Notice2022-17378
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Seeks Comment on Waiver Requests From Intelligent Transportation System Licensee to Use C-V2X Technology in the 5.895-5.925 GHz Band
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August 12, 2022
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In this Public Notice, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (Bureau) seeks comment on the filings from the respective Departments of Transportation of the State of Florida and State of Georgia, and State of Maryland State Highway Administration, each requesting a waiver of the Commission's rules to operate roadside units (RSUs) with cellular vehicle to everything (C-V2X)-based technology in the upper 30 megahertz (5.895-5.925 GHz) portion of the 5.850-5.925 GHz (5.9 GHz) band under its Part 90 intelligent transportation system (ITS) license.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 155 (Friday, August 12, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49833-49835]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-17378]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
[ET Docket 19-138, DA 22-617; FR ID 92522]
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Seeks Comment on
Waiver Requests From Intelligent Transportation System Licensee to Use
C-V2X Technology in the 5.895-5.925 GHz Band
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In this Public Notice, the Public Safety and Homeland Security
Bureau (Bureau) seeks comment on the filings from the respective
Departments of Transportation of the State of Florida and State of
Georgia, and State of Maryland State Highway Administration, each
requesting a waiver of the Commission's rules to operate roadside units
(RSUs) with cellular vehicle to everything (C-V2X)-based technology in
the upper 30 megahertz (5.895-5.925 GHz) portion of the 5.850-5.925 GHz
(5.9 GHz) band under its Part 90 intelligent transportation system
(ITS) license.
ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE,
Washington, DC 20554.
DATES: Comments are due on or before September 12, 2022 and reply
comments are due on or before October 11, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roberto Mussenden, Senior Attorney,
Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security
Bureau, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#80d2efe2e5f2f4efaecdf5f3f3e5eee4e5eec0e6e3e3aee7eff6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e0b28f828592948fcead959393858e84858ea0868383ce878f96">[email protected]</span></a> or (202)-418-1428.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's Public
Notice, DA 22-617, released on June 7, 2022. The complete text of this
document is available for inspection and copying during normal business
hours in the FCC Reference Information Center, 45 L Street NE,
Washington, DC 20554. To request materials in accessible formats for
people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio
format), send an email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0c4a4f4f393c384c6a6f6f226b637a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a6e0e5e5939692e6c0c5c588c1c9d0">[email protected]</span></a> or call the Consumer &
Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432
(TTY). Effective March 19, 2020, and until further notice, the
Commission no longer accepts any hand or messenger delivered filings.
This is a temporary measure taken to help protect the health and safety
of individuals, and to mitigate the transmission of COVID-19. See FCC
Announces Closure of FCC Headquarters Open Window and Change in Hand-
Delivery Policy, Public Notice, DA 20-304 (March 19, 2020) <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-closes-headquarters-open-window-and-changes-hand-delivery-policy">https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-closes-headquarters-open-window-and-changes-hand-delivery-policy</a>. During the time the Commission's building is
closed to the general public and until further notice.
Synopsis. By this Public Notice (PN), the Public Safety and
Homeland Security Bureau (Bureau) seeks comment on the filings from the
respective Departments of
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Transportation of the State of Florida and State of Georgia, and State
of Maryland State Highway Administration, each requesting a waiver of
the Commission's rules to operate roadside units (RSUs) with cellular
vehicle to everything (C-V2X)-based technology in the upper 30
megahertz (5.895-5.925 GHz) portion of the 5.850-5.925 GHz (5.9 GHz)
band under its Part 90 intelligent transportation system (ITS) license.
These waiver requests seek operating authority for C-V2X through the
streamlined waiver process described by the Commission in its November
20, 2020 5.9 GHz First Report and Order and the guidance that the
Bureau, in conjunction with the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (the
Bureaus), provided in a subsequent Public Notice, as directed by the
Commission.
Guidance PN. Based on the decisions in the 5.9 GHz First Report and
Order, and until the Commission renders a decision on the rule changes
proposed in the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission
stated that it will permit any existing or future part 90 intelligent
transportation system (ITS) licensee to operate C-V2X-based roadside
units in the 5.895-5.925 GHz band within their geographic licensing
areas by requesting and obtaining a waiver of the Commission's rules,
subject to specific conditions. On August 6, 2021, the Bureaus jointly
issued the Guidance PN detailing the process for such waiver
applicants, and providing additional information regarding further
waivers that may be required for requesting early deployment of certain
other C-V2X operations, and the equipment certification process for C-
V2X equipment.
