Federal Communications Commission DA 26-853 DA 26-853 Released: August 14, 2026 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU AND OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY SEEK COMMENT ON PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION OR CLARIFICATION OF COUNTER-DRONE ACTIONS GN Docket No. 26-74 Oppositions Due: September 14, 2026 Replies to Oppositions Due: September 29, 2026 By this Public Notice, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) and Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) seek comment on Petitions for Reconsideration or Clarification (petitions or PFRs) See Petition of CTIA for Reconsideration or Clarification of Special Temporary Authority Order, GN Docket No. 26-74 (filed Aug. 3, 2026), https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/26110069383/1; Petition of CTIA for Reconsideration or Clarification of Sale and Importation Equipment Waiver, GN Docket No. 26-74 (filed Aug. 3, 2026), https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/26110069382/1; Petition of CTIA for Reconsideration or Clarification of Declaratory Ruling, Counter-Drone Operations by Local Authorities, GN Docket No. 26-74 (filed Aug. 3, 2026), https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/26110069384/1; Petition of CTIA for Reconsideration or Clarification of Declaratory Ruling, Facilitation Experimental Testing of C-UAS Equipment, GN Docket No. 26-74 (filed Aug. 3, 2026), https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/26110069385/1. filed by CTIA in the above docket. WTB and OET also clarify related filing and service requirements. Background. On August 3, 2026, CTIA filed the four Petitions in GN Docket No. 26-74, pursuant to Section 1.106 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR § 1.106. seeking reconsideration and/or clarification of four related actions taken on delegated authority that together help enable development and use of counter-drone measures, including under the SAFER SKIES Act. See FCC Supports SLTT Drone Efforts (July 2, 2026), https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-supports-sltt-drone-efforts. The full text of these documents is available for viewing on the Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) database, https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs. Filing Deadlines. In order to provide clarity to parties wishing to develop a record on these issues, we find good cause to waive sua sponte the filing deadlines in section 1.106(g)–(h) of the Commission’s rules and to establish a different time period for filing oppositions and replies. 47 CFR § 1.106(g)–(h). Accordingly, oppositions to these petitions must be filed by September 14, 2026, and replies to oppositions must be filed by September 29, 2026. Service Requirements. We also find good cause to waive sua sponte the service requirements in sections 1.106(g)-(h) of the Commission’s rules 47 CFR § 1.106(g)–(h). associated with the filing of oppositions and replies to the PFRs and instead allow parties to file such documents electronically in ECFS without the need to individually serve all other parties to the proceeding. We find that serving filings related to the PFRs in this proceeding present special circumstances that warrant a deviation from the general service rules because the rules would unduly burden filers. In this limited circumstance, we find that the filing of oppositions and replies in ECFS will provide a suitable alternative to individualized service. Consistent with section 1.47(a) of the Commission’s rules, WTB and OET will consider this Public Notice to function as notice of service of the PFRs, oppositions, and replies upon all of the commenters and interested parties participating in these proceeding. See 47 CFR § 1.47(a) (stating that “[in] proceedings involving a large number of parties, and unless otherwise provided by statute, the Commission may satisfy its service obligation by issuing a public notice that identifies the documents required to be served and that explains how parties can obtain copies of the documents”); id., note to paragraph (a) (stating that “[t]he Commission expects that service by public notice will be used only in proceedings with 20 or more parties”). Ex Parte Presentations. This proceeding shall be treated as a “permit-but-disclose” proceeding in accordance with the Commission’s ex parte rules. 47 CFR § 1.1200 et seq. Persons making ex parte presentations must file a copy of any written presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral presentation within two business days after the presentation (unless a different deadline applicable to the Sunshine period applies). Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentation must (1) list all persons attending or otherwise participating in the meeting at which the ex parte presentation was made, and (2) summarize all data presented and arguments made during the presentation. If the presentation consisted in whole or in part of the presentation of data or arguments already reflected in the presenter’s written comments, memoranda, or other filings in the proceeding, the presenter may provide citations to such data or arguments in his or her prior comments, memoranda, or other filings (specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where such data or arguments can be found) in lieu of summarizing them in the memorandum. Documents shown or given to Commission staff during ex parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must be filed consistent with rule 1.1206(b). See 47 CFR § 1.1206(b). In proceedings governed by rule 1.49(f) See 47 CFR § 1.49(f). or for which the Commission has made available a method of electronic filing, written ex parte presentations and memoranda summarizing oral ex parte presentations, and all attachments thereto, must be filed through the electronic comment filing system available for that proceeding, and must be filed in their native format (e.g., .doc, .xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants in this proceeding should familiarize themselves with the Commission’s ex parte rules. Filing Procedures. Under the Commission’s current procedures for the submission of filings and other documents, and consistent with the waivers granted herein, interested parties may file oppositions and replies to CTIA’s PFRs on or before the dates indicated on the first page of this document. Submissions may be filed electronically through the Commission’s ECFS or by filing paper copies. We strongly encourage interested parties to file electronically. All filings regarding the PFRs should include the applicable docket number : GN Docket No. 26-74. Electronic Filers: Documents may be filed electronically by accessing the ECFS at https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs. Filers should follow the instructions provided on the website for submitting documents. In completing the transmittal screen, filers should include their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, and the applicable docket number, GN Docket No. 26-74. Paper Filers: Parties that choose to file by paper must file an original and one copy of each filing. Filings can be sent by commercial overnight courier or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail. All filings must be addressed to the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. Commercial courier deliveries (i.e., any deliveries not by the U.S. Postal Service Mail) must be sent to 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. Filings sent by U.S. Postal Service First-Class, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express must be sent to 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554. Persons with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (e.g., braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Government Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530. – FCC – 2