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#FCC Daily Digest 2020-12-18

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY

  • Public Notices

  • Texts

  • News Releases

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Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street NE Washington, DC 20554 Vol. 39 No. 738


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- PUBLIC NOTICES -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Report No: PN-1-201218-01. Released: 2020-12-18. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-368850A1.pdf DOC-368850A1.txt

Released: 2020-12-18. APPLICATION GRANTED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF RACE TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. TO HOMETOWN PURCHASER, LLC. (DA No. 20-1503). (Dkt No 20-360). WCB. Contact: Gregory Kwan (202) 418-1191. DA-20-1503A1.docx DA-20-1503A1.pdf DA-20-1503A1.txt

Report No: 29888. Released: 2020-12-18. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. Contact: James.Bradshaw. DOC-368825A1.pdf DOC-368825A1.txt

Released: 2020-12-18. NON-STREAMLINED SUBMARINE CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS. IB. Contact: Adrienne.McNeil. DOC-368847A1.pdf DOC-368847A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3179. Released: 2020-12-18. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC D/B/A AT&T NORTH CAROLINA. (Dkt No 20-431). 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-368849A1.docx DOC-368849A1.pdf DOC-368849A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3169. Released: 2020-12-18. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC D/B/A AT&T NORTH CAROLINA. (Dkt No 20-430). 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-368848A1.docx DOC-368848A1.pdf DOC-368848A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-201218-01. Released: 2020-12-18. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-368851A1.pdf DOC-368851A1.txt

Released: 2020-12-18. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: Adrienne.McNeil. DOC-368846A1.pdf DOC-368846A1.txt

Released: 2020-12-18. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU AND OFFICE OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR SET JULY 31, 2021 INVOICING DEADLINE FOR COVID-19 TELEHEALTH PROGRAM AND PROVIDE POST-PROGRAM GUIDANCE. (DA No. 20-1504). (Dkt No 20-89). WCB and OMD set July 31, 2021 invoicing deadline for COVID-19 Telehealth Program and provide post-program guidance. WCB OMD. Contact: Stephanie Minnock, Assistant Division Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, stephanie.minnock@fcc.gov or 202-418-1953. DA-20-1504A1.docx DA-20-1504A1.pdf DA-20-1504A1.txt

Report No: 49888. Released: 2020-12-18. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. Contact: James.Bradshaw. DOC-368824A1.pdf DOC-368824A1.txt

Released: 2020-12-18. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 12/7/2020. OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300. DOC-368809A1.pdf DOC-368809A1.txt Report No: PN-3-201218-01. Released: 2020-12-18. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-368852A1.pdf DOC-368852A1.txt

Released: 2020-12-18. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. IB. Contact: Jeanette.Spriggs. DOC-368860A1.pdf DOC-368860A1.txt

Released: 2020-12-18. NOTICE OF INTERCONNECTED VOIP NUMBERING AUTHORIZATION GRANTED. (DA No. 20-1505). (Dkt No 20-336). WCB. DA-20-1505A1.docx DA-20-1505A1.pdf DA-20-1505A1.txt

Released: 2020-12-18. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 12/8/2020. OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300. DOC-368840A1.pdf DOC-368840A1.txt

Released: 2020-12-18. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 12/9/2020. OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300. DOC-368841A1.pdf DOC-368841A1.txt

Released: 2020-12-18. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS/PETITIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: Adrienne.McNeil. DOC-368845A1.pdf DOC-368845A1.txt

Report No: SAT-01518. Released: 2020-12-18. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION ACTIONS TAKEN. (DA No. 20-1502). Satellite Actions. IB. Contact: the Satellite Division at 202-418-0719; TTY 1-888-835-5322. DA-20-1502A1.pdf DA-20-1502A1.txt

-------------------------------------------------------------------------- TEXTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU DENIES TCPA PETITIONS FROM NORTHSTAR ALARM AND YODEL TECHNOLOGIES. Denies Petitions filed by NorthStar Alarm and Yodel Technologies. (Dkt No 02-278). Action by: Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 2020-12-18 by Declaratory Ruling. (DA No. 20-1507). CGB. Contact: Kristi Thornton. DA-20-1507A1.doc DA-20-1507A1.pdf DA-20-1507A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS. Media Bureau reinstates certain vacant FM allotments.. Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2020-12-17 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-1489). MB. DA-20-1489A1.docx DA-20-1489A1.pdf DA-20-1489A1.txt

TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES AND SPEECH-TO-SPEECH SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING AND SPEECH DISABILITIES; STRUCTURE AND PRACTICES OF THE VIDEO RELAY SERVICE PROGRAM. Hamilton Relay, Inc. and Sprint Communications Company L.P. granted partial waivers, through February 28, 2021, of section 64.604(a)(3)(i) of the Commission's rules prohibiting early termination of Telecommunication Relay Service (TRS) calls.. (Dkt No 03-123 10-51). Action by: Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 2020-12-18 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-1506). CGB. Contact: William Wallace, at: (202) 418-2716; email: William@Wallace.fcc.gov. DA-20-1506A1.docx DA-20-1506A1.pdf DA-20-1506A1.txt

