consumer Technology Association CTA 10/21/21 DECT Forum DECT Forum 10/21/21 Engine Engine 10/21/21 Eutelsat Communications SA Eutelsat 10/21/21 Hearing Industries Association HIA 10/21/21 Information Technology Industry Council ITI 10/21/21 Intuitive Machines, LLC Intuitive Machines 10/21/21 Low Power Radio Association LPRA 10/22/21 Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association MEMA 10/21/21 National Association of Broadcasters NAB 10/21/21 National Electrical Manufacturers Association NEMA 10/21/21 NCTA—The Internet & Television Association NCTA 10/21/21 New America's Open Technology Institute, Public Knowledge, the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society, Access Humboldt, Center for Rural Strategies, Tribal Digital Village, the Institute for Local Self Reliance, and the Schools, Health, Libraries & Broadband Coalition Public Interest Spectrum Commenters 10/21/21 Dr. Scott Palo Palo 10/21/21 RBC Signals, LLC RBC Signals 10/21/21 Spaceflight, Inc Spaceflight 10/21/21 TechFreedom TechFreedom 10/21/21 Telesat Canada, Kepler Communications Inc., WorldVu Satellites Limited (d/b/a OneWeb), O3b Limited, and SES Americom, Inc Satellite Coalition 10/21/21 US Telecom—The Broadband Association USTelecom ex parte 10/21/21 Wi-Fi Alliance® Wi-Fi Alliance 10/21/21 Wireless Internet Service Providers Association WISPA 10/21/21 Reply Comments to FY 2021 Report and Order and NPRM MD Docket No. 21-190 ABC Television Affiliates Association, CBS Television Network Affiliates Association, FBC Television Affiliates Association, and NBC Television Affiliates Television Affiliates Associations 11/5/21 Alabama Broadcasters Association, Alaska Broadcasters Association, Arizona Broadcasters Association, Arkansas Broadcasters Association, California Broadcasters Association, Colorado Broadcasters Association, Connecticut Broadcasters Association, Florida Association of Broadcasters, Georgia Association of Broadcasters, Hawaii Association of Broadcasters, Idaho State Broadcasters Association, Illinois Broadcasters Association, Indiana Broadcasters Association, Iowa Broadcasters Association, Kansas Association of Broadcasters, Kentucky Broadcasters Association, Louisiana Association of Broadcasters, Maine Association of Broadcasters, MD/DC/DE Broadcasters Association, Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, Michigan Association of Broadcasters, Minnesota Broadcasters Association, Mississippi Association of Broadcasters, Missouri Broadcasters Association, Montana Broadcasters Association, Nebraska Broadcasters Association, Nevada Broadcasters Association, New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters, New Jersey Broadcasters Association, New Mexico Broadcasters Association, The New York State Broadcasters Association, Inc., North Carolina Association of Broadcasters, North Dakota Broadcasters Association, Ohio Association of Broadcasters, Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters, Oregon Association of Broadcasters, Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters, Radio Broadcasters Association of Puerto Rico, Rhode Island Broadcasters Association, South Carolina Broadcasters Association, South Dakota Broadcasters Association, Tennessee Association of Broadcasters, Texas Association of Broadcasters, Utah Broadcasters Association, Vermont Association of Broadcasters, Virginia Association of Broadcasters, Washington State Association of Broadcasters, West Virginia Broadcasters Association, Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, and Wyoming Association of Broadcasters State Broadcasters Associations 11/5/21 Consumer Technology Association CTA 11/5/21 CTIA—The Wireless Association® CTIA 11/5/21 Entertainment Software Association ESA 11/5/21 Itron, Inc Itron 11/5/21 John Jaworski Jaworski 11/5/21 Mobile & Wireless Forum MWF 11/5/21 National Association of Broadcasters NAB 11/5/21 NCTA—The Internet & Television Association NCTA 11/5/21 R Street Institute R Street 11/4/21 Dr. Scott Palo Palo 11/5/21 Telesat Canada, Kepler Communications Inc., WorldVu Satellites Limited (d/b/a OneWeb), O3b Limited, and SES Americom, Inc Satellite Coalition 11/5/21 Start Printed Page 38595 Utilities Technology Council UTC 11/5/21 Wi-Fi Alliance® Wi-Fi Alliance 11/5/21 Wireless Internet Service Providers Association WISPA 11/5/21 Ex Parte Comments to FY 2021 Report and Order and NPRM MD Docket No. 21-190 NCTA—The Internet & Television Association NCTA 11/15/21 Thomas Lawler Lawler 11/16/21 ACT—The App Association, American Lighting Association (ALA), Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), Bluetooth SIG, Consumer Technology Association (CTA), Information Technology industry Council (ITI), National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), and Wi-SUN Alliance NEMA 11/3/21 Kepler, SES, Telesat Kepler, SES, Telesat 3/10/22 National Association of Broadcasters NAB 3/3/22 National Association of Broadcasters NAB 3/31/22 National Rural Electric Cooperative Association NRECA 12/27/21 Open Technology Institute at New America (OTI) and Public Knowledge (PK) OTI, PK 12/6/21 Wireless Internet Service Providers Association WISPA 12/3/21 Regulatory fees for the categories shaded in gray are collected by the Commission in advance to cover the term of the license and are submitted at the time the application is filed.
Table 2—Revenue Requirements and Pro-Rata Fees
Fee category FY 2022 payment units Yrs FY 2021 revenue estimate Pro-rated FY 2022 revenue requirement Computed FY 2022 regulatory fee Rounded FY 2022 reg. fee Expected FY 2022 revenue PLMRS (Exclusive Use) 750 10 75,000 187,500 25.00 25 187,500 PLMRS (Shared use) 12,500 10 990,000 1,250,000 10.00 10 1,250,000 Microwave 18,000 10 4,750,000 4,500,000 25.00 25 4,500,000 Marine (Ship) 6,900 10 922,500 1,035,000 15.00 15 1,035,500 Aviation (Aircraft) 4,200 10 390,000 420,000 10.00 10 420,000 Marine (Coast) 210 10 16,000 84,000 40.00 40 84,000 Aviation (Ground) 350 10 110,000 70,000 20.00 20 70,000 AM Class A 1 62 1 290,745 326,635 5,268 5,270 326,740 AM Class B 1 1,430 1 3,610,880 4,052,570 2,834 2,835 4,054,050 AM Class C 1 808 1 1,291,125 1,450,902 1,796 1,795 1,450,360 AM Class D 1 1,356 1 4,267,835 4,793,696 3,535 3,535 4,793,460 FM Classes A, B1 & C3 1 3,045 1 8,886,395 10,109,721 3,320 3,320 10,109,400 FM Classes B, C, C0, C1 & C2 1 3,118 1 11,100,080 12,379,377 3,970 3,970 12,378,460 AM Construction Permits 2 5 1 3,660 3,450 690 690 3,450 FM Construction Permits 2 16 1 58,850 19,360 1,210 1,210 19,360 Digital Television 5 (including Satellite TV) 3.283 billion population 1 25,416,380 28,896,824 .00880277 .008803 28,897,591 Digital TV Construction Permits 2 4 1 20,400 20,840 5,210 5,210 20,840 LPTV/Class A/Translators FM Trans/Boosters 5,466 1 1,649,920 1,855,851 339.5 340 1,858,440 CARS Stations 135 1 233,250 229,890 1,702.9 1,705 230,175 Cable TV Systems, including IPTV & DBS 65,000,000 1 76,244,000 76,369,621 1.1484 1.15 76,475,000 Interstate Telecommunication Service Providers $28,800,000,000 1 120,400,000 124,588,996 0.004326 0.004330 124,704,000 Toll Free Numbers 34,700,000 1 4,020,000 4,280,934 0.12337 0.12 4,164,000 CMRS Mobile Services (Cellular/Public Mobile) 509,000,000 1 75,600,000 72,687,506 0.1436 0.14 71,260,000 CMRS Messaging Services 1,500,000 1 136,000 120,000 0.0800 0.080 120,000 BRS/ 3 1,225 1 756,250 716,625 585 585 716,625 LMDS 350 1 206,910 204,750 585 585 204,750 Per Gbps circuit Int'l Bearer Circuits Terrestrial (Common & Non-Common) & Satellite (Common & Non-Common) 12,000 1 468,700 464,319 38.69 39 468,000 Submarine Cable Providers (See chart at bottom of Table 3) 4 64.438 1 8,839,554 8,822,058 136,909 136,910 8,822,138 Earth Stations 2,900 1 1,785,000 1,787,717 616.5 615 1,783,500 Space Stations (Geostationary) 141 1 17,177,685 17,143,881 121,588 121,590 17,144,190 Space Stations (Non-Geostationary, Other) 10 1 3,435,550 3,380,200 338,020 338,020 3,380,200 Space Stations (Non-Geostationary, Less Complex) 6 1 858,865 845,050 140,842 140,840 845,040 Space Stations (Non-Geostationary, Small Satellite) 5 1 0 60,720 12,144 12,145 60,725 Total Estimated Revenue to be Collected 373,920,077 383,225,896 381,836,994 Total Revenue Requirement 374,000,000 381,950,000 381,950,000 Difference (79,923) 1,275,896 (113,006) Notes on Table 2: 1 The fee amounts listed in the column entitled “Rounded New FY 2022 Regulatory Fee” constitute a weighted average broadcast regulatory fee by class of service. The actual FY 2022 regulatory fees for AM/FM radio station are listed on a grid located at the end of Table 3. Start Printed Page 38596 2 The AM and FM Construction Permit revenues and the Digital (VHF/UHF) Construction Permit revenues were adjusted, respectively, to set the regulatory fee to an amount no higher than the lowest licensed fee for that class of service. Reductions in the Digital (VHF/UHF) Construction Permit revenues, and in the AM and FM Construction Permit revenues, were offset by increases in the revenue totals for Digital television stations by market size, and in the AM and FM radio stations by class size and population served, respectively. 3 The MDS/MMDS category was renamed Broadband Radio Service (BRS). See Amendment of Parts 1, 21, 73, 74 and 101 of the Commission's Rules to Facilitate the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other Advanced Services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690 MHz Bands, Report & Order, 69 FR 72020 (Dec. 10, 2004), and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 69 FR 72048 (Dec. 10, 2004), 19 FCC Rcd 14165, 14169, para. 6 (2004). 4 The chart at the end of Table 3 lists the submarine cable bearer circuit regulatory fees (common and non-common carrier basis) that resulted from the adoption of the Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2008, Report and Order, 73 FR 50201(Aug. 26, 2008), and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 73 FR 50285 (Aug. 26, 2008), 24 FCC Rcd 6388 (2008) and Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2008, Second Report and Order, 74 FR 36948 (July 27, 2009), 24 FCC Rcd 4208 (2009). The Submarine Cable fee in Table 2 is a weighted average of the various fee payers in the chart at the end of Table 3. 5 The actual digital television regulatory fees to be paid by call sign are identified in Table 7. Regulatory fees for the categories shaded in gray are collected by the Commission in advance to cover the term of the license and are submitted at the time the application is filed.
