FCC Extends Suspension of Form 740 Filings on Imported RF Devices
The Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology said it will extend through Sept. 30 suspensions of information collection requirements tied to FCC Form 740 and importation of radio frequency devices. The earlier waivers were to expire June 30,…
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OET said. Section 2.1203 of FCC rules says no RF device can be imported unless the importer or “ultimate consignee” declares the device meets the conditions of entry set forth in agency importation rules, and Section 2.1205 addresses the filing of the declaration, OET said. But the requirement is in question, OET said. A pending proposal (see 1508110024) would “update the rules that govern the evaluation and approval of RF devices,” the OET order said (here). “Among the changes being considered by the Commission are proposals to eliminate the requirement to file FCC Form 740 by amending Section 2.1203 and removing Section 2.1205.”