{"description":"Documents matching 'compliance commission rules applicable winning'","count":1392,"total_pages":50,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=compliance+commission+rules+applicable+winning&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Modernizing the Commission's National Environmental Policy Act Rules","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (the FCC or Commission) seeks comment on how the Commission should revise its rules to streamline the environmental review process and promote efficiency and certainty for Commission applicants to encourage deployment of infrastructure, which in turn will result in more competition and technological innovation in the marketplace.","document_number":"2025-15818","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/19/2025-15818/modernizing-the-commissions-national-environmental-policy-act-rules","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-19/pdf/2025-15818.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-15818.pdf?1755521136","publication_date":"2025-08-19","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":"analysis in [its] opinion [] applies to NEPA as amended by” the FRA. \n B. The <span class=\"match\">Commission's</span> Current Environmental <span class=\"match\">Rules</span> \n The <span class=\"match\">Commission's</span> current environmental <span class=\"match\">rules</span> establish the process by which entities constructing facilities to support <span class=\"match\">Commission</span>-licensed or -authorized services take measures to consider environmental and historic resources. These <span class=\"match\">rules</span> were designed to bring the <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> into <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> with NEPA, among other statutory obligations. \n \n The <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> meets its NEPA obligations through its regulations which impose enforceable"},{"title":"Competitive Bidding Rules for Auction of AWS-3 Licenses","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopts final rules that update the eligibility criteria for designated entity bidding credits in auctions for licenses in the 1695-1710 MHz, 1755-1780 MHz, and 2155-2180 MHz (AWS-3) bands. The Commission also updates its general competitive bidding rules for categorizing an entity as a small business concern.","document_number":"2025-14725","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/04/2025-14725/competitive-bidding-rules-for-auction-of-aws-3-licenses","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-04/pdf/2025-14725.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-14725.pdf?1754052315","publication_date":"2025-08-04","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":"2025, the <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> announced that it would conduct a new auction, Auction 113, for the AWS-3 spectrum that remained in the agency's inventory, most of which was available primarily due to Auction 97 defaults. \n \n 7. \n The <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> Provides Notice in 2014 that All AWS-3 Auctions Would Be Subject to Generally <span class=\"match\">Applicable</span> <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> Changes. \n Prior to Auction 97, the <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> provided clear notice that any and all future auctions of AWS-3 spectrum licenses would be subject to generally <span class=\"match\">applicable</span> changes to the part 1 competitive bidding <span class=\"match\">rules</span>. In particular"},{"title":"Establishing a 5G Fund for Rural America","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) seeks comment on whether to require a winning bidder in the 5G Fund Phase I auction to demonstrate during the long- form application process that it has obtained the consent of the relevant Tribal government(s) for any necessary access to deploy network facilities using its 5G Fund support on Tribal lands within the area(s) of its winning bid(s).","document_number":"2024-20979","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/09/17/2024-20979/establishing-a-5g-fund-for-rural-america","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-09-17/pdf/2024-20979.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-20979.pdf?1726490716","publication_date":"2024-09-17","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":"the cost of <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> resulting from an adopted requirement that <span class=\"match\">winning</span> bidders demonstrate during the long-form application process that they have obtained the consent of the relevant Tribal government(s) for any necessary access to deploy network facilities using its 5G Fund support on Tribal lands within the area(s) of their <span class=\"match\">winning</span> bid(s). The <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> anticipates, however, that the comments the <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> receives will discuss the <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> costs or burdens resulting from any potential changes to the long-form application <span class=\"match\">rules</span>, and may help"},{"title":"Review of the Commission's Rules Governing the 896-901/935-940 MHz Band","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In the document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) seeks comment on a proposed voluntary, negotiation-based process to transition the entire ten megahertz in the 900 MHz band for broadband use in counties where applicants and licensees reach private agreements to do so. In order to implement this proposed framework, the Commission seeks comment on whether the current 900 MHz broadband rules, such as the eligibility criteria, application requirements and procedures, licensing and operating rules, and technical requirements, are the appropriate vehicles for effectuating a ten megahertz broadband licensing framework. Additionally, pursuant to the Order, the Commission delegates to the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau of the Commission the authority to modify or terminate the current freeze on certain applications in the 900 MHz band.","document_number":"2025-04008","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/03/17/2025-04008/review-of-the-commissions-rules-governing-the-896-901935-940-mhz-band","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-03-17/pdf/2025-04008.