DC Circuit on Telesat Opens Door to FCC Reg Fees for Tech: NAB
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit’s recent Telesat Canada v. FCC decision (see 2106040044) supports NAB’s arguments the agency has authority to expand the base of entities that pay regulatory fees to include “Big Tech,” NAB replied…
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Friday in FCC docket 21-190. The D.C. Circuit “found that it is reasonable for the FCC to charge regulatory fees to entities that benefit from its activities, regardless of whether the entity is a licensee,” NAB said. “Given Telesat’s interpretation of the Commission’s regulatory fee authority, the Commission must, at a minimum, address NAB’s requests and issue” a Further NPRM seeking comment on expanding the base of regulatory fee payers, NAB said. The Internet Association declined to comment. Spire Global's reply supported Myriota's request for clarification that integrated non-geostationary orbit systems with multiple call signs are subject to a single regulatory fee.