{"description":"Documents matching 'proposed rule should consider chooses'","count":10000,"total_pages":50,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=proposed+rule+should+consider+chooses&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"2022 Quadrennial Regulatory Review-Review of the Commission's Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to the Telecommunications Act of 1996","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) seeks comment on the Commission's media ownership rules. It asks whether the Local Radio Ownership Rule, the Local Television Ownership Rule, and the Dual Network Rule remain necessary in their existing form, or whether they should be modified of repealed. Section 202(h) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 directs the Commission to conduct such review every four years.","document_number":"2025-20001","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/17/2025-20001/2022-quadrennial-regulatory-review-review-of-the-commissions-broadcast-ownership-rules-and-other","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-11-17/pdf/2025-20001.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-20001.pdf?1763127920","publication_date":"2025-11-17","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":"to ensure that the media ownership <span class=\"match\">rules</span> continue to serve the public interest in light of new and emerging technologies and ever-evolving marketplace conditions. The <span class=\"match\">rules</span> subject to our review in this proceeding are: (1) the Local Radio Ownership <span class=\"match\">Rule</span>; (2) the Local Television Ownership <span class=\"match\">Rule</span>; and (3) the Dual Network <span class=\"match\">Rule</span>. As discussed below, we seek comment on whether these <span class=\"match\">rules</span> remain necessary in their existing form, or whether any such <span class=\"match\">rules</span> <span class=\"match\">should</span> be modified or repealed.\n \n Background \n 2. The three <span class=\"match\">rules</span> within the scope of our review in"},{"title":"Sunshine Act; Open Commission Meeting Tuesday, September 30, 2025","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Commission will consider a Notice of Inquiry that would examine whether state and local statutes, regulations, and legal requirements have an unlawful prohibitive effect on the provision of wireline telecommunications services, particularly through the imposition of excessive delays and fees that impede infrastructure deployments and disincentivize investments in them. 2.................. Wireless Title: Freeing Wireless Telecommunications. Infrastructure from Unlawful Regulatory Burdens (WT Docket No. 25- 276). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that advances its Build America Agenda by seeking comment on reforms that would free towers and other wireless infrastructure from unlawful regulatory burdens imposed at the state and local level. 3.................. Wireless Title: Phone Jamming Telecommunications. Solutions in Non-Federal Correctional Facilities (GN Docket No. 13-111). Summary: The Commission will consider a Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on removing regulatory barriers to deployment and viability of existing and developing technologies that combat contraband wireless device use in correctional facilities. 4.................. Media................. Title: Modernizing Broadcast Ownership Rules (MB Docket No. 22-459). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would advance the Commission's quadrennial regulatory review of its broadcast ownership rules and seek public comment on whether, given the current state of the media marketplace, it should retain, modify, or eliminate any of these rules. 5.................. Wireline Competition.. Title: Deleting Obsolete and Duplicative Wireline Rules (GN Docket No. 25- 133). Summary: The Commission will consider as part of the In re: Delete, Delete, Delete proceeding a Direct Final Rule that would move to delete nearly 400 primarily wireline-related rules and requirements that govern obsolete technology, are duplicative, and are no longer used in practice. These rules pertain to a wide variety of now- defunct topics including regulatory reporting requirements, distinctions between wireline carriers that are no longer applied, technology that has been eclipsed, and dates pertaining to pricing, universal service, pilot programs, and equipment requirements that have long ago passed. 6.................. Wireline Competition.. Title: Modernizing the E- Rate Program for Schools and Libraries (WC Docket No. 13-184). Summary: The Commission will consider a Declaratory Ruling that would align E-Rate eligibility with section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and clarify that the provision of Wi-Fi, or other similar access point technologies, including the equipment needed to provide such service, on school buses is ineligible for E-Rate funding. 7.................. Wireline Competition.. Title: Addressing the Homework Gap through the E- Rate Program (WC Docket No. 21-31). Summary: The Commission will consider an Order on Reconsideration that grants a petition for reconsideration and finds that section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, does not permit the funding of off- premises use of Wi-Fi hotspots and Internet services and makes them ineligible for E-Rate support. ------------------------------------------------------------------------","document_number":"2025-18926","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/30/2025-18926/sunshine-act-open-commission-meeting-tuesday-september-30-2025","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-30/pdf/2025-18926.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-18926.pdf?1758899709","publication_date":"2025-09-30","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":"Ownership <span class=\"match\">Rules</span> (MB Docket No. 22-459).\n \n \n \n   \n \n \n Summary: \n The Commission will <span class=\"match\">consider</span> a Notice of <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> Rulemaking that would advance the Commission's quadrennial regulatory review of its broadcast ownership <span class=\"match\">rules</span> and seek public comment on whether, given the current state of the media marketplace, it <span class=\"match\">should</span> retain, modify, or eliminate any of these <span class=\"match\">rules</span>.\n \n \n \n 5 \n Wireline Competition \n \n Title: \n Deleting Obsolete and Duplicative Wireline <span class=\"match\">Rules</span> (GN Docket No. 25-133).\n \n \n \n   \n \n \n Summary: \n The Commission will <span class=\"match\">consider</span> as part of"},{"title":"Sunshine Act; Open Commission Meeting Thursday, March 26, 2026","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes a range of actions to address problems with offshore call centers, including actions to encourage and facilitate onshoring of call centers, improve customer service and security of communications, and steps to address illegal robocall scams that originate inside foreign call centers. 2.................... Wireline Competition. Title: Combatting Illegal Robocalls Through FCC Numbering Policies (WC Docket No. 26-49); Implementation of TRACED Act Section 6(a)-- Knowledge of Customers by Entities with Access to Numbering Resources (WC Docket No. 20-67); Numbering Policies for Modern Communications (WC Docket No. 13-97); Telephone Number Requirements for IP- Enabled Service Providers (WC Docket No. 07-243). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would seek comment on and evaluate whether to adopt changes to its numbering policies with respect to how assigned numbering resources are utilized, reported, and resold by service providers as part of its continuing effort to combat illegal robocalls. 3.................... Wireline Competition. Title: Reducing Barriers to Network Improvements and Service Changes (WC Docket No. 25-209); Accelerating Network Modernization (WC Docket No. 25-208). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order that adopts measures to reduce regulatory barriers and costs that hinder the transition from outdated legacy networks and services to next- generation, IP-based infrastructure. 4.................... Space................ Title: Spectrum Abundance for Weird Space Stuff (SB Docket No. 26-54). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes and seeks comment on ways in which to make additional spectrum available for command and control of spacecraft supporting emergent space operations, but which do not use spectrum as part of any radiocommunications services provided to the public. 5.................... General Counsel...... Title: Modernizing Suspension and Debarment Rules (GN Docket No. 19- 309). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order, Direct Final Rule, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would revise the FCC's current nonprocurement suspension and debarment rules by adopting the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Guidance for Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension and supplemental FCC-specific rules to expand the Commission's tools for combatting fraud, waste, and abuse, and remove bad actors from Commission programs. 6.................... Media................ Title: Amendment of Parts 1, 73, 74 and 76 of the Commission's Rules to Update Rules Applicable to Broadcast Stations (MB Docket No. 24-626); Delete, Delete, Delete (GN Docket No. 25-133). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order to update rules for broadcast radio and television stations to reflect current application processing requirements, clarify and harmonize provisions, and remove references to outdated procedures and legacy filing systems. 7.................... Economics and Title: Delete, Delete, Analytics. Delete (GN Docket No. 25- 133). Summary: The Commission will consider as part of the In re: Delete, Delete, Delete proceeding a Direct Final Rule that would remove 18 rules, including 17 rule provisions impacting the Office of Economics and Analytics' (OEA) Auction Division that are no longer in use by the Commission or govern expired events and one rule relating to the Office of International Affairs (OIA) that imposed carrier burdens under a deleted requirement. ------------------------------------------------------------------------","document_number":"2026-05750","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/24/2026-05750/sunshine-act-open-commission-meeting-thursday-march-26-2026","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-24/pdf/2026-05750.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-05750.pdf?1774037709","publication_date":"2026-03-24","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":"Commission will <span class=\"match\">consider</span> a Notice of <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> Rulemaking that <span class=\"match\">proposes</span> and seeks comment on ways in which to make additional spectrum available for command and control of spacecraft supporting emergent space operations, but which do not use spectrum as part of any radiocommunications services provided to the public.\n \n \n \n 5 \n General Counsel \n \n Title: \n Modernizing Suspension and Debarment <span class=\"match\">Rules</span> (GN Docket No. 19-309).\n \n \n \n   \n \n \n Summary: \n The Commission will <span class=\"match\">consider</span> a Report and Order, Direct Final <span class=\"match\">Rule</span>, and Further Notice of <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> Rulemaking"},{"title":"Amendments to CFTC Rules of Practice and Rules Relating to Investigations","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (\"CFTC\" or \"Commission\") is amending its Rules of Practice and its Rules Relating to Investigations. The revised Rules of Practice enhance the transparency of the Commission's enforcement proceedings, specifying that the Commission can accept an offer of settlement by order of the Commission and establishing requirements for the form and content of recommendation memos provided by the Division of Enforcement to the Commission when recommending an offer of settlement. The revised Rules Relating to Investigations revise the applicable procedures when the Division of Enforcement notifies persons who may be named in an enforcement action, including that the notification or confirmation of the notice be in writing.","document_number":"2025-21888","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/03/2025-21888/amendments-to-cftc-rules-of-practice-and-rules-relating-to-investigations","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-03/pdf/2025-21888.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-21888.pdf?1764683120","publication_date":"2025-12-03","agencies":[{"raw_name":"COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION","name":"Commodity Futures Trading Commission","id":77,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commodity-futures-trading-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/77","parent_id":null,"slug":"commodity-futures-trading-commission"}],"excerpts":" \n The Commission identifies and <span class=\"match\">considers</span> the benefits and costs of the final <span class=\"match\">rule</span> relative to the baseline of those generated by the current statutory and regulatory framework applicable to the issues addressed by this final <span class=\"match\">rule</span>, \n i.e., \n the current status quo. The baseline is the current <span class=\"match\">rules</span> of practice in part 10 with regards to adjudicatory proceedings and appendix A to part 11 detailing the procedures to be used when the Division <span class=\"match\">chooses</span> to inform entities or individuals who may be named in a <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> enforcement proceeding and the procedures"},{"title":"Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule 11.9(d) To Permit an Intermarket Sweep Order (“ISO”) To Be Entered as a Non-Displayed Order and To Establish the Price Level at Which the System Will Consider an ISO Available for Other Orders To Be Entered","type":"Notice","abstract":null,"document_number":"2026-12524","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/23/2026-12524/self-regulatory-organizations-cboe-bzx-exchange-inc-notice-of-filing-of-a-proposed-rule-change-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-23/pdf/2026-12524.