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Improving Video Relay Service and Direct Video Calling; Implementing Kari's Law and Section 506 of RAY BAUM'S Act; Inquiry Concerning 911 Access, Routing and Location in Enterprise Communications Systems; Amending the Definition of Interconnected VoIP Service; Video Relay Service Call Handling
Publication Date:
2020-10-23		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-21316 / Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 67447
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-21316		 Pages:
67447-67450 (4 pages)
Effective On:
2020-10-23		 Action:
Final rule; announcement of effective and compliance dates.

Dates: Effective date: The rule is effective October 23, 2020. The amendments to Sec. Sec. 64.611, 64.613, and 64.615, published at 84 FR 26364, June 6, 2019, and Sec. Sec. 64.604 and 64.606, published at 85 FR 27309, May 8, 2020, are effective October 23, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-21316
Rates for Interstate Inmate Calling Services
Publication Date:
2020-10-23		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-19951 / Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 67450
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-19951		 Pages:
67450-67462 (13 pages)
Effective On:
2020-11-23		 Action:
Final rule.

Dates: The rules adopted in this document take effect on November 23, 2020.

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Rates for Interstate Inmate Calling Services
Publication Date:
2020-10-23		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-19954 / Proposed Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 67480
Comments Close:
2020-12-22		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-19954		 Pages:
67480-67507 (28 pages)
Effective On:
2020-11-23		 Action:
Proposed rule.

Dates: Comments are due November 23, 2020. Reply Comments are due December 22, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-19954
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority
Publication Date:
2020-10-23		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-23458 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 67540
Comments Close:
2020-12-22		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-23458		 Pages:
67540-67541 (2 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Notice and request for comments.

Dates: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before December 22, 2020. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-23458
Amendment of the Commission's Rules Regarding Duplication of Programming on Commonly Owned Radio Stations; Modernization of Media Initiative
Publication Date:
2020-10-22		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-21319 / Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 67303
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-21319		 Pages:
67303-67309 (7 pages)
Effective On:
2020-10-22		 Action:
Final rule.

Dates: This rule is effective October 22, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-21319
Facilitating Shared Use in the 3100-3550 MHz Band
Publication Date:
2020-10-21		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22529 / Proposed Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 66888
Comments Close:
2020-11-20		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22529		 Pages:
66888-66906 (19 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Proposed rule.

Dates: Interested parties may file comments on or before November 20, 2020; and reply comments on or before December 7, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22529
Rates for Interstate Inmate Calling Services
Publication Date:
2020-10-20		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22564 / Proposed Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 66512
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22564		 Pages:
66512-66513 (2 pages)
Effective On:
2020-09-24		 Action:
Proposed rule; availability of supplemental information.

Dates: The public notice was effective on September 24, 2020.

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Information Collections Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget
Publication Date:
2020-10-20		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-23207 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 66558
Comments Close:
2020-11-19		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-23207		 Pages:
66558-66563 (6 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Notice and request for comments.

Dates: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted on or before November 19, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-23207
Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements
Publication Date:
2020-10-19		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22981 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 66333
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22981		 Pages:
66333-66333 (1 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Petitions for reconsideration.

Dates: Oppositions to the Petitions must be filed on or before November 3, 2020. Replies to an opposition must be filed on or before November 13, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22981
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
Publication Date:
2020-10-15		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22822 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 65401
Comments Close:
2020-12-14		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22822		 Pages:
65401-65402 (2 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Notice and request for comments.

Dates: Written comments should be submitted on or before December 14, 2020. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contacts below as soon as possible.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22822
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
Publication Date:
2020-10-15		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22823 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 65402
Comments Close:
2020-12-14		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22823		 Pages:
65402-65402 (1 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Notice and request for comments.

Dates: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before December 14, 2020. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22823
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission under Delegated Authority
Publication Date:
2020-10-15		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22845 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 65402
Comments Close:
2020-12-14		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22845		 Pages:
65402-65403 (2 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Notice and request for comments.

Dates: Written comments should be submitted on or before December 14, 2020. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contacts below as soon as possible.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22845
Announcement of Renewal of Charter of the FCC Consumer Advisory Committee
Publication Date:
2020-10-15		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22751 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 65403
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22751		 Pages:
65403-65404 (2 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Notice.

