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NoticeOpen for Comment2026-066532026-04-06

Seeking Comment on Prohibiting Importation and Marketing of Previously Authorized Covered Communications Equipment Added to the Covered List in 2024 or Earlier

Federal Communications Commission

Abstract

In this document, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) and the Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) seek comment on proposing to prohibit the continued importation and marketing of certain previously authorized equipment that has been determined to pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons. Through Public Notice, acting pursuant to Sec. 2.939 of the Federal Communications Commission's rules, PSHSB and OET propose to apply such prohibitions to communications equipment added to the Covered List in 2024 or earlier.

Action & Dates

Action
Request for comments.
Dates
Comments are due on or before May 6, 2026.

Public Comment

Comments Close
2026-05-06 — Open for comment

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 [PSHSB & OET: PS Docket No. 26-72; DA 26-294; FR ID 339368] AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Request for comments. SUMMARY: In this document, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) and the Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) seek comment on proposing to prohibit the continued importation and marketing of certain previously authorized equipment that has been determined to pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons. Through Public Notice, acting pursuant to § 2.939 of the Federal Communications Commission's rules, PSHSB and OET propose to apply such prohibitions to communications equipment added to the Covered List in 2024 or earlier. DATES: Comments are due on or before May 6, 2026. ADDRESSES: Pursuant to §§ 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 1.415 , 1.419 , interested parties may file comments on or before the dates indicated on the first page of this document. You may submit comments, identified by PS Docket No. 26-72, by any of the following methods: Federal Communications Commission's Website: https://www.fcc.gov/​ecfs . Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the internet by accessing the ECFS: https://www.fcc.gov/​ecfs . Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an origin

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Citation: 91 FR 17275