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12524.pdf?1782132309","publication_date":"2026-06-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION","name":"Securities and Exchange Commission","id":466,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/securities-and-exchange-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/466","parent_id":null,"slug":"securities-and-exchange-commission"}],"excerpts":"the <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> Change \n Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (the “Exchange” or “BZX”) <span class=\"match\">proposes</span> to amend <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> 11.9(d) to: i) permit an Intermarket Sweep Order to be entered as a Non-Displayed Order and ii) to establish the price level at which the System will <span class=\"match\">consider</span> an Intermarket Sweep Order available for other orders to be entered. The Exchange also <span class=\"match\">proposes</span> to amend <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> 11.9(g)(4) to permit Non-Displayed Orders to re-price to more aggressive prices. The text of the <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span> change is provided in Exhibit 5. \n \n The text of the <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span> change"},{"title":"Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule 11.8(c) To Permit an Intermarket Sweep Order (“ISO”) To Be Entered as a Non-Displayed Order and To Establish the Price Level at Which the System Will Consider an ISO Available for Other Orders To Be Entered","type":"Notice","abstract":null,"document_number":"2026-12635","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/24/2026-12635/self-regulatory-organizations-cboe-edga-exchange-inc-notice-of-filing-of-a-proposed-rule-change-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-24/pdf/2026-12635.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12635.pdf?1782218710","publication_date":"2026-06-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION","name":"Securities and Exchange Commission","id":466,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/securities-and-exchange-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/466","parent_id":null,"slug":"securities-and-exchange-commission"}],"excerpts":"the <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> Change \n Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc. (the “Exchange” or “EDGA”) <span class=\"match\">proposes</span> to amend <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> 11.8(c) to: (i) permit an Intermarket Sweep Order to be entered as a Non-Displayed Order and (ii) to establish the price level at which the System will <span class=\"match\">consider</span> an Intermarket Sweep Order available for other orders to be entered. The Exchange also <span class=\"match\">proposes</span> to amend <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> 11.6(l)(3) to permit Non-Displayed Orders to re-price to more aggressive prices. The text of the <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span> change is provided in Exhibit 5. \n \n The text of the <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> rule"},{"title":"Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule 11.8(c) To Permit an Intermarket Sweep Order (“ISO”) To Be Entered as a Non-Displayed Order and To Establish the Price Level at Which the System Will Consider an ISO Available for Other Orders To Be Entered","type":"Notice","abstract":null,"document_number":"2026-12631","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/24/2026-12631/self-regulatory-organizations-cboe-edgx-exchange-inc-notice-of-filing-of-a-proposed-rule-change-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-24/pdf/2026-12631.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12631.pdf?1782218710","publication_date":"2026-06-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION","name":"Securities and Exchange Commission","id":466,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/securities-and-exchange-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/466","parent_id":null,"slug":"securities-and-exchange-commission"}],"excerpts":"the <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> Change \n Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. (the “Exchange” or “EDGX”) <span class=\"match\">proposes</span> to amend <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> 11.8(c) to: (i) permit an Intermarket Sweep Order to be entered as a Non-Displayed Order and (ii) to establish the price level at which the System will <span class=\"match\">consider</span> an Intermarket Sweep Order available for other orders to be entered. The Exchange also <span class=\"match\">proposes</span> to amend <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> 11.6(l)(3) to permit Non-Displayed Orders to re-price to more aggressive prices. The text of the <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span> change is provided in Exhibit 5. \n \n The text of the <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> rule"},{"title":"Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule 11.9(d) To Permit an Intermarket Sweep Order (“ISO”) To Be Entered as a Non-Displayed Order and To Establish the Price Level at Which the System Will Consider an ISO Available for Other Orders To Be Entered","type":"Notice","abstract":null,"document_number":"2026-12523","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/23/2026-12523/self-regulatory-organizations-cboe-byx-exchange-inc-notice-of-filing-of-a-proposed-rule-change-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-23/pdf/2026-12523.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12523.pdf?1782132309","publication_date":"2026-06-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION","name":"Securities and Exchange Commission","id":466,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/securities-and-exchange-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/466","parent_id":null,"slug":"securities-and-exchange-commission"}],"excerpts":"the <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> Change \n Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc. (the “Exchange” or “BYX”) <span class=\"match\">proposes</span> to amend <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> 11.9(d) to: (i) permit an Intermarket Sweep Order to be entered as a Non-Displayed Order and (ii) to establish the price level at which the System will <span class=\"match\">consider</span> an Intermarket Sweep Order available for other orders to be entered. The Exchange also <span class=\"match\">proposes</span> to amend <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> 11.9(g)(4) to permit Non-Displayed Orders to re-price to more aggressive prices. The text of the <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span> change is provided in Exhibit 5. \n \n The text of the <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span> change"},{"title":"Sunshine Act Meeting; Open Commission Meeting Thursday, April 30, 2026","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Commission will consider a Report and Order that would promote efficient spectrum sharing between geostationary and non-geostationary satellite systems. To take account of today's satellite technology and operations and to promote expanded services to American consumers, the item would update the decades-old framework for how non-geostationary and geostationary satellite systems share spectrum. 2.................. Consumer and Title: Advanced Methods to Governmental Affairs. Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls (CG Docket No. 17-59); Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (CG Docket No. 02- 278). Summary: The Commission will consider a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to enhance existing \"Know-Your- Customer\" (KYC) requirements by seeking comment on the information that originating providers must obtain from customers before they make calls, how providers should verify that information, and proposing to better set penalties for violations of these requirements proportionate to harm. This would fill gaps between general KYC requirements and the types of rigorous steps necessary to protect consumers from illegal calls. 3.................. Office of Engineering Title: Promoting the and Technology. Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program (ET Docket No. 24-136). Summary: The Commission will consider a Second Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking aimed at strengthening national security and reciprocity through the equipment authorization program. The item would incentivize U.S. and allied testing and certification by creating a fast[dash]track review process for applications tested in Trusted Test Labs, direct updates to post[dash]market surveillance procedures, bolster enforcement tools, and establish confidential channels for industry to report potential violations or national security concerns. 4.................. Wireline Competition.. Title: Protecting Against National Security Threats in Domestic Telecommunications Service (WC Docket No. 26-82). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would continue its efforts to protect the nation's telecommunications networks by proposing to exclude entities identified on the \"Covered List\" from providing domestic interstate telecommunications services pursuant to blanket authority under section 214 of the Communications Act, and seek comment on other potential exclusions from blanket authority under section 214 and other related measures. 5.................. Wireline Competition.. Title: Promoting Fair and Open Competitive Bidding in the E-Rate Program (WC Docket 21-455); Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism (CC Docket 02-6). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration that would strengthen the integrity of the E-Rate program by establishing a competitive bidding portal and adopt several proposals aimed at streamlining and simplifying E-Rate program procedures. The portal would be used by applicants and service providers during the procurement process beginning in funding year 2028. 6.................. Media................. Title: Amending the Audible Crawl Rule (MB Docket No. 12-107). Summary: The Commission will consider a Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend the Audible Crawl Rule and eliminate a technically unworkable provision while ensuring that people who are visually impaired continue receiving the critical emergency information they need. ------------------------------------------------------------------------","document_number":"2026-08267","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/28/2026-08267/sunshine-act-meeting-open-commission-meeting-thursday-april-30-2026","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-28/pdf/2026-08267.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08267.pdf?1777061706","publication_date":"2026-04-28","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":"Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (CG Docket No. 02-278).\n \n Summary: \n The Commission will <span class=\"match\">consider</span> a Further Notice of <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> Rulemaking to enhance existing “Know-Your-Customer” (KYC) requirements by seeking comment on the information that originating providers must obtain from customers before they make calls, how providers <span class=\"match\">should</span> verify that information, and <span class=\"match\">proposing</span> to better set penalties for violations of these requirements proportionate to harm. This would fill gaps between general KYC requirements and"},{"title":"National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants From Hazardous Waste Combustors: Residual Risk and Technology Review; Withdrawal of Proposed Revisions to Standards for Periods of Malfunction","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This proposal presents the results of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) residual risk and technology review for the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) from Hazardous Waste Combustors (HWC) as required under the Clean Air Act (CAA). In this action, the EPA is proposing to establish emission limits and work practice standards for hydrogen fluoride and hydrogen cyanide emissions from HWC incinerators, cement kilns, solid fuel boilers, and liquid fuel boilers; eliminate the startup, shutdown, and malfunction (SSM) exemption; add a work practice standard for periods of SSM; add electronic reporting procedures and requirements; allow states to choose to exempt area sources from certain permitting requirements; and other clarifications and corrections. In response to comments received on certain aspects of the July 24, 2024, proposed revisions for periods of malfunction, the EPA is withdrawing that proposed rule and instead proposing different provisions to address periods of SSM.","document_number":"2025-19815","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/10/2025-19815/national-emission-standards-for-hazardous-air-pollutants-from-hazardous-waste-combustors-residual","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-11-10/pdf/2025-19815.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19815.pdf?1762523107","publication_date":"2025-11-10","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":"procedures and requirements; allow states to <span class=\"match\">choose</span> to exempt area sources from certain permitting requirements; and other clarifications and corrections. In response to comments received on certain aspects of the July 24, 2024, <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> revisions for periods of malfunction, the EPA is withdrawing that <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span> and instead <span class=\"match\">proposing</span> different provisions to address periods of SSM. \n \n \n DATES: \n \n \n Comments. \n Comments must be received on or before December 26, 2025. As of November 10, 2025, the <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span> published on July 24, 2024, at 89 FR 59867"},{"title":"Sunshine Act; Open Commission Meeting Wednesday, February 18, 2026","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on reforms to the Lifeline program to ensure that federal dollars go to eligible Americans, enhance program integrity, ensure that service providers comply with the Commission's rules and regulations, and streamline Lifeline rules. 2.................. WIRELESS TELE Title: Maximizing the COMMUNICATIONS. Potential of the 900 MHz Band (WT Docket No. 24- 99). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order that would enable broadband deployment on all ten megahertz of the 900 MHz band (896-901/935- 940 MHz band), facilitating additional spectrum access by utilities, critical infrastructure, and other enterprises for private wireless broadband deployments that drive innovation and stimulate the American economy. 