{"description":"Documents matching 'consent revocation' and from Federal Communications Commission","count":136,"total_pages":7,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bagencies%5D%5B%5D=federal-communications-commission&conditions%5Bterm%5D=consent+revocation&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Sunshine Act; Open Commission Meeting Wednesday, September 30, 2026","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to overhaul the Commission's outdated National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules. These reforms will clarify the scope of Commission actions subject to environmental review and streamline and expedite the review process to ensure NEPA serves as a tool for informed decision- making rather than a barrier to investment, innovation, and connectivity. 2.................. Space................. Title: Satellite Spectrum Abundance (SB Docket No. 25-180); Spectrum Abundance for Weird Space Stuff (SB Docket No. 26- 54); Expanding Use of the 12.7-13.25 GHz Band for Mobile Broadband or Other Expanded Use (GN Docket No. 22-352); Shared Use of the 42-42.5 GHz Band (WT Docket No. 23-158); Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Services (GN Docket No. 14- 177). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Order of Proposed Modification and two Further Notices of Proposed Rulemaking that would increase the amount of spectrum available in order to support innovation in the American space economy. The Order would unlock more than 1,000 megahertz of spectrum in the 12.7 GHz and 42 GHz bands to provide greater capacity for satellite broadband to the home or for in-flight connectivity and the like. One FNPRM would seek comment on unlocking an additional 1,175 megahertz of spectrum in the Ku- and Ka-bands and 138.25 gigahertz in the D-band for more intensive use by satellite communications. The other FNPRM would seek comment on three new bands across thousands of megahertz that might be able to be used to control spacecraft or to provide data communications in support of emergent space activities, such as in- space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing. 3.................. Office of Engineering Title: Unleashing the Power and Technology. of Unlicensed UWB Devices (ET Docket No. 26-245). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would modernize the rules for unlicensed Ultra- Wideband (UWB) devices. UWB devices operate under part 15 of the Commission's rules and support a wide variety of applications, including automobile sensors, door locks, ground- and wall- penetrating radars, and location tracking for NFL players during games. The NPRM would modernize the UWB rules by updating definitions, measurement procedures, technical parameters, and outdated restrictions, while removing unnecessary coordination requirements. The NPRM would also create a new UWB device category for emerging applications like AI-enabled sensing and overall seek to future- proof UWB regulations for the next wave of innovation while maintaining protections for incumbent services. 4.................. Public Safety and Title: Modernizing the 911 Homeland Security. Framework (PS Docket No. 26-197). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Inquiry exploring modernization of the 911 framework to ensure the public can continue to effectively and reliably access emergency services in this era of rapid technological change. 5.................. Consumer and Title: Enhancing the Governmental Affairs. Ability of Consumers to Control Which Calls That They Wish to Receive (CG Docket No. 02-278). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking modernizing its Telephone Consumer Protection Act rules to ensure that consumers have easily accessible ways to opt-out of robocalls while streamlining callers' ability to process consent revocation requests. ------------------------------------------------------------------------","document_number":"2026-19920","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/29/2026-19920/sunshine-act-open-commission-meeting-wednesday-september-30-2026","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-29/pdf/2026-19920.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-19920.pdf?1790367309","publication_date":"2026-09-29","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"Commission will consider a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking modernizing its Telephone Consumer Protection Act rules to ensure that consumers have easily accessible ways to opt-out of robocalls while streamlining callers' ability to process <span class=\"match\">consent</span> <span class=\"match\">revocation</span> requests.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n The meeting will be webcast at: \n www.fcc.gov/live. \n Open captioning will be provided as well as a text only version on the FCC website. Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. In your request"},{"title":"Strengthening the Ability of Consumers To Stop Robocalls","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopts new rules and codifies previously adopted protections that make it simpler for consumers to revoke consent to unwanted robocalls and robotexts while requiring that callers and texters honor these requests in a timely manner. Specifically, the Commission adopts rules to make clear that revocation of consent can be made in any reasonable manner, require that callers honor do-not-call and consent revocation requests within a reasonable time not to exceed ten business days of receipt, and limit text senders to a one-time text message confirming a consumer's request that no further text messages be sent under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).","document_number":"2024-04587","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/03/05/2024-04587/strengthening-the-ability-of-consumers-to-stop-robocalls","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-03-05/pdf/2024-04587.