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If you need the complete document, download the WordPerfect version or Adobe Acrobat version, if available. ***************************************************************** DA 00- 2013 Released: September 28, 2000 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Opens Filing Window For Requests To Be a Frequency Coordinator In The Wireless Medical Telemetry Service On June 8, 2000, the Commission adopted a Report and Order (R&O) establishing a new Wireless Medical Telemetry Service (WMTS) under Part 95 of the Commission's Rules (47 C.F.R. Part 95). The WMTS is intended to enhance the ability of health care providers to offer high quality and cost-effective care to patients with acute and chronic health care needs. While WMTS equipment will be licensed by rule, the Commission concluded that it was necessary to designate a frequency coordinator(s) to maintain a database of all WMTS equipment identified by location, operating frequency, emission type and output power. The Commission believed that the database will provide a record of the frequencies used by each facility or device to assist parties in selecting frequencies to avoid interference. The Commission envisioned that the database would be used by users eligible for the WMTS and manufacturers to plan for specific frequency use within a geographic area. In this regard, the Commission noted that the frequency coordinator would not be a decision maker as to which frequency should be used, but responsible for notifying users of potential frequency conflicts. The Commission stated that the ultimate decision of the number of coordinators for the WMTS and the selection of such coordinator(s) would be made by the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB). It noted that WTB would announce its coordination selection procedures in a future Public Notice. The purpose of this Public Notice is to announce a filing window for requests to be designated as a frequency coordinator in the WMTS. WTB will accept requests for certification beginning September 29, 2000, and ending October 10, 2000. Requests received before or after these dates will not be considered. Entities interested in serving as a WMTS frequency coordinator should familiarize themselves with the Commission's Rules pertaining to the WMTS. For background information, a copy of the R&O in ET Docket No. 99-255 can be found on the Commission's web page at http://www.fcc.gov/oet/dockets or may be purchased from the Commission's copy contractor, International Transcription Service, Inc. (ITS), 1231 20th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036, (202) 857-3800. WMTS Frequency Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities. The designated WMTS frequency coordinator(s) must be familiar with the medical telemetry user community, and must make its services available to all parties on a first-come, first-served and non-discriminatory basis. The WMTS frequency coordinator(s) must be willing to serve a five-year term, which could be renewed by the Commission. The WMTS frequency coordinator(s) will be permitted to set the fee structure associated with such frequency coordination as necessary to recoup costs. Pursuant to Section 95.1113 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R.  95.1113, a WMTS frequency coordinator will be required to: (1) review and process coordination requests submitted by authorized health care providers as required in 47 C.F.R.  95.1111; (2) maintain a database of WMTS use; (3) notify users of potential conflicts; and (4) coordinate WMTS operation with radio astronomy observatories and Federal Government radar systems as specified in 47 C.F.R.  95.1119 and 95.1121. Each request for designation as a WMTS frequency coordinator must be signed and indicate the name and telephone number of a contact person familiar with the request. Each request must include: (1) a description of the entity requesting to be a WMTS frequency coordinator and its qualifications; (2) how it will prevent any conflicts of interest; (3) its proposed fee structure; (4) length of time before applicant will be able to begin its duties as a WMTS frequency coordinator; (5) a statement that the applicant will be able and willing to work with other WMTS frequency coordinators should WTB decide to designate more than one frequency coordinator, and (6) the geographic area(s) for which the applicant is willing to coordinate. WTB will base its decision on the information provided. NOTE: Preference will be given to applicants who can provide nationwide coordination. Once a decision has been made, the name(s) and address(es) of the designated WMTS coordinator(s) will be announced by Public Notice. Requests for designation as a WMTS frequency coordinator must reference this Public Notice, including the DA number, and be filed with the Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, S.W., TW-A325, Washington D.C. 20554. A copy of each filing should be sent to International Transcription Service, Inc. at 1231 20th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 200036, and Jeffrey Tobias, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Policy and Rules Branch, 445 12th Street, S.W., 2-C828, Washington, D.C. 20554. The full text of requests filed will be available for inspection and duplication during regular business hours in the Reference Information Center (RIC) of the Consumer Information Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, S.W., CY-A257, Washington, D.C. 200554. For further information regarding the public reference file on this matter, contact Maria Ringold, Chief, Wireless Branch, RIC, (202) 418-1350. Questions regarding this Public Notice may be directed to Jeffrey Tobias, Policy and Rules Branch, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (202) 418-0680, TTY (202) 418-7233. By the Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. -FCC-