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FCC Updates Delegation Rules
The FCC finalizes rule changes to clarify and standardize delegated authority among its Bureaus and Offices, allowing them to adopt certain rule amendments without prior notice and comment under specific APA exemptions.

FCC Blocks Labs Tied to Foreign Adversaries From Approving Devices for the US Market
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a new rule that prohibits any testing lab owned or controlled by entities deemed a national security threat from certifying electronic devices for sale in the United States. While many affected entities are Chinese, the rule also applies to companies and governments from Russia, Iran, North Korea, and other designated adversaries.

FCC Updates Emissions Rules for the 24 GHz Band
The FCC has updated emissions rules for the 24 GHz spectrum to align with international standards set by WRC-19. These changes aim to protect satellite-based weather and climate monitoring in the adjacent 23.6–24.0 GHz band. Immediate Phase 1 limits are in place, with stricter Phase 2 limits required for new equipment starting September 1, 2027.

FCC creates voluntary cybersecurity labelling program for smart products
FCC creates voluntary cybersecurity labelling program for smart products

FCC proposed a new regulation for Wi-Fi 6 GHz band for very low power (VLP) devices.
FCC proposed a new regulation for 6 GHz band for VLP device.

New FCC KDB on U-NII 6 GHz Bands (U-NII Bands 5-8) – Wi-Fi 6
On 9th December 2020, FCC published Knowledge Data Base (KDB) Publication 987594 providing guidance for obtaining an equipment authorization under the certification procedures for products and modules that operate under Part 15 Subpart E within the U-NII 6 GHz Bands (U-NII Bands 5-8).