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-04587.pdf?1709559926","publication_date":"2024-03-05","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"revoke <span class=\"match\">consent</span> to receive robocalls and robotexts. Specifically, we adopt rules to: (1) make clearer that <span class=\"match\">revocation</span> of <span class=\"match\">consent</span> can be made in any reasonable manner; (2) require that callers honor do-not-call and <span class=\"match\">consent</span> <span class=\"match\">revocation</span> requests within a reasonable time not to exceed 10 business days of receipt; (3) limit text senders to a one-time text message confirming a consumer's request that no further text messages be sent, as well as confirming that any <span class=\"match\">revocation</span> of <span class=\"match\">consent</span> applies only to those robocalls and robotexts for which <span class=\"match\">consent</span> is required"},{"title":"Advanced Methods To Target and Eliminate Robocalls","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes steps to improve the availability and accuracy of caller identification information transmitted to consumers to enable them to better understand who is calling and decide whether to answer calls. Specifically, the Commission proposes to enhance the effectiveness of STIR/SHAKEN by requiring terminating providers to transmit verified caller name or other caller identity information for presentation on a consumer's handset whenever they transmit an indication that a call has received an A-level attestation. It also seeks comment on requiring providers to use Rich Call Data (RCD) to transmit verified caller name on IP networks, whether to permit or require use of other solutions, and an alternative option to require that providers implement RCD in their IP networks for all calls. The Commission further proposes to require voice service providers to implement measures to ensure that consumers know which calls originate from outside of the United States and to prohibit spoofing of United States telephone numbers for calls that originate from outside of the United States. Finally, the Commission seeks comment on whether some of its calling-related rules can be simplified, streamlined, or eliminated, perhaps because they are outdated or have not been enforced for a substantial amount of time.","document_number":"2025-22063","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/05/2025-22063/advanced-methods-to-target-and-eliminate-robocalls","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-05/pdf/2025-22063.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-22063.pdf?1764855925","publication_date":"2025-12-05","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"all-or-nothing requirement less burdensome to implement? Would requiring consumers to revoke <span class=\"match\">consent</span> separately for each business unit, location, practitioner, or other sub-division of a caller create an undue burden under this rule modification? How can we modify the rule so that consumers continue to receive calls they want and in so doing ensure that callers honor <span class=\"match\">consent</span> <span class=\"match\">revocation</span> for those they do not, including empowering consumers to specify the scope of their <span class=\"match\">revocations</span>? \n 81. We also propose to amend § 64.1200(a)(10). For example, commenters in the"},{"title":"Prior Express Consent Under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes measures to clarify and strengthen consumers' ability to revoke consent to receive both robocalls and robotexts. The Commission proposes to codify past guidance on prior express consent to make these requirements more apparent to callers and consumers. In addition, the Commission proposes to amend its rules to strengthen the ability of consumers to decide which robocalls and robotexts they wish to receive by exercising their right to grant and revoke consent to individual callers. Specifically, the Commission proposes to: ensure that revocation of consent does not require the use of specific words or burdensome methods; require that callers honor do-not-call and consent revocation requests within a reasonable time, not to exceed 24 hours of receipt; codify the ruling that consumers only need to revoke consent once to stop getting all robocalls and robotexts from a specific entity; and allow wireless consumers the option to stop robocalls and robotexts from their own wireless service provider.","document_number":"2023-13821","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/06/29/2023-13821/prior-express-consent-under-the-telephone-consumer-protection-act-of-1991","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-06-29/pdf/2023-13821.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-13821.pdf?1687956325","publication_date":"2023-06-29","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"proceeding to clarify and strengthen consumers' rights under the TCPA to grant and revoke <span class=\"match\">consent</span> to receive robocalls and robotexts. Specifically, the Commission proposes to: (1) ensure that <span class=\"match\">revocation</span> of <span class=\"match\">consent</span> does not require the use of specific words or burdensome methods; (2) require that callers honor do-not-call and <span class=\"match\">consent</span> <span class=\"match\">revocation</span> requests within a reasonable time, not to exceed 24 hours of receipt; (3) codify the ruling that consumers only need to revoke <span class=\"match\">consent</span> once to stop getting all robocalls and robotexts from a specific entity; and (4)"},{"title":"Hearing Designation Order Issued to 97.5 Licensee TX, LLC","type":"Notice","abstract":"In this document the Media Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) commences a hearing in connection with an application filed by 97.5 Licensee TX, LLC, seeking Commission consent to the transfer of control of three broadcast radio stations in El Paso, Texas. By this document, the Commission has designated substantial and material questions of fact for hearing before an administrative law judge, namely: whether the current licensee maintained proper control of the stations; whether the licensee and proposed buyer, a non-U.S. citizen, engaged in an unauthorized transfer of control of the stations; whether the parties engaged in misrepresentation and/or lack of candor before the Commission; and whether the licensee and the proposed buyer have the necessary character qualifications to remain or become, respectively, a Commission licensee.","document_number":"2026-03588","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/24/2026-03588/hearing-designation-order-issued-to-975-licensee-tx-llc","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-24/pdf/2026-03588.