Federal Communications Commission
445 12th St., SW
Washington, D.C. 20554
Vol. 39 No. 691
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:
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FCC ANNOUNCES AXEL RODRIGUEZ AS NEW FIELD DIRECTOR. Electronics Engineer and Military Officer Leads FCC Field Agents in Efforts on Pirate Radio, Post-Disaster Communications Restoration, and Enforcement . by News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR EB. DOC-367440A1.docx DOC-367440A1.pdf DOC-367440A1.txt
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Released: 2020-10-09. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 9/28/2020. OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300. DOC-367414A1.pdf
Released: 2020-10-09. CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU ANNOUNCES COMMENT DATES FOR NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING ON TCPA EXEMPTIONS. (DA No. 20-1185). Comments Due: 2020-10-26. Reply Comments Due: 2020-11-03. CGB. Contact: Richard D. Smith at (717) 338-2797, email: Richard.Smith@fcc.gov. DA-20-1185A1.docx DA-20-1185A1.pdf DA-20-1185A1.txt
Report No: TEL-02042S. Released: 2020-10-09. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. DOC-367425A1.pdf
Report No: PN-3-201009-01. Released: 2020-10-09. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-367432A1.pdf DOC-367432A1.txt
Released: 2020-10-09. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 9/29/2020. OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300. DOC-367415A1.pdf
Report No: PN-2-201009-01. Released: 2020-10-09. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-367431A1.pdf DOC-367431A1.txt
Released: 2020-10-09. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 10/1/2020. OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300. DOC-367417A1.pdf
Report No: 29841. Released: 2020-10-09. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-367400A1.pdf DOC-367400A1.txt
Report No: SAT-01503. Released: 2020-10-09. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418[-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-367426A1.pdf DOC-367426A1.txt
Report No: PN-1-201009-01. Released: 2020-10-09. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-367430A1.pdf DOC-367430A1.txt
Report No: SAT-01504. Released: 2020-10-09. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. Space Station Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418[-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-367427A1.pdf DOC-367427A1.txt
Released: 2020-10-09. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 9/30/2020. OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300. DOC-367416A1.pdf
Released: 2020-10-09. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES REGION 21 (MICHIGAN) REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEES TO HOLD 700 MHZ AND 800 MHZ MEETINGS. (DA No. 20-1181). (Dkt No 90-221 02-378). PSHSB. DA-20-1181A1.docx DA-20-1181A1.pdf DA-20-1181A1.txt
Report No: 49841. Released: 2020-10-09. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-367399A1.pdf DOC-367399A1.txt
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IN THE MATTER OF METROM RAIL, LLC'S REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SECTION 15.519(A) AND 15.519(C) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. Grant a request by Metrom Rail, LLC (Metrom) to waive Sections 15.519(a) and 15.519(c) of our rules. (Dkt No 18-284). Action by: Acting Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology. Adopted: 2020-10-09 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-1186). OET. DA-20-1186A1.docx DA-20-1186A1.pdf DA-20-1186A1.txt
FCC RELEASES CIRCUIT CAPACITY DATA FOR U.S.-INTERNATIONAL SUBMARINE CABLES AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019. 2019 Circuit Capacity Data for U.S.-Int'l Submarine Cables. Action by: International Bureau. by REPORT. (DA No. 20-1176). IB. DA-20-1176A1.docx DA-20-1176A1.pdf DA-20-1176A1.txt DA-20-1176A2.xlsx DA-20-1176A2.pdf
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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 8, 2020, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 690:
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FCC RELEASES FINAL LIST OF AREAS ELIGIBLE FOR RURAL DIGITAL OPPORTUNITY FUND PHASE I AUCTION. Auction Beginning on October 29 Could Connect 10.25 Million Unserved Americans. by News Release. News Media Contact: Anne Veigle at (202) 418-0506, email: Anne.Veigle@fcc.gov. OMR WCB OEA. DOC-367419A1.docx DOC-367419A1.pdf DOC-367419A1.txt
