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FDIC Chairman Hill Issues Statement on Final Rule: Unsafe or Unsound Practices, Matters Requiring Attention
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued the following statement on Aug. 27, 2026, by Chairman Travis Hill:
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Final Rule: Unsafe or Unsound Practices, Matters Requiring Attention
Reforming supervision at the FDIC has been one of my top priorities since becoming Chairman./1 Today, the FDIC and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued a final rule that defines the terms "unsafe or unsound practice" for purposes of Section 8 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and "matters requiring attention" (MRAs) and make other improvements to the agencies' supervisory
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued the following statement on Aug. 27, 2026, by Chairman Travis Hill:
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Final Rule: Unsafe or Unsound Practices, Matters Requiring Attention
Reforming supervision at the FDIC has been one of my top priorities since becoming Chairman./1 Today, the FDIC and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued a final rule that defines the terms "unsafe or unsound practice" for purposes of Section 8 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and "matters requiring attention" (MRAs) and make other improvements to the agencies' supervisoryapproach.
The final rule is an important milestone in our continued efforts to refocus bank supervision on issues most relevant to safety and soundness, while, at the same time, maintaining rigorous supervisory standards. It is one of a number of steps we are taking to fundamentally reform supervision, which includes forthcoming amendments to the CAMELS rating system, among others.
The final rule shifts the nature of supervisory criticisms in two key ways. First, it shifts our attention towards underlying fundamental risks and away from banks' processes for managing those risks, and second, it imposes a materiality threshold for evaluating those potential risks. In combination, the result is that examiners will focus only on issues that can have a material impact on the financial condition of an institution and on actual violations of relevant laws or regulations.
As I discussed when the proposed rule was issued, the final rule does not prevent examiners from proactively identifying issues./2 It does not require examiners to wait until a financial harm actually occurs to issue a supervisory criticism. However, as noted in the final rule, the risk that a practice or act would materially harm the financial condition of the institution must be "more than speculative or merely possible."
In parallel to the rulemaking process, the FDIC has completed a "lookback" review of all outstanding matters requiring board attention and supervisory recommendations/3 to assess which meet the MRA standard under the final rule and which should be closed out. The FDIC has concluded that a large majority of outstanding supervisory criticisms do not meet the standard under the final rule and thus will be (or in some cases already have been) closed out. At the same time, many outstanding supervisory criticisms do meet the new standard and thus will be converted into MRAs. The result will be more attention and focus by banks and examiners on issues truly relevant to safety and soundness.
I thank staff at the FDIC and OCC for their work on this final rule.
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1/ See, e.g., Travis Hill, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Charting a New Course: Preliminary Thoughts on FDIC Policy Issues (Jan. 10, 2025); Travis Hill, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Statement from Acting Chairman Travis Hill (Jan. 21, 2025) (Listing as among my priorities, "Improve the supervisory process to focus more on core financial risks and less on process...").
2/ See Travis Hill, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Proposal Regarding Unsafe and Unsound Practices, Matters Requiring Attention (Oct. 7, 2025) ("The proposal would still allow supervisors to proactively identify, and require remediation of, material issues. Poor decisions a bank makes today may not show up in its financial metrics for an extended period of time. For example, poorly underwritten loans may not result in immediate delinquency or default, as borrowers may make payments for a few months or years before ceasing to pay. A bank's balance sheet may look fine under current economic conditions, but underwater if conditions change. So, it is important that supervisors have the capacity to identify problems and require remediation before it is too late.").
3/ The FDIC historically has used the terms Matters Requiring Board Attention and Supervisory Recommendation to characterize supervisory criticisms and is now replacing those terms following the issuance of the final rule.