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-03588.pdf?1771854307","publication_date":"2026-02-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"ACTION: \n Notice. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n In this document the Media Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) commences a hearing in connection with an application filed by 97.5 Licensee TX, LLC, seeking Commission <span class=\"match\">consent</span> to the transfer of control of three broadcast radio stations in El Paso, Texas. By this document, the Commission has designated substantial and material questions of fact for hearing before an administrative law judge, namely: whether the current licensee maintained proper control of the stations; whether"},{"title":"Strengthening the Ability of Consumers To Stop Robocalls","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) seeks comment on whether the Telephone Consumer Protection (TCPA) applies to robocalls and robotexts from wireless providers to their own subscribers and therefore whether such providers must have consent to make robocalls and send robotexts to their own subscribers. To the extent that wireless providers have consent to robocall or robotext their own subscribers, the Commission seeks comment on whether wireless subscribers can exercise their right to revoke such consent by communicating a revocation of consent request to their wireless provider and that such requests must be honored. In addition, the Commission seeks comment on a request to require automated opt-out mechanisms on every call that uses an artificial or prerecorded voice.","document_number":"2024-04586","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/03/05/2024-04586/strengthening-the-ability-of-consumers-to-stop-robocalls","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-03-05/pdf/2024-04586.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-04586.pdf?1709559926","publication_date":"2024-03-05","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"at any time. If adopted, this may require wireless providers to obtain <span class=\"match\">consent</span> from their own subscribers for robocalls and robotexts and may require such providers to maintain records on whether they have such <span class=\"match\">consent</span> and on any <span class=\"match\">revocation</span> of <span class=\"match\">consent</span> by their subscribers. Additionally, such <span class=\"match\">revocation</span> may be from all robocalls and robotexts, or from certain ones (such as marketing) and the wireless providers would be required to maintain such records on the specific <span class=\"match\">revocation</span> requests. The Commission also seeks comment on a request to require every"},{"title":"Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization; Bridging the Digital Divide for Low-Income Consumers; Telecommunications Carriers Eligible for Universal Service Support; Affordable Connectivity Program; Emergency Broadband Benefit Program","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) seeks to ensure that Lifeline services are used to benefit and support eligible low-income Americans, that the program's funding is protected from waste, fraud, and abuse, and that service providers are in compliance with Commission rules. The Commission also seeks to update and streamline Lifeline and related rules.","document_number":"2026-06531","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/03/2026-06531/lifeline-and-link-up-reform-and-modernization-bridging-the-digital-divide-for-low-income-consumers","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-03/pdf/2026-06531.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06531.pdf?1775133915","publication_date":"2026-04-03","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"consumer <span class=\"match\">consent</span> for enrollment and transfers to a different service provider and seeks comment on other ways to protect consumers and prevent fraud during the transfer process. \n \n <span class=\"match\">Consent</span> requirements. \n The Commission proposes to require secondary verification of a consumer's <span class=\"match\">consent</span> to enroll in the Lifeline program or transfer to a new service provider and seeks comment on other ways that the Commission can protect consumers in the enrollment and transfer processes, such as specifying the methods by which consumers can provide <span class=\"match\">consent</span>. In the"},{"title":"Improving the Effectiveness of the Robocall Mitigation Database; Call Authentication Trust Anchor; Advanced Methods To Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes steps to strengthen the reliability, integrity, and effectiveness of the Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD or Database) as a core component of its illegal-call prevention framework. The Commission proposed measures aim to ensure that RMD filings are accurate, complete, and current, and to safeguard the Database so that only legitimate, transparent, and accountable providers may enter or