Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 35 No. 149	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 August 05, 2016

FCC ADOPTS SUSTAINABLE, AFFORDABLE INMATE CALLING RATES. News Release. Adopted: 08/04/2016. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB   DOC-340632A1.docx  DOC-340632A2.docx  DOC-340632A3.docx  DOC-340632A4.docx  DOC-340632A5.docx  DOC-340632A6.docx  DOC-340632A1.pdf  DOC-340632A2.pdf  DOC-340632A3.pdf  DOC-340632A4.pdf  DOC-340632A5.pdf  DOC-340632A6.pdf  

FCC MAKES PERMANENT THE NATIONAL DEAF-BLIND EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM. Successful Pilot Program for Low-Income Americans with Hearing and Vision Loss Made Permanent. News Release. Adopted: 08/04/2016. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov CGB   DOC-340634A1.docx  DOC-340634A2.docx  DOC-340634A3.docx  DOC-340634A4.docx  DOC-340634A5.docx  DOC-340634A6.docx  DOC-340634A1.pdf  DOC-340634A2.pdf  DOC-340634A3.pdf  DOC-340634A4.pdf  DOC-340634A5.pdf  DOC-340634A6.pdf  

FCC CHARTS COURSE TO COMPREHENSIVE HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY FOR CONSUMERS WITH HEARING LOSS. Commission Adopts a Landmark Agreement Between Consumer Advocates and Industry Associations as the Pathway to Compatibility for 100 Percent of Wireless Devices. News Release. Adopted: 08/04/2016. (FCC No. 16-103). News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov CGB WTB   DOC-340636A1.docx  DOC-340636A2.docx  DOC-340636A3.docx  DOC-340636A4.docx  DOC-340636A5.docx  DOC-340636A6.docx  DOC-340636A1.pdf  DOC-340636A2.pdf  DOC-340636A3.pdf  DOC-340636A4.pdf  DOC-340636A5.pdf  DOC-340636A6.pdf  

Report No: SAT-01178 Released: 08/05/2016. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 16-892) Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DA-16-892A1.pdf  

Report No: SAT-01177 Released: 08/05/2016. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DOC-340652A1.pdf  

Released: 08/05/2016. WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF THE INFORMAL WORKING GROUPS. (DA No. 16-890). (Dkt No 16-185 ). IB . Contact: Donna Christianson at (202) 418-7326 , email: Donna.Christianson@fcc.gov  DA-16-890A1.docx  DA-16-890A1.pdf  

Report No: 48792 Released: 08/05/2016. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-340624A1.pdf  DOC-340624A2.txt  

Report No: 0443 Released: 08/05/2016. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. (Dkt No 16-246 ). MB . Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-340651A1.doc  DOC-340651A1.pdf  

Report No: 28792 Released: 08/05/2016. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-340623A1.pdf  DOC-340623A2.txt  

Released: 08/05/2016. KXBG(FM), CHEYENNE, WYOMING, RE: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ACCEPTED FOR FILING, ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION. (DA No. 16-891). MB   DA-16-891A1.doc  DA-16-891A1.pdf  

Report No: 481 Released: 08/05/2016. EXPERIMENTAL ACTIONS experimental applications granted during the period from 6/1/16 to 6/30/16. OET   DOC-340629A1.docx  DOC-340629A1.pdf  

Released: 08/05/2016. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 7/28/2016. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-340649A1.pdf  

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY COMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO ACCESSIBILITY ACT OF 2010, SECTION 105, RELAY SERVICES FOR DEAF-BLIND INDIVIDUALS. Converts the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program from a pilot to a permanent program. (Dkt No. 10-210 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 08/04/2016 by R&O. (FCC No. 16-101). CGB   FCC-16-101A1.docx  FCC-16-101A2.docx  FCC-16-101A3.docx  FCC-16-101A4.docx  FCC-16-101A5.docx  FCC-16-101A6.docx  FCC-16-101A1.pdf  FCC-16-101A2.pdf  FCC-16-101A3.pdf  FCC-16-101A4.pdf  FCC-16-101A5.pdf  FCC-16-101A6.pdf  