APPLICATION OF CREATIVE MINDS, LLC, FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSE FOR STATION WLDV(FM), FREDERIKSTED, VIRGIN ISLANDS. Media Bureau Rescinds Forfeiture Order issued to Creative Minds, LLC.. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2020-12-17 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-1501). MB. DA-20-1501A1.docx DA-20-1501A1.pdf DA-20-1501A1.txt


* * * * * ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED DECEMBER 17, 2020, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 737: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS RELEASES -------------------------------------------------------------------------- FCC ENFORCEMENT BUREAU WARNS PROPERTY OWNERS AND MANAGERS OF SIGNIFICANT NEW FINANCIAL PENALTIES FOR ALLOWING ILLEGAL BROADCASTING ON THEIR PROPERTY. The FCC's Enforcement Bureau announced it has begun targeting property owners and managers that knowingly tolerate pirate broadcasting on their properties, exercising the Commission's new authority under the recently enacted PIRATE Act. . by News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist. OMR. DOC-368836A1.docx DOC-368836A1.pdf DOC-368836A1.txt -------------------------------------------------------------------------- PUBLIC NOTICES -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Released: 2020-12-17. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION BUREAU AND OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCE THE APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION OF ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SENSING CAPABILITY SENSORS OF ESC OPERATORS FOR THE 3.5 GHZ BAND. (DA No. 20-1498). (Dkt No 15-319). WTB and OET approve additional Environmental Sensing Capability (ESC) sensors for 3.5 GHz band. WTB OET. DA-20-1498A1.docx DA-20-1498A1.pdf DA-20-1498A1.txt Released: 2020-12-17. CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU DISMISSES NINE PETITIONS FOR PREEMPTION OF STATE CONSUMER PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS. (DA No. 20-1500). (Dkt No 02-278). CGB announces the dismissal onine petitions for preemption of state consumer protection requirements.. CGB. Contact: Kristi Thornton. DA-20-1500A1.docx DA-20-1500A1.pdf DA-20-1500A1.txt -------------------------------------------------------------------------- TEXTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------- JACKSON HEIGHTS 95 LLC & BRONSTEIN PROPERTIES LLC, QUEENS, NEW YORK. Notice of Illegal Pirate Radio Broadcasting issued to property owner and manager in connection with the operation of an unauthorized FM station operating on 91.3 MHz in Queens, New York . Action by: Field Director, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2020-12-17 by Notice. EB. DOC-368817A1.pdf DOC-368817A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1.80 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES, IMPLEMENTING SECTION 2 OF THE PREVENTING ILLEGAL RADIO ABUSE THROUGH ENFORCEMENT ACT (PIRATE ACT). Adopts rules implementing the PIRATE Act, codifying additional forfeiture penalties against pirate radio broadcasters and any person who permits the operation of pirate radio broadcasting.. Action by: By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau, and the Managing Director. Adopted: 2020-12-17 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-1490). EB OMD. DA-20-1490A1.docx DA-20-1490A1.pdf DA-20-1490A1.txt

ORDER EXTENDING REPLY COMMENT DEADLINE ON THE 2020 INMATE CALLING SERVICES FOURTH FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING. Order Extending Reply Comment Deadline on 2020 ICS Fourth FNPRM. (Dkt No 12-375). Action by: Kris A. Monteith . Reply Comments Due: 2021-01-15. Adopted: 2020-12-17 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-1499). WCB. Contact: Irina Asoskov. DA-20-1499A1.docx DA-20-1499A1.pdf DA-20-1499A1.txt

BRG 3512 LLC, KRR QUEENS 1 LLC, AND BRG MANAGEMENT LLC, QUEENS, NEW YORK. Notice of Illegal Pirate Radio Broadcasting issued to property owners and manager in connection with the operation of an unauthorized FM station operating on 95.9 MHz in Queens, New York . Action by: Field Director, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2020-12-17 by Notice. EB. DOC-368826A1.pdf DOC-368826A1.txt

BRG 3520 97 LLC, KRR QUEENS 3 LLC, AND BRG MANAGEMENT LLC, QUEENS, NEW YORK. Notice of Illegal Pirate Radio Broadcasting issued to property owners and manager in connection with the operation of an unauthorized FM station operating on 105.5 MHz in Queens, New York . Action by: Field Director, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2020-12-17 by Notice. EB. DOC-368827A1.pdf DOC-368827A1.txt

TRANSFORMING THE 2.5 GHZ BAND, WT DOCKET NO. 18-120, ORDER ON RECONSIDERATION. This Order on Reconsideration denies the Petitions filed by the National Congress of American Indians and the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition et al. and dismisses the Petition filed by the Hawai'i Broadband Initiative.. (Dkt No 18-120). Action by: By the Commission. Adopted: 2020-12-09 by Order on Reconsideration. (FCC No. 20-183). WTB. FCC-20-183A1.docx FCC-20-183A1.pdf FCC-20-183A1.txt FCC-20-183A2.docx FCC-20-183A2.pdf FCC-20-183A2.txt


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