remain listed. Specifically, the Commission proposes and seeks comment on measures to clarify which entities are required to file in the RMD, enhance the accuracy and completeness of submitted information, and specify which portions of filings may be publicly disclosed. Additionally, the Commission proposes and seeks comment on new tools to prevent bad actors and noncompliant providers from accessing or remaining in the RMD, including strengthened screening procedures for new filers, improved mechanisms for identifying noncompliant providers, expedited removal processes, and safeguards to prevent unauthorized re- entry into the Database.","document_number":"2026-18366","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/09/2026-18366/improving-the-effectiveness-of-the-robocall-mitigation-database-call-authentication-trust-anchor","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-09/pdf/2026-18366.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-18366.pdf?1788871520","publication_date":"2026-09-09","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"removed providers are effectively prevented from transmitting voice calls on the U.S. voice network. A provider whose filing has been removed is not permitted to re-file in the Database unless and until both the Bureau and Enforcement Bureau <span class=\"match\">consent</span>. In certain limited circumstances, the Bureaus may <span class=\"match\">consent</span> to provisionally reinstate removed providers and require them to bring their filings into compliance or face removal again. Although the Commission's removal actions have been effective at removing bad actor and non-compliant providers' filings"},{"title":"Review of Submarine Cable Landing License Rules and Procedures To Assess Evolving National Security, Law Enforcement, Foreign Policy, and Trade Policy Risks","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopted a Report and Order that updates the Commission's submarine cable licensing process and adopts rule changes to protect critical U.S. communications infrastructure against foreign adversary threats, specifically those posed by an entity that is owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign adversary. The Report and Order adopts a requirement for certain licensees to file an annual report about the licensee, submarine cable system ownership, and submarine cable operations. The Report and Order adopts a one-time information collection for licensees to identify, among other things, how many entities currently own or operate submarine line terminal equipment (SLTEs) on existing licensed cable systems. The Report and Order also requires applicants and licensees to certify that they have created, updated, and implemented a cybersecurity and physical security risk management plan and requires applicants to certify that the submarine cable system will not use equipment or services identified on the Commission's Covered List. With respect to the circuit capacity data collection, the Report and Order adopts streamlined rules and eliminates the requirement for licensees to file a cable operator report about the capacity on a cable and clarify the types of capacity that need to be reported on an annual basis.","document_number":"2025-19658","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/27/2025-19658/review-of-submarine-cable-landing-license-rules-and-procedures-to-assess-evolving-national-security","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-10-27/pdf/2025-19658.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19658.pdf?1761309905","publication_date":"2025-10-27","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"hearing proceeding on a written record. Below, we explain how we will conduct application and <span class=\"match\">revocation</span> proceedings.\n \n \n 50. \n <span class=\"match\">Revocation</span> Informal Written Process. \n We adopt an informal written process for <span class=\"match\">revocations</span> that will allow for the presentation and exchange of full written submissions before the Commission or OIA. The informal written process will provide cable landing licensees with timely and adequate notice of the reasons for any <span class=\"match\">revocation</span> action, and opportunity to cure noncompliance to the extent such an opportunity is required"},{"title":"Enhancing Know-Your-Upstream-Provider Requirements and Strengthening STIR/SHAKEN (Call Authentication Trust Anchor; Advanced Methods To Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls)","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes steps to strengthen its robocall mitigation framework by enhancing Know-Your-Upstream-Provider (KYUP) requirements, improving oversight of voice service providers by the STIR/SHAKEN Governance Authority, raising caller ID attestation standards, and closing implementation gaps in STIR/SHAKEN implementation. Specifically, the Commission proposes establishing baseline KYUP information-collection, compliance review, verification, monitoring, and responsive-action requirements to ensure providers can identify and cut off bad-actor upstream providers. The Commission also proposes measures to expand the Governance Authority's vetting, enforcement, and reporting responsibilities to prevent misuse of STIR/SHAKEN certificates and to remove noncompliant providers from the authentication ecosystem. The Commission further proposes clarifying and strengthening STIR/SHAKEN attestation rules, including codifying attestation levels, defining improper attestations, and specifying permissible mechanisms for verifying number-to-customer associations. Additionally, the Commission proposes and seeks comment on additional steps to close caller ID authentication gaps, such as refining provider definitions, reconsidering exemptions, requiring providers serving end users to assign STIR/SHAKEN attestations, and ensuring calls maintain authentication information. The Commission also seeks comment on special circumstances, including addressing issues with foreign- originated calls.","document_number":"2026-13874","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/09/2026-13874/enhancing-know-your-upstream-provider-requirements-and-strengthening-stirshaken-call-authentication","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-09/pdf/2026-13874.