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2013 MIC MRA International Workshop -Tokyo, Japan
FCC Update
Federal Communications Commission
Office of Engineering and Technology
George Tannahill George.Tannahill@fcc.gov
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Overview
FCC Function
FCC Website changes
FCC Rulemakings and Publications
Certification and MRA Status
Market Surveillance
Information Sources
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Federal Communications Commission
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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OET Lab Principal Functions
Equipment Authorization including monitoring Telecommunication Certification Bodies (TCBs)
Ensure compliance through market surveillance and enforcement
Technical Studies supporting regulatory policies and rulemaking
Providing web-based comprehensive and timely clarification of technical standards and procedures
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FCC Electronic Filing System
Grantee Code – Planning for 5 character Grantee Code
– Maximum FCCID now 17 will go to 19
– Initial Software in released January 30, 2013
– Public will be notified prior to implementation
Security Enhancements January 30, 2013 – Former link: http://apps.fcc.gov/EAS
– Current link: httpS://apps.fcc.gov/EAS
– Web form field validations to limit improper characters from being entered.
– Older servers removed from service
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FCC Equipment Authorization Process
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking FCC13-19 – Released February 15, 2013
• 45 Day Comment period after publication in federal register
– Modify FCC Administrative Part 2 Equipment Authorization Processes to ensure continued efficient and effective operation of the program
• Codify current process developed over last 10 years
• Opportunity to suggest process improvements
– Addresses conformity assessment issues including requirements on accreditation and certification
NPRM FCC 13-19 Summary
Equipment Authorization NPRM Highlights/proposals – TCBs Certify all equipment
• Formally establish a pre-approval guidance procedure (Permit but ask) and remove the current TCB exclusion list.
• TCB’s permitted to Dismiss applications not compliant with standards and upload relevant information
– Additional critera for assessing TCB Performance
– Codify TCB Post Market Surveillance
– Update rules to reference current ISO/IEC Standards.
– Update requirements for test labs
• Require all labs performing tests for compliance to be accredited
• Removal of section 2.948 Listed Test Firms
• Test site validation
– Measurement procedures update and delegated authority.
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NPRM FCC 13-19 Standards Related Issues
ANSI C63.4-2009 – Testing Unintentional Radiators – Replace C63.4-2003 version
– Test site validation above 1 GHz
– At the present time you can use either 2003 or 2009 version
• Per public notice DA-09-2478
– Mandated use proposed in rulemaking
ANSI C63.10-2009 - Testing Unlicensed Wireless Devices – At the present time you can use either 2003 or 2009 version
• Per public notice DA-09-2478
– Mandated use proposed in rulemaking
ANSI C63.5-2006 – RF Measurement Antenna Calibration – Required by C63.4-2009
ISO/IEC Guide 65 to 17025 adoption and transition
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Second Equipment Authorization NPRM
2nd FCC Equipment Authorization NPRM under draft/discussion internally
– Proposed topics
• Merge different self approval procedures
– Declaration of Conformity
– Verification
• Modify Permissive Change rules
• Modify Software Defined Radio rules
• Modular transmitters requirements for licensed services
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FCC Experimental License R&O
Report and Order FCC 13-15 – General Compliance Testing Experimental Radio
License • For US Labs testing products outside of anechoic
chamber.
• Eliminates need for experimental license for each individual device tested
– Applies only to testing for FCC rules
– Importation limits for product development and market trials
• FCC Rules 47 CFR 2.803
• Importation limit for trials and development changed from 200 units to 4000 units.
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KDB Publications www.fcc.gov/labhelp
Recent KDB Publications
– 447498 – RF exposure requirements for portable and mobile devices
– 941225 – SAR test procedures for 3G devices
– 865664 – SAR measurement guidance for 3-6GHz devices
– 616217 – SAR evaluation considerations for laptops with antennas built in display screen
– 648474 – SAR test procedures for handsets with multiple transmitters and antennas or wireless charging battery covers
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FCC Commission Meeting February 20, 2013
Report and Order addressing new technical, operational, and registration requirements for signal boosters.
NPRM to increase unlicensed spectrum available in 5 GHz band (UNII/WiFi)
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FCC Equipment Authorization KDB Webpage
Draft Publications – Review and comment on proposed policies before adoption – https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/reports/PublishedDocumentList.cfm
Review Expired Draft Publications – Review Comments
– See final disposition of publication
Major Guidance Publication – https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/reports/GuidedPublicationList.cfm
• Application Administrative Guidance
• Application Technical Guidance
• Labeling/Importation
• RF Exposure
• TCB/Test Organizations
• Test Methods
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Equipment Authorization Certification Process Trends
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Phase I/EMC Arrangement MRA Status
The US has an operational MRA for acceptance of test data with the following countries:
• Australia
• Canada
• Chinese Taipei
• European Union
• Hong Kong, China
• Japan
– ~62 recognized
• Korea
• Singapore
• Vietnam
Region Number of Labs FCC
Recognized
North America
121
Europe 42
Asia 140
Middle East
2
Total 305
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MRA Status
MRA’s for mutual acceptance of approvals are operational with the following countries:
• Canada
• European Union
• Hong Kong, China
• Singapore
• Japan
A total of 33 Telecommunication Certification Bodies (TCBs) have been recognized by the FCC.