Dates: Renewed for two years, starting October 16, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22751
Schedule of Application Fees
Publication Date:
2020-10-15		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-21530 / Proposed Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 65566
Comments Close:
2020-11-16		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-21530		 Pages:
65566-65608 (43 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Proposed rule.

Dates: Comments due on or before November 16, 2020; and reply comments due on or before November 30, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-21530
internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service Compensation
Publication Date:
2020-10-14		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22530 / Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 64971
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22530		 Pages:
64971-64978 (8 pages)
Effective On:
2020-12-01		 Action:
Final rule.

Dates: Effective Date: This compensation methodology and per-minute rate of compensation applicable to IP CTS providers is effective December 1, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22530
Rule Modifications Reflecting New Address Location of Commission Headquarters
Publication Date:
2020-10-13		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-19544 / Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 64404
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-19544		 Pages:
64404-64411 (8 pages)
Effective On:
2020-10-13		 Action:
Final rule.

Dates: Effective October 13, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-19544
Second Meeting of the World Radiocommunication Conference Advisory Committee
Publication Date:
2020-10-13		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22538 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 64460
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22538		 Pages:
64460-64460 (1 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Notice.

Dates: October 20, 2020; 11:00 a.m. EDT.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22538
Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
Publication Date:
2020-10-13		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22478 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 64460
Comments Close:
2020-12-14		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22478		 Pages:
64460-64461 (2 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Notice and request for comments.

Dates: Written comments should be submitted on or before December 14, 2020. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contacts below as soon as possible.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22478
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
Publication Date:
2020-10-13		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22479 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 64461
Comments Close:
2020-12-14		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22479		 Pages:
64461-64462 (2 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Notice and request for comments.

Dates: Written comments should be submitted on or before December 14, 2020. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contacts below as soon as possible.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22479
Accelerating Wireline and Wireless Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment
Publication Date:
2020-10-09		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-19686 / Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 64061
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-19686		 Pages:
64061-64061 (1 pages)
Effective On:
2020-10-09		 Action:
Correcting amendment.

Dates: Effective October 9, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-19686
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority
Publication Date:
2020-10-23		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-23458 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 67540
Comments Close:
2020-12-22		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-23458		 Pages:
67540-67541 (2 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Notice and request for comments.

Dates: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before December 22, 2020. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-23458
Information Collections Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget
Publication Date:
2020-10-20		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-23207 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 66558
Comments Close:
2020-11-19		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-23207		 Pages:
66558-66563 (6 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Notice and request for comments.

Dates: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted on or before November 19, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-23207
Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements
Publication Date:
2020-10-19		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22981 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 66333
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22981		 Pages:
66333-66333 (1 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Petitions for reconsideration.

Dates: Oppositions to the Petitions must be filed on or before November 3, 2020. Replies to an opposition must be filed on or before November 13, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22981
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
Publication Date:
2020-10-15		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22822 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 65401
Comments Close:
2020-12-14		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22822		 Pages:
65401-65402 (2 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Notice and request for comments.

Dates: Written comments should be submitted on or before December 14, 2020. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contacts below as soon as possible.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22822
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
Publication Date:
2020-10-15		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22823 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 65402
Comments Close:
2020-12-14		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22823		 Pages:
65402-65402 (1 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Notice and request for comments.

Dates: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before December 14, 2020. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22823
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission under Delegated Authority
Publication Date:
2020-10-15		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22845 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 65402
Comments Close:
2020-12-14		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22845		 Pages:
65402-65403 (2 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Notice and request for comments.

Dates: Written comments should be submitted on or before December 14, 2020. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contacts below as soon as possible.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22845
Announcement of Renewal of Charter of the FCC Consumer Advisory Committee
Publication Date:
2020-10-15		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22751 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 65403
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22751		 Pages:
65403-65404 (2 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Notice.

Dates: Renewed for two years, starting October 16, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22751
Second Meeting of the World Radiocommunication Conference Advisory Committee
Publication Date:
2020-10-13		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22538 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 64460
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22538		 Pages:
64460-64460 (1 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Notice.

Dates: October 20, 2020; 11:00 a.m. EDT.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22538
Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
Publication Date:
2020-10-13		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22478 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 64460
Comments Close:
2020-12-14		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22478		 Pages:
64460-64461 (2 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Notice and request for comments.

Dates: Written comments should be submitted on or before December 14, 2020. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contacts below as soon as possible.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22478
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
Publication Date:
2020-10-13		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22479 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 64461
Comments Close:
2020-12-14		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22479		 Pages:
64461-64462 (2 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Notice and request for comments.

