# Federal Register #2026-19920

FCC Open Commission Meeting on Spectrum, Device, and Consumer Protection Rulemakings

**Buyer:** Federal Communications Commission
**Posted:** September 29, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-19920

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is convening an open commission meeting to discuss and potentially vote on several regulatory initiatives impacting spectrum management, device regulations, emergency services, and consumer protection.
- Government Buyer:
  - Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are mentioned in this notice
- Products/Services Requested:
  - No products or services are being directly procured or requested
  - No part numbers or quantities are provided
- Key Agenda Items:
  - Overhaul of FCC's National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules to clarify and streamline environmental review processes
  - Proposals to increase spectrum availability for space activities, including unlocking over 1,000 MHz in the 12.7 GHz and 42 GHz bands for satellite broadband and in-flight connectivity
    - Seeking comment on additional spectrum in Ku-, Ka-, and D-bands
  - Modernization of rules for unlicensed Ultra-Wideband (UWB) devices, including new categories for AI-enabled sensing
  - Exploration of modernization of the 911 emergency services framework
  - Updates to Telephone Consumer Protection Act rules to enhance consumer control over robocalls
- Unique or Notable Requirements:
  - The meeting is open to the public and will be webcast
  - Accommodations for disabilities are available upon request
  - No procurement activity is associated with this meeting

### Description

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will hold an open meeting on September 30, 2026, to consider various items related to spectrum management, unlicensed device regulations, emergency services, and consumer protection. Agenda items include an overhaul of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules to streamline environmental review processes, increasing spectrum availability for space activities, modernizing rules for unlicensed Ultra-Wideband (UWB) devices, exploring modernization of the 911 emergency services framework, and updating rules under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act to enhance consumer control over robocalls. The meeting will be webcast and is open to the public with security screening.

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