Federal Communications Commission Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Amendment of Parts 0, 1, 2, 15 and 18 of the Commission’s Rules regarding Authorization of Radiofrequency Equipment ) ) ) ) ) ET Docket 15-70 ERRATUM Released: September 28, 2017 By the Managing Director, Office of Managing Director: On July 14, 2017, the Commission released a First Report and Order, FCC 17-93, in the above captioned proceeding. This Erratum amends Appendix A of the First Report and Order, as indicated below: 1. In paragraph (a), listed below § 2.1203, replace “this section” with “§ 2.1204.” 2. In paragraph 44, in the first sentence, replace “(h), and (k)” with “(h), (j), and (k)” 3. Above paragraph (k), listed below § 15.31, add paragraph (j) to read as follows: “(j) If the equipment under test consists of a central control unit and an external or internal accessory(ies) (peripheral) and the party declaring compliance of the equipment or applying for a grant of equipment authorization manufactures or assembles the central control unit and at least one of the accessory devices that can be used with that control unit, testing of the control unit and/or the accessory(ies) must be performed using the devices manufactured or assembled by that party, in addition to any other needed devices which the party does not manufacture or assemble. If the party declaring compliance of the equipment or applying for a grant of equipment authorization does not manufacture or assemble the central control unit and at least one of the accessory devices that can be used with that control unit or the party can demonstrate that the central control unit or accessory(ies) normally would be marketed or used with equipment from a different entity, testing of the central control unit and/or the accessory(ies) must be performed using the specific combination of equipment which is intended to be marketed or used together. Only one test using peripherals or accessories that are representative of the devices that will be employed with the equipment under test is required. All possible equipment combinations are not required to be tested. The accessories or peripherals connected to the device being tested shall be unmodified, commercially available equipment.” 4. Add new paragraph 48 to read as follows: “48. Section 15.38 is amended by redesignating paragraphs (g)(1) and (2) as paragraphs (g)(2) and (3) and adding new paragraph (g)(1) to read as follows: § 15.38 Incorporation by reference. * * * * * Federal Communications Commission 2 (g) * * * (1) ANSI C63.4-2014: “American National Standard for Methods of Measurement of Radio- Noise Emissions from Low-Voltage Electrical and Electronic Equipment in the Range of 9 kHz to 40 GHz,” ANSI approved June 13, 2014, IBR approved for § 15.35(a). * * * * *” With this addition the remaining paragraphs are renumbered accordingly. 5. In paragraph (a), listed below § 18.212, delete the word “procedure.” 6. Paragraph (a), listed below § 74.655, is corrected to read as follows: “(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, all transmitting equipment first marketed for use under this subpart or placed into service after October 1, 1981, must be authorized under the appropriate authorization procedure, as detailed in paragraph (f) of this section. Equipment which is used at a station licensed prior to October 1, 1985, which has not been authorized as detailed in paragraph (f) of this section, may continue to be used by the licensee or its successors or assignees, provided that if operation of such equipment causes harmful interference due to its failure to comply with the technical standards set forth in this subpart, the FCC may, at its discretion, require the licensee to take such corrective action as is necessary to eliminate the interference. However, such equipment may not be further marketed or reused under Part 74 after October 1, 1985. Note: The verification procedure has been replaced by Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity. Equipment previously authorized under subpart J of part 2 of this chapter may remain in use. See § 2.950.” 7. Paragraph (a), listed below § 78.107, is corrected to read as follows: “(a) Applications for new cable television relay stations, other than fixed stations, will not be accepted unless the equipment specified therein has been certified in accordance with subpart J of part 2 of this chapter. In the case of fixed stations, the equipment must be authorized under Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity for use pursuant to the provisions of this subpart. Transmitters designed for use in the 31.0 to 31.3 GHz band shall be authorized under Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity. Note: The verification procedure has been replaced by Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity. Equipment previously authorized under subpart J of part 2 of the Commission’s rules may remain in use. See § 2.950.” 