FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 18,2012
.JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Glenn Thompson
U.S. House of Representatives
124 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Thompson:
Thank you for your letter regarding the waiver request filed by the Pennsylvania State
Police. I appreciate your bringing this matter to my attention and have directed the Chief of the
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau to respond. I am pleased to provide the enclosed
letter addressing your concerns.
If you have any additional questions or need any further assistance, please do not hesitate
to contact me.
Sincerely,
----- .
Julius Genachowski
Enclosure
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, 0 C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554
May 18,2012
In Reply Refer To:
1200350
The Honorable Glenn W. Thompson
United States House of Representatives
124 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Congressman Thompson:
Thank you for your letter supporting the request by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP)
seeking a waiver of the Commission's narrowbanding requirement. Your views are very
important and we will include them in the record as part of the Commission's review.
Section 90.209(b) of the Commission's rules requires private land mobilc radio licensees
in the 150-174 MHz and 450-512 MHz bands to operate using channel bandwidth of no more
than 12.5 kHz or equivalent efficiency by January 1,2013. On January 25, 2012, the PSP filed a
petit ion seeking a waiver of this rule until December 3 I, 2014. On January 27, 2012, the Bureau
released a Public Notice seeking comment on several petitions seeking waiver of the deadline,
including the petition filed by the PSP. Interested parties have filed comments and they are
currently being reviewed by the Bureau. For your convenience, I am enclosing a copy of the
Public Notice.
I cannot comment on the merits of the PSP's petition, since this is a pending matter. I
can assure you, however, that my staff will give the matter thorough, fair, and prompt review.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
d~('LDavi L. Furth
Acting Bureau Chief
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 18.2012
.JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Bill Shuster
U.S. 1I0use of Representatives
204 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Shuster:
Thank you for your letter regarding the waiver request filed by the Pennsylvania State
Police. I appreciate your bringing this matter to my attention and have directed the Chief of the
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau to respond. I am pleased to provide the enclosed
letter addressing your concerns.
If you have any additional questions or need any further assistance, plcase do not hesitate
to contact me.
Sincerely_
Julius Genachowski
Enclosure
445 12lH STREET S.W WASHINGTON, D.C 20554 • 202-418-1000
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554
May 18,2012
In Reply Refer To:
1200350
The Honorable Bill Shuster
United States House of Representatives
204 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Shuster:
Thank you for your leller supporting the request by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP)
seeking a waiver of the Commission's narrowbanding requirement. Your views are very
important and we will include them in the record as part of the Commission's review.
Section 90.209(b) of the Commission's rules requires private land mobile radio licensees
in the 150-174 MHz and 450-512 MHz bands to operate using channel bandwidth of no more
than 12.5 kHz or equivalent efficiency by January 1,2013. On January 25, 2012, the PSP filed a
petition seeking a waiver of this rule until December 31,2014. On January 27, 2012, the Bureau
released a Public Notice seeking comment on several petitions seeking waiver of the deadline,
including the petition filed by the PSP. Interested parties have filed commcnts and they are
currently being reviewed by the Bureau. For your convenience, I am enclosing a copy of the
Public Notice.
I cannot comment on the merits of the PSP's petition, since this is a pending mailer. I
can assure you, however, that my staff will give the malleI' thorough, fair, and prompt rcview.
I appreciate your interest in this mailer. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
/YU ~~ =>V' David . Furth
Acting Bureau Chief
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 18,2012
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Todd Platts
U.S. I louse of Representatives
2455 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 205 I5
Dear Congressman Platts:
Thank you for your letter regarding the waiver request filed by the Pennsylvania State
Police. I appreciate your bringing this matter to my attention and have dircctcd the Chief of the
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau to respond. I am pleased to provide the enclosed
letter addressing your concerns.
If you have any additional qucstions or need any further assistancc, plcase do not hesitate
to contact me.
Sincerely.
Julius Genachowski
Enclosure
445 121>< STREET S.W. WASHINGTON. D.C 20554 • 202-4 I 8-1 000
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554
May 18,2012
In Reply Refer To:
1200350
The Honorable Todd Plalls
United States House of Representatives
2455 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 205 I5
Dear Congressman Plalls:
Thank you for your lellcr supporting the request by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP)
seeking a waiver of the Commission's narrowbanding requirement. Your views are very
important and we will include them in the record as part of the Commission's review.
