This was in response to a 2006 ARRL Petition regarding spread spectrum issues. However,
through an Order attached to the NPRM, the Commission also made "certain non-substantive revisions" to the Amateur Service rules. In the Order, the FCC made amendments "to correct the Amateur Service rules or conform them to prior Commission decisions." These revisions will take effect once they are published in the Federal Register.
Here is the Proposed Notice of Rule Making and Order:
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-10-38A1.pdfThe Order starts on Page 4.
