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Federal Communications Commission
445 12th St., SW
Washington, D.C. 20554

Vol. 36 No. 91
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 1-888-835-5322



May 12, 2017


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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CHAIRMAN PAI STATEMENT ON LETTER FROM MUNICIPAL BROADBAND PROVIDERS. STMT. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov OCHAP   DOC-344853A1.docx  DOC-344853A1.pdf  

FCC PROPOSES $144K FINE AGAINST UNLICENSED LOW-POWER TV STATION IN KY. News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov EB OMR   DOC-344844A1.docx  DOC-344844A1.pdf  

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 05/12/2017. COMMISSION ANNOUNCES ENTITIES CERTIFIED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL DEAF-BLIND EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM FOR 13 STATES AND TERRITORIES. (DA No. 17-460). (Dkt No 10-210 ). CGB . Contact: Jackie Ellington at (2020 418-1153, email: Jackie.Ellington@fcc.gov or Rosaline Crawford at (202) 418 2075, email: Rosaline.Crawford@fcc.gov  DA-17-460A1.docx  DA-17-460A1.pdf  

Report No: SAT-01237 Released: 05/12/2017. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 17-452) Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DA-17-452A1.pdf  

Report No: 48984 Released: 05/12/2017. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-344826A1.pdf  DOC-344826A2.txt  

Report No: 28984 Released: 05/12/2017. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-344825A1.pdf  DOC-344825A2.txt  

Released: 05/12/2017. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 5/3/2017. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-344838A1.pdf  

Released: 05/12/2017. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 5/4/2017. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-344839A1.pdf  

Released: 05/12/2017. ERRATUM - INCENTIVE AUCTION TASK FORCE AND MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCE REGIONAL COORDINATORS TO FACILITATE POST-AUCTION TRANSITION FOR BROADCAST STATIONS. (Dkt No 12-268 16-306 ) Issued an Erratum correcting Public Notice, DA 17-376, released April 20, 2017. WTB MB   DOC-344848A1.docx  DOC-344848A1.pdf  

Released: 05/12/2017. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF BROADVIEW NETWORKS HOLDINGS, INC. TO WINDSTREAM HOLDINGS, INC. (DA No. 17-461). (Dkt No 17-110 ) NON-STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 05/26/2017. Reply Comments Due: 06/02/2017. WCB . Contact: Myrva Freeman at (202) 418-1506 or Gregory Kwan at (202) 418-1191  DA-17-461A1.docx  DA-17-461A1.pdf  

Released: 05/12/2017. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF WESTPHALIA TELEPHONE COMPANY AND WESTPHALIA BROADBAND, INC. TO CHAPIN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. (DA No. 17-457). (Dkt No 17-101 ) NON-STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 05/26/2017. Reply Comments Due: 06/02/2017. WCB . Contact: Myrva Freeman at (202) 418-1506 or Gregory Kwan at (202) 418-1191  DA-17-457A1.docx  DA-17-457A1.pdf  

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TEXTS

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VEARL PENNINGTON, MOREHEAD, KENTUCKY AND MICHAEL WILLIAMSON, MOREHEAD KENTUCKY. This NAL proposes the maximum fine against two individuals for running an unlicensed LPTV station for 18 years, even after receiving warnings by Field Agents. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/11/2017 by NAL. (FCC No. 17-54). EB   FCC-17-54A1.docx  FCC-17-54A2.docx  FCC-17-54A1.pdf  FCC-17-54A2.pdf  

MOUNT RUSHMORE BROADCASTING. INC., LICENSEE OF STATION KAWK(FM), CUSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA. Canceled station license and dismissed renewal application for Station KAWK(FM), Custer, SD. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 17-456). MB   DA-17-456A1.docx  DA-17-456A1.pdf  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MAY 11, 2017, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 90:

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SUNSHINE NOTICE

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FCC TO HOLD OPEN COMMISSION MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2017  DOC-344827A1.docx  DOC-344827A1.pdf  

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 05/11/2017. GUIDANCE ON THE FCC'S SUNSHINE PERIOD IN THE RESTORING INTERNET FREEDOM PROCEEDING. (DA No. 17-454). (Dkt No 17-108 ). WCB   DA-17-454A1.docx  DA-17-454A1.pdf  

Released: 05/11/2017. INFRASTRUCTURE DEPLOYMENT CONFERENCE CALL CONSULTATION FOR TRIBAL NATIONS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 25, 2017 AT 1:00 PM EDT. (DA No. 17-455). (Dkt No 17-79 ) The Wireless Telecommunication Bureau and the Office of Native Affairs and Policy will conduct a consultation conference call for Tribal Nations on the Wireless Infrastructure Deployment NPRM/NOI, May 25, 2017, from 1:00-4:00 EDT. WTB . Contact: Daniel Margolis at (202) 418-1377, email: Daniel.Margolis@fcc.gov, Jill Springer at (202) 418-1345, email: Jill.Springer@fcc.gov, Registration: Carolyn Conyers at (202) 418-2002, email: Carolyn.Conyers@fcc.gov  DA-17-455A1.doc  DA-17-455A1.pdf  

Released: 05/11/2017. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES INFRASTRUCTURE DEPLOYMENT WEBINARS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND SMALL BUSINESSES. (DA No. 17-453). (Dkt No 17-79 ) Webinars on the Wireless Infrastructure Deployment NPRM/NOI will be held for state and local governments on May 24, 2017, and for small businesses on May 31, 2017. WTB . Contact: Christian Fiascunari at (202) 418-7402, email: Christian.Fiascunari@fcc.gov, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DA-17-453A1.doc  DA-17-453A1.pdf  

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SPEECHES

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REMARKS OF COMMISSIONER MIGNON L. CLYBURN (AS PREPARED), "HOW MEDIA POLICY CAN ENHANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN", CALIFORNIA WOMEN'S CONFERENCE, LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA. OCMC   DOC-344842A1.docx  DOC-344842A1.pdf  

REMARKS OF FCC COMMISSIONER MICHAEL O'RIELLY BEFORE THE MEDIA INSTITUTE LUNCHEON, WASHINGTON, DC. OCMO   DOC-344835A1.docx  DOC-344835A1.pdf  

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MARITIME COMMUNICATIONS/LAND MOBILE, LLC, DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION. Granted the Renewal and Extension Requests. Action by: Deputy Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 05/11/2017 by ORDER. (DA No. 17-450). WTB   DA-17-450A1.docx  DA-17-450A1.pdf