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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice Seeking Comment on ETC Petition Filed by Scott County Telephone Cooperative
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 09-197) on Dec. 9, 2025:
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The Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on a petition filed by Scott County Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (SCTC)/1 seeking designation as a Lifeline and High-Cost Eligible Telecommunications Carrier under Section 214(e)(6) of the Communications Act of 1934. SCTC states that its "request is in connection with its jointly filed domestic Section 214 authorization application to acquire and assume Sunset Digital Communications,
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 09-197) on Dec. 9, 2025:
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The Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on a petition filed by Scott County Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (SCTC)/1 seeking designation as a Lifeline and High-Cost Eligible Telecommunications Carrier under Section 214(e)(6) of the Communications Act of 1934. SCTC states that its "request is in connection with its jointly filed domestic Section 214 authorization application to acquire and assume Sunset Digital Communications,LLC's Connect America Fund Phase II support and obligations for designated census blocks in Virginia (within Study Area Code 199025) and Tennessee (within Study Area Code 299033)."/2
Procedural Matters
Filing Requirements. Interested parties may file comments and reply comments on or before the dates indicated on the first page of this document. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS). Comments should refer to WC Docket Nos. 09-197.
* Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/.
* 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.
Ex Parte Rules. The proceeding this Public Notice initiates shall be treated as a "permit-but-disclose" proceeding in accordance with the Commission's ex parte rules./3 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 section 1.1206(b). In proceedings governed by section 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.
Additional Information. For further information regarding this Public Notice, please contact Rebekah Douglas at rebekah.douglas@fcc.gov (WCB).
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Footnotes:
1/ Scott County Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Petition for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier Pursuant to Section 214(e)(6) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, for High-Cost Support, WC Docket No. 09-197 (filed Sept. 29, 2025), https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/109301599800640/1 (SCTC Petition).
2/ SCTC Petition at 1-2.
3/ 47 CFR Sec. 1.1200 et seq.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-25-1041A1.pdf
FCC Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau Issues Public Notice: Region 54 700 MHz 800 MHz Regional Planning Committees to Hold Meetings
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (PS Docket No. 23-237 and WT Docket 02-378):
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The Region 54 (Southern Lake Michigan)/1 700 MHz and 800 MHz Regional Planning Committees (RPCs) will hold two virtual meetings via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:00 am (Central Time). The deadline for new applications to be filed for the Fall meeting is December 12, 2025. Applications can be submitted any time prior to that date using www.capradap.org.
The agenda for the 800 MHz RPC
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (PS Docket No. 23-237 and WT Docket 02-378):
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The Region 54 (Southern Lake Michigan)/1 700 MHz and 800 MHz Regional Planning Committees (RPCs) will hold two virtual meetings via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:00 am (Central Time). The deadline for new applications to be filed for the Fall meeting is December 12, 2025. Applications can be submitted any time prior to that date using www.capradap.org.
The agenda for the 800 MHz RPCmeeting includes:
* Old Business
o Applications
- Elgin, City of
- Naperville, City of
- Wisconsin, State of (seven applications)
- Melrose Park, Village of
o For the good of the order
* New Business
o Applications
- Michigan, State of
- Racine, County of (two applications)
o For the good of the order
The 700 MHz RPC meeting will convene immediately following the 800 MHz RPC meeting.
The agenda for the 700 MHz meeting includes:
* Old Business
o Applications
-Kane, County of
-DeKalb, City of
-Wisconsin, State of (two applications)
o For the good of the order
* New Business
o Applications
- Racine, County of
- Newton, County of
o For the good of the order
The Region 54 Regional Planning Committee meetings are open to the public. All eligible public safety providers whose sole or principal purpose is to protect the safety of life, health, or property in the Southern Lake Michigan area may utilize these frequencies. It is essential that not only public safety, but all government, Tribal Nations, and non-governmental organizations eligible under Section 90.523 of the Commission's Rules be represented to ensure that each agency's future spectrum needs are considered in the allocation process. Administrators who are not conversant with telecommunications technology should ensure that their respective agencies are represented by suitably conversant staff.
All interested parties wishing to participate in the planning for the use of public safety spectrum in the 700 MHz and 800 MHz bands within Region 54 are encouraged to attend. For further information and Teams invitation, please contact Ned W. Jacklin via email at nedr54@sbcglobal.net.
