FCC Not Staying Ligado Approval Contrary to NDAA, SSA Says
The FCC decision not to stay its Ligado approval (see 2101200001) was "a disappointing, last-minute maneuver" by Chairman Ajit Pai's commission "that puts the FCC completely at odds with the" National Defense Authorization Act, the Satellite Safety Alliance said Wednesday.…
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In its NDAA passage and veto override, Congress "told the FCC its April Ligado order creates harmful interference to satellite communications service providers and GPS and American taxpayers will not foot the bill," it said. "We're encouraged by the negative votes from Commissioners [Jessica] Rosenworcel and [Geoffrey] Starks and we hope for swift action to protect critical services. The members of the Satellite Safety Alliance have been raising the alarm for years and will continue to do so." Alliance members include Iridium, Aerospace Industries Association, National Air Transportation Association and National Emergency Number Association.