Rule2023-08309
Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization Program; Correction
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Published
April 21, 2023
Effective
April 21, 2023
Issuing agencies
Federal Communications Commission
Abstract
On February 6, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission revised Commission rules. That document inadvertently failed to update the requirements for changes in name, address, ownership, or control of grantee in the case of a transaction affecting the grantee. This document corrects the final regulations.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 77 (Friday, April 21, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 24493]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-08309]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
47 CFR Part 2
[ET Docket No. 21-232, EA Docket No. 21-233; FR ID 136323]
Protecting Against National Security Threats to the
Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization
Program; Correction
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Correcting amendments.
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SUMMARY: On February 6, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission
revised Commission rules. That document inadvertently failed to update
the requirements for changes in name, address, ownership, or control of
grantee in the case of a transaction affecting the grantee. This
document corrects the final regulations.
DATES: Effective April 21, 2023.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jamie Coleman, Office of Engineering
and Technology, (202) 418-2705 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fcb69d919599d2bf939099919d92bcbabfbfd29b938a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dc96bdb1b5b9f29fb3b0b9b1bdb29c9a9f9ff2bbb3aa">[email protected]</span></a>. For additional
information concerning the Paperwork Reduction Act information
collection requirements contained in this document, contact Nicole
Ongele, (202) 418-2991 or send an email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ce9e9c8f8ea8adade0a9a1b8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="61313320210702024f060e17">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's
document, in ET Docket No. 21-232 and EA Docket No. 21-233, released on
March 20, 2023. This document corrects an unintentionally omitted rule
subparagraph in the final rules appendix of FCC 22-84, which was
published in the Federal Register on February 6, 2023 (88 FR 7592).
List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 2
Communications equipment, Radio, Telecommunications.
Accordingly, 47 CFR part 2 is corrected by making the following
correcting amendments:
PART 2--FREQUENCY ALLOCATIONS AND RADIO TREATY MATTERS; GENERAL
RULES AND REGULATIONS
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1. The authority citation for part 2 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 302a, 303, and 336 unless otherwise
noted.
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2. Amend Sec. 2.929 by revising paragraph (d) to read as follows:
Sec. 2.929 Changes in name, address, ownership or control of grantee.
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(d) In the case of transactions affecting the grantee, such as a
transfer of control or sale to another company, mergers, or transfer of
manufacturing rights, notice must be given to the Commission via the
internet at <a href="https://apps.fcc.gov/eas">https://apps.fcc.gov/eas</a> within 60 days after the
consummation of the transaction.
(1) The notice described in the introductory text to this paragraph
(d) must include:
(i) A written and signed certification that, as of the date of the
filing of the notice, the equipment to which the change applies is not
prohibited from receiving an equipment authorization pursuant to Sec.
2.903;
(ii) An affirmative or negative statement as to whether the
applicant is identified on the Covered List, established pursuant to
Sec. 1.50002 of this chapter, as an entity producing covered
communications equipment; and
(iii) The written and signed certifications required under Sec.
2.911(d)(7).
(2) Depending on the circumstances in each case, the Commission may
require new applications for certification. In reaching a decision, the
Commission will consider whether the acquiring party can adequately
ensure and accept responsibility for continued compliance with the
regulations. In general, new applications for each device will not be
required. A single application for certification may be filed covering
all the affected equipment.
Federal Communications Commission.
Ronald Repasi,
Acting Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology.
[FR Doc. 2023-08309 Filed 4-20-23; 8:45 am]
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