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Original text here: https://www.fdic.gov/news/speeches/2026/final-rule-unsafe-or-unsound-practices-matters-requiring-attention
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Applications to Discontinue Domestic Telecommunications Services as Part of Technology Transition
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket Nos. 26-221, 26-222, 26-223, 26-225, 26-229, 26-230, 26-232, 26-233):
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in section 63.71 of the
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket Nos. 26-221, 26-222, 26-223, 26-225, 26-229, 26-230, 26-232, 26-233):
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in section 63.71 of theCommission's rules./1 The application requests authority, under section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended,/2 and section 63.71 of the Commission's rules,/3 to discontinue, reduce, or impair certain domestic telecommunications service(s) (Affected Service(s)) in specified geographic areas (Service Area(s)) as applicable and as fully described in each application.
In accordance with section 63.71(f) of the Commission's rules, the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed in the Appendix will be deemed granted automatically on September 27, 2026, the 31st day after the release date of this public notice, unless the Commission notifies any applicant(s) that their grant will not be automatically effective./4 We note that the date on which an application for Commission authorization is deemed granted may be different from the date on which applicants are authorized to discontinue service ("Authorized Date"). Any applicant whose application has been deemed granted may discontinue their Affected Service(s) in their Service Area(s) on or after the authorized discontinuance date(s) specified in the Appendix, in accordance with their filed representations. Accordingly, pursuant to section 63.71(f), and the terms outlined in each application, absent further Commission action, each applicant may discontinue the Affected Service(s) in the Service Area(s) described in their application on or after the authorized discontinuance date(s) listed in the Appendix for that application. For purposes of computation of time when filing a petition for reconsideration, application for review, or petition for judicial review of the Commission's decision(s), the date of "public notice" shall be the later of the auto grant date stated above in this Public Notice, or the release date(s) of any further public notice(s) or order(s) announcing final Commission action, as applicable. Should no petitions for reconsideration, applications for review, or petitions for judicial review be timely filed, the proceeding(s) listed in this Public Notice shall be terminated, and the docket(s) will be closed.
Comments objecting to the application listed in the Appendix must be filed with the Commission on or before September 11, 2026./5 Comments should refer to the specific WC Docket No. and Comp. Pol. File No. listed in the Appendix for the Section 214 Discontinuance Application. Comments should include specific information about the impact of the proposed discontinuance on the commenter, including any inability to acquire reasonable substitute service. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS). Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs. Filers should follow the instructions provided on the Web site for submitting comments. Generally, only one copy of an electronic submission must be filed. In completing the transmittal screen, filers should include their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, and the applicable docket number./6
Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and one copy of each filing. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial courier, or by the U.S. Postal Service. All filings must be addressed to the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. Hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary are accepted between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. by the FCC's mailing contractor at 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes and boxes must be disposed of before entering the building. Commercial courier deliveries (any deliveries not by the U.S. Postal Service) must be sent to 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. Filings sent by U.S. Postal Service First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express must be sent to 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554.
This proceeding shall be treated as a "permit-but-disclose" proceeding in accordance with the Commission's ex parte rules./7 Persons making ex parte presentations must file a copy of any written presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral presentation within two business days after the presentation (unless a different deadline applicable to the Sunshine period applies). Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentation must (1) list all persons attending or otherwise participating in the meeting at which the ex parte presentation was made, and (2) summarize all data presented and arguments made during the presentation. If the presentation consisted in whole or in part of the presentation of data or arguments already reflected in the presenter's written comments, memoranda or other filings in the proceeding, the presenter may provide citations to such data or arguments in his or her prior comments, memoranda, or other filings (specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where such data or arguments can be found) in lieu of summarizing them in the memorandum. Documents shown or given to Commission staff during ex parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must be filed consistent with rule 1.1206(b). In proceedings governed by rule 1.49(f) or for which the Commission has made available a method of electronic filing, written ex parte presentations and memoranda summarizing oral ex parte presentations, and all attachments thereto, must be filed through the electronic comment filing system available for that proceeding, and must be filed in their native format (e.g., .doc, .xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants in this proceeding should familiarize themselves with the Commission's ex parte rules.
People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530.
