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PROPOSAL TO REVISE MP- (FCC COMPUTING DEVICE TEST PROCEDURE)
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PROPOSAL TO REVISE MP-4 (FCC COMPUTING DEVICE TEST PROCEDURE)
On March 7, 1989, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) in General Docket 89-44, (FCC 89-53) to revise MP-4, the FCC's
procedure for testing computing devices.
Copies of the NPRM, which contains the proposed test procedure, may be
obtained from the Commission's duplicating contractor, International
Transcription Services, 2100 M Street, N.W., Suite 140, Washington, DC 20037,
(202) 857-3800.
Inquiries concerning the NPRM may be directed to Richard Fabina at (301)
725-1585.
Note: The time to file comments and reply comments in the above NPRM has
been extended until June 7 and July 7, 1989, respectively.
See ORDER EXTENDING TIME TO FILE COMMENTS released April 26, 1989.
4/19/89
MEMORANDUM, OPINION AND ORDER (DOC 87-389)
On June 12, 1990, the Commission released a MEMORANDUM, OPINION AND ORDER
(MO&O) in Gen. Docket 87-389 in response to a petition filed by the
Sensormatic Electronics Corporation requesting reconsideration of the FIRST
REPORT AND ORDER in Gen Docket 87-389 (Part 15 Revision released June 23,
1989). In this action the Commission delayed for one (1) year the
implementation of a portion of Section 15.249 of the new rules addressing
non-licensed operation within the frequency band 902-905 MHz. This action
will allow the manufacturers and users of anti-theft equipment to develop and
install systems that are less susceptible to interference from new Part 15
devices.
As a result of the foregoing action, Section 15.37 of the Rules is amended
by adding a new paragraph (d), and Section 15.249 is amended by adding a new
paragraph (e) to read as follows:
Section 15.37 Transition provision for compliance with the rules.
(d) Prior to May 25, 1991, no person shall import, market or operate
intentional radiators within the band 902-905 MHz under the provision of
Section 15.249. Until that date, the Commission will not issue a grant of
equipment authorization for equipment operating under Section 15.249 if the
equipment is designed to permit operation within the band 902-905 MHz.
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Section 15.249 Operation within the band 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz,
5725-5875 MHz, and 24.0-24.25 GHz.
(e) Parties considering the manufacture, importation, marketing or
operation of equipment under this section should also note the requirement
in Section 15.37(d).
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A very limited number of copies of the complete MO&O are available free of
charge from the FCC, Equipment Authorization Branch, 7435 Oakland Mills Rd.,
Columbia, MD 21046, Attn: Ruby Moore. Upon exhaustion of this supply,
copies of the MO&O may be obtained for a small fee from the Commission's
present duplicating contractor, ITS, 2100 M Street, N.W., Suite 140,
Washington, DC 20006, (202) 857-3800, or one of the other distributors of FCC
documents listed under Selection 4 of the main PAL menu (Other Commission
Activities and Procedures).
FCC PROCEDURE FOR MEASUREMENT OF INTENTIONAL RADIATORS (EXCEPT FOR PERIODIC
AND SPREAD SPECTRUM DEVICES AND DEVICES OPERATING BELOW 30 MHz)
On June 29, 1989, the Commission released a NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING
(NPRM) in Docket 89-116, (FCC 89-154) to establish a new procedure for
measuring electromagnetic emissions from intentional radiators operating
under Part 15 of the Rules. This new procedure, "FCC/OET TP-3, is intended
to set forth uniform methods for testing such devices for compliance with
the technical standards adopted in the FIRST REPORT and ORDER, Docket 87-389,
Revision of Part 15 of the Rules.
All interested parties may file comments on or before August 17, 1989, and
reply comments on or before September 1, 1989.
Copies of the NPRM may be obtained from the Commission's duplicating
contractor, International Transcription Services, 2100 M St., N.W., Suite 140,
Washington, DC 20037, (202) 857-3800.
Inquiries concerning the NPRM may be directed to Richard Fabina, (301)
725-1585. Inquiries concerning Part 15 revision may be directed to John
Reed, (202) 653-7313.
RADIATORS WITH PERIODIC OPERATION AND ASSOCIATED SUPERREGENERATIVE RECEIVERS.
On June 29, 1989, the Commission released a NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING
(NPRM) in Docket 89-117, (FCC 89-155) to establish a new procedure for
measuring electromagnetic emissions from periodic transmitters operating under
Part 15 of the Rules and from superregenerative receivers associated with such
devices. This new procedure, "FCC/OET TP-6, is intended to set forth uniform
methods for testing such devices for compliance with the technical standards
adopted in the FIRST REPORT and ORDER, Docket 87-389, Revision of Part 15 of
the Rules.