3.................. MEDIA................. Title: Proposing Application Limit in Upcoming NCE Reserved Band FM Translator Filing Window (MB Docket No. 26- 20). Summary: The Commission will consider a Public Notice to propose and seek comment on eligibility restrictions and a general limit of ten applications filed by any applicant entity in the upcoming 2026 filing window for new noncommercial educational reserved band FM translator stations. 4.................. WIRELINE COMPETITION.. Title: Reforming Legacy Rules for an All-IP Future (WC Docket No. 25-311); and Accelerating Network Modernization (WC Docket No. 25-208).","document_number":"2026-03092","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/17/2026-03092/sunshine-act-open-commission-meeting-wednesday-february-18-2026","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-17/pdf/2026-03092.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-03092.pdf?1770930912","publication_date":"2026-02-17","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":"\n \n   \n \n \n Summary: \n The Commission will <span class=\"match\">consider</span> a Notice of <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> Rulemaking seeking comment on reforms to the Lifeline program to ensure that federal dollars go to eligible Americans, enhance program integrity, ensure that service providers comply with the Commission's <span class=\"match\">rules</span> and regulations, and streamline Lifeline <span class=\"match\">rules</span>.\n \n \n \n 2 \n WIRELESS TELE COMMUNICATIONS \n \n Title: \n Maximizing the Potential of the 900 MHz Band (WT Docket No. 24-99).\n \n \n \n   \n \n \n Summary: \n The Commission will <span class=\"match\">consider</span> a Report and Order that would enable broadband"},{"title":"Sunshine Act; Open Commission Meeting Thursday, August 07, 2025","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would examine the Commission's environmental rules to ensure they comport with the amended National Environmental Policy Act, accelerate the federal permitting process, further a national priority of faster and more infrastructure deployment, and ensure that the Commission's rules are clear. 2.................... Space................ Title: Expediting Initial Processing of Satellite and Earth Station Applications (IB Docket No. 22-411); Space Innovation (IB Docket No. 22-271). Summary: The Commission will consider a Second Report and Order that advances opportunities for innovation in the space economy by taking measures to expedite the application processes for space stations and earth stations, to remove barriers for modifying authorizations, and to remove outdated rules. 3.................... International Affairs Title: Review of Submarine Cable Landing License Rules and Procedures to Assess Evolving National Security, Law Enforcement, Foreign Policy, and Trade Policy Risks (OI Docket No. 24- 523); Amendment of the Schedule of Application Fees Set Forth in Sections 1.1102 through 1.1109 of the Commission's Rules (MD Docket No. 24-524). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order that would modernize the Commission's submarine cable rules to unleash high-speed infrastructure deployment, while strengthening our national security. The Commission will also consider a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would build upon the Report and Order by proposing measures to further streamline and improve timeliness of submarine cable application review and make other updates to address national security threats. 4.................... Wireline Competition. Title: Evaluating the Deployment of Advanced Telecommunications (GN Docket No. 25-223). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Inquiry that would initiate the annual assessment of whether advanced telecommunications capability is being deployed to all Americans in a reasonable and timely fashion, as required by section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. 5.................... Public Safety and Title: Examining the Homeland Security. Nation's Alerting Systems (PS Docket No. 25-224). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would examine the national alert and warning systems from the ground up and explore ways to make them more effective, efficient, and better able to serve the public's needs. 6.................... Public Safety and Title: Resilient Networks Homeland Security. (PS Docket No. 21-346); Amendments to Part 4 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications (PS Docket No.15-80); New Part 4 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications (ET Docket No. 04-35). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes to reduce the reporting burdens on communication service providers during disasters through the modernization of DIRS. The Commission will also consider an accompanying Order on Reconsideration that clarifies the situations in which outage reporting requirements are suspended during DIRS activations. 7.................... Wireline Competition. Title: Price Cap Business Data Services (WC Docket No. 21-17); Regulation of Business Data Services for Rate-of-Return Local Exchange Carriers (WC Docket No. 17-144). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would propose to end rate regulation and tariffing obligations for legacy circuit-based business data services provided by incumbent local exchange carriers, and an Order temporarily pausing the triennial update to the competitive market tests pending review of the record in this proceeding. 8.................... Media................ Title: Deleting 98 Obsolete Broadcast Rules and Requirements (GN Docket No. 25-133). Summary: The Commission will consider a Direct Final Rule that would repeal certain rules identified as outdated and obsolete via a direct final rule procedure. The Commission's \"In re: Delete, Delete, Delete\" docket seeks public input on identifying FCC rules for the purpose of alleviating unnecessary regulatory burdens. ------------------------------------------------------------------------","document_number":"2025-14947","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/06/2025-14947/sunshine-act-open-commission-meeting-thursday-august-07-2025","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-06/pdf/2025-14947.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-14947.pdf?1754338507","publication_date":"2025-08-06","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":"Schedule of Application Fees Set Forth in Sections 1.1102 through 1.1109 of the Commission's <span class=\"match\">Rules</span> (MD Docket No. 24-524).\n \n Summary: \n The Commission will <span class=\"match\">consider</span> a Report and Order that would modernize the Commission's submarine cable <span class=\"match\">rules</span> to unleash high-speed infrastructure deployment, while strengthening our national security. The Commission will also <span class=\"match\">consider</span> a Further Notice of <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> Rulemaking that would build upon the Report and Order by <span class=\"match\">proposing</span> measures to further streamline and improve timeliness of submarine cable application review"},{"title":"Sunshine Act Meetings; Open Commission Meeting Thursday, June 25, 2026","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rule Making that would propose and seek comment on standards for when state and local statutes, regulations, and legal requirements have a prohibitive effect on the provision of wireline telecommunications services in violation of Section 253 of the Communications Act, particularly through the imposition of excessive delays and fees that impede infrastructure deployments and disincentivize investments in new infrastructure.","document_number":"2026-12798","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/25/2026-12798/sunshine-act-meetings-open-commission-meeting-thursday-june-25-2026","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-25/pdf/2026-12798.