Federal Register #2026-21352

FCC Proposes Records-System Updates for the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposes privacy and records-system updates for its National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP); this notice is not a procurement request. - Government buyer: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), including its Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB). - Procurement status: No products or services are requested for purchase, and no contract opportunity or award is described. - Program context: The records system supports state certification and distribution of specialized customer premises equipment and related services, but these are not items being solicited here. - Proposed records changes: Updates would cover the system’s purposes and the categories of individuals and records included, including records concerning participant misconduct and suspension or debarment. - Notable requirements: Proposed routine uses address preventing fraud, waste, and abuse and disclosures related to suspension and debarment; an existing law-enforcement routine use would also be revised. The notice invites comments on the proposed routine uses. - OEMs and vendors: None are identified.

Description

The Federal Communications Commission proposes to modify its existing FCC/CGB-3, National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), system of records under the Privacy Act. The system contains information submitted by state-certified equipment distribution programs to maintain certification and support distribution of specialized equipment and related services. The modification updates system purposes and covered individuals and records, adds two routine uses concerning fraud, waste, and abuse and suspension and debarment, and revises an existing law-enforcement routine use. Comments on the routine uses are due November 18, 2026.

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