Featured Stories
USITC Votes To Continue Investigations on Welded Stainless Steel Line and Pressure Pipe From India, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026:
* * *
USITC Votes To Continue Investigations on Welded Stainless Steel Line and Pressure Pipe from India, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of welded stainless steel line and pressure pipe from India, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026:
* * *
USITC Votes To Continue Investigations on Welded Stainless Steel Line and Pressure Pipe from India, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of welded stainless steel line and pressure pipe from India, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair valueand subsidized by the governments of India and Turkey.
Chairman Brett W. Doyle and Commissioners Jason E. Kearns, Peter-Anthony Pappas, and David Foley Jr. voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Bart Thanhauser did not participate in the vote.
As a result of the USITC's affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations of imports of this product from India, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates.
The USITC's public report, Welded Stainless Steel Line and Pressure Pipe from India, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates, (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-800-801 and 731-TA-1796-1798 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5789, August 2026), will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available on the USITC website (https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library) by October 6, 2026.
* * *
Original text here: https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0828_69140.htm
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Mobile Devices With Hardware and Software for Exchanging Electronic Content
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release:
* * *
USITC institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Mobile Devices with Hardware and Software for Exchanging Electronic Content
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain mobile devices with hardware and software for exchanging electronic content. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the USITC's notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of GG Technologies, Inc. d/b/a StayTouch
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release:
* * *
USITC institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Mobile Devices with Hardware and Software for Exchanging Electronic Content
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain mobile devices with hardware and software for exchanging electronic content. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the USITC's notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of GG Technologies, Inc. d/b/a StayTouchof Santa Monica, California, on July 28, 2026. An amended complaint was filed on August 14, 2026. The complaint, as amended, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain mobile devices with hardware and software for exchanging electronic that infringe certain claims of the patent asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order.
The USITC has identified the respondent in this investigation as Apple Inc. of Cupertino, California.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1520), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC's Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC's administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the USITC.
The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.
* * *
Original text here: https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0828_69139.htm
SEC Charges Advisory Firm With Falsifying Reports Filed With the Agency
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release:
* * *
Securities and Exchange Commission v. Ichcoin Tech Corp., No. 26-civ-01648 (N.D.N.Y. filed Aug. 27, 2026)
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against purported investment advisor Ichcoin Tech Corp. for allegedly making false statements in its filings with the SEC regarding its eligibility to be an exempt reporting adviser ("ERA") as well as its purported office location and other relevant identifying information.
The SEC's complaint, filed in the United States
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release:
* * *
Securities and Exchange Commission v. Ichcoin Tech Corp., No. 26-civ-01648 (N.D.N.Y. filed Aug. 27, 2026)
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against purported investment advisor Ichcoin Tech Corp. for allegedly making false statements in its filings with the SEC regarding its eligibility to be an exempt reporting adviser ("ERA") as well as its purported office location and other relevant identifying information.
The SEC's complaint, filed in the United StatesDistrict Court for the Northern District of New York, alleges that Ichcoin made false statements in its Form ADV filed with the SEC on January 25, 2024. According to the SEC's complaint, while ERAs are exempt from registration, they are still required to file a Form ADV to report relevant information to the SEC about their advisory business. As alleged, Ichcoin claimed in its Form ADV to be eligible for ERA status; to be conducting business at an office in Albany, N.Y. with a Colorado telephone number; and to have been assigned an identification code in the Central Registration Depository ("CRD") of securities industry professionals maintained by the Financial Industry Regulatory Agency ("FINRA"), whereas, in reality, Ichcoin was ineligible to report to the Commission as an ERA, it did not have an office at that Albany address, the Colorado telephone number did not connect a caller to anyone at Ichcoin, and the CRD number in the Form ADV belongs to an 87-year-old individual with no identifiable connection to Ichcoin. The complaint also alleges that Ichcoin failed to respond to requests by the Commission staff to provide records to substantiate the information in the Form ADV.
