FCC Office of Economics Moving Forward; Some CBRS, HAC Rules Take Effect in Jan.
A final rule establishing the FCC Office of Economics and Analytics is scheduled to take effect Friday, says that day's Federal Register. The FCC said in October the office will open by year’s end with Giulia McHenry, now chief economist…
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in the Office of Strategic Planning, as acting chief (see 1810250027). Commissioners approved the office in January over dissents by Jessica Rosenworcel and then-member Mignon Clyburn (see 1801300026). “The Office will be charged with ensuring that economic analysis is deeply and consistently incorporated into the agency’s regular operations, and will support work across the FCC and throughout the decision-making process,” the notice said. Revised 3.5 GHz band citizens broadband radio service regulations take effect Jan. 7 under a rule for Friday's FR (timetable), excluding three parts still needing Office of Management and Budget approval. Commissioners adopted a CBRS order Oct. 23 changing the size of priority access license areas from census tracts to counties, extending license terms to 10 years and making them renewable, putting in place end-of-term performance requirements, and allowing partitioning and disaggregation of PALs (see 1810230037). Revised wireless handset hearing-aid compatibility disclosure requirements also take effect Jan. 7 under a rule for Friday's FR (timetable). An HAC order adopted Nov. 15 replaces annual service provider reporting with certification and enhanced website disclosure duties (see 1811150033).