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The Federal Communications Commission on Friday asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to deny claims by NAFCU and others that FCC's interpretation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act defines "autodialer" too broadly.

NAFCU is an intervenor-petitioner in the suit, which was filed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce seeking a review of the FCC order.

The FCC order allows a narrow exemption for certain autodialed calls to address potential account fraud or identity theft. NAFCU is concerned that the order could lead credit unions to cease important communications with members about their accounts over fear of inadvertently violating the rule.

In its reply brief filed Friday, FCC alleges that its interpretation of autodialer is a reasonable one.

Petitioners have until Feb. 16 to respond to Friday's filing by FCC. After that, the court will issue an order setting a date for oral arguments.