FCC updates paperwork requirements for submarine cable landing licenses
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has updated its information collection requirements regarding how companies apply for or maintain licenses to land undersea cables on U.S. shores.
Why it matters: This is a procedural update that allows the FCC to collect specific data required by its new oversight rules. It does not create new laws, but it changes the paperwork companies must submit.
Who it affects
- Companies that own or operate undersea cables landing in the United States
This is a final rule from the Federal Communications Commission; readers should consult the Federal Register for the full text before taking action.
Agency: Federal Communications Commission
Source: Federal Register — read the official document