Federal Communications Commission	DA 24-298


DA 24-298
Released:  March 26, 2024

REQUEST FOR COMMENT ON PETITION FOR RULEMAKING BY SPACE EXPLORATION HOLDINGS, LLC, REGARDING REVISION OF THE COMMISSION’S 1.6/2.4 GHz “BIG LEO” NGSO MSS SHARING PLAN

RM-11975

Comments Due:  April 25, 2024
Reply Comments Due:  May 10, 2024 
Pursuant to section 1.403 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR § 1.403.
 the Office of Managing Director, Reference Information Center of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) seeks comment on a Petition for Rulemaking filed by Space Exploration Holdings, LLC (SpaceX), SpaceX Petition for Rulemaking (filed Feb. 21, 2024) (SpaceX Petition), available at https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/102211948918123/1. 
 requesting that the Commission revise its licensing and spectrum sharing framework for “Big LEO” non-geostationary satellite orbit, mobile-satellite service systems operating in the 1610-1617.775 MHz and 2483.5-2500 MHz bands. We note that Kuiper Systems LLC filed a letter opposing SpaceX’s related requests to implement a freeze on new mobile-satellite service applications, without taking any position on the substance of SpaceX’s proposal to open these bands to new users.  Letter from Michael Carlson, Senior Corporate Counsel, Kuiper Systems LLC, to Julie M. Kearney, Chief, Space Bureau, FCC (filed Mar. 8, 2024).  SpaceX responded to the Kuiper letter.  Letter from David Goldman, Vice President of Satellite Policy, SpaceX, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC (filed Mar. 12, 2024).

We remind the public that, to the extent any communications with Commission decision-making personnel regarding the SpaceX Petition go to the merits or outcome of any other proceeding, those communications should be disclosed in the related proceeding in accordance with the applicable ex parte rules.
Filing Requirements.  Interested parties may file comments on the Petition on or before the dates indicated on the first page of this document. See 47 CFR §§ 1.1, 1.45, 1.49.
  All filings must reference RM-11975.  Comments may be filed using the Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS). Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, GC Docket No. 97-113, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 11322 (1998).  
  
· Electronic Filers:  Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS:  https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings.  
· Paper Filers:  
o Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and one copy of each filing.  If more than one docket or rulemaking number appears in the caption of this proceeding, filers must submit two additional copies for each additional docket or rulemaking number.
o Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail.  All filings must be addressed to the Commission’s Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission.
o Currently, the Commission does not accept any hand delivered or messenger delivered filings as a temporary measure taken to help protect the health and safety of individuals, and to mitigate the transmission of COVID-19.  In the event that the Commission announces the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, a filing window will be opened at the Commission’s office located at 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, Maryland 20701. See FCC Announces Closure of FCC Headquarters Open Window and Change in Hand-Delivery Policy, Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd 2788 (OMD 2020). 
  
o Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701.
o U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail may be addressed to 45 L Street, NE, Washington, DC 20554.
o During the time the Commission’s building is closed to the general public and until further notice, if more than one docket or rulemaking number appears in the caption of a proceeding, paper filers need not submit two additional copies for each additional docket or rulemaking number; an original and one copy are sufficient. 
Ex Parte Requirements. The proceeding this Notice initiates shall be treated as a “permit-but-disclose” proceeding in accordance with the Commission’s ex parte rules. 47 CFR §§ 1.1200 et seq.
  Persons making ex parte presentations must file a copy of any written presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral presentation within two business days after the presentation (unless a different deadline applicable to the Sunshine period applies).  Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentation must (1) list all persons attending or otherwise participating in the meeting at which the ex parte presentation was made, and (2) summarize all data presented and arguments made during the presentation.  If the presentation consisted in whole or in part of the presentation of data or arguments already reflected in the presenter’s written comments, memoranda or other filings in the proceeding, the presenter may provide citations to such data or arguments in his or her prior comments, memoranda, or other filings (specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where such data or arguments can be found) in lieu of summarizing them in the memorandum.  Documents shown or given to Commission staff during ex parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must be filed consistent with rule 1.1206(b).  In proceedings governed by rule 1.49(f) or for which the Commission has made available a method of electronic filing, written ex parte presentations and memoranda summarizing oral ex parte presentations, and all attachments thereto, must be filed through the electronic comment filing system available for that proceeding, and must be filed in their native format (e.g., .doc, .xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf).  Participants in this proceeding should familiarize themselves with the Commission’s ex parte rules.
Accessible Materials.  To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530.
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