FCC Council Bids Farewell: Safer Comms, No Drama Involved
Published Date: 3/4/2026
Notice
Summary
The FCC’s Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council (CSRIC) IX is wrapping up its work with a final public meeting on March 24, 2026. This group helps make our communication systems safer and more reliable, and anyone interested can join online or in person. No big costs or changes for you, but it’s a key moment for improving how we all stay connected!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Final CSRIC IX Meeting Is Public
The Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council (CSRIC) IX will hold its seventh and final public meeting on March 24, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EDT at 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC. The meeting is open to the public and will be available online at https://www.fcc.gov/live and on the FCC's YouTube channel so anyone can watch remotely.
In-Person Attendance Requires Security Screening
If you attend the meeting in person at 45 L Street NE, the FCC headquarters building is not open access and all guests must check in and be screened by FCC security at the main entrance on L Street. Attendees do not need an appointment but must follow visitor protocols at https://www.fcc.gov/visit.
Disability Accommodations and Open Captioning
Open captioning will be provided for the March 24, 2026 meeting, and other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Requests should be submitted by email or by calling the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530, and requesters should allow at least five days' advance notice.
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