Notice 28 May 2025 compliance, regulations, fcc, medical devices, data collection, communications

📡FCC Seeks Comments on Information Collection for MedRadio Services

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number.

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Rule 23 May 2025 regulation, fcc, communications, media, digital broadcasting, fm radio

📻New FM Digital Broadcasting Regulations by FCC Announced

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved revisions to the information collection requirements under OMB Control Number 3060-1034, as associated with the amended adopted in the Federal Communications Commission's First Report and Order: Rules for FM Terrestrial Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems, FCC 24-105 (FM Digital First R&O). This FM Digital First R&O permits the operation of digital FM stations with asymmetric power levels on the digital sidebands and the accompanying use of FCC 2100, Schedule 335-FM to notify the Commission of such operations. This document is consistent with the FM Digital First R&O, which states that the Commission will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date for these amended rule sections and revise the rules accordingly.

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Notice 23 May 2025 advisory committee, meeting, fcc, communications, security, interoperability

📞FCC Notice

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice advises interested persons that the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council (CSRIC) IX will hold its fifth meeting on June 12, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. EDT.

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Proposed Rule 7 May 2025 reporting and recordkeeping requirements, compliance, satellites, public safety, communications common carriers, internet, telecommunications, communications, 911 services, radio, security measures, regulations, communications equipment, telephone

📞FCC Proposes New Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Regulations

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.

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Notice 6 May 2025 compliance, regulations, small business, fcc, paperwork reduction, communications

📄FCC Requests Comments on Information Collection Impacting Businesses

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number.

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Notice 28 Apr 2025 compliance, business operations, federal energy regulatory commission, energy regulation, communications

📄Records Governing Off-the-Record Communications - Public Notice

This notice from the Department of Energy details regulations about off-the-record communications in contested proceedings. It specifies requirements for reporting prohibited and exempt communications, clarifying how such records may impact decision-making by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Businesses involved in relevant proceedings must be aware of these disclosure obligations.

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Rule 22 Apr 2025 compliance, consumer protection, safety, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, youth, privacy, federal trade commission, computer technology, communications, trade practices, science and technology, infants and children, internet, children's privacy, online services, parental consent, biometric data

🛡️Amendments to Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule

The Federal Trade Commission amends the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (the "Rule"), consistent with the requirements of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. The amendments to the Rule, which are based on the FTC's review of public comments and its enforcement experience, include one new definition and modifications to several others, as well as updates to key provisions to respond to changes in technology and online practices. The amendments are intended to strengthen protection of personal information collected from children, and, where appropriate, to clarify and streamline the Rule since it was last amended in January 2013.

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Notice 31 Mar 2025 compliance, energy, regulation, federal, ferc, communications

⚖️Regulations on Off-the-Record Communications by FERC

The Department of Energy’s notice details the protocols for off-the-record communications concerning contested energy proceedings. It defines prohibited and exempt communications, emphasizes compliance with established regulations, and outlines the steps for responding to off-the-record submissions, impacting transparency and procedural fairness in energy regulation activities.

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Notice 27 Mar 2025 regulation, aviation, faa, business impact, communications, flight services

✈️FAA Plans to Decommission Flight Service Remote Communication Outlets

The FAA requests public comment on the agency's intent to decommission the Flight Service network of communication frequencies for advisory services throughout the contiguous United States (CONUS), excluding those in Alaska.

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Rule 18 Mar 2025 compliance, regulation, federal communications commission, telecommunications, individuals with disabilities, communications, communications equipment, electronic products, public safety, mobile devices, emergency alerts

📱FCC Updates on Wireless Emergency Alerts

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) revises the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) rules to allow alert originators the option to send "silent alerts" that do not trigger WEA's common audio attention signal or vibration cadence. This action grants alert originators greater flexibility in tailoring how WEA messages are presented. Further, to make as clear as possible to the public that any device marketed as a "WEA-capable mobile device" adheres to the full suite of WEA capabilities, the Commission also adopts its proposals to define a "WEA-capable mobile device," for the purpose of compliance with the Commission's WEA requirements.

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