1. IEEE 802.11 Regulatory SC Waikoloa DRAFT Meeting Plan and Agenda
April 2009
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May 2013
IEEE Regulatory SC Waikoloa DRAFT Meeting Plan and Agenda
Date:
Authors:
Rich Kennedy, BlackBerry
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

2. April 2009
doc.: IEEE /xxxxr0
May 2013
Abstract
This presentation is the plan for the IEEE Regulatory Standing Committee meeting at the Waikoloa IEEE 802 Wireless Interim the week of May 13, 2013.
Rich Kennedy, BlackBerry
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

3. Agenda [MPM3, TPM2 + PM3 WPM2]
May 2013
Agenda [MPM3, TPM2 + PM3 WPM2]
Assign a recording secretary
Administrative items
Required notices
Introduction
Approve meeting and teleconference minutes
The regulatory summaries
Action items and issues
The NPRM FCC response
Coexistence with ITS / DSRC
Response to Ofcom consultation “Licence Exempt spectrum use in the 2400 MHz band”
Adjourn
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4. Administrative Items Required notices Chair and Secretary
May 2013
Administrative Items
Required notices
Affiliation FAQ -
Anti-Trust FAQ -
Ethics -
IEEE Working Group Policies and Procedures -
Chair and Secretary
Chair is Rich Kennedy (BlackBerry)
xxx. will act as Recording Secretary
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5. SC Operating Rules Anybody can vote, present, and make motions
May 2012
doc.: IEEE /0675r0
May 2013
SC Operating Rules
Anybody can vote, present, and make motions
Participation in SC during WG Plenary or Interim counts towards voting rights
All motions must pass by a 75% majority
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Clint Chaplin, Chair (Samsung)

6. Other Guidelines for IEEE WG Meetings
May 2013
Other Guidelines for IEEE WG Meetings
All IEEE-SA standards meetings shall be conducted in compliance with all applicable laws, including antitrust and competition laws.
Don’t discuss the interpretation, validity, or essentiality of patents/patent claims.
Don’t discuss specific license rates, terms, or conditions.
Relative costs, including licensing costs of essential patent claims, of different technical approaches may be discussed in standards development meetings.
Technical considerations remain primary focus
Don’t discuss or engage in the fixing of product prices, allocation of customers, or division of sales markets.
Don’t discuss the status or substance of ongoing or threatened litigation.
Don’t be silent if inappropriate topics are discussed … do formally object.
See IEEE-SA Standards Board Operations Manual, clause and “Promoting Competition and Innovation: What You Need to Know about the IEEE Standards Association's Antitrust and Competition Policy” for more details.
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7. Introduction Outputs from this group must go through 802.18 Purpose
May 2013
Introduction
Purpose
Improve the working relationship between the technical experts and the regulatory specialists, especially when it comes to critical technical issues
Scope
The group will review new regulatory changes or impending changes affecting standards
Each meeting will focus on the most critical issue at the time
Critical Issue Focus
Direct impact on IEEE current and future standards
Response/Input deadlines
Coordination with IEEE (RR-TAG)
Coordination with the Wi-Fi Alliance
Outputs from this group must go through
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8. Meeting and Teleconference Minutes
May 2013
Meeting and Teleconference Minutes
Posted Minutes
Orlando Plenary: (posted 21-Mar :27:42)
April 11th Teleconference: (posted 01-May :49:40)
April 18th Teleconference: (posted 03-May :40:53)
April 25th Teleconference: (posted 10-May :37:39)
May 2nd Teleconference: (posted 03-May :41:33)
May 9th Teleconference: (posted 10-May :55:25)
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9. Motion #1 Motion: Moved by: Seconded by: Discussion on the motion?
May 2013
Motion #1
Motion:
To approve the Regulatory SC minutes from the March Plenary in Orlando, and April 11th, 18th and 25th, and May 2nd and 9th teleconferences in documents 11-13/377r0, 11-13/459r1, 11-13/460r1, 11-13/461r1, 11-13/463r0 and 11-13/465r0 respectively.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Discussion on the motion?
Vote: Y N A
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10. Regulatory Summary – North America
May 2013
Regulatory Summary – North America US
Canada
Mexico
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11. Progress on Unlicensed Spectrum Changes
May 2013
Progress on Unlicensed Spectrum Changes
NPRM FCC (205 pages)
Comment period closed January 25th (Monday)
Reply comment period closed March 12th
NPRM FCC (65 pages)
Comment period closed February 20th
Reply comment period closed April 4th
NPRM FCC (59 pages)
Opening 5350 to 5470 MHz and 5850 to 5925 MHz and resolving the TDWR interference mitigation issue
Comment period closes May 28th
Reply Comment period closes June 27th
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12. Regulatory Summary – European Union
May 2013
Regulatory Summary – European Union
European Commission
RSPG consultation on Draft RSPG Opinion on Strategic Challenges facing Europe in addressing the Growing Spectrum Demand for Wireless Broadband
Includes 5 GHz bands
Closed May 3rd
ETSI
BRAN EN Operation in the TV Bands White Spaces
Now at v0.0.19
Ofcom
Consultation on the TVWS closed January 10th
Three month review by EC member nations in progress
Consultation: “Licence Exempt spectrum use in the 2400 MHz band”
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13. Regulatory Summary - Asia
May 2013
Regulatory Summary - Asia
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14. NPRM FCC 13-22 (Proceeding FCC 13-49)
May 2013
NPRM FCC (Proceeding FCC 13-49)
Comment period closes May 28th
NPRM in (key phrases highlighted)
Comments outline in
Draft comments in
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15. FCC 13-22 Discussion Complete the work on the FCC 13-49 Comments
May 2013
FCC Discussion
Complete the work on the FCC Comments
Vote to approve
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16. May 2013
Motion #2
Motion: To approve document 11-13/0444r2, “FCC Comment” as the IEEE input to with the intention of approval by the RR-Tag and ExCom and submittal to the FCC on or before May 28, 2013.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Discussion?
Results: Y N A
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17. Coexistence with ITS / DSRC
May 2013
Coexistence with ITS / DSRC
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18. Response to Ofcom Consultation
May 2013
Response to Ofcom Consultation
Licence Exempt spectrum use in the 2400 MHz band
Consultation closes June 19th
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19. Teleconferences Weekly on Thursdays, 12:30 to 14:00 ET May 2013
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20. References May 2013 NPRM FCC 12-118 NPRM FCC 12-148 NPRM FCC 13-22
FCC request for comment on WRC-15
FCC authorization of TVWS databases nationwide
Technical feasibility of IMT in the bands above 6 GHz
RECOMMENDATION ITU-R F.1763
RECOMMENDATION ITU-R M.1651
WP5A liaison re M.1651
IEEE liaison to ITU-R WP5A on expansion of the 5 GHz band
Industry outline for NPRM FCC response
NPRM FCC Dissected
FCC Comment Framework
Transmit Beamforming Antenna Gain
Beamfoming Array Gain to Intended and Unintended Users
FCC Comments
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