1+ hour, 55+ min ago   (632+ words) The Order will have a significant impact on a wide range of current and future users of the Upper C-band and adjacent bands, including: The Order, however, departs from the Lower C-band framework with regard to performance requirements for licensees…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (254+ words) The IFR establishes a two-tier certification structure for SLTT agencies, reflecting the different levels of responsibility involved in different types of C-UAS operations. Importantly, the order does not independently authorize operation of those systems. SLTT agencies must still obtain any…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (922+ words) Davis Wright Tremaine After Local Zoning: Next Steps for Alaska in Data Center Development In our recent post, we discussed Anchorage's adoption of a new land use framework for data centers and other energy-intensive uses. The ordinance represented a significant…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (555+ words) The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has circulated a draft Second Report and Order (Second R&O) and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Second FNPRM) that would significantly expand the agency's oversight of submarine cable infrastructure. The draft item also seeks…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (447+ words) Davis Wright Tremaine FCC Seeks Comment on Whether Certified States Are Effectively Regulating Pole Attachments The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Wireline Competition Bureau has issued a Public Notice reminding states and territories that have "reverse‑preempted" federal pole attachment regulation…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (436+ words) Davis Wright Tremaine FCC Proposes National Standards for Wireline Access to Rights-of-Way In advance of its June 25, 2026 open meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Draft NPRM) titled "Build America: Eliminating Barriers…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (851+ words) Davis Wright Tremaine AI Infrastructure, Data Center Regulations, and Moratoriums Seattle Floats a Moratorium In March, Washington State's legislative effort to comprehensively regulate data centers failed to pass during session. As we previously reported, House Bill 2515 would have required data…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (721+ words) Davis Wright Tremaine FCC Proposes to Clarify and Expand Know Your Customer Obligations for Voice Providers On April 30, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) seeking comment on proposals to expand and formalize Know-Your-Customer…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (345+ words) Limits where data centers may be located: Data centers are limited to commercial and industrial zoning districts and are not permitted in residential zones. Requires conditional use approval: Data centers are not permitted to be constructed and located as of…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (565+ words) On March 26, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on a comprehensive set of proposed rules restricting service providers that use offshore customer service call centers. Mandating English Language Proficiency Standards:…...