All interested parties may file comments on or before August 21, 1989, and
reply comments on or before September 5, 1989.
Copies of the NPRM may be obtained from the Commission's duplicating
contractor, International Transcription Services, 2100 M St., N.W., Suite 140,
Washington, DC 20037, (202) 857-3800.
Inquiries concerning the NPRM may be directed to Hugh Van Tuyl, (301)
725-1585. Inquiries concerning Part 15 revision may be directed to John
Reed, (202) 653-7313.
8/04/89
FCC PROCEDURE FOR MEASUREMENT OF UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS (EXCEPT DIGITAL
DEVICES AND DEVICES OPERATING BELOW 30 MHz)
On June 29, 1989, the Commission released a NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING
(NPRM) in Docket 89-118, (FCC 89-156) to establish a new procedure for
measuring electromagnetic emissions from most unintentional radiators
operating under Part 15 of the Rules. The new procedure, "FCC/OET TP-4, is
intended to set forth uniform methods for testing such devices for compliance
with the technical standards adopted in the FIRST REPORT and ORDER, Docket
87-389, Revision of Part 15 of the Rules.
All interested parties may file comments on or before August 21, 1989, and
reply comments on or before September 5, 1989.
Copies of the NPRM may be obtained from the Commission's duplicating
contractor, International Transcription Services, 2100 M St., N.W., Suite 140,
Washington, DC 20037, (202) 857-3800.
Inquiries concerning the NPRM may be directed to Richard Fabina, (301)
725-1585. Inquiries concerning Part 15 revision may be directed to John
Reed, (202) 653-7313.
8/04/89
AMENDMENT OF PART 2 OF THE RULES CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF
RADIOFREQUENCY DEVICES CAPABLE OF CAUSING HARMFUL INTERFERENCE
On August 7, 1989, the Commission released a NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING
(NPRM) in Docket 89-349, (FCC 89-244) to update its rules covering the
importation of radio frequency devices and to eliminate burdensome and
duplicative government information filing changes. These changes will
facilitate the US Customs Service Day One project to implement an
automated paperless entry system and more closely match the Commission's
rules with the separate requirements of the Telecommunication Trade Act of
1988. The Commission's importation regulations, found in Subpart K of Part
2, requires the submission of FCC Form 740 and sets forth conditions for
importation of radio frequency devices.
All interested parties may file comments on or before September 28, 1989,
and reply comments on or before October 13, 1989.
Copies of the NPRM may be obtained from the Commission's duplicating
contractor, International Transcription Services, 2100 M St., N.W., Suite 140,
Washington, DC 20037, (202) 857-3800.
Inquiries concerning the NPRM may be directed to Richard Engelman, (202)
653-6288.
09/29/89
On December 29, 1989, in response to a petition filed by the Personal
Communications Section of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA),
the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in GEN Docket
89-605, (FCC 89-341) to amend Parts 15 and 68 of the Commission's Rules to
require cordless telephones to be equipped with security provisions to protect
the public switched telephone network from unintentional line seizure and
telephone dialing. The primary objective of the proposed requirements is to
reduce harm to the "911" Emergency Services Telephone System.
Interested parties may file comments on or before March 13, 1990, and reply
comments on or before April 12, 1990.
Copies of the NPRM may be obtained from the Commission's duplicating
contractor, International Transcription Services (ITS), 2100 M Street, N.W.,
Washington, DC 20037, (202) 857-3800.
Inquiries concerning the NPRM may be directed to George Harenberg, (202)
653-7314.
On January 10, 1990, in response to a petition filed by the Radio Technical
Commission for Maritime Services, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking (NPRM) in PR Docket 89-622, (FCC 89-351) to amend Parts 80 and 87
of the Commission's Rules to modify and clarify the rules pertaining to the
technical characteristics of Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacons
(EPIRBs) and Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) that operate on 121.500 MHz
and 243.000 MHz.
Interested parties may file comments on or before March 5, 1990, and reply
comments on or before March 20, 1990.
Copies of the NPRM may be obtained from the Commission's duplicating
contractor, International Transcription Services (ITS), 2100 M Street, N.W.,
Washington, DC 20037, (202) 857-3800.
Inquiries concerning the NPRM may be directed to George Dillon, (202)
632-7175.
On January 17, 1990, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) in GEN Docket 89-623, (FCC 89-350) to establish a new procedure for
testing Class A, B and S Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacons (EPIRBs)
operating under Part 80 of the Commission's Rules. The new procedure, "FCC
Procedure for Testing Class A, B and S Emergency Position Indicating
Radiobeacons (EPIRBs)", FCC/OET TP-8, is intended to set forth uniform methods
for testing these devices for compliance with the present and proposed
technical standards in Part 80 of the Rules. See PR Docket 89-622.
