In a "report and order," the FCC issues a request for preliminary comment and research on a regulatory policy it is investigating.

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A "report and order" is actually a type of document issued by the FCC that announces a new regulatory policy and outlines the specific rules and procedures that will be put into place. It does not request preliminary comment and research. However, the FCC may issue a "notice of proposed rulemaking" (NPRM) to solicit feedback and data from stakeholders before making a decision on a regulatory issue.

In a "Report and Order," the FCC Issues a Request