For further information, please see the contact(s) for the specific discontinuance proceeding you are interested in as listed in the Appendix. For further information on procedures regarding section 214 please visit https://www.fcc.gov/general/domestic-section-214-discontinuance-service.
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Appendix
1) Applicant(s): Consolidated Communications of Illinois Company, LLC d/b/a Consolidated Communications and Fidium
WC Docket No. 26-229, Comp. Pol. File No. 2180
Link - https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/search/search-filings/results?q=(proceedings.name:(%2226229%22))
Affected Service(s) - legacy voice service
Service Area(s) - at locations in six exchanges in Illinois that are passed by fiber, as specified in the application
Authorized Date(s) - on or after November 3, 2026
Contact(s) - Kimberly Jackson, (202) 418-7393 (voice), Kimberly.Jackson@fcc.gov, of the Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau
2) Applicant(s): Consolidated Communications of Pennsylvania Company, LLC d/b/a Consolidated Communications and Fidium
WC Docket No. 26-230, Comp. Pol. File No. 2181
Link - https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/search/search-filings/results?q=(proceedings.name:(%2226230%22))
Affected Service(s) - legacy voice service
Service Area(s) - at locations in four exchanges in Pennsylvania that are passed by fiber, as specified in the application
Authorized Date(s) - on or after November 3, 2026
Contact(s) - Kimberly Jackson, (202) 418-7393 (voice), Kimberly.Jackson@fcc.gov, of the Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau
3) Applicant(s): Consolidated Communications of Minnesota Company, LLC d/b/a Consolidated Communications and Fidium
WC Docket No. 26-232, Comp. Pol. File No. 2184
Link - https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/search/search-filings/results?q=(proceedings.name:(%2226232%22))
Affected Service(s) - legacy voice service
Service Area(s) - at locations in three exchanges in Minnesota that are passed by fiber, as specified in the application
Authorized Date(s) - on or after September 30, 2026
Contact(s) - Kimberly Jackson, (202) 418-7393 (voice), Kimberly.Jackson@fcc.gov, of the Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau
4) Applicant(s): Consolidated Communications of New York Company, LLC d/b/a Consolidated Communications and Fidium
WC Docket No. 26-233, Comp. Pol. File No. 2185
Link - https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/search/search-filings/results?q=(proceedings.name:(%2226233%22))
Affected Service(s) - legacy voice service
Service Area(s) - at locations in one exchange in New York that are passed by fiber, as specified in the application
Authorized Date(s) - on or after November 3, 2026
Contact(s) - Kimberly Jackson, (202) 418-7393 (voice), Kimberly.Jackson@fcc.gov, of the Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau
5) Applicant(s): Consolidated Communications of Texas Company, LLC d/b/a Consolidated Communications
WC Docket No. 26-221, Comp. Pol. File No. 2186
Link - https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/search/search-filings/results?q=(proceedings.name:(%2226221%22))
Affected Service(s) - legacy voice service
Service Area(s) - at locations in 11 exchanges in Texas that are passed by fiber, as specified in the application
Authorized Date(s) - on or after November 3, 2026
Contact(s) - Kimberly Jackson, (202) 418-7393 (voice), Kimberly.Jackson@fcc.gov, of the Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau
6) Applicant(s): Consolidated Communications of Minnesota Company, LLC d/b/a Consolidated Communications
WC Docket No. 26-222, Comp. Pol. File No. 2187
Link - https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/search/search-filings/results?q=(proceedings.name:(%2226222%22))
Affected Service(s) - legacy voice service
Service Area(s) - at locations in seven exchanges in Minnesota that are passed by fiber, as specified in the application
Authorized Date(s) - on or after November 3, 2026
Contact(s) - Kimberly Jackson, (202) 418-7393 (voice), Kimberly.Jackson@fcc.gov, of the Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau
7) Applicant(s): Consolidated Communications of Vermont Company, LLC d/b/a Consolidated Communications
WC Docket No. 26-223, Comp. Pol. File No. 2188
Link - https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/search/search-filings/results?q=(proceedings.name:(%2226223%22))
Affected Service(s) - legacy voice service
Service Area(s) - at locations in 24 exchanges in Vermont that are passed by fiber, as specified in the application
Authorized Date(s) - on or after November 3, 2026
Contact(s) - Kimberly Jackson, (202) 418-7393 (voice), Kimberly.Jackson@fcc.gov, of the Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau
8) Applicant(s): Consolidated Communications of Northern New England Company, LLC d/b/a Consolidated Communications
WC Docket No. 26-225, Comp. Pol. File No. 2190
Link - https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/search/search-filings/results?q=(proceedings.name:(%2226225%22))
Affected Service(s) - legacy voice service
Service Area(s) - at locations in 48 exchanges in Maine and 36 exchanges in New Hampshire that are passed by fiber, as specified in the application
Authorized Date(s) - on or after November 3, 2026
Contact(s) - Kimberly Jackson, (202) 418-7393 (voice), Kimberly.Jackson@fcc.gov, of the Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau
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Footnotes:
1/ 47 CFR Sec. 63.71.
2/ 47 U.S.C. Sec. 214.
3/ 47 CFR Sec. 63.71.
4/ See 47 CFR Sec. 63.71(f)(1) (stating, in relevant part, that an application filed by "any carrier meeting the requirements of paragraph (f)(2)(ii) of this section shall be automatically granted on the 31st day... unless the Commission has notified the applicant that the grant will not be automatically effective."); see also 47 CFR Sec. 63.71(f)(2)(ii) (stating that "[a]n application to discontinue, reduce, or impair an existing retail service as part of a technology transition, as defined in Sec. 63.60(i), may be automatically granted only if: ...The applicant (A) Offers a stand-alone interconnected VoIP service, as defined in Sec. 9.3 of this chapter, throughout the affected service area, and (B) At least one other alternative stand-alone facilities-based wireline or wireless voice service is available from another unaffiliated provider throughout the affected service area."); Accelerating Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment, WC Docket No. 17-84, Order, DA 25-248, para. 6 (WCB Mar. 20, 2025) (waiving the "stand-alone" requirement for a period of two years when a carrier seeks to discontinue a legacy voice service pursuant to section 214(a), thereby allowing carriers to satisfy both prongs of the Alternative Options Test with a bundled service) (Standalone Waiver Order)).
5/ Comments are normally due 15 days after the Commission releases public notice of the proposed discontinuance. 47 CFR Sec. 63.71(a). For purposes of computation of time, if the comment deadline falls on a weekend or officially recognized Federal legal holiday, however, comments will be due on the next business day. See 47 CFR Sec. 1.4(e) and (j).
6/ Please note that Commission staff may share filed comments with the applicant(s), along with the commenter's contact information, in order to allow applicant(s) to identify affected customers in the proposed discontinuance area and fully respond.
7/ 47 CFR Sec. 1.1200 et seq.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-904A1.pdf
FCC Proposes Channel Swap for Noncommercial Educational Station KEDS in Colusa
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Federal Communications Commission Media Bureau's Video Division has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to adjust television broadcast allotments in California. The proceeding, Amendment of Section 73.622(j), Table of TV Allotments, Television Broadcast Stations (Colusa, California) (MB Docket No. 26-234, RM-12026), considers a request to move noncommercial educational station KEDS(TV) from VHF channel *2 to UHF channel *14.
One Ministries, Inc., the licensee of KEDS, submitted a petition for rulemaking requesting the channel substitution. In its filing, the licensee
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Federal Communications Commission Media Bureau's Video Division has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to adjust television broadcast allotments in California. The proceeding, Amendment of Section 73.622(j), Table of TV Allotments, Television Broadcast Stations (Colusa, California) (MB Docket No. 26-234, RM-12026), considers a request to move noncommercial educational station KEDS(TV) from VHF channel *2 to UHF channel *14.
