FCC Extends Comment Period on Proposed End to Importer Certification Requirements at Entry
The Federal Communications Commission provided extra time for parties to comment on a July 17 proposed rulemaking on updating the rules that govern the evaluation and approval of radiofrequency devices. The American National Standards Institute Accredited Standards Committee C63, Consumer…
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Electronics Association, Information Technology Industry Council and Telecommunications Industry Association had sought extra time, citing the complexity of the proceeding (see 1508110024). “The Commission does not routinely grant extensions of time in rulemaking proceedings,” the FCC said (here). “However, we believe that extensions of the comment and reply comment deadlines will provide parties with an opportunity to more fully analyze and respond to the complex technical issues raised in this NPRM, thus allowing development of a more complete record in these proceedings.” Comments were due Sept. 9, replies Sept. 22. The new deadlines are Oct. 9 for comments, Nov. 9 for replies.