The complaint charges Ichcoin with violating Sections 204(a) and 207 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and seeks a permanent injunction against future violations of the charged provisions, a conduct-based injunction enjoining Ichcoin and individuals acting on its behalf from filing a Form ADV with the Commission as an ERA, and a civil monetary penalty.
The SEC's investigation was conducted by Peter Altenbach and George N. Stepaniuk and was supervised by Thomas P. Smith, Jr. The litigation will be led by Paul G. Gizzi and supervised by Christopher Colorado, all of the SEC's New York Regional Office.
* * *
Resources
* SEC Complaint (https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/complaints/2026/comp26623.pdf)
* * *
Original text here: https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/litigation-releases/lr-26623
FEC Issues Digest for Week of Aug. 24-28, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest:
* * *
Commission meetings and hearings
No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week.
* * *
Litigation
Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 26-2194) On August 25, the Commission filed a Notice of Lack of Quorum in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Lewicki, et al. v. FEC (Case No. 24-2505) On August 24, the Commission filed a Reply in Support of its Partial Motion for Summary Judgment in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
* * *
Reports Due in 2026
The
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest:
* * *
Commission meetings and hearings
No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week.
* * *
Litigation
Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 26-2194) On August 25, the Commission filed a Notice of Lack of Quorum in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Lewicki, et al. v. FEC (Case No. 24-2505) On August 24, the Commission filed a Reply in Support of its Partial Motion for Summary Judgment in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
* * *
Reports Due in 2026
TheCommission has posted the 2026 Congressional Pre-Election Reporting Dates. Reporting schedules for all filers in 2026 are also available.
* * *
Election Dates
The Commission has posted a list of 2026 Congressional Primary Dates.
* * *
Upcoming educational opportunities
September 16, 2026: The Commission is scheduled to host a webinar on Independent Expenditures and Pre-Election Communications.
September 30, 2026: The Commission is scheduled to host FECFile and reporting webinars for candidate committees.
October 7, 2026: The Commission is scheduled to host FECFile and reporting webinars for PACs and party committees.
For more information on upcoming training opportunities, see the Commission's Trainings page.
* * *
Upcoming reporting due dates
September 20: September Monthly Reports are due. For more information, see the 2026 Monthly Reporting schedule.
* * *
Additional research materials
Contribution Limits: In addition to the current limits, the Commission has posted an archive of contribution limits that were in effect going back to the 1975-1976 election cycles.
Federal election results are available. The data was compiled from the official vote totals published by state election offices.
FEC Notify: Want to be notified by email when campaign finance reports are received by the agency? Sign up here.
The Combined Federal State Disclosure and Election Directory is available. This publication identifies the federal and state agencies responsible for the disclosure of campaign finances, lobbying, personal finances, public financing, candidates on the ballot, election results, spending on state initiatives, and other financial filings.
The Presidential Election Campaign Fund Tax Checkoff Chart provides information on balance of the Fund, monthly deposits into the Fund reported by the Department of the Treasury, payments from the Fund as certified by the FEC, and participation rates of taxpayers as reported by the Internal Revenue Service. For more information on the Presidential Public Funding Program, see the Public Funding of Presidential Elections page.
The FEC Record is available as a continuously updated online news source.
