The data collection requirements for importers of FCC-regulated goods is unclear for June-December next year, Intel said during a meeting with the FCC on Dec. 10 (here). Intel "recommended that the FCC not require collection or reporting of the information contained in Form 740 either during or after this period" and should rely on existing CBP processes. The company also "stressed importers should have the flexibility to manage their own records and develop internal controls for monitoring noncompliant devices." The FCC recently said it plans to waive its Form 740 certification requirements for radio frequency devices imported between July 1 and Dec. 31, 2016 (see 1510200035). Industry responses to the plan to do away with the Form 740 were largely positive, though Boeing noted it considers the government collections of the information to be a useful compliance tool (see 1510130057).
The Federal Communications Commission published a notice (here) in the Federal Register on the agency's plans to waive its Form 740 certification requirements for radio frequency (RF) devices imported between July 1 and Dec. 31, 2016. (see 1510200035). The temporary waiver allows time for the FCC to consider its proposal to eliminate importer declaration requirements entirely (see 1508110024), without imposing new burdens on importers that would otherwise be forced to file on paper once CBP's Automated Commercial Environment is required, the FCC said.
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The Federal Communications Commission will temporarily waive its Form 740 certification requirements for radio frequency (RF) devices imported after CBP's Automated Commercial Environment becomes mandatory for FCC entries on July 1, it said in an order issued Oct. 19 (here). The waiver, which will remain in effect until Dec. 31, 2016, allows time for the FCC to consider its proposal to eliminate importer declaration requirements entirely (see 1508110024), without imposing “significant burdens” on importers that would otherwise be forced to file on paper once ACE is required, the FCC said. Given the complexity of the FCC rulemaking, it’s possible the commission will be “unable to reach and publish a final determination” by July 1, when CBP will no longer accept electronic filing of FCC Form 740 via its legacy Automated Commercial System, it said.
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The Federal Communications Commission should be careful not to add new regulatory requirements if it eliminates use of FCC Form 740, the Telecommunications Industry Association said in comments to the FCC (here) on the agency's proposal to revise import requirements, among other things (see 1508110024). "Simply eliminating Form 740 will not achieve the FCC’s goal" to reduce administrative burdens "if the proposal simply shifts the obligation to importers to provide the same data elements to CBP," the trade group said. TIA and other filers, including Google and the CEA, offered general support for the end of Form 740, while seeking various tweaks to the FCC's proposal.
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A Federal Communications Commission proposal to remove device certification requirements for importers needs some language changes to avoid unintended regulatory issues, said the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America. The trade group submitted its comments (here) to the agency on Sept. 21 in response to FCC plans to eliminate the import declaration filing requirements on FCC Form 740. While generally in favor of the proposed changes, some language tweaks are necessary to distinguish between the parties involved in import transactions, said the NCBFAA.
The Federal Communications Commission provided extra time for parties to comment on a July 17 proposed rulemaking on updating the rules that govern the evaluation and approval of radiofrequency devices. The American National Standards Institute Accredited Standards Committee C63, Consumer Electronics Association, Information Technology Industry Council and Telecommunications Industry Association had sought extra time, citing the complexity of the proceeding (see 1508110024). “The Commission does not routinely grant extensions of time in rulemaking proceedings,” the FCC said (here). “However, we believe that extensions of the comment and reply comment deadlines will provide parties with an opportunity to more fully analyze and respond to the complex technical issues raised in this NPRM, thus allowing development of a more complete record in these proceedings.” Comments were due Sept. 9, replies Sept. 22. The new deadlines are Oct. 9 for comments, Nov. 9 for replies.