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FCC Releases List of Communications Equipment and Services Raising National Security Risks
Bringing to a close the process initiated with the adoption of the Secure and Trusted Communications Act of 2019, the FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau released its list of communications equipment and services that it has deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security. US-based service providers are prohibited from receiving federal subsidies for purchasing the listed communications equipment or services (the “Covered List”), and service providers will be given an opportunity to receive federal funds to subsidize the removal and replacement of the communications equipment and services included on the Covered List.
In particular, the following communications equipment or services are included on the Covered List, and are subject to the FCC’s implementation of the Act:
Telecommunications equipment produced or provided by Huawei Technologies Company, including telecommunications or video surveillance services produced or provided by such entity or using such equipment.
Telecommunications equipment produced or provided by ZTE Corporation, including telecommunications or video surveillance services produced or provided by such entity or using such equipment.
Video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced or provided by Hytera Communications Corporation, to the extent it is used for the purpose of public safety, security of government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, including telecommunications or video surveillance services produced or provided by such entity or using such equipment.
Video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced or provided by Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, to the extent it is used for the purpose of public safety, security of government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, including telecommunications or video surveillance services produced or provided by such entity or using such equipment.
Video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced or provided by Dahua Technology Company, to the extent it is used for the purpose of public safety, security of government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, including telecommunications or video surveillance services produced or provided by such entity or using such equipment.
The FCC left open the possibility that the Covered List could be updated in the future with new communications equipment or services found to raise national security risks.
With the release of the Covered List, the FCC’s next step will be to finalize its rules for replacing the affected communications equipment and services. The FCC adopted rules in December 2020 to establish the removal and replacement program. Subsequently, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 provided $1.895 billion to be used for the program, and the FCC sought comment in February 2021 on its proposed rules to incorporate the funding. Once the rules are finalized, it is expected that eligible wireless and wireline service providers will move quickly to swap out the equipment and services on the Covered List.
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Clark County authorizes contracts with Bethel, Pleasant Twp. to join 9-1-1 dispatching operations (OH)
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11,000 non-life threatening 911 calls in Nashville each month prompts new campaign (TN)
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Emergency Medical Dispatch Class– Morris County, NJ
Next date: Tuesday, October 05, 2021 | 08:30 AM
to Friday, October 08, 2021 | 04:30 PM
PRE-REQUISITES: 9-1-1 Telecommunicator’s Training & C.P.R. Certification.
Copies of Certificates must accompany registration and be emailed to Mark Meehan.
A required course for 9-1-1 Telecommunicator. This state approved certification course will enable the student to properly answer, prioritize and dispatch calls for medical aid, and to provide instructions for preliminary emergency medical care prior to arrival of emergency medical personnel. This class will include practical exercises and demonstrations.
Class size is 25.
Conducted by the Morris County Department of Law and Public Safety Communications Division
When
Tuesday, October 05, 2021 | 08:30 AM
– Friday, October 08, 2021 | 04:30 PM
LocationMorris County Public Safety Academy, 500 West Hanover Avenue, Morristown 07963 View Map
40.8333282,-74.52680889999999
500 West Hanover Avenue ,
Morristown 07963
Morris County Public Safety Academy
500 West Hanover Avenue ,
Morristown 07963
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Upcoming Webinar
4.9 GHz Band: Review of the FCC Order
On October 22, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) released its Eighth Report and Order (Eighth R&O) regarding utilization of the 4940-4990 MHz (4.9 GHz) band that protects incumbent users as requested by us, the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA). This Eighth R&O addresses a number of issues related to the use of this band by public safety. Please join us for a briefing on this order and how it impacts public safety.
This presentation will be led by Chief Jeff Johnson (ret) and Attorney Jason Karp, one of the nation’s leading experts in public safety spectrum regulations.
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