Today, June 17, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission voted to
request comments on proposed rules that would protect against national
security threats to the communications supply chain through the equipment
authorization and competitive bidding programs.
https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-proposes-ban-devices-deemed-threat-national-security
The NPRM seeks comment on a proposal to prohibit all future authorizations
of communications equipment that has been determined to pose an
unacceptable risk to U.S. national security, as identified on the Covered
List published by the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau.
The Commission also seeks comment on whether it should revoke prior
authorizations for any equipment on the Covered List and, if so, the
procedures it should use to do so. Finally, with regard to the FCC’s
competitive bidding rules, the Commission seeks comment on whether to
require applicants who wish to participate in FCC auctions to provide
additional certifications relating to national security.