Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 35 No. 17	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 January 29, 2016

FCC EXPANDS ONLINE PUBLIC FILE REQUIREMENT TO MOVE CABLE, RADIO, AND SATELLITE PUBLIC FILES ONLINE. Cable operators, satellite television providers and broadcast and satellite radio licensees will be required to post their public and political files to the FCC's online public inspection file database. News Release. (Dkt No 14-127 ). Adopted: 01/28/2016. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov MB   DOC-337474A1.docx  DOC-337474A2.docx  DOC-337474A3.docx  DOC-337474A4.docx  DOC-337474A5.docx  DOC-337474A6.docx  DOC-337474A1.pdf  DOC-337474A2.pdf  DOC-337474A3.pdf  DOC-337474A4.pdf  DOC-337474A5.pdf  DOC-337474A6.pdf  

FCC PROPOSES STRENGTHENING THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM. News Release. Adopted: 01/28/2016. News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen at (202) 418-1162, email: Rochelle.Cohen@fcc.gov PSHSB   DOC-337475A1.docx  DOC-337475A2.docx  DOC-337475A3.docx  DOC-337475A4.docx  DOC-337475A5.docx  DOC-337475A6.docx  DOC-337475A1.pdf  DOC-337475A2.pdf  DOC-337475A3.pdf  DOC-337475A4.pdf  DOC-337475A5.pdf  DOC-337475A6.pdf  

BROADBAND PROGRESS REPORT: SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS BUT DIGITAL DIVIDE PERSISTS. News Release. Adopted: 01/28/2016. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov IB WTB WCB   DOC-337471A1.docx  DOC-337471A2.docx  DOC-337471A3.docx  DOC-337471A4.docx  DOC-337471A5.docx  DOC-337471A6.docx  DOC-337471A1.pdf  DOC-337471A2.pdf  DOC-337471A3.pdf  DOC-337471A4.pdf  DOC-337471A5.pdf  DOC-337471A6.pdf  

FCC ANNOUNCES STAFF CHANGES IN WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU AND OFFICE OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR. News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov OCHTW   DOC-337506A1.docx  DOC-337506A1.pdf  

Released: 01/29/2016. CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PETITIONS CONCERNING THE COMMISSION'S RULE ON OPT-OUT NOTICES ON FAX ADVERTISEMENTS. (DA No. 16-102). (Dkt No 05-338 02-278 ). Comments Due: 02/12/2016. Reply Comments Due: 02/19/2016. CGB . Contact: Rebecca A. Hirselj at (202) 418-7603, email: Rebecca.Hirselj@fcc.gov  DA-16-102A1.docx  DA-16-102A1.pdf  

Report No: SAT-01132 Released: 01/29/2016. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 16-95) Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DA-16-95A1.pdf  

Report No: SAT-01133 Released: 01/29/2016. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-832-5322  DOC-337487A1.pdf  

Report No: TEL-01772S Released: 01/29/2016. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-337488A1.pdf  

Report No: 48660 Released: 01/29/2016. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-337463A1.pdf  DOC-337463A2.txt  

Report No: 28660 Released: 01/29/2016. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-337461A1.pdf  DOC-337461A2.txt  

Released: 01/29/2016. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 1/20/2016. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-337480A1.pdf  

Released: 01/29/2016. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 1/21/2016. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-337481A1.pdf  

Released: 01/29/2016. FCC ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ESTABLISHING A FRAMEWORK FOR COORDINATION OF AVIATION COMMUNICATIONS SAFETY AND SECURITY ISSUES. (DA No. 16-110) FCC and DOT establish a Federal Interagency Working Group. PSHSB . Contact: Kenneth Burnley at (202) 418-0664 email: Kenneth.Burnley@fcc.gov  DA-16-110A1.docx  DA-16-110A1.pdf  

Released: 01/29/2016. NOTICE OF REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FROM STREAMLINED TREATMENT. (DA No. 16-108). (Dkt No 16-1 ). WCB . Contact: Jodie May at (202) 418-0913  DA-16-108A1.docx  DA-16-108A1.pdf  

Released: 01/29/2016. STREAMLINED RESOLUTION OF REQUESTS RELATED TO ACTIONS BY THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPANY. (DA No. 16-101). (Dkt No 02-6 ). WCB . Contact: Sibo McNally at (202) 418-7400  DA-16-101A1.docx  DA-16-101A1.pdf  

Released: 01/29/2016. COMMENTS INVITED ON SECTION 214 APPLICATION(S) TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES OR INTERCONNECTED VOIP SERVICES. (DA No. 16-111). (Dkt No 16-7 15-322 16-23 16-22 ). Comments Due: 02/16/2016. WCB . Contact: Kimberly Jackson at (202) 418-7393, TTY: 1-888 835-5322  DA-16-111A1.docx  DA-16-111A1.pdf  

OCEAN TECHNOLOGY LIMITED TERMINATION OF INTERNATIONAL SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATION. Termination of Ocean Technology International 214. Action by: Chief, Telecommunications and Analysis Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 01/29/2016 by ORDER. (DA No. 16-105). IB   DA-16-105A1.docx  DA-16-105A1.pdf  