Section 90.209(b) of the Commission's rules requires private land mobile radio licensees
in the 150-174 MHz and 450-5 12 MHz bands to operate using channel bandwidth of no more
than 12.5 kHz or equivalent efficiency by January 1,2013. On January 25, 2012, the PSP filed a
petition seeking a waiver of this rule until December 31,2014. On January 27, 2012, the Bureau
released a Public Notice seeking comment on several petitions seeking waiver of the deadline,
including the petition filed by the PSP. Interested parties have filed comments and they are
currently being reviewed by the Bureau. For your convenience, I am enclosing a copy of the
Public Notice.
I cannot comment on the merits of the PSP's petition, since this is a pending maller. I
can assure you, however, that my staff will give the malleI' thorough, fair, and prompt review.
I appreciate your interest in this mailer. Please leI me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,~
~v)~~U David L. Furth
Acting Bureau Chief
Public Safely and Homeland Security Bureau
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 18,2012
.JULtUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Tim Murphy
U.S. House of Representatives
322 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear ongressman Murphy:
Thank you for your letter regarding the waiver request filed by the Pennsylvania State
Police. I appreciate your bringing this matter to my attention and have directed the Chief of the
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau to respond. I am pleased to provide the enclosed
letter addressing your concerns.
If you have any additional questions or need any further assistance, please do not hesitate
to contact me.
Sincerely,
Julius Genachowski
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445 12TH STREET 5.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554
May 18,2012
In Reply Refer To:
1200350
The Honorable Tim Murphy
United States House of Representatives
322 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Congressman Murphy:
Thank you for your leller supporting the request by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP)
seeking a waiver of the Commission's narrowbanding requirement. Your views are very
important and we will include them in the record as part of the Commission's review.
Section 90.209(b) of the Commission's rules requires private land mobile radio licensees
in the 150-174 MHz and 450-512 MHz bands to operate using channel bandwidth of no more
than 12.5 kHz or equivalent efficiency by January 1,2013. On January 25,2012, the PSP filed a
petition seeking a waiver of this rule until December 31, 2014. On January 27, 2012, the Bureau
released a Public Notice sceking commcnt on several petitions seeking waiver of the deadline,
including the petition filed by thc PSP. Interested parties have filed comments and they are
currently being reviewed by the Bureau. For your convenience, 1 am enclosing a copy of the
Public Notice.
I cannot comment on the merits of the PSP's petition, since this is a pending matter. I
can assure you, however, that my staff will give the matter thorough, fair, and prompt review.
I appreciate your interest in this mailer. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
~~V David L. urth
Acting Bureau Chief
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 18,2012
..JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Tim Holden
U.S. House of Representatives
2417 Rayburn House Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Holden:
Thank you for your leller regarding the waiver request filed by the Pennsylvania State
Police. [appreciate your bringing this matter to my allention and have dirccted the Chief of the
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau to respond. I am pleased to provide the cnclosed
letter addressing your concerns.
If you have any additional qucstions or need any fllliher assistance. please do not hesitatc
to contact me.
Sincerely,
Julius Genachowski
Enclosure
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON. D.C. 20554 • 202'418-1000
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554
May 18,2012
In Reply Refer To:
1200350
The Honorable Tim Holden
United States House of Representatives
2417 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Congressman Holden:
Thank you for your letter supporting the request by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP)
seeking a waiver of the Commission's narrowbanding requirement. Your views are very
important and we will include them in the record as part of the Commission's review.
Section 90.209(b) of the Commission's rules requires private land mobile radio licensees
in the 150-174 MHz and 450-512 MHz bands to operate using channel bandwidth of no more
than 12.5 kHz or equivalent efficiency by January 1,2013. On January 25, 2012, the PSP filed a
petition seeking a waiver of this rule until December 31,2014. On January 27, 2012, the Bureau
released a Public Notice seeking comment on several petitions seeking waiver of the deadline,
including the petition filed by the PSP. Interested parties have filed comments and they are
currently being reviewed by the Bureau. For your convenience, I am enclosing a copy of the
Public Notice.
