FCC Releases Supply Chain Reimbursement Program Third Report

The Federal Communications Commission released its third report on the implementation of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program and the work done by recipients to permanently remove, replace, and dispose of covered communications equipment or services. The Bureau submitted the Third Report to Congress to explain the additional steps the FCC has taken to implement the Reimbursement Program and to provide an update on recipient progress toward removal, replacement, and disposal of covered communications equipment and services in the intervening months. The Bureau is pleased to report that Reimbursement Program recipients continue to progress with their plans to permanently remove, replace, and dispose of covered communications equipment and services. As of the date of this Report, five Reimbursement Program recipients have filed final certifications with the Bureau indicating they have permanently removed, replaced, and disposed of all covered communications equipment and services that were in their networks as of the date they submitted their application to the Reimbursement Program. The Bureau expects this number to increase by the time it submits the next Report.