Tuesday - May 12, 2026
Federal Regulatory Agencies

Here's a look at documents from federal regulatory agencies

Featured Stories

FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on AT&T's Section 214 Application to Discontinue Domestic Legacy Voice Service as Part of a Technology Transition
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-98):

* * *

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 Commission's rules./1 The application(s) request authority, ... Show Full Article

FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice Directs USAC to Fully Fund Eligible Category One and Category Two E-Rate Requests
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (CC Docket No. 02-6):

* * *

In this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) announces that there is sufficient funding available to fully meet the Universal Service Administrative Company's (USAC) estimated demand for category one and category two requests for E-Rate-supported services for funding year 2026./1

On April 6, 2026, USAC submitted a demand estimate for the E-Rate program for funding year 2026./2 USAC estimates the total demand for funding year ... Show Full Article

FCC Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau Issues Public Notice: Region 42 Regional Planning Committees to Hold 700 MHZ & 800 MHZ Meetings
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (PS Docket No. 23-237 and WT Docket No. 02-378):

* * *

The Region 42 (Virginia, except Northern Virginia)/1 700 MHz and 800 MHz Regional Planning Committees (RPCs) will hold two consecutive planning meetings on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Beginning at 10:00 am, the Region 42 700 MHz RPC meeting will convene at Colonial Williamsburg Resorts, Williamsburg Lodge 310 South England Street, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185.

The agenda for the 700 MHz RPC meeting includes:

* ... Show Full Article

FCC Media Bureau: Auction 114 Freeze Announced for Certain FM Applications and Rulemaking Filings
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following public notice (AU Docket No. 26-105):

* * *

The Media Bureau announces a freeze, effective immediately, on the following filings (collectively, Filings):

* Applications proposing to modify any of the vacant non-reserved band FM allotments scheduled for Auction 114 (Auction 114 FM Allotments);

* Petitions and counterproposals that propose a change in channel, class, community, or reference coordinates for any of the vacant non-reserved band FM allotments scheduled for Auction 114; and

* Applications, ... Show Full Article

FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Issues Public Notice: Consumer Protection & Accessibility Advisory Committee Third Meeting Date & Membership Updates
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (DA 26-458):

* * *

By this Public Notice,/1 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) announces the next meeting of the Commission's Consumer Protection and Accessibility Advisory Committee (CPAAC or Committee) to be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. (EST).

At this meeting, CPAAC members are expected to: (i) receive updates or reports from the Advancements in Accessible Communications Technologies Working Group (AACTWG) and the Protecting ... Show Full Article

FTC and Illinois Take Action to Stop Deceptive Conduct by Company that Created Thousands of Business Listings of Fake Local Home Repair Businesses
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:

* * *

FTC and Illinois Take Action to Stop Deceptive Conduct by Company that Created Thousands of Business Listings of Fake Local Home Repair Businesses

*

The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission, and the state of Illinois sued Chicago-based company Premium Home Service (PHS) and its owner for fraudulently creating thousands of fake online business listings for home repair companies to deceive consumers into thinking they were choosing reputable local companies for home repairs. ... Show Full Article

FTC Chairman Ferguson Advises Companies to Comply with the Take It Down Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:

* * *

FTC Chairman Ferguson Advises Companies to Comply with the Take It Down Act

*

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson sent letters today to more than a dozen prominent technology companies reminding businesses of their obligation to comply fully with the Take It Down Act (TIDA) no later than May 19. Signed into law last year by President Donald J. Trump with the strong support of First Lady Melania Trump, TIDA requires covered platforms to establish a process allowing victims, including ... Show Full Article