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(DA No. 06-49). (Dkt No 06-10) Comments due Feb. 10, Replies due Feb. 27.
United Power Line Council's Petition for Declaratory Ruling regarding classification of BPL as Info Service

"On December 23, 2005, the United Power Line Council (UPLC) filed a petition for declaratory ruling requesting that the Commission issue a ruling that broadband over power line-enabled Internet access service (BPL) is an information service as defined in the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. In its petition, UPLC argues that BPL is like other broadband services, including cable modem service and Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), that are classified as information services and thus BPL should be classified as an information service. Additionally, UPLC asserts that classifying BPL as an information service would serve the public interest because it would remove regulatory uncertainty and promote broadband access and competition. Further, UPLC avers that the Commission can issue a declaratory ruling based on the existing record in several proceedings. "

ET Docket No. 04-37
February 23, 2004		 Comments due 45 Days after Fed Reg publication
Amendment of Part 15 regarding new requirements and measurement guidelines for Access Broadband over Power Line Systems Express Your Views!  Comments can be filed with the FCC's Electronic Comment Filing System (note the docket number on the left) . FAQ: How to participate in FCC Proceedings.
1. By this action, we are proposing to amend Part 15 of our rules to adopt new requirements and measurement guidelines for a new type of carrier current system that provides access to broadband services using electric utility companies' power lines.   Because power lines reach virtually every home and community in the country, we believe that these new systems, known as Access broadband over power line or Access BPL, could play an important role in providing additional competition in the offering of broadband services to the American home and consumers, and in bringing Internet and high-speed broadband access to rural and underserved areas.  At the same time, we are cognizant that the possibility of widespread operation of Access BPL raises interference concerns and that we must protect licensed radio services from any harmful interference that might occur.  In this regard, we are proposing to require that BPL systems and devices incorporate capabilities to mitigate harmful interference should it occur.  We are also proposing to adopt administrative requirements to aid in the identification and resolution of harmful interference from Access BPL systems.  Finally, we are proposing to clarify certain measurement guidelines for all types of carrier current systems that use electric wiring and electrical outlets within homes and buildings to transfer information between computers and other electronic devices.  With these proposals, we take an important step towards promoting the deployment of new broadband networks that are expected to enhance the economic, educational and social well-being of all Americans.  Specifically, we believe that the proposed changes will remove regulatory uncertainties and facilitate the introduction and use of this promising new technology.  POC: Anh Wride at (202) 418 0577, Anh.Wride@fcc.gov.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking February 23, 3004

Released: 03/23/2004. AMENDMENT OF PART 15 REGARDING NEW REQUIREMENTS AND MEASUREMENT GUIDELINES FOR ACCESS BROADBAND OVER POWER LINE SYSTEMS. (DA No. 04-760). (Dkt No 04-37). OET. Contact: Anh Wride at (202) 418-0577, TTY: (202) 418-2989, email: anh.wride@fcc.gov, FCC 3/23/2004

Released: 03/23/2004. AMENDMENT OF PART 15 REGARDING NEW REQUIREMENTS AND MEASUREMENT GUIDELINES FOR ACCESS BROADBAND OVER POWER LINE SYSTEMS. (DA No. 04-760). (Dkt No 04-37).

Litigation

  • American Radio Relay League, Inc. v. FCC & USA , No. 06-1343 (D.C. Circuit) challenging
    • Amendment of Part 15 Regarding New Requirements and Measurement Guidelines for Access Broadband Over Power Line Systems , ET Docket No. 04-37 and Carrier Current Systems, Including Broadband Over Power Line Systems , ET Docket No. 03-104, Report and Order, FCC 04-245, 19 FCC Rcd 21265 (2004);
    • Amendment of Part 15 Regarding New Requirements and Measurement Guidelines for Access Broadband Over Power Line Systems , ET Docket No. 04-37 and Carrier Current Systems, Including Broadband Over Power Line Systems , ET Docket No. 03-104, Memorandum Opinion and Order, FCC 06-113, 21 FCC Rcd 9308 (2006).
ET Docket No. 03-104 Comments Due Aug 20 Closed
Internet over Powerline NOI Express Your Views!  Comments can be filed with the FCC's Electronic Comment Filing System.  FAQ: How to participate in FCC Proceedings.
FCC Proposes Rules for Broadband Over Power Lines to Promote Broadband Service to Underserved Areas and Increase Competition
As part of its ongoing efforts to promote access to broadband services for all Americans and to encourage new facilities-based broadband platforms, the Federal Communications Commission today proposed changes to certain technical rules that will foster broadband deployment using the significantly untapped capabilities of the nation's power grid, while safeguarding existing services against harmful interference. The Part 15 rule changes, proposed in a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Notice), set forth procedures to measure the radiofrequency (RF) energy emitted by equipment used to provide broadband service over power lines and establish particularized interference mitigation requirements. By facilitating access to broadband over power lines (BPL), the Commission takes an important step toward increasing the availability of broadband in rural and underserved areas because power lines reach virtually every home and community in the country. In areas in which consumers already have broadband access, BPL enhances competition by providing another broadband alternative. These proposed changes will also facilitate the ability of electric utilities to dynamically manage the power grid itself, increasing network reliability. Specifically, the Notice adopted by the Commission: - proposes rules requiring BPL devices to employ adaptive interference mitigation techniques to prevent harmful interference to existing users, such as public safety and amateur radio operators. These techniques would enable BPL devices to cease operations altogether, dynamically reduce transmit power, and/or avoid operating on specific frequencies to prevent harmful interference; - proposes developing a public database that would include such information as location, operational frequencies, and modulation type of BPL devices, which will facilitate the resolution of interference issues in a timely fashion; - seeks comment on specific RF measurement guidelines for BPL devices and other carrier current systems. These guidelines will ensure that emission measurements for these systems are made in a consistent manner. While the Notice addresses RF measurement guidelines, it does not propose any changes to existing applicable emission limits. Notably, some electric utilities already use a lower speed version of BPL technology to manage their internal networks. Widespread deployment of BPL devices will afford these same companies added benefits such as, remote power outage notification, load management to reduce peak power usage, improved load balancing, and remote meter reading capabilities.  News Release: Word | Acrobat		 POC: Office of Engineering & Technology Contact: Anh T. Wride (202) 418-0577

February 12, 2004
 News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

April 23, 2003
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

  • FCC Begins Inquiry Regarding Broadband Over Power Line., FCC 4/28/03
  • INQUIRY REGARDING CARRIER CURRENT SYSTEMS, INCLUDING BROADBAND OVER POWER LINE SYSTEMS. Initiated an inquiry to obtain information on a variety of issues related to Broadband over Power Line (BPL) systems. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 04/23/2003 by NOI. (FCC No. 03-100). OET (comments 45 days from publication in Fed Reg), FCC 4/28/03
  • INQUIRY REGARDING CARRIER CURRENT SYSTEMS, INCLUDING BROADBAND OVER POWER LINE SYSTEMS. Order Granting An Extension of Time To File Reply Comments. (Dkt No. 03- 104). Action by: Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology. Reply Comments Due: 08/20/2003. A, FCC 8/4/2003

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  • ITI Urges FCC to Deploy Broadband Over Power Lines While Maintaining Existing Interference Rules  July 9, 2003 (Press Release)
  • ITI Comments to the FCC: Notice of Inquiry on Broadband Powerline Systems  July 7, 2003
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