Dates: Written comments should be submitted on or before December 14, 2020. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contacts below as soon as possible.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22479
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
Publication Date:
2020-10-09		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22409 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 64147
Comments Close:
2020-12-08		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22409		 Pages:
64147-64148 (2 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Notice and request for comments.

Dates: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before December 8, 2020. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22409
Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget
Publication Date:
2020-10-09		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22410 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 64148
Comments Close:
2020-11-09		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22410		 Pages:
64148-64149 (2 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Notice and request for comments.

Dates: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted on or before November 9, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22410
Information Collection Being Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Emergency Review and Approval
Publication Date:
2020-10-08		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22305 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 63551
Comments Close:
2020-10-29		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22305		 Pages:
63551-63552 (2 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Notice and request for comments.

Dates: Written comments or recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted on or before October 29, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22305
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau and Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Announce Temporary Filing Freeze on the Acceptance and Processing of Certain Applications for the 4940-4990 MHz Band
Publication Date:
2020-10-08		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22217 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 63553
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22217		 Pages:
63553-63553 (1 pages)
Effective On:
2020-09-08		 Action:
Notice.

Dates: Effective September 8, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22217
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
Publication Date:
2020-10-07		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-21492 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 63273
Comments Close:
2020-12-07		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-21492		 Pages:
63273-63274 (2 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Notice and request for comments.

Dates: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before December 7, 2020. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-21492
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Announces C-Band Relocation Coordinator
Publication Date:
2020-10-06		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22086 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 63112
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22086		 Pages:
63112-63112 (1 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Notice.

Dates: The Order was released on September 25, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22086
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Seeks To Determine Parties' Continuing Interest in Specific Petitions for Preemption of State Consumer Protection Requirements
Publication Date:
2020-10-06		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22010 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 63112
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22010		 Pages:
63112-63113 (2 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Notice.

Dates: Petitioners may file a letter on or before November 20, 2020. Unless Petitioners take action as described, the specified Petitions will be dismissed on November 20, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22010
Meeting of the Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee
Publication Date:
2020-10-06		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22029 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 63113
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22029		 Pages:
63113-63114 (2 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Notice.

Dates: October 29 and 30, 2020. The meeting will come to order at 11 a.m. each day.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22029
Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget
Publication Date:
2020-10-05		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-21880 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 62726
Comments Close:
2020-11-04		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-21880		 Pages:
62726-62728 (3 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Notice and request for comments.

Dates: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted on or before November 4, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-21880
Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program
Publication Date:
2020-10-05		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-21896 / Notice		 Document Citation:
85 FR 62728
Comments Close:
2022-05-05		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-21896		 Pages:
62728-62729 (2 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Notice of Establishment of Two Matching Programs.

Dates: Written comments are due on or before November 4, 2020. This computer matching program will commence on November 4, 2020, and will conclude on May 5, 2022.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-21896
Rates for Interstate Inmate Calling Services
Publication Date:
2020-10-23		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-19954 / Proposed Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 67480
Comments Close:
2020-12-22		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-19954		 Pages:
67480-67507 (28 pages)
Effective On:
2020-11-23		 Action:
Proposed rule.

Dates: Comments are due November 23, 2020. Reply Comments are due December 22, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-19954
Facilitating Shared Use in the 3100-3550 MHz Band
Publication Date:
2020-10-21		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22529 / Proposed Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 66888
Comments Close:
2020-11-20		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22529		 Pages:
66888-66906 (19 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Proposed rule.

Dates: Interested parties may file comments on or before November 20, 2020; and reply comments on or before December 7, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22529
Rates for Interstate Inmate Calling Services
Publication Date:
2020-10-20		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22564 / Proposed Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 66512
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22564		 Pages:
66512-66513 (2 pages)
Effective On:
2020-09-24		 Action:
Proposed rule; availability of supplemental information.

Dates: The public notice was effective on September 24, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22564
Schedule of Application Fees
Publication Date:
2020-10-15		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-21530 / Proposed Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 65566
Comments Close:
2020-11-16		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-21530		 Pages:
65566-65608 (43 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Proposed rule.

Dates: Comments due on or before November 16, 2020; and reply comments due on or before November 30, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-21530
Exemptions Implemented Under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991
Publication Date:
2020-10-09		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22331 / Proposed Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 64091
Comments Close:
2020-10-26		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22331		 Pages:
64091-64096 (6 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Proposed rule.

