§ 1.70008 — Requests for special temporary authority.

§ 1.70008 Requests for special temporary authority.

(a) Special temporary authority may be used for construction, testing, or operation of a submarine cable system for a term up to and including 180 days.

(b) Applicants seeking special temporary authority must file the requisite application(s) related to the request for special temporary authority. Applicants must identify the file number(s) of any pending application(s) associated with the request for special temporary authority.

(c) An application for special temporary authority must include:

(1) A narrative describing the request for a special temporary authority including the type of request (e.g. new request, extension or renewal of previous request, or other), purpose for the special temporary authority (construction, testing, operating, or other), and the justification for such request;

(2) Information required by § 1.70005(a) through (d);

(3) Whether or not the request for special temporary authority is associated with an application(s) pending with the Commission, and if so, identification of the related file number(s);

(4) The date by which applicants seek grant of the request for special temporary authority and the duration for which applicants seek special temporary authority;

(5) An acknowledgement that any grant of special temporary authority:

(i) Does not prejudice action by the Commission on any underlying application(s);

(ii) Is subject to revocation/cancellation or modification by the Commission on its own motion without a hearing;

(iii) Will expire automatically upon the termination date unless the applicant has made a timely and complete application for extension of the special temporary authority; and

(iv) Does not preclude enforcement action for non-compliance with the Cable Landing License Act, the Communications Act, or the Commission's rules in this chapter for action or failure to act at any time before or after grant of the special temporary authority; and

(6) The certification required in § 63.18(o) of this chapter.

(7) Any other information that may be necessary to enable the Commission to act on the application.

[90 FR 48697, Oct. 27, 2025]