GRAY TELEVISION LICENSEE, LLC AND KNOXVILLE TV LLC. Granted application for assignment of TV station licenses KAKE(TV), KLBY(TV), and KUPK(TV) from Gray Television Licensee, LLC to Knoxville TV LLC. Granted continuing satellite exemption to KLBY and KUPK as satellites of KAKE, and main studio waiver. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 16-103). MB   DA-16-103A1.doc  DA-16-103A1.pdf  

EXPANSION OF ONLINE PUBLIC FILE OBLIGATIONS TO CABLE AND SATELLITE TV OPERATORS AND BROADCAST AND SATELLITE RADIO LICENSEES. The R&O expands to cable and satellite TV operators and broadcast and satellite radio licensees the requirement that public and political files be posted to the FCC's online public inspection file database. (Dkt No. 14-127 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 01/28/2016 by MO&O. (FCC No. 16-4). MB   FCC-16-4A1.docx  FCC-16-4A2.docx  FCC-16-4A3.docx  FCC-16-4A4.docx  FCC-16-4A5.docx  FCC-16-4A6.docx  FCC-16-4A1.pdf  FCC-16-4A2.pdf  FCC-16-4A3.pdf  FCC-16-4A4.pdf  FCC-16-4A5.pdf  FCC-16-4A6.pdf  

AMENDMENT OF PART 11 OF THE COMMISSSION'S RULES REGARDING THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM; WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERTS. The NPRM proposes measures to improve the ability of EAS and WEA to meet communities' public safety needs, and to ensure that EAS is secure and reliable. (Dkt No. 15-94 15-91 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 01/28/2016 by NPRM. (FCC No. 16-5). PSHSB   FCC-16-5A1.docx  FCC-16-5A2.docx  FCC-16-5A3.docx  FCC-16-5A4.docx  FCC-16-5A5.docx  FCC-16-5A6.docx  FCC-16-5A1.pdf  FCC-16-5A2.pdf  FCC-16-5A3.pdf  FCC-16-5A4.pdf  FCC-16-5A5.pdf  FCC-16-5A6.pdf  

RATES FOR INTERSTATE INMATE CALLING SERVICES. Granted in part Tellmate, LLC and Pay Tel Communications, Inc.'s joint request for an extension of the reply comment deadline in the Inmate Calling Services proceeding. (Dkt No. 12-375 ). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Reply Comments Due: 02/08/2016. Adopted: 01/29/2016 by ORDER. (DA No. 16-107). WCB   DA-16-107A1.docx  DA-16-107A1.pdf  

APPLICATIONS OF AT&T MOBILITY SPECTRUM LLC AND EAST KENTUCKY NETWORK, LLC. AT&T-East Kentucky Transaction Approved. (Dkt No. 15-79 ). Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 01/29/2016 by MO&O. (DA No. 16-106). WTB   DA-16-106A1.docx  DA-16-106A1.pdf  

APPLICATIONS OF NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC, BLUEGRASS CELLULAR, INC. AND BLUEGRASS WIRELESS LLC. AT&T-Bluegrass Transaction Approved. (Dkt No. 15-225 ). Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 01/29/2016 by ORDER. (DA No. 16-109). WTB   DA-16-109A1.docx  DA-16-109A1.pdf  

FCC ANNOUNCES TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR FEBRUARY OPEN MEETING. News Release. Adopted: 01/28/2016. News Media Contact: Morning Washburn at (202) 418-0067 GEN   DOC-337482A1.docx  DOC-337482A1.pdf  

Released: 01/28/2016. DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENT OF DATE, TIME AND AGENDA OF NEXT MEETING. (DA No. 16-98). CGB . Contact: Elaine Gardner at (202) 418-0581, Suzy Rosen Singleton at (202) 510-9446 or email: DAC@fcc.gov  DA-16-98A1.docx  DA-16-98A1.pdf  

Released: 01/28/2016. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF DTC HOLDING CO. (DA No. 16-96). (Dkt No 16-15 ) STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 02/11/2016. Reply Comments Due: 02/18/2016. WCB . Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Jodie May at (202) 418-0913  DA-16-96A1.docx  DA-16-96A1.pdf  

Released: 01/28/2016. FCC AND DOL ANNOUNCE AGENDA FOR SECOND WORKSHOP ON TOWER CLIMBER SAFETY AND APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM. (DA No. 16-94). WTB . Contact: DOL: Brian Hawthorne at (202) 693-4681, Lawder.Jesse@dol.gov; Mandy McClure at (202) 693-4672, email: North.Lauren.A@dol.gov; or Zachary Boren at (202) 693-3793, email: Boren.Zachary@dol.gov. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov  DA-16-94A1.docx  DA-16-94A1.pdf  

APPLICATIONS OF AT&T INC. AND CELLULAR PROPERTIES, INC. Approved AT&T Inc. and Cellular Properties, Inc. Transaction. (Dkt No. 15-78 ). Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 01/28/2016 by ORDER. (DA No. 16-93). WTB   DA-16-93A1.docx  DA-16-93A1.pdf