Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 35 No. 81	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 April 29, 2016

FCC ADOPTS REAL-TIME TEXT PROPOSED RULEMAKING. Commission Moves Forward on Accessibility Proposal to Modernize Wireless Phone Compatibility with Advanced Text Communications. News Release. Adopted: 04/28/2016. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov CGB   DOC-339100A1.doc  DOC-339100A2.docx  DOC-339100A3.docx  DOC-339100A4.docx  DOC-339100A5.docx  DOC-339100A6.docx  DOC-339100A1.pdf  DOC-339100A2.pdf  DOC-339100A3.pdf  DOC-339100A4.pdf  DOC-339100A5.pdf  DOC-339100A6.pdf  

FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON FRAMEWORK TO ADVANCE COMPETITION IN THE BUSINESS DATA SERVICES MARKET. News Release. Adopted: 04/28/2016. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB   DOC-339101A1.docx  DOC-339101A2.docx  DOC-339101A3.docx  DOC-339101A4.docx  DOC-339101A1.pdf  DOC-339101A2.pdf  DOC-339101A3.pdf  DOC-339101A4.pdf  

FCC PUTS FINAL RULES IN PLACE FOR NEW CITIZENS BROADBAND RADIO SERVICE. Final Rules Will Enable Innovative Spectrum Sharing Capabilities in the 3.5 GHz Band. News Release. (Dkt No 12-354 ). Adopted: 04/28/2016. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov OET WTB   DOC-339104A1.docx  DOC-339104A2.docx  DOC-339104A3.docx  DOC-339104A4.docx  DOC-339104A5.docx  DOC-339104A6.docx  DOC-339104A1.pdf  DOC-339104A2.pdf  DOC-339104A3.pdf  DOC-339104A4.pdf  DOC-339104A5.pdf  DOC-339104A6.pdf  

STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN TOM WHEELER ON THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF INITIAL SPECTRUM CLEARING TARGET FOR THE INCENTIVE AUCTION. STMT. News Media Contact: Charles Meisch at (202) 418-2943, email: Charles.Meisch@fcc.gov AU OCHTW   DOC-339130A1.docx  DOC-339130A1.pdf  

Released: 04/29/2016. CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PETITIONS CONCERNING THE COMMISSION'S RULE ON OPT-OUT NOTICES ON FAX ADVERTISEMENTS. (DA No. 16-470). (Dkt No 05-338 02-278 ). Comments Due: 05/13/2016. Reply Comments Due: 05/20/2016. CGB . Contact: Rebecca A. Hirselj at (202) 418-7603, email: Rebecca.Hirselj@fcc.gov  DA-16-470A1.docx  DA-16-470A1.pdf  

Report No: SAT-01154 Released: 04/29/2016. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DOC-339119A1.pdf  

Report No: 48724 Released: 04/29/2016. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-339093A1.pdf  DOC-339093A2.txt  

Report No: 28724 Released: 04/29/2016. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-339092A1.pdf  DOC-339092A2.txt  

Released: 04/29/2016. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 4/21/2016. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-339116A1.pdf  

Released: 04/29/2016. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 4/22/2016. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-339118A1.pdf  

Released: 04/29/2016. NOTICE OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED. (DA No. 16-471). (Dkt No 16-73 ). WCB . Contact: Myrva Freeman at (202) 418-1506 or Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809  DA-16-471A1.docx  DA-16-471A1.pdf  

Released: 04/29/2016. COMMENTS INVITED ON SECTION 214 APPLICATION(S) TO DISCONTINUE NON-DOMINANT CARRIER TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES OR INTERCONNECTED VOIP SERVICES. (DA No. 16-467). (Dkt No 16-129 16-133 ). Comments Due: 05/16/2016. WCB . Contact: Kimberly Jackson at (202) 418-7393, email: Kimberly.Jackson@fcc.gov or Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DA-16-467A1.docx  DA-16-467A1.pdf  

Released: 04/29/2016. INITIAL CLEARING TARGET OF 126 MEGAHERTZ SET FOR THE BROADCAST TELEVISION SPECTRUM INCENTIVE AUCTION; BIDDING IN THE CLOCK PHASE OF THE REVERSE AUCTION (AUCTION 1001) WILL START ON MAY 31, 2016. (DA No. 16-453). (Dkt No 12-268 12-269 14-252 ) IATF and WTB Announce Initial Clearing Target of 126 MHz for Broadcast Incentive Auction, Reverse Auction Clock Bidding to Start May 31, Number of Forward Auction Blocks, Mailing of Confidential Status Letters, and Upcoming Dates for Reverse Auction. MB WTB AU . Contact: Linda Sanderson at (717) 338-2868, email: Linda.Sanderson@fcc.gov, Erin Griffith at (202) 418-0660, email: Erin.Griffith@fcc.gov or Kathryn Hinton at (202) 418-0660, email: Kathryn.Hinton@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Charles Meisch at (202) 418-2943, email: Charles.Meisch@fcc.gov  DA-16-453A1.doc  DA-16-453A2.doc  DA-16-453A1.pdf  DA-16-453A2.pdf  