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-04008.pdf?1741956311","publication_date":"2025-03-17","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":"segment is not included in the <span class=\"match\">Commission's</span> spectrum aggregation screen if the <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> ultimately adopts <span class=\"match\">rules</span> for the 5/5 megahertz broadband segment proposed herein.\n \n Technical <span class=\"match\">Rules</span> \n 23. The <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> seeks comment on continuing to utilize flexible technical <span class=\"match\">rules</span> for broadband operations that enable a wide variety of services, while providing sufficient protection to the incumbent licensees utilizing narrowband spectrum as well as to licensees in the 3/3 broadband segment and on the appropriate technical <span class=\"match\">rules</span> for 5/5 900 MHz broadband operations"},{"title":"Competitive Bidding Rules for Auction of AWS-3 Licenses","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) seeks comment on changes to its rules regarding eligibility for designated entity bidding credits in auctions for licenses in the in the 1695-1710 MHz, 1755-1780 MHz, and 2155-2180 MHz (AWS-3) bands. The Commission also seeks comment on an update to its competitive bidding rules that would align this rule with the Small Business Act.","document_number":"2025-03801","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/03/13/2025-03801/competitive-bidding-rules-for-auction-of-aws-3-licenses","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-03-13/pdf/2025-03801.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-03801.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":"additional reporting or recordkeeping and/or other <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> obligations on small entities as well as other applicants and licensees, if adopted. The <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> believes that these <span class=\"match\">rules</span> assist the <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> in meeting its statutory goals by facilitating the auction, and subsequent use, of unassigned spectrum. The <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> does not believe that the costs and/or administrative burdens associated with the <span class=\"match\">rules</span> will unduly burden small entities. The <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> notes that several of the proposed <span class=\"match\">rule</span> changes modify requirements that were adopted prior"},{"title":"Modernizing Suspension and Debarment Rules","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopts the Office of Management and Budget's Guidance for Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension, along with agency-specific regulations to allow the agency to further combat waste, fraud, and abuse, and remove bad actors from participation in its support programs. The Commission finds further notice and comment \"unnecessary\" under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) for the Commission to adopt the Guidelines (including updates made after the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in this proceeding), but elect to provide an opportunity for input on that assessment as to three of the Guidelines. A Proposed Rule relating to the Commission's adoption of updated suspension and debarment rules is published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register.","document_number":"2026-06864","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/09/2026-06864/modernizing-suspension-and-debarment-rules","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-09/pdf/2026-06864.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06864.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":"additional factors, such as <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> history.” We acknowledge that the \n NPRM \n used the term “factors” in connection with the OMB Guidelines' “causes” for suspension and debarment, but the <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> cited the OMB cause <span class=\"match\">rule</span> at the outset of that discussion, 2 CFR 180.800, and separately stated that OMB <span class=\"match\">rules</span> “also” list “mitigating and aggravating factors,” citing 2 CFR 180.860, which permits a consideration of <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> history. The Joint Association Commenters had ample notice that the <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> might examine <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> history as an additional"},{"title":"Broadcast Station Rule Updates","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopts updates to several broadcast radio and TV rules to better reflect current application processing requirements, clarify ambiguity, and remove references to outdated procedures and legacy filing systems. Such action ensures that the Commission's rules are accurate, reducing potential confusion among the public, applicants, licensees, and practitioners, and alleviating unnecessary burdens.","document_number":"2026-10008","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/19/2026-10008/broadcast-station-rule-updates","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-19/pdf/2026-10008.