PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 45 L STREET NE WASHINGTON D.C. 20554 News media information 202-418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov (or ftp.fcc.gov) TTY (202) 418-2555 Report No. SCL-00553NS Friday June 13, 2025 Non-Streamlined Submarine Cable Landing License Applications Accepted For Filing The applications listed below have been found, upon initial review, to be acceptable for filing. Pursuant to the Submarine Cable Landing License Act, 47 U.S.C. §§ 34-39, and Executive Order No. 10530, reprinted as amended in 3 U.S.C. § 301, an applicant seeks: (a) the grant of a cable landing license; (b) the modification of a cable landing license; and/or (c) the assignment or transfer of control of an interest in a submarine cable landing license. These applications are not subject to the streamlined processing procedures set forth in section 1.767 of the Commission's rules. 47 CFR § 1.767. Unless otherwise specified, filings relating to these applications must be received within 14 days of this notice. Ex parte communications between outside parties and Commission staff concerning these applications are permitted subject to the Commission's rules for "permit-but-disclose proceedings." See 47 CFR § 1.1206. These applications are being coordinated with the Department of State and other Executive Branch agencies pursuant to section 1.767(b) of the Commission's rules and consistent with procedures established with the Department of State. 47 CFR §1.767(b); see Review of Commission Consideration of Applications under the Cable Landing License Act, IB Docket No. 00-106, Report and Order, 16 FCC Rcd 22167, 22192-93, paras. 51-52 (2001) (Submarine Cable Landing License Report and Order); Commission Announces Department of State's Revised Procedures for its Consideration of Submarine Cable Landing License Applications, IB Docket No. 16-155, Public Notice, DA 22-435 (rel. Apr. 19, 2022). Pursuant to section 1.1910(b)(2) of the Commission's rules, action will be withheld on any application by any entity found to be delinquent in its debts to the Commission. 47 CFR § 1.1910(b)(2). Applicants should login to the CORES Payment website at https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do to determine if they are delinquent in a debt to the Commission and for information on how to pay the debt. People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice). All applications listed are subject to further consideration and review, and may be returned and/or dismissed if not found to be in accordance with the Commission's rules, regulations, and other requirements. Page 1 of 2 INFORMATIVE SCL-T/C-20250411-00012 GI DI Fortress SpinCo LLC On June 11, 2025, the Chair of the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector (Committee) notified the Commission that the Committee is conducting an initial review of the application filed by GI DI Fortress SpinCo LLC to assess whether grant of the application will pose a risk to the national security or law enforcement interests of the United States, pursuant to Executive Order 13913 (85 Fed Reg 19643 (April 8, 2020)) and requests that the Commission defer action on the application until the Committee completes its review.. The Committee shall complete its review of the application before the end of the 120-day initial review period, unless the Committee notifies the Commission of an extension of the 120-day initial review period or the need arises to conduct a 90-day secondary assessment. REMINDER: The applicants must certify that neither the applicant nor any party to the application is subject to a denial of federal benefits by federal and/or state courts under authority granted in 21 U.S.C. § 862. See 47 CFR §§ 1.2001-.2003. For each application filed on August 23, 2024 or thereafter, each applicant shall make the following certifications by which they agree: (i) To comply with all applicable Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) requirements and related rules and regulations, including any and all Commission orders and opinions governing the application of CALEA, and the Commission's rules and regulations in part 1, subpart Z (47 CFR §§ 1.20000-1.20008); (ii) To make communications to, from, or within the United States, as well as records thereof, available in a form and location that permits them to be subject to a valid and lawful request or legal process in accordance with U.S. law, including but not limited to: (A) The Wiretap Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2510 et seq.; (B) The Stored Communications Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2701 et seq.; (C) The Pen Register and Trap and Trace Statute, 18 U.S.C. § 3121 et seq.; and (D) Other court orders, subpoenas or other legal process; (iii) To designate a point of contact who is located in the United States and is a U.S. citizen or lawful U.S. permanent resident, for the execution of lawful requests and as an agent for legal service of process; (iv) (A) That the applicant is responsible for the continuing accuracy and completeness of all information submitted, whether at the time of submission of the application or subsequently in response to either the Commission or the Committee's request, as required in section 1.65(a) of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR § 1.65(a), and that the applicant agrees to inform the Commission and the Committee of any substantial and significant changes while an application is pending; and (B) After the application is no longer pending for purposes of section 1.65 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR § 1.65, the applicant must notify the Commission and the Committee of any changes in the authorization holder or licensee information and/or contact information promptly, and in any event within thirty (30) days; and (v) That the applicant understands that if the applicant or authorization holder fails to fulfill any of the conditions and obligations set forth in the certifications set out in section 63.18(q) of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR § 63.18(q) (see also 47 CFR § 1.767(a)(8)(1)), or in the grant of an application or authorization and/or that if the information provided to the United States Government is materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent, applicant and authorization holder may be subject to all remedies available to the United States Government, including but not limited to revocation and/or termination of the Commission's authorization or license, and criminal and civil penalties, including penalties under 18 U.S.C. § 1001. 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