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The Small Business
Rule Change Brief

Vol. 1 · No. 32

Friday, May 22, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:FCC 26-28

Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program

Federal Communications Commission — observed across 2 documents over 0 days.

In plain English

The FCC is tightening rules for companies that test and certify telecom equipment to make sure they're trustworthy and follow security standards. If your business makes or sells telecom gear, you'll need to work with certified testing labs and may face new compliance requirements when getting equipment approved.

First seen

May 15, 2026

Last seen

May 15, 2026

Latest stage

Proposed Rule

PRORULE → RULE

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Comments close

Monday, June 15, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Final·May 15, 2026·91 FR 27843

    Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program

    effective Jun 15, 2026#2026-09822

  2. Proposed·May 15, 2026·91 FR 27884

    Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program

    comments close Jun 15, 2026#2026-09821