Dates: Comments are due on or before October 26, 2020, and reply comments are due on or before November 3, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22331
Review of Rules and Requirements for Priority Services
Publication Date:
2020-09-18		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-17267 / Proposed Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 59110
Comments Close:
2020-10-19		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-17267		 Pages:
59110-59130 (21 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Proposed rule.

Dates: Interested parties may file comments on or before October 19, 2020, and reply comments on or before November 17, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-17267
Updating the Commission's Ex Parte Rules; Correction
Publication Date:
2020-09-17		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-19949 / Proposed Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 58032
Comments Close:
2020-10-02		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-19949		 Pages:
58032-58032 (1 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Proposed rule; correction.

Dates: Comments due on or before October 2, 2020; reply comments due on or before October 19, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-19949
Petitions for Reconsideration of Action in Proceedings
Publication Date:
2020-09-14		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-16883 / Proposed Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 56549
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-16883		 Pages:
56549-56549 (1 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Petitions for Reconsideration.

Dates: Oppositions to the Petitions must be filed on or before September 29, 2020. Replies to an opposition must be filed on or before October 9, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-16883
Updating the Commission's Ex Parte Rules
Publication Date:
2020-09-02		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-17266 / Proposed Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 54523
Comments Close:
2020-11-02		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-17266		 Pages:
54523-54528 (6 pages)
Effective On:
2020-10-02		 Action:
Proposed rule.

Dates: Comments due on or before October 2, 2020; reply comments due on or before November 2, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-17266
Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions-Spring 2020
Publication Date:
2020-08-26		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-16769 / Proposed Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 52821
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-16769		 Pages:
52821-52849 (29 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Semiannual regulatory agenda.

Dates:

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-16769
Mitigation of Orbital Debris in the New Space Age
Publication Date:
2020-08-25		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-13184 / Proposed Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 52455
Comments Close:
2020-10-09		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-13184		 Pages:
52455-52470 (16 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Proposed rule.

Dates: Comments are due October 9, 2020. Reply comments are due November 9, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-13184
Petitions for Reconsideration of Action in Proceeding
Publication Date:
2020-08-20		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-16558 / Proposed Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 51401
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-16558		 Pages:
51401-51402 (2 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Petitions for Reconsideration.

Dates: Oppositions to the Petition must be filed on or before September 4, 2020. Replies to an opposition must be filed on or before September 14, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-16558
Establishing the Digital Opportunity Data Collection; Modernizing the FCC Form 477 Data Program
Publication Date:
2020-08-18		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-16356 / Proposed Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 50911
Comments Close:
2020-09-08		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-16356		 Pages:
50911-50936 (26 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Proposed rule.

Dates: Interested parties may file comments on or before September 8, 2020 and reply comments on or before September 17, 2020. Written comments on the Paperwork Reduction Act proposed information collection requirements must be submitted by the public, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and other interested parties on or before October 19, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-16356
Promoting Technological Solutions To Combat Contraband Wireless Device Use in Correctional Facilities
Publication Date:
2020-08-17		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-17335 / Proposed Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 49998
Comments Close:
2020-09-16		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-17335		 Pages:
49998-50001 (4 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Proposed rule.

Dates: Interested parties may file comments on or before September 16, 2020; and reply comments on or before October 1, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-17335
Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through FCC Programs
Publication Date:
2020-08-10		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-17223 / Proposed Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 48134
Comments Close:
2020-08-31		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-17223		 Pages:
48134-48144 (11 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Proposed rule.

Dates: Comments are due on or before August 31, 2020, and reply comments are due on or before September 14, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-17223
Reallocation of 470-512 MHz (T-Band) Spectrum
Publication Date:
2020-07-31		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-15707 / Proposed Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 46047
Comments Close:
2020-09-29		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-15707		 Pages:
46047-46063 (17 pages)
Effective On:
2020-08-31		 Action:
Proposed rule.

Dates: Interested parties may file comments on or before August 31, 2020; and reply comments on or before September 29, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-15707
Advanced Methods To Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls
Publication Date:
2020-07-31		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-16463 / Proposed Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 46063
Comments Close:
2020-09-29		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-16463		 Pages:
46063-46066 (4 pages)
Effective On:
2020-08-31		 Action:
Proposed rule.

