Hikvision Seeks FCC Clarity on Status of Some of Its Gear

China-based Hikvision USA asked the FCC to “move forward in a timely manner to review and approve” its proposed plan for compliance with agency rules (see 2308070047). Hikvision representatives spoke with staff from the Office of General Counsel and Public Safety Bureau, said a filing posted Tuesday in docket 21-232. The company is on the FCC’s covered list of organizations that pose a threat to U.S. security. “At present, Hikvision and its affiliates are unable to obtain equipment authorizations on any of its equipment, including non-covered equipment, due to both a lack of clarity as to the scope of ‘video surveillance’ and ‘telecommunications equipment’ that is covered and the lack of an approved compliance plan,” the company said.