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We are continuing the Federal Communications Commission's push for more builds, more spectrum, and more out of our public safety and consumer protection rules. First up—permitting reform. For too long, outdated and unnecessary environmental rules have slowed America’s builders down. This has left communities stuck and waiting on the wrong side of the digital divide. That is why we will be voting this month on an order that overhauls the FCC’s approach to NEPA. Second, we are making way for more spectrum that can be used for faster broadband from space. This month’s order and further notice on spectrum abundance would open many thousands of megahertz for untapped uses. Speaking of innovative spectrum uses, next up, we are looking to get more out of our ultra-wide band rules. This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking will seek comment on the first comprehensive look at our UWB rules since their adoption in 2002 Fourth, we are opening a notice of inquiry on 911 that seeks comment on whether or not we need to update our approach as legacy systems retire, high-speed infrastructure is rapidly deployed, and the marketplace evolves. Consumers expect reliable, fast connectivity to 911 services. This NOI is another step in the right direction as we work to ensure calls to 911 always go through, no matter what technology you are using to connect. Finally, we are continuing our work on robocalls by giving consumers more choice. We are taking up an order and further notice that aims to strengthen consumers’ ability to revoke consent, while making sure they continue getting the calls they do want.