I cannot comment on the merits of the PSP's petition, since this is a pending matter. I
can assure you, however, that my staff will give the matter thorough, fair, and prompt review.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
d::(,~
Acting Bureau Chief
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 18,2012
,JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Iionorable Jim Gerlach
U.S. House of Representatives
2442 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Gerlach:
Thank you for your letter regarding the waiver request filed by the Pennsylvania State
Police. I appreciate your bringing this matter to my attention and have directed the Chief of the
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau to respond. I am pleased to provide the enclosed
letter addressing your concerns.
If you have any additional questions or need any further assistance, please do not hesitate
to contact me.
Sincerely,
Julius Genachowski
Enclosure
445 12lH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON. D.C 20554 • 202-418-1000
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554
May 18,2012
In Reply Refer To:
1200350
The Honorable Jim Gerlach
United States House of Representatives
2442 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Congressman Gerlach:
Thank you for your letter supporting the request by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP)
seeking a waiver of the Commission's narrowbanding requirement. Your views are very
important and we will include them in the record as part of the Commission's review.
Section 90.209(b) of the Commission's rules requires private land mobile radio licensees
in the 150-174 MHz and 450-512 MHz bands to operate using channel bandwidth of no more
than 12.5 kHz or equivalent efficiency by January 1,2013. On January 25, 2012, the PSP filed a
petition seeking a waiver of this rule until December 31,2014. On January 27, 2012, the Bureau
released a Public Notice seeking COIllment on several petitions seeking waiver of the deadline,
including the petition filed by the PSP. Interested parties have filed comments and they ,u·e
currently being reviewed by the Bureau. For your convenience, J am enclosing a copy of the
Public Notice.
I cannot comment on the merits of the PSP's petition, since this is a pending matter. I
can assure you, however, that my staff will give the matter thorough, fair, and prompt review.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if [ can be of any further
assistance.
7 s;"rnre;~
David L. Furth
Acting Bureau Chief
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 18.2012
..JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorablc Michael G. Fitzpatrick
.S. House of Representatives
1224 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Fitzpatrick:
Thank you for your letter regarding the waiver request filed by the Pennsylvania State
Police. I appreciate your bringing this mailer to my attention and have directed thc Chief of the
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau to respond. I am pleased to providc the enclosed
letter addressing your concerns.
If you have any additional questions or need any further assistance, please do not hesitate
to contact mc.
Sincerely,
------ .
Genachowski
Enclosure
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON. D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554
May 18,2012
The Honorable Mike Fitzpatrick
United States House of Representatives
1224 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Congressman Fitzpatrick:
In Reply Refer To:
1200350
Thank you for your letter supporting the request by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP)
seeking a waiver of the Commission's narrowbanding requirement. Your views are very
important and we will include them in the record as part of the Commission's review.
Section 90.209(b) of the Commission's rules requires private land mobile radio licensees
in the 150-174 MHz and 450-512 MHz bands to operate using channel bandwidth of no more
than 12.5 kHz or equivalent efficiency by January 1,2013. On January 25,2012, the PSP filed a
petition seeking a waiver of this rule until December 31, 2014. On January 27, 2012, the Bureau
released a Public Notice seeking comment on several petitions seeking waiver of the deadline,
includjng the petition filed by the PSP. Interested parties have filed comments and they are
currently being reviewed by the Bureau. For your convenience, ram enclosing a copy of the
Public Notice.
j cannot comment on the merits of the PSP's petition, since this is a pending matter. I
can assure you, however, that my staff will give the matter thorough, fajr, and prompt review.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerel~
dfr#;fr~David L. Furth
Acting Bureau Chief
Public Safely and Homeland Security Bureau
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 18,2012
,JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Mike Doyle
U,S. I louse of Representatives
401 Cannon House Offiee Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Doyle:
Thank you for your letter regarding the waiver rcqucst filcd by thc Pennsylvania State
Police. I appreciate your bringing this malleI' to my allention and have directed thc Chicf of the
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau to respond. I am pleased to provide the enclosed
letter addressing your concerns.
If you have any additional qucstions or nced any further assistance, pleasc do not hesitate
to contact me.
