FCC Seeks Comment on Removing Cuba From Exclusion List

The FCC International Bureau is seeking comment on removing Cuba from the exclusion list for international Section 214 authorizations in response to a State Department request, said a public notice issued Tuesday. “The Exclusion List identifies particular facilities and/or countries that are not included in a global facilities-based Section 214 application, and, therefore, require a separate international Section 214 authorization.” Cuba is the only country currently remaining on the exclusion list, the PN said. “If Cuba is removed from the Exclusion List, U.S. international carriers would no longer be required to request specific authority to provide facilities-based telecommunications services from the United States to Cuba.” Comments on the proposal are due Dec. 4, replies Dec. 9.