REPlVTo: D FRANK A, LoBIONDO 2ND DISTRICT, New JERSEY 2427 RAYBURN House OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20515-3002 202-225-6572 FAX 202-225-3318 5914 MAIN STREET, SUITE 103 MAYS LANDING, NJ 08330-1746 609-625-5008 FAX 609-625-5071 l-B00-471-4450 (tCongre5'5' of tbe Wniteb~tate5' ~OU5£of~£pr£5£ntllttb£5 Da~btnlJton.1D((20515-3002 July 20, 20II COMMITIEES: TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUBCOMMITTEES'. RANKING MEMBEA COAST GUARD AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION AVIATION WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT ARMED SERVICES SUBCOMMITTEES: AIR AND LAND FoRces READINESS TeRRORISM, UNCONVENTIONAL THREATS AND CAPABILITIES Mr. Julius Genachowski Chairman Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street SW Washington, DC 20554-0005 Dear Mr. Genachowski: • • The purpose of this letter is to request infonnation on the assignment of radio spectrum and the use ofcertain spectrum. I am requesting the following infonnation from the FCC: I. What studies has the FCC conducted regarding the actual use of licensed radio spectrum, particularly the portions ofspectrum designated under FCC Rules as the Private Land Mobile Part, as weB as the Wireless Communications Part? In addition, if such study has been conducted, I am requesting the FCC please provide a copy with your reply; 2. What is the definition used to determine ifa licensee is using a radio frequency or spectrum? 3. What criteria and procedure does the FCC utilize to determine if a licensee is~singa particular frequency on which they have been licensed to broadcast? 4. If a licensee is found not to be using a particular frequency or frequencies, what criteria are used to determine if the frequency or spectrum has been abandoned, as weB as the process to relicense or reallocate spectrum? 5. During a spectrum auction, are there requirements in place for a licensee to use the spectrum in a particular set time, and must keep it in use for a particular period? Thank you for your prompt and timely attention to this matter. I would appreciate it ifyou would examine these questions and notify me in writing ofthe results. Il&t# Member ofCongress· FAL:js PRINTEO ON RECYCLED PAPER