Sincerely,
Julius Genachowski
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445 12lH STREET s.w WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554
May 18,2012
In Reply Refer To:
1200350
The Honorable Mike Doyle
United States House of Representatives
40 I Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Doyle:
Thank you for your lettcr supporting the request by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP)
seeking a waiver of the Commission's narrowbanding requirement. Your views are very
important and we will include them in thc record as part of the Commission's revicw.
Section 90.209(b) of the Commission's rules requires private land mobile radio liccnsccs
in the 150-174 MHz and 450-512 MHz bands 10 operate using channel bandwidth of no more
than 12.5 kHz or equivalent efficiency by January 1,2013. On January 25, 2012, the PSP filed a
pctition seeking a waiver of this rule until Dccember 31,2014. On January 27, 2012, thc Bureau
released a Public Notice seeking comment on several petitions seeking waiver of the deadline,
including the petition filed by the PSP. Interested parties have filed comments and they are
currently being reviewed by thc Bureau. For your convenience, I am cnclosing a copy of the
Public Notice.
I cannot comment on the mcrits of thc PSP's petition, since this is a pending maller. I
can assure you, however, that my staff will give the maller thorough, fair, and prompt review.
I appreciate your interest in this maller. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
r-rC;;;~~=---V David L. Furth
Acting Bureau Chief
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau
Enclosure
..JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 18.2012
The Honorable Charles W. Dent
U.S. House of Representatives
1009 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Dent:
Thank you for your letter regarding the waiver request filed by the Pennsylvania State
Police. I appreciate your bringing this matter to my attention and have directed the Chief of the
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau to respond. I am pleased to provide the enclosed
letter addressing your concerns.
If you have any additional questions or need any further assistance, please do not hesitate
to contact me.
Sincerely,
Julius Genachowski
Enclosure
445 121H STREETS.W. WASHINGTON. D.C 20554 • 202-418-1000
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554
May 18,2012
In Reply Refer To:
1200350
The Honorable Charles W. Dent
United States House of Representatives
1009 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Congressman Dent:
Thank you for your letter supporting the request by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP)
seeking a waiver of the Commission's narrowbanding requirement. Your views are very
important and we will include them in the record as part of the Commission's review.
Section 90.209(b) of the Commission's rules requires private land mobile radio licensees
in the 150-174 MHz and 450-512 MHz bands to operate using channel bandwidth of no more
than 12.5 kHz or equivalent efficiency by January 1,2013. On January 25, 2012, the PSP filed a
petition seeking a waiver of this rule until December 31,2014. On January 27, 2012, the Bureau
released a Public Notice seeking comment on several petitions seeking waiver of the deadline,
including the petition filed by the PSP. Interested parties have filed comments and they are
currently being reviewed by the Bureau. For your convenience, I am enclosing a copy of the
Public Notice.
I cannot comment on the merits of the PSP's petition, since this is a pending matter. I
can assure you, however, that my staff will give the matter thorough, fair, and prompt review.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerel~ /
r-I)~F2:--V David L. Furth
Acting Bureau Chief
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau
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~ULlUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 18,2012
The Honorable Mark Critz
U.S. House of Representatives
1022 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Critz:
Thank you for your letter regarding the waiver request filed by the Pennsylvania State
Police. I appreciate your bringing this matter to my attention and have directed the Chief of the
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau to respond. Tam pleased to provide the enclosed
letter addressing your concerns.
If you have any additional questions or need any further assistance, please do not hesitate
to contact me.
Sincerely,
------ .
Julius Genachowski
Enclosure
445 12TH STREET S.W WASHINGTON. D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554
May 18,2012
In Reply Refer To:
1200350
The Honorable Mark Critz
United States House of Representatives
1022 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Critz:
Thank you for your leller supporting the request by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP)
seeking a waiver of the Commission's narrowbanding requirement. Your views are very
important and we will include them in the record as part of the Commission's review.
Section 90.209(b) of the Commission's rules requires private land mobile radio licensees
in the 150-174 MHz and 450-512 MHz bands to operate using channel bandwidth of no more
than 12.5 kHz or equivalent efficiency by January 1,2013. On January 25, 2012, the PSP filed a
petition seeking a waiver of this rule until December 31, 2014. On January 27,2012, the Bureau
released a Public Notice seeking comment on several petitions seeking waiver of the deadline,
including the petition filed by the PSP. Interested parties have filed comments and they are
currently being reviewed by the Bureau. For your convenience, 1 am enclosing a copy of the
Publ ic Notice.
