Reconsideration of the Rules and Policies for the 220-222 MHz Radio Service

The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a Memorandum Opinion and Order on Reconsideration (MO&O) concerning rules and policies for the 220-222 MHz radio service (220 service). The MO&O responds to petitions for reconsideration or clarification of the 220 MHz Second Report and Order (Second R&O) and the 220 MHz Third Report and Order (Third R&O) in this proceeding. This MO&O reaffirms the decision in the Second R&O with one clarification. The MO&O also generally reaffirms the rules adopted in the Third R&O, but adopts some changes and clarifications. The intended effect of this action is to clarify and resolve issues pertaining to the 220 service prior to the Commission's auction of remaining spectrum within that service.