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Proposed RuleE9-110662009-05-13

Additional Spectrum for the Medical Device Radiocommunication Service

Federal Communications Commission

Abstract

In this document the Commission seeks comment on the feasibility of allowing up to 24 megahertz of spectrum in the 413-457 MHz band to be used on a secondary basis under the umbrella of the existing Medical Device Radiocommunication Service. This action reflects the Commission's ongoing effort to foster the development and deployment of advanced medical devices using wireless technologies that benefit the health and well-being of the American public.

Action & Dates

Action
Proposed rule.
Dates
Comments must be filed on or before August 11, 2009 and reply comments must be filed on or before September 10, 2009.

CFR References

Public Comment

Comments Close
2009-09-10

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Federal Communications Commission 47 CFR Parts 2 and 95 [ET Docket No. 09-36, RM-11404; FCC 09-20] AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: In this document the Commission seeks comment on the feasibility of allowing up to 24 megahertz of spectrum in the 413-457 MHz band to be used on a secondary basis under the umbrella of the existing Medical Device Radiocommunication Service. This action reflects the Commission's ongoing effort to foster the development and deployment of advanced medical devices using wireless technologies that benefit the health and well-being of the American public. DATES: Comments must be filed on or before August 11, 2009 and reply comments must be filed on or before September 10, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Thayer, Office of Engineering and Technology, (202) 418-2290, e-mail: Gary.Thayer@fcc.gov , TTY (202) 418-2989. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by ET Docket No. 09-36, by any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov . Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Federal Communications Commission's Web Site: http://www.fcc.gov/​cgb/​ecfs/​ . Follow the instructions for submitting comments. E-mail: [Optional: Include the E-mail address only if you plan to accept comments from the public]. Include the docket number(s) in the subject line of the message. Mail: [Optional: Include the mailing address for paper, disk, or CD-ROM su

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Citation: 74 FR 22491