[Fists] FISTS petition filed with the FCC

Sat, 30 Aug 2003 18:53:27 -0400

FISTS:

We have added a HTTP source for this petition - because some had problems
working with FTP.

If the first link doesn't work, try the second.  The file is small.

FISTS files FCC petition:

ftp://ftp.qsl.net/pub/n1ea/FIST_FCC_Petition_8-30-303.pdf
http://www.qsl.net/n1ea/FIST_FCC_Petition_8-30-303.pdf

73/88/33

Cheryl and David Ring
KB0RQN and N1EA

----- Original Message -----
From: "Nancy WZ8C" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2003 6:17 PM
Subject: [Fists] FISTS petition filed with the FCC

> Hi FISTS,
>
> On their web page, http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2003/08/29/2/?nc=1 the
> ARRL says "Let the games begin!" when refering to the no-code petitions
> filed with the FCC. Well, now the games can REALLY begin, because today I
> express-mailed a pro-code Petition for Rulemaking to the FCC on behalf of
> FISTS CW Club. They should receive it Tuesday morning, and will hopefully
> put it up for comments soon. You can view it now at the ftp site provided
by
> David Ring N1EA ftp://ftp.qsl.net/pub/n1ea/FIST_FCC_Petition_8-30-303.pdf.
> It will be up on the FISTS web site soon, as well in the next Keynote.
It's
> 14 pages long, so I didn't include it in the text here.
>
> It is important to note that the FCC has put the anti-code petitions up
FOR
> COMMENTS ONLY. They have not been assigned an NRPM number.  This is an
> edited cut and paste from the FCC web page explaining the process:
>
> *Petition for Rulemaking
> The Commission regularly issues a news release listing the Filings
accepted
> by the FCC. The public has 30 days to submit comments, or as directed in
the
> notice. This is an opportunity to state reasons why a Petition for
> Rulemaking should be granted or denied.
>
> *Notice of Inquiry or Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
> After reviewing the comments received in response to a Petition for
> Rulemaking, the FCC will typically issue either an Order disposing of the
> petition, a Notice of Inquiry (NOI), or a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
> (NPRM).
>
> *Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
> After reviewing the comments received in response to a Notice of Proposed
> Rulemaking, and in conjunction with or in lieu of a Report and Order
> explaining the FCC's actions on the proposed rule changes, the FCC may
issue
> a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding issues raised in
comments
> or to provide an opportunity for the public to comment further on a
related
> alternative proposal.
>
> *Report and Order
> After considering comments and reply comments, the FCC may issue a Report
> and Order amending the rules or make a decision not to do so. The FCC may
> issue additional Report and Orders in the Docket if there is an
outstanding
> issue to be resolved at a later date, or if there are additional
rulemaking
> proposals in the Docket.
>
> *Petition for Reconsideration
> After the FCC issues a Report and Order, interested parties generally have
> 30 days to file a Petition for Reconsideration to request that the FCC
> reconsider its decision.
>
> *Memorandum Opinion and Order
> A Memorandum Opinion and Order is issued by the Commission to deny a
> petition for rulemaking, modify a decision, grant or deny a petition for
> reconsideration, or grant or deny an application for review of a decision.
A
> second or third Memorandum Opinion and Order may be issued (2nd MO&O, 3rd
> MO&O).
> _______
> end cut and paste from the FCC web site
>
> So, you can see, we have a long road ahead of us!
>
> Here is a cut and paset from the FCC page about how to file a comment:
>
> *Docket or Rulemaking Number
> Whether you are filing your comment in paper or electronic format, it is
> critical to include the Docket Number or Rulemaking Number of the item at
> hand in your comments.This number is important because it ensures that
your
> comments will be associated with the correct FCC proceeding. (NANCY's
NOTE:
> The docket numbers for the anti-code petitions are RM-10781, RM-10782,
> RM-10783, RM-10784, RM-10785, RM-10786)
>
> *Content
> Your comments should state who you are and what your specific interest is.
> You do not need to represent yourself in an official capacity. You may,
for
> example, express your opinion as a concerned consumer, concerned parent,
> etc. and sign your name. State your position and the facts directly, as
> thoroughly but as briefly as possible. Explain your position as it relates
> to your experience and be explicit. Make clear if the details of a
proposed
> rule or only one of several provisions of the rule are objectionable. If
the
> rule would be acceptable with certain safeguards, explain them and why
they
> are necessary.
>
>  *Support
> Statements of agreement or dissent in comments should be supported to the
> best extent possible by factual (studies, statistics, etc.), logical,
and/or
> legal information. Support should illustrate why your position is in the
> public interest. The more support made, the more persuasive the comments
> will be.
>
> *Length
> Comments may be any length, although it is preferred that they be succinct
> and direct. If comments are longer than 10 pages, a summary sheet is
> required.
>
> *Filing
> You may submit comments to the FCC in paper or as an electronic file via
the
> Internet.
>
> Mail Your Comments The address to mail your comments to is:
> Ms. Marlene Dortch, Secretary
> Federal Communications Commission
> Office of the Secretary
> 445 12th Street, SW
> Room TW-B204
> Washington, DC 20554
>
> E-Mail Your Comments
> E-mail your comments by following the E-mailing Filing Procedures. For
> assistance in sending your comments by e-mail call (202) 418-0193, Monday
> through Friday, 8:30AM - 4: 30PM ET.
>
> Submit Your Comments via the Electronic Comment Filing System
> The Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) is designed to give the public
> access to FCC rulemakings and docketed proceedings by accepting comments
via
> the Internet. For assistance in using ECFS, please send an e-mail to
> [email protected] or call (202) 418-0193. The ECFS Help Line is available
> live, Monday through Friday, 8:30AM - 4:30PM ET
> _______________
> End cut and paste
>
> To read the no-code petitions, its easiest to go to the ARRL web page
> http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2003/08/29/2/?nc=1 and click on the links
> from that page.
>
> To E-file comments, go to the FCC page http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/ . On
the
> right side is a Main Menu for filing comments. Click on the 2nd one down,
> "SUBMIT A FILING" . Type in the RM- numbers where it says "PROCEEDING".
(The
> docket numbers for the
> anti-code petitions are RM-10781, RM-10782, RM-10783, RM-10784, RM-10785,
> RM-10786) Type in your name and contact info, then scroll down and make
your
> comments. And that's all there is to it!
>
> We are going to need EVERYONE's support to win this, so check it out,
> formulate your thoughts and then file your comments on the no-code
> petitions. You can see what others have written by clicking on the "SEARCH
> FOR FILED COMMENTS" (on the right side of the screen) on the main E-filing
> page http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/.
>
> I'm sorry this email is so lengthy, but I wanted to be as thorough as
> possible to eliminate confusion. I know dealing with all this red tape can
> be intimidating. Let me know if you have any questions, and I'll try to do
> what I can to help.  Please write to me at [email protected] -- DO NOT HIT
YOUR
> REPLY BUTTON AND REPLY TO THIS EMAIL. It is an automated address and I may
> not see it.
>
> I realize the Petition I filed won't please everyone, but I hope most of
you
> agree with most of it. It was written from the comments received on the
blue
> post cards. Many thanks to all who gave their input, suggestions and
> expertise.
>
> 73
> Nancy WZ8C
> ftp://ftp.qsl.net/pub/n1ea/FIST_FCC_Petition_8-30-303.pdf
>
>
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