FEDUnited States · Jun 1, 2026
Modernizing Disaster and Interference Reporting System (DIRS)
The Commission will consider a Third Report and Order to modernize the Disaster and Interference Reporting System (DIRS) by enhancing its capabilities and eliminating unnecessary reporting burdens for better emergency information.
The Bottom Line
This action aims to modernize the DIRS to provide better information to emergency managers during disasters and reduce reporting burdens on communications providers.
Highlights
- Proposes to modernize DIRS by enhancing its capabilities.
- Aims to eliminate unnecessary reporting burdens for communications service providers.
- Will provide better information to emergency managers during disasters.
- Allows communications service providers to focus resources on service restoration instead of redundant paperwork.
Key Numbers
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Source Verification
Federal Communications Commission | Country | FR Doc No: 2026-09837
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✓ Quote-groundedFederal Register — FCC
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/15/2026-09837/sunshine-act-meeting-open-commission-meeting-wednesday-may-20-2026
Quoted passages this brief is built from (2)
- "The Commission will consider a Third Report and Order to modernize DIRS by enhancing its capabilities while eliminating unnecessary reporting burdens."— Item 3 Summary
- "These actions will provide better information to emergency managers during disasters and allow communications service providers to focus their resources on service restoration instead of redundant paperwork at times when every second counts."— Item 3 Summary