Federal Register #2026-06992

FCC Rule: Foreign Adversary Attestation and Disclosure for Communications License Holders

This opportunity concerns a new FCC rule impacting communications license and authorization holders: - Government Buyer: - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - Scope of Rule: - Applies to holders of FCC licenses, authorizations, and approvals across multiple communications sectors - Affected license types include: - Wireless services (e.g., 4G/5G broadband-capable geographic-area wireless licenses, frequency coordinator certifications) - Broadcast licenses (AM, FM, TV, Low Power FM, FM Translator, FM Booster, Class A TV, Low Power TV, TV Translator, Cable Television Relay Service) - International broadcast station licenses - Section 310(b) declaratory rulings - Section 325(c) authorizations - Submarine cable landing licenses - Domestic and international Section 214 authorizations - Eligible Telecommunications Carriers (ETCs) - Interconnected VoIP direct access to numbering resources authorizations - Key Requirements: - License holders must attest and disclose whether they are owned, controlled, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign adversary - Streamlined filing process for attestations and disclosures, with requirements tailored by license type and entity size - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are referenced - Purpose: - Enhance transparency and protect national security interests in communications networks by identifying and mitigating risks associated with foreign adversary control - OEMs/Vendors: - Only the FCC is mentioned; no commercial OEMs or vendors are specified

Description

This final rule by the Federal Communications Commission addresses the risks posed by foreign adversary control over FCC licenses and authorizations. It requires a broad range of license holders to attest and disclose whether they are owned, controlled, or subject to the jurisdiction of a foreign adversary. The rule defines categories of licenses subject to these requirements and establishes a streamlined process for filing attestations and disclosures. The goal is to enhance transparency and protect national security interests in communications networks.

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