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The Small Business
Rule Change Brief

Vol. 1 · No. 1118

Friday, October 9, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:PSHSB & OET: PS Docket No. 26-184

Comment Sought on Prohibiting the Importation and Marketing of Certain Covered UAS and UAS Critical Components and Equipment Listed in Section 1709 of FY2025 NDAA

Federal Communications Commission — observed across 2 documents over 25 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The government is asking for public input on a new rule that would ban the import and sale of certain drones and drone equipment deemed security risks. If you import, make, or sell drones or drone parts, review the banned products list and submit comments by September 23 if this impacts your business.

First seen

Jul 30, 2026

Last seen

Aug 24, 2026

Latest stage

Notice

PRORULE → RULE

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Comments close

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Notice·Jul 30, 2026·91 FR 48108

    Seeking Comment on Prohibiting the Importation and Marketing of Certain Covered UAS and UAS Critical Components and Equipment Listed in Section 1709 of FY2025 NDAA.

    comments close Aug 31, 2026#2026-15418

  2. Notice·Aug 24, 2026·91 FR 54713

    Comment Sought on Prohibiting the Importation and Marketing of Certain Covered UAS and UAS Critical Components and Equipment Listed in Section 1709 of FY2025 NDAA

    comments close Sep 23, 2026#2026-17193