The Regulatory Mix, TMI’s daily blog of telecom related regulatory activities, is a snapshot of PUC, FCC, legislative, and occasionally court issues that our regulatory monitoring team uncovers each day. Depending on their significance, some items may be the subject of a TMI Briefing.
US Congress Energy and Commerce Committee
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) announced the committee leadership for the 115th Congress. Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX) will be the Vice Chairman of the full committee. The subcommittee chairpersons include the following:
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology:
- Chairman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
- Vice Chairman Leonard Lance (R-NJ)
Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection:
- Chairman Bob Latta (R-OH)
- Vice Chairman Gregg Harper (R-MS)
Subcommittee on Energy:
- Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI)
- Vice Chairman Pete Olson (R-TX)
See the full list here.
FCC Reminder to All Television Licensees
The FCC's Media Bureau and the Incentive Auction Task Force again reminded all television licensees that it is essential that they ensure that their contact information on file with the Commission is accurate and current. In addition, the Bureau reminded licensees that important communications may reach recipients more quickly if their contact information is a street address rather than a post office box.
FCC Announces Tribal Broadband Telecom and Broadcast Training
The FCC's Office of Native Affairs and Policy (ONAP) of the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau announced two upcoming FCC Tribal Broadband, Telecom, and Broadcast Training and Consultation Workshops (Workshops). The first Workshop will be held at Black Oak Casino & Resort, Tuolumne, CA on January 31-February 2, 2017 and the second Workshop will be held at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino, Salamanca, NY on March 7-9, 2017.
