SAT Streamlining Act

Summary

Creates new definitions and requires the FCC to adopt rules within 12 months to streamline processing of certain satellite and radiocommunication licensing and market-access requests. It defines covered applications and authorizations, clarifies which radiocommunication services are covered (excluding radionavigation and specified aeronautical/maritime safety services), and directs rule changes to identify expedited modification categories, notice procedures, public-interest policy factors, and what counts as reportable foreign ownership for applicants and licensees.

• Establishes statutory definitions for "covered application," "covered authorization," "covered radiocommunication service," and "individually licensed earth station."
• Directs the FCC to amend 47 C.F.R. part 25 and adopt implementing rules within 12 months of enactment.
• Requires the FCC to identify specific modifications eligible for expedited review and to set notification procedures for such modifications.
• Directs the FCC to adopt public-interest policies that consider competition, innovation, efficient spectrum use, and interference management.
• Requires the FCC to define what counts as reportable foreign ownership for applicants and licensees covered by the statute.
• Excludes radionavigation and Commission-identified aeronautical and maritime safety services from the covered radiocommunication services.
• Imposes regulatory and reporting changes but does not provide new appropriations or create entitlement programs.
• Aims to speed administrative processing for certain satellite and radiocommunication licensing actions while preserving FCC oversight.