FCC Comr. Adelstein urged industry-govt. cooperation in developing security standards for software defined radio (SDR) and cognitive radio (CR) without hampering the advancements of those nascent technologies. The FCC has largely left the implementation of appropriate SDR security measures to industry, which, Adelstein said, is “in a good position to determine what kinds of security measures are best.” Adelstein’s remarks came at the Global Regulatory Summit on SDR and Cognitive Radio (CR) sponsored by the SDR Forum in Washington Mon.
Fla. Gov. Jeb Bush R) signed an omnibus E-911 system bill. Among other provisions, the new law (SB-620) gives municipal govt. limited authority to review land-use issues relative to placement, construction and modification of wireless facilities needed to implement wireless E-911. The measure also bars use of E-911 funds to support 311 service or any other dialing service for non-emergency public safety calls. It also requires localities to establish a separate account for E-911 funds, and lets the state Wireless E-911 Board apply a portion of E-911 surcharge revenues to wireless E-911 upgrades in rural and suburban counties through grants and low-interest loans. The legislation also provides for annual audits of the wireless E-911 fund through 2009.
The wireless industry welcomed a landmark E-911 bill enacted by the Fla. state legislature and signed June 10 by Gov. Jeb Bush (R). The new law, as of July 1, encourages collocation of antennas in Fla., by streamlining review with such changes as a 45-business-day limit on application review. The law also limits local jurisdiction review of applications to build wireless facilities to land development and zoning issues, barring material changes to the site or structure. PCIA Pres. Michael Fitch said he’s “encouraged” by Fla.’s adoption of “a very progressive law that makes wireless facilities siting less burdensome.” Fitch urged other states to “look at Florida’s new statute as a model.” Tenn. has adopted a bill that’s similar doesn’t seem as comprehensive as the Fla. legislation. If signed by the governor, the Tenn. bill would create a uniform statewide regulatory process for tower building and collocation. The industry, including PCIA, was actively involved in drafting both bills.
A test of “e-Passports” began Wed. at L.A. International Airport and Sydney (Australia) Airport and will last through Sept. 15, the Homeland Security Dept. (DHS) said Wed. The U.S., Australia and New Zealand govts. are participating. Air crews and officials from United Airlines, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airlines will present e-Passports with their regular passports and visas on arrival at each airport. The cards, also known as RFID-tagged passports, hold biographic information and a digital photograph in a “contactless chip.” The “live test” is part of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) effort to support development and implementation of e-Passports complying with ICAO standards in member countries. DHS has processed more than 28 million visitors through its entry procedures “without adversely affecting wait times” at 115 airports and 15 seaports, the agency said. Entry procedures will be used in the secondary inspection areas of all land ports of entry by year-end.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has posted to its Web site its Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) presentation from the May 2005 Annual American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) conference.
With a Supreme Court decision looming, MPAA Pres. Dan Glickman expressed optimism Tues. that the content industry will land on the winning side of the landmark MGM v. Grokster case. The justices, expected to rule this month, could reverse the 9th U.S. Appeals Court, San Francisco’s controversial decision, which said peer-to- peer networks aren’t liable for users’ copyright infringements. They could uphold the ruling -- a win for many in high tech -- or remand the case to the Cal. court for further consideration of the “active inducement” liability theory, which comes from the same statute the Supreme Court ruled on in the Sony Betamax case more than 2 decades ago.
With a Supreme Court decision looming, MPAA Pres. Dan Glickman expressed optimism Tues. that the content industry will land on the winning side of the landmark MGM v. Grokster case. The justices, expected to rule this month, could reverse the 9th U.S. Appeals Court, San Francisco’s controversial decision, which said peer-to- peer networks aren’t liable for users’ copyright infringements. They could uphold the ruling -- a win for many in high tech -- or remand the case to the Cal. court for further consideration of the “active inducement” liability theory, which comes from the same statute the Supreme Court ruled on in the Sony Betamax case more than 2 decades ago.
Sirius said its total network capacity will grow 25% via proprietary technology developed for the company’s existing digital transmission system and announced Mon. “Hierarchical modulation” technology will let Sirius offer more audio channels, plus advanced services like data and video, Sirius officials said. In a separate announcement, Sirius said Toyota will offer Sirius satellite radio as a post-production or dealer-installed option on the 2005 Lexus LS430 and Lexus ES330, and on the 2006 Lexus LX 470 and Land Cruiser vehicles. Sirius availability will widen to more Toyota and Lexus vehicles this summer.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has posted to its Web site a document entitled, Answers to Question Cards Submitted at CBP Trade Symposium 2004.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued an ABI administrative message regarding the election of Immediate Delivery (ID) for Pre-Arrival Processing System (PAPS) entries.