Federal Register #PS Docket No. 26-72

FCC Seeks Comments on Proposed Ban of Covered Communications Equipment

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public input on a proposed prohibition related to certain communications equipment: - Government Buyer: - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) - Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) - Scope of Proposal: - Prohibits continued importation and marketing of communications equipment previously authorized but now on the FCC's Covered List (added in 2024 or earlier) - Equipment identified as posing unacceptable risks to U.S. national security or the safety of U.S. persons - Does not affect continued use or operation of equipment already purchased and in use - Products/Services: - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities listed - Applies to categories of equipment on the Covered List, including those with integrated Kaspersky Lab cybersecurity or anti-virus software - Notable Requirements: - Seeking comments on national security, economic, and supply chain impacts - Input requested on implementation timelines and possible exemptions for equipment used in public safety, government facility security, or critical infrastructure surveillance - No procurement of goods or services is occurring; this is a regulatory request for public comment, not a solicitation for purchase

Description

The Federal Communications Commission's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau and Office of Engineering and Technology seek public comments on a proposal to prohibit the continued importation and marketing of certain previously authorized communications equipment added to the Covered List in 2024 or earlier. This equipment has been determined to pose an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security or the safety of U.S. persons. The prohibition would not affect the continued use of already-purchased equipment. The agency requests input on the national security, economic, and supply chain impacts of this proposed action, as well as on implementation timelines and potential exemptions.

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