November 2024 Open Commission Meeting

The FCC held this Open Meeting on the subjects listed below:

Public Drafts of Meeting Items – The FCC is publicly releasing the draft text of each item expected to be considered at this Open Commission Meeting with the exception of items involving specific, enforcement-related matters including restricted proceedings and hearing designation orders. One-page cover sheets are included in the public drafts to help summarize each item. Links to these materials are provided below.

• Updating Security for Vital Infrastructure
  The Commission considered a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would undertake the first major comprehensive review of the Commission’s submarine cable rules since 2001. By this proceeding, the Commission seeks comment on how best to improve and streamline its submarine cable rules to facilitate efficient deployment of submarine cables while at the same time ensuring the security, resilience, and protection of this critical infrastructure. (OI Docket No. 24-523, MD Docket No. 24-524)
• Enhancing Caller ID Authentication Rules
  The Commission considered a Report and Order that would strengthen its caller ID authentication rules by authorizing the use of third parties in the authentication process subject to limits that ensure accountability for compliance with the STIR/SHAKEN standards. (WC Docket No. 17-97)
• Program Originating Boosters
  The Commission considered a Second Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration that would adopt final service rules that will enable FM and low power (LPFM) broadcasters to use FM booster stations to originate program content. (MB Docket Nos. 20-401, 17-105)
• Proposed Fine for False Information
  The Commission considered a $734,872 proposed fine against Hong Kong, China-based smart home device manufacturer Eken for apparent violations of FCC rules that require the company to designate an agent located in the United States.

Meeting Documents

FCC Launches First Major Review of Submarine Cable Rules in Decades

• News Release
• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
• Rosenworcel Statement
• Starks Statement

FCC Strengthens Requirements for Third-Party Authentication Solutions

• News Release
• Report and Order
• Rosenworcel Statement

FCC Adopts Final Rules for Program Originating FM Boosters

• News Release
• Report and Order
• Rosenworcel Statement
• Starks Statement

FCC Proposes Fine Against Chinese Video Doorbell Manufacturer

• News Release
• Notice of Apparent Liability
• Rosenworcel Statement
• Starks Statement

Related Materials

• Agenda
• Tentative Agenda
• Circulation Documents:
  • Updating Security for Vital Submarine Cables
  • Enhancing Caller ID Authentication Rules
  • Enabling FM and LPFM Program Originating Boosters