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12798.pdf?1782227709","publication_date":"2026-06-25","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":"gov/live \n and on the FCC's YouTube channel.\n \n \n   \n \n Item No. \n Bureau \n Subject \n \n \n 1 \n WIRELINE COMPETITION \n \n Title: \n Build America: Eliminating Barriers to Wireline Deployments (WC Docket No. 25-253). \n Summary: \n The Commission will <span class=\"match\">consider</span> a Notice of <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> Making that would <span class=\"match\">propose</span> and seek comment on standards for when state and local statutes, regulations, and legal requirements have a prohibitive effect on the provision of wireline telecommunications services in violation of Section 253 of the Communications Act, particularly"},{"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":"that the Commission <span class=\"match\">should</span> <span class=\"match\">consider</span> in determining whether to maintain or adjust the standard for determining when an EA is required in a specific instance where a CE otherwise would apply by default? Commenters who support the continued use of the Commission's existing approach or changes to the <span class=\"match\">rules</span> <span class=\"match\">should</span> explain why their recommended approach is consistent with the amended NEPA, along with the Commission's authority under federal communications statutes.\n \n Alternatively, <span class=\"match\">should</span> the Commission <span class=\"match\">consider</span> revising its <span class=\"match\">rules</span> to create, instead of"},{"title":"Sunshine Act; Open Commission Meeting Thursday, July 24, 2025","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes and seeks comment on revisions to the Commission's network change disclosure rules and section 214(a) discontinuance processes to eliminate regulatory barriers and costs, thus encouraging the swift transition to IP-based networks and advanced communications services for consumers. 2.................. WIRELINE COMPETITION.. Title: Removing Barriers to Broadband Deployment and Investment (WC Docket No. 17-84). Summary: The Commission will consider a Fifth Report and Order, Fourth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Orders on Reconsideration to promote broadband infrastructure deployment by ensuring greater collaboration between utilities and attachers, establishing a timeline for large pole attachment requests, implementing other improvements to the pole attachment timeline, and speeding up the contractor approval process. The Commission would seek comment on ways to further facilitate the pole attachment process and on defining the term \"pole\" for purposes of section 224, and would resolve two petitions for reconsideration of prior Commission action. 3.................. ECONOMICS AND Title: Enhancing National ANALYTICS. Security Through the Auction of AWS-3 Spectrum Licenses (GN Docket No. 25- 70); Applying New Average Annual Gross Revenue Benchmarks for Small Business Bidding Credits (GN Docket No. 25-71); and Amendment of the Commission's Rules with Regard to Commercial Operations in the 1695- 1710 MHz, 1755-1780 MHz, and 2155-2180 MHz Bands (GN Docket No. 13-185). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Second Report and Order that would update 10-year-old AWS-3 service-specific designated entity eligibility requirements to bring those requirements, along with related eligibility requirements contained in the part 1 competitive bidding rules, in line with the Commission's current auctions practice. 4.................. GENERAL COUNSEL....... Title: Streamlined Repeal of Outdated and Obsolete Rules (GN Docket No. 25- 133). Summary: The Commission will consider a Direct Final Rule that would repeal certain rules identified as outdated and obsolete via a direct final rule procedure and clarify the potential use of the direct final rule procedure in other circumstances in the future. 5.................. CONSUMER AND Title: Protecting Consumers GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS. from Unauthorized Carrier Changes and Related Unauthorized Charges (CG Docket No. 17-169); and Truth-in-Billing and Billing Format (CC Docket No. 98-170). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to modernize and simplify the Commission's slamming and Truth-in- Billing rules to reflect the evolution of the telecommunications marketplace, retain core consumer protections against unauthorized carrier switches and charges, and reduce regulatory burdens that can stifle innovation. 6.................. WIRELINE COMPETITION.. Title: 988 Text Georouting to Improve Access to the 988 Lifeline (WC Docket No. 18-336). Summary: The Commission will consider a Fourth Report and Order that would adopt rules to require wireless providers to transmit data that enables text messages sent to the 988 Lifeline to be routed to the closest local crisis center based on a person's general geographic location. 7.................. MANAGING DIRECTOR..... Title: Personnel Action #25- 09--Promotion. Summary: The Commission will consider a personnel action. 8.................. MANAGING DIRECTOR..... Title: Personnel Action #25- 10--Promotion. Summary: The Commission will consider a personnel action. 9.................. MANAGING DIRECTOR..... Title: Personnel Action #25- 11--Promotion. Summary: The Commission will consider a personnel action. 10................. MANAGING DIRECTOR..... Title: Personnel Action #25- 12--Promotion. Summary: The Commission will consider a personnel action. 11................. MANAGING DIRECTOR..... Title: Personnel Action #25- 13--Promotion. Summary: The Commission will consider a personnel action. 12................. PUBLIC SAFETY AND Title: Appointment of the HOMELAND SECURITY. Defense Commissioner. Summary: The Commission will consider a personnel action regarding the appointment of the Defense Commissioner. ------------------------------------------------------------------------","document_number":"2025-13842","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/23/2025-13842/sunshine-act-open-commission-meeting-thursday-july-24-2025","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-23/pdf/2025-13842.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-13842.pdf?1753128908","publication_date":"2025-07-23","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":"practice.\n \n \n \n 4 \n GENERAL COUNSEL \n \n Title: \n Streamlined Repeal of Outdated and Obsolete <span class=\"match\">Rules</span> (GN Docket No. 25-133).\n \n \n \n   \n \n \n Summary: \n The Commission will <span class=\"match\">consider</span> a Direct Final <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> that would repeal certain <span class=\"match\">rules</span> identified as outdated and obsolete via a direct final <span class=\"match\">rule</span> procedure and clarify the potential use of the direct final <span class=\"match\">rule</span> procedure in other circumstances in the future.