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Vol. 35 No. 251
News media information 202 / 418-0500
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December 30, 2016


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Released: 12/30/2016. COMMISSION ANNOUNCES ENTITY SELECTED FOR CERTIFICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL DEAF-BLIND EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM FOR OHIO. (DA No. 16-1462). CGB   DA-16-1462A1.docx  DA-16-1462A1.pdf  

Report No: TEL-01831S Released: 12/30/2016. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING Accepted for Filing Streamlined Public Notice. IB . Contact: Adrienne Downs  DOC-342833A1.pdf  

Report No: TEL-01830NS Released: 12/30/2016. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS/PETITIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING Accepted for Filing Non-Streamlined Public Notice. IB   DOC-342832A1.pdf  

Report No: 48892 Released: 12/30/2016. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-342824A1.pdf  DOC-342824A2.txt  

Report No: 28892 Released: 12/30/2016. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-342823A1.pdf  DOC-342823A2.txt  

Report No: PGL16-5 Released: 12/30/2016. LOW POWER/TELEVISION TRANSLATORS: PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION PERMITS. MB . Action by: Deputy Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau  DOC-342831A1.doc  DOC-342831A1.pdf  

Released: 12/30/2016. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 12/22/2016. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-342829A1.pdf  

Released: 12/30/2016. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 12/23/2016. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-342830A1.pdf  

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PENTECOSTAL TEMPLE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. Failure to meet antenna structure regulations following multiple warnings, in addition to failure to timely file Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) with the FAA regarding tower deficiencies. Action by: EB Field Region I Director. Adopted: 12/29/2016 by NAL. (DA No. 16-1459). EB . Contact Daniel Meyerson  DA-16-1459A1.docx  DA-16-1459A1.pdf  

AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1.80(B) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES; ADJUSTMENT OF CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES TO REFLECT INFLATION. In accordance with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 this Order amends Section 1.80(b) of the Commission's rules (the Rules) to adjust the forfeiture penalties for inflation. Action by: Bureau. Adopted: 12/30/2016 by ORDER. (DA No. 16-1453). EB   DA-16-1453A1.docx  DA-16-1453A1.pdf  

1998 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW - REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS SETTLEMENT IN THE MARITIME MOBILE AND MARITIME MOBILE-SATELLITE RADIO SERVICES AND WITHDRAWAL OF THE COMMISSION AS AN ACCOUNTING AUTHORITY. The Commission proposes to cease operating as an accounting authority for settling accounts for maritime mobile and maritime mobile-satellite radio services. (Dkt No. 98-96 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 12/22/2016 by FNPRM. (FCC No. 16-179). IB . Contact Dana Shaffer  FCC-16-179A1.docx  FCC-16-179A1.pdf  

COMMONWEALTH OF VIGINIA. In this Order, and on our own motion, we authorize Virginia to relocate existing 700 MHz narrowband operations to state-licensed channels and grant a conditional waiver of the requirement to coordinate operations on these channels with Kentucky. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 12/29/2016 by ORDER. (DA No. 16-1460). PSHSB   DA-16-1460A1.docx  DA-16-1460A1.pdf  

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF A DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR BY HARRISBURG CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT MECHANISM. WCB denies Harrisburg City School District's request for review of a USAC decision seeking repayment from Harrisburg of funding disbursed under the E-rate program for services never delivered. (Dkt No. 02-6 ). Action by: Chief, TAPD. Adopted: 12/30/2016 by ORDER. (DA No. 16-1464). WCB   DA-16-1464A1.docx  DA-16-1464A1.pdf  

REQUESTS FOR REVIEW AND/OR WAIVER OF DECISIONS OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR BY SWEETWATER CITY SCHOOLS ET AL.; SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT MECHANISM. WCB grants Sweetwater City School's requests for review and/or waiver of USAC decisions on FY2013-15 E-rate funding requests. (Dkt No. 02-6 ). Action by: Chief, TAPD. Adopted: 12/30/2016 by ORDER. (DA No. 16-1465). WCB   DA-16-1465A1.docx  DA-16-1465A1.pdf  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED DECEMBER 29, 2016, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 250:

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Released: 12/29/2016. CHAIRMAN WHEELER ANNOUNCES INTERGOVERNMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS. (DA No. 16-1461). CGB   DA-16-1461A1.doc  DA-16-1461A1.pdf  

Released: 12/29/2016. STREAMLINED RESOLUTION OF REQUESTS RELATED TO ACTIONS BY THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATION COMPANY. (DA No. 16-1448). (Dkt No 96-45 06-122 02-6 ). WCB . Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau  DA-16-1448A1.doc  DA-16-1448A1.pdf  

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BIRCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Consent Decree resolves investigation into placement of unauthorized charges on customers' telephone bills, unauthorized carrier changes, and deceptive marketing. Action by: By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/29/2016 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 16-1458). EB . Contact Michael Scurato  DA-16-1458A1.pdf