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

Vol. 36 No. 97
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
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May 22, 2017


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Released: 05/22/2017. COMMISSION ANNOUNCES ENTITIES CERTIFIED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL DEAF-BLIND EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM FOR 12 STATES. (DA No. 17-495). (Dkt No 10-210 ). CGB . Contact: Jackie Ellington at (202) 418-1153, email: Jackie.Ellington@fcc.gov or Rosaline Crawford at (202) 418 2075, email: Rosaline.Crawford@fcc.gov, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DA-17-495A1.docx  DA-17-495A1.pdf  

Report No: 48990 Released: 05/22/2017. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-344961A1.pdf  DOC-344961A2.txt  

Report No: 28990 Released: 05/22/2017. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-344960A1.pdf  DOC-344960A2.txt  

Released: 05/22/2017. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 5/11/2017. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-344967A1.pdf  

Released: 05/22/2017. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 5/12/2017. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-344968A1.pdf  

Released: 05/22/2017. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 5/15/2017. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-344969A1.pdf  

Released: 05/22/2017. NOTICE OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 17-493). (Dkt No 17-98 17-94 ). WCB . Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809  DA-17-493A1.docx  DA-17-493A1.pdf  

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THE STATE OF INDIANA AND SPRINT CORPORATION. Addresses issues in dispute between Indiana and Sprint over costs to be reconciled at the closing of a Frequency Relocation Agreement. (Dkt No. 02-55 ). Action by: Acting Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 05/22/2017 by MO&O. (DA No. 17-494). PSHSB   DA-17-494A1.docx  DA-17-494A1.pdf  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MAY 19, 2017, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 96:

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Released: 05/19/2017. APPLICATIONS FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF THE SUBSIDIARIES OF GENERAL COMMUNICATION, INC. TO GCI LIBERTY, INC. (DA No. 17-492). (Dkt No 17-114 ) PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED, Petitions Due: 06/19/2017, Oppositions to Petitions Due: 07/05/2017. Comments Due: 06/19/2017. Reply Comments Due: 07/05/2017. WCB . Contact: Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809, Sumita Mukhoty at (202) 418-7165, or Clay DeCell at (202) 418-0803  DA-17-492A1.doc  DA-17-492A1.pdf  

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AMENDMENT OF PARTS 2 AND 25 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO FACILITATE THE USE OF EARTH STATIONS IN MOTION COMMUNICATING WITH GSO SPACE STATIONS IN THE FIXED SATELLITE SERVICE. NPRM seeking comment on two broad proposals to facilitate the deployment of Earth Stations in Motion (ESIMs) and reduce the regulatory burdens on ESIMs. (Dkt No. 17-95 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/18/2017 by NPRM. (FCC No. 17-56). IB   FCC-17-56A1.docx  FCC-17-56A2.docx  FCC-17-56A3.docx  FCC-17-56A4.docx  FCC-17-56A1.pdf  FCC-17-56A2.pdf  FCC-17-56A3.pdf  FCC-17-56A4.pdf  

CONNECT AMERICA FUND. The Commission seeks comment on whether to modify the methodology of or eliminate the rate floor and related obligations. The Order freezes the rate floor at $18 for two years or until further Commission action is taken. (Dkt No. 10-90 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/18/2017 by ORDER. (FCC No. 17-61). WCB   FCC-17-61A1.docx  FCC-17-61A2.docx  FCC-17-61A3.docx  FCC-17-61A4.docx  FCC-17-61A1.pdf  FCC-17-61A2.pdf  FCC-17-61A3.pdf  FCC-17-61A4.pdf  

REVIEW OF THE COMMISSION'S PART 95 PERSONAL RADIO SERVICES RULES ET AL. Comprehensive update of the rules that govern personal radio service devices. (Dkt No. RM-10762 10-119 RM-10844 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/18/2017 by R&O. (FCC No. 17-57). WTB   FCC-17-57A1.docx  FCC-17-57A2.docx  FCC-17-57A3.docx  FCC-17-57A4.docx  FCC-17-57A1.pdf  FCC-17-57A2.pdf  FCC-17-57A3.pdf  FCC-17-57A4.pdf  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MAY 18, 2017, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 95:

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SEAN MARSHALL, MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK. Notice of Unlicensed Operation on FM frequency 98.9 MHz in Bronx, New York. Action by: Regional Director, Region One, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/18/2017 by Notice. EB   DOC-344979A1.docx  DOC-344979A1.pdf  

BENJAMIN KLEIN, EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY. Unlicensed FM station operation in East Orange, New Jersey. Action by: Regional Director, Region One, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/18/2017 by Notice. EB   DOC-344975A1.docx  DOC-344975A1.pdf  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MAY 17, 2017, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 94:

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BRADLEY C. PIKE, DALLAS, TX. Notice of Unlicensed Operation causing interference to public safety communications system. Action by: Regional Director, Region Two, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/17/2017 by Notice. EB   DOC-344978A1.docx  DOC-344978A1.pdf  

STEVE MARKS, EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY. Notice of Unlicensed Operation on frequency 94.3 MHz in East Orange, New Jersey. Action by: Regional Director, Region One, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/17/2017 by Notice. EB   DOC-344977A1.docx  DOC-344977A1.pdf  

GEORGE FONTAN, EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY. Notice of Unlicensed Operation on frequency 94.3 MHz in East Orange, New Jersey. Action by: Regional Director, Region One, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/17/2017 by Notice. EB   DOC-344976A1.docx  DOC-344976A1.pdf  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MAY 16, 2017, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 93:

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ANDERSON COMMUNICATIONS, INC., HONOLULU, HAWAII. NOV, issued May 16, 2017, for verified interference complaint. Action by: Regional Director, Region Three, Enforcement Bureau by NOV. EB   DOC-344973A1.docx  DOC-344973A1.pdf  

UTILITY MAPPING SERVICES, INC. (LICENSEE OF RADIO STATION WQFS506, HONOLULU, HAWAII). NOV issued for interference complaint to Utility Mapping Services, Inc. (licensee of Radio Station WQFS506 in Honolulu, Hawaii). Action by: Regional Director, Region Three, Enforcement Bureau by NOV. EB   DOC-344980A1.docx  DOC-344980A1.pdf