Promoting Technological Solutions To Combat Contraband Wireless Device Use in Correctional Facilities

Abstract

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) takes further steps to facilitate the deployment and viability of technological solutions used to combat contraband wireless devices in correctional facilities. The Second Report and Order adopts a framework requiring the disabling of contraband wireless devices detected in correctional facilities upon satisfaction of certain criteria, and we address issues involving oversight, wireless provider liability, and treatment of 911 calls. The Second Report and Order further adopts rules requiring advance notice of certain wireless provider network changes to promote and maintain contraband interdiction system effectiveness.

Action & Dates

Action: Final rule.
Dates: This final rule is effective September 13, 2021, with the exception of the revisions to Sec. 20.23, which are delayed. The Commission will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date for those revisions.
Effective Date: 2021-09-13

CFR References

47 CFR Part 20

Topics

Administrative practice and procedureCommon carriersCommunicationsCommunications common carriersCommunications equipmentEnvironmental impact statementsRadioReporting and recordkeeping requirementsSatellitesSecurity measuresTelecommunicationsTelephone

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Federal Communications Commission 47 CFR Part 20 [GN Docket No. 13-111; FCC 21-82; FR ID 39494] AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) takes further steps to facilitate the deployment and viability of technological solutions used to combat contraband wireless devices in correctional facilities. The Second Report and Order adopts a framework requiring the disabling of contraband wireless devices detected in correctional facilities upon satisfaction of certain criteria, and we address issues involving oversight, wireless provider liability, and treatment of 911 calls. The Second Report and Order further adopts rules requiring advance notice of certain wireless provider network changes to promote and maintain contraband interdiction system effectiveness. DATES: This final rule is effective September 13, 2021, with the exception of the revisions to § 20.23, which are delayed. The Commission will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date for those revisions. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Conway of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Mobility Division, at (202) 418-2887 or Melissa.Conway@fcc.gov . For information regarding the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) information collection requirements contained in this document, contact Cathy Williams, Office of Managing Director, at (202) 418-2918 or Cathy.Williams@fcc…

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Citation: 86 FR 44635