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US Regulatory ProcessUS Regulatory ProcessFCC Equipment Authorization FCC Equipment Authorization
ProgramProgram
Karen RackleyKaren RackleyChief, Technical Rules BranchChief, Technical Rules Branch
Federal Communications CommissionOffice of Engineering and Technology
Policy and Rules Division
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About the FCCAbout the FCC
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress.
The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable.
The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions.
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Organization Organization
The FCC is directed by five Commissioners appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate for 5-year terms, except when filling an unexpired term.
The President designates one of the Commissioners to serve as Chairperson.
None of the Commissioners can have a financial interest in any Commission-related business.
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Office of Engineering and Office of Engineering and TechnologyTechnology
OET’s Mission
Manage the spectrum and provide technical leadership to create new opportunities for innovative, competitive technologies and services for the American public FCC Laboratory FCC Laboratory
Columbia, MDColumbia, MD(40 km NE of DC)(40 km NE of DC)
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OET’s Principal FunctionsOET’s Principal Functions
Spectrum Management
Technical Research and Analysis
Network Reliability and Technology
Authorization of ServiceEquipment Authorization
Experimental Licensing
Technical Education
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Federal Communications Federal Communications CommissionCommission
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates the private sector telecommunications industry, in the public interest
Establishes technical regulations for transmitters and other equipment to minimize their potential for causing interference to radio services.
Administers an authorization program to ensure that equipment reaching the market complies with the technical requirements.
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FCC RegulationsFCC Regulations
Title 47 of the Code of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations Federal Regulations Transmitter
specifications Radio Services EMC specifications Telephone Terminal
Equipment Test Methods Equipment
Authorization Requirement
Marketing and Importation Rules
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How are regulations How are regulations made?made?
Administrative Procedures Act (APA- 5 USC 553)
Requires all US government agencies to give the public the opportunity to comment on any regulations that will affect them.
ProposalProposalCommentsand ReplyComments
Commentsand ReplyComments
Final Rule(Report & Order)
Final Rule(Report & Order)
FCC Rule Making ProcessFCC Rule Making Process
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Standards for RF Standards for RF EquipmentEquipment
Incidental Radiator
Unintentional Radiator
Intentional Radiator
Licensed Transmitters
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Incidental RadiatorsIncidental Radiators
Generate radio frequency energy during the course of its operation although the device is not intentionally designed to generate or emit radio frequency energy. (§15.13)
Manufacturers of these devices must employ good engineering practices to minimize the risk of harmful interference.
Examples: DC motors
mechanical light switches
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Unintentional RadiatorsUnintentional Radiators
Part 15, Subpart B – Any device that intentionally generates RF energy, but does not intentionally radiate that energy
Examples:
Digital devices (computers, data processing equipment, etc.),
Radio receivers that tune between 30-890 MHz,
TV interface devices (VCRs, cable terminal devices, etc.)
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Intentional RadiatorsIntentional Radiators
Part 15, Subpart C – Lists frequency bands and types of operation permitted.
Examples: Cordless
Telephones
Remote Switches, door controls, alarms
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
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Licensed Radio ServicesLicensed Radio Services
Transmitters that require either an individual license or a blanket authorization are subject to requirements of a specific radio service. General Mobile Radio
Services (non-cellular) Personal Mobile Services Broadcast Radio Services Microwave Radio Services Maritime and Aviation
Radio Services
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Telephone Terminal Telephone Terminal RegulationsRegulations
47 CFR Part 68 – Telephone Terminal Equipment (TTE)
Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)
Private Line Interfaces
Analog Interfaces
Digital Interfaces
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Example – Spread Example – Spread SpectrumSpectrum
A number of telecom products, such as cordless telephones, have taken advantage of Spread Spectrum
Spread spectrum technology was originally developed for military applications
FCC first established provisions for Part 15 unlicensed spread spectrum devices in 1985
Little activity in first few years
Then it started to grow!
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Equipment Authorization Equipment Authorization ProgramProgram
The FCC currently has four equipment approval programs Verification
Supplier Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) (Part 68)
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
Certification
The product approval requirement is specified in the rule part under which equipment operates
All four programs involve the use of the private sector to varying degrees
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Verification
(Self-approval)
Verification
(Self-approval)
Certification (Approved by FCC
or TCB)
Certification (Approved by FCC
or TCB)
DoC(Self-approval using
an accredited lab)
DoC(Self-approval using
an accredited lab)
Equipment Authorization Equipment Authorization ProgramProgram
The type of approval is specified in the
rulesfor the particular
type of device SDoC (Part 68)(Self-approval
Database by ACTA)
SDoC (Part 68)(Self-approval
Database by ACTA)
Minimum
Maximum
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Why Use the Private Why Use the Private Sector? Sector?
Speed at which technology is changing and shorter product life cycles require faster product approvals
The private sector has the technical expertise and ability to certify equipment.
Increase the resources performing conformity assessment
Efficiencies in designing and approving product in the same geographic location
Reduce uncertainty and delay in obtaining certification
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What is a TCB?What is a TCB?
A Telecommunication Certification Body is a Certification Body that has been accredited to ISO/IEC Guide 65 by a recognized Accrediting Organization and designated by the FCC to approve equipment subject to certification.
A TCB has certain rights and responsibilities (equitable treatment of applicants, audit through sampling of equipment on market)
Foreign entities may become a TCB in accordance with the terms of a government-to-government Mutual Recognition Agreement/Arrangement.
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Certification OptionsCertification Options
Prepare Test Report and Application
Prepare Test Report and Application
FCC GRANT
FCC GRANT
Label Product and Instructions
in User Manual
Label Product and Instructions
in User Manual
Market ProductMarket Product
Test and Evaluate Product
to Determine Compliance
Test and Evaluate Product
to Determine Compliance
Submit Application
to FCC
Submit Application
to FCC
Submit Application
to TCB
Submit Application
to TCB
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Private Certification Bodies
FCC
Equipment Authorization Application Equipment Authorization Application TrendTrend
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What is an MRA?What is an MRA?
Mutual Recognition Agreement/Arrangement (MRA)
Mutually agree to accept test results and
product approvals
Use of harmonized technical standards is not part of an MRA
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United States and MRAsUnited States and MRAs
The US Government has agreed to participate in three separate MRAs:
European Union MRA
Asian Pacific Economic Co-operation Tel MRA (APEC)
Inter-American Commission for Telecommunications (CITEL MRA)
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Identification of PlayersIdentification of Players
Regulatory Authority (RA)
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
www.fcc.gov
Designating Authority (DA)
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
www.nist.gov
Accreditation Body (Phase 1)
National Voluntary Lab Accreditation Program (NVLAP) & American Association of Lab Accreditation (A2LA)
www.nist.govwww.a2la.org
AB (Phase 2) American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
www.ansi.org
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SummarySummary
Rulemaking process is open to all interested parties
Opportunity to appeal decisions made by the regulatory authority
Decisions are made by a five member independent Commission
Rules provide for flexibility and innovation
Use of the private sector: Development of technical standards
Development of measurement procedures
Conformity Assessment
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Information On LineInformation On Line
OET Info on line (Orders, Public Notices, etc.)
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/info/http://www.fcc.gov/oet/info/documents/
FCC Rules and Regulations
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/info/rules/
General FCC Information
http://www.fcc.gov
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