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Released: 2020-10-08. COMMENTS INVITED ON SECTION 214 APPLICATION(S) TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC NON-DOMINANT CARRIER TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES AS PART OF A TECHNOLOGY TRANSITION. (DA No. 20-1183). (Dkt No 20-328). Comments Due: 2020-10-23. WCB. Contact: Kimberly Jackson, (202) 418-7393, Kimberly.Jackson@fcc.gov, , TTY 1-888-835-5322. DA-20-1183A1.docx DA-20-1183A1.pdf DA-20-1183A1.txt
Released: 2020-10-08. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES THE ACTIVATION OF THE DISASTER INFORMATION REPORTING SYSTEM FOR HURRICANE DELTA. (DA No. 20-1177). The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau announces activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System for Hurricane Delta . OMR PSHSB. DA-20-1177A1.docx DA-20-1177A1.pdf DA-20-1177A1.txt
Released: 2020-10-08. THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU, IN COORDINATION WITH MULTIPLE OTHER BUREAUS, ISSUES PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS IN STATES IMPACTED BY HURRICANE DELTA. (DA No. 20-1180). The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, in coordination with multiple other bureaus, issues procedures to provide emergency communications related to Hurricane Delta. OMR PSHSB. DA-20-1180A1.docx DA-20-1180A1.pdf DA-20-1180A1.txt
Released: 2020-10-08. APPLICATIONS FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF CINCINNATI BELL INC. AND HAWAIIAN TELCOM, INC. TO RED FIBER PARENT LLC. (DA No. 20-1178). (Dkt No 20-146). Comments Due: 2020-11-09. Reply Comments Due: 2020-11-24. WCB IB WTB. Contact: Gregory Kwan at (202) 418-1191, Kimberly Cook at (202) 418-7532 or Linda Ray at (202) 418-0257. DA-20-1178A1.docx DA-20-1178A1.pdf DA-20-1178A1.txt
Released: 2020-10-08. INTERCONNECTED VOIP NUMBERING AUTHORIZATION APPLICATION FILED BY LEAP TELECOM, LLC PURSUANT TO SECTION 52.15(G)(3) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. (DA No. 20-1182). (Dkt No 20-308). STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 2020-10-23. WCB. Contact: Margoux Newman, Margoux.Newman@fcc.gov, Jordan Reth, Jordan.Reth@fcc.gov or Michelle Sclater, Michelle.Sclater@fcc.gov.. DA-20-1182A1.docx DA-20-1182A1.pdf DA-20-1182A1.txt
Released: 2020-10-08. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION PROVIDES 24/7 EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR STATES IMPACTED BY HURRICANE DELTA. (DA No. 20-1179). FCC provides 24/7 contact information for emergencies related to Hurricane Delta. OMR PSHSB. DA-20-1179A1.docx DA-20-1179A1.pdf DA-20-1179A1.txt
Released: 2020-10-08. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU PROVIDES NOTICE OF FILING DEADLINES FOR OPPOSITIONS, AND REPLIES THERETO, TO PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION FILED IN THE WIRELESS E911 LOCATION ACCURACY REQUIREMENTS PROCEEDING. (DA No. 20-1175). (Dkt No 07-114). PSHSB seeks comment on petitions for reconsideration. PSHSB. Contact: John Evanoff at (202) 418-0848, email: John.Evanoff@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen at (202) 418-1163, email: Rochelle.Cohen@fcc.gov. DA-20-1175A1.docx DA-20-1175A1.pdf DA-20-1175A1.txt
Released: 2020-10-08. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU AND OFFICE OF ECONOMICS AND ANALYTICS RELEASE FINAL LIST AND MAP OF ELIGIBLE AREAS FOR THE RURAL DIGITAL OPPORTUNITY FUND PHASE I AUCTION (AUCTION 904). (DA No. 20-1173). (Dkt No 20-34 19-126 10-90). WCB and OEA, in coordination with RBATF, announce the release of the final list of census blocks and a map of areas that are eligible for the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction (Auction 904). WCB OEA. Contact: Katie King at (202) 418-7400, email: Katie.King@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484. DA-20-1173A1.docx DA-20-1173A1.pdf DA-20-1173A1.txt
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REMARKS OF FCC CHAIRMAN AJIT PAI AT THE CHAIRMAN'S AWARD FOR ADVANCEMENT IN ACCESSIBILITY. OMR OCHAP. SPEECH. DOC-367418A1.docx DOC-367418A1.pdf DOC-367418A1.txt
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THE RURAL DIGITAL OPPORTUNITY FUND PHASE I AUCTION (AUCTION 904); RURAL DIGITAL OPPORTUNITY FUND; CONNECT AMERICA FUND. WCB and OEA, in conjunction with the RBATF, deny the petition for reconsideration of WIAW related to Auction 904 Eligible Areas in Iowa and Nebraska. (Dkt No 19-126 20-34 10-90). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau and the Chief, Office of Economics and Analytics. Adopted: 2020-10-08 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-1174). WCB OEA. DA-20-1174A1.docx DA-20-1174A1.pdf DA-20-1174A1.txt
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