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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 5933
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has announced that the President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC) will meet on February 26, 2025, via teleconference. This meeting will cover discussions on the committee's current activities, cybersecurity initiatives, and will feature talks from administration and CISA leaders. Public participation is allowed, but individuals must register by February 24, 2025. Interested parties can submit comments by February 19, 2025, and access meeting materials at the provided online link.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is having a special phone meeting on February 26, 2025, to talk about keeping our internet and gadgets safe. People can listen to the call, but need to sign up by February 24, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10926
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will hold an Open Meeting on February 27, 2025, starting at 10:30 a.m. in Washington, DC. The meeting is public, but attendees must go through security checks at the entrance. The event will be livestreamed on the FCC website and YouTube, with accommodations available for people with disabilities. Members of the press are welcome and have the opportunity to ask questions after the meeting.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC is having a public meeting where they will discuss plans to update old rules about how they sell the right to use certain invisible airwaves used for phone and internet, and this will help them prepare for a big sale of those airwave rights next year.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101012
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on the proposed collection of information to improve its processes and reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The FCC is interested in the necessity, practicality, and clarity of the information collected, as well as ways to minimize the burden on businesses, particularly small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The collection aims to facilitate efficient communication between property owners and local carriers in telecommunications, ensuring competition and compliance with radiofrequency exposure limits. Public feedback is encouraged before February 11, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    In a fun game, the FCC is asking people to share ideas to make writing less of a chore for everyone, especially tiny companies with only a few helpers. They're also figuring out how to make sharing information quicker using cool technology.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102144
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Communications Commission's Enforcement Bureau released an order on December 10, 2024, telling 2,411 companies to fix issues with their Robocall Mitigation Database certifications. These problems include missing or incomplete robocall mitigation plans and certifications. If the companies don't resolve these issues by December 31, 2024, they risk being removed from the database, which would force other service providers to stop accepting calls directly from them. Companies need to either correct these deficiencies or explain why the bureau shouldn't remove their certification.

    Simple Explanation

    The government told over 2,000 companies they have to fix their robocall plans because they're missing important details. If they don't fix these issues by the end of the year, everyone else might have to stop taking phone calls from these companies.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13447
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on the future of the Part 36 separations rules. These rules help determine how costs are split between state and federal jurisdictions in the telecommunications industry. The FCC is considering whether these rules should be permanently frozen, reformed, or allowed to become outdated as technology and market conditions change. Comments are due by April 23, 2025, with reply comments due by May 8, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants to know what people think about some phone rules that decide who pays for whatβ€”states or the whole country. They're asking if these rules should stay the same, change, or go away because of new technology.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11318
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments as part of its effort to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The FCC is specifically asking for feedback on whether the proposed information collection is necessary and useful, whether its burden estimation is accurate, and how to improve the collection process, especially for small businesses. The notice outlines the revised rules for licensing and spectrum usage by commercial and space earth stations and provides a detailed burden estimate, including time and cost burdens. Public comments are due by May 5, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants to know what people think about some rules they have for collecting information because they want to make it easier and clearer for everyone, especially little businesses, to share what they know without hassles. They're asking if the rules work well, if they're fair, and how they can be better.