One Ministries, Inc., the licensee of KEDS, submitted a petition for rulemaking requesting the channel substitution. In its filing, the licenseestated that moving to a UHF allotment would resolve persistent signal reception problems associated with digital television broadcasting on VHF frequencies. Undesired signals and background noise travel farther on VHF bands, while common indoor consumer antennas perform far better when receiving UHF signals.
An engineering study submitted alongside the petition indicates that switching to channel *14 will maintain full coverage for the primary community of Colusa, located at coordinates 39 12' 20.0" N and 121 49' 14.0" W. The engineering analysis confirms that the change will cause no loss of service to existing viewers and will not generate impermissible signal interference for surrounding broadcast facilities.
Under the requested technical specifications, KEDS would boost its effective radiated power from 1.3 kilowatts to 250 kilowatts. The station would also adjust its antenna height above average terrain from 602 meters to 656 meters. These modifications are expected to expand the overall potential audience within the station's coverage contour to 3,045,047 viewers, representing a net gain of 451,212 people. The increased power and frequency shift would allow residents to pick up clear over-the-air signals using smaller indoor antennas.
The Video Division evaluated the filing and concluded that the channel swap warrants full public consideration. Agency officials determined that the proposal complies with principal community coverage requirements under Section 73.618(a) and satisfies technical rules outlined in Section 73.622(a).
The agency has opened a public comment period regarding the proposed change to Section 73.622(j) of the commission rules. Public comments, including any counterproposals, are due 30 days after the notice is published in the Federal Register. Reply comments must be submitted within 45 days of the publication date. Interested parties may file submissions electronically using the Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) or deliver hard copies to the commission's designated mail processing contractor in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. Copies of filings must also be served directly on legal counsel for the petitioner, James Oyster, based in Castleton, Virginia.
Because the matter involves an allotment proceeding, the agency has designated it as a restricted proceeding under its ex parte rules. Members of the public and involved parties are prohibited from making off-the-record oral or written presentations to agency staff regarding the merits of the case until a final decision is issued and no longer subject to review.
The petitioner is required to file comments during the public window reaffirming its intent to apply for channel *14, obtain authorization, and construct the station facilities promptly. Failure by the applicant to participate in the comment period may lead to a dismissal of the channel change request.
-- Vidhi Gianani, Targeted News Service
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-900A1.pdf
FCC Orders Nine Telecom Providers to Address Robocall Database Violations or Face Call Blocking
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Federal Communications Commission Enforcement Bureau issued an order on Aug. 27, 2026, targeting nine telecommunications entities for failing to follow federal robocall mitigation rules. The administrative action, titled In the Matter of Advantage Investors llc, sunstreamnetwork, Quantum Link VOIP, Summit Industries, Scissortail Communications, LLC, Globe Tech Solutions, COLLECTION 3 LLC, Alpha Stream, MMN Tech LLC (EB-TCD-26-00041364), gives the listed entities two weeks to cure deficiencies in their database filings or risk losing the ability to transmit voice traffic
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Federal Communications Commission Enforcement Bureau issued an order on Aug. 27, 2026, targeting nine telecommunications entities for failing to follow federal robocall mitigation rules. The administrative action, titled In the Matter of Advantage Investors llc, sunstreamnetwork, Quantum Link VOIP, Summit Industries, Scissortail Communications, LLC, Globe Tech Solutions, COLLECTION 3 LLC, Alpha Stream, MMN Tech LLC (EB-TCD-26-00041364), gives the listed entities two weeks to cure deficiencies in their database filings or risk losing the ability to transmit voice trafficacross national networks.
The administrative proceeding originally began under case EB-TCD-25-00038569 before being assigned to file EB-TCD-26-00041364. The affected entities include Advantage Investors llc, sunstreamnetwork, Quantum Link VOIP, Summit Industries, Scissortail Communications, LLC, Globe Tech Solutions, COLLECTION 3 LLC, Alpha Stream, and MMN Tech LLC.
