# Comprehensive Review of Licensing and Operating Rules for Satellite Services
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2016-08-18 · Effective 2016-09-19 · 81 FR 55316
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-14800
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 55316
- **Publication date:** 2016-08-18
- **Effective date:** 2016-09-19
- **FCC docket:** FCC 15-167 and FCC 16-58
## Abstract

The Federal Communications Commission comprehensively streamlines its rules governing licensing and operation of satellites and earth stations to foster more rapid deployment of services, greater investment, and new innovation.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/08/18/2016-14800/comprehensive-review-of-licensing-and-operating-rules-for-satellite-services)
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