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  • 2020-28907 — Further Streamlining FCC Rules Governing Satellite Services
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11880
    Reading Time:about 40 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) introduced a new rule to simplify licensing procedures for satellite services. This rule allows operators to obtain a unified license for both space and earth stations, which streamlines the authorization process by eliminating unnecessary reporting requirements and aligning the build-out timelines for these stations. The rule is designed to reduce regulatory burdens, enhance operational flexibility for satellite operators, and ensure that information provided is not redundant. The changes aim to foster better efficiency within the satellite services sector, ultimately benefiting both providers and users.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC made a new rule that helps satellite companies get one license instead of two, which makes things easier and faster for everyone using or providing satellite services. But some of the steps needed can be hard to understand and might be tricky and more expensive for smaller businesses.

  • 2024-31486 — Preventing Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern or Covered Persons
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 1636
    Reading Time:about 9 hours

    The Department of Justice has issued a final rule to implement Executive Order 14117, which aims to prevent certain countries or individuals from accessing sensitive personal and government-related data of Americans. This rule identifies specific data transactions that are either prohibited or restricted due to national security risks posed by foreign interests. The regulation outlines prohibited data transactions and establishes procedures to authorize or restrict them through licensing. It aims to protect U.S. national security by limiting access to sensitive data by countries considered to be a threat.

    Simple Explanation

    The rule is like a new, super-strong lock that the U.S. is putting on important personal and government secrets to stop certain countries or people that might be dangerous from sneaking a peek. This lock has special rules about who can look at these secrets and how they can do it.