According to the order released under DA 26-873, the enforcement action stems from the companies' failure to respond to multiple traceback requests issued by the official industry traceback consortium, currently operated by the Industry Traceback Group under USTelecom. Federal regulations dictate that voice service providers, gateway providers, and non-gateway intermediate providers must maintain active certifications inside the federal Robocall Mitigation Database.
To maintain a valid certification, providers are required to certify under penalty of perjury that all traffic passing through their networks is subject to an appropriate robocall mitigation program. A core legal requirement of these programs is a binding commitment to respond fully to all traceback requests from federal authorities, law enforcement, and the registered industry traceback consortium within 24 hours. Although all nine entities submitted certifications promising to comply with mandatory traceback inquiries, investigations revealed that each entity failed to respond to multiple traceback inquiries.
The regulatory framework governing the database originated in 2020 to bring transparency to voice networks and eliminate illegal automated calls. Under rules updated through subsequent agency orders in 2023, providers operating without full implementation of STIR/SHAKEN caller ID authentication framework standards must submit dynamic mitigation plans. Rule amendments that took effect on February 26, 2024, expanded these filing requirements to all intermediate and gateway providers.
The Enforcement Bureau previously reached out to the nine entities on September 29, 2025, issuing a formal Notification of Deficient Robocall Mitigation Database Certification. Those notices alerted each entity that missing traceback responses violated federal standards and instructed them to resolve the non-compliance. None of the listed entities cured the cited deficiencies following the initial warning. Specific database records associated with these proceedings include Advantage Investors llc under No. RMD0013473, sunstreamnetwork under No. RMD0012936, Quantum Link VOIP under No. RMD0020178, Summit Industries under No. RMD0020527, Scissortail Communications, LLC under No. RMD0002438, Globe Tech Solutions under No. RMD0020528, COLLECTION 3 LLC under No. RMD0024311, Alpha Stream under No. RMD0020529, and MMN Tech LLC under No. RMD0024414.
Enforcement Bureau Chief Patrick Webre signed the order, establishing a strict 14-calendar-day window from the release date for the companies to submit written responses. To avoid regulatory action, each entity must fully answer all pending traceback requests identified by the Industry Traceback Group or demonstrate why its filing should not be considered deficient. Responses must be sent to the Office of the Secretary in Washington, D.C., as well as via electronic mail to the Telecommunications Consumers Division.
If an entity fails to respond or fails to provide an adequate explanation within the 14-day window, the bureau will issue a follow-up directive removing the company's certification from the registry. Under federal regulation 47 CFR Sec. 64.6305(g), removal from the database forces all intermediate carriers and downstream voice service providers to immediately cease accepting traffic directly from the non-compliant entity. If removed, companies are prohibited from re-filing in the registry without joint approval from both the Enforcement Bureau and the Wireline Competition Bureau. Network blocking rules contain narrow safety exceptions, as providers must continue to transmit emergency 911 calls and take steps to avoid blocking communications from public safety answering points and official emergency government lines.
