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Federal Communications Commission
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Washington, D.C. 20554

Vol. 35 No. 209
News media information 202 / 418-0500
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October 28, 2016


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE OCTOBER 27, 2016, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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FCC REJECTS RECONSIDERATION OF FINES FOR MISLEADING CONSUMERS OF PREPAID CALLING CARDS. News Release. Adopted: 10/27/2016. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov EB   DOC-341936A1.docx  DOC-341936A2.docx  DOC-341936A3.docx  DOC-341936A4.docx  DOC-341936A1.pdf  DOC-341936A2.pdf  DOC-341936A3.pdf  DOC-341936A4.pdf  

FCC ADOPTS PRIVACY RULES TO GIVE BROADBAND CONSUMERS INCREASED CHOICE, TRANSPARENCY AND SECURITY FOR THEIR PERSONAL DATA. Rules empower consumers to decide how data are used and shared by broadband providers. News Release. (Dkt No 16-106 ). Adopted: 10/27/2016. News Media Contact: Kim Hart at (202) 418-8191 , email: Kim.Hart@fcc.gov WCB   DOC-341937A1.docx  DOC-341937A2.docx  DOC-341937A3.docx  DOC-341937A4.docx  DOC-341937A1.pdf  DOC-341937A2.pdf  DOC-341937A3.pdf  DOC-341937A4.pdf  

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Released: 10/28/2016. CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PETITIONS CONCERNING THE COMMISSION'S RULE ON OPT-OUT NOTICES ON FAX ADVERTISEMENTS. (DA No. 16-1231). (Dkt No 05-338 02-278 ). Comments Due: 11/14/2016. Reply Comments Due: 11/21/2016. CGB . Contact: Rebecca A. Hirselj at (202) 418-7603, email: Rebecca.Hirselj@fcc.gov, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DA-16-1231A1.docx  DA-16-1231A1.pdf  

Report No: SAT-01197 Released: 10/28/2016. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 16-1228) Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DA-16-1228A1.pdf  

Report No: SAT-01196 Released: 10/28/2016. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DOC-341956A1.pdf  

Report No: 48850 Released: 10/28/2016. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-341927A1.pdf  DOC-341927A2.txt  

Report No: 28850 Released: 10/28/2016. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-341926A1.pdf  DOC-341926A2.txt  

Released: 10/28/2016. STREAMLINED RESOLUTION OF REQUESTS RELATED TO ACTIONS BY THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATION COMPANY. (DA No. 16-1232). (Dkt No 96-45 02-6 ). WCB . Contact: James Bachtell at (202) 418-7400, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DA-16-1232A1.docx  DA-16-1232A1.pdf  

Released: 10/28/2016. ADDITIONAL PARTIES SEEKING ACCESS TO INFORMATION FILED IN RESPONSE TO THE BUSINESS DATA SERVICES (SPECIAL ACCESS) PROCEEDING.. (DA No. 16-1224). (Dkt No RM-10593 05-25 ) Objections Due: November 4, 2016. WCB . Contact: Joseph Price at (202) 418-1423, email: Joseph.Price@fcc.gov, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DA-16-1224A1.doc  DA-16-1224A1.pdf  

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FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, MULLIN, TEXAS. The Media Bureau proposed to substitute Channel 277A for vacant 224A at Mullin, Texas. (Dkt No. RM-11776 16-362 ). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 12/19/2016. Reply Comments Due: 01/03/2017. Adopted: 10/27/2016 by NPRM. (DA No. 16-1229). MB   DA-16-1229A1.doc  DA-16-1229A1.pdf  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 27, 2016, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 208:

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FCC CHAIRMAN TOM WHEELER ANNOUNCES STAFF CHANGES. News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov OCHTW   DOC-341940A1.docx  DOC-341940A1.pdf  

FCC ANNOUNCES TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR NOVEMBER OPEN MEETING. News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov OMR   DOC-341948A1.docx  DOC-341948A1.pdf  

