Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through FCC Programs

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 Parts 1 and 54 [WC Docket No. 18-89; FCC 21-86; FR ID 41783] AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopts rules to modify the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program (Reimbursement Program) consistent with the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019, as modified by the Congressional Appropriations Act, 2021. DATES: Effective October 22, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Cruikshank, Wireline Competition Bureau, brian.cruikshank@fcc.gov , 202-418-3623 or TTY: 202-418-0484. ( printed page 46996) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a synopsis of the Commission's Third Report and Order in WC Docket No. 18-89; FCC 21-86, adopted July 13, 2021 and released July 14, 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission's headquarters will be closed to the general public until further notice. The full text of this document is available at the following internet address: https://www.fcc.gov/​document/​fcc-acts-protect-national-security-communications-supply-chain-0 . I. Introduction 1. The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) continues to play a leading role protecting the security of its communications networks and communications supply chain. Securing its nation's networks from those who would harm the United States and its people is more important than ever due to the outsi…