Ned W. Jacklin
Secretary, Region 54
Phone: 815-252-2564
nedr54@sbcglobal.net
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Footnote:
1/ The Region 54 (Southern Lake Michigan) 700 MHz RPC encompasses counties in three states bordering Lake Michigan: Winnebago, McHenry, Cook, Kane, Kendall, Grundy, Boone, Lake, DuPage, DeKalb, Will, and Kankakee Counties, Illinois; Lake, LaPorte, Jasper, Starke, St. Joseph, Porter, Newton, Pulaski, Marshall, and Elkhart Counties, Indiana; and Kenosha, Milwaukee, Washington, Dodge, Walworth, Jefferson, Racine, Rock, Walworth, Washington, and Waukesha Counties, Wisconsin. The Region 54 (Southern Lake Michigan) 800 MHz NPSPAC RPC includes the Michigan counties of Kent, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Barry, Muskegon, Allegan, Berrien, Cass, and St. Joseph, in addition to all of the above-mentioned Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin counties.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-25-1032A1.pdf
USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from China
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from China
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Bulletin 25-075
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission has made affirmative determinations in its expedited five-year (sunset) reviews concerning Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from China.
Note to Users: This bulletin will be replaced by the news release when the release is available. News releases are generally issued
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from China
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Bulletin 25-075
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission has made affirmative determinations in its expedited five-year (sunset) reviews concerning Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from China.
Note to Users: This bulletin will be replaced by the news release when the release is available. News releases are generally issuedapproximately three hours after a Commission vote.
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Original text here: https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2025/er1209_67795.htm
FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comment Dates for Call Branding Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (CG Docket No. 17-59; WC Docket No. 17-97; CG Docket No. 02-278) on Dec. 8, 2025:
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On October 29, 2025, the Commission released the Ninth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CG Docket No. 17-59; Seventh Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in WC Docket No. 17-97; Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CG Docket No. 02-278; and Public Notice in CG Docket No. 25-307 that proposes rules to help consumers know who is calling and which calls originate
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (CG Docket No. 17-59; WC Docket No. 17-97; CG Docket No. 02-278) on Dec. 8, 2025:
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On October 29, 2025, the Commission released the Ninth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CG Docket No. 17-59; Seventh Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in WC Docket No. 17-97; Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CG Docket No. 02-278; and Public Notice in CG Docket No. 25-307 that proposes rules to help consumers know who is calling and which calls originatefrom outside of the United States, and seeks comment on whether some calling-related rules can be simplified, streamlined, or eliminated./1 The Notice sets deadlines for filing comments and reply comments at 30 and 60 days after publication of a summary in the Federal Register.
On December 5, 2025, a summary of the item was published in the Federal Register./2 Accordingly, comments are due on or before January 5, 2026, and reply comments are due on or before February 3, 2026. Complete comment filing instructions are set forth in the Notice./3
For further information, contact John B. Adams, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, at (202) 418-2854 or JohnB.Adams@fcc.gov.
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Footnotes:
1/ See Advanced Methods to Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls, CG Docket 17-59; Call Authentication Trust Anchor, WC Docket No. 17-97; Telephone Consumer Protection Act, CG Docket No. 02-278; Dismissal of Outdated or Otherwise Moot Robocalls Petitions, CG Docket No. 25-307, Ninth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CG Docket No. 17-59; Seventh Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in WC Docket No. 17-97; Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CG Docket No. 02-278; and Public Notice in CG Docket No. 25-307, FCC 25-76 (rel. Oct. 29, 2025) (Notice).
2/ Federal Communications Commission, Advanced Methods to Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls; Call Authentication Trust Anchor; Telephone Consumer Protection Act; Dismissal of Outdated or Otherwise Moot Robocalls Petitions, Proposed Rule, 90 Fed. Reg. 56101 (Dec. 5, 2025).
3/ Notice at para. 113.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-25-1028A1.pdf
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Report: 'Fair Debt Collection Practices Act CFPB Annual Report 2025'
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (TNSres) -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued the following report on November 21, 2025, entitled "Fair Debt Collection Practices Act CFPB Annual Report 2025."
Here are excerpts:
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1. Introduction
The Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA) requires the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to report annually on the CFPB's activities to administer the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and enables the CFPB to obtain the views of other agencies that enforce the FDCPA.
1 This report summarizes certain activities carried out by the CFPB and
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (TNSres) -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued the following report on November 21, 2025, entitled "Fair Debt Collection Practices Act CFPB Annual Report 2025."
Here are excerpts:
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1. Introduction
The Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA) requires the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to report annually on the CFPB's activities to administer the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and enables the CFPB to obtain the views of other agencies that enforce the FDCPA.