Table 3—FY 2022 Schedule of Regulatory Fees
Fee category Annual regulatory fee (U.S. $s) PLMRS (per license) (Exclusive Use) (47 CFR part 90) 25. Microwave (per license) (47 CFR part 101) 25. Marine (Ship) (per station) (47 CFR part 80) 15. Marine (Coast) (per license) (47 CFR part 80) 40. Rural Radio (47 CFR part 22) (previously listed under the Land Mobile category) 10. PLMRS (Shared Use) (per license) (47 CFR part 90) 10. Aviation (Aircraft) (per station) (47 CFR part 87) 10. Aviation (Ground) (per license) (47 CFR part 87) 20. CMRS Mobile/Cellular Services (per unit) (47 CFR parts 20, 22, 24, 27, 80, and 90) (Includes Non-Geographic telephone numbers) .14. CMRS Messaging Services (per unit) (47 CFR parts 20, 22, 24, and 90) .08. Broadband Radio Service (formerly MMDS/MDS) (per license) (47 CFR part 27) 585. Local Multipoint Distribution Service (per call sign) (47 CFR part 101) 585. AM Radio Construction Permits 690. FM Radio Construction Permits 1,210. AM and FM Broadcast Radio Station Fees See Table Below. Digital TV (47 CFR part 73) VHF and UHF Commercial Fee Factor $.008803. See Table 7 for fee amounts due, also available at https://www.fcc.gov/licensing-databases/fees/regulatory-fees. Digital TV Construction Permits 5,210. Low Power TV, Class A TV, TV/FM Translators & FM Boosters (47 CFR part 74) 340. CARS (47 CFR part 78) 1,705. Cable Television Systems (per subscriber) (47 CFR part 76), Including IPTV 1.15. Interstate Telecommunication Service Providers (per revenue dollar) .00433. Toll Free (per toll free subscriber) (47 CFR (f)) .12. Earth Stations (47 CFR part 25) 615. Space Stations (per operational station in geostationary orbit) (47 CFR part 25) also includes DBS Service (per operational station) (47 CFR part 100) 121,590. Space Stations (per operational system in non-geostationary orbit) (47 CFR part 25) (Other) 338,020. Space Stations (per operational system in non-geostationary orbit) (47 CFR part 25) (Less Complex) 140,840. Space Stations (per license/call sign in non-geostationary orbit) (47 CFR part 25) (Small Satellite) 12,145. International Bearer Circuits—Terrestrial/Satellites (per Gbps circuit) 39. Submarine Cable Landing Licenses Fee (per cable system) See Table Below. Start Printed Page 38597FY 2022 Radio Station Regulatory Fees
Population served AM Class A AM Class B AM Class C AM Class D FM Classes A, B1 & C3 FM Classes B, C, C0, C1 & C2 <=25,000 $1,105 $795 $690 $760 $1,210 $1,380 25,001-75,000 1,660 1,195 1,035 1,140 1,815 2,070 75,001-150,000 2,485 1,790 1,555 1,710 2,725 3,105 150,001-500,000 3,735 2,685 2,330 2,570 4,090 4,665 500,001-1,200,000 5,590 4,025 3,490 3,845 6,125 6,985 1,200,001-3,000,000 8,400 6,040 5,245 5,775 9,195 10,490 3,000,001-6,000,000 12,585 9,055 7,860 8,655 13,780 15,720 >6,000,000 18,885 13,585 11,790 12,990 20,680 23,585 FY 2022 International Bearer Circuits—Submarine Cable Systems
Submarine cable systems (capacity as of December 31, 2021) Fee ratio (units) FY 2021 regulatory fees Less than 50 Gbps .0625 $8,560 50 Gbps or greater, but less than 250 Gbps .125 17,115 250 Gbps or greater, but less than 1,500 Gbps .25 34,230 1,500 Gbps or greater, but less than 3,500 Gbps .5 68,455 3,500 Gbps or greater, but less than 6,500 Gbps 1.0 136,910 6,500 Gbps or greater 2.0 273,820 In order to calculate individual service fees for FY 2022, we adjusted FY 2021 payment units for each service to more accurately reflect expected FY 2022 payment liabilities. We obtained our updated estimates through a variety of means and sources. For example, we used Commission licensee data bases, actual prior year payment records and industry and trade association projections, where available. The databases we consulted include our Universal Licensing System (ULS), International Bureau Filing System (IBFS), Consolidated Database System (CDBS), Licensing and Management System (LMS) and Cable Operations and Licensing System (COALS), as well as reports generated within the Commission such as the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau's Numbering Resource Utilization Forecast. Regulatory fee payment units are not all the same for all fee categories. For most fee categories, the term “units” reflect licenses or permits that have been issued, but for other fee categories, the term “units” reflect quantities such as subscribers, population counts, circuit counts, telephone numbers, and revenues.
We sought verification for these estimates from multiple sources and, in all cases, we compared FY 2022 estimates with actual FY 2021 payment units to ensure that our revised estimates were reasonable. Where appropriate, we adjusted and/or rounded our final estimates to take into consideration the fact that certain variables that impact on the number of payment units cannot yet be estimated with sufficient accuracy. These include an unknown number of waivers and/or exemptions that may occur in FY 2022 and the fact that, in many services, the number of actual licensees or station operators fluctuates from time to time due to economic, technical, or other reasons. When we note, for example, that our estimated FY 2022 payment units are based on FY 2021 actual payment units, it does not necessarily mean that our FY 2022 projection is exactly the same number as in FY 2021. We have either rounded the FY 2022 number or adjusted it slightly to account for these variables.
Start Printed Page 38598Table 4—Sources of Payment Unit Estimates for FY 2022
Fee category Sources of payment unit estimates Land Mobile (All), Microwave, Marine (Ship & Coast), Aviation (Aircraft & Ground), Domestic Public Fixed Based on Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) projections of new applications and renewals taking into consideration existing Commission licensee data bases. Aviation (Aircraft) and Marine (Ship) estimates have been adjusted to take into consideration the licensing of portions of these services on a voluntary basis. CMRS Cellular/Mobile Services Based on WTB projection reports, and FY 2021 payment data. CMRS Messaging Services Based on WTB reports, and FY 2021 payment data. AM/FM Radio Stations Based on CDBS data, adjusted for exemptions, and actual FY 2021 payment units. Digital TV Stations (Combined VHF/UHF units) Based on LMS data, fee rate adjusted for exemptions, and population figures are calculated based on individual station parameters. AM/FM/TV Construction Permits Based on CDBS data, adjusted for exemptions, and actual FY 2021 payment units. LPTV, Translators and Boosters, Class A Television Based on LMS data, adjusted for exemptions, and actual FY 2021 payment units. BRS (formerly MDS/MMDS) LMDS Based on WTB reports and actual FY 2021 payment units. Based on WTB reports and actual FY 2021 payment units. Cable Television Relay Service (CARS) Stations Based on data from Media Bureau's COALS database and actual FY 2021 payment units. Cable Television System Subscribers, Including IPTV Subscribers Based on publicly available data sources for estimated subscriber counts, trend information from past payment data, and actual FY 2021 payment units. Interstate Telecommunication Service Providers Based on FCC Form 499-A worksheets due in April 2022, and any data assistance provided by the Wireline Competition Bureau. Earth Stations Based on International Bureau licensing data and actual FY 2021 payment units. Space Stations (GSOs & NGSOs) Based on International Bureau data reports and actual FY 2021 payment units. International Bearer Circuits Based on assistance provided by the International Bureau, any data submissions by licensees, adjusted as necessary, and actual FY 2021 payment units. Submarine Cable Licenses Based on International Bureau license information, and actual FY 2021 payment units. Table 5
Factors, Measurements, and Calculations That Determine Station Signal Contours and Associated Population Coverages AM Stations: For stations with nondirectional daytime antennas, the theoretical radiation was used at all azimuths. For stations with directional daytime antennas, specific information on each day tower, including field ratio, phase, spacing, and orientation was retrieved, as well as the theoretical pattern root-mean-square of the radiation in all directions in the horizontal plane (RMS) figure (milliVolt per meter (mV/m) @1 km) for the antenna system. The standard, or augmented standard if pertinent, horizontal plane radiation pattern was calculated using techniques and methods specified in §§ 73.150 and 73.152 of the Commission's rules. Radiation values were calculated for each of 360 radials around the transmitter site. Next, estimated soil conductivity data was retrieved from a database representing the information in FCC Figure R3. Using the calculated horizontal radiation values, and the retrieved soil conductivity data, the distance to the principal community (5 mV/m) contour was predicted for each of the 360 radials. The resulting distance to principal community contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 2010 block centroids were contained in the polygon. (A block centroid is the center point of a small area containing population as computed by the U.S. Census Bureau.) The sum of the population figures for all enclosed blocks represents the total population for the predicted principal community coverage area. FM Stations: The greater of the horizontal or vertical effective radiated power (ERP) (kW) and respective height above average terrain (HAAT) (m) combination was used. Where the antenna height above mean sea level (HAMSL) was available, it was used in lieu of the average HAAT figure to calculate specific HAAT figures for each of 360 radials under study. Any available directional pattern information was applied as well, to produce a radial-specific ERP figure. The HAAT and ERP figures were used in conjunction with the Field Strength (50-50) propagation curves specified in 47 CFR 73.313 of the Commission's rules to predict the distance to the principal community (70 dBu (decibel above 1 microVolt per meter) or 3.17 mV/m) contour for each of the 360 radials. The resulting distance to principal community contours were used to form a geographical polygon. Population counting was accomplished by determining which 2010 block centroids were contained in the polygon. The sum of the population figures for all enclosed blocks represents the total population for the predicted principal community coverage area. Table 6—Satellite Charts for FY 2022 Regulatory Fees
