Attachment 20170519153349.pdf

20170519153349.pdf

DECISION submitted by IB-FCC

Grant

2017-05-19

This document pretains to SES-STA-20170512-00556 for Special Temporal Authority on a Satellite Earth Station filing.

IBFS_SESSTA2017051200556_1229026

                                          E030216     sEs—5TA—20170512—00556           12017001315
                                          Anadarko Petroleum Corporation



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                            APPLICATION FOR EARTH STATION SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY



APPLICANT INFORMATIONEnter a description ofthis application to identify it on the main menu:
Anadarko seeks a 60 day extension of its STA SES—STA—20170309—00245
 1. Applicant

           Name:        Anadarko Petroleum Corporation      Phone Number:                            202—434~4100
           DBA Name:                                        Fax Number:                              202—434—4646
           Street:      Suite 500 West                      E—Mail:                                  telecomlicensing@khlaw.com
                        1001 G Street, NW
           City:        Washington                          State:                                   DC
           Country:     USA                                 Zipcode:                                 20001       —
           Attention:


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Applicant: Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Call Sign: E030216
File No.: SES—STA—20170512—00556
Special Temporary Authority (STA)                   GRANTED
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Anadarko Petroleum Corporation is granted extension of special temporaryauthority, for 60
days, beginning May 18, 2017, to operate its fixed earthstation on the Marco Polo Oil Platform
in the Gulf of Mexico with currently authorized satellite points of communication using emission
designator IM38G7W in the 5425—6425 MHz (Earth—to—space) and 3700—4200 MHz (space—to—
Earth) frequency bands under the following conditions:



1. Operations in 5925—6425 MHz frequency band shall not exceed the EIRP density limits
specified in the current earth station authorization.

2. Operations, shall not cause harmful interference to, and shall not claim protection from,
interference caused to it by anyother lawfully operating station and it shall cease transmission(s)
immediately upon notice of such interference.
3. Grant of this STA is without prejudice to anydetermination that the Commission may make
regarding any Anadarko Petroleum Corporation‘s future applications.

4. Anyaction taken or expense incurred as a result of operations pursuant to this STA is solely at
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation‘s risk.

5. The licensee shall take all necessary measures to ensure that the antenna does not create
potential exposure of humansto radiofrequencyradiation in excess of the FCC exposure limits
defined in 47 CFR 1.1307(b) and 1.1310 wherever such exposures might occur. Measures must
be taken to ensure compliance with limits for both occupational/controlled exposure and for
general population/uncontrolled exposure, as defined in these rule sections. Compliance can be
accomplished in most cases by appropriate restrictions, such as fencing. Requirements for
restrictions can be determined by predictions based on calculations, modeling, or by field
measurements. The FCC‘s OET Bulletin 65 (available on—line at wwwfee.gov/oet/rfsafety)
provides information on predicting exposure levels and on methods for ensuring compliance,
including the use of warning and alerting signs and protective equipment for workers.

6. Operations during the period May 15, 2017 to the grant ofthis authorization were authorized
pursuant to Section 1.62 of the Commission‘s rules, 47 C.F.R. §1.62.



This action is issued pursuant to Section 0.261 ofthe Commission‘s rules on delegated authority,
47 C.F.R. §0.261, and is effective immediately.


                                                                Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
                                                            Fixed Satellite Service, Earth Stations


                  REQUEST FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

        Anadarko Petroleum Corporation ("Anadarko"), pursuant to Section 1.931 of the Rules
and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC" or "Commission"),
respectfully requests an extension ofits Special Temporary Authority ("STA") effective as soon
as possible for a period of 60 days, or until the Commission has granted Anadarko‘s regular
authority for modifications to its Earth Station licenses identified by Call Signs E140005 (Lucius
Spar), E030216 (Marco Polo), and E150008 (Heidelberg), (the "Earth Stations") as discussed
below.

                                           Background

       Anadarko is among the largest independent oil and natural gas exploration and
production companies in the world, with approximately 2.06 billion barrels of oil equivalent of
proved reserves at year—end 2015. Anadarko‘s operations are weighted towards resource plays in
Texas and the southern US, the Rocky Mountain region in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah, as
well as the Appalachian region and Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania and the Gulf of Mexico.
Anadarko‘s Earth Stations provide voice and data services to personnel on its Lucius Spar,
Marco Polo, Heidelberg, and Independence Hub oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.

