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Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain through the Equipment Authorization Program
The United States issued an addendum on 15 September 2026 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/USA/1771. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 3 September 2021. The comment period closed on 21 September 2026.
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Radio frequency (RF) devices, telecommunications network hardware, wireless communication equipment, connected video surveillance devices, and electronic equipment containing RF or wireless modules (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular); Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, incl
Latest notice (G/TBT/N/USA/1771/Rev.3/Add.1, 15 September 2026)
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Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain through the Equipment Authorization Program
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) takes further steps to strengthen its equipment authorization program against national security risks to the communications supply chain. The Commission closes a component-part loophole by prohibiting authorization of devices that incorporate logic-bearing hardware components produced by an entity identified on the Commission's Covered List, where the device would itself be prohibited from authorization had the Covered List entity produced the entire device. The Commission also requires that any modification or permissive change to equipment by an entity identified on the Covered List undergo full certification, clarifies that its marketing rules reach any entity (including online marketplaces) that markets unauthorized equipment, and requires online marketplaces, subject to limited exceptions, to display a device's FCC ID at the online point of sale. Finally, the Commission amends its definition of ''critical infrastructure,'' as used on the Covered List, and corrects two administrative errors in its rules. This final rule is effective 13 October 2026. 91 Federal Register (FR) 57798, 11 September 2026, Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 1 and 2: This final rule and the proposed rule notified as G/TBT/N/USA/1771/Rev.3 are identified by ET Docket No. 21-232; FCC 26-50. The full text of the final rule is available from the Commission's website at Documents are also accessible from the…
Proposed rule - The Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) issues a Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on a broad set of additional measures to strengthen the security and integrity of its equipment authorization program. The measures include bifurcating the Covered List into producer/provider-based and production location-based categories; addressing 'white labeling' of covered equipment; hardware and software bill of materials (HBOM/SBOM) disclosure requirements; further prohibitions or presumptions against authorizing equipment containing Covered List components or software; certification requirements for devices in Covered List sectors; reforms to equipment importation, marketing, and pre-authorization operation rules; restrictions on use of the FCC logo; streamlined revocation procedures; codification of permissive-change waivers for software, firmware, and hardware updates to covered equipment; codified definitions for UAS, UAS critical components, and routers; term limits on equipment authorizations; registration of Supplier's Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) devices; modernization of the Commission's equipment authorization database; updates to submarine cable Covered List rules; and a proposal to require a U.S.-based liable party for FCC-certified equipment.
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AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/1771/Rev.3/Add.1
Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain through the Equipment Authorization Program
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) takes further steps to strengthen its equipment authorization program against national security risks to the communications supply chain. The Commission closes a component-part loophole by prohibiting authorization of devices that incorporate logic-bearing hardware components produced by an entity identified on the Commission's Covered List, where the device would itself be prohibited from authorization had the Covered List entity produced the entire device. The Commission also requires that any modification or permissive change to equipment by an entity identified on the Covered List undergo full certification, clarifies that its marketing rules reach any entity (including online marketplaces) that markets unauthorized equipment, and requires online marketplaces, subject to limited exceptions, to display a device's FCC ID at the online point of sale. Finally, the Commission amends its definition of ''critical infrastructure,'' as used on the Covered List, and corrects two administrative errors in its rules. This final rule is effective 13 October 2026. 91 Federal Register (FR) 57798, 11 September 2026, Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 1 and 2: This final rule and the proposed rule notified as G/TBT/N/USA/1771/Rev.3 are identified by ET Docket No. 21-232; FCC 26-50. The full text of the final rule is available from the Commission's website at Documents are also accessible from the…
RevisionG/TBT/N/USA/1771/Rev.3
Comment deadline: Closed on 21 September 2026
Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain through the Equipment Authorization Program
Proposed rule - The Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) issues a Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on a broad set of additional measures to strengthen the security and integrity of its equipment authorization program. The measures include bifurcating the Covered List into producer/provider-based and production location-based categories; addressing 'white labeling' of covered equipment; hardware and software bill of materials (HBOM/SBOM) disclosure requirements; further prohibitions or presumptions against authorizing equipment containing Covered List components or software; certification requirements for devices in Covered List sectors; reforms to equipment importation, marketing, and pre-authorization operation rules; restrictions on use of the FCC logo; streamlined revocation procedures; codification of permissive-change waivers for software, firmware, and hardware updates to covered equipment; codified definitions for UAS, UAS critical components, and routers; term limits on equipment authorizations; registration of Supplier's Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) devices; modernization of the Commission's equipment authorization database; updates to submarine cable Covered List rules; and a proposal to require a U.S.-based liable party for FCC-certified equipment.
