Washington, D.C., September 28, 2012 ? The Satellite Industry Association (SIA)
today applauded the Federal Communications Commission?s adoption of a Notice
of Proposed Rulemaking intended to update and streamline the rules and
regulations that govern the licensing and operation of communications spacecraft
and associated earth stations. The FCC Commissioners unanimously approved the
proposal at their Open Commission Meeting earlier today.
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking suggests changes to over a hundred sections
contained in Part 25 of the Commission?s regulations, which regulate satellite
operators and earth station licensees. By eliminating outdated and unnecessary
rules and consolidating others, the NPRM aims to increase regulatory efficiency and
accelerate the deployment of satellite services within the U.S. and around the
world. According to SIA?s 2012 State of the Satellite Industry Report, the global
satellite industry posted revenues of $177 billion in 2011, with an average annual
growth rate of nearly 11 percent over the past decade.
?SIA and its members are heartened by the FCC?s initiative to update, streamline
and consolidate the myriad rules that affect the communications satellite sector,?
said Patricia Cooper, the President of SIA. ?A sensible and up-to-date regulatory
framework is vital to the robust innovation and investment that are hallmarks of
the satellite sector. SIA and its members expect this NPRM to make applications
easier to file for satellite stakeholders and also easier for the Commission staff to
review. We look forward to reviewing the proposals in detail and commit to being
an active participant in the proceeding.?
ABOUT THE SATELLITE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION:
SIA is a U.S.-based trade association providing worldwide representation of the leading satellite operators, service providers, manufacturers, launch services providers, remote sensing operators, and ground equipment suppliers. Since its founding in 1995, SIA has become the unified voice of the U.S. satellite industry on policy, regulatory, and legislative issues affecting the satellite business.
SIA Press Release on Part 25 NPRM 2012 9 28
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