ROGER L. HOPPE, II. Notified Roger L. Hoppe, II of his Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Unauthorized Silent Periods. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 08/05/2016 by NAL. (DA No. 16-895). MB   DA-16-895A1.doc  DA-16-895A1.pdf  

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, MARYVILLE, MISSOURI. Allots Channel 285C3 at Maryville, Missouri. (Dkt No. 16-68 RM-11762 ). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 08/04/2016 by R&O. (DA No. 16-894). MB   DA-16-894A1.doc  DA-16-894A1.pdf  

ORDER ADOPTING CONSENT DECREE WITH TOM HODGINS AND MCKENZIE RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC FOR FM TRANSLATOR STATION K277CT, COTTAGE GROVE, OREGON. Adopted a Consent Decree resolving an unauthorized transfer of control of FM Translator Station K277CT, Cottage Grove, Oregon. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 08/04/2016 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 16-859). MB   DA-16-859A1.pdf  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER AJIT PAI ON COPYRIGHT OFFICE'S SET-TOP BOX SUBMISSION. STMT. News Media Contact: Matthew Berry at (202) 418-2005, email: Matthew.Berry@fcc.gov OCAP   DOC-340646A1.docx  DOC-340646A1.pdf  

Released: 08/04/2016. FCC TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2017 HONORS PROGRAM; APPLICATION WINDOW RUNS FROM AUGUST 5 TO SEPTEMBER 16. (DA No. 16-889). OGC . Contact: Darren Fernandez at (202) 418-1700  DA-16-889A1.docx  DA-16-889A1.pdf  

BLACKBOARD, INC. PETITION FOR EXPEDITED DECLARATORY RULING; EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE AND AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION PETITION FOR EXPEDITED DECLARATORY RULING. Clarifies that the scope of consent to be called when a consumer provides a wireless number to a school or utility includes automated calls concerning matters closely related to the school's educational mission or the utility service, respectively. (Dkt No. 02-278 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 07/08/2016 by Declaratory Ruling. (FCC No. 16-88). CGB   FCC-16-88A1.docx  FCC-16-88A2.docx  FCC-16-88A3.docx  FCC-16-88A1.pdf  FCC-16-88A2.pdf  FCC-16-88A3.pdf  

STRUCTURE AND PRACTICES OF THE VIDEO RELAY SERVICE PROGRAM; TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES AND SPEECH-TO-SPEECH SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING AND SPEECH DISABILITIES. Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau proposes to incorporate by reference into the Commission's rules the Video Relay Service (VRS) interoperability and portability standards developed by the VRS Task Group of the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Forum and a successor group, the Relay User Equipment (RUE) Forum.. (Dkt No. 10-51 03-123 ). Action by: Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/04/2016 by FNPRM. (DA No. 16-893). CGB   DA-16-893A1.docx  DA-16-893A1.pdf  

AMENDMENT OF SECTION 73.622(I), POST-TRANSITION TABLE OF DTV ALLOTMENTS, TELEVISION BROADCAST STATIONS (SEAFORD, DELAWARE). Denied the Application for Review. (Dkt No. 09-230 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 08/03/2016 by MO&O. (FCC No. 16-105). MB   FCC-16-105A1.docx  FCC-16-105A1.pdf  

TWELFTH BROADBAND PROGRESS NOTICE OF INQUIRY - INQUIRY CONCERNING THE DEPLOYMENT OF ADVANCED TELECOMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITY TO ALL AMERICANS ET AL. Initiated next annual assessment of "availability of advanced telecommunications capability to all Americans (including, in particular, elementary and secondary schools and classrooms)" by requesting comment on current state of deployment and availability. (Dkt No. 16-245 ). Action by: the Commission. Comments Due: 09/06/2016. Reply Comments Due: 09/21/2016. Adopted: 08/02/2016 by NOI. (FCC No. 16-100). WCB   FCC-16-100A1.docx  FCC-16-100A2.docx  FCC-16-100A3.docx  FCC-16-100A1.pdf  FCC-16-100A2.pdf  FCC-16-100A3.pdf