Kinéis Petition for Reconsideration on Space and Earth Station Regulatory Fees
Summary
The FCC published notice of a Petition for Reconsideration filed by David S. Keir on behalf of Kinéis regarding the Commission's assessment and collection of regulatory fees for fiscal years 2024-2025. The petition relates to space and earth station regulatory fees. Oppositions to the petition must be filed by May 5, 2026, with replies to oppositions due by May 15, 2026. The FCC states that no rules are being adopted in this proceeding.
This petition for reconsideration suggests Kinéis is challenging the FCC's approach to assessing regulatory fees for space and earth station operations, which could signal broader industry concerns about fee calculation methodologies. Space and satellite operators should track this proceeding as any successful reconsideration could affect fee obligations. Contact: Stephen Duall, Deputy Bureau Chief, Space Bureau, (202) 418-1103.
What changed
The FCC released a summary notice of Kinéis's Petition for Reconsideration concerning the assessment and collection of regulatory fees for space and earth stations for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The petition was filed under 47 CFR 1.429(e) and is now open for public opposition. The Commission explicitly notes no rules are being adopted through this proceeding.
Satellite operators and space station licensees who may be affected by regulatory fee assessments should monitor this proceeding and consider filing oppositions or replies by the stated deadlines. Kinéis's specific arguments regarding fee methodology or applicability could have precedential value for future fee proceedings.
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ACTION:
Petition for reconsideration.
SUMMARY:
Petition for Reconsideration (Petition) has been filed in the Commission's proceedings by David S. Keir on behalf of Kinéis.
DATES:
Oppositions to the Petition must be filed on or before May 5, 2026. Replies to oppositions to the Petition must be filed on
or before May 15, 2026.
ADDRESSES:
Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stephen Duall, Deputy Bureau Chief, Space Bureau, (202) 418-1103, stephen.duall@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
This is a summary of the Commission's document, Report No. 3233, released April 9, 2026. The full text of the Petition can
be accessed online via the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System at: http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/. The Commission will not send a Congressional Review Act (CRA) submission to Congress or the Government Accountability Office
pursuant to the CRA, 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A), because no rules are being adopted by the Commission.
Subject: Review of the Commission's Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2025 (MD Docket No. 25-190); Assessment
and Collection of Space and Earth Station Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2024 (MD Docket No. 24-85).
Number of Petitions Filed: 1.
Authority: 47 CFR 1.429(e).
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2026-07609 Filed 4-17-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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