Streamlined Waiver Process for Part 90 Licensees. In the Guidance
PN, the Bureaus stated inter alia, that in order to receive streamlined
consideration of a waiver request, consistent with Section 1.925 of the
Commission's rules, applicants would need to provide the following
certifications:
(1) a certification that there are no existing ITS licensees
authorized to operate within the same geographic area in which the
waiver applicant seeks to operate, OR certification that the waiver
applicant has coordinated with every existing ITS licensee licensed (in
whole or part) within that same geographic area to ensure that the
waiver applicant's C-V2X-based roadside unit operations will not
interfere with any Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC)-based
roadside units operating in the 5.895-5.925 GHz band;
(2) a certification that the waiver applicant's C-V2X operations
will comply with the existing technical rules (e.g., including, but not
limited to, power and out-of-band emission limits) for DSRC-based
technologies other than the portion of the current rules requiring use
of DSRC-based technologies;
(3) a certification that the applicant's operations will be revised
to the extent necessary to comply with any final rules that the
Commission adopts for C-V2X operations; and
(4) a certification that the applicant's C-V2X operations will be
limited to transportation and vehicle safety-related communications.
General Waiver Process for Part 90 Licensees. Regarding licensees
unable to satisfy the streamlined waiver process, in the Guidance PN,
the Bureaus stated that:
``If an ITS waiver applicant that seeks authority to operate C-V2X-
based roadside units or on-board units in the 5.895-5.925 GHz band is
unable to comply with the existing ITS technical rules found in 47 CFR
90.371-90.383 or 47 CFR 95.3167-95.3189, respectively, they should
include in their general waiver request the certifications from the
streamlined waiver process outlined in this PN that they are unable to
meet, the specific existing rules that they are unable to comply with,
along with a specific proposal of the technical specifications they
seek to use instead, and an explanation of why a waiver is warranted
under Section 1.925. To facilitate granting of qualifying waiver
requests, and in light of the alternate technical specifications
proposed in their waiver, we would generally expect the ITS waiver
applicant to include a demonstration showing that their requested
waiver would not cause a greater potential for interference to other
users operating in the 5.895-5.925 GHz band than DSRC-based operations
in this band, and otherwise to address how the public interest would be
served by such a waiver under Section 1.925. Based on the proposed
change in technical parameters, the waiver request should also address
any conditions (e.g., coordination zone radius, per 47 CFR 90.371(b))
necessary to protect Federal Government Relocation Services.''
Equipment Certification Guidance. The Bureaus' Guidance PN
discussed the need for additional waivers of the FCC's equipment
authorization rules to allow for C-V2X on-board units. As noted in the
Guidance PN, the applicant for equipment certification should identify
the specific technical requirements that the C-V2X equipment would
meet. In the Guidance PN, the Bureaus said:
``The applicant for equipment certification should identify the
specific technical requirements that the C-V2X equipment would meet,
and explain how those specific technical requirements would be
consistent with the associated waiver(s) granted for operation of C-V2X
systems in the 5.895-5.925 GHz band. To the extent that the request for
waiver of equipment authorization rules to authorize C-V2X-based
roadside units or on-board units differs in any respect from the
technical rules specified in the Part 90 or Part 95 waiver(s), the
application for waiver may require more extensive review, consistent
with current practice relating to waiver of equipment authorization
rules.''
The Waiver Requests and Supplemental Information. As noted above,
the respective state entities each filed an initial request for waiver,
and each has subsequently supplemented its request with additional
information in support of their requests. Commenters should review each
of these requests and supplemental materials for purposes of
commenting. Among other things, each state has provided particular
technical information on its proposed C-V2X operations. We provide a
high-level summary of that information below.
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Proposed Technical Specifications in 5.9 GHz Band C-V2X Waiver Requests
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GA DOT waiver
Current 5.9 GHz FL DOT waiver request to deploy MDOT SHA waiver
ITS requirements request to deploy LTE C-V2X (3GPP request to deploy
(Part 90 Subpart 4G-LTE C-V2X (call Rel. 14) (call 4G-LTE C-V2X
M) sign WQBS407) sign WRAT914) (call sign
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Maximum Roadside Unit (RSU) RSU Classes C/D: Ch. 180: 17; Ch. Ch. 180: 22; Ch. Ch. 180: 23; Ch.
Transmitter Output Power (dBm). 20/28.8. 181: 17; Ch. 182: 181: 22; Ch. 182: 181: 23; Ch. 182:
17; Ch. 184: 28.8. 22; Ch. 184: 22; 23.
5905-5925 MHz: Not 5905-5925 MHz: Not
given. given.
Maximum RSU EIRP* (dBm)......... Ch. 180: 23; Ch. Ch. 180: 23; Ch. Ch. 180: 23/22.8; Ch. 180: 22.6; Ch.