       On March 16, 2017, the FCC granted Anadarko STA for a period of 60 days to operate
its Earth Stations with the added Emission Designator IM38G7W.‘ Anadarko completed
frequency coordination for its regular authority modifications for the Earth Stations and
submitted regular authority modifications to the Commission. The regular authority
modification applications appeared on Public Notice on May 3 and May 10, 20172

                                     Special Temporary Authority

        The Commission may grant STA "in emergency situations," "to permit restoration or
relocation of existing facilities to continue communications service," and ‘"in other situations
involving cirecumstances which are of such extraordinary nature that delay in the institution of
temporary operation would seriously prejudice the public interest."" Anadarko‘s C—band Earth
Stations provide critical broadband connectivity for voice and data transmissions to and from its
oil platforms. The bandwidth currently authorized under its Earth Station licenses is not
sufficient to support Anadarko‘s communications requirements.

       seeks an extension of its STA‘s to permit continued operation of its Earth Stations with
the added Emission Designator IM38G7ZW. Micronet Communications, Inc. has completed
frequency coordination and has certified that all sites pass with the requested bandwidth and
Micronet has certified that the Maximum EIRP Density will not increase beyond what is
currently authorized under the existing licenses. Moreover, Anadarko submitted regularl

‘ FCC File Numbers SES—STA—20170309—00253, SES—STA—20170309—00248, SES—STA—20170309—00245.
2 ECC File Numbers SES—MOD—20170427—00476, SES—MOO—20170427—00477, SES—MOD—20170427—00481.
3 47 C.F.R. § 1.931(b)(2)(ii),(v).


                                                                 Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
                                                             Fixed Satellite Service, Earth Stations


authority modification applications to add the new Emission Designator and make other
technical changes which are now pending with the FCC.

       Without increased bandwidth, Anadarko‘s satellite communications capabilities will be
limited during the pendency of its modification applications, which will limit critical
communications supporting Anadarko‘s oil production in the Gulf of Mexico. Reliable
broadband connectivity is critical to operational integrity and the safety of personnel and the
environment. Anadarko‘s C—Band transmissions are the most important component of its
communications for its production platforms.


       In light of the foregoing, Anadarko submits that grant of the requested STA extensions
will serve the public interest, convenience, and necessity and favorable Commission action is
warranted.




        Should the Commission require additional information, it is asked to contact Wes Wright
or Tim Doughty of Keller and Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001;
(202)434—4296; e—mail: wright@khlaw.com: (202)434—4271; e—mail: doughty@khlaw.com.


2. Contact


             Name:         Anadarko Petroleum Corporation       Phone Number:                         202—434—4100
             Company:                                           Fax Number:                           202—434—4646
             Street:       Suite 500 West                       E—Mail:                               telecomilicensing@khlaw.com
                            1001 G Street, NW

             City:         Washington                           State:                                 DC
             Country:      USA                                  Zipcode:                              20001       —
             Attention:                                         Relationship:


(If your application is related to an application filed with the Commission, enter cither the file number or the IB Submission ID of the related
application. Please enter only one.)
3. Reference File Number SESSTA2017030900245 or Submission ID

   4a. Is a fee submitted with this application?
fod If Yes, complete and attach FCC Form 159.       If No, indicate reason for fee exemption (see 47 C.F.R.Section 1.1114).
0O Governmental Entity       O Noncommercial educational licensee
(4 Other(please explain):

4b. Fee Classification    CGX — Fixed Satellite Transmit/Receive Earth Station

5. Type Request


©@© Use Prior to Grant                             O Change Station Location                          G Other



6. Requested Use Prior Date
      05/14/2017
7. CityGulf of Mexico                                                      8. Latitude
                                                                           (dd mm ss.s h)   27   21    43.3   N


9. State                                                                   10. Longitude
                                                                           (dd mm ss.s h)    90    10    53.0   W

11. Please supply any need attachments.
Attachment 1: STA Extension                       Attachment 2:                                      Attachment 3:


12. Description.   (If the complete description does not appear in this box, please go to the end of the form to view it in its entirety.)
    Anadarko seeks a 60 day extension of its STA SES—STA—20170309—00245




13. By checking Yes, the undersigned certifics that neither applicant nor any other party to the application is               Yes        C No
subject to a denial of Federal benefits that includes FCC benefits pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti—Drug Act
of 1988, 21 U.S.C. Section 862, because of a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance.
See 47 CFR 1.2002(b) for the meaning of "party to the application" for these purposes.


14. Name of Person Signing                                                 15. Title of Person Signing
  Peter DeHart                                                                Staff ITS Administrator

           WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND / OR IMPRISONMENT
                  (U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION
                   (U.S. Code, Title 47, Section 312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, Section 503).


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