Licensee Call sign Satellite name Type U.S.-Licensed Space Stations DIRECTV Enterprises, LLC S2922 SKY-B1 GSO. DIRECTV Enterprises, LLC S2640 DIRECTV T11 GSO. DIRECTV Enterprises, LLC S2711 DIRECTV RB-1 GSO. DIRECTV Enterprises, LLC S2632 DIRECTV T8 GSO. DIRECTV Enterprises, LLC S2669 DIRECTV T9S GSO. DIRECTV Enterprises, LLC S2641 DIRECTV T10 GSO. DIRECTV Enterprises, LLC S2797 DIRECTV T12 GSO. DIRECTV Enterprises, LLC S2930 DIRECTV T15 GSO. DIRECTV Enterprises, LLC S2673 DIRECTV T5 GSO. DIRECTV Enterprises, LLC S2133 SPACEWAY 2 GSO. DIRECTV Enterprises, LLC S3039 DIRECTV T16 GSO. DISH Operating L.L.C S2931 ECHOSTAR 18 GSO. DISH Operating L.L.C S2738 ECHOSTAR 11 GSO. DISH Operating L.L.C S2694 ECHOSTAR 10 GSO. DISH Operating L.L.C S2740 ECHOSTAR 7 GSO. DISH Operating L.L.C S2790 ECHOSTAR 14 GSO. EchoStar Satellite Operating Corporation S2811 ECHOSTAR 15 GSO. EchoStar Satellite Operating Corporation S2844 ECHOSTAR 16 GSO. EchoStar Satellite Services L.L.C S2179 ECHOSTAR 9 GSO. ES 172 LLC S2610 EUTELSAT 174A GSO. ES 172 LLC S3021 EUTELSAT 172B GSO Horizon-3 Satellite LLC S2947 HORIZONS-3e GSO. Hughes Network Systems, LLC S2663 SPACEWAY 3 GSO. Hughes Network Systems, LLC S2834 ECHOSTAR 19 GSO. Hughes Network Systems, LLC S2753 ECHOSTAR XVII GSO. Intelsat License LLC/ViaSat, Inc S2160 GALAXY 28 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2414 INTELSAT 10-02 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2972 INTELSAT 37e GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2854 NSS-7 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2409 INELSAT 905 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2405 INTELSAT 901 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2408 INTELSAT 904 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2804 INTELSAT 25 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2959 INTELSAT 35e GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2237 INTELSAT 11 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2785 INTELSAT 14 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2380 INTELSAT 9 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2831 INTELSAT 23 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2915 INTELSAT 34 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2863 INTELSAT 21 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2750 INTELSAT 16 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2715 GALAXY 17 GSO. Start Printed Page 38599 Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2154 GALAXY 25 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2253 GALAXY 11 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2381 GALAXY 3C GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2887 INTELSAT 30 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2924 INTELSAT 31 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2647 GALAXY 19 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2687 GALAXY 16 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2733 GALAXY 18 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2385 GALAXY 14 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2386 GALAXY 13 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2422 GALAXY 12 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2387 GALAXY 15 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2704 INTELSAT 5 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2817 INTELSAT 18 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2960 JCSAT-RA GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2850 INTELSAT 19 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2368 INTELSAT 1R GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2988 TELKOM-2 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2789 INTELSAT 15 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2423 HORIZONS 2 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2846 INTELSAT 22 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2847 INTELSAT 20 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2948 INTELSAT 36 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2814 INTELSAT 17 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2410 INTELSAT 906 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2406 INTELSAT 902 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2939 INTELSAT 33e GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2382 INTELSAT 10 GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S2751 NEW DAWN GSO. Intelsat License LLC, Debtor-in-Possession S3023 INTELSAT 39 GSO. Leidos, Inc S2371 LM-RPS2 GSO. Ligado Networks Subsidiary, LLC S2358 SKYTERRA-1 GSO. Ligado Networks Subsidiary, LLC AMSC-1 MSAT-2 GSO. Novavision Group, Inc S2861 DIRECTV KU-79W GSO. Satellite CD Radio LLC S2812 FM-6 GSO. SES Americom, Inc S2415 NSS-10 GSO. SES Americom, Inc S2162 AMC-3 GSO. SES Americom, Inc S2347 AMC-6 GSO. SES Americom, Inc S2826 SES-2 GSO. SES Americom, Inc S2807 SES-1 GSO. SES Americom, Inc S2892 SES-3 GSO. SES Americom, Inc S2180 AMC-15 GSO. SES Americom, Inc S2445 AMC-1 GSO. SES Americom, Inc S2135 AMC-4 GSO. SES Americom, Inc S2713 AMC-18 GSO. SES Americom, Inc S2433 AMC-11 GSO. SES Americom, Inc./Alascom, Inc S2379 AMC-8 GSO. Sirius XM Radio Inc S2710 FM-5 GSO. Sirius XM Radio Inc S3033 XM-7 GSO. Sirius XM Radio Inc S3034 XM-8 GSO. Skynet Satellite Corporation S2933 TELSTAR 12V GSO. Skynet Satellite Corporation S2357 TELSTAR 11N GSO. ViaSat, Inc S2747 VIASAT-1 GSO. XM Radio LLC S2617 XM-3 GSO. XM Radio LLC S2616 XM-4 GSO. Licensee Call sign Satellite common name Satellite type Non-U.S.-Licensed Space Stations—Market Access Through Petition for Declaratory Ruling ABS Global Ltd S2987 ABS-3A GSO. DBSD Services Ltd S2651 DBSD G1 GSO. Empresa Argentina de Soluciones Satelitales S.A S2956 ARSAT-2 GSO. European Telecommunications Satellite Organization S3031 EUTELSAT 133 WEST A GSO. Eutelsat S.A S3056 EUTELSAT 8 WEST B GSO. Gamma Acquisition L.L.C S2633 TerreStar 1 GSO. Hispamar Satélites, S.A S2793 AMAZONAS-2 GSO. Hispamar Satélites, S.A S2886 AMAZONAS-3 GSO. Hispasat, S.A S2969 HISPASAT 30W-6 GSO. Inmarsat PLC S2932 Inmarsat-4 F3 GSO. Start Printed Page 38600 Inmarsat PLC S2949 Inmarsat-3 F5 GSO. Intelsat License LLC S3058 HISPASAT 143W-1 GSO. New Skies Satellites B.V S2756 NSS-9 GSO. New Skies Satellites B.V S2870 SES-6 GSO. New Skies Satellites B.V S3048 NSS-6 GSO. New Skies Satellites B.V S2828 SES-4 GSO. New Skies Satellites B.V S2950 SES-10 GSO. Satelites Mexicanos, S.A. de C.V S2695 EUTELSAT 113 WEST A GSO. Satelites Mexicanos, S.A. de C.V S2926 EUTELSAT 117 WEST B GSO. Satelites Mexicanos, S.A. de C.V S2938 EUTELSAT 115 WEST B GSO. Satelites Mexicanos, S.A. de C.V S2873 EUTELSAT 117 WEST A GSO. SES Satellites (Gibraltar) Ltd S2676 AMC 21 GSO. SES Americom, Inc S3037 NSS-11 GSO. SES Americom, Inc S2964 SES-11 GSO. SES DTH do Brasil Ltda S2974 SES-14 GSO. SES Satellites (Gibraltar) Ltd S2951 SES-15 GSO. Embratel Tvsat Telecommunicacoes S.A S2677 STAR ONE C1 GSO. Embratel Tvsat Telecommunicacoes S.A S2678 STAR ONE C2 GSO. Embratel Tvsat Telecommunicacoes S.A S2845 STAR ONE C3 GSO Telesat Brasil Capacidade de Satelites Ltda S2821 ESTRELA DO SUL 2 GSO. Telesat Canada S2674 ANIK F1R GSO. Telesat Canada S2703 ANIK F3 GSO. Telesat Canada S2646/S2472 ANIK F2 GSO. Telesat International Ltd S2955 TELSTAR 19 VANTAGE GSO. Viasat, Inc S2902 VIASAT-2 GSO. ITU name (if available) Common name Call sign GSO/NGSO Non-U.S.-Licensed Space Stations—Market Access Through Earth Station Licenses APSTAR VI APSTAR 6 M292090 GSO. AUSSAT B 152E OPTUS D2 M221170 GSO. CAN-BSS3 and CAN-BSS ECHOSTAR 23 SM1987/SM2975 GSO. Ciel Satellite Group Ciel-2 E050029 GSO. Eutelsat 65 West A Eutelsat 65 West A E160081 GSO. INMARSAT 3F3 INMARSAT 3F3 E000284 GSO. INMARSAT 4F1 INMARSAT 4F1 KA25 GSO. INMARSAT 5F2 INMARSAT 5F2 E120072 GSO. INMARSAT 5F3 INMARSAT 5F3 E150028 GSO. JCSAT-2B JCSAT-2B M174163 GSO. NIMIQ 5 NIMIQ 5 E080107 GSO. QUETZSAT-1(MEX) QUETZSAT-1 NUS1101 GSO. Superbird C2 Superbird C2 M334100 GSO. WILDBLUE-1 WILDBLUE-1 E040213 GSO. Yamal 300K Yamal 300K M174162 GSO. ITU name (if available) Common name Call sign NGSO Non-Geostationary Space Stations (NGSO) U.S.-Licensed NGSO Systems ORBCOMM License Corp ORBCOMM S2103 Other. Iridium Constellation LLC IRIDIUM S2110 Other. Space Exploration Holdings, LLC SPACEX Ku/Ka-Band S2983/S3018 Other. Swarm Technologies SWARM S3041 Other. Planet Labs Flock/Skysats S2912 Less Complex. Maxar License WorldView 1,2 & 3, GeoEye-1 S2129/S2348 Less Complex. BlackSky Global Global S3032 Less Complex. Astro Digital U.S., Inc LANDMAPPER S3014 Less Complex. Hawkeye 360 HE360 S3042 Less Complex. Non-U.S.-Licensed NGSO Systems—Market Access Through Petition for Declaratory Ruling Telesat Canada TELESAT Ku/Ka-Band S2976 Other. Kepler Communications, Inc KEPLER S2981 Other. WorldVu Satellites Ltd ONEWEB S2963 Other. Myriota Pty. Ltd MYRIOTA S3047 Other. O3b Ltd O3b S2935 Other. Start Printed Page 38601 NGSO Systems That Are Partly U.S.-Licensed and Partly Non-U.S.-Licensed With Market Access Through Petition for Declaratory Ruling Globalstar License LLC GLOBALSTAR S2115 Other. Spire Global LEMUR & MINAS S2946/S3045 Less Complex. NGSO Systems Licensed Under the Streamlined Small Satellite Rules Capella Space Corp Capella-2, Capella-3, Capella-4 S3073 Small Satellite. Capella Space Corp Capella-5, Capella-6 S3080 Small Satellite. Loft Orbital Solutions Inc YAM-2 S3052 Small Satellite. Loft Orbital Solutions Inc YAM-3 S3072 Small Satellite. R2 Space, Inc XR-1 S3067 Small Satellite. Table 7—FY 2022 Full-Service Broadcast Television Stations by Call Sign
