Public Safety Bureau Deletes FCC Rules for Opting Out of FirstNet
The Public Safety Bureau deleted from FCC rules an opt-out process from FirstNet. The bureau acted because “no state or territory elected to opt out within the statutory timeframe” and “there is no continued need for the rules.” The bureau…
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said launching a rulemaking “is unnecessary and contrary to the public interest because the lack of any opt-out election by any state or territory has rendered the opt-out rules moot.” Wednesday's order, in docket 16-269, is signed by bureau Chief Lisa Fowlkes.