DOJ, Others Ask FCC to Defer Oxford-OHCP Action Pending National Security Review
The DOJ, backed by the Defense and Homeland Security departments, asked the FCC to defer action on a proposed transaction involving Oxford Networks Holdings and OHCP Northeastern Fiber Buyer. "The Agencies are currently reviewing this matter for any national security,…
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law enforcement, and public safety issues, but have not yet completed that effort," said a DOJ letter Tuesday in docket 16-222. It asked the FCC to "defer action until such time as the Agencies notify the Commission of the completion of their review and, based on the results of such review, request appropriate action by the Commission. The Agencies will advise the Commission promptly upon completion of our review."