* * *
Original text here: https://www.fec.gov/updates/week-of-august-24-28-2026/
FCC Issues Daily Digest for Aug. 28
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 166) on Aug. 28, 2026:
* * *
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:
NEWS RELEASES
FCC AUTHORIZES AGRICULTURE AND RURAL COMMUNITY-FOCUSED WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ZONE AT IOWA STATE. Agency Also Expands Innovation Zones in Boston, Raleigh, and Salt Lake City. by News Release. Adopted: 2026-08-28 OMR. DOC-424457A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424457A1.docx) DOC-424457A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424457A1.pdf) DOC-424457A1.txt
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 166) on Aug. 28, 2026:
* * *
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:
NEWS RELEASES
FCC AUTHORIZES AGRICULTURE AND RURAL COMMUNITY-FOCUSED WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ZONE AT IOWA STATE. Agency Also Expands Innovation Zones in Boston, Raleigh, and Salt Lake City. by News Release. Adopted: 2026-08-28 OMR. DOC-424457A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424457A1.docx) DOC-424457A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424457A1.pdf) DOC-424457A1.txt(https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424457A1.txt)
* * *
PUBLIC NOTICES
Released: 2026-08-28. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 8-27-26. OMD. Contact: Juan Salazar, 202 418-7434. DOC-424435A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424435A1.pdf) DOC-424435A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424435A1.txt)
Report No: SCL-00636NS. Released: 2026-08-28. NON-STREAMLINED SUBMARINE CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS - SCL. (DA No. 26-917). OIA. Contact: ICFSinfo@fcc.gov. DA-26-917A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-917A1.pdf) DA-26-917A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-917A1.txt)
Report No: SAT-02033. Released: 2026-08-28. SATELLITE LICENSING DIVISION AND SATELLITE PROGRAMS AND POLICY DIVISION INFORMATION - SAT - ACTIONS TAKEN. (DA No. 26-907). SB. Contact: ICFSinfo@fcc.gov. DA-26-907A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-907A1.pdf) DA-26-907A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-907A1.txt)
Report No: TEL-02677. Released: 2026-08-28. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED - ITC. (DA No. 26-908). OIA. Contact: ICFSinfo@fcc.gov. DA-26-908A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-908A1.pdf) DA-26-908A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-908A1.txt)
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-1-260828-01. Released: 2026-08-28. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-424437A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424437A1.pdf) DOC-424437A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424437A1.txt)
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-3-260828-01. Released: 2026-08-28. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-424439A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424439A1.pdf) DOC-424439A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424439A1.txt)
Report No: SCL-00635S. Released: 2026-08-28. STREAMLINED SUBMARINE CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS - SCL. (DA No. 26-916). OIA. Contact: ICFSinfo@fcc.gov. DA-26-916A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-916A1.pdf) DA-26-916A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-916A1.txt)
Report No: TEL-02678NS. Released: 2026-08-28. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS/PETITIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING - ITC. (DA No. 26-909). OIA. Contact: ICFSinfo@fcc.gov. DA-26-909A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-909A1.pdf) DA-26-909A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-909A1.txt)
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-2-260828-01. Released: 2026-08-28. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-424438A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424438A1.pdf) DOC-424438A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424438A1.txt)
Report No: SAT-02032. Released: 2026-08-28. SATELLITE LICENSING DIVISION AND SATELLITE PROGRAMS AND POLICY DIVISION INFORMATION - SAT - ACCEPTED FOR FILING. SB. Contact: ICFSinfo@fcc.gov. DOC-424440A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424440A1.pdf) DOC-424440A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424440A1.txt)
Released: 2026-08-28. OET ANNOUNCES ONE NEW INNOVATION ZONE FOR PROGRAM EXPERIMENTAL LICENSES AND RENEWS AND AMENDS EXISTING INNOVATION ZONES. (DA No. 26-911). (Dkt No 19-257). OET. DA-26-911A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-911A1.docx) DA-26-911A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-911A1.pdf) DA-26-911A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-911A1.txt)
Report No: TEL-02679S. Released: 2026-08-28. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING - ITC. (DA No. 26-910). OIA. Contact: ICFSinfo@fcc.gov. DA-26-910A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-910A1.pdf) DA-26-910A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-910A1.txt)
