FCC Seeks Comment on Additional Covered List Restrictions

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated a proceeding that could limit the importation and marketing of certain foreign-produced unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and UAS critical components and certain communications and video surveillance equipment produced by DJI that already have FCC equipment authorizations. The FCC is also seeking comment on prohibiting the importation and marketing of certain foreign-produced “military grade” UAS and UAS critical components. The proposals would extend the impact of Covered List designations beyond new or modified equipment.

On July 1, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a tentative agenda for the FCC’s July Open Meeting, which is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22 at 10:30 AM ET. The agenda is focused on “speed, simplicity, security, and spectrum abundance” to ensure the future of American communications leadership. Details on the five items expected to be considered at the Open Meeting are summarized below:

On June 4, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a tentative agenda for the FCC’s June Open Meeting, which is scheduled for Thursday, June 25 at 10:30 AM ET. The agenda reflects Chairman Brendan Carr’s continued emphasis on national security, review of the universal service programs, and minimizing regulatory fees and delays in infrastructure deployment. Details on the five items expected to be considered at the Open Meeting are summarized below:

Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) Chairman Brendan Carr released a tentative agenda for the FCC’s May Open Meeting headlined with a new proceeding that could remake aspects of the $4.5 billion High Cost program. The other three items on the May agenda advance existing efforts to improve the Broadband Data Collection (BDC), the robocall regulatory regime and the disaster outage reporting system. The FCC’s May Open Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, at 10:30 a.m. ET, and details on the four expected items to be considered at the Open Meeting are summarized below: