The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has prepared a shutdown plan in anticipation of a potential lapse in congressional appropriations.
- - Estimated shutdown time: ½ day (approx. 4 hours per employee).
- - Employees before plan: 1,288.
- - Employees retained: Approx. 244 (19%), with 1,044 (81%) furloughed.
Activities continuing during lapse:
- - Protection of life and property.
- - Spectrum Auction and Supply Chain Reimbursement Program (funded outside annual appropriations).
- - International and treaty-related activities.
- - Certification of Universal Service Fund (USF) and Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).
- - OIG operations funded through carryover.
Activities ceasing during lapse:
- - Consumer complaint and inquiry lines.
- - Consumer protection and local competition enforcement.
- - Licensing services (broadcast, wireless, wireline).
- - Spectrum management and new service opportunities.
- - Equipment authorization.
Resumption: Employees return the next business day after appropriations are restored. Supervisors may approve leave if issues prevent immediate return.
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