Team Telecom

Opening Remarks from the Co-Chairs

Amy Strauss
Senior Director, Private Sector Office (PSO)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security

David Plotinsky
Partner
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Former Acting Chief of the Foreign Investment
Review Section, National Security Division
U.S. Department of Justice

Keynote Address

Matthew G. Olsen
Assistant Attorney General, National Security Division
U.S. Department of Justice

How the Committee is Evaluating Threats and Securing the Supply Chain with a Critical Focus on Information Communication Technology and Services (ICTS)

Janine Slade
Special Counsel
Covington & Burling LLP
Former Deputy Director of Foreign Investment Risk Management
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Richard C. Sofield
Partner, National Security Reviews (CFIUS), Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
Vinson & Elkins LLP
Former Director of the Foreign Investment Review Staff for the National Security Division
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)

Lee G. Licata
Director for Supply Chain and Technology Security
Office of the National Cyber Director

Chatham House Rules apply. This session will not be recorded.

• Examining how recent developments in team telecom are address ongoing data security concerns
• Next steps for securing supply chain
• Evaluating risk assessments for sensitive data traversing the cable and when it exits the cable
• Examining commitments to diversify global network architecture: Addressing concerns about jurisdictions under foreign adversaries’ control becoming hubs for U.S. international communications and data traffic connections
• Approach to subsea cables connecting US-China and/or involving Chinese ownership
• What needs to be disclosed from equipment to personal data

How Companies are Being Vetted for Sensitive Personal Data Protection and Cyber Security Issues When Providing Certain Services and Applying Under Sec. 310(b) of the Communications Act

Devin A. DeBacker
Chief, Foreign Investment Review Section, National Security Division
U.S. Department of Justice

Jake Seaboch
Team Lead, Team Telecom
U.S. Department of Defense

Chatham House Rules apply. This session will not be recorded.

• Determining which parties have access to information
• The foreign ownership and control thresholds that trigger a review by the new Team Telecom committee
• Emerging efforts to mitigate sensitive personal data related to broadcast licenses
• Developing requirements that license-holders negotiate security terms with vendors
• Making a declaratory ruling for foreign ownership in a common carrier wireless or common carrier earth station licensee

Networking Coffee Break

What is Now Expected for Filing Application Submissions with the FCC

Jill Sandford
Chief Legal Officer
FirstLight Fiber

Brian D. Weimer
Partner
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

The FCC’s Second Report and Order outlines a set of standardized national security and law enforcement questions for parties whose applications will be referred to the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunication Services Sector. During this session, hear expert insights on key issues, including:

• Satisfying the requirements of two simultaneous filing processes when answering the Standard Questions and filing submissions or applications
• Delving into the Standard Question criteria
  • Corporate structure and shareholder information
  • Relationships with foreign entities
  • Financial condition and circumstances
  • Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  • Business and operational information, including services to be provided and network infrastructure
• Common misconceptions about the new Team Telecom structure, timelines, scope of authority/jurisdiction and review process
• Examining the broad impact on investors and regulated entities

How Team Telecom Compliance and Enforcement Have Changed as a Result of EO 13913 – and the Practical Impact

John M. Beahn
Partner
Shearman & Sterling LLP

Eric S. Johnson
Deputy Chief, Compliance and Enforcement National Security Division Foreign Investment Review Section
U.S. Department of Justice

• Examining Team Telecom’s increased scrutiny of parties’ compliance with the terms of mitigation agreements
• Analyzing increased oversight and penalties for non-compliance
• Under which circumstances can the new Committee review already existing FCC licenses to identify new risks to national security or law enforcement interests
• When the Committee can direct the FCC to modify existing licenses or revoke them completely
• Exploring how Team Telecom member agencies are working independently to enforce agreement terms
• How third-party monitors are being used in the post-deal oversight process
• Comparing and contrasting the Team Telecom compliance and enforcement processes with CFIUS

Closing Comments from the Co-Chairs