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13874.pdf?1783514714","publication_date":"2026-07-09","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"STIR/SHAKEN Governance Authority Token <span class=\"match\">Revocation</span> Decisions within sixty (60) days from the date the Governance Authority upholds it token <span class=\"match\">revocation</span> decision. \n (2) Parties shall adhere to the time periods for filing oppositions and replies set forth in § 1.45. \n \n (c) \n Filing requirements. \n \n \n (1) A request for review of a Governance Authority decision to revoke a voice service provider's SPC token by the Commission shall be filed in WC Docket No. 21-291, Appeals of the STIR/SHAKEN Governance Authority Token <span class=\"match\">Revocation</span> Decisions, in the Electronic Comment"},{"title":"Review of Submarine Cable Landing License Rules and Procedures To Assess Evolving National Security, Law Enforcement, Foreign Policy, and Trade Policy Risks; Schedule of Application Fees","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Federal Communications Commission (\"FCC\" or \"Commission\") takes another important step to protect the Nation's submarine cable infrastructure from threats in an evolving national security and law enforcement landscape by undertaking the first major comprehensive review of the Commission's submarine cable rules since 2001. This review seeks to develop forward-looking rules to better protect submarine cables, identify and mitigate harms affecting national security and law enforcement, and facilitate the deployment of submarine cables and capacity to the market. Among other things, the Commission proposes to adopt a three-year periodic reporting requirement for submarine cable landing licenses; in the alternative, the Commission seeks comment on shortening the current 25-year submarine cable license term or adopting a shorter license term in combination with periodic reporting. The Commission also proposes or seeks comment on codifying the Commission's legal jurisdiction and other legal requirements in its rules to provide regulatory certainty to submarine cable owners and operators. Additionally, the Commission proposes and seeks comment on appropriate applicant and application requirements to account for the evolution of technologies and facilities and changes in the national security landscape over the last two decades and to ensure the Commission has targeted and granular information regarding the ownership, control, use of a submarine cable system, and other things, which are critical to the Commission's review to assess potential national security risks and other important public interest factors. Further, the Commission seeks comment on improving the quality of the circuit capacity data and facilitating the sharing of such information with other Federal agencies. Through these proposals, the Commission seeks to ensure that the Commission is exercising appropriate oversight of submarine cables to safeguard U.S. communications networks.","document_number":"2025-03718","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/03/13/2025-03718/review-of-submarine-cable-landing-license-rules-and-procedures-to-assess-evolving-national-security","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-03-13/pdf/2025-03718.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-03718.pdf?1741783507","publication_date":"2025-03-13","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"base its procedures on those it utilized in the denial of an international section 214 application of China Mobile USA and in subsequent section 214 <span class=\"match\">revocation</span> proceedings involving Chinese state-owned entities. As the Commission stated in the \n China Telecom Americas Order on <span class=\"match\">Revocation</span> and Termination, China Unicom Americas Order on <span class=\"match\">Revocation</span>, \n and \n Pacific Networks and ComNet Order on <span class=\"match\">Revocation</span> and Termination, \n 25 \n \n courts have recognized that hearings before an administrative law judge, with live testimony and cross examination, impose"},{"title":"Protecting Our Communications Networks by Promoting Transparency Regarding Foreign Adversary Control","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes to protect the Nation's communications networks against foreign adversary threats by proposing to expand foreign ownership disclosure requirements for covered Commission-issued licenses and authorizations. The proposed certification and information collection requirements would fill gaps in the Commission's existing rules and give the Commission, and the public, a new and comprehensive view of threats from foreign adversaries in the communications sector. Specifically, the Commission proposes to apply new certification and disclosure requirements on entities holding every type of license, permit, or authorization, rather than only certain specific licenses, as the Commission currently does. Furthermore, the Commission proposes to go beyond foreign ownership to also cover all regulated entities controlled by or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign adversary.","document_number":"2025-11360","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/20/2025-11360/protecting-our-communications-networks-by-promoting-transparency-regarding-foreign-adversary-control","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-20/pdf/2025-11360.