Daily Digest
Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 39 No. 676
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY
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Report No: PN-2-200918-01. Released: 2020-09-18. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-366997A1.pdf DOC-366997A1.txt
Released: 2020-09-18. CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU NOTICE OF EFFECTIVE DATE FOR CALL BLOCKING RULES. (DA No. 20-1109). (Dkt No 17-59). CGB Notice of Effective Date for Call Blocking Rules. CGB. Contact: Jerusha Burnett at (202) 418-0526, email: Jerusha.Burnett@fcc.gov. DA-20-1109A1.docx DA-20-1109A1.pdf DA-20-1109A1.txt
Released: 2020-09-18. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 9/10/2020. OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300. DOC-366983A1.pdf DOC-366983A1.txt
Released: 2020-09-18. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 9/9/2020. OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300. DOC-366982A1.pdf DOC-366982A1.txt
Report No: SAT-01499. Released: 2020-09-18. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 20-1105). Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719; TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DA-20-1105A1.pdf DA-20-1105A1.txt
Report No: 29826. Released: 2020-09-18. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-366963A1.pdf DOC-366963A1.txt
Released: 2020-09-18. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON GTA TELEGUAM HOLDINGS, INC. PETITION FOR WAIVER OF DISPATCHABLE LOCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CALLS TO 911. (DA No. 20-1107). (Dkt No 18-261 17-239 11-117). PSHSB Seeks Comment on GTA TeleGuam's Request for Waiver. Comments Due: 2020-10-19. Reply Comments Due: 2020-11-02. PSHSB. Contact: John Evanoff at (202) 391-9017, email: John.Evanoff@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen. DA-20-1107A1.docx DA-20-1107A1.pdf DA-20-1107A1.txt
Report No: 49826. Released: 2020-09-18. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-366962A1.pdf DOC-366962A1.txt
Report No: NCD-3118. Released: 2020-09-18. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC D/B/A AT&T SOUTH CAROLINA. (Dkt No 20-307). WCB. Contact: Rodney McDonald at (202) 418-7513, email: Rodney.McDonald@fcc.gov or Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-366995A1.docx DOC-366995A1.pdf DOC-366995A1.txt
Released: 2020-09-18. APPLICATIONS FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF THE SUBSIDIARIES OF GCI LIBERTY, INC. TO LIBERTY BROADBAND CORPORATION. (DA No. 20-1106). (Dkt No 20-292). Comments Due: 2020-10-02. Reply Comments Due: 2020-10-09. WCB. Contact: Matthew Collins at (202) 418-7141 or Gregory Kwan at (202) 418-1191. DA-20-1106A1.docx DA-20-1106A1.pdf DA-20-1106A1.txt
Released: 2020-09-18. CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN DRUG STORES' REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATIONS ON COVID-19 AND FLU VACCINE COMMUNICATIONS UNDER THE TELEPHONE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT. (DA No. 20-1108). (Dkt No 02-278). CGB Seeks Comment on a request for clarification on COVID-19 and flu vaccine communications under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Comments Due: 2020-09-25. Reply Comments Due: 2020-10-02. CGB. Contact: Richard D. Smith at (717) 338-2797, email: Richard.Smith@fcc.gov. DA-20-1108A1.docx DA-20-1108A1.pdf DA-20-1108A1.txt
Report No: NCD-3083. Released: 2020-09-18. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC D/B/A AT&T SOUTH CAROLINA. (Dkt No 20-306). WCB. Contact: Rodney McDonald at (202) 418-7513, email: Rodney.McDonald@fcc.gov or Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-366994A1.docx DOC-366994A1.pdf DOC-366994A1.txt
Released: 2020-09-18. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ANNOUNCES APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN UNIENDO A PUERTO RICO FUND AND CONNECT USVI FUND STAGE 2 FIXED COMPETITIVE PROPOSAL PROCESS. (DA No. 20-1090). (Dkt No 18-143 10-90 14-58). WCB announces the applications received for the Uniendo a Puerto Rico and Connect USVI Funds Stage 2 Fixed Competitive Proposal Process. This Public Notice also provides important information regarding certain procedures adopted for this process. WCB. Contact: ConnectAmerica@fcc.gov or http://www.fcc.gov. DA-20-1090A1.docx DA-20-1090A1.pdf DA-20-1090A1.txt
Report No: PN-3-200918-01. Released: 2020-09-18. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-366998A1.pdf DOC-366998A1.txt
Report No: SAT-01498. Released: 2020-09-18. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. Space Station Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-366992A1.pdf DOC-366992A1.txt
Report No: PN-1-200918-01. Released: 2020-09-18. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-366996A1.pdf DOC-366996A1.txt
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ORDER ADOPTING CONSENT DECREE WITH BIG HORN MEDIA, INC. FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF BROADCAST STATION LICENSES. Bureau issues Order adopting a Consent Decree resolving unauthorized transfer of control of broadcast licenses held by Big Horn Media, Inc. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2020-09-17 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 20-1058). MB. DA-20-1058A1.pdf DA-20-1058A1.txt