\n \n \n \n 5 \n CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS \n \n Title: \n Protecting Consumers from Unauthorized Carrier Changes and Related Unauthorized Charges (CG"},{"title":"Sunshine Act; Open Commission Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would propose overhauling the Commission's rules for licensing space and earth stations to increase speed, predictability, and flexibility in order to support the American space economy. The Notice would propose replacing part 25 with a new rule part--part 100--that would create a \"licensing assembly line\" to process applications. 2.................... Space................ Title: Upper Microwave Flexible Use Service (SB Docket No. 25-305). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that solicits comment on a variety of ways to encourage more intensive use of spectrum bands above 24 GHz that are shared between the terrestrial Upper Microwave Flexible Use Service (UMFUS) and the Fixed-Satellite Service (FSS). 3.................... Engineering and Title: Protecting Against Technology. National Security Threats through the Equipment Authorization Program (ET Docket No. 21-232). Summary: The Commission will consider a Second Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to take the next important steps in modifying our equipment authorization program to protect our networks and communications supply chain against national security threats. 4.................... Media................ Title: Fifth Next Gen TV Further Notice (GN Docket No. 16-142). Summary: The Commission will consider a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that seeks comment on steps to support and accelerate the nation's ongoing voluntary, market-based broadcast television transition to Next Gen TV by removing regulatory obstacles and giving flexibility to broadcasters. 5.................... Wireline Competition. Title: Advancing IP Interconnection (WC Docket Nos. 25-304); Accelerating Network Modernization (WC Docket Nos. 25-208); and Call Authentication Trust Anchor (WC Docket No. 17- 97). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would examine the interconnection requirements imposed on incumbent local exchange carriers, and seek comment on ways the Commission can facilitate a successful transition to all-IP interconnection for voice services while retaining critical oversight in areas of public safety and consumer protection. 6.................... Consumer and Title: Empowering Governmental Affairs. Broadband Consumers Through Transparency (CG Docket No. 22-2). Summary: The Commission will consider a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would propose to eliminate certain broadband label requirements and seek comment on other ways to streamline the broadband label rules to reduce compliance burdens while preserving their consumer benefit. 7.................... Consumer and Title: Advanced Methods to Governmental Affairs. Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls (CG Docket No. 17-59); Call Authentication Trust Anchor (WC Docket No. 17- 97); Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (CG Docket No. 02-278); and Dismissal of Outdated or Otherwise Moot Robocalls Petitions (CG Docket No. 25-307). Summary: The Commission will consider a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Public Notice that would propose to give consumers accurate caller name and other information to help them better understand who is calling and whether to answer the call; propose to simplify, streamline, or eliminate outdated robocalls requirements; and provide notice that the Commission intends to dismiss certain older petitions for reconsideration and applications for review related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. 8.................... Wireline Competition. Title: Incarcerated People's Communications Services (WC Docket Nos. 23-62); Implementation of the Martha Wright-Reed Act; and Rates for Interstate Inmate Calling Services (WC Docket Nos. 12-375). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would establish new interim audio and video IPCS rate caps and correctional facilities rate additives for correctional facility cost recovery, and seek comment on establishing permanent rate caps, permanent rate additives, and continued prohibitions on site commissions and separate ancillary service charges. 9.................... Wireless Title: Deleting Obsolete Telecommunications. and Duplicative Wireless Rules (GN Docket No. 25- 133). Summary: The Commission will consider as part of the In re: Delete, Delete, Delete proceeding a Direct Final Rule that would move to delete approximately 400 primarily wireless- related rules and requirements that have sunset by operation of law; govern an expired event; regulate an obsolete technology; are no longer used in practice by the FCC or licensees; or are otherwise duplicative, outdated, or unnecessary. These rules pertain to a wide variety of now- defunct topics including regulatory reporting requirements, technology that is no longer used, and dates pertaining to transition plans, cost- sharing obligations, pilot programs, equipment requirements, and registration procedures that have long ago passed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------","document_number":"2025-20435","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/20/2025-20435/sunshine-act-open-commission-meeting-tuesday-october-28-2025","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-11-20/pdf/2025-20435.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-20435.pdf?1763482515","publication_date":"2025-11-20","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":"Commission will <span class=\"match\">consider</span> a Notice of <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> Rulemaking that would <span class=\"match\">propose</span> overhauling the Commission's <span class=\"match\">rules</span> for licensing space and earth stations to increase speed, predictability, and flexibility in order to support the American space economy. The Notice would <span class=\"match\">propose</span> replacing part 25 with a new <span class=\"match\">rule</span> part—part 100—that would create a “licensing assembly line” to process applications.\n \n \n \n \n 2 \n Space \n \n Title: \n Upper Microwave Flexible Use Service (SB Docket No. 25-305).\n \n Summary: \n The Commission will <span class=\"match\">consider</span> a Notice of <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> Rulemaking"},{"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":"providing the federal agency with flexibility to adopt supplemental <span class=\"match\">rules</span> tailored to its specific programs. \n Notice of <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> Rulemaking \n The Notice of <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> Rulemaking (NPRM) <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> to adopt the Guidelines for several critical support programs: the USF programs, the TRS program, and the NDBEDP. The NPRM also <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> supplemental <span class=\"match\">rules</span> that would implement the Guidelines and clarify their application to the Commission's programs. The NPRM explained that the <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> supplemental <span class=\"match\">rules</span> were consistent with the Guidelines—which broadly afford each"},{"title":"Sunshine Act Meeting; Open Commission Meeting Thursday, January 29, 2026","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Commission will consider a Fourth Report and Order that would permit a new class of unlicensed 6 GHz devices--geofenced variable power (GVP) unlicensed devices--that operate outdoors at higher power. The Commission will also consider a Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would allow for increased power for certain 6 GHz operations controlled by automated frequency coordination systems and extend low-power indoor operations to cruise ships. 