8. Paragraph (g), listed below § 80.203, is corrected to read as follows: “(g) Manufacturers of ship earth station transmitters intended for use in the INMARSAT space segment are subject to Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity pursuant to the procedures given in subpart J of part 2 of this chapter. Such equipment must be approved in accordance with the technical requirements provided by INMARSAT and must be type approved by INMARSAT for use in the INMARSAT space segment. The ship earth station input/output parameters, the data obtained when the equipment is integrated in a system configuration and the pertinent method of test procedures that are used for type approval of the station model which are essential for the compatible operation of that station in the INMARSAT space segment must be disclosed by the manufacturer upon request of the FCC. Witnessing of the type approval tests and the disclosure of the ship earth station equipment design or any other information of a proprietary nature will be at the discretion of the ship earth station manufacturer. Note: The verification procedure has been Federal Communications Commission 3 replaced by Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity. Equipment previously authorized under subpart J of part 2 of the Commission’s rules may remain in use. See § 2.950.” 9. Paragraphs (a) and (c), listed below § 80.1103, are corrected to read as follows: “(a) All equipment specified in § 80.1101 must be certified in accordance with subpart J of part 2 of this chapter specifically for GMDSS use, except for equipment used in the INMARSAT space segment which must be type-approved by INMARSAT and are subject to Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity pursuant to the procedures in subpart J of part 2 of this chapter specifically for GMDSS use. The technical parameters of the equipment must conform to the performance standards as specified in § 80.1101. For emergency position-indicating radiobeacons operating on 406.0-406.1 MHz (406.0-406.1 MHz EPIRBs) that were authorized prior to April 15, 1992, and meet the requirements of § 80.1101, the manufacturer may attest by letter that the equipment (indicate FCC ID#) meets the requirements of § 80.1101 and request that it be denoted as approved for GMDSS use. * * * * * (c) Applicants using Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity must attest that the equipment complies with performance standards as specified in § 80.1101 and, where applicable, that measurements have been made that demonstrate the necessary compliance. Submission of representative data demonstrating compliance is not required unless requested by the Commission. An application must include the items listed in §§ 2.931 and 2.938 of this chapter and a copy of the type-approval certification indicating that equipment meets GMDSS standards and includes all peripheral equipment associated with the specific unit under review. Note: The verification procedure has been replaced by Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity. Equipment previously authorized under subpart J of part 2 of the Commission’s rules may remain in use. See § 2.950.” 10. Paragraph (c), listed below § 87.199, is corrected to read as follows: “(c) As part of its Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity a 406.0-406.1 MHz ELT, the ELT must be certified by a test facility recognized by one of the COSPAS/SARSAT Partners that the equipment satisfies the design characteristics associated with the COSPAS/SARSAT document COSPAS/SARSAT 406 MHz Distress Beacon Type Approval Standard (C/S T.007). Additionally, an independent test facility must certify that the ELT complies with the electrical and environmental standards associated with the RTCA Recommended Standards. Note: The verification procedure has been replaced by Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity. Equipment previously authorized under subpart J of part 2 of the Commission’s rules may remain in use. See § 2.950.” 11. Paragraph (l), listed below § 90.203, is corrected to read as follows: “(l) Ocean buoy and wildlife tracking transmitters operating in the band 40.66-40.70 MHz or 216- 220 MHz under the provisions of § 90.248 of this part shall be authorized under Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity pursuant to subpart J of part 2 of this chapter. Note: The verification procedure has been replaced by Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity. Equipment previously authorized under subpart J of part 2 of the Commission’s rules may remain in use. See § 2.950.” Federal Communications Commission 4 12. In paragraph (b), listed below § 101.139, delete the phrase “manufacturer of a.” FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Mark Stephens Managing Director Approved by: Julius P. Knapp Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology Michelle M. Carey Chief, Media Bureau Donald Stockdale Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau