# Procedures To Govern the Use of Satellite Earth Stations on Board Vessels in the 5925-6425 MHz/3700-4200 MHz Bands and 14.0-14.5 GHz/11.7-12.2 GHz Bands
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2012-08-20 · Effective 2012-09-19 · 77 FR 50049
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-20202
- **Category:** spectrum-allocation
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 50049
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 25
- **Publication date:** 2012-08-20
- **Effective date:** 2012-09-19
- **FCC docket:** IB Docket No. 02-10
## Abstract

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) modifies its C-band and Ku-band licensing and service rules for Earth Stations on Board Vessels (ESVs) in order to promote greater ESV operational flexibility without causing harmful interference to the Fixed-Satellite Service (FSS) operators.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/08/20/2012-20202/procedures-to-govern-the-use-of-satellite-earth-stations-on-board-vessels-in-the-5925-6425)
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