Facility Id. Call sign Service area population Terrain limited population Terrain limited fee amount 3246 KAAH-TV 955,391 879,906 $7,746 18285 KAAL 589,502 568,169 5,002 11912 KAAS-TV 220,262 219,922 1,936 56528 KABB 2,474,296 2,456,689 21,626 282 KABC-TV 17,540,791 16,957,292 149,275 1236 KACV-TV 372,627 372,330 3,278 33261 KADN-TV 877,965 877,965 7,729 8263 KAEF-TV 138,085 122,808 1,081 2728 KAET 4,217,217 4,184,386 36,835 2767 KAFT 1,204,376 1,122,928 9,885 62442 KAID 711,035 702,721 6,186 4145 KAII-TV 188,810 165,396 1,456 67494 KAIL 1,947,635 1,914,765 16,856 13988 KAIT 861,149 845,812 7,446 40517 KAJB 383,886 383,195 3,373 65522 KAKE 803,937 799,254 7,036 804 KAKM 380,240 379,105 3,337 148 KAKW-DT 2,615,956 2,531,813 22,288 51598 KALB-TV 943,307 942,043 8,293 51241 KALO 954,557 910,409 8,014 40820 KAMC 391,526 391,502 3,446 8523 KAMR-TV 366,476 366,335 3,225 65301 KAMU-TV 346,892 342,455 3,015 2506 KAPP 319,797 283,944 2,500 3658 KARD 703,234 700,887 6,170 23079 KARE 3,924,944 3,907,483 34,398 33440 KARK-TV 1,212,038 1,196,196 10,530 37005 KARZ-TV 1,113,486 1,095,224 9,641 32311 KASA-TV 1,161,837 1,119,457 9,855 41212 KASN 1,175,627 1,159,721 10,209 7143 KASW 4,174,437 4,160,497 36,625 55049 KASY-TV 1,145,133 1,100,391 9,687 33471 KATC 1,348,897 1,348,897 11,874 13813 KATN 97,466 97,128 855 21649 KATU 3,030,547 2,881,993 25,370 33543 KATV 1,257,777 1,234,933 10,871 50182 KAUT-TV 1,637,333 1,636,330 14,405 21488 KAUU 381,413 380,355 3,348 6864 KAUZ-TV 381,671 379,435 3,340 73101 KAVU-TV 319,618 319,484 2,812 49579 KAWB 186,919 186,845 1,645 49578 KAWE 136,033 133,937 1,179 58684 KAYU-TV 809,464 750,766 6,609 29234 KAZA-TV 14,973,535 13,810,130 121,571 17433 KAZD 6,776,778 6,774,172 59,633 1151 KAZQ 1,097,010 1,084,327 9,545 35811 KAZT-TV 436,925 359,273 3,163 4148 KBAK-TV 1,510,400 1,263,910 11,126 16940 KBCA 479,260 479,219 4,219 53586 KBCB 1,256,193 1,223,883 10,774 69619 KBCW 8,227,562 7,375,199 64,924 22685 KBDI-TV 4,042,177 3,683,394 32,425 56384 KBEH 17,736,497 17,695,306 155,772 Start Printed Page 38602 65395 KBFD-DT 953,207 834,341 7,345 169030 KBGS-TV 159,269 156,802 1,380 61068 KBHE-TV 140,860 133,082 1,172 48556 KBIM-TV 205,701 205,647 1,810 29108 KBIN-TV 912,921 911,725 8,026 33658 KBJR-TV 275,585 271,298 2,388 83306 KBLN-TV 297,384 134,927 1,188 63768 KBLR 1,964,979 1,915,861 16,865 53324 KBME-TV 123,571 123,485 1,087 10150 KBMT 743,009 742,369 6,535 22121 KBMY 119,993 119,908 1,056 49760 KBOI-TV 715,191 708,374 6,236 55370 KBRR 149,869 149,868 1,319 66414 KBSD-DT 155,012 154,891 1,364 66415 KBSH-DT 102,781 100,433 884 19593 KBSI 756,501 754,722 6,644 66416 KBSL-DT 49,814 48,483 427 4939 KBSV 1,352,166 1,262,708 11,116 62469 KBTC-TV 3,697,981 3,621,965 31,884 61214 KBTV-TV 734,008 734,008 6,461 6669 KBTX-TV 4,404,648 4,401,048 38,742 35909 KBVO 1,498,015 1,312,360 11,553 58618 KBVU 135,249 120,827 1,064 6823 KBYU-TV 2,389,548 2,209,060 19,446 33756 KBZK 123,523 109,131 961 21422 KCAL-TV 17,499,483 16,889,157 148,675 11265 KCAU-TV 714,315 706,224 6,217 14867 KCBA 3,088,394 2,369,803 20,861 27507 KCBD 414,804 414,091 3,645 9628 KCBS-TV 17,853,152 16,656,778 146,630 49750 KCBY-TV 89,156 73,211 644 33710 KCCI 1,109,952 1,102,514 9,705 9640 KCCW-TV 284,280 276,935 2,438 63158 KCDO-TV 2,798,103 2,650,225 23,330 62424 KCDT 698,389 657,101 5,784 83913 KCEB 417,491 417,156 3,672 57219 KCEC 3,831,192 3,613,287 31,808 10245 KCEN-TV 1,795,767 1,757,018 15,467 13058 KCET 16,875,019 15,402,588 135,589 18079 KCFW-TV 177,697 140,192 1,234 132606 KCGE-DT 123,930 123,930 1,091 60793 KCHF 1,118,671 1,085,205 9,553 33722 KCIT 382,477 381,818 3,361 62468 KCKA 953,680 804,362 7,081 41969 KCLO-TV 138,413 132,157 1,163 47903 KCNC-TV 3,794,400 3,541,089 31,172 71586 KCNS 8,270,858 7,381,656 64,981 33742 KCOP-TV 17,386,133 16,647,708 146,550 19117 KCOS 1,014,396 1,014,205 8,928 63165 KCOY-TV 664,655 459,468 4,045 33894 KCPQ 4,439,875 4,312,133 37,960 53843 KCPT 2,507,879 2,506,224 22,062 33875 KCRA-TV 10,612,483 6,500,774 57,226 9719 KCRG-TV 1,136,762 1,107,130 9,746 60728 KCSD-TV 273,553 273,447 2,407 59494 KCSG 174,814 164,765 1,450 33749 KCTS-TV 4,177,824 4,115,603 36,230 41230 KCTV 2,547,456 2,545,645 22,409 58605 KCVU 684,900 674,585 5,938 10036 KCWC-DT 44,216 39,439 347 64444 KCWE 2,459,924 2,458,302 21,640 51502 KCWI-TV 1,043,811 1,042,642 9,178 42008 KCWO-TV 50,707 50,685 446 166511 KCWV 207,398 207,370 1,825 24316 KCWX 3,961,268 3,954,787 34,814 68713 KCWY-DT 80,904 80,479 708 22201 KDAF 6,648,507 6,645,226 58,498 33764 KDBC-TV 1,015,564 1,015,162 8,936 79258 KDCK 43,088 43,067 379 166332 KDCU-DT 753,204 753,190 6,630 38375 KDEN-TV 3,376,799 3,351,182 29,500 Start Printed Page 38603 17037 KDFI 6,684,439 6,682,487 58,826 33770 KDFW 6,659,312 6,657,023 58,602 29102 KDIN-TV 1,088,376 1,083,845 9,541 25454 KDKA-TV 3,611,796 3,450,690 30,376 60740 KDKF 71,413 64,567 568 4691 KDLH 263,422 260,394 2,292 41975 KDLO-TV 208,354 208,118 1,832 55379 KDLT-TV 639,284 628,281 5,531 55375 KDLV-TV 96,873 96,620 851 25221 KDMD 375,328 373,408 3,287 78915 KDMI 1,141,990 1,140,939 10,044 56524 KDNL-TV 2,987,219 2,982,311 26,253 24518 KDOC-TV 17,503,793 16,701,233 147,021 1005 KDOR-TV 1,112,060 1,108,556 9,759 60736 KDRV 519,706 440,002 3,873 61064 KDSD-TV 64,314 59,635 525 53329 KDSE 42,896 41,432 365 56527 KDSM-TV 1,096,220 1,095,478 9,643 49326 KDTN 6,602,327 6,600,186 58,101 83491 KDTP 26,564 24,469 215 33778 KDTV-DT 7,959,349 7,129,638 62,762 67910 KDTX-TV 6,680,738 6,679,424 58,799 126 KDVR 3,644,912 3,521,884 31,003 18084 KECI-TV 211,745 193,803 1,706 51208 KECY-TV 399,372 394,379 3,472 58408 KEDT 513,683 513,683 4,522 55435 KEET 177,313 159,960 1,408 37103 KEKE 97,959 94,560 832 41983 KELO-TV 705,364 646,126 5,688 34440 KEMO-TV 8,270,858 7,381,656 64,981 2777 KEMV 619,889 559,135 4,922 26304 KENS 2,544,094 2,529,382 22,266 63845 KENV-DT 47,220 40,677 358 18338 KENW 87,017 87,017 766 50591 KEPB-TV 576,964 523,655 4,610 56029 KEPR-TV 453,259 433,260 3,814 49324 KERA-TV 6,681,083 6,677,852 58,785 40878 KERO-TV 1,285,357 1,164,979 10,255 61067 KESD-TV 166,018 159,195 1,401 25577 KESQ-TV 1,334,172 572,057 5,036 50205 KETA-TV 1,702,441 1,688,227 14,861 62182 KETC 2,913,924 2,911,313 25,628 37101 KETD 3,323,570 3,285,231 28,920 2768 KETG 426,883 409,511 3,605 12895 KETH-TV 6,088,821 6,088,677 53,599 55643 KETK-TV 1,031,567 1,030,122 9,068 2770 KETS 1,185,111 1,166,796 10,271 53903 KETV 1,355,714 1,350,740 11,891 92872 KETZ 526,890 523,877 4,612 68853 KEYC-TV 544,900 531,079 4,675 33691 KEYE-TV 2,732,257 2,652,529 23,350 60637 KEYT-TV 1,419,564 1,239,577 10,912 83715 KEYU 339,348 339,302 2,987 34406 KEZI 1,113,171 1,065,880 9,383 34412 KFBB-TV 93,519 91,964 810 125 KFCT 795,114 788,747 6,943 51466 KFDA-TV 385,064 383,977 3,380 22589 KFDM 732,665 732,588 6,449 65370 KFDX-TV 381,703 381,318 3,357 49264 KFFV 4,020,926 3,987,153 35,099 12729 KFFX-TV 409,952 403,692 3,554 83992 KFJX 515,708 505,647 4,451 42122 KFMB-TV 3,947,735 3,699,981 32,571 53321 KFME 393,045 392,472 3,455 74256 KFNB 80,382 79,842 703 21613 KFNE 54,988 54,420 479 21612 KFNR 10,988 10,965 97 66222 KFOR-TV 1,616,459 1,615,614 14,222 33716 KFOX-TV 1,023,999 1,018,549 8,966 41517 KFPH-DT 347,579 282,838 2,490 81509 KFPX-TV 963,969 963,846 8,485 Start Printed Page 38604 31597 KFQX 186,473 163,637 1,440 59013 KFRE-TV 1,721,275 1,705,484 15,013 51429 KFSF-DT 7,348,828 6,528,430 57,470 66469 KFSM-TV 906,728 884,919 7,790 8620 KFSN-TV 1,836,607 1,819,585 16,018 29560 KFTA-TV 818,859 809,173 7,123 83714 KFTC 61,990 61,953 545 60537 KFTH-DT 6,080,688 6,080,373 53,526 60549 KFTR-DT 17,560,679 16,305,726 143,539 61335 KFTS 74,936 65,126 573 81441 KFTU-DT 113,876 109,731 966 34439 KFTV-DT 1,794,984 1,779,917 15,669 664 KFVE 82,902 73,553 647 592 KFVS-TV 895,871 873,777 7,692 29015 KFWD 6,666,428 6,660,565 58,633 35336 KFXA 875,538 874,070 7,694 17625 KFXB-TV 373,280 368,466 3,244 70917 KFXK-TV 934,043 931,791 8,203 84453 KFXL-TV 862,531 854,678 7,524 56079 KFXV 1,225,732 1,225,732 10,790 41427 KFYR-TV 130,881 128,301 1,129 25685 KGAN 1,083,213 1,057,597 9,310 34457 KGBT-TV 1,239,001 1,238,870 10,906 7841 KGCW 949,575 945,476 8,323 24485 KGEB 1,186,225 1,150,201 10,125 34459 KGET-TV 917,927 874,332 7,697 53320 KGFE 114,564 114,564 1,009 7894 KGIN 230,535 228,338 2,010 83945 KGLA-DT 1,645,641 1,645,641 14,487 34445 KGMB 953,398 851,088 7,492 58608 KGMC 1,936,675 1,914,168 16,850 36914 KGMD-TV 94,323 93,879 826 36920 KGMV 193,564 162,230 1,428 10061 KGNS-TV 267,236 259,548 2,285 34470 KGO-TV 8,637,074 7,929,294 69,802 56034 KGPE 1,699,131 1,682,082 14,807 81694 KGPX-TV 685,626 624,955 5,501 25511 KGTF 161,885 160,568 1,413 40876 KGTV 3,960,667 3,682,219 32,415 36918 KGUN-TV 1,398,527 1,212,484 10,673 34874 KGW 3,026,617 2,878,510 25,340 63177 KGWC-TV 80,475 80,009 704 63162 KGWL-TV 38,125 38,028 335 63166 KGWN-TV 469,467 440,388 3,877 63170 KGWR-TV 51,315 50,957 449 4146 KHAW-TV 95,204 94,851 835 60353 KHBS 631,770 608,052 5,353 27300 KHCE-TV 2,353,883 2,348,391 20,673 26431 KHET 959,060 944,568 8,315 21160 KHGI-TV 233,973 229,173 2,017 36917 KHII-TV 953,895 851,585 7,497 29085 KHIN 1,041,244 1,039,383 9,150 17688 KHME 181,345 179,706 1,582 47670 KHMT 175,601 170,957 1,505 47987 KHNE-TV 203,931 202,944 1,787 34867 KHNL 953,398 851,088 7,492 60354 KHOG-TV 765,360 702,984 6,188 4144 KHON-TV 953,207 886,431 7,803 34529 KHOU 6,083,336 6,081,785 53,538 4690 KHQA-TV 318,469 316,134 2,783 34537 KHQ-TV 822,371 774,821 6,821 30601 KHRR 1,227,847 1,166,890 10,272 34348 KHSD-TV 188,735 185,202 1,630 24508 KHSL-TV 625,904 608,850 5,360 69677 KHSV 2,059,794 2,020,045 17,782 64544 KHVO 94,226 93,657 824 23394 KIAH 6,099,694 6,099,297 53,692 34564 KICU-TV 8,233,041 7,174,316 63,156 56028 KIDK 305,509 302,535 2,663 58560 KIDY 116,614 116,596 1,026 53382 KIEM-TV 174,390 160,801 1,416 Start Printed Page 38605 66258 KIFI-TV 324,422 320,118 2,818 16950 KIFR 2,180,045 2,160,460 19,019 10188 KIII 569,864 566,796 4,990 29095 KIIN 1,365,215 1,335,707 11,758 34527 KIKU 953,896 850,963 7,491 63865 KILM 17,256,205 15,804,489 139,127 56033 KIMA-TV 308,604 260,593 2,294 66402 KIMT 654,083 643,384 5,664 67089 KINC 2,002,066 1,920,903 16,910 34847 KING-TV 4,074,288 4,036,926 35,537 51708 KINT-TV 1,015,582 1,015,274 8,937 26249 KION-TV 2,400,317 855,808 7,534 62427 KIPT 171,405 170,455 1,501 66781 KIRO-TV 4,058,101 4,030,968 35,485 62430 KISU-TV 311,827 307,651 2,708 12896 KITU-TV 712,362 712,362 6,271 64548 KITV 953,207 839,906 7,394 59255 KIVI-TV 710,819 702,619 6,185 47285 KIXE-TV 467,518 428,118 3,769 13792 KJJC-TV 82,749 81,865 721 14000 KJLA 17,929,100 16,794,896 147,845 20015 KJNP-TV 98,403 98,097 864 53315 KJRE 16,187 16,170 142 59439 KJRH-TV 1,416,108 1,397,311 12,301 55364 KJRR 45,515 44,098 388 7675 KJTL 379,594 379,263 3,339 55031 KJTV-TV 406,283 406,260 3,576 13814 KJUD 31,229 30,106 265 36607 KJZZ-TV 2,388,965 2,209,183 19,447 83180 KKAI 953,400 919,742 8,096 58267 KKAP 957,786 923,172 8,127 24766 KKCO 206,018 172,628 1,520 35097 KKJB 629,939 624,784 5,500 22644 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4,938 6865 KOSA-TV 340,978 338,070 2,976 34347 KOTA-TV 174,876 