Rule 2 May 2025 regulation, frequency coordination, telecommunications, space launch, fcc

🚀New Mechanism for Space Launch Frequency Coordinator Selection

In this document, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB or Bureau) announces a mechanism and criteria for selecting the Space Launch Frequency Coordinator for the Federal Communications Commission's (Commission) Space Launch Service. Specifically, interested parties will file applications electronically using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System in WT Docket 24-687, through which they will demonstrate certain minimum qualifying criteria.

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Rule 2 May 2025 monroe, louisiana, broadcasting, television, fcc, regulatory compliance

📺FCC Final Rule Amends TV Channel Allotments for Monroe, Louisiana

This document amends the Table of TV Allotments (table) of the Federal Communications Commission's (Commission) rules by substituting channel 8 for channel 24 at Monroe, Louisiana in response to a Petition for Rulemaking filed by Gray Television Licensee, LLC (Gray), the licensee of KNOE-TV, Monroe, Louisiana. The staff engineering analysis finds that the proposal is in compliance with the Commission's principal community coverage and technical requirements. The substitution of channel 8 for channel 24 in the table will allow the station to continue to operate on its licensed channel and provide uninterrupted service to its viewers.

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Proposed Rule 1 May 2025 emergency alerts, telecommunications, fcc, regulatory compliance, public safety

📡Petition for Reconsideration on Wireless Emergency Alerts by FCC

Petition for Reconsideration (Petition) has been filed in the Commission's proceeding by Thomas Goode on behalf of Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions.

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Notice 30 Apr 2025 debarment, compliance, education, regulations, fcc, e-rate program

📜Notice of Suspension and Proposed Debarment in E-Rate Program

The Enforcement Bureau (the "Bureau") gives notice of the suspension of Susan Klein from the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism (or "E-Rate Program") and all universal service support mechanisms. Additionally, the Bureau gives notice that debarment proceedings are commencing against Ms. Klein. Ms. Klein, or any person who has an existing contract with or intends to contract with Ms. Klein to provide or receive services in matters arising out of activities associated with or related to the schools and libraries support, may respond by filing an opposition request, supported by documentation.

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Notice 30 Apr 2025 debarment, compliance, telecommunications, regulation, e-rate, fcc

📜FCC Notice of Suspension and Debarment Proceedings Impacting E-Rate

The Enforcement Bureau (the "Bureau") gives notice of the suspension of Simon Goldbrener from the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism (or "E-Rate Program") and all universal service support mechanisms. Additionally, the Bureau gives notice that debarment proceedings are commencing against Mr. Goldbrener. Mr. Goldbrener, or any person who has an existing contract with or intends to contract with him to provide or receive services in matters arising out of activities associated with or related to the schools and libraries support, may respond by filing an opposition request, supported by documentation.

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Notice 29 Apr 2025 universal service support, telecommunications, fcc, regulatory compliance, e-rate program

📡FCC Notice of Suspension and Debarment for E-Rate Program

The Enforcement Bureau (the "Bureau") gives notice of the suspension of Sholem Steinberg from the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism (or "E-Rate Program") and all universal service support mechanisms. Additionally, the Bureau gives notice that debarment proceedings are commencing against him. Mr. Steinberg, or any person who has an existing contract with or intends to contract with Mr. Steinberg to provide or receive services in matters arising out of activities associated with or related to the schools and libraries support, may respond by filing an opposition request, supported by documentation.

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Notice 29 Apr 2025 licensing, regulation, fcc, compliance, low power fm, media

📡FCC Notice for Information Collection on Low Power FM Licenses

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 29 Apr 2025 debarment proceedings, telecommunications, fcc, regulatory compliance, e-rate program

⚖️FCC Notice of Suspension and Proposed Debarment in E-Rate Program

The Enforcement Bureau (the "Bureau") gives notice of the suspension of Peretz Klein from the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism (or "E-Rate Program") and all universal service support mechanisms. Additionally, the Bureau gives notice that debarment proceedings are commencing against Mr. Klein. Mr. Klein, or any person who has an existing contract with or intends to contract with Mr. Klein to provide or receive services in matters arising out of activities associated with or related to the schools and libraries support, may respond by filing an opposition request, supported by documentation.

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Notice 29 Apr 2025 spectrum sharing, telecommunications, fcc, foreign investment, regulatory compliance

📡FCC Open Meeting on Spectrum Sharing and Regulatory Proposals

The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 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 efficient co-existence and expanded services to American consumers, the item would review power limits developed in the 1990s on non-geostationary satellite orbit, fixed- satellite service systems for the protection of geostationary satellite networks. 2.................. Wireless Tele- Title: Utilizing the Lower Communications. 37 GHz Band (WT Docket No. 24-243); Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Services (GN Docket No. 14-177) Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order, Sixth Report and Order, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking establishing a licensing framework for use of the 37-37.6 GHz band (Lower 37 GHz band). 3.................. Wireline Competition.. Title: Caller ID Authentication on Non-IP Networks to Block Robocalls (WC Docket No. 17-97) Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes to develop a framework for evaluating whether non-IP caller ID authentication solutions are developed and reasonably available, as required by the TRACED Act, proposes to conclude that certain existing solutions satisfy those requirements, and proposes to require that providers that continue to rely on non-IP networks implement non-IP caller ID authentication solutions. 4.................. International......... Title: Clarifying Foreign Ownership Rules (GN Docket No. 25-149)

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Notice 29 Apr 2025 broadcasting, fcc, regulatory requirements, compliance, children's television

📺FCC Notice on Comments for Children's Educational Programming Regulations

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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