RevisionG/TBT/N/USA/1771/Rev.2
Comment deadline: Closed on 2 February 2026
Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization Program
Proposed rule - In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) aims to further its actions in strengthening prohibitions on authorization of covered equipment and to clarify the rules and enforcement of such. The Commission seeks additional comment on modular transmitters and component parts in relation to covered equipment. The Commission addresses the partial court remand of the decision in its November 2022 EA Security Report and Order (R&O) by proposing a definition of ''critical infrastructure'' as used on the Covered List and seeking comment on the implementation of that definition. The Commission also seeks comment on whether any modification to an authorized device by an entity identified on the Covered List should require a new application for certification. Finally, the Commission seeks comment on clarifying the scope of activities that constitute marketing of equipment and on measures to strengthen enforcement of marketing prohibitions.
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/1771/Rev.1/Add.1
Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization Program
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) clarifies that rules prohibiting authorization of covered equipment include modular transmitters and adopts a prohibition on authorization of devices that include modular transmitters that are covered equipment. The Commission also adopts a procedure to limit previously granted authorizations of covered equipment to prohibit the continued importation and marketing of such equipment. It further discusses the broad scope of the prohibition on authorization of equipment identified on the Covered List by clarifying the term ''produced by'' as used in the Commission's rules concerning covered equipment and clarifying the prohibition on modification to previously authorized covered equipment. Effective 26 December 2025. 90 Federal Register (FR) 53227, 25 November 2025; Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 2: This final rule is identified by ET Docket No. 21-232; FCC 25-71. The Docket Folder is available on the FCC's website at and provides access to associated documents as well as comments received (if any). Documents are also accessible from the FCC's Electronic Document Management System (EDOCS) by searching the ET Docket Number. Comments ('filings') posted by the FCC in the Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) are accessible at
CorrigendumG/TBT/N/USA/1771/Add.1/Corr.1
Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization Program and the Competitive Bidding Program
TITLE: Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization Program; Correction AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission ACTION: Correcting amendments SUMMARY: On 6 February 2023, the Federal Communications Commission revised Commission rules. That document inadvertently failed to update the requirements for changes in name, address, ownership, or control of grantee in the case of a transaction affecting the grantee. This document corrects the final regulations. View 47 CFR Part 2 at Effective 21 April 2023. These correcting amendments are identified by ET Docket No. 21-232 and EA Docket No. 21-233. The Docket Folders are available on the FCC's website at and and provides access to associated documents as well as comments received (if any). Documents are also accessible from the FCC's Electronic Document Management System (EDOCS) by searching the Docket Number.
RevisionG/TBT/N/USA/1771/Rev.1
Comment deadline: Closed on 7 April 2023
Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization Program and the Competitive Bidding Program
Proposed rule (further notice of proposed rulemaking) - In this document, the Commission seeks further comment on potential additional revisions to the rules and procedures associated with prohibiting the authorization of 'covered' equipment in the Commission's equipment authorization program. The Commission also invites additional comment on proposed rule revisions to the Commission's competitive bidding program.
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/1771/Add.1
Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization Program and the Competitive Bidding Program
TITLE: Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization Program AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission ACTION: Final rule SUMMARY: In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) amends its rules related to equipment authorization to further secure our communications networks and supply chain from equipment that poses an unacceptable risk to national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons. The Commission implements revisions to the equipment authorization program to prohibit authorization of equipment that has been identified on the Commission's Covered List--published pursuant the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019--as posing an unacceptable risk to national security of the United States or the security or safety of United States persons, and the Commission prohibits the marketing and importation of such equipment in the United States. The Commission also addresses what constitutes 'covered' equipment for purposes of implementing the equipment authorization prohibition that the Commission is implementing. The actions being taken comply with Congress's directive in the Secure Equipment Act of 2021 to prohibit authorization of 'covered' equipment on the Covered List within one year of that Act's enactment and to lay the foundation to prohibit the authorization of any additional 'covered' equipment that may be added to the…
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/USA/1771
Comment deadline: Closed on 20 September 2021
Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization Program and the Competitive Bidding Program
Proposed rule - The Commission proposes to revise rules related to its equipment authorization processes to prohibit authorization of any 'covered' equipment on the recently established Covered List. The Commission also seeks comment on whether to require additional certification relating to national security from applicants who wish to participate in the Commission's competitive bidding auctions. This action explores steps the Commission can take to further its goal of protecting communications networks from communications equipment and services that pose a national security risk. Comments are due 20 September 2021. Reply comments are due October 18, 2021. Written comments on the Paperwork Reduction Act proposed information collection requirements must be submitted by the public, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and other interested parties on or before 18 October 2021.
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