* * *
TEXTS
FCC PROPOSES NEARLY $200,000 FINE AGAINST COVERED LIST ENTITIES FOR FAILURE TO FILE DISCLOSURES IN A TIMELY MANNER. FCC proposes a $188,491 fine against two Covered List Entities, Hytera Communications Corp Ltd and ZTE Corp, for failing to timely submit contact information for subsidiaries and affiliates on the Covered List that produce covered communications equipment.. (Dkt No 21-232). Action by: Commission. Adopted: 2026-08-27 by NAL. (FCC No. 26-60). EB. FCC-26-60A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-60A1.docx) FCC-26-60A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-60A1.pdf) FCC-26-60A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-60A1.txt)
FCC DENIES REQUESTS FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT IN THE FOREIGN MILITARY-GRADE UAS PROCEEDING. The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau and the Office of Engineering and Technology deny three requests for an extension of time to submit public comment in the proceeding regarding foreign-produced military-grade UAS and UAS critical components. (Dkt No 26-189). Action by: PSHSB Chief and OET Chief. Adopted: 2026-08-28 by ORDER. (DA No. 26-892). PSHSB OET. Contact: Gregory Haledjian, 202-418-7440, gregory.haledjian@fcc.gov. DA-26-892A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-892A1.docx) DA-26-892A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-892A1.pdf) DA-26-892A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-892A1.txt)
* * *
ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED AUGUST 27, 2026, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 165:
PUBLIC NOTICES
Released: 2026-08-27. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU REMINDS RIP-AND-REPLACE PROGRAM RECIPIENTS OF THEIR SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 STATUS UPDATE FILING OBLIGATION. (DA No. 26-906). (Dkt No 18-89). WCB. Contact: Recipients with questions may contact the Fund Administrator Help Desk by email at SCRPFundAdmin@fcc.gov or by calling (202) 418-7540 from 9:00 AM ET to 5:00 PM ET, Monday through Friday, except for Federal holidays. DA-26-906A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-906A1.docx) DA-26-906A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-906A1.pdf) DA-26-906A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-906A1.txt)
* * *
TEXTS
IN THE MATTER OF LG ELECTRONICS INC. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SECTIONS 15.519 (A) AND 15.519 (A)(2) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. The Office of Engineering and Technology grants a request by LG Electronics, Inc. to waive Section 15.519(a) and 15.519(a)(2) of our rules governing ultrawideband devices.. (Dkt No 26-57). Action by: Office of Engineering and Technology. Adopted: 2026-08-27 by ORDER. (DA No. 26-905). OET. DA-26-905A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-905A1.docx) DA-26-905A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-905A1.pdf) DA-26-905A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-905A1.txt)
REVIEW OF THE COMMISSION'S ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF REGULATORY FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026. The FCC's FY 2026 Regulatory Fees Order establishes the regulatory fee rates for FY 2026.. (Dkt No 26-94). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2026-08-26 by ORDER. (FCC No. 26-59). OEA. FCC-26-59A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-59A1.docx) FCC-26-59A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-59A1.pdf) FCC-26-59A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-59A1.txt)
* * *
Original text here: https://www.fcc.gov/edocs/daily-digest/2026/08/28
FCC Denies Request to Delay Comment Period for Drone Restrictions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau together with the Office of Engineering and Technology issued an order on Aug. 28, 2026, denying three requests to extend the comment period for a proceeding titled "Prohibiting the Importation and Marketing of Certain Foreign-Produced Military-Grade UAS and UAS Critical Components" (PS Docket No. 26-189).
The requests were submitted by American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, DRONERESPONDERS, and Commercial Drone Alliance. The entities sought additional time--ranging up to 30 days beyond
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau together with the Office of Engineering and Technology issued an order on Aug. 28, 2026, denying three requests to extend the comment period for a proceeding titled "Prohibiting the Importation and Marketing of Certain Foreign-Produced Military-Grade UAS and UAS Critical Components" (PS Docket No. 26-189).
The requests were submitted by American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, DRONERESPONDERS, and Commercial Drone Alliance. The entities sought additional time--ranging up to 30 days beyondthe current September 2, 2026 deadline--to gather feedback from members, evaluate supply chain impacts, and review complex technical and operational questions. Petitioners noted that the summer window creates scheduling hurdles for emergency response personnel and industry operators needing to provide input across multiple operating facilities.