152,861 1,346 8284 KOTI 298,175 97,132 855 35434 KOTV-DT 1,417,753 1,403,838 12,358 56550 KOVR 10,784,477 7,162,989 63,056 51101 KOZJ 429,982 427,991 3,768 51102 KOZK 839,841 834,308 7,344 3659 KOZL-TV 992,495 963,281 8,480 35455 KPAX-TV 206,895 193,201 1,701 67868 KPAZ-TV 4,190,080 4,176,323 36,764 6124 KPBS 3,584,237 3,463,189 30,486 50044 KPBT-TV 340,080 340,080 2,994 77452 KPCB-DT 30,861 30,835 271 35460 KPDX 2,970,703 2,848,423 25,075 12524 KPEJ-TV 368,212 368,208 3,241 41223 KPHO-TV 4,195,073 4,175,139 36,754 61551 KPIC 156,687 105,807 931 86205 KPIF 265,080 258,174 2,273 25452 KPIX-TV 8,226,463 7,360,625 64,796 58912 KPJK 7,884,411 6,955,179 61,226 166510 KPJR-TV 3,402,088 3,372,831 29,691 13994 KPLC 1,406,085 1,403,853 12,358 41964 KPLO-TV 55,827 52,765 464 35417 KPLR-TV 2,991,598 2,988,106 26,304 12144 KPMR 1,731,370 1,473,251 12,969 47973 KPNE-TV 92,675 89,021 784 35486 KPNX 4,180,982 4,176,442 36,765 77512 KPNZ 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WORA-TV 3 13 3,594,115 2,762,755 24,321 73901 WORO-DT 3,243,301 2,511,742 22,111 60357 WOST 1,193,381 853,762 7,516 66185 WOSU-TV 2,843,651 2,776,901 24,445 131 WOTF-TV 3,451,383 3,451,383 30,383 10212 WOTV 2,368,797 2,368,397 20,849 50147 WOUB-TV 756,762 734,988 6,470 50141 WOUC-TV 1,713,515 1,649,853 14,524 23342 WOWK-TV 1,159,175 1,083,663 9,539 65528 WOWT 1,380,979 1,377,287 12,124 31570 WPAN 1,254,821 1,254,636 11,045 51988 WPBF 3,190,307 3,186,405 28,050 Start Printed Page 38621 21253 WPBN-TV 442,005 430,953 3,794 62136 WPBS-TV 338,448 301,692 2,656 13456 WPBT 5,416,604 5,416,604 47,682 13924 WPCB-TV 2,934,614 2,800,516 24,653 64033 WPCH-TV 5,948,778 5,874,163 51,710 4354 WPCT 195,270 194,869 1,715 69880 WPCW 3,393,365 3,188,441 28,068 17012 WPDE-TV 1,772,233 1,769,553 15,577 52527 WPEC 5,764,571 5,764,571 50,746 84088 WPFO 1,329,690 1,209,873 10,651 54728 WPGA-TV 559,495 559,025 4,921 60820 WPGD-TV 2,355,629 2,343,715 20,632 73875 WPGH-TV 3,236,098 3,121,767 27,481 2942 WPGX 425,098 422,872 3,723 73879 WPHL-TV 10,421,216 10,246,856 90,203 73881 WPIX 20,638,932 20,213,158 177,936 53113 WPLG 5,587,129 5,587,129 49,183 11906 WPMI-TV 1,468,001 1,467,594 12,919 10213 WPMT 2,412,561 2,191,501 19,292 18798 WPNE-TV 1,161,295 1,160,631 10,217 73907 WPNT 3,172,170 3,064,423 26,976 28480 WPPT 10,613,847 9,474,797 83,407 51984 WPPX-TV 8,206,117 7,995,941 70,388 47404 WPRI-TV 7,254,721 6,990,606 61,538 51991 WPSD-TV 883,814 879,213 7,740 12499 WPSG 10,798,264 10,529,460 92,691 66219 WPSU-TV 1,055,133 868,013 7,641 73905 WPTA 1,099,180 1,099,180 9,676 25067 WPTD 3,423,417 3,411,727 30,033 25065 WPTO 2,961,254 2,951,883 25,985 59443 WPTV-TV 5,840,102 5,840,102 51,410 57476 WPTZ 792,551 676,539 5,956 8616 WPVI-TV 11,491,587 11,302,701 99,498 48772 WPWR-TV 9,957,301 9,954,828 87,632 51969 WPXA-TV 6,587,205 6,458,510 56,854 71236 WPXC-TV 1,561,014 1,561,014 13,742 5800 WPXD-TV 5,249,447 5,249,447 46,211 37104 WPXE-TV 3,067,071 3,057,388 26,914 48406 WPXG-TV 2,577,848 2,512,150 22,114 73312 WPXH-TV 1,471,601 1,451,634 12,779 73910 WPXI 3,300,896 3,197,864 28,151 2325 WPXJ-TV 2,357,870 2,289,706 20,156 52628 WPXK-TV 1,801,997 1,577,806 13,889 21729 WPXL-TV 1,639,180 1,639,180 14,430 48608 WPXM-TV 5,153,621 5,153,621 45,367 73356 WPXN-TV 20,878,066 20,454,468 180,061 27290 WPXP-TV 5,565,072 5,565,072 48,989 50063 WPXQ-TV 3,281,532 3,150,875 27,737 70251 WPXR-TV 1,375,640 1,200,331 10,567 40861 WPXS 2,339,305 2,251,498 19,820 53065 WPXT 1,002,128 952,535 8,385 37971 WPXU-TV 700,488 700,488 6,166 67077 WPXV-TV 1,919,794 1,919,794 16,900 74091 WPXW-TV 8,075,268 8,024,342 70,638 21726 WPXX-TV 1,562,675 1,560,834 13,740 73319 WQAD-TV 1,101,012 1,089,523 9,591 65130 WQCW 1,307,345 1,236,020 10,881 71561 WQEC 183,969 183,690 1,617 41315 WQED 3,529,305 3,426,684 30,165 3255 WQHA 3,229,803 1,875,347 16,509 60556 WQHS-DT 3,996,567 3,952,672 34,795 53716 WQLN 602,232 577,633 5,085 52075 WQMY 410,269 254,586 2,241 64550 WQOW 369,066 358,576 3,157 5468 WQPT-TV 941,381 933,107 8,214 64690 WQPX-TV 1,644,283 1,212,587 10,674 52408 WQRF-TV 1,375,774 1,354,979 11,928 2175 WQTO 11 2,864,201 1,598,365 6,468 8688 WRAL-TV 3,852,675 3,848,801 33,881 10133 WRAY-TV 4,184,851 4,166,318 36,676 64611 WRAZ 3,800,594 3,797,515 33,430 Start Printed Page 38622 136749 WRBJ-TV 1,030,831 1,028,010 9,050 3359 WRBL 1,493,140 1,461,459 12,865 57221 WRBU 2,933,497 2,929,776 25,791 54940 WRBW 4,080,267 4,077,341 35,893 59137 WRCB 1,587,742 1,363,582 12,004 47904 WRC-TV 8,188,601 8,146,696 71,715 54963 WRDC 3,972,477 3,966,864 34,920 55454 WRDQ 3,930,315 3,930,315 34,599 73937 WRDW-TV 1,564,584 1,533,682 13,501 66174 WREG-TV 1,642,307 1,638,585 14,424 61011 WRET-TV 2,419,841 2,211,019 19,464 73940 WREX 2,303,027 2,047,951 18,028 54443 WRFB 13 2,674,527 1,975,375 2,969 73942 WRGB 1,757,575 1,645,483 14,485 411 WRGT-TV 3,451,036 3,416,078 30,072 74416 WRIC-TV 2,059,152 1,996,075 17,571 61012 WRJA-TV 1,204,291 1,201,900 10,580 412 WRLH-TV 2,017,508 1,959,111 17,246 61013 WRLK-TV 1,229,094 1,228,616 10,816 43870 WRLM 3,960,217 3,945,408 34,731 74156 WRNN-TV 19,853,836 19,615,370 172,674 73964 WROC-TV 1,203,412 1,185,203 10,433 159007 WRPT 110,009 109,937 968 20590 WRPX-TV 2,637,949 2,634,141 23,188 62009 WRSP-TV 1,156,134 1,154,040 10,159 40877 WRTV 2,919,683 2,895,164 25,486 15320 WRUA 2,905,193 2,121,362 18,674 71580 WRXY-TV 1,784,000 1,784,000 15,705 48662 WSAV-TV 1,000,315 1,000,309 8,806 6867 WSAW-TV 652,442 646,386 5,690 36912 WSAZ-TV 1,239,187 1,168,954 10,290 56092 WSBE-TV 7,535,710 7,266,304 63,965 73982 WSBK-TV 7,290,901 7,225,463 63,606 72053 WSBS-TV 42,952 42,952 378 73983 WSBT-TV 1,763,215 1,752,698 15,429 23960 WSB-TV 5,897,425 5,828,269 51,306 69446 WSCG 867,516 867,490 7,637 64971 WSCV 5,465,435 5,465,435 48,112 70536 WSEC 538,090 536,891 4,726 49711 WSEE-TV 613,176 595,476 5,242 21258 WSES 1,829,499 1,796,561 15,815 73988 WSET-TV 1,575,886 1,340,273 11,798 13993 WSFA 1,166,744 1,132,826 9,972 11118 WSFJ-TV 1,675,987 1,667,150 14,676 10203 WSFL-TV 5,344,129 5,344,129 47,044 72871 WSFX-TV 970,833 970,833 8,546 73999 WSIL-TV 672,560 669,176 5,891 4297 WSIU-TV 1,019,939 937,070 8,249 74007 WSJV 1,651,178 1,644,683 14,478 78908 WSKA 546,588 431,354 3,797 74034 WSKG-TV 892,402 633,163 5,574 76324 WSKY-TV 1,934,585 1,934,519 17,030 57840 WSLS-TV 1,447,286 1,277,753 11,248 21737 WSMH 2,339,224 2,327,660 20,490 41232 WSMV-TV 2,447,769 2,404,766 21,169 70119 WSNS-TV 9,914,395 9,913,272 87,267 74070 WSOC-TV 3,706,808 3,638,832 32,033 66391 WSPA-TV 3,388,945 3,227,025 28,408 64352 WSPX-TV 1,298,295 1,174,763 10,341 17611 WSRE 1,354,495 1,353,634 11,916 63867 WSST-TV 331,907 331,601 2,919 60341 WSTE-DT 3,723,967 3,033,272 26,702 21252 WSTM-TV 1,455,586 1,379,393 12,143 11204 WSTR-TV 3,297,280 3,286,795 28,934 19776 WSUR-DT 8 3,714,790 3,015,529 8,332 2370 WSVI 50,601 50,601 445 63840 WSVN 5,588,748 5,588,748 49,198 73374 WSWB 1,530,002 1,102,316 9,704 28155 WSWG 381,004 380,910 3,353 71680 WSWP-TV 902,592 694,697 6,115 74094 WSYM-TV 1,498,905 1,498,671 13,193 Start Printed Page 38623 73113 WSYR-TV 1,329,977 1,243,098 10,943 40758 WSYT 1,970,721 1,739,071 15,309 56549 WSYX 2,635,937 2,592,420 22,821 65681 WTAE-TV 2,995,755 2,860,979 25,185 23341 WTAJ-TV 1,187,718 948,598 8,351 4685 WTAP-TV 512,358 494,914 4,357 416 WTAT-TV 1,111,476 1,111,476 9,784 67993 WTBY-TV 15,858,470 15,766,438 138,792 29715 WTCE-TV 2,620,599 2,620,599 23,069 65667 WTCI 1,216,209 1,104,698 9,725 67786 WTCT 608,457 607,620 5,349 28954 WTCV 5 9 3,254,481 2,500,195 22,009 74422 WTEN 1,902,431 1,613,747 14,206 9881 WTGL 3,707,507 3,707,507 32,637 27245 WTGS 966,519 966,357 8,507 70655 WTHI-TV 928,934 886,846 7,807 70162 WTHR 2,949,339 2,901,633 25,543 147 WTIC-TV 5,318,753 4,707,697 41,442 26681 WTIN-TV 7 3,714,547 2,898,224 2,688 66536 WTIU 1,570,257 1,569,135 13,813 1002 WTJP-TV 1,947,743 1,907,300 16,790 4593 WTJR 334,527 334,221 2,942 70287 WTJX-TV 135,017 121,498 1,070 47401 WTKR 2,149,376 2,149,375 18,921 82735 WTLF 349,696 349,691 3,078 23486 WTLH 1,065,127 1,065,105 9,376 67781 WTLJ 1,622,365 1,621,227 14,272 65046 WTLV 1,757,600 1,739,021 15,309 1222 WTLW 1,646,714 1,644,206 14,474 74098 WTMJ-TV 3,096,406 3,085,983 27,166 74109 WTNH 7,845,782 7,332,431 64,547 19200 WTNZ 1,699,427 1,513,754 13,326 590 WTOC-TV 993,098 992,658 8,738 74112 WTOG 5,268,364 5,267,177 46,367 4686 WTOK-TV 417,919 412,276 3,629 13992 WTOL 4,184,020 4,174,198 36,745 21254 WTOM-TV 120,369 117,121 1,031 74122 WTOV-TV 3,892,886 3,619,899 31,866 82574 WTPC-TV 2,049,246 2,042,851 17,983 86496 WTPX-TV 255,972 255,791 2,252 6869 WTRF-TV 2,941,511 2,565,375 22,583 67798 WTSF 922,441 851,465 7,495 11290 WTSP 5,506,869 5,489,954 48,328 4108 WTTA 5,583,544 5,576,649 49,091 74137 WTTE 2,690,341 2,650,354 23,331 22207 WTTG 8,101,358 8,049,329 70,858 56526 WTTK 2,844,384 2,825,807 24,876 74138 WTTO 1,877,570 1,844,214 16,235 56523 WTTV 2,522,077 2,518,133 22,167 10802 WTTW 9,729,982 9,729,634 85,650 74148 WTVA 823,492 810,123 7,132 22590 WTVC 1,579,628 1,366,976 12,033 8617 WTVD 3,790,354 3,775,757 33,238 55305 WTVE 5,156,905 5,152,997 45,362 36504 WTVF 2,384,622 2,367,601 20,842 74150 WTVG 4,405,350 4,397,113 38,708 74151 WTVH 1,390,502 1,327,319 11,684 10645 WTVI 2,856,703 2,829,960 24,912 63154 WTVJ 5,458,451 5,458,451 48,051 595 WTVM 1,498,667 1,405,957 12,377 72945 WTVO 1,409,708 1,398,825 12,314 28311 WTVP 678,884 678,539 5,973 51597 WTVQ-DT 989,786 983,552 8,658 57832 WTVR-TV 1,816,197 1,809,035 15,925 16817 WTVS 5,511,091 5,510,837 48,512 68569 WTVT 5,473,148 5,460,179 48,066 3661 WTVW 839,003 834,187 7,343 35575 WTVX 3,157,609 3,157,609 27,796 4152 WTVY 974,532 971,173 8,549 40759 WTVZ-TV 2,156,534 2,156,346 18,982 66908 WTWC-TV 1,061,101 1,061,079 9,341 Start Printed Page 38624 20426 WTWO 737,341 731,294 6,438 81692 WTWV 1,527,511 1,526,625 13,439 51568 WTXF-TV 10,784,256 10,492,549 92,366 41065 WTXL-TV 1,054,514 1,054,322 9,281 8532 WUAB 3,821,233 3,745,335 32,970 12855 WUCF-TV 3,707,507 3,707,507 32,637 36395 WUCW 3,664,480 3,657,236 32,195 69440 WUFT 1,372,142 1,372,142 12,079 413 WUHF 1,152,580 1,147,972 10,106 8156 WUJA 2,638,361 1,977,410 17,407 69080 WUNC-TV 4,184,851 4,166,318 36,676 69292 WUND-TV 1,504,532 1,504,532 13,244 69114 WUNE-TV 3,146,865 2,625,942 23,116 69300 WUNF-TV 2,625,583 2,331,723 20,526 69124 WUNG-TV 3,605,143 3,588,220 31,587 60551 WUNI 7,209,571 7,084,349 62,364 69332 WUNJ-TV 1,116,458 1,116,458 9,828 69149 WUNK-TV 