181: 23; Ch. 182: 181: 23; Ch. 182: Ch. 181: 23/22.8; 181: 22.6; Ch.
23; Ch. 184: 33/ 23; Ch. 184: 34.8. Ch. 182: 23/22.8; 182: 22.6.
40. Ch. 184: 23/22.8; 5905-5925 MHz: 33.
5905-5925 MHz: 23/
22.8.
Transmit Spectrum Mask (Out-of- See Table I.8 of Stated will comply Stated will comply Stated will comply
Band Emissions (OOBE)). IEEE 802.11p-2010. with existing with existing with existing
rules. rules. rules. See table
below for 5905-
5925 MHz.
RSU Antenna Center Line Height 8 meters or less, 7.9 meters above Less than 8 meters 8 meters AGL (One
Above Roadway Surface. with EIRP reduced ground level AGL at 114 location
by a factor of 20 (AGL) at all locations; 8.2 specified in ULS
x log(height/8) locations. meters AGL at one waiver
if antenna center location with application).
line height is 15 reduced EIRP per
meters or less 47 CFR Sec.
(but greater than 90.377(b) n.1 to
8 meters). Table.
Maximum Onboard Unit (OBU) Portable: 0/6..... Not given......... Waiver request 20/33.
Transmitter Output Power/EIRP Non-portable: 28.8/ does not include
(dBm). 33 for non-gov., any OBU
44.8 for gov. deployments.
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* EIRP (equivalent isotropically radiated power); ** PSD (power spectral density).
MDOT SHA Waiver Request To Deploy 4G-LTE C-V2X Transmit Spectrum Mask
(Out-of-Band Emissions (OOBE)) at 5905-5925 MHz
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OOBE PSD
offset OOBE PSD for
relative C-V2X
Frequency offset from channel edge (MHz) to 33 dBm/ transmissions
20 MHz (or (dBm/100
10 dBm/100 kHz)
MHz)
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0.0......................................... -26 -16
1.0......................................... -32 -22
10.0........................................ -40 -30
20.0........................................ -50 -40
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Public Comment on Waivers. Prior to evaluating the merits of the
instant requests for waivers, and in order to assist in assessing the
requests, the Bureau seeks comment on whether the certifications, as
supplemented, in the Waivers are sufficient to allow the Bureau to make
a rigorous evaluation of the requests under the streamlined review
process. Under the general waiver process, we seek comment on whether
the waiver requests as supplemented contain sufficient information to
satisfy the additional requirements set forth in the Guidance PN at
footnote 10, referenced above, including whether the proposed C-V2X
operations would protect others from interference. In addition, we seek
comment from manufacturers on equipment authorizations to support the
proposed operations in the instant waiver requests.
Procedural Matters. To develop a complete record on the issues
presented by this request, the proceeding will be treated, for ex parte
purposes, as a ``permit-but-disclose'' proceeding in accordance with
Section 1.1200(a) of the Commission's rules, subject to the
requirements under Section 1.1206(b). Parties should file all comments
and reply comments in ET Docket No. 19-138 and clearly indicate to
which of the three waivers identified in this Public Notice the
comments apply (i.e., Florida Department of Transportation, Georgia
Department of Transportation, or Maryland State Highway
Administration).
Filing Requirements. Parties may file comments, identified by ET
Docket No. 19-138, by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically
using the internet by accessing the ECFS: <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/">https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/</a>.
<bullet> Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must
file an original and one copy of each filing.
Filings can be sent by commercial courier or by the U.S. Postal
Service. All filings must be addressed to the Commission's Secretary,
Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission.
<bullet> Commercial deliveries (other than U.S. Postal Service
Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9050 Junction Drive,
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701.
<bullet> U.S. Postal Service First-Class, Express, and Priority
mail must be addressed to 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554.
<bullet> Effective March 19, 2020, and until further notice, the
Commission no longer accepts any hand or messenger delivered filings.
This is a temporary measure taken to help protect the health and safety
of individuals, and to mitigate the transmission of COVID-19. See FCC
Announces Closure of FCC Headquarters Open Window and Change in Hand-
Delivery Policy, Public Notice, DA 20-304 (March 19, 2020).
<bullet> During the time the Commission's building is closed to the
general public and until further notice, if more than one docket or
rulemaking number appears in the caption of a proceeding, paper filers
need not submit two additional copies for each additional docket or
rulemaking number; an original and one copy are sufficient.
People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible
formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic
files, audio format), send an email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection" class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e0868383d5d0d4a0868383ce878f96">[email protected]</a> or call the
Consumer & Government Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-
0432 (tty).
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-17378 Filed 8-11-22; 8:45 am]
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