FCC and ISED Regulatory Updates
Welcome to this month’s regulatory brief from American Certification Body. Below you’ll find highlights from recent FCC and ISED actions, including the official publication of FCC ET Docket 24-136, new waiver activity, and several updated standards from ISED Canada.
In This Issue:
- Significant Notice of Proposed Rules on Wireless Certification
- FCC ET Docket 24-136 – Rule Changes Published
- T-Mobile & SpaceX Waiver Granted
- ANSI C63.10-2020 – Transition Deadline Approaching
- RSS-193 (Issue 1) – New Standard Introduced
- RSS-247 (Issue 4) – Major Revisions Released
- C63.10-2020 + Amendment – Compliance Update
- Certification Expertise and Compliance Support
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Federal Register Updates:
FCC Releases Significant Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Wireless Certification
In what is likely to be one of the most significant rewrites of the FCC Rules, a Notice of Proposed In what is likely to be several of the most significant re-writings of the FCC Rule has been released as a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
Some of the significant changes that are being considered currently:
- Seeks comment on whether to extend the prohibitions adopted today to entities subject to the jurisdiction of a foreign adversary and to extend the group of prohibited entities to include several additional lists from federal agencies or statutes.
- Seeks further comment on ways the Commission can facilitate and encourage more equipment authorization testing to occur at test labs located in the United States or United States allied countries.
- Proposed revisions to TCB post-market surveillance procedures.
- Proposes to restrict relationships between TCBs and the test labs for which the TCB reviews applications.
- Proposes to require the use of FCC-recognized accredited test labs for authorization pursuant to Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity.
If some or all of these proposals are adopted, it will significantly change the landscape of the testing industry, particularly for testing and certification data that are sourced from China (and Russia, to a lesser extent).
The aim of the proposed Rules is to strengthen the integrity of the Laboratory and Certification Environment.
For the full proposed rule, visit the Office of the Federal Register: [ET Docket No. 24-136; FR ID 302403].
FCC ET Docket 24-136 – Rule Changes Published
The FCC ET Docket 24-136 was published in the Federal Register on July 16, 2025. The Report & Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) includes updates to the recognition process for measurement facilities (§2.94), Telecommunication Certification Bodies (§2.960–2.962), and adds a new §2.951. View More
The TCB Council Board has been discussing the possible impacts of some of the proposed changes to the following Rule Parts:
- § 2.94 Measurement facilities
- New § 2.951 Recognition of Measurement Facilities
- § 2.960 Recognition of Telecommunication Certification Bodies (TCBs)
- § 2.962 Requirements for Telecommunication Certification Bodies
T-Mobile & SpaceX Waiver Granted
The FCC granted a waiver for T-Mobile USA and SpaceX regarding parts of sections 2 and 25 of the Commission’s rules, affecting satellite/mobile communications. View More
Volume Control Standard: Comment Request
WTB is requesting public input on extending the use of temporary volume control methodologies used in certifying hearing aid–compatible handsets. View DA-25-585A1
Hitachi Rail – Waiver Request (3.8–4.5 MHz)
Hitachi Rail STS USA seeks a waiver to operate unlicensed radio transmitters in the 3.8–4.5 MHz band.
Comments due: August 15, 2025 Reply comments due: September 2, 2025. View DA-25-630A1
ANSI C63.10-2020 Transition Deadline
Starting October 30, 2025, all testing for intentional radiators under §15.31(a)(3) must be conducted using ANSI C63.10-2020. Until then, the 2013 version remains acceptable. View More
Transition policy
ISED Canada Updates
RSS-193 (Issue 1) – New Standard
ISED has issued RSS-193 for equipment operating in the 27.5–28.35 GHz range. Existing lab recognition for RSS-191/192 will be extended to RSS-193. View More
View RSS-193
RSS-247 (Issue 4) – Major Revisions
This updated RSS includes:
- Exemption for 5600–5650 MHz band
- Hybrid device requirement clarifications
- New indoor-only labeling & emission report rules
- Editorial and structural refinements
C63.10-2020 + Amendment Compliance
ISED Canada will accept ANSI C63.10-2020 + Corrigendum 1 (2023) + Amendment (2024) up to January 6, 2026, after which it will be mandatory. View More
ISED test standards
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This newsletter is provided for informational purposes only. Always consult the official FCC and ISED publications for complete and current regulatory requirements.
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