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-11360.pdf?1750250720","publication_date":"2025-06-20","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"licensing system? We seek comment on our proposal and associated implementation considerations.\n \n \n Enforcement and <span class=\"match\">revocation</span>. \n Except as otherwise authorized by the Communications Act we propose to adopt a streamlined <span class=\"match\">revocation</span> procedure for Regulatees with Covered Authorizations similar to the procedure for withdrawing recognition from TCBs and test firms. We note that the Commission has previously adopted or utilized <span class=\"match\">revocation</span> procedures in the context of interconnected VoIP direct access to numbering resources authorizations and international"},{"title":"Review of Foreign Ownership Policies for Broadcast, Common Carrier and Aeronautical Radio Licensees","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopted a Report and Order to update foreign ownership rules for common carrier and broadcast licensees to clarify the Commission's review under section 310(b) of the Communications Act of 1934. With regard to common carrier licensees, the Report and Order adopted rules to codify existing policy regarding which entity is the controlling U.S. parent; codify the Commission's advance approval policy regarding certain deemed voting interests; require identification of trusts and trustees; extend the remedial procedures and methodology to privately held companies; add requirements regarding the contents of remedial petitions; require the filing of amendments as a complete restatement to petitions for declaratory ruling; and clarify U.S. residency requirements. For broadcast licensees only, the Report and Order covers: how the Commission should process applications filed by a broadcast licensee during the pendency of a remedial petition for declaratory ruling under section 310(b)(4); and other foreign ownership considerations related to processing applications for NCE and LPFM stations. Regarding broadcast licensees only, the Report and Order directs the Media Bureau to issue processing guidelines detailing how the Commission would process applications filed by a broadcast licensee during the pendency of a remedial section 310(b)(4) petition; and clarifies other foreign ownership considerations related to processing applications for noncommercial educational (NCE) and low power FM (LPFM) stations.","document_number":"2026-06866","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/09/2026-06866/review-of-foreign-ownership-policies-for-broadcast-common-carrier-and-aeronautical-radio-licensees","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-09/pdf/2026-06866.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06866.pdf?1775652316","publication_date":"2026-04-09","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"and public interest justifications in a remedial petition with respect to only new foreign investors for which Commission approval is required under Section 310(b).” Further, “NAB encourages the FCC to extend this exception to section 310(b) petitions seeking \n prior \n FCC <span class=\"match\">consent</span> for prospective new foreign investment where the petitioner is already subject to a Section 310(b) declaratory ruling.”\n \n We agree with NCTA's assertions and therefore, we adopt our proposal to codify the existing practice by adding § 1.5004(f)(5) to clarify that remedial"},{"title":"Review of Submarine Cable Landing License Rules and Procedures To Assess Evolving National Security, Law Enforcement, Foreign Policy, and Trade Policy Risks","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopted a Second Report and Order that promotes the deployment of submarine cables while strengthening national security interests in connection with their modern capabilities. The Second Report and Order establishes a regulatory regime for licensing owners and/or operators of submarine line terminal equipment (SLTE), including granting a blanket license to certain current and future SLTE owners and/or operators that are not currently a licensee. The Second Report and Order adopts certain routine conditions and outlines reporting requirements for SLTE owners and operators. The Second Report and Order also adopts further national security-related routine conditions and certification requirements. Finally, the Second Report and Order adopts an approach to expedite submarine cable deployment by presumptively exempting applications that meet ten national security standards from Commission referral to the Executive Branch agencies.","document_number":"2026-15123","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/27/2026-15123/review-of-submarine-cable-landing-license-rules-and-procedures-to-assess-evolving-national-security","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-27/pdf/2026-15123.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-15123.pdf?1784897116","publication_date":"2026-07-27","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"cable system for service offload, disaster recovery, or administrative functions. \n (10) The applicant must certify that it <span class=\"match\">consents</span> to reporting to, and ongoing monitoring and inspection by, the Commission and the Committee Members throughout the term of the cable landing license to assess its compliance with all applicable routine conditions and national security standards. The applicant must also certify that it <span class=\"match\">consents</span> to: \n (i) Monitoring and inspection of the applicant's facilities where principal equipment, as defined in § 1.70001(m), is"},{"title":"Review of Submarine Cable Landing License Rules and Procedures To Assess Evolving National Security, Law Enforcement, Foreign Policy, and Trade Policy Risks","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) that proposes to prevent national security risks from current and potential foreign adversaries, while encouraging the use of trusted technology and measures to further