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Notice2026-217322026-10-26

Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Announces Upper C-Band Clearinghouse Selection Criteria and Submission Process

Federal Communications Commission

Abstract

In this document, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) announces that it has received detailed selection criteria and related submission instructions for proposals for the position of Upper C-band Clearinghouse. In Upper C-band (3.98-4.2 GHz); Expanding Flexible Use of the 3.7 to 4.2 GHz Band, GN Docket Nos. 25-59 and 18- 122, Report and Order, Order of Proposed Modification, and Order on Reconsideration, FCC 26-46 (July 24, 2026) (Upper C-band R&O), the Commission provided for the creation of an independent, third-party Upper C-band Clearinghouse to oversee the cost-related aspects of the Upper C-band transition, including the receipt, review, and disposition of all actual cost and lump sum reimbursement claims. The Upper C-band Clearinghouse will also administer the rebates for adjacent band radio altimeter retrofits.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice.
Dates
Potential clearinghouse candidates must email the selection committee with any questions about the selection criteria or submission requirements no later than October 23, 2026. Potential clearinghouse candidates must submit proposals according to the filing instructions contained in the selection committee's notification no later than November 9, 2026.

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 [GN Docket No. 25-59; DA 26-1099; FR ID 373608] AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In this document, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) announces that it has received detailed selection criteria and related submission instructions for proposals for the position of Upper C-band Clearinghouse. In Upper C-band (3.98-4.2 GHz); Expanding Flexible Use of the 3.7 to 4.2 GHz Band, GN Docket Nos. 25-59 and 18-122, Report and Order, Order of Proposed Modification, and Order on Reconsideration, FCC 26-46 (July 24, 2026) ( Upper C-band R&O ), the Commission provided for the creation of an independent, third-party Upper C-band Clearinghouse to oversee the cost-related aspects of the Upper C-band transition, including the receipt, review, and disposition of all actual cost and lump sum reimbursement claims. The Upper C-band Clearinghouse will also administer the rebates for adjacent band radio altimeter retrofits. DATES: Potential clearinghouse candidates must email the selection committee with any questions about the selection criteria or submission requirements no later than October 23, 2026. Potential clearinghouse candidates must submit proposals according to the filing instructions contained in the selection committee's notification no later than November 9, 2026. ADDRESSES: Potential candidate questions and submissions should be emailed to RPCSelectionCommittee@gmail.com . For detailed instructions fo…

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Citation: 91 FR 67313