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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED SEPTEMBER 17, 2020, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 675:
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CARR VISITING FLORIDA FOR TELEHEALTH AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE EVENTS. by News Release. News Media Contact: Joseph Calascione at (202) 418-2085, email: Joseph.Calascione@fcc.gov. OMR OCBC. DOC-366985A1.docx DOC-366985A1.pdf DOC-366985A1.txt
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Released: 2020-09-17. COMMENTS INVITED ON SECTION 214 APPLICATION(S) TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC NON-DOMINANT CARRIER TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES PROVIDED ON A COMMON CARRIAGE BASIS AND RECLASSIFY THOSE SERVICES AS PRIVATE CARRIAGE SERVICES. (DA No. 20-1103). (Dkt No 20-277). Comments Due: 2020-10-02. WCB. Contact: Kimberly Jackson at (202) 418-7393, email: Kimberly.Jackson@fcc.gov, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DA-20-1103A1.docx DA-20-1103A1.pdf DA-20-1103A1.txt
Released: 2020-09-17. PUBLIC SAFETY & HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES PARTIAL DEACTIVATION OF THE DISASTER INFORMATION REPORTING SYSTEM FOR HURRICANE SALLY. (DA No. 20-1104). The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau announces that the Disaster Information Reporting System is deactivated for Mississippi in connection with Hurricane Sally while remaining activated elsewhere . OMR PSHSB. DA-20-1104A1.docx DA-20-1104A1.pdf DA-20-1104A1.txt
Released: 2020-09-17. COMMUNICATIONS STATUS REPORT FOR AREAS IMPACTED BY HURRICANE SALLY SEPTEMBER 17, 2020. Communications status report for areas affected by Hurricane Sally for September 17, 2020 . OMR PSHSB. DOC-366977A1.pdf DOC-366977A1.txt DOC-366977A2.pdf DOC-366977A2.txt
Released: 2020-09-17. OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL ANNOUNCES REPLY COMMENT PERIOD ON PROPOSAL TO UPDATE COMMISSION'S EX PARTE RULES. (DA No. 20-1101). (Dkt No 20-221). Reply Comments Due: 2020-10-19. OGC. Contact: Max Staloff at (202) 418-1764, email: Max.Staloff@fcc.gov. DA-20-1101A1.docx DA-20-1101A1.pdf DA-20-1101A1.txt
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SILKWAVE AFRICA, LLC. Dismissal of Application. Action by: Acting Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau. by LETTER. (DA No. 20-1099). IB. DA-20-1099A1.docx DA-20-1099A1.pdf DA-20-1099A1.txt
OFFICE OF ECONOMICS AND ANALYTICS RELEASES DATA ON INTERNET ACCESS SERVICES AS OF JUNE 30, 2018. Office of Economics and Analytics Releases Data on Internet Access Services as of June 30, 2018. Action by: Office of Economics and Analytics. by REPORT. OEA. Contact: Preston Wise at (202) 418-2765, Industry Analysis Division at(202) 418-0940. DOC-366979A1.pdf DOC-366979A1.txt
AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE. Temporary Waiver of Amateur Signal Protocol for Impending Hurricanes and Ongoing Wildfires. Action by: Deputy Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 2020-09-17 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-1102). WTB. DA-20-1102A1.docx DA-20-1102A1.pdf DA-20-1102A1.txt
OFFICE OF ECONOMICS AND ANALYTICS RELEASES DATA ON INTERNET ACCESS SERVICES AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018. Office of Economics and Analytics Releases Data on Internet Access Services as of December 31, 2018. Action by: Office of Economics and Analytics. by REPORT. OEA. Contact: Preston Wise at (202) 418-2765 or Industry Analysis Division at (202) 418-0940. DOC-366980A1.pdf DOC-366980A1.txt
IN THE MATTER OF COMPLETING THE TRANSITION TO ELECTRONIC FILING, LICENSES AND AUTHORIZATIONS, AND CORRESPONDENCE IN THE WIRELESS RADIO SERVICES. FCC finalizes transition to electronic interactions for licenses in the Wireless Radio Services. (Dkt No 19-212). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2020-09-16 by R&O. (FCC No. 20-126). WTB. FCC-20-126A1.docx FCC-20-126A1.pdf FCC-20-126A1.txt
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TESTIMONY OF FCC COMMISSIONER JESSICA ROSENWORCEL BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY, COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE, US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Testimony of FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel Before the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, Committee on Energy and Commerce. by Testimony. OCJR. DOC-366984A1.docx DOC-366984A1.pdf DOC-366984A1.txt
COMMISSIONER CARR TESTIMONY TO HOUSE COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING. by Testimony. OMR OCBC. DOC-366974A1.docx DOC-366974A1.pdf DOC-366974A1.txt
STATEMENT OF FCC COMMISSIONER MICHAEL O'RIELLY BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FCC OVERSIGHT HEARING. by Testimony. CMMR OCMO. DOC-366988A1.docx DOC-366988A1.pdf DOC-366988A1.txt
STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER GEOFFREY STARKS, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE ON ENERGY & COMMERCE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TRUMP FCC: FOUR YEARS OF LOST OPPORTUNITIES. WASHINGTON, DC. by Testimony. OMR OCGS. DOC-366987A1.docx DOC-366987A1.pdf DOC-366987A1.txt
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