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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of information collection rules related to public safety communications in the 4.9 GHz band. These rules aim to gather detailed technical data from public safety agencies, which must be submitted to the FCC's Universal Licensing System starting December 9, 2024. The data collection involves new licensing requests and updates for existing operations, with a deadline for incumbent licensees set for June 9, 2025. The efforts are part of an initiative to enhance public safety communication measures in this frequency band.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced the compliance date for a rule requiring manufacturers of certain video devices and services to make closed captioning settings accessible for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. The compliance date for this requirement is set for August 17, 2026. This rule aligns with the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, ensuring that video programming with captions is fully accessible, especially for devices with next-generation operating systems. The rule change was confirmed after the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved the related information collection requirements.