-- Vidhi Gianani, Targeted News Service
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-873A1.pdf
FCC Issues Daily Digest for Aug. 27
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 165) on Aug. 27, 2026:
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:
PUBLIC NOTICES
Released: 2026-08-27. COMMENTS INVITED ON SECTION 214 APPLICATION TO GRANDFATHER DOMESTIC NON-DOMINANT CARRIER TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 26-903). (Dkt No 26-220). Comments Due: 2026-09-11. WCB. Contact: Kimberly Jackson, (202) 418-7393, Kimberly.Jackson@fcc.gov. DA-26-903A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-903A1.docx) DA-26-903A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-903A1.pdf)
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 165) on Aug. 27, 2026:
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:
PUBLIC NOTICES
Released: 2026-08-27. COMMENTS INVITED ON SECTION 214 APPLICATION TO GRANDFATHER DOMESTIC NON-DOMINANT CARRIER TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 26-903). (Dkt No 26-220). Comments Due: 2026-09-11. WCB. Contact: Kimberly Jackson, (202) 418-7393, Kimberly.Jackson@fcc.gov. DA-26-903A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-903A1.docx) DA-26-903A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-903A1.pdf)DA-26-903A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-903A1.txt)
Released: 2026-08-27. COMMENTS INVITED ON SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES AS PART OF A TECHNOLOGY TRANSITION. (DA No. 26-904). (Dkt No 26-229 26-230 26-232 26-233 26-221 26-222 26-223 26-225). Comments Due: 2026-09-11. WCB. Contact: Kimberly Jackson, (202) 418-7393, Kimberly.Jackson@fcc.gov. DA-26-904A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-904A1.docx) DA-26-904A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-904A1.pdf) DA-26-904A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-904A1.txt)
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-2-260827-01. Released: 2026-08-27. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-424413A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424413A1.pdf) DOC-424413A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424413A1.txt)
Released: 2026-08-27. WTB AND OET ANNOUNCE THE APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION OF ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SENSING CAPABILITY SENSORS FOR THE 3.5 GHZ BAND. (DA No. 26-901). (Dkt No 15-319). WTB and OET approve new ESC sensor registrations for Key Bridge Wireless in Alaska.. WTB OET. DA-26-901A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-901A1.docx) DA-26-901A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-901A1.pdf) DA-26-901A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-901A1.txt)
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-1-260827-01. Released: 2026-08-27. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-424412A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424412A1.pdf) DOC-424412A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424412A1.txt)
Released: 2026-08-27. MEDIA BUREAU PROVIDES CLARIFICATION AND FURTHER GUIDANCE ON FILING WINDOW FOR NEW NONCOMMERCIAL EDUCATIONAL RESERVED BAND FM TRANSLATOR STATION APPLICATIONS. (DA No. 26-902). (Dkt No 26-20). MB. Contact: James Bradshaw, James.Bradshaw@fcc.gov; Joseph Cohen, Joseph.Cohen@fcc.gov; Lisa Scanlan, Lisa.Scanlan@fcc.gov; or Amy Van de Kerckhove, Amy.Vandekerckhove@fcc.gov, (202) 418-2700. News Media Contact: Nancy Murphy, Nancy.Murphy@fcc.gov, (202) 418-1043. DA-26-902A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-902A1.docx) DA-26-902A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-902A1.pdf) DA-26-902A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-902A1.txt)
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-3-260827-01. Released: 2026-08-27. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-424414A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424414A1.pdf) DOC-424414A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424414A1.txt)
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IN THE MATTER OF ADVANTAGE INVESTORS LLC; SUNSTREAMNETWORK; QUANTUM LINK VOIP; SUMMIT INDUSTRIES; SCISSORTAIL COMMUNICATIONS, LLC; GLOBE TECH SOLUTIONS; COLLECTION 3 LLC; ALPHA STREAM; MMN TECH LLC. The Enforcement Bureau orders nine Companies to cure their deficient Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) certifications or explain why the Bureau should not remove each Company's certification from the RMD.. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2026-08-27 by ORDER. (DA No. 26-873). EB. DA-26-873A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-873A1.docx) DA-26-873A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-873A1.pdf) DA-26-873A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-873A1.txt)
TABLE OF TV ALLOTMENTS, NPRM, COLUSA, CALIFORNIA. Petitioner requests the substitution of UHF channel *14 in place of its current VHF channel *2 at Colusa in the Table of TV Allotments.. (Dkt No 26-234 RM-12026). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2026-08-27 by NPRM. (DA No. 26-900). MB. Contact: Emily Harrison at Emily.Harrison@fcc.gov or Mark Colombo at Mark.Colombo@fcc.gov. DA-26-900A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-900A1.docx) DA-26-900A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-900A1.pdf) DA-26-900A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-900A1.txt)
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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED AUGUST 26, 2026, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 164:
