# Radio Experimentation and Market Trials-Streamlining Rules
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2016-07-25 · Effective 2016-08-24 · 81 FR 48362
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-17319
- **Category:** spectrum-allocation
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 48362
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 5
- **Publication date:** 2016-07-25
- **Effective date:** 2016-08-24
- **FCC docket:** ET Docket Nos. 10-236 and 06-155
## Abstract

In this document, the Commission modifies its rules to permit program experimental radio licensees (program licensees) to experiment with radio frequency (RF)-based medical devices on certain restricted frequencies, if the medical device being tested is designed to comply with applicable Commission service rules. Adoption of this proposal facilitates access to spectrum that can be used under an experimental program license to improve the utility of this type of licensing scheme for those entities experimenting with RF-based medical devices, and thereby help to advance innovation in this area. This action will result in no harm to any qualified license applicant or licensee.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/07/25/2016-17319/radio-experimentation-and-market-trials-streamlining-rules)
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