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Bureau Explores Re-Licensing Rules for 700 MHz Spectrum

The FCC Wireless Bureau sought comment on rules for the re-licensing of 700 MHz lower A-, B- and E-block and the Upper C-block spectrum that's returned to the agency’s inventory as a result of licensees’ failure to meet applicable construction…

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requirements. The Monday notice follows up on an April 2007 order approved by commissioners that “set forth the overall rules and policies for the relicensing process,” while delegating authority to the bureau to implement its rules and policies. “We cite to those rules, and ... seek comment on the Bureau’s proposed approach to the remaining elements of the process, including the respective costs and benefits of the various proposals,” the bureau said. Initial comments in docket 06-150 are due 20 days after the notice is published in the Federal Register, replies 30 days after publication.