Wireless Roundup (January 2020)
Upcoming Filing and Comment Deadlines
Upcoming Effective Dates
Upcoming Meetings and Events
New Items on Circulation
Coming Up Next
Did You Know?
Recent Wiley Rein Client Alerts, IoT Blog Posts, and Podcasts
Upcoming Filing and Comment Deadlines
FCC Proposals for FY 2020 Regulatory Fees FNPRM: Reply comments are due January 6 (extended from December 23) on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC or Commission) Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on fees for non-U.S. licensed space stations that communicate with earth stations. Specifically, the FCC is requesting input into whether to collect regulatory fees on foreign-licensed stations that have been granted market access.
NIST Draft Project Description on Validating the Integrity of Servers and Client Devices: Comments are due January 6 on the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Draft Project Description on verifying the internal components of computing devices to ensure that the devices are genuine. Specifically, the objective of the Draft Project Description is to provide organizations with guidance on how to verify that internal component attributes and measurements stated by a manufacturer are accurate. NIST intends for the project to result in a publicly available NIST Cybersecurity Practice Guide.
NIST Request for Input on the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework: The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE), led by NIST, requests comment on its plan to update the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework. Among the questions NIST is seeking input on is how the NICE Framework can be more useful for a wider audience, and whether there are any concepts that should be added to NICE. Comments are due January 13.
NIST Practice Guide for Securing Small Business and Home IoT Devices: NIST is seeking comment on its Draft Practice Guide for Internet of Things (IoT) device developers and manufacturers, network equipment developers, and manufacturers using Manufacture Usage Description (MUD). The Draft Practice Guide is intended to demonstrate how to integrate MUD and other tools to meet IoT security requirements. Comments are due January 21.
UAS Operations in the 960-1164 MHz and 5030-5091 MHz Bands: Reply comments are due January 27 on the Commission’s Public Notice requesting comment on unmanned aerial system (UAS) operations in the 960-1164 MHz and 5030-5091 MHz bands in accordance with congressional reporting requirements established in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. A summary of the item is available here.
NIST Guidance on Adversarial Machine Learning: NIST is seeking feedback on its Adversarial Machine Learning Draft Guidance. The guidance was developed by NIST and is intended to secure applications of adversarial machine learning, which occurs when artificial intelligence systems are coopted by malicious actors. Comments are due January 30 (extended from December 16).
Upcoming Effective Dates
Implementing Kari’s Law and RAY BAUM’S Act; Inquiry Concerning 9-1-1 Access, Routing, and Location in Enterprise Communications Systems; Amending the Definition of Interconnected VoIP Service: The FCC’s Report and Order goes into effect on January 6. The Report and Order adopts rules for 9-1-1 calls made from multi-line telephone systems (MLTS), pursuant to Kari’s Law, the conveyance of dispatchable location with 9-1-1 calls, as directed by RAY BAUM’S Act, and the consolidation of the Commission’s 9-1-1 rules.
Connect America Fund: The FCC’s Order on Reconsideration goes into effect on January 8. The Order addresses several petitions for reconsideration and applications for review of the Commission’s 2018 Performance Measures Order, in which the Wireline Competition Bureau, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, and the Office of Engineering and Technology adopted requirements promoting greater accountability for certain recipients of Connect America Fund (CAF) high-cost universal service support. The Order reexamines several of the performance measure requirements and adopts several modifications to alleviate concerns expressed by carriers.
Upcoming Meetings and Events
CCPA: The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) goes into effect on January 1. The CCPA is California’s comprehensive privacy law and will apply to businesses that do business in California, collect personal information of California residents, and meet at least one of the following criteria: (1) has annual gross revenues in excess of $25 million; (2) receives or discloses the personal information of 50,000 or more consumers, households, or devices per year; or (3) derives 50% or more of its annual revenues from selling the personal information of California residents. The CCPA’s implementing regulations are currently being finalized.
SSCA Forum: The Software and Supply Chain Assurance Forum (SSCA) is scheduled to meet from January 13-17.
Identity Management and Access Control Conference: On January 23-24, NIST will hold a conference on identity management and access control in multi-clouds. The registration deadline is January 15, and registration is available here.
Voice-Cloning Technology Workshop: On January 28, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will hold a workshop examining the opportunities and security concerns in the development of voice-cloning technology.
FCC Open Meeting: The next FCC Open Meeting is scheduled for January 30. When available, the meeting agenda will be posted here.
NIST Risk Management Conference 2020: NIST is accepting speaker nominations through January 31 for its annual conference, which is scheduled for May 2020.
New Items on Circulation
There are no new items of interest on circulation before the full Commission.
Coming Up Next . . .
The next Open Commission Meeting is scheduled for February 28. The meeting schedule, once posted, will be available here.
Did You Know?
January 7-9: Partners Josh Turner, Anna Gomez, Katy Milner Ross, Duane Pozza, consulting counsel Rick Engelman, and associate Meredith Singer will attend CES 2020 in Las Vegas, NV. Find more information here.
January 14: Partners Megan Brown and Duane Pozza will speak on an Association of Corporate Counsel privacy webcast.
January 15: Partner Jen Hindin will be a featured speaker at the FCBA’s Brown Bag lunch on “Authorizing Satellites in the Age of New Space.” Event registration is available here.
January 22: Partner Katy Milner Ross will attend The Washington Auto Show DC20: MobilityTalks International and will moderate the “Getting a Jumpstart on Vehicle Privacy” session. Show information is available here.
January 23: Associate Madi Lottenbach will moderate a panel at the FCBA’s CLE Event on WRC-19, “The 2019 World Radiocommunication Conference: What Happened and What Does It Mean for the Future?” Event registration, once posted, will be available here.
January 29: Partners Jen Hindin and Henry Gola and associate Jodi Goldberg will attend The Annual Commercial Space Transportation Conference in Washington, DC. Henry will also speak on the panel, “The Future of Small Sat Constellations.” More information is available here.
Please join us in congratulating Henry Gola, who has been elected to the firm partnership, effective January 1, as well as Dan Brooks and Kate Dickerson, who have been promoted to of counsel. All are members of Wiley Rein’s Telecom, Media, and Technology practice.
Recent Wiley Rein Client Alerts, IoT Blog Articles, and Podcasts
Deciphering the Federal Privacy Debate: A Closer Look at How the Two New Senate Proposals Line Up
Avoiding the ‘Naughty’ List: How to Comply with Federal Ethics Rules during the Holiday Season
California AG Faces Criticism of Draft Regulations at Los Angeles CCPA Hearing
FCC Proposes to Allow AM Stations to Voluntarily Transition to All-Digital Broadcasting
Mandate Issues in Third Circuit Media Ownership Case, Causing Reinstatement of Outdated Rules
FCC Initiates Rulemaking to Update Unbundling and Resale Requirements
FCC Acts on National Security, Signaling Future Regulatory Interests
DOJ Exploring Changes to Section 230 Immunity from Civil Liability
Facebook Petitions Supreme Court for Review of Critically Important Privacy Question
Federal Agencies Encourage Alternative Data In Credit Underwriting If Done Right
Wiley Live Update on the Los Angeles CCPA Hearing: Businesses Face Compliance Challenges
OMB Releases Draft Guidance for Federal Agency Implementation of Vulnerability Disclosure Programs
Roundup Disclaimer: Information in the Wireless Roundup is current as of December 19, 2019. This document is for informational purposes only and does not intend to be a comprehensive review of all proceedings and deadlines. Deadlines and dates are subject to change. Please contact your relevant Wiley Rein attorney for further information on the content of this document.