Dates: Comments are due on or before August 31, 2020, and reply comments are due on or before September 29, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-16463
Unlicensed Use of the 6 GHz Band
Publication Date:
2020-07-27		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-16153 / Proposed Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 45158
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-16153		 Pages:
45158-45158 (1 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Petition for Reconsideration Dismissed.

Dates: Request for Petition of Reconsideration for the document published at 85 FR 31390, May 26, 2020, denied July 13, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-16153
Earth Stations in Motion
Publication Date:
2020-07-24		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-13784 / Proposed Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 44818
Comments Close:
2020-09-22		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-13784		 Pages:
44818-44821 (4 pages)
Effective On:
2020-08-24		 Action:
Proposed rule.

Dates: Comments are due August 24, 2020. Reply comments are due September 22, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-13784
Unlicensed Use of the 6 GHz Band
Publication Date:
2020-07-21		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-15476 / Proposed Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 44038
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-15476		 Pages:
44038-44038 (1 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Denial of request for comment period extension.

Dates: Request on comment extension for the proposed rule published at 85 FR 31997, May 28, 2020, denied June 16, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-15476
Improving Video Relay Service and Direct Video Calling; Implementing Kari's Law and Section 506 of RAY BAUM'S Act; Inquiry Concerning 911 Access, Routing and Location in Enterprise Communications Systems; Amending the Definition of Interconnected VoIP Service; Video Relay Service Call Handling
Publication Date:
2020-10-23		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-21316 / Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 67447
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-21316		 Pages:
67447-67450 (4 pages)
Effective On:
2020-10-23		 Action:
Final rule; announcement of effective and compliance dates.

Dates: Effective date: The rule is effective October 23, 2020. The amendments to Sec. Sec. 64.611, 64.613, and 64.615, published at 84 FR 26364, June 6, 2019, and Sec. Sec. 64.604 and 64.606, published at 85 FR 27309, May 8, 2020, are effective October 23, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-21316
Rates for Interstate Inmate Calling Services
Publication Date:
2020-10-23		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-19951 / Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 67450
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-19951		 Pages:
67450-67462 (13 pages)
Effective On:
2020-11-23		 Action:
Final rule.

Dates: The rules adopted in this document take effect on November 23, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-19951
Amendment of the Commission's Rules Regarding Duplication of Programming on Commonly Owned Radio Stations; Modernization of Media Initiative
Publication Date:
2020-10-22		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-21319 / Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 67303
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-21319		 Pages:
67303-67309 (7 pages)
Effective On:
2020-10-22		 Action:
Final rule.

Dates: This rule is effective October 22, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-21319
internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service Compensation
Publication Date:
2020-10-14		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22530 / Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 64971
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22530		 Pages:
64971-64978 (8 pages)
Effective On:
2020-12-01		 Action:
Final rule.

Dates: Effective Date: This compensation methodology and per-minute rate of compensation applicable to IP CTS providers is effective December 1, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22530
Rule Modifications Reflecting New Address Location of Commission Headquarters
Publication Date:
2020-10-13		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-19544 / Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 64404
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-19544		 Pages:
64404-64411 (8 pages)
Effective On:
2020-10-13		 Action:
Final rule.

Dates: Effective October 13, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-19544
Accelerating Wireline and Wireless Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment
Publication Date:
2020-10-09		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-19686 / Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 64061
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-19686		 Pages:
64061-64061 (1 pages)
Effective On:
2020-10-09		 Action:
Correcting amendment.

Dates: Effective October 9, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-19686
Facilitating Shared Use in the 3100-3550 MHz Band
Publication Date:
2020-10-09		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-22528 / Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 64062
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-22528		 Pages:
64062-64069 (8 pages)
Effective On:
2020-11-09		 Action:
Final rule.

Dates: Effective November 9, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-22528
Procedural Streamlining of Administrative Hearings
Publication Date:
2020-10-06		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-21090 / Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 63166
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-21090		 Pages:
63166-63185 (20 pages)
Effective On:
2020-11-05		 Action:
Final rule.

Dates: Effective November 5, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-21090
Table of Frequency Allocations
Publication Date:
2020-10-01		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-21178 / Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 61825
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-21178		 Pages:
61825-61871 (47 pages)
Effective On:
2020-10-01		 Action:
Final rule; technical amendment.

