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Notice2026-135182026-07-06

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) 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 apply such prohibitions to communications equipment added to the Covered List in 2024 or earlier.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice.
Dates
As described in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below, this prohibition takes effect July 16, 2026.
Effective Date
2026-07-16

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 26-635; FR ID 354261] AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In this document, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) and the Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) 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 apply such prohibitions to communications equipment added to the Covered List in 2024 or earlier. DATES: As described in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below, this prohibition takes effect July 16, 2026. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chris Smeenk, Attorney Advisor, at 202-418-1630 or Chris.Smeenk@fcc.gov , or Rebecca Clinton, Deputy Chief, Legal, at 202-418-7815 or Rebecca.Clinton@fcc.gov , Operations and Emergency Management Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Public Notice released on June 26, 2026 in PS Docket No. 26-72, DA 26-635. The full text of this document is available at: https://www.fcc.gov/​document/​fcc-prohibits-importation-and-marketing-certain-covered-equipment . In November 2022, the Commission adopted rules to prohibit

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Full Document

Citation: 91 FR 41023