• 18 domestic TCBs
• 15 foreign TCBs
• 1 Japan
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Market Surveillance
FCC – Reviews TCB Grants – Requests Samples from Grantees and TCB’s – Purchases Samples – Focused sampling projects
TCB – FCC requires each TCB to audit 5 % of products they
authorized annually • 1 % RF Exposure if applicable • www.fcc.gov/labhelp KDB 610077
– https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/forms/FTSSearchResultPage.cfm?switch=P&id=20540
Other – General public complaints/testing – Competitors complaints/testing
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Market Surveillance Audit Issues
FCC Actions – Non compliance issues:
– Require explanation
– Monetary fines
– Confiscate equipment
– Fix equipment
TCB Responsibilities – Required to report issues to FCC & Grantee
Applicant Issues – Non response
• Grantee code deferral
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2012 TCB Market Surveillance Summary
34 TCBs reports required Reports
– Reports due January 31, 2013
– All TCB’s submitted information
– Summary reports under review
• Of results reviewed to date
– 54 blocked grantee codes
– 11 investigations
– Non compliances investigated as soon as FCC is notified
– 779 TCB sample tests required to meet 5%
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FCC Market Surveillance
The FCC is currently working with TCBs to investigate multiple testing laboratories for allegedly producing fraudulent test reports or allowing third parties to use their facilities which may have resulted in fraudulent reports.
The FCC is also working with TCBs investigating reports of multiple fake grants of equipment authorization being issued.
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Training Opportunities
Monthly conference calls with TCB Council – Typically first Tuesday of every month at 10:30 AM
Washington DC time.
TCB Meetings – TCB/FCC workshop twice annually to discuss issues and
for training.
Other training opportunities – Scheduled as necessary
FCC Knowledge Database – www.fcc.gov/labhelp
Beta Test/Practice Website – http://appsdemo.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/index.cfm
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Information On Line
Equipment Authorization Webpage
– Measurement techniques, explanation of EA programs, filing information, MRAs, TCBs, EA announcements, etc.: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/
Procedures for information sharing and distribution
– Updated Interpretation Database & new contact desk for web based inquiries: http://www.fcc.gov/labhelp
OET Info on line (Orders, Public Notices, etc.)
– http://www.fcc.gov/oet/info/
FCC Rules and Regulations:
– http://www.fcc.gov/oet/info/rules
General FCC Information:
– http://www.fcc.gov
FCC MRA Webpage
– www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/mra
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US – Japan Telecom MRA
Scope: Telecommunications terminal equipment and radio equipment
– Limited to radio and telecommunications equipment subject to certification
• Doesn’t include ISM and unintentional radiators.
– United States – FCC Rules (47 CFR)
– Japan – Telecom Business Law, Radio Law, related ordinances
– Regardless of location of the supplier or country of origin of the equipment
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US – Japan Telecom MRA
Entry into force
– Signed February 16, 2007 in Washington, D.C. by officials of the U.S. and Japan
– Japan’s Parliament (Diet) approved the MRA; June 19, 2007
– Arrangement on Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC): through Exchange of letters Exchange of diplomatic notes – December 2007
• Official implementation date January 1, 2008
Information on US-Japan MRA: – http://gsi.nist.gov/global/index.cfm/L1-4/L2-16/L3-92
– http://transition.fcc.gov/oet/ea/mra/Japan.html
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MRA Webpage
Organizes all FCC related MRA information in one location:
– www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/mra
• Links to agreements
• Implementation information
– Accredited CAB requirements
– Certification Body requirements
» TCB Guide 65 Checklist
» TCB Roles and Responsibilities
» Measure procedures
• Contact information for stakeholders
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FCC MRA Participation
US-EU Mutual Recognition Agreement – Bi-lateral, multi-sector
US-EFTA Mutual Recognition Agreement – Bi-lateral, multi-sector
US-Japan Telecom MRA – Bi-lateral, single sector
Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Mutual Recognition Arrangement – Multi-lateral, single sector
Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL) Mutual Recognition Agreement
Multi-lateral, single sector
US – Mexico (signed but not operational yet) Bilateral, Single sector
US – Israel (signed October 15 , 2012 but not operational yet) Bilateral, Single sector