ST. GEORGE CABLE, INC. Adopted a Consent Decree to resolve a NAL for failing to install and maintain EAS equipment, operate its cable system within required signal leakage limits, respond properly to a Bureau order, and properly register with the FCC. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 04/29/2016 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 16-415). EB   DA-16-415A1.docx  DA-16-415A1.pdf  

PROTECTING THE PRIVACY OF CUSTOMERS OF BROADBAND AND OTHER TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. WCB denied requests for an extension of time to file comments and reply comments in the Commission's broadband privacy rulemaking proceeding. (Dkt No. 16-106 ). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 04/29/2016 by ORDER. (DA No. 16-473). WCB   DA-16-473A1.docx  DA-16-473A1.pdf  

WILLIAM M. HOLLAND/ CONDITIONAL, LIMITED REQUEST FOR WAIVERS/ APPLICATIONS FOR INVOLUNTARY ASSIGNMENT/ APPLICATIONS FOR RENEWAL. Granted the MRA petition for reconsideration. Dismissed as moot the MRA petition to deny. Granted in part the Holland waiver request. by ORDER. Action by: Deputy Chief, Mobility Division, and Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 04/28/2016 by Order on Reconsideration. (DA No. 16-469). WTB   DA-16-469A1.doc  DA-16-469A1.pdf  

FCC POSTS HISPANIC TELEVISION STUDY FOR REVIEW. Study examines links between Hispanic TV ownership, viewing habits & programming. News Release. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov OSP MB   DOC-339106A1.docx  DOC-339106A1.pdf  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER AJIT PAI ON PASSAGE OF KARI'S LAW BY CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES. STMT. News Media Contact: Matthew Berry at (202) 418-2005, email: Matthew.Berry@fcc.gov OCAP   DOC-339115A1.docx  DOC-339115A1.pdf  

Released: 04/28/2016. FCC ANNOUNCES MEETING OF THE TASK FORCE ON OPTIMAL PSAP ARCHITECTURE SCHEDULED FOR MAY 6, 2016. (DA No. 16-465). PSHSB . Contact: Timothy May at (202) 418-1463, email: Timothy.May@fcc.gov or Michael Connelly at (202) 418-0132, email: Michael.Connelly@fcc.gov  DA-16-465A1.docx  DA-16-465A1.pdf  

Released: 04/28/2016. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON WIRELESS CARRIERS' PROPOSAL TO INCREASE RESILIENCY AND ENHANCE INFORMATION SHARING DURING DISASTERS. (DA No. 16-463). (Dkt No 13-239 11-60 ). PSHSB . Contact: Renee Roland at (202) 418-2352, email: Renee.Roland@fcc.gov or Lauren Kravetz at (202) 418-7944, email: Lauren.Kravetz@fcc.gov  DA-16-463A1.doc  DA-16-463A1.pdf  

Released: 04/28/2016. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF ASSETS OF QUALCOM, LLC, FKA QUANTUM COMMUNICATIONS, LLC BY LIGHTSPEED NETWORKS, INC. DBA LS NETWORKS. (DA No. 16-461). (Dkt No 16-130 ). Comments Due: 05/12/2016. Reply Comments Due: 05/19/2016. WCB . Contact: Myrva Freeman at (202) 418-1506 or Jodie May at (202) 418-0913  DA-16-461A1.docx  DA-16-461A1.pdf  

Released: 04/28/2016. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES AGENDA FOR DISTRIBUTED ANTENNA SYSTEMS (DAS) AND SMALL CELL SOLUTIONS WORKSHOP. (DA No. 16-462). WTB . Contact: Dan Abeyta at (202) 418-1538, email: Dan.Abeyta@fcc.gov  DA-16-462A1.docx  DA-16-462A1.pdf  

Released: 04/28/2016. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES WORKSHOP AGENDA: ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AND THE COLLOCATION OF COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT. (DA No. 16-464). WTB . Contact: Steve DelSordo at (202) 418-1986, email: Stephen.Delsordo@fcc.gov  DA-16-464A1.docx  DA-16-464A1.pdf  

WIFREDO G. BLANCO-PI APPLICATION FOR A NEW EXPERIMENTAL AM BOOSTER STATION AT GUAYAMA, PUERTO RICO. Dismissed in part and otherwise denied the Application for Review filed by Wifredo G. Blanco-Pi. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 04/26/2016 by MO&O. (FCC No. 16-49). MB   FCC-16-49A1.docx  FCC-16-49A2.docx  FCC-16-49A1.pdf  FCC-16-49A2.pdf