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10008.pdf?1779108314","publication_date":"2026-05-19","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 Final <span class=\"match\">rule</span>. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n In this document, the Federal Communications <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> (<span class=\"match\">Commission</span> or FCC) adopts updates to several broadcast radio and TV <span class=\"match\">rules</span> to better reflect current application processing requirements, clarify ambiguity, and remove references to outdated procedures and legacy filing systems. Such action ensures that the <span class=\"match\">Commission's</span> <span class=\"match\">rules</span> are accurate, reducing potential confusion among the public, applicants, licensees, and practitioners, and alleviating unnecessary burdens. \n \n \n DATES: \n Effective June 18, 2026"},{"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":"for it? Would the changes described to the NLAD also require changes to Lifeline <span class=\"match\">rules</span>? What other internal controls could the <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> or USAC adopt to prevent duplicative support? Could AI tools help USAC identity instances of duplicative support? \n \n The <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> also seeks comments on whether to revisit the one-per-household <span class=\"match\">rule</span>. Should the <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> revise its <span class=\"match\">rule</span> to make it a one-per-\n residence \n <span class=\"match\">rule</span>? If the <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> moved to a one-per-residence <span class=\"match\">rule</span>, how should instances be handled where more than one household receiving Lifeline"},{"title":"Auction of FM Broadcast Construction Permits Scheduled for February 2, 2027; Comment Sought on Competitive Bidding Procedures for Auction 114","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (the Commission or FCC) announces an auction of certain FM broadcast construction permits. The Office of Economics and Analytics (OEA) and the Media Bureau (MB) seek comment on minimum opening bid amounts and the procedures to be used for this auction, which is designated as Auction 114.","document_number":"2026-09838","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/15/2026-09838/auction-of-fm-broadcast-construction-permits-scheduled-for-february-2-2027-comment-sought-on","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-15/pdf/2026-09838.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-09838.pdf?1778762728","publication_date":"2026-05-15","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":"the amount of the Auction 114 bidder's <span class=\"match\">winning</span> bid and the amount of the <span class=\"match\">winning</span> bid the next time a construction permit covering the same spectrum is won in an auction, plus an additional payment equal to a percentage of the defaulter's bid or of the subsequent <span class=\"match\">winning</span> bid, whichever is less.\n \n 17. The <span class=\"match\">Commission's</span> <span class=\"match\">rules</span> provide that, in advance of each auction, it will establish a percentage between 3% and 20% of the <span class=\"match\">applicable</span> <span class=\"match\">winning</span> bid to be assessed as an additional default payment. As the <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> has indicated, the level of this additional"},{"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":"under § 1.5004(f)(3) or (f)(4) of the <span class=\"match\">Commission's</span> <span class=\"match\">rules</span> to address an instance of non-<span class=\"match\">compliance</span> with the <span class=\"match\">Commission's</span> foreign ownership <span class=\"match\">rules</span>, the <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> has required that the remedial petition contain all the information required for an initial petition and not just the information related to the non-compliant interest(s). Indeed, as noted above, the <span class=\"match\">Commission's</span> current <span class=\"match\">rules</span> require that remedial petitions for declaratory ruling contain all information required in § 1.5001. And while the <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> has observed that most petitioners proceed"},{"title":"Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category-Deadline Extensions","type":"Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA or Agency) is finalizing a Clean Water Act (CWA) rule to extend deadlines promulgated in the 2024 \"Supplemental Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category\" (2024 rule), update the 2024 rule's transfer provisions to allow facilities to switch between compliance alternatives, and create authority for alternative applicability dates and paperwork submission dates, based on site-specific factors.","document_number":"2025-24102","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/31/2025-24102/effluent-limitations-guidelines-and-standards-for-the-steam-electric-power-generating-point-source","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-31/pdf/2025-24102.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-24102.pdf?1767102318","publication_date":"2025-12-31","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"Pretreatment Standards for Existing Sources \n 4. Best Professional Judgment \n C. 2015 Steam Electric <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> \n 1. Summary of the 2015 <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> \n 2. Vacatur of Limitations <span class=\"match\">Applicable</span> to CRL and Legacy Wastewater \n D. 2020 Steam Electric Reconsideration <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> \n 1. Summary of the 2020 <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> \n 2. 