FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Septanber 19, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Richard M. Burr
United States Senate
217 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Burr:
Thank you for your follow-up letter concerning the Commission's Notice ofProposed
Rulemaking on providing spectrum for use by Medical Micropower Network (MMN) devices. I
appreciate your continued interest in this important technology and will ensure that your letter is
included in the record for the proceeding.
Staffofthe Commission's Office ofEngineering and Technology has been working
actively on this proceeding, analyzing technical issues and considering the viability ofthe
proposed service. As you indicate, the staffis nearing completion ofits review, and I anticipate
receiving their recommendation for the Commission soon. Be assured that the Commission will
give this matter very careful consideration.
Please do not hesitate to contact me ifI can be ofany further assistance.
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