Interested parties may file comments on or before March 12, 1990, and reply
comments on or before April 11, 1990.
Copies of the NPRM may be obtained from the Commission's duplicating
contractor, International Transcription Services (ITS), 2100 M Street, N.W.,
Washington, DC 20037, (202) 857-3800.
Inquiries concerning the NPRM may be directed to Hugh Van Tuyl or Thomas
Phillips, (301) 725-1585.
IN THE MATTER OF
Provisions for Introducing Modular Personal Computers for Facilitating
Upgrades of Digital Devices.
On September 24, 1990, in response to petitions filed by International
Business Machines Corporation (IBM) and the Computer and Business Equipment
Manufacturers Association (CBEMA), the Commission released a Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in GEN Docket 90-413, (FCC 90-307) proposing to
amend Part 15 of the Rules to permit the authorization of CPU (central
processing unit) boards to be employed in personal computer and digital
devices. The proposed rule change will allow manufacturers and system
integrators to vary the CPU boards used in personal computers without
obtaining an FCC authorization for each combination of computer and CPU board
marketed.
IBM stated in its petition that technological developments in the design and
manufacture of computers have begun to change the way consumers upgrade
computers, and that CPU boards are now available directly to consumers as
separately marketed interchangeable plug-in boards. In view of this IBM is
concerned that our rules unintentionally permit such CPU boards to be marketed
to consumers for combination with separately-purchased base units without
requiring either the CPU board or base unit to meet our standards for a
combined product. IBM requests that the Commission require CPU boards to
comply with Part 15 digital device standards and subject them to the
certification or verification requirements. CPU boards marketed to another
manufacturer for inclusion in a product that will, itself, be subject to the
equipment authorization requirements would be exempt.
CBEMA's position is similar to the position of IBM, and states that the
Commission needs to clarify it intended regulatory treatment of "control
cards" and "Processor boards" that are entirely internal and may be retailed
as upgrade devices. CBEMA requests that the rules be changed to treat CPU
boards as peripheral devices, and that the reference to control cards be
removed from the definition of peripheral devices or that the definition be
modified to read "control cards controlling and with interfaces to external
peripherals." CBEMA further states that many control cards do not meet the
criteria for a peripheral device as they are not external to the computer,
internal with an external interface or "turbo" cards or "enhancement" boards.
Interested parties may file comments on or before December 13, 1990, and reply
comments on or before January 14, 1991. All relevant and timely comments will
be considered by the Commission before final action is taken in this
proceeding.
Copies of the NPRM may be obtained from the Commission's duplicating
contractor, International Transcription Services (ITS), 2100 M Street, N.W.,
Washington, DC 20037, (202) 857-3800.
Inquiries concerning the NPRM may be directed to the Technical Standards
Branch, Room 7122, Office of Engineering and Technology, (202) 653-6288.
WELCOME TO THE FCC PUBLIC ACCESS LINK (PAL)
1. ACCESS EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION DATA BASE
Provides status of pending and granted applications; and names and
addresses of grantees (party responsible for equipment compliance) by grantee
code (first three characters of FCC ID). The system does not include
information on Part 68 telephone equipment.
2. DEFINITIONS
Provides definitions of the alphabetical and numeric codes found in the
status, equipment class, data elements and notes field of the above program,
e.g., (status) GI - Grant Issued; (equipment class) JBC - Class B Computing
Device/Personal Computer, (notes) 18 "This device must be supplied with a
shielded A.C. power cord".
3. APPLYING FOR AN EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION
Provides information on preparing applications for submittal, fees,
obtaining rules, forms, bulletins, measurement procedures, test firms who
provide compliance tests to the public (please note that the Commission
provides this information as a public service, we do not approve test
facilities; but accept measurement data from such facilities based on a review
of the description of the measurement site filed pursuant to the rules),
sample shipping instructions, etc.
4. OTHER COMMISSION PROCEDURES
Provides information on other authorization procedures of the Commission,
e.g., Part 68 registration, FCC's distribution procedures, importation of
equipment. May be updated periodically to include other information.
5. OPERATIONAL INFORMATION
Provides Laboratory directions, addresses, hours of operation, and
Laboratory history.
6. PUBLIC NOTICES
Includes public notices on a variety of Commission actions. General public
notices may be deleted after 30 days.
7. RULEMAKINGS
Provides a synopsis of current rulemaking proceedings concerning
radiofrequency devices. Information may be deleted after final action on
proceedings appears in the Code of Federal Regulations (Title 47 CFR).
8. HELP
Provides assistance in locating information on the PAL system.
9. INFORMATION HOTLINE
Provides information on actions of particular interest concerning
radiofrequency equipment, such as form revision, adoption of new rules, public
notices, etc.