I cannot comment on the merits of the PSP's petition, since this is a pending maller. I
can assure you, however, that my staff will give the maller thorough, fair, and prompt review.
I appreciate your interest in this maller. Please let me know if [ can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
David L. Furth
Acting Bureau Chief
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau
Enclosure
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 18,2012
,JULIUS GENACHQWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Robert A. Brady
U.. Ilouse of Representatives
102 Cannon House Office Building
Washington. D.C. 205 J5
Dear Congressman Brady:
Thank you for your letter regarding the waiver request filed by the Pennsylvania State
Police. l appreciate your bringing this matter to my attention and have dirccted the Chief of the
Public Safcty and Homeland Sccurity Bureau to respond. I am plcased to provide the enclosed
letter addressing your concerns.
If you have any additional questions or need any further assistance. plcasc do not hesitate
to contact me.
Sincerely,
Julius Genachowski
Enclosure
445 12TH 5TREETS.W. WASHINGTON, D.C 20554 • 202-418-1000
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Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554
May 18,2012
In Reply Refer To:
1200350
The Honorable Robert Brady
United States House of Representatives
102 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Congressman Brady:
Thank you for your letter supporting the request by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP)
seeking a waiver of the Commission's narrowbanding requirement. Your views are very
important and we will include them in the record as part of the Commission's review.
Section 90.209(b) of the Commission's rules requires private land mobile radio licensees
in the 150-174 MHz and 450-512 MHz bands to operate using channel bandwidth of no more
than 12.5 kHz or equivalent efficiency by January 1,2013. On January 25, 2012, the PSP filed a
petition seeking a waiver of this rule until December 31, 2014. On January 27, 2012, the Bureau
released a Public Notice seeking comment on several petitions seeking waiver of the deadline,
including the petition filed by the PSP. Interested parties have filed comments and they are
currently being reviewed by the Bureau. For your convenience, I am enclosing a copy of the
Public Notice.
1cannot comment on the merits of the PSP's petition, since this is a pending matter. I
can assure you, however, that my staff will give the matter thorough, fair, and prompt review.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
dD~h
Acting Bureau Chief
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau
Enclosure
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
May 18,2012
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Ilonorable Jason Altmire
U.S. House of Represelllatives
332 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Altmire:
Thank you for your letter regarding the waiver request filed by the Pennsylvania State
Pol icc. I appreciate your bringing this matter to my attention and have directed the Chicf of the
Public Safety and Homeland Security Burcau to respond. I am pleased to providc thc enclosed
letter addressing your concerns.
If you have any additional qucstions or need any further assistance, plcasc do not hesitate
to contact me.
Sincerely.
Julius Genachowski
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445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554
May 18,2012
In Reply Refer To:
1200350
The Honorable Jason Altmire
United States House of Representatives
332 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Congressman Altmire:
Thank you for your leller supporting thc request by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP)
seeking a waiver of the Commission's narrowbanding requirement. Your views are very
important and we will include thcm in thc record as part of the Commission's revicw.
Section 90.209(b) of the Commission's rules requires private land mobile radio licensees
in the 150-174 MHz and 450-512 MHz bands to operate using channel bandwidth of no more
than 12.5 kHz or equivalent efficiency by January 1,2013. On January 25,2012, the PSP filed a
petition sceking a waiver of this rule until Decembcr 31, 2014. On January 27, 2012, the Bureau
released a Public Notice seeking commcnt on several petitions seeking waiver of the deadline,
including the petition filed by the PSP. Interested parties have filed comments and they are
currently being reviewed by the Bureau. For your convenience, I am enclosing a copy of the
Public Notice.
I cannot comment on the merits of the PSP's petition, since this is a pending matter. I
can assure you, however, that my staff will give the mailer thorough, fair, and prompt review.
I appreciate your interest in this mailer. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
~~ l«>--V David L. Furth
Acting Bureau Chief
Public Safely and Homeland Security Bureau
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