2020 <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> Litigation \n E. 2024 Supplemental Steam Electric <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> \n 1. Summary of the 2024 <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> \n 2. 2024 <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> Litigation \n 3. Administrative Petitions for Reconsideration of the 2024 <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> \n 4. NOPP Submission Extension Requests \n F. Executive Order Summary \n V. Information Supporting"},{"title":"Auction of Advanced Wireless Services (AWS-3) Licenses; Filing Requirements, Minimum Opening Bids, Upfront Payments, and Other Procedures for Auction 113","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) summarizes the procedures, deadlines, and upfront payment and minimum opening bid amounts for the upcoming auction of 200 Advanced Wireless Services licenses for spectrum in the Federal Communications Commission's inventory in the 1695-1710 MHz, 1755-1780 MHz, and 2155-2180 MHz bands (AWS-3 bands). This document provides details regarding the procedures, terms, conditions, dates, and deadlines governing participation in Auction 113 bidding, as well as overview of the post-auction application and payment processes.","document_number":"2025-23785","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/23/2025-23785/auction-of-advanced-wireless-services-aws-3-licenses-filing-requirements-minimum-opening-bids","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-23/pdf/2025-23785.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-23785.pdf?1766411125","publication_date":"2025-12-23","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":"procedures and the service <span class=\"match\">rules</span> for the AWS-3 bands. The <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> makes no representations or warranties about the use of this spectrum or these licenses for particular services. Each applicant should be aware that a <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> auction represents an opportunity to become a <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> licensee, subject to certain conditions and regulations. This includes the established authority of the <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> to alter the terms of existing licenses by rulemaking, which is equally <span class=\"match\">applicable</span> to licenses awarded by auction. A <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> auction does not constitute"},{"title":"Broadcast Station Rule Updates","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) seeks comment on several proposed updates to broadcast radio and TV rules to better reflect current application processing requirements, clarify ambiguity, and remove references to outdated procedures and legacy filing systems. Such action ensures that the Commission's rules are accurate, reducing potential confusion among the public, applicants, licensees, and practitioners, and alleviating unnecessary burdens.","document_number":"2025-03115","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/03/24/2025-03115/broadcast-station-rule-updates","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-03-24/pdf/2025-03115.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-03115.pdf?1742565310","publication_date":"2025-03-24","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":"differing <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> or reporting requirements or timetables that take into account the resources available to small entities; (2) the clarification, consolidation, or simplification of <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> and reporting requirements under the <span class=\"match\">rule</span> for such small entities; (3) the use of performance rather than design standards; and (4) an exemption from coverage of the <span class=\"match\">rule</span>, or any part thereof, for such small entities.” \n \n 59. In the NPRM, the <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> considered alternatives such as retaining the existing <span class=\"match\">rules</span>, while amending other related <span class=\"match\">rules</span> to further"},{"title":"Accelerating Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, a Fifth Report and Order adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) establishes rules ensuring greater collaboration and cooperation between utilities and attachers, establishing a timeline for large pole attachment requests, revising and improving the pole attachment timeline, and establishing a deadline for the contractor approval process. In addition, the Commission denies in part and grants in part a Petition for Clarification and/or Reconsideration from the Edison Electric Institute of portions of the Commission's December 2023 Fourth Report and Order, Declaratory Ruling, and Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Finally, the Commission denies a Petition for Reconsideration from the Coalition of Concerned Utilities of a portion of the Fourth Report and Order.","document_number":"2025-16332","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/26/2025-16332/accelerating-wireline-broadband-deployment-by-removing-barriers-to-infrastructure-investment","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-26/pdf/2025-16332.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-16332.pdf?1756125927","publication_date":"2025-08-26","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 Final <span class=\"match\">rule</span>. