FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ISSUES RULE: REVIEW OF SUBMARINE CABLE LANDING LICENSE RULES AND PROCEDURES TO ASSESS EVOLVING NATIONAL SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FOREIGN POLICY, AND TRADE POLICY RISKS

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Federal Communications Commission has issued a rule called: Review of Submarine Cable Landing License Rules and Procedures To Assess Evolving National Security, Law Enforcement, Foreign Policy, and Trade Policy Risks.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on July 27 by Marlene Dortch, Secretary.

Summary: In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopted a Second Report and Orderthat promotes the deployment of submarine cables while strengthening national security interests in connection with their modern capabilities. The Second Report and Orderestablishes a regulatory regime for licensing owners and/or operators of submarine line terminal equipment (SLTE), including granti...