Office of Engineering and Technology
FEE GUIDE
FILING INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants are required to submit one payment by check, bank draft or money
order, and one Fee Processing Form (FCC Form 155) with each application. The Fee
Processing Form must show the correct fee type code and remittance. Check, bank
draft or money order MUST be made payable to the Federal Communications
Commission, and must be drawn upon a United States financial institution.
Foreign, post dated, altered or third-party checks are not acceptable. Do not
send cash.
EQUIPMENT APPROVAL SERVICES
Mail Equipment Approval Services applications to:
Federal Communications Commission
Equipment Approval Services
P.O. Box 358315
Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5315
TYPE OF APPLICATION FORM NO. FEE CODE PER FORM 731
CERTIFICATION: 1/
a) Receivers (except TV and FM) 731 EEC $285.00
b) All Other Devices 731 EGC 735.00
c) Modification and Class II
Permissive Changes 8/ 731 EAC 35.00
d) Request for confidentiality 7/ 731 EBC 105.00
TYPE ACCEPTANCE: 2/
a) All Devices 731 EFT 370.00
b) Modifications and Class II
Permissive Changes 8/ 731 EAT 35.00
c) Request for confidentiality 7/ 731 EBT 105.00
TYPE APPROVAL: 3/
a) All Devices (with testing) 731 EHA 1,465.00
b) All Devices (without testing) 731 EDA 170.00
c) Request for confidentiality 7/ 731 EBA 105.00
NOTIFICATION: 4/
a) All Devices 731 ECN 115.00
ADVANCE APPROVAL OF
SUBSCRIPTION TV SYSTEMS 5/ Corresp EIS 2,255.00
a) Request for confidentiality 7/ Corresp EBS 105.00
ASSIGNMENT OF APPLICANT CODE 6/
a) New Applicants for all Application
Types, except subscription TV Corresp EAG 35.00
The FCC's equipment authorization procedures for the issuance of equipment
approval for radio frequency equipment are covered by the terms certification,
type acceptance, type approval and notification. Parties who can assume
responsibility for equipment compliance with the applicable technical standards
should file an application for authorization. The issuance of a grant of
equipment authorization is a prerequisite to marketing equipment, subject to
these procedures, in the United States.
Inquiries concerning equipment approval services for radio frequency equipment
may be directed to:
Office of Engineering and Technology
Authorization and Evaluation Division
Equipment Authorization Branch
7435 Oakland Mills Road
Columbia, MD 21046.
(301) 725-1585
FOOTNOTES
1/ Certification is an authorization issued by the Commission for equipment
designed to be operated without an individual license under Parts 15 and 18
of the Rules, based on representations and test data submitted by the
applicant. The requisite fees are also charged for abbreviated application
procedures (changes in identification of presently certified equipment).
2/ Type acceptance is an authorization issued by the Commission for many
categories of transmitting equipment used pursuant to a station license,
based on representations and test data submitted by the applicant. The
requisite fees are also charged for abbreviated application procedures
(changes in identification of presently type accepted equipment).
3/ Type approval is an authorization issued by the Commission based on
examination and measurements of specific equipment by the Commission's
laboratory. New equipment and major modifications require testing, while
changes in identification of presently type approved equipment or minor
modifications do not.
4/ Notification is an authorization issued by the Commission for different
classes of equipment operated without an individual license under Part 15,
and certain transmitting equipment used pursuant to a station license.
Notification is based on an attestation by the applicant that the required
measurements have been made to demonstrate compliance with the applicable
technical standards. Modifications and permissive changes to authorized
equipment are normally allowed without the requirement to file an
application, unless these changes are so extensive as to cause the equipment
to be considered a new product, which would require a new identification and
requisite fees. The requisite fees are also charged for abbreviated
application procedures (changes in identification of presently notified
equipment).
5/ Licensees and permittees of TV broadcast and low power TV stations may only
conduct subscription operations by using an encoding system approved in
advance by the Commission. The Commission has not designated a specific
application form for requesting approval of subscription TV systems. Informal
applications, accompanied by all data described in Subpart M of Part 2 of the
Rules, are acceptable. Modifications to approved subscription TV systems
which necessitate a new application for advance approval require an
additional fee of $2,255.00.
6/ Fees for assignment of grantee codes are a one time charge for NEW APPLICANTS
applying for authorization of equipment subject to certification, type
acceptance, type approval and notification. No grantee code is assigned for
subscription TV system applicants. The three-character grantee code,
assigned by the Commission, is issued permanently to the specific applicant
for the purpose of formulating the equipment identification (FCC ID) for all
equipment covered in subsequent appli cations submitted by the specified
applicant.
Requests for advance assignment of a grantee code, prior to submission of an
application, must be accompanied by the $35.00 fee. Requests for assignment
of a code submitted simultaneously with an application for equipment
authorization must be accompanied by the $35
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