FCC Proposes Rules for Robocall Traceback Consortium 5-0

The FCC voted 5-0 to propose rules to register a consortium of industry-led efforts to trace the origin of suspected unlawful robocalls, posted in docket 20-22 Thursday. The NPRM proposed a "simple registration process." The Enforcement Bureau would issue an annual public notice, by April 28 this year, seeking registration of a single such consortium. The rules are mandated by March 29 by the Pallone-Thune Telephone and Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement (Traced) Act. It asks the consortium to be a neutral third party; maintain written best practices; focus on fraudulent, abusive or unlawful conduct; and notify the FCC in advance of registration. Chairman Ajit Pai circulated the item last week (see 2001310053).