1,991,039 1,985,696 17,480 69360 WUNL-TV 3,055,263 2,834,274 24,950 69444 WUNM-TV 1,357,346 1,357,346 11,949 69397 WUNP-TV 1,402,186 1,393,524 12,267 69416 WUNU 1,202,495 1,201,481 10,577 83822 WUNW 1,109,237 570,072 5,018 6900 WUPA 5,966,454 5,888,379 51,835 13938 WUPL 1,721,320 1,721,320 15,153 10897 WUPV 1,933,664 1,914,643 16,855 19190 WUPW 2,100,914 2,099,572 18,483 23128 WUPX-TV 1,102,435 1,089,118 9,588 65593 WUSA 8,750,706 8,446,074 74,351 4301 WUSI-TV 339,507 339,507 2,989 60552 WUTB 8,523,983 8,381,042 73,778 30577 WUTF-TV 7,918,927 7,709,189 67,864 57837 WUTR 526,114 481,957 4,243 415 WUTV 1,589,376 1,557,474 13,710 16517 WUVC-DT 3,768,817 3,748,841 33,001 48813 WUVG-DT 6,029,495 5,965,975 52,518 3072 WUVN 1,233,568 1,157,140 10,186 60560 WUVP-DT 10,421,216 10,246,856 90,203 9971 WUXP-TV 2,316,872 2,305,293 20,293 417 WVAH-TV 1,373,555 1,295,383 11,403 23947 WVAN-TV 1,026,862 1,025,950 9,031 65387 WVBT 1,885,169 1,885,169 16,595 72342 WVCY-TV 3,111,641 3,102,097 27,308 60559 WVEA-TV 4,553,004 4,552,113 40,072 74167 WVEC 2,098,679 2,092,868 18,424 5802 WVEN-TV 3,921,016 3,919,361 34,502 61573 WVEO 5 1,091,825 757,978 5,281 69946 WVER 888,756 758,441 6,677 10976 WVFX 731,193 609,763 5,368 47929 WVIA-TV 3,429,213 2,838,000 24,983 3667 WVII-TV 368,022 346,874 3,054 70309 WVIR-TV 1,945,637 1,908,395 16,800 74170 WVIT 5,846,093 5,357,639 47,163 18753 WVIZ 3,695,223 3,689,173 32,476 70021 WVLA-TV 1,897,179 1,897,007 16,699 81750 WVLR 1,412,728 1,300,554 11,449 35908 WVLT-TV 1,888,607 1,633,633 14,381 74169 WVNS-TV 916,451 588,963 5,185 11259 WVNY 742,579 659,270 5,804 29000 WVOZ-TV 9 1,132,932 731,199 5,281 71657 WVPB-TV 992,798 959,526 8,447 60111 WVPT 767,268 642,173 5,653 70491 WVPX-TV 4,147,298 4,114,920 36,224 66378 WVPY 756,696 632,649 5,569 67190 WVSN 2,948,832 2,137,333 18,815 69943 WVTA 888,756 758,441 6,677 69940 WVTB 455,880 257,445 2,266 74173 WVTM-TV 2,009,346 1,940,153 17,079 74174 WVTV 3,091,132 3,083,108 27,141 77496 WVUA 2,209,921 2,160,101 19,015 4149 WVUE-DT 1,658,125 1,658,125 14,596 Start Printed Page 38625 4329 WVUT 273,293 273,215 2,405 74176 WVVA 1,037,632 722,666 6,362 3113 WVXF 85,191 78,556 692 12033 WWAY 1,208,625 1,208,625 10,640 30833 WWBT 1,924,502 1,892,842 16,663 20295 WWCP-TV 2,811,278 2,548,691 22,436 24812 WWCW 1,390,985 1,212,308 10,672 23671 WWDP 5,792,048 5,564,295 48,982 21158 WWHO 2,762,344 2,721,504 23,957 14682 WWJE-DT 7,209,571 7,084,349 62,364 72123 WWJ-TV 5,562,031 5,561,777 48,960 166512 WWJX 518,866 518,846 4,567 6868 WWLP 3,838,272 3,077,800 27,094 74192 WWL-TV 1,788,624 1,788,624 15,745 3133 WWMB 1,547,974 1,544,778 13,599 74195 WWMT 2,538,485 2,531,309 22,283 68851 WWNY-TV 375,600 346,623 3,051 74197 WWOR-TV 19,853,836 19,615,370 172,674 65943 WWPB 3,197,858 2,775,966 24,437 23264 WWPX-TV 2,299,441 2,231,612 19,645 68547 WWRS-TV 2,324,155 2,321,066 20,432 61251 WWSB 3,340,133 3,340,133 29,403 23142 WWSI 11,269,831 11,098,540 97,700 16747 WWTI 196,531 190,097 1,673 998 WWTO-TV 5,613,737 5,613,737 49,418 26994 WWTV 1,034,174 1,022,322 9,000 84214 WWTW 1,527,511 1,526,625 13,439 26993 WWUP-TV 116,638 110,592 974 23338 WXBU 4,030,693 3,538,096 31,146 61504 WXCW 1,749,847 1,749,847 15,404 61084 WXEL-TV 5,416,604 5,416,604 47,682 60539 WXFT-DT 10,174,464 10,170,757 89,533 23929 WXGA-TV 608,494 606,849 5,342 51163 WXIA-TV 6,179,680 6,035,625 53,132 53921 WXII-TV 3,630,551 3,299,114 29,042 146 WXIN 2,836,532 2,814,815 24,779 39738 WXIX-TV 2,911,054 2,900,875 25,536 414 WXLV-TV 4,364,244 4,334,365 38,155 68433 WXMI 1,988,970 1,988,589 17,506 64549 WXOW 425,378 413,264 3,638 6601 WXPX-TV 4,594,588 4,592,639 40,429 74215 WXTV-DT 20,362,721 19,974,644 175,837 12472 WXTX 699,095 694,837 6,117 11970 WXXA-TV 1,680,670 1,537,868 13,538 57274 WXXI-TV 1,184,860 1,168,696 10,288 53517 WXXV-TV 1,191,123 1,189,584 10,472 10267 WXYZ-TV 5,622,543 5,622,140 49,492 12279 WYCC 9,729,982 9,729,634 85,650 77515 WYCI 35,873 26,508 233 70149 WYCW 3,388,945 3,227,025 28,408 62219 WYDC 560,266 449,486 3,957 18783 WYDN 2,577,848 2,512,150 22,114 35582 WYDO 1,330,728 1,330,728 11,714 25090 WYES-TV 1,872,245 1,872,059 16,480 53905 WYFF 2,626,363 2,416,551 21,273 49803 WYIN 6,956,141 6,956,141 61,235 24915 WYMT-TV 1,180,276 863,881 7,605 17010 WYOU 2,879,196 2,226,883 19,603 77789 WYOW 91,839 91,311 804 13933 WYPX-TV 1,529,500 1,413,583 12,444 4693 WYTV 4,898,622 4,535,576 39,927 5875 WYZZ-TV 1,042,140 1,036,721 9,126 15507 WZBJ 1,626,017 1,435,762 12,639 28119 WZDX 1,596,771 1,514,654 13,333 70493 WZME 5,996,408 5,544,708 48,810 81448 WZMQ 73,423 72,945 642 71871 WZPX-TV 2,039,157 2,039,157 17,951 136750 WZRB 952,279 951,693 8,378 418 WZTV 2,312,658 2,301,187 20,257 83270 WZVI 76,992 75,863 668 19183 WZVN-TV 1,981,488 1,981,488 17,443 Start Printed Page 38626 49713 WZZM 1,574,546 1,548,835 13,634 1 Call signs WIPM and WIPR are stations in Puerto Rico that are linked together with a total fee of $27,290. 2 Call signs WNJX and WAPA are stations in Puerto Rico that are linked together with a total fee of $27,290. 3 Call signs WKAQ and WORA are stations in Puerto Rico that are linked together with a total fee of $27,290. 4 Call signs WOLE and WLII are stations in Puerto Rico that are linked together with a total fee of $27,290. 5 Call signs WVEO and WTCV are stations in Puerto Rico that are linked together with a total fee of $27,290. 6 Call signs WJPX and WJWN are stations in Puerto Rico that are linked together with a total fee of $27,290. 7 Call signs WAPA and WTIN are stations in Puerto Rico that are linked together with a total fee of $27,290. 8 Call signs WSUR and WLII are stations in Puerto Rico that are linked together with a total fee of $27,290. 9 Call signs WVOZ and WTCV are stations in Puerto Rico that are linked together with a total fee of $27,290. 10 Call signs WJPX and WKPV are stations in Puerto Rico that are linked together with a total fee of $27,290. 11 Call signs WMTJ and WQTO are stations in Puerto Rico that are linked together with a total fee of $27,290. 12 Call signs WIRS and WJPX are stations in Puerto Rico that are linked together with a total fee of $27,290. 13 Call signs WRFB and WORA are stations in Puerto Rico that are linked together with a total fee of $27,290. Regulatory fees for the categories shaded in gray are collected by the Commission in advance to cover the term of the license and are submitted at the time the application is filed.
Table 8—FY 2021 Schedule of Regulatory Fees
Fee category Annual regulatory fee (U.S. $s) PLMRS (per license) (Exclusive Use) (47 CFR part 90) 25. Microwave (per license) (47 CFR part 101) 25. Marine (Ship) (per station) (47 CFR part 80) 15. Marine (Coast) (per license) (47 CFR part 80) 40. Rural Radio (47 CFR part 22) (previously listed under the Land Mobile category) 10. PLMRS (Shared Use) (per license) (47 CFR part 90) 10. Aviation (Aircraft) (per station) (47 CFR part 87) 10. Aviation (Ground) (per license) (47 CFR part 87) 20. CMRS Mobile/Cellular Services (per unit) (47 CFR parts 20, 22, 24, 27, 80, and 90) (Includes Non-Geographic telephone numbers) .15. CMRS Messaging Services (per unit) (47 CFR parts 20, 22, 24, and 90) .08. Broadband Radio Service (formerly MMDS/MDS) (per license) (47 CFR part 27) Local Multipoint Distribution Service (per call sign) (47 CFR part 101) 605. 605. AM Radio Construction Permits 610. FM Radio Construction Permits 1,070. AM and FM Broadcast Radio Station Fees See Table Below. Digital TV (47 CFR part 73) VHF and UHF Commercial Fee Factor $.007793. See Table 7 for fee amounts due, also available at https://www.fcc.gov/licensing-databases/fees/regulatory-fees. Digital TV Construction Permits 5,100. Low Power TV, Class A TV, TV/FM Translators & FM Boosters (47 CFR part 74) 320. CARS (47 CFR part 78) 1,555. Cable Television Systems (per subscriber) (47 CFR part 76), Including IPTV (per subscriber) and Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) (per subscriber) .98. Interstate Telecommunication Service Providers (per revenue dollar) .00400. Toll Free (per toll free subscriber) (47 CFR 52.101(f)) .12. Earth Stations (47 CFR part 25) 595. Space Stations (per operational station in geostationary orbit) (47 CFR part 25) also includes DBS Service (per operational station) (47 CFR part 100) 116,855. Space Stations (per operational system in non-geostationary orbit) (47 CFR part 25) (Other) 343,555. Space Stations (per operational system in non-geostationary orbit) (47 CFR part 25) (Less Complex) 122,695. International Bearer Circuits—Terrestrial/Satellites (per Gbps circuit) 43. Submarine Cable Landing Licenses Fee (per cable system) See Table Below. FY 2021 Radio Station Regulatory Fees
Population served AM Class A AM Class B AM Class C AM Class D FM Classes A, B1 & C3 FM Classes B, C, C0, C1 & C2 <25,000 $975 $700 $610 $670 $1,070 $1,220 25,001-75,000 1,465 1,050 915 1,000 1,605 1,830 75,001-150,000 2,195 1,575 1,375 1,510 2,410 2,745 150,001-500,000 3,295 2,365 2,060 2,265 3,615 4,125 Start Printed Page 38627 500,001-1,200,000 4,935 3,540 3,085 3,390 5,415 6,175 1,200,001-3,000,000 7,410 5,320 4,635 5,090 8,130 9,270 3,000,001-6,000,000 11,105 7,975 6,950 7,630 12,185 13,895 >6,000,000 16,665 11,965 10,425 11,450 18,285 20,850 FY 2021 International Bearer Circuits—Submarine Cable Systems
Submarine cable systems (capacity as of December 31, 2020) Fee ratio (units) FY 2021 regulatory fees Less than 50 Gbps .0625 $9,495 50 Gbps or greater, but less than 250 Gbps .125 18,990 250 Gbps or greater, but less than 1,500 Gbps .25 37,980 1,500 Gbps or greater, but less than 3,500 Gbps .5 75,955 3,500 Gbps or greater, but less than 6,500 Gbps 1.0 151,910 6,500 Gbps or greater 2.0 303,820 VI. Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
1. As required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, as amended (RFA) the Commission prepared this Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (IRFA) of the possible significant economic impact on small entities by the policies and rules proposed in the NPRM. Written comments are requested on this IRFA. Comments must be identified as responses to the IRFA and must be filed by the deadline for comments on the NPRM. The Commission will send a copy of the NPRM, including the IRFA, to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration (SBA). In addition, the NPRM and IRFA (or summaries thereof) will be published in the Federal Register .
A. Need for, and Objectives of, the Proposed Rules
2. The Commission is required by Congress to assess regulatory fees each year in an amount that can reasonably be expected to equal the amount of its annual appropriation. For fiscal year (FY) 2022, the Commission must recover $381,950,000, as set forth in the FY 2022 Appropriations Act. The objective of the NPRM is to propose the regulatory fees to be paid by the regulatory fee payors in the Commission's core bureaus (Media Bureau, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Wireline Competition Bureau, and International Bureau) by the end of the fiscal year for FY 2022 equal to the full amount of the annual appropriation, and to seek comment on the proposed fees. Accordingly, in the NPRM, we seek comment on the Commission's historic methodology for calculating regulatory fees as required by section 9 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Communications Act), and on the schedule of FY 2022 regulatory fees as set forth in Tables 2 and 3 of the NPRM. We also seek comment on several other issues related to the collection of regulatory fees: (i) continuing to use our methodology for calculating television broadcaster regulatory fees based on population by station contour; (ii) the proposed regulatory fee rates for the categories of small satellite, “NGSO—less complex,” and “NGSO—Other” space stations; (iii) calculating the costs of collection of regulatory fees in establishing the annual de minimis threshold; and (iv) how our proposals may promote or inhibit advances in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
B. Legal Basis
3. This action, including publication of proposed rules, is authorized under sections (4)(i) and (j), 159, 159A, and 303(r) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
C. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to Which the Proposed Rules Will Apply
4. The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of, and where feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that may be affected by the proposed rules and policies, if adopted. The RFA generally defines the term “small entity” as having the same meaning as the terms “small business,” “small organization,” and “small governmental jurisdiction.” In addition, the term “small business” has the same meaning as the term “small business concern” under the Small Business Act. A “small business concern” is one which: (1) is independently owned and operated; (2) is not dominant in its field of operation; and (3) satisfies any additional criteria established by the SBA.
5. Small Businesses, Small Organizations, Small Governmental Jurisdictions. Our actions, over time, may affect small entities that are not easily categorized at present. We therefore describe here, at the outset, three broad groups of small entities that could be directly affected herein. First, while there are industry specific size standards for small businesses that are used in the regulatory flexibility analysis, according to data from the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Office of Advocacy, in general a small business is an independent business having fewer than 500 employees. These types of small businesses represent 99.9% of all businesses in the United States, which translates to 30.7 million businesses.
6. Next, the type of small entity described as a “small organization” is generally “any not-for-profit enterprise which is independently owned and operated and is not dominant in its field.” The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) uses a revenue benchmark of $50,000 or less to delineate its annual electronic filing requirements for small exempt organizations. Nationwide, for tax year 2018, there were approximately 571,709 small exempt organizations in the U.S. reporting revenues of $50,000 or less according to the registration and tax data for exempt organizations available from the IRS.
7. Finally, the small entity described as a “small governmental jurisdiction” is defined generally as “governments of cities, counties, towns, townships, villages, school districts, or special Start Printed Page 38628 districts, with a population of less than fifty thousand.” U.S. Census Bureau data from the 2017 Census of Governments indicate that there were 90,075 local governmental jurisdictions consisting of general purpose governments and special purpose governments in the United States. Of this number there were 36,931 general purpose governments (county, municipal and town or township) with populations of less than 50,000 and 12,040 special purpose governments—independent school districts with enrollment populations of less than 5ll governmental jurisdictions.”
8. Wired Telecommunications Carriers. The U.S. Census Bureau defines this industry as establishments primarily engaged in operating and/or providing access to transmission facilities and infrastructure that they own and/or lease for the transmission of voice, data, text, sound, and video using wired communications networks. Transmission facilities may be based on a single technology or a combination of technologies. Establishments in this industry use the wired telecommunications network facilities that they operate to provide a variety of services, such as wired telephony services, including VoIP services, wired (cable) audio and video programming distribution, and wired broadband internet services. By exception, establishments providing satellite television distribution services using facilities and infrastructure that they operate are included in this industry. Wired Telecommunications Carriers are also referred to as wireline carriers or fixed local service providers.
9. The SBA small business size standard for Wired Telecommunications Carriers classifies firms having 1,500 or fewer employees as small. U.S. Census Bureau data for 2017 shows that there were 3,054 firms that operated in this industry for the entire year. Of this number, 2,964 firms operated with fewer than 250 employees. Additionally, based on Commission data in the 2021 Universal Service Monitoring Report, as of December 31, 2020, there were 5,183 providers that reported they were engaged in the provision of fixed local services. Of these providers, the Commission estimates that 4,737 providers have 1,500 or fewer employees. Consequently, using the SBA's small business size standard, most of these providers can be considered small entities.
10. Local Exchange Carriers (LECs). Neither the Commission nor the SBA has developed a size standard for small businesses specifically applicable to local exchange services. Providers of these services include both incumbent and competitive local exchange service providers. Wired Telecommunications Carriers is the closest industry with a SBA small business size standard. Wired Telecommunications Carriers are also referred to as wireline carriers or fixed local service providers. The SBA small business size standard for Wired Telecommunications Carriers classifies firms having 1,500 or fewer employees as small. U.S. Census Bureau data for 2017 shows that there were 3,054 firms that operated in this industry for the entire year. Of this number, 2,964 firms operated with fewer than 250 employees. Additionally, based on Commission data in the 2021 Universal Service Monitoring Report, as of December 31, 2020, there were 5,183 providers that reported they were fixed local exchange service providers. Of these providers, the Commission estimates that 4,737 providers have 1,500 or fewer employees. Consequently, using the SBA's small business size standard, most of these providers can be considered small entities.
11. Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (Incumbent LECs). Neither the Commission nor the SBA have developed a small business size standard specifically for incumbent local exchange carriers. Wired Telecommunications Carriers is the closest industry with an SBA small business size standard. The SBA small business size standard for Wired Telecommunications Carriers classifies firms having 1,500 or fewer employees as small. U.S. Census Bureau data for 2017 shows that there were 3,054 firms in this industry that operated for the entire year. Of this number, 2,964 firms operated with fewer than 250 employees. Additionally, based on Commission data in the 2021 Universal Service Monitoring Report, as of December 31, 2020, there were 1,227 providers that reported they were incumbent local exchange service providers. Of these providers, the Commission estimates that 929 providers have 1,500 or fewer employees. Consequently, using the SBA's small business size standard, the Commission estimates that the majority of incumbent local exchange carriers can be considered small entities.
12. Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (LECs). Neither the Commission nor the SBA has developed a size standard for small businesses specifically applicable to local exchange services. Providers of these services include several types of competitive local exchange service providers. Wired Telecommunications Carriers is the closest industry with an SBA small business size standard. The SBA small business size standard for Wired Telecommunications Carriers classifies firms having 1,500 or fewer employees as small. U.S. Census Bureau data for 2017 shows that there were 3,054 firms that operated in this industry for the entire year. Of this number, 2,964 firms operated with fewer than 250 employees. Additionally, based on Commission data in the 2021 Universal Service Monitoring Report, as of December 31, 2020, there were 3,956 providers that reported they were competitive local exchange service providers. Of these providers, the Commission estimates that 3,808 providers have 1,500 or fewer employees. Consequently, using the SBA's small business size standard, most of these providers can be considered small entities.
13. Interexchange Carriers (IXCs). Neither the Commission nor the SBA have developed a small business size standard specifically for Interexchange Carriers. Wired Telecommunications Carriers is the closest industry with an SBA small business size standard. The SBA small business size standard for Wired Telecommunications Carriers classifies firms having 1,500 or fewer employees as small. U.S. Census Bureau data for 2017 shows that there were 3,054 firms that operated in this industry for the entire year. Of this number, 2,964 firms operated with fewer than 250 employees. Additionally, based on Commission data in the 2021 Universal Service Monitoring Report, as of December 31, 2020, there were 151 providers that reported they were engaged in the provision of interexchange services. Of these providers, the Commission estimates that 131 providers have 1,500 or fewer employees. Consequently, using the SBA's small business size standard, the Commission estimates that the majority of providers in this industry can be considered small entities.
14. Prepaid Calling Card Providers. Neither the Commission nor the SBA has developed a small business size standard specifically for prepaid calling card providers. Telecommunications Resellers is the closest industry with an SBA small business size standard. The Telecommunications Resellers industry comprises establishments engaged in purchasing access and network capacity from owners and operators of telecommunications networks and reselling wired and wireless telecommunications services (except satellite) to businesses and households. Start Printed Page 38629 Establishments in this industry resell telecommunications; they do not operate transmission facilities and infrastructure. Mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) are included in this industry. The SBA small business size standard for Telecommunications Resellers classifies a business as small if it has 1,500 or fewer employees. U.S. Census Bureau data for 2017 shows that 1,386 firms in this industry provided resale services for the entire year. Of that number, 1,375 firms operated with fewer than 250 employees. Additionally, based on Commission data in the 2021 Universal Service Monitoring Report, as of December 31, 2020, there were 58 providers that reported they were engaged in the provision of payphone services. Of these providers, the Commission estimates that 57 providers have 1,500 or fewer employees. Consequently, using the SBA's small business size standard, most of these providers can be considered small entities.
15. Local Resellers. Neither the Commission nor the SBA have developed a small business size standard specifically for Local Resellers. Telecommunications Resellers is the closest industry with an SBA small business size standard. The Telecommunications Resellers industry comprises establishments engaged in purchasing access and network capacity from owners and operators of telecommunications networks and reselling wired and wireless telecommunications services (except satellite) to businesses and households. Establishments in this industry resell telecommunications; they do not operate transmission facilities and infrastructure. Mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) are included in this industry. The SBA small business size standard for Telecommunications Resellers classifies a business as small if it has 1,500 or fewer employees. U.S. Census Bureau data for 2017 shows that 1,386 firms in this industry provided resale services for the entire year. Of that number, 1,375 firms operated with fewer than 250 employees. Additionally, based on Commission data in the 2021 Universal Service Monitoring Report, as of December 31, 2020, there were 293 providers that reported they were engaged in the provision of local resale services. Of these providers, the Commission estimates that 289 providers have 1,500 or fewer employees. Consequently, using the SBA's small business size standard, most of these providers can be considered small entities.
16. Toll Resellers. Neither the Commission nor the SBA have developed a small business size standard specifically for Toll Resellers. Telecommunications Resellers is the closest industry with an SBA small business size standard. The Telecommunications Resellers industry comprises establishments engaged in purchasing access and network capacity from owners and operators of telecommunications networks and reselling wired and wireless telecommunications services (except satellite) to businesses and households. Establishments in this industry resell telecommunications; they do not operate transmission facilities and infrastructure. Mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) are included in this industry. The SBA small business size standard for Telecommunications Resellers classifies a business as small if it has 1,500 or fewer employees. U.S. Census Bureau data for 2017 shows that 1,386 firms in this industry provided resale services for the entire year. Of that number, 1,375 firms operated with fewer than 250 employees. Additionally, based on Commission data in the 2021 Universal Service Monitoring Report, as of December 31, 2020, there were 518 providers that reported they were engaged in the provision of toll services. Of these providers, the Commission estimates that 495 providers have 1,500 or fewer employees. Consequently, using the SBA's small business size standard, most of these providers can be considered small entities.
17. Other Toll Carriers. Neither the Commission nor the SBA has developed a definition for small businesses specifically applicable to Other Toll Carriers. This category includes toll carriers that do not fall within the categories of interexchange carriers, operator service providers, prepaid calling card providers, satellite service carriers, or toll resellers. Wired Telecommunications Carriers is the closest industry with an SBA small business size standard. The SBA small business size standard for Wired Telecommunications Carriers classifies firms having 1,500 or fewer employees as small. U.S. Census Bureau data for 2017 shows that there were 3,054 firms in this industry that operated for the entire year. Of this number, 2,964 firms operated with fewer than 250 employees. Additionally, based on Commission data in the 2021 Universal Service Monitoring Report, as of December 31, 2020, there were 115 providers that reported they were engaged in the provision of other toll services. Of these providers, the Commission estimates that 113 providers have 1,500 or fewer employees. Consequently, using the SBA's small business size standard, most of these providers can be considered small entities.
18. Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite). This industry comprises establishments engaged in operating and maintaining switching and transmission facilities to provide communications via the airwaves. Establishments in this industry have spectrum licenses and provide services using that spectrum, such as cellular services, paging services, wireless internet access, and wireless video services. The SBA size standard for this industry classifies a business as small if it has 1,500 or fewer employees. U.S. Census Bureau data for 2017 shows that there were 2,893 firms in this industry that operated for the entire year. Of that number, 2,837 firms employed fewer than 250 employees. Additionally, based on Commission data in the 2021 Universal Service Monitoring Report, as of December 31, 2020, there were 797 providers that reported they were engaged in the provision of wireless services. Of these providers, the Commission estimates that 715 providers have 1,500 or fewer employees. Consequently, using the SBA's small business size standard, most of these providers can be considered small entities.
