Administrative UpdatesAdministrative Updates

TCB WorkshopOctober 6, 2009

Sandy HaaseLaboratory Division

Office of Engineering and TechnologyFederal Communications Commission

October 2009 TCB Workshop 2

““BetterBetter”” KDB PageKDB Page FCC Draft Publication CommentFCC Draft Publication Comment

Recognize need to tap into TCB Public expertiseDraft Presentations / Publications published to Web –Work In ProgressNew program module to allow for comment

Commenter will be identified (no anonymous comments)Attachments in .pdf format acceptedOff-line e-mail chain for clarification may be initiated by SME –will be published with doc as .pdf when subject completed

Comment period of 30 daysComments moderated, but generally available to all

October 2009 TCB Workshop 3

Draft Comment ProposalDraft Comment Proposal

October 2009 TCB Workshop 4

Comment Evaluation / PublicationComment Evaluation / Publication

KDB Welcome Page (Site Options)Draft Laboratory Division Publications

https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/reports/PublishedDocu mentList.cfmDraft and comments removed from page after 30 daysComments evaluated and integrated into doc as appropriatePresentations / Publication Disposition

Placed on OET/EA web page or published thru KDB with comments consideredWithdrawnModifed and re-published for subsequent review

October 2009 TCB Workshop 5

Draft Publications Draft Publications 15.103 AppliancesSoftware Defined Radios15.231 Transmitters on Multiple FrequenciesUsers Manual in Electronic FormPart 90Z (3650 – 3700 MHz) CBP RequirementsConfidentialityPermit But Ask ProcedureTCB Exclusion ListWireless Charger GuidanceSAR Measurement Procedure Updates / Guidance

HSPANotebook / NetbookDipole Calibration ProcedureUSB DongleWiMax Test Procedures

October 2009 TCB Workshop 6

Draft PresentationsDraft Presentations (not comprehensive)(not comprehensive)

Administrative IssuesKDB Electronic FilingElectronic Filing (Two Parts)Unlicensed Transmitter Review GuideLicensed Transmitter Review Guide

October 2009 TCB Workshop 7

Better OET/ EA Web PageBetter OET/ EA Web Page

www.fcc.gov/oet/ea addressRe-tool to make more informativeModel after OET 61 and OET 62Incorporate direct links to KDB general publicationsContinue to be “home” for presentations, quick searches, data base links, etc.

October 2009 TCB Workshop 8

OET/EA IntroductionOET/EA Introduction

October 2009 TCB Workshop 9

OET/EA Links to Rules/OET/EA Links to Rules/KDBsKDBs

October 2009 TCB Workshop 10

OET/EA Charts / Table GuidelinesOET/EA Charts / Table Guidelines

October 2009 TCB Workshop 11

OET/EA Additional InfoOET/EA Additional Info

Presentations / PublicationsMeasurement TechniquesRelated SitesEA DatabasesQuick Search

October 2009 TCB Workshop 12

Recently Published Admin Recently Published Admin KDBsKDBs

982426 – How to File a Form 731

204515 – Grantee Code Information

980285 – OET EA Fee Schedule Summary

For Comment / Review

726920 – Confidentiality

October 2009 TCB Workshop 13

Supersede RefresherSupersede Refresher

Correct errors not affecting the GrantTypographical errorsErrors of omission

May request 2 Exhibit type supersedes – more than 2 Dismissal is requiredProcess

Supersede ExhibitSubmit Cover LetterUpload new replacement exhibit

Supersede should not be used as a tool for Confidentiality

October 2009 TCB Workshop 14

Supersede Supersede

TCB experience has diminished number of requestsProposal to allow TCB supersede without FCC intervention under reviewBasic process would remain (no easadminrequests for audit mode)Proposed implementation date – November 1

October 2009 TCB Workshop 15

Supersede Activity MonitoringSupersede Activity Monitoring

Review Supersede Refresher and Admin Procedures PresentationDismissal still requires FCC interventionSubject to FCC auditDocumentation available to TCB accreditorregarding frequency/content of supersedes

October 2009 TCB Workshop 16

Questions ???Questions ???

Thank You !