The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released this Small Entity Compliance Guide (DA 25-803) pursuant to Section 212 of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996.
The guide is intended to help small businesses, non-profits, and governmental entities comply with new rules adopted in ET Docket No. 24-136, FCC 25-27, aimed at strengthening the integrity of the equipment authorization (EA) program.
The guide is intended to help small businesses, non-profits, and governmental entities comply with new rules adopted in ET Docket No. 24-136, FCC 25-27, aimed at strengthening the integrity of the equipment authorization (EA) program.
Key points include:
Objectives: Ensure that TCBs, measurement facilities, and accreditation bodies are not owned or controlled by prohibited entities that pose national security threats.
Compliance Requirements:
Objectives: Ensure that TCBs, measurement facilities, and accreditation bodies are not owned or controlled by prohibited entities that pose national security threats.
Compliance Requirements:
- - Certification that entities are not owned or controlled by prohibited actors (equity or voting interest ≥10%).
- - Mandatory reporting of equity/voting interests ≥5%.
- - Revocation of recognition for non-compliance or false information.
Recordkeeping & Reporting:
- - Maintain signed certifications for SDoC processes.
- - Update reports within 30 days of any ownership changes.
- - Provide details of associated entities if named on the FCC Covered List.
Implementation: Rules are effective 30 days after Federal Register publication, with OMB approval required for certain reporting sections.
The guide provides links to the full Report and Order, Federal Register summaries, and the FCC Covered List for reference.
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