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n \n In this document, a \n Fifth Report and Order \n adopted by the Federal Communications <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> (<span class=\"match\">Commission</span>) establishes <span class=\"match\">rules</span> ensuring greater collaboration and cooperation between utilities and attachers, establishing a timeline for large pole attachment requests, revising and improving the pole attachment timeline, and establishing a deadline for the contractor approval process. In addition, the <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> denies in part and grants in part a Petition for Clarification and/or Reconsideration from the Edison"},{"title":"Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (the FCC or Commission) proposes rules to strengthen wireless 911 location accuracy rules and to put more actionable location information in the hands of Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) and first responders.","document_number":"2025-06865","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/05/07/2025-06865/wireless-e911-location-accuracy-requirements","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-05-07/pdf/2025-06865.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-06865.pdf?1746535509","publication_date":"2025-05-07","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":"\n G. Eliminating Outdated Wireless Location Accuracy <span class=\"match\">Rules</span> \n \n As part of our focus on ensuring that our wireless location accuracy <span class=\"match\">rules</span> keep pace with technology, we seek comment on whether certain of our legacy wireless location accuracy <span class=\"match\">rules</span> have become outdated and should be eliminated. Specifically, we believe that many of our original E911 Phase II location <span class=\"match\">rules</span> are no longer necessary because they have been superseded by the comprehensive location accuracy <span class=\"match\">rules</span> that the <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> adopted in 2015. We also propose to eliminate certain"},{"title":"Establishing the Digital Opportunity Data Collection; Modernizing the FCC Form 477 Data Program","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) eliminates the professional engineer certification requirement for the biannual Broadband Data Collection filings and instead allows the biannual filings to be certified by a qualified engineer that has relevant minimum experience and education.","document_number":"2025-12240","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/01/2025-12240/establishing-the-digital-opportunity-data-collection-modernizing-the-fcc-form-477-data-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-01/pdf/2025-12240.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-12240.pdf?1751287527","publication_date":"2025-07-01","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":"of the <span class=\"match\">Commission's</span> <span class=\"match\">rules</span> for the specific WCS frequency bands. \n In frequency bands where licenses were subject to auction, the <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> notes that as a general matter, the number of <span class=\"match\">winning</span> bidders that qualify as small businesses at the close of an auction does not necessarily represent the number of small businesses currently in service. Further, the <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> does not generally track subsequent business size unless, in the context of assignments or transfers, unjust enrichment issues are implicated. Additionally, since the <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> does"},{"title":"Modernization of the Nation's Alerting Systems","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) begins a reexamination of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) from the ground up and seeks comment on whether fundamental changes could make these alerting systems more effective, efficient, and better able to serve the public's needs. EAS was introduced 31 years ago, and WEA was introduced 13 years ago, using the technology available at the time. The Commission seeks comment on what goals these alerting systems should aim to achieve, whether these systems are currently effective at achieving these goals, and what steps should be taken to modernize these systems to improve their usefulness and better leverage modern technology while minimizing burdens on stakeholders.","document_number":"2025-16333","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/26/2025-16333/modernization-of-the-nations-alerting-systems","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-26/pdf/2025-16333.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-16333.pdf?1756125960","publication_date":"2025-08-26","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":"of the <span class=\"match\">Commission's</span> <span class=\"match\">rules</span> for the specific WCS frequency bands. \n In frequency bands where licenses were subject to auction, the <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> notes that as a general matter, the number of <span class=\"match\">winning</span> bidders that qualify as small businesses at the close of an auction does not necessarily represent the number of small businesses currently in service. Further, the <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> does not generally track subsequent business size unless, in the context of assignments or transfers, unjust enrichment issues are implicated. Additionally, since the <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> does"},{"title":"Promoting Fair and Open Competitive Bidding in the E-Rate Program; Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) takes action to reinforce the success and integrity of the E-Rate program by establishing a competitive bidding portal and document repository to strengthen the E-Rate program's competitive bidding rules as well as other actions to simplify and streamline program processes and procedures for E-Rate participants. In addition, the Commission adopts changes to streamline and simplify the E-Rate program while maintaining the integrity of the program and grant an Order on Reconsideration. These actions will provide greater transparency into the applicants' competitive bidding and bid evaluation and selection processes, and protect the program against waste, fraud, and abuse.","document_number":"2026-10011","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/19/2026-10011/promoting-fair-and-open-competitive-bidding-in-the-e-rate-program-schools-and-libraries-universal","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-19/pdf/2026-10011.