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Vol. 35 No. 233
News media information 202 / 418-0500
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December 05, 2016


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Report No: 48874 Released: 12/05/2016. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-342395A1.pdf  DOC-342395A2.txt  

Report No: 28874 Released: 12/05/2016. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-342394A1.pdf  DOC-342394A2.txt  

Released: 12/05/2016. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES REGION 45 (WISCONSIN) PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEES TO HOLD 700 MHZ AND 800 MHZ PLANNING MEETINGS. (DA No. 16-1348). (Dkt No 02-378 92-273 ). PSHSB   DA-16-1348A1.docx  DA-16-1348A1.pdf  

Released: 12/05/2016. APPLICATION OF AT&T MOBILITY SPECTRUM LLC AND RAINBOW TELECOMMUNCIATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC., FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGN A PARTITIONED LOWER 700 MHZ C BLOCK LICENSE. (DA No. 16-1346). (Dkt No 16-111 99-200 ) NUMBERING RESOURCE UTILIZATION AND FORECAST REPORTS AND LOCAL NUMBER PORTABILITY REPORTS TO BE PLACED INTO THE RECORD, SUBJECT TO PROTECTIVE ORDER. WTB . Contact: Kathy Harris at (202) 418-0609 or Kate Matraves at (202) 391-6272  DA-16-1346A1.docx  DA-16-1346A1.pdf  

Released: 12/05/2016. AT&T MOBILITY SPECTRUM LLC AND RAINBOW TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC., SEEK FCC CONSENT TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF A PARTITIONED LOWER 700 MHZ C BLOCK LICENSE IN KANSAS. (DA No. 16-1343). (Dkt No 16-111 ) PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED; Petition to Deny Due: 12/27/2016, Oppositions Due: 01/03/2016. Reply Comments Due: 01/10/2017. WTB . Contact: Kathy Harris at (202) 418-0609 or Kate Matraves at (202) 391-6272  DA-16-1343A1.docx  DA-16-1343A1.pdf  

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DANIEL DELISE, ASTORIA, NEW YORK. Imposed a penalty of $23,000 against Daniel Delise for operating an unlicensed amateur radio station and falsely transmitting an officer-in-distress call. Action by: Regional Director, Region One, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/05/2016 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 16-1338). EB   DA-16-1338A1.docx  DA-16-1338A1.pdf  

JOINT COMMUNICATIONS TASK FORCE. Denied the waiver request. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 12/05/2016 by ORDER. (DA No. 16-1331). PSHSB   DA-16-1331A1.doc  DA-16-1331A1.pdf  

APPLICATION OF AT&T MOBILITY SPECTRUM LLC AND RAINBOW TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC. Adopted procedures to limit access to proprietary or confidential information that may be filed in this proceeding, and more strictly limit access to certain particularly competitively sensitive information. (Dkt No. 16-111 ). Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 12/05/2016 by Protective Order. (DA No. 16-1344). WTB   DA-16-1344A1.docx  DA-16-1344A1.pdf  

APPLICATION OF AT&T MOBILITY SPECTRUM LLC AND RAINBOW TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC. AT&T- Rainbow Transaction NRUF/LNP Protective Order. (Dkt No. 16-111 ). Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 12/05/2016 by Protective Order. (DA No. 16-1345). WTB   DA-16-1345A1.docx  DA-16-1345A1.pdf  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED DECEMBER 2, 2016, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 232:

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STATEMENT OF FCC COMMISSIONER AJIT PAI ON THE FCC'S CONTINUED RUSH TOWARDS MIDNIGHT REGULATION. STMT. News Media Contact: Matthew Berry at (202) 418-2005, email: Matthew.Berry@fcc.gov OCAP   DOC-342402A1.docx  DOC-342402A1.pdf  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL O'RIELLY ON FCC'S ZERO-RATING INVESTIGATION. STMT. News Media Contact: Robin Colwell at (202) 418-2300, email: Robin.Colwell@fcc.gov OCMO   DOC-342406A1.docx  DOC-342406A1.pdf  

FCC PROPOSES FINE FOR UNLAWFUL OVERCHARGING OF UNIVERSAL SERVICE FEES. The FCC announces that it plans to fine NECC $392,930 for charging excessive USF fees to international long distance customers, failing to obtain prior FCC approval for substantial transfers of control, and failing to pay regulatory fees. News Release EB   DOC-342361A1.docx  DOC-342361A1.pdf  

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Released: 12/02/2016. APPLICATIONS FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF EARTHLINK HOLDINGS CORP. TO WINDSTREAM HOLDINGS, INC. (DA No. 16-1341). (Dkt No 16-393 ) PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 12/16/2016. Reply Comments Due: 12/23/2016. WCB . Contact: Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809, International Bureau: David Krech at (202) 418-7443 or Sumita Mukhoty at (202) 418-7165  DA-16-1341A1.docx  DA-16-1341A1.pdf  

Released: 12/02/2016. COMMENTS INVITED ON SECTION 214 APPLICATION(S) TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC DOMINANT CARRIER TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 16-1342). (Dkt No 16-384 ). Comments Due: 01/03/2017. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov  DA-16-1342A1.docx  DA-16-1342A1.pdf  

Report No: Comp. Pol. File Nos. Released: 12/02/2016. COMMENTS INVITED ON SECTION 214 APPLICATION(S) TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC NON-DOMINANT CARRIER TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 16-1340). (Dkt No 16-381 16-380 ). Comments Due: 12/19/2016. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DA-16-1340A1.docx  DA-16-1340A1.pdf  

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IN THE MATTER OF NECC TELECOM, INC. Notified NECC of its Apparent Liability for Forfeiture of $392,930 for charging excessive USF fees to international long distance customers, failing to obtain prior FCC approval for substantial transfers of control, and failing to pay regulatory fees. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 12/02/2016 by NAL. (FCC No. 16-164). EB   FCC-16-164A1.pdf  

INVESTIGATION OF CERTAIN TARIFF REVISIONS FILED BY PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY AND SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY. Terminated the investigation of tariff revisions filed by Pacific Bell Telephone Company and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Transmittal Nos. 539 and 3428, respectively. (Dkt No. 15-247 ). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 12/02/2016 by ORDER. (DA No. 16-1339). WCB   DA-16-1339A1.docx  DA-16-1339A1.pdf