BEagle,
I'm not sure why you selectively highlighted only the along with using auctions bit. If you read the whole phrase you will see that it says along with using auctions to allocate released spectrum.
The aeronautical and maritime allocations are NOT released spectrum, they have been allocated on an international basis for many years and they cannot be changed without international agreement.
AIP and auctions are two alternative methods of pricing and the consultation makes it clear that AIP is being suggested, not auction.
But yes, the more responses the better.