Revisit Constellation Environmental Effects Assessment, GAO Tells FCC

The FCC should review whether its licensing of large satellite constellations typically has significant environmental effects, and set up a time frame and process for periodically reviewing its National Environmental Policy Act categorical exclusion, the GAO recommended Wednesday. Its report on the FCC environmental review process for mega constellations also recommended the agency make public the factors it considers when determining if an extraordinary circumstance requiring preparation of an environmental assessment or impact statement is present. The FCC said Thursday it will review the GAO recommendations.