1 This report summarizes certain activities carried out by the CFPB andother federal agencies relating to debt collection during 2024.
1.1 The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
While attempting to collect debts, debt collectors must adhere to numerous laws and regulations, including those governing telephone communications (e.g., the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, or TCPA), the furnishing of information to credit reporting companies (e.g., the Fair Credit Reporting Act, or FCRA), and various state statutes. Debt collectors are also subject to the CFPA, including its prohibition on unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts and practices.
Additionally, debt collectors are subject to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act's prohibition on unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices.
The FDCPA, however, is the primary federal law that governs the conduct of debt collectors.3 The FDCPA establishes consumer protections in the debt collection process, including a consumer's right to dispute an alleged debt. The FDCPA prohibits debt collectors from engaging in certain types of conduct in connection with the collection of a debt. Among its provisions, the FDCPA prohibits collectors from: (1) harassing, oppressing, or abusing consumers4 ; (2) utilizing false, deceptive, or misleading representations or means when collecting or attempting to collect; and (3) using unfair or unconscionable means to collect or attempt to collect a debt.6 The FDCPA empowers the CFPB and other agencies to enforce its provisions and establishes a private right of action against any debt collector who fails to comply with the FDCPA. The FDCPA also requires the CFPB to submit this annual report on "the administration of its functions" under the FDCPA and enables it to "obtain ... the views" of other agencies that enforce the FDCPA.
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View full report at: https://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/cfpb_fdcpa-2025-annual-report_2025-11.pdf
CFTC to Accelerate Publication of Backlogged COT Data
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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CFTC to Accelerate Publication of Backlogged COT Data
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WASHINGTON The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is accelerating the publication of Commitments of Traders reports that were interrupted during the lapse in federal appropriation. The revised timeline will eliminate the report backlog by Dec. 29, 2025. The CFTC previously projected data to be current by January 23, 2026.
The reports will continue to be published in chronological order at an increased frequency while maintaining
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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CFTC to Accelerate Publication of Backlogged COT Data
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WASHINGTON The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is accelerating the publication of Commitments of Traders reports that were interrupted during the lapse in federal appropriation. The revised timeline will eliminate the report backlog by Dec. 29, 2025. The CFTC previously projected data to be current by January 23, 2026.
The reports will continue to be published in chronological order at an increased frequency while maintainingdata integrity. This process is consistent with prior post-shutdown publishing.
The revised publication schedule is below and will be updated as necessary. Check CFTC.gov for the most up-to-date information.
COT Report Date Original Publish Date New Publish Date
09/30/2025 10/03/2025 11/19/2025+
10/07/2025 10/10/2025 11/21/2025
10/14/2025 10/17/2025 11/25/2025
10/21/2025 10/24/2025 12/02/2025
10/28/2025 10/31/2025 12/05/2025
11/04/2025 11/07/2025 12/09/2025
11/10/2025 11/14/2025 12/10/2025
11/18/2025 11/21/2025 12/12/2025
11/25/2025 12/01/2025 12/15/2025
12/02/2025 12/05/2025 12/17/2025
12/09/2025 12/12/2025 12/19/2025
12/16/2025 12/19/2025 12/23/2025
12/23/2025 12/29/2025 12/29/2025++
+First catch-up publication on Wednesday
++COT publication returns to normal schedule
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Original text here: https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/9147-25
Acting Chairman Pham Announces Regulatory Clarity for U.S. Access to Markets
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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Acting Chairman Pham Announces Regulatory Clarity for U.S. Access to Markets
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WASHINGTON Commodity Futures Trading Commission Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham today announced the Market Participants Division, Division of Clearing and Risk, and Division of Market Oversight issued a no-action letter to harmonize three separate definitions of "U.S. person," among other things, under the CFTC's Dodd-Frank Act cross-border swap framework. The letter simplifies and consolidates existing no-action
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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Acting Chairman Pham Announces Regulatory Clarity for U.S. Access to Markets
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WASHINGTON Commodity Futures Trading Commission Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham today announced the Market Participants Division, Division of Clearing and Risk, and Division of Market Oversight issued a no-action letter to harmonize three separate definitions of "U.S. person," among other things, under the CFTC's Dodd-Frank Act cross-border swap framework. The letter simplifies and consolidates existing no-actionpositions that address almost 15 years of regulatory uncertainty and promotes harmonization with Securities and Exchange Commission regulations.
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Original text here: https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/9149-25
