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FCC RIN: 3060-AJ97 Publication ID: Fall 2014 
Title: Reform of Rules and Policies on Foreign Carrier Entry Into the U.S. Telecommunications Market (IB Docket 12-299) 
Abstract:

FCC is considering proposed changes in the criteria under which it considers certain applications from foreign carriers or affiliates of foreign carriers for entry into the U.S. market for international telecommunications services. It proposes to eliminate or in the alternative simplify the effective competitive opportunities test (ECO Text) adopted in 1995 for Commission review of foreign carrier applications.

 
Agency: Federal Communications Commission(FCC)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1.767    47 CFR 1.768    47 CFR 63.11    47 CFR 63.18   
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151    47 USC 152    47 USC 154(i) to (j)    47 USC 201 to 205   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/26/2012  77 FR 70400   
NPRM Comment Period End  12/26/2012 
NPRM Reply Comment Period End  01/15/2013 
R&O  06/03/2014  79 FR 31873   
Next Action Undetermined  To Be Determined 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
James Ball
Chief, Policy Division, International Bureau
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone:202 418-0427
Email: james.ball@fcc.gov