RICHARD BURR
NORTH CAROLINA
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WASHINGTON, DC 20510
August 6, 2009
The Honorable Julius Genachowski
Chainnan, Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20554
Re: Amendment ofParts 2 and 95 ofthe Commission's Rules to Provide Additional
Spectrum for the Medical Device Radiocommunication Service in the413-457 MHz
Band (ET Dkt. No. 09-36; RM-11404)
Dear Mr. Chainnan,
I am writing in regards to the Federal Communication Commission's proposal to allocate
spectrum in the 413-457 MHz band and adopt rules for use by medical micro-power network
("MMN") devices.
I understand that the Alfred Mann Foundation -- a nonprofit medical research foundation
dedicated to bringing advanced medical technologies to the public -- has made significant
progress in developing innovative MMN equipment designed to restore function to paralyzed
limbs and organs. This equipment can provide an important tool in the medical treatment and
care ofmillions ofdisabled Americans, including U.S. service men and women who suffered
spinal cord, traumatic brain, and other severe injuries during their military service in Afghanistan,
Iraq, and elsewhere.
Without adequate spectrum and service rules to permit MMN use millions ofAmericans may be
deprived ofa safe, convenient, and effective medical treatment for their serious neuromuscular
injuries and conditions. I urge the Commission to take into consideration the significant medical
benefits ofMMN technology and consider allocating sufficient spectrum and establishing
appropriate rules to accommodate MMN operation in the 413-457 MHz band.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
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