Federal Register #2026-15120

FCC Proposed Rulemaking for Submarine Cable Landing Licensees to Address National Security Risks

This opportunity involves a proposed rulemaking by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding submarine cable landing licensees and associated equipment. - Government Buyer: - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - Scope of Rulemaking: - Revises rules and procedures for submarine cable landing licenses - Focuses on addressing national security, law enforcement, foreign policy, and trade policy risks - Key Proposals: - New routine conditions for licensees and owners/operators of submarine line terminal equipment (SLTE) - Certification requirements to prevent use of equipment from entities owned or controlled by foreign adversaries - Enhanced oversight, reporting, and removal of covered equipment and services from submarine cable systems - Public Input: - FCC is seeking comments on the impact of these rules, especially for small entities - Considering alternatives to minimize compliance burdens - Procurement Details: - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are mentioned - No direct procurement of products or services is specified in this notice

Description

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposes new rules and conditions for submarine cable landing licensees to address national security concerns related to submarine line terminal equipment (SLTE). The rulemaking seeks public comments on routine conditions for licensees and owners/operators of SLTE, including certification requirements and oversight improvements. The FCC aims to prevent national security risks posed by foreign adversaries and improve the security and resilience of submarine cable systems. Comments are due by August 26, 2026, with reply comments due by September 25, 2026.

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