2016 US Code
Title 47 - Telecommunications
Chapter 13 - Public Safety Communications and Electromagnetic Spectrum Auctions
Subchapter IV - Spectrum Auction Authority
Sec. 1454 - Guard bands and unlicensed use

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Citation 47 U.S.C. § 1454 (2016)
Section Name §1454. Guard bands and unlicensed use
Section Text (a) In general

Nothing in subparagraph (G) of section 309(j)(8) of this title or in section 1452 of this title shall be construed to prevent the Commission from using relinquished or other spectrum to implement band plans with guard bands.

(b) Size of guard bands

Such guard bands shall be no larger than is technically reasonable to prevent harmful interference between licensed services outside the guard bands.

(c) Unlicensed use in guard bands

The Commission may permit the use of such guard bands for unlicensed use.

(d) Database

Unlicensed use shall rely on a database or subsequent methodology as determined by the Commission.

(e) Protections against harmful interference

The Commission may not permit any use of a guard band that the Commission determines would cause harmful interference to licensed services.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 112–96, title VI, §6407, Feb. 22, 2012, 126 Stat. 231.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 47 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 47 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS
CHAPTER 13 - PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM AUCTIONS
SUBCHAPTER IV - SPECTRUM AUCTION AUTHORITY
Sec. 1454 - Guard bands and unlicensed use
Contains section 1454
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large Reference 126 Stat. 231
Public Law References Public Law 112-96
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