2.................. Wireline Competition.. Title: Establishing Transparency in Foreign Adversary Control (GN Docket No. 25-166) Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order that would adopt new attestation and disclosure requirements for holders of Commission-granted licenses, leases, authorizations, permits, grants and other approvals, that would enhance public transparency over Foreign Adversary Control over U.S. communications networks operators. 3.................. Office of Title: Promoting Clarity By International Affairs. Codifying and Simplifying Foreign Ownership Rules (GN Docket No. 25-149) Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order that would adopt clarifications to the Commission's foreign ownership rules and practices for foreign investment in common carrier wireless and aeronautical radio, and broadcast licensees to reduce unnecessary burdens on industry while continuing to protect the public interest, including national security, law enforcement, foreign policy, and trade policy. 4.................. Consumer and Title: Telecommunications Governmental Affairs. Relay Services and Speech- to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities (CG Docket No. 03-123); Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program (CG Docket No. 10- 51); Misuse of Internet Protocol Relay Service (CG Docket No. 12-38) Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would seek comment on enhancements for Internet Protocol (IP) Relay and Video Relay Services (VRS), administrative reforms to streamline the TRS program, updating or eliminating obsolete rules, and closing outdated dockets. ------------------------------------------------------------------------","document_number":"2026-01556","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/27/2026-01556/sunshine-act-meeting-open-commission-meeting-thursday-january-29-2026","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-27/pdf/2026-01556.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-01556.pdf?1769184912","publication_date":"2026-01-27","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":"Engineering and Technology \n \n Title: \n Expanding Unlicensed Operations in the 6 GHz Band (ET Docket No. 18-295)\n \n \n \n   \n \n \n Summary: \n The Commission will <span class=\"match\">consider</span> a Fourth Report and Order that would permit a new class of unlicensed 6 GHz devices—geofenced variable power (GVP) unlicensed devices—that operate outdoors at higher power. The Commission will also <span class=\"match\">consider</span> a Third Further Notice of <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> Rulemaking that would allow for increased power for certain 6 GHz operations controlled by automated frequency coordination systems and extend low-power"},{"title":"Modernizing Suspension and Debarment Rules","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes additional safeguards to protect against waste, fraud, and abuse, including additional mandatory reporting requirements, and proposes to extend the Commission's suspension and debarment framework to additional programs. A Final Rule relating to the Commission's adoption of revised suspension and debarment rules is published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register.","document_number":"2026-06863","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/09/2026-06863/modernizing-suspension-and-debarment-rules","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-09/pdf/2026-06863.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06863.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":"ACTION: \n <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span>. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n \n In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) <span class=\"match\">proposes</span> additional safeguards to protect against waste, fraud, and abuse, including additional mandatory reporting requirements, and <span class=\"match\">proposes</span> to extend the Commission's suspension and debarment framework to additional programs. A Final <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> relating to the Commission's adoption of revised suspension and debarment <span class=\"match\">rules</span> is published elsewhere in this issue of the \n Federal Register \n .\n \n \n \n DATES: \n Comments are due on or before May"},{"title":"Registry of Supervised Nonbanks That Use Form Contracts To Impose Terms and Conditions That Seek To Waive or Limit Consumer Legal Protections; Withdrawal of Proposed Rule","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau or CFPB) is withdrawing its Notice of Proposed Rule: Registry of Supervised Nonbanks That Use Form Contracts To Impose Terms and Conditions That Seek To Waive or Limit Consumer Legal Protections, published on February 1, 2023 (Proposed Rule), and is providing this notice of withdrawal. The Bureau has determined that legislative rulemaking is not necessary or appropriate at this time to address the subject matter of the Proposed Rule. The Bureau will not take any further action on the Proposed Rule.","document_number":"2025-19690","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/29/2025-19690/registry-of-supervised-nonbanks-that-use-form-contracts-to-impose-terms-and-conditions-that-seek-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-10-29/pdf/2025-19690.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19690.pdf?1761655507","publication_date":"2025-10-29","agencies":[{"raw_name":"Consumer Financial Protection Bureau","name":"Consumer Financial Protection Bureau","id":573,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/consumer-financial-protection-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/573","parent_id":null,"slug":"consumer-financial-protection-bureau"}],"excerpts":"abusive practices or products. Another stated that the <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> would “deluge” the Bureau with registrations.\n \n \n B. The <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> Publication Provisions Do Not Justify the Costs \n The Bureau is also withdrawing the <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> because the <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> public registry's speculative and unquantified benefits to the public do not justify the costs and potential harm imposed on regulated entities. \n \n The <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">Rule's</span> main rationale for making the registry publicly available was a theory that the <span class=\"match\">rule</span> would serve consumers and the public interest by"}]}