accelerate the buildout of submarine cables. The FNPRM proposes a regulatory framework that would grant a blanket license to entities that own or operate Submarine Line Terminal Equipment (SLTEs), subject to certain exclusions and routine conditions, such as a tailored foreign adversary annual report. The FNPRM proposes new certifications and routine conditions related to foreign adversaries to further protect submarine cables from national security risks. The FNPRM also proposes an approach to expedite deployment of submarine cables that connect to the United States by presumptively excluding submarine cable applications from referral to the relevant Executive Branch agencies if they meet certain standards. The FNPRM seeks comment on requiring existing licensees to remove from their submarine cable system covered equipment or services, within a specified timeframe prior to the expiration of the license. The FNPRM also seeks comment on how the Commission can use its authority to incentivize and encourage the adoption and the use of trusted technologies produced and provided by the United States and its foreign allies.","document_number":"2025-19657","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/27/2025-19657/review-of-submarine-cable-landing-license-rules-and-procedures-to-assess-evolving-national-security","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-10-27/pdf/2025-19657.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19657.pdf?1761309905","publication_date":"2025-10-27","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"presumption set out in the disqualifying condition? We address in the \n Report and Order \n the written process that will apply where the Commission considers whether denial of an application or <span class=\"match\">revocation</span> and/or termination of a cable landing license is warranted. To the extent the Commission or OIA considers that a denial of an application is warranted or <span class=\"match\">revocation</span> and/or termination of a license is warranted, OIA pursuant to its delegated authority would determine appropriate procedures on a case by case basis as required by due process and applicable"},{"title":"Designating Applications To Renew Low Power Television Stations Licensed to Jennifer Juarez","type":"Notice","abstract":"In this document, the Media Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission commences a hearing proceeding to determine, among other things, if the named licensee, Jennifer Juarez, and Antonio Cesar Guel, former licensee through his ownership of Hispanic Christian Community Network, Inc. (HCCN): lacked candor and misrepresented material facts to the Commission; abused FCC processes by engaging in a sham assignment of stations that apparently allowed Guel's improper and continued control of them; possess the requisite character qualifications to be a Commission licensee and, as a result, whether the stations' renewal applications should be denied/dismissed and the stations cancelled or revoked, whether to impose forfeitures against the parties, and whether to issue an order directing Guel/HCCN to cease and desist from violating provisions of Commission rules and the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.","document_number":"2023-18230","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/08/23/2023-18230/designating-applications-to-renew-low-power-television-stations-licensed-to-jennifer-juarez","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-08-23/pdf/2023-18230.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-18230.pdf?1692708337","publication_date":"2023-08-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"established in LUJ, Inc.” Juarez made a similar certification. \n The Parties further agreed to comply with any condition imposed on it by the FCC with respect to its <span class=\"match\">consent</span> to the transaction. Guel, as 100% stockholder and president of HCCN, was apparently represented by attorney Dan Alpert. It does not appear that Juarez was represented by counsel in this transaction. \n \n The Commission <span class=\"match\">consented</span> to the assignment based on the Parties' certifications that the transaction complied with FCC rules and policies (Grant). This Grant informed the Parties, in"},{"title":"Review of Foreign Ownership Policies for Broadcast, Common Carrier and Aeronautical Radio Licensees","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), in which it seeks comment on or proposes updates to set clear expectations about the Commission's review in both common carrier and broadcast licensees and on other updates that apply only to broadcast licensees. With regard to common carrier licensees, the NPRM seeks comment on or proposes to amend the rules to codify existing policy regarding which entity is the controlling U.S. parent; codify the Commission's advance approval policy regarding certain deemed voting interests; require identification of trusts and trustees; extend the remedial procedures and methodology to privately held companies; add requirements regarding the contents of remedial petitions; require the filing of amendments as a complete restatement to petitions for declaratory ruling; and clarify U.S. residency requirements. For broadcast licensees only, the NPRM seeks comment on how the Commission should process applications filed by a broadcast licensee during the pendency of a remedial petition for declaratory ruling; and other foreign ownership considerations related to processing applications for NCE and LPFM stations. The NPRM proposes to make it easier for entities to understand and navigate the FCC's foreign ownership rules. The FCC believes that this proceeding will avoid inconsistent outcomes; reduce costs; and facilitate the Commission's public interest analysis.","document_number":"2025-11477","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/23/2025-11477/review-of-foreign-ownership-policies-for-broadcast-common-carrier-and-aeronautical-radio-licensees","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-23/pdf/2025-11477.