FACT SHEET: THE FCC ADOPTS ORDER TO GIVE BROADBAND CONSUMERS. FACT SHEET WCB   DOC-341938A1.docx  DOC-341938A1.pdf  

FCC ANNOUNCES EXCELLENCE IN ECONOMICS, ENGINEERING AWARD WINNERS. News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov OSP WTB OET   DOC-341946A1.docx  DOC-341946A1.pdf  

FACT SHEET: CHAIRMAN WHEELER'S PROPOSALS TO ADVANCE SEAMLESS NATIONWIDE ACCESS TO 4G LTE MOBILE VOICE AND BROADBAND SERVICE. FACT SHEET OCHTW   DOC-341951A1.docx  DOC-341951A1.pdf  

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Released: 10/27/2016. MEDIA BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON HAUPPAUGE'S PETITION FOR WAIVER OF OVER-THE-AIR ANALOG TUNER REQUIREMENTS. (DA No. 16-1225). (Dkt No 16-360 ). Comments Due: 11/10/2016. Reply Comments Due: 11/17/2016. MB . Contact: Brendan Murray at (202) 418-1573, email. Brendan.Murray@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov  DA-16-1225A1.doc  DA-16-1225A1.pdf  

Released: 10/27/2016. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON ROLLING RECERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO LIFELINE MODERNIZATION ORDER. (DA No. 16-1227). (Dkt No 11-42 10-90 09-197 ). WCB . Contact: Christian Hoefly at (202) 418-3607, email: Christian.Hoefly@fcc.gov  DA-16-1227A1.docx  DA-16-1227A1.pdf  

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RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR KDND, SACRAMENTO, CA, DESIGNATED FOR HEARING. Commenced a hearing proceeding to determine whether the license for KDND, Sacramento, CA, should be renewed. (Dkt No. 16-357 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 10/26/2016 by Hearing Designation Order. (FCC No. 16-153). MB   FCC-16-153A1.doc  FCC-16-153A1.pdf  

ORDER AND CONSENT DECREE BETWEEN THE MEDIA BUREAU AND APPLICANTS CONTROLLED BY BRIAN DODGE. The Bureau adopts a Consent Decree to resolve an enforcement proceeding involving Brian Dodge and related applicants. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/26/2016 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 16-1220). MB   DA-16-1220A1.pdf  

APPLICATIONS FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSE OF ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.'S VARIOUS MASSACHUSETTS, WASHINGTON, AND NEW YORK RADIO STATIONS. Dismissed in part and otherwise denied Edward R. Stolz II's two AFRs seeking reconsideration of his November 13, 2014, and April 24, 2015, PFRs dismissed under Sections 1.106(b)(1), (c), and (p)(2) of the FCC's rules. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 10/19/2016 by MO&O. (FCC No. 16-141). MB   FCC-16-141A1.doc  FCC-16-141A1.pdf  

SECTION 257 TRIENNIAL REPORT TO CONGRESS IDENTIFYING AND ELIMINATING MARKET ENTRY BARRIERS FOR ENTREPRENEURS AND OTHER SMALL BUSINESSES. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 10/19/2016 by REPORT. (FCC No. 16-142). OCBO   FCC-16-142A1.docx  FCC-16-142A2.docx  FCC-16-142A3.docx  FCC-16-142A4.docx  FCC-16-142A1.pdf  FCC-16-142A2.pdf  FCC-16-142A3.pdf  FCC-16-142A4.pdf  

JOHN ANDERSON ON REQUEST FOR INSPECTION OF RECORDS. Denied the Application for Review seeking review of a Freedom of Information Act decision by the Commission's Enforcement Bureau. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 10/26/2016 by MO&O. (FCC No. 16-152). OGC   FCC-16-152A1.docx  FCC-16-152A1.pdf  

IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS IN THE 800 MHZ BAND - PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING BY COMUNICACIONES DIGITALES DEL NORTE, S.A. DE C.V. ET AL. Dismissed the Petition. (Dkt No. 02-55 ). Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau and Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: 10/27/2016 by ORDER. (DA No. 16-1223). IB   DA-16-1223A1.docx  DA-16-1223A1.pdf