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Citing Homeland Security, FCC Adopts Rules for DSRC

Noting that its actions would advance homeland security and traveler safety, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted its proposed licensing and service rules for dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) devices to be used by intelligent transportation systems (ITS).

 In a Report and Order issued in late 2003, the FCC took the following actions:

 ·        Concluded that the 5.9 GHz band should be used primarily for public safety purposes, but also conceded that sharing the
       band with limited non-public safety users would benefit public safety. 

·        Opted for open eligibility for licensing in order to encourage the intensive use of the band and spur the development of innovative services.

·        Adopted for ITS the standard developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and the Federal Highway Administration, to help support the interoperability of ITS systems.

·        Adopted a geographic area licensing regime where licensees will receive non-exclusive geographic-area licenses authorizing operation on 70 MHz of the 5.9 GHz band.

·        Determined that DSRC operations in the 5.9 GHz band must coordinate frequencies through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to avoid interference with government operations.

 DSRC systems are intended to provide short-range wireless links between vehicles traveling at high speeds, other vehicles and roadside control units.  The Commission believes such systems have the potential to improve safety, decrease congestion and reduce air pollution by allowing for the more efficient control of vehicular traffic. 

Verizon Announces Acceptance of GR-1089-CORE Issue 3

Verizon announced on their web page Monday that they have completed their review of GR-1089-CORE Issue 3, October 2002.  They will now accept Issue 3 reports with only slight modifications to the overall requirements.  The full details can be found on the Verizon NEBS information page www.verizonnebs.com under the "Technical Updates" section.

 A Reminder About New Telecom Labeling Requirements

A reminder for our readers that the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA) has adopted revised labeling requirements for terminal equipment, which came into effect on January 1, 2004.  The revised labeling requirements are contained in the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) standard, “Telecommunications--Telephone Terminal Equipment--Labeling Requirements, TSB-168-A,” and include changes in the definitions associated with some codes and reclassification of some codes from “Terminal Devices” to “Digital Equipment.”  Readers can find additional information about the changes to the labeling requirements at the ACTA web site, www.part68.org.

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