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Federal Regulatory Agencies

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FMC Finalizes Dismissal of EcoBamboo Case Against Ship4wd
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 (TNSdok) -- The Federal Maritime Commission issued a notice on Jan. 8, 2026, confirming that the regulatory body will not review a decision to end a legal dispute between a small business operator and an ocean transportation intermediary.

The case, titled "Roger Waterloo dba EcoBamboo v. Ship4wd, Inc." (Docket No. 25-26), reached its conclusion after the time for the Commission to initiate a review of the Initial Decision expired. Under agency rules, the ruling issued by the Administrative Law Judge on December 8, 2025, is now administratively final.

The proceeding began when ... Show Full Article

FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice Reminding Rip-and-Replace Program Recipients of Their Feb. 10 Spending Report Filing Obligation
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 18-89) on Jan. 8, 2026:

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By this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) reminds recipients/1 in the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program (Reimbursement Program) of their obligation to file reimbursement spending reports with the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) "[w]ithin 10 days after the end of January and July . . . starting with the recipient's initial draw down of reimbursement funds."/2 ... Show Full Article

FCC Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Issues Public Notice: Revised Performance Plan of TelAlaska Pursuant to the Alaska Plan Approved
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 16-271) on Jan. 8, 2026:

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By this Public Notice, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) approves the revised performance plan of TelAlaska Cellular, Inc. (TelAlaska),/1 filed pursuant to the terms set forth in the Alaska Plan Order./2 The approved performance plan is included in the attached Appendix A.

The Alaska Plan Order requires eligible service providers participating in the Alaska Plan to submit for WTB approval individual performance ... Show Full Article

FCC Announces Landmark Enforcement of Team Telecom Commitments
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026:

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FCC Announces Landmark Enforcement of Team Telecom Commitments

Consent Decree with FCC Licensee Marlink is First Ever Enforcement of Team Telecom Mitigation Agreement Violations

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The FCC today announced a settlement agreement with satellite and earth-station operator Marlink for violating the terms of national security and law enforcement commitments made to the U.S. government. As the FCC often does with licenses, the FCC conditioned Marlink's license on compliance with terms ... Show Full Article

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Sangohe Bed Rails
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Jan. 8, 2026:

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Name of Product: Sangohe Bed Rails

Hazard: The recalled bed rails violate the mandatory standard for adult portable bed rails because when the bed rails are attached to a bed, users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress, posing a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation. In addition, the bed rails do not bear the required hazard warning labels.

Remedy: Refund

Recall Date: January 08, 2026

Units: About ... Show Full Article

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Joyful Journeys Baby Loungers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Jan. 8, 2026:

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Name of Product: Joyful Journeys Baby Loungers

Hazard: The recalled baby loungers violate the mandatory safety standard for Infant Sleep Products. The sides are too low to contain an infant and the enclosed openings at the foot of the loungers are wider than allowed, posing serious risks of fall and entrapment hazards to infants. In addition, the baby loungers do not have a stand, posing a fall hazard if used on elevated surfaces. These violations create an unsafe sleeping environment ... Show Full Article

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving 48" & 60" Natural Antler Chandeliers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Jan. 8, 2026:

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Name of Product: 48" and 60" Natural Antler Chandeliers

Hazard: If the chandelier is hung at an angle on a vaulted ceiling or a sloped beam, the chandelier's canopy hardware can break causing the chandelier to detach and fall from the ceiling, posing an impact hazard.

Remedy: Repair

Recall Date: January 08, 2026

Units: About 320

Consumer Contact: RH toll-free at 833-784-1852 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Saturday and Sunday, email at ... Show Full Article