Dates: This technical amendment is effective October 1, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-21178
Television Broadcasting Services; Stamford, Connecticut
Publication Date:
2020-10-01		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-19545 / Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 61871
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-19545		 Pages:
61871-61871 (1 pages)
Effective On:
2020-10-01		 Action:
Final rule; application for review.

Dates: Effective October 1, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-19545
Uniform License Renewal, Discontinuance of Operation, and Geographic Partitioning and Spectrum Disaggregation Rules and Policies for Certain Wireless Radio Services; Rules To Facilitate the Use of Vehicular Repeater Units
Publication Date:
2020-09-28		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-20905 / Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 60718
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-20905		 Pages:
60718-60720 (3 pages)
Effective On:
2020-09-28		 Action:
Final rule; announcement of effective date.

Dates: The rule amendments contained in 47 CFR 1.949, 1.950, 1.953, 22.317, 22.947, 27.14(e), 27.14(q)(7), 27.14(r)(6), 27.14(s)(6), 27.14(t)(6), 27.17, 30.106, and 74.632(g) published at 82 FR 41530, September 1, 2017, and 47 CFR 90.175(b)(4) published at 81 FR 2106, January 15, 2016, are effective on September 28, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-20905
Use of Common Antenna Site; Modernization of Media Regulation Initiative
Publication Date:
2020-09-28		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-17806 / Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 60720
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-17806		 Pages:
60720-60723 (4 pages)
Effective On:
2020-09-28		 Action:
Final rule.

Dates: Effective September 28, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-17806
Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2020
Publication Date:
2020-09-23		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-19817 / Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 59864
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-19817		 Pages:
59864-59914 (51 pages)
Effective On:
2020-09-23		 Action:
Final rule.

Dates: Effective September 23, 2020. To avoid penalties and interest, regulatory fees should be paid by the due date of September 25, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-19817
Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism
Publication Date:
2020-09-21		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-20899 / Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 59196
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-20899		 Pages:
59196-59198 (3 pages)
Effective On:
2020-09-21		 Action:
Final rule.

Dates: Effective September 21, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-20899
Media Bureau Reorganization
Publication Date:
2020-09-18		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-18502 / Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 58295
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-18502		 Pages:
58295-58297 (3 pages)
Effective On:
2020-09-18		 Action:
Final rule.

Dates: Effective September 18, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-18502
Expanding Flexible Use of the 3.7 to 4.2 GHz Band
Publication Date:
2020-09-17		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-19687 / Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 57980
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-19687		 Pages:
57980-57982 (3 pages)
Effective On:
2020-09-17		 Action:
Final rule; corrections and announcement of compliance date.

Dates: Effective date: The corrections are effective September 17, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-19687
Expanding Flexible Use of the 3.7 to 4.2 GHz Band
Publication Date:
2020-09-16		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-19947 / Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 57765
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-19947		 Pages:
57765-57767 (3 pages)
Effective On:
N/A		 Action:
Final rule; announcement of compliance date.

Dates: Compliance with 47 CFR 27.1412(b)(3)(i), (d)(2), and (f) through (h); 27.1413(a)(2) and (3), (b), and (c)(3); 27.1414(b)(3), (b)(4)(iii), and (c)(1) through (3) and (6) and (7); 27.1415; 27.1416(a); 27.1417; 27.1421; and 27.1422(c), published at 85 FR 22804 on April 23, 2020, is required on September 16, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-19947
Implementation of the National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2018
Publication Date:
2020-09-16		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-16908 / Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 57767
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-16908		 Pages:
57767-57783 (17 pages)
Effective On:
2020-10-16		 Action:
Final rule.

Dates: Effective October 16, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-16908
Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, Connect America Fund
Publication Date:
2020-09-14		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-17728 / Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 56528
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-17728		 Pages:
56528-56529 (2 pages)
Effective On:
2020-09-14		 Action:
Final rule; announcement of effective date.

Dates: The amendments to Sec. 54.804(b) and (c) published at 85 FR 13773, March 10, 2020 are effective September 14, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-17728
Advanced Methods To Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls
Publication Date:
2020-09-14		 FR Document Number / Type:
2020-17268 / Rule		 Document Citation:
85 FR 56530
Comments Close:
N/A		 Agency/Docket Number:
2020-17268		 Pages:
56530-56534 (5 pages)
Effective On:
2020-10-14		 Action:
Final rule.

Dates: Effective October 14, 2020.

For more detailed information about this article, please visit: https://federalregister.gov/a/2020-17268