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-11477.pdf?1750423521","publication_date":"2025-06-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"these distinctions? What are the benefits and burdens of continuing to utilize a case-by-case approach versus adopting a more formal methodology?\n \n \n \n 13 \n  \n See, e.g., Applications of LightSquared Subsidiary LLC, Debtor-in-Possession, and LightSquared Subsidiary LLC For <span class=\"match\">Consent</span> to Assign and Transfer Licenses and Other Authorizations and Request for Declaratory Ruling on Foreign Ownership, \n IB Docket No. 15-126, Memorandum Opinion and Order and Declaratory Ruling, 30 FCC Rcd 13988, 13999-14002, paras. 23-27 (2015) (permitting Fortress, a widely"},{"title":"Information Collections Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget","type":"Notice","abstract":"As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, the FCC seeks specific comment on how it might \"further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.\"","document_number":"2023-21304","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/09/29/2023-21304/information-collections-being-submitted-for-review-and-approval-to-office-of-management-and-budget","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-09-29/pdf/2023-21304.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-21304.pdf?1695905164","publication_date":"2023-09-29","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"47 CFR 76.1611 require cable systems to disclose to candidates information about rates, terms, conditions and all value-enhancing discount privileges offered to commercial advertisers. \n \n OMB Control Number: \n 3060-0573.\n \n \n Title: \n Application for Franchise Authority <span class=\"match\">Consent</span> to Assignment or Transfer of Control of Cable Television Franchise, FCC Form 394.\n \n \n Form Number: \n FCC Form 394.\n \n \n Type of Review: \n Extension of a currently approved collection.\n \n \n Respondents: \n Business of other for-profit entities; State, local or Tribal government"},{"title":"Connect America Fund, Alaska Connect Fund, Connect America Fund-Alaska Plan, ETC Annual Reports and Certifications, Telecommunications Carriers Eligible To Receive Universal Service Support, Universal Service Reform-Mobility Fund","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) has long recognized that rural and high-cost areas of Alaska are some of the hardest and most costly to serve in the country, with many residents lacking access to high-quality, affordable broadband that maintains parity with the technological advances that consumers living elsewhere in the nation enjoy. In this document, the Commission takes important and necessary steps to ensure continued support for the advancement of modern mobile and fixed broadband service in Alaska.","document_number":"2024-29485","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/31/2024-29485/connect-america-fund-alaska-connect-fund-connect-america-fund-alaska-plan-etc-annual-reports-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-31/pdf/2024-29485.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-29485.pdf?1735566309","publication_date":"2024-12-31","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"Commission next addresses how to incorporate Tribal <span class=\"match\">consent</span> into the Fixed ACF program. In the \n Alaska Connect Fund Notice, \n the Commission sought comment on conditioning the receipt of Alaska Connect Fund support for fixed services on obtaining Tribal <span class=\"match\">consent</span> and adopting a Tribal <span class=\"match\">consent</span> framework similar to the BEAD program. Fixed ACF is designed to prioritize support for the operation and maintenance of already-constructed networks and not for deployment of new fixed services networks. Tribal <span class=\"match\">consent</span> has traditionally focused on obtaining permission"},{"title":"Space Modernization for the 21st Century","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or we) proposes to overhaul and modernize the Commission's space and earth station licensing process to help \"ensure that new space-based industries, space exploration capabilities, and cutting-edge defense systems are pioneered in America rather than by our adversaries.\" In particular, the NPRM proposes to develop a \"licensing assembly line\" designed so applications can be routed along different paths and segmented for review based on specific aspects of a request. This new process would set the stage for ongoing efficiency gains and would provide greater predictability and flexibility for applicants. In this way, we expect--like actual assembly lines--that the space review processes can be dramatically accelerated while improving the quality of the Commission's space licensing work.","document_number":"2025-22019","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/05/2025-22019/space-modernization-for-the-21st-century","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-05/pdf/2025-22019.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-22019.pdf?1764855918","publication_date":"2025-12-05","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"its mission beyond the geosynchronous orbit, the spacecraft will be disposed of beyond Earth's orbit. \n (vi) For all related space stations under paragraph (d)(5)(iv)(A), operations will be conducted only with the <span class=\"match\">consent</span> of the operator of the related station, and with certification from the other operator to be submitted when <span class=\"match\">consent</span> is finalized. \n (vii) For all related space stations under paragraph (d)(5)(iv)(A), the applicant is or will consult with other relevant federal agencies, including but not limited to the State Department and the Commerce"}]}