19. Television Broadcasting. This industry is comprised of “establishments primarily engaged in broadcasting images together with sound.” These establishments operate television broadcast studios and facilities for the programming and transmission of programs to the public. These establishments also produce or transmit visual programming to affiliated broadcast television stations, which in turn broadcast the programs to the public on a predetermined schedule. Programming may originate in their own studio, from an affiliated network, or from external sources. The SBA small business size standard for this industry classifies businesses having $41.5 million or less in annual receipts as small. The 2017 U.S. Census Bureau data indicates that 744 firms in this industry operated for the entire year. Of that number, 657 firms had revenue of less than $25,000,000. Based on this data we estimate that the majority of television broadcasters are small entities under the SBA small business size standard.
20. The Commission estimates that as of September 2021, there were 1,374 licensed commercial television stations, 384 licensed noncommercial educational (NCE) television stations, Start Printed Page 38630 2,276 low power television stations, including Class A stations (LPTV) and 3,106 TV translator stations. The Commission however does not compile, and otherwise does not have access to financial information for these television broadcast stations that would permit it to determine how many of these stations qualify as small entities under the SBA small business size standard. Nevertheless, given the SBA's large annual receipts threshold for this industry and the nature of television station licensees, we presume that all of these entities qualify as small entities under the above SBA small business size standard.
21. Radio Stations. This industry is comprised of “establishments primarily engaged in broadcasting aural programs by radio to the public.” Programming may originate in their own studio, from an affiliated network, or from external sources. The SBA small business size standard for this industry classifies firms having $41.5 million or less in annual receipts as small. U.S. Census Bureau data for 2017 shows that 2,963 firms operated in this industry during that year. Of this number, 1,879 firms operated with revenue of less than $25 million per year. Based on this data and the SBA's small business size standard, we estimate a majority of such entities are small entities.
22. The Commission estimates that as of September 2021, there were 4,519 licensed commercial AM radio stations, 6,682 licensed commercial FM radio stations and 4,211 licensed noncommercial (NCE) FM radio stations. The Commission however does not compile, and otherwise does not have access to financial information for these radio stations that would permit it to determine how many of these stations qualify as small entities under the SBA small business size standard. Nevertheless, given the SBA's large annual receipts threshold for this industry and the nature of radio station licensees, we presume that all of these entities qualify as small entities under the above SBA small business size standard.
23. Cable Companies and Systems (Rate Regulation). The Commission has developed its own small business size standard for the purpose of cable rate regulation. Under the Commission's rules, a “small cable company” is one serving 400,000 or fewer subscribers nationwide. Based on available data, as of December 2020, there were approximately 45,308,192 basic cable video subscribers in the top Cable multiple system operators (MSOs) in the United States. Only five cable operators serving cable video subscribers in the top Cable MSOs had more than 400,000 subscribers. Accordingly, the Commission estimates that the majority of cable operators are small.
24. Cable System Operators (Telecom Act Standard). The Communications Act of 1934, as amended, contains a size standard for small cable system operators, which classifies “a cable operator that, directly or through an affiliate, serves in the aggregate fewer than one percent of all subscribers in the United States and is not affiliated with any entity or entities whose gross annual revenues in the aggregate exceed $250,000,000,” as small. As of December 2020, there were approximately 45,308,192 basic cable video subscribers in the top Cable MSOs in the United States. Accordingly, an operator serving fewer than 453,082 subscribers shall be deemed a small operator if its annual revenues, when combined with the total annual revenues of all its affiliates, do not exceed $250 million in the aggregate. Based on available data, all but five of the cable operators in the Top Cable MSOs have less than 453,082 subscribers and can be considered small entities under this size standard. We note however, that the Commission neither requests nor collects information on whether cable system operators are affiliated with entities whose gross annual revenues exceed $250 million. Therefore, we are unable at this time to estimate with greater precision the number of cable system operators that would qualify as small cable operators under the definition in the Communications Act.
25. Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) Service. DBS service is a nationally distributed subscription service that delivers video and audio programming via satellite to a small parabolic “dish” antenna at the subscriber's location. DBS is included in the Wired Telecommunications Carriers industry which comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating and/or providing access to transmission facilities and infrastructure that they own and/or lease for the transmission of voice, data, text, sound, and video using wired telecommunications networks. Transmission facilities may be based on a single technology or combination of technologies. Establishments in this industry use the wired telecommunications network facilities that they operate to provide a variety of services, such as wired telephony services, including voice over internet protocol (VoIP) services, wired (cable) audio and video programming distribution; and wired broadband internet services. By exception, establishments providing satellite television distribution services using facilities and infrastructure that they operate are included in this industry.
26. The SBA small business size standard for Wired Telecommunications Carriers classifies firms having 1,500 or fewer employees as small. U.S. Census Bureau data for 2017 shows that 3,054 firms operated in this industry for the entire year. Of this number, 2,964 firms operated with fewer than 250 employees. Based on this data, the majority of firms in this industry can be considered small under the SBA small business size standard. According to Commission data however, only two entities provide DBS service—DIRECTV (owned by AT&T) and DISH Network, which require a great deal of capital for operation. DIRECTV and DISH Network both exceed the SBA size standard for classification as a small business. Therefore, we must conclude based on internally developed Commission data, in general DBS service is provided only by large firms.
27. Satellite Telecommunications. This industry comprises firms “primarily engaged in providing telecommunications services to other establishments in the telecommunications and broadcasting industries by forwarding and receiving communications signals via a system of satellites or reselling satellite telecommunications.” Satellite telecommunications service providers include satellite and earth station operators. The SBA small business size standard for this industry classifies a business with $35 million or less in annual receipts as small. U.S. Census Bureau data for 2017 shows that 275 firms in this industry operated for the entire year. Of this number, 242 firms had revenue of less than $25 million. Additionally, based on Commission data in the 2021 Universal Service Monitoring Report, as of December 31, 2020, there were 71 providers that reported they were engaged in the provision of satellite telecommunications services. Of these providers, the Commission estimates that approximately 48 providers have 1,500 or fewer employees. Consequently, using the SBA's small business size standard, a little more than of these providers can be considered small entities.
28. All Other Telecommunications. This industry is comprised of establishments primarily engaged in providing specialized telecommunications services, such as satellite tracking, communications telemetry, and radar station operation. This industry also includes Start Printed Page 38631 establishments primarily engaged in providing satellite terminal stations and associated facilities connected with one or more terrestrial systems and capable of transmitting telecommunications to, and receiving telecommunications from, satellite systems. Providers of internet services ( e.g. dial-up internet service providers (ISPs)) or VoIP services, via client-supplied telecommunications connections are also included in this industry. The SBA small business size standard for this industry classifies firms with annual receipts of $35 million or less as small. U.S. Census Bureau data for 2017 shows that there were 1,079 firms in this industry that operated for the entire year. Of those firms, 1,039 had revenue of less than $25 million. Based on this data, the Commission estimates that the majority of “All Other Telecommunications” firms can be considered small.
29. RespOrgs. Responsible Organizations, or RespOrgs (also referred to as Toll-Free Number (TFN) providers), are entities chosen by toll free subscribers to manage and administer the appropriate records in the toll-free Service Management System for the toll-free subscriber. Based on information on the website of SOMOS, the entity that maintains a registry of Toll-Free Number providers (SMS/800 TFN Registry) for the more than 42 million Toll-Free numbers in North America, and the TSS Registry, a centralized registry for the use of Toll-Free Numbers in text messaging and multimedia services, there were approximately 446 registered RespOrgs/Toll-Free Number providers in July 2021. RespOrgs are often wireline carriers, however they can be include non-carrier entities. Accordingly, the description below for RespOrgs include both Carrier RespOrgs and Non-Carrier RespOrgs.
30. Carrier RespOrgs. Neither the Commission nor the SBA have developed a small business size standard for Carrier RespOrgs. Wired Telecommunications Carriers, and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) are the closest industries with an SBA small business size applicable to Carrier RespOrgs.
31. Wired Telecommunications Carriers are establishments primarily engaged in operating and/or providing access to transmission facilities and infrastructure that they own and/or lease for the transmission of voice, data, text, sound, and video using wired communications networks. Transmission facilities may be based on a single technology or a combination of technologies. Establishments in this industry use the wired telecommunications network facilities that they operate to provide a variety of services, such as wired telephony services, including VoIP services, wired (cable) audio and video programming distribution, and wired broadband internet services. By exception, establishments providing satellite television distribution services using facilities and infrastructure that they operate are included in this industry. The SBA small business size standard for this industry classifies a business as small if it has 1,500 or fewer employees. U.S. Census Bureau data for 2017 shows that there were 3,054 firms that operated for the entire year. Of this number, 2,964 firms operated with fewer than 250 employees. Based on that data, we conclude that the majority of Carrier RespOrgs that operated with wireline-based technology are small.
32. Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) engage in operating and maintaining switching and transmission facilities to provide communications via the airwaves. Establishments in this industry have spectrum licenses and provide services using that spectrum, such as cellular services, paging services, wireless internet access, and wireless video services. The SBA small business size standard for this industry classifies a business as small if it has 1,500 or fewer employees. For this industry, U.S. Census Bureau data for 2017 shows that there were 2,893 firms that operated for the entire year. Of this number, 2,837 firms employed fewer than 250 employees. Based on this data, we conclude that the majority of Carrier RespOrgs that operated with wireless-based technology are small.
33. Non-Carrier RespOrgs. Neither the Commission, nor the SBA have developed a small business size standard Non-Carrier RespOrgs. Other Services Related to Advertising and Other Management Consulting Services” are the closest industries with an SBA small business size applicable to Non-Carrier RespOrgs.
34. The Other Services Related to Advertising industry contains establishments primarily engaged in providing advertising services (except advertising agency services, public relations agency services, media buying agency services, media representative services, display advertising services, direct mail advertising services, advertising material distribution services, and marketing consulting services). The SBA small business size standard for this industry classifies a business as small that has annual receipts of $16.5 million or less. U.S. Census Bureau data for 2017 shows that 5,650 firms operated in this industry for the entire year. Of that number, 3,693 firms operated with revenue of less than $10 million. Based on this data, we conclude that a majority of non-carrier RespOrgs who provide TFN-related management consulting services are small.
35. The Other Management Consulting Services industry contains establishments primarily engaged in providing management consulting services (except administrative and general management consulting; human resources consulting; marketing consulting; or process, physical distribution, and logistics consulting). Establishments providing telecommunications or utilities management consulting services are included in this industry. The SBA small business size standard for this industry classifies a business as small if it has annual receipts of $16.5 million or less. U.S. Census Bureau data for 2017 shows that 4,696 firms operated in this industry for the entire year. Of that number, 3,700 firms had revenue of less than $10 million. Based on this data, we conclude that a majority of non-carrier RespOrgs who provide TFN-related management consulting services are small.
D. Description of Projected Reporting, Recordkeeping and Other Compliance Requirements for Small Entities
36. The NPRM does not propose any changes to the Commission's current information collection, reporting, recordkeeping, or compliance requirements for small entities. Regulatory fee payors, including small entities, will be required to pay the regulatory fees after such fees are adopted.
E. Steps Taken To Minimize Significant Economic Impact on Small Entities, and Significant Alternatives Considered
37. The RFA requires an agency to describe any significant alternatives that it has considered in reaching its approach, which may include the following four alternatives, among others: (1) the establishment of differing compliance or reporting requirements or timetables that take into account the resources available to small entities; (2) the clarification, consolidation, or simplification of compliance or reporting requirements under the rule for small entities; (3) the use of performance, rather than design, standards; and (4) an exemption from coverage of the rule, or any part thereof, for small entities.
38. The Commission has taken steps to minimize the economic impact on Start Printed Page 38632 small entities by adopting a de minimis threshold under the section 9(e)(2) exemption in the Communications Act. Section 9(e)(2) of the Communications Act permits the Commission to exempt a party from paying regulatory fees if “in the judgment of the Commission, the cost of collecting a regulatory fee established under this section from a party would exceed the amount collected from such party . . . .” The threshold applies only to filers of annual regulatory fees, not regulatory fees paid through multi-year filings. Currently, the de minimis threshold for annual regulatory fee payors is $1,000 or less for the fiscal year. In the NPRM, the Commission seeks comment on the feasibility of raising the de minimis threshold.
F. Federal Rules That May Duplicate, Overlap, or Conflict With the Proposed Rules
39. None.
VII. Ordering Clauses
40. Accordingly, it is ordered that, pursuant to sections 47 U.S.C. 4(i), 4(j), 9, 9A, and 303(r) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 154(j), 159, 159A, and 303(r), this NPRM is hereby adopted .
Start SignatureFederal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-13231 Filed 6-27-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
Document Information
- Published:
- 06/28/2022
- Department:
- Federal Communications Commission
- Entry Type:
- Proposed Rule
- Action:
- Proposed rule.
- Document Number:
- 2022-13231
- Dates:
- Submit comments on or before July 5, 2022; and reply comments on or before July 18, 2022.
- Pages:
- 38588-38632 (45 pages)
- Docket Numbers:
- MD Docket Nos. 21-190, MD Docket Nos. 22-223, FCC 22-39, FR ID 91674
- PDF File:
- 2022-13231.pdf
- CFR: (1)
- 47 CFR 1