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The FCC has initiated a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to revise spectrum sharing rules under the Upper Microwave Flexible Use Spectrum (UMFUS) framework in response to the growing demand from the commercial space economy. The proposed changes aim to enhance spectrum efficiency and streamline application processes for various millimeter wave bands, addressing barriers to next-gen satellite deployment and managing increasing license demand. Comments are being sought on measures such as reducing technical requirements and implementing de minimis exceptions to expedite the process.