In Compliance

The FCC has added foreign-made consumer internet routers to its Covered List following an interagency determination that such devices pose unacceptable national security risks. The action cites supply chain vulnerabilities and links to recent cyberattacks—including the Volt, Flax, and Salt Typhoon incidents—that targeted critical U.S. infrastructure.

NIST has released two new quick start guides supporting adoption of its Cybersecurity Framework 2.0. The final SP 1308 addresses enterprise risk management and workforce management, while draft SP 1347 covers informative references and NIST tools. Public comments on SP 1347 are open through May 6th.

The FCC has cleared its first four drone systems from the Covered List after the Department of War determined they pose no national security risk. The move opens a conditional approval pathway for UAS manufacturers seeking U.S. import and sale authorization.

The FDA has finalized guidance on premarket submission requirements for weight loss medical devices, covering non-clinical testing, clinical study design, and benefit-risk analysis. Developers of intragastric implants, aspiration therapy systems, and neuromodulators will want to review the agency's recommendations closely.

The FCC has adopted new rules to accelerate high‑speed network deployment, eliminating certain filing requirements and streamlining technology transition processes. The changes also grant blanket authority to grandfather legacy services, freeing resources to expand modern broadband infrastructure and transition communities away from outdated copper networks.

NASA has confirmed the disintegration of Van Allen Probe A during its reentry over the Pacific after nearly 14 years in orbit. Launched in 2012 to study Earth’s radiation belts, the probes far exceeded their expected mission life before being shut down in 2019.

The FCC is preparing to vote on a proposal that would restrict the use of offshore call centers by U.S.-based communications providers. The plan would impose new requirements for language proficiency, disclosure, onshore call transfer, and handling of sensitive customer data.

The organizers of the Ig Nobel Awards have moved the 2026 ceremony from the United States to Zurich, citing safety concerns for international attendees. The event will take place September 3, with a separate celebration for winners scheduled later in the month in Boston.

The Federal Communications Commission plans to vote on new rules designed to speed deployment of high‑speed networks. The proposal would remove certain filing requirements, streamline technology transition approvals, and allow carriers to retire legacy copper-based services in favor of next-generation infrastructure.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued updated guidance on cybersecurity requirements for medical device premarket submissions, aligning more closely with current quality management system standards, emphasizing lifecycle risk management, and encouraging manufacturers to adopt secure product development frameworks.