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10011.pdf?1779108315","publication_date":"2026-05-19","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":"the competitive bidding process and <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> with program <span class=\"match\">rules</span>. Commenters also support this change.\n \n Finally, we amend § 54.503(b) of the <span class=\"match\">Commission's</span> <span class=\"match\">rules</span> to correct a cross reference to the competitive bidding exemptions in § 54.503(e). We also amend § 54.513(d) of the <span class=\"match\">Commission's</span> <span class=\"match\">rules</span> to remove the reference to five years in order to eliminate confusion and align the document retention period with § 54.516(a), which requires retention of documents relating to <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> with the equipment transfer <span class=\"match\">rules</span> for ten years. \n III. Order on Reconsideration"},{"title":"Accelerating Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Commission adopted a Fourth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM or Further Notice) addressing deployment of broadband facilities on utility poles. It seeks comment on requiring attachers to deploy equipment on poles within 120 days of completion of make-ready work. It also seeks comment on whether the Commission should require attachers to make payment on an estimate to a utility within a specific period of time after acceptance. It additionally seeks comment on limiting the amount that final make-ready costs can exceed the utility's estimate without receiving prior approval from the attacher. It further seeks comment on whether to expand the availability of the one-touch, make-ready (OTMR) process to include complex survey and make-ready work. Moreover, it seeks comment establishing a deadline to on-board approved contractors. It also seeks comment on whether the Commission should define the term \"pole\" for purposes of Section 224 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and whether the term should be construed to include light poles. Further, it seeks comment on legal authority to adopt each of the proposals as well as any other germane policy points or facts, and on how the costs, benefits, or burdens of any rules the Commission adopts might impact businesses of various sizes.","document_number":"2025-16088","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/22/2025-16088/accelerating-wireline-broadband-deployment-by-removing-barriers-to-infrastructure-investment","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-22/pdf/2025-16088.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-16088.pdf?1755780371","publication_date":"2025-08-22","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":"the <span class=\"match\">Commission's</span> general conclusion that the equipment is functionally suitable for wireless attachments.) Nevertheless, we seek comment on whether the <span class=\"match\">Commission's</span> statements in the NHPA proceeding and other relevant proceedings are consistent or inconsistent with including light poles within a definition of poles regulated by Section 224.\n \n 3. Applying the <span class=\"match\">Commission's</span> <span class=\"match\">Rules</span> to Light Poles and Other Implementation Matters \n \n 47. \n <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> Application and Amendments. \n We seek comment on whether the <span class=\"match\">Commission's</span> existing pole attachment <span class=\"match\">rules</span> can"},{"title":"Implementation of the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) seeks comment on the need for updates to its rules implementing the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeks to develop a record to help the Commission and the public better understand consumer complaints about loud commercials. The NPRM seeks input from consumers and industry on the extent to which the CALM Act rules have been effective in controlling and preventing loud commercials on programming provided by television broadcasters and pay TV providers. The Commission also asks about its authority to address loud commercials and the consistency of program volume on streaming platforms. Finally, the NPRM asks what actions the Commission, industry, or standards developers could take in this area to further minimize consumer harm.","document_number":"2025-03800","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/03/11/2025-03800/implementation-of-the-commercial-advertisement-loudness-mitigation-calm-act","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-03-11/pdf/2025-03800.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-03800.pdf?1741610712","publication_date":"2025-03-11","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":"commercial loudness <span class=\"match\">rules</span>, as well as the <span class=\"match\">Commission's</span> complaint process. The <span class=\"match\">Commission's</span> <span class=\"match\">rules</span> currently require that small broadcasters and MVPDs transmit all commercials at the appropriate loudness level in accordance with the appliable industry standards. Therefore, we do not anticipate significant changes to existing reporting, recordkeeping, or <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> obligations for small entities as a result of this proceeding. However, should the <span class=\"match\">Commission</span> ultimately have the authority to adopt, and then subsequently adopt, <span class=\"match\">rules</span> extending the CALM"}]}