In denying the extensions, agency officials emphasized that commission policy disfavors routinely granting extra time. The order highlights that urgent national security considerations require swift action to protect the communications equipment supply chain. Maintaining the existing schedule ensures timely evaluation of the proposals, which address foreign-produced uncrewed aircraft systems and components on the Covered List.
Public comments regarding the proposed restrictions on military-grade uncrewed aircraft systems remain due on or before September 2, 2026.
-- Vidhi Gianani, Targeted News Service
* * *
Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-892A1.pdf
FCC Authorizes Agriculture and Rural Community-Focused Wireless Technology Innovation Zone at Iowa State
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026:
* * *
FCC Authorizes Agriculture and Rural Community-Focused Wireless Technology Innovation Zone at Iowa State
Agency Also Expands Innovation Zones in Boston, Raleigh, and Salt Lake City
-
Today, the Federal Communications Commission authorized a new Innovation Zone at Iowa State University to provide a platform to develop and refine wireless technologies intended to connect rural communities and to study new use cases for precision agriculture for both crop and livestock farms.
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026:
* * *
FCC Authorizes Agriculture and Rural Community-Focused Wireless Technology Innovation Zone at Iowa State
Agency Also Expands Innovation Zones in Boston, Raleigh, and Salt Lake City
-
Today, the Federal Communications Commission authorized a new Innovation Zone at Iowa State University to provide a platform to develop and refine wireless technologies intended to connect rural communities and to study new use cases for precision agriculture for both crop and livestock farms.Innovation Zones are locations designated for use by specific experimental licensees to foster robust wireless research and development through the testing of new advanced technologies, applications, and prototype networks outside of a traditional small campus or laboratory setting.
Today's Public Notice from the FCC's Office of Engineering and Technology also expands the identified spectrum bands in the Innovation Zone at Northeastern University in Boston, Mass., and expands the geographical boundaries of existing Innovation Zones at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, N.C. and at the Salt Lake City Innovation Zone.
Chairman Brendan Carr issued the following statement:
"We are making room for innovation through research and development in rural wireless technologies. Innovation Zones serve as real world laboratories for wireless services, including the targeting of specific challenges like those in rural communities. By building on the work already underway at Iowa State, we can supercharge experimentation in precision agriculture that leverages the technology of today and tomorrow, whether it's 5G, 6G, or drones."
Additional Background Information:
Today's action approves a proposal from the Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research office - a public-private partnership that oversees the research platforms - for an Iowa State Innovation Zone to "serve as a wireless living lab for smart and connected rural communities, enabling the research and development of rural-focused wireless technologies that provide affordable, high-capacity connectivity to rural communities and industries such as agriculture." The FCC's approval also anticipates that the experimentation done at the Iowa State Innovation Zone could support research and innovation in open, standards-based wireless networks in real-world agriculture and rural settings.
The FCC today also modified the conditions of existing Innovation Zones to further facilitate and expand the ongoing research taking place in those geographic areas. The Northeastern University Innovation Zone was approved to increase the permitted maximum power on certain frequencies and expand the authorized frequency bands within that designated area. The NC State and Salt Lake City Innovation Zones were also permitted to increase the permitted maximum power on certain frequencies and expand the authorized frequency bands and geographic boundaries of their zones. In addition, the FCC is renewing the New York City Innovation Zone, the Salt Lake City Innovation Zone, the North Carolina State Innovation Zone, and the Northeastern Innovation Zone for another five-year term.
The Public Notice authorizing the Iowa State Innovation Zone, approving the expanding permissions for Northeastern University, North Carolina State University, and the Salt Lake City Innovation Zone, and renewing the New York City, Salt Lake City, North Carolina State, and Northeastern Innovation Zones is available at: www.fcc.gov/document/oet-announces-updates-innovation-zones.
* * *
Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424457A1.pdf