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IN THE MATTER OF PROTECTING AGAINST NATIONAL SECURITY THREATS TO THE COMMUNICATIONS SUPPLY CHAIN THROUGH THE EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM. OET grants Joint Petitioners a limited seven day extension of time to file reply comments. . (Dkt No 21-232). Action by: Office of Engineering and Technology. Adopted: 2026-08-26 by ORDER. (DA No. 26-888). OET. DA-26-888A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-888A1.docx) DA-26-888A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-888A1.pdf) DA-26-888A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-888A1.txt)
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Original text here: https://www.fcc.gov/edocs/daily-digest/2026/08/27
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving MD Wipe Outz Numbing Tattoo Wipes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: MD Wipe Outz Numbing Tattoo Wipes
Hazard: The recalled numbing wipes contain lidocaine, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The packaging of the wipes is not child-resistant, posing a risk of serious injury or death from poisoning if the contents of the wipes are ingested by young children.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: August 27, 2026
Units: About 55,250
Consumer Contact: Diamond Wipes toll-free at 800-454-1077
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: MD Wipe Outz Numbing Tattoo Wipes
Hazard: The recalled numbing wipes contain lidocaine, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The packaging of the wipes is not child-resistant, posing a risk of serious injury or death from poisoning if the contents of the wipes are ingested by young children.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: August 27, 2026
Units: About 55,250
Consumer Contact: Diamond Wipes toll-free at 800-454-1077from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recall@diamondwipes.com, or online at https://diamondwipes.com/pages/re-call or https://diamondwipes.com/ and click "Recall" at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves MD Wipe Outz Numbing Tattoo Wipes. The pain-relieving wipes were sold in individually wrapped 3 x 4 inches foil packets in boxes of 5, 10, 25, and 250. The Wipe Outz logo, "NUMB" and "Lidocaine Infused" is printed on the front of the packet.
Remedy: Consumers should secure the wipes out of sight and reach of children immediately and contact Diamond Wipes for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to write "RECALLED" on the packet and send a photo of the marked packet to recall@diamondwipes.com. Consumers should then dispose of the packets.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from September 2025 through June 2026 and Shopify.com from September 2025 through May 2026 for between about $7.50 for a 5-pack and $225 for a 250-pack.
Manufacturer(s): Diamond Wipes International, Inc., of Chino, California
Retailer: MD Wipe Outz, of Thousand Oaks, California
Manufactured In: United States
Recall number: 26-718
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Diamond-Wipes-International-Recalls-MD-Wipe-Outz-Numbing-Tattoo-Wipes-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Child-Poisoning-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Child-Resistant-Packaging
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Kmaier Infant Walkers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Kmaier Infant Walkers
Hazard: The recalled walkers violate the mandatory standard for infant walkers because they can fit through a standard doorway and fail to stop at the edge of a step, posing a deadly fall hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: August 27, 2026
Units: About 243
Consumer Contact: Kmaier by email at TargetplusSJ@outlook.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Kmaier-branded infant walkers. The pink, green or white walkers have a tray, a fabric
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Kmaier Infant Walkers
Hazard: The recalled walkers violate the mandatory standard for infant walkers because they can fit through a standard doorway and fail to stop at the edge of a step, posing a deadly fall hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: August 27, 2026
Units: About 243
Consumer Contact: Kmaier by email at TargetplusSJ@outlook.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Kmaier-branded infant walkers. The pink, green or white walkers have a tray, a fabricseat and a round base with six-wheels. The walkers can be adjusted to nine different height levels. "Model No.: RV001" is printed on a label located under the walker's seat.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled walkers immediately and contact Kmaier for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to disassemble the walker; destroy it by cutting the walker's fabric seat and writing in permanent marker "Recalled" on the top of the tray; and send a photo of the destroyed walker to TargetplusSJ@outlook.com. Consumers should then dispose of the recalled product.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Online At: Target.com in June 2026 for between $62 and $70.
Retailer: FENUN, Inc., dba Kmaier, of Pasadena, California
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-721
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Kmaier-Recalls-Infant-Walkers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fall-Hazard-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Infant-Walkers
