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Federal Communications Commission
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Washington, D.C. 20554

Vol. 36 No. 187
News media information 202 / 418-0500
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September 28, 2017


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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CHAIRMAN PAI URGES APPLE TO ACTIVATE FM CHIPS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SAFETY. News Release. News Media Contact: Tina Pelkey at (202) 418-0536, email: Tina.Pelkey@fcc.gov OCHAP   DOC-346949A1.docx  DOC-346949A1.pdf  

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 09/28/2017. REMINDER REGARDING OBLIGATIONS TO MAKE TELEVISED EMERGENCY INFORMATION ACCESSIBLE TO VIEWERS WITH DISABILITIES. (DA No. 17-943). CGB . Contact: Will Schell at (202) 418-0767, email: Will.Schell@fcc.gov  DA-17-943A1.docx  DA-17-943A1.pdf  

Report No: TEL-01868 Released: 09/28/2017. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 17-942). IB . Contact: (202) 418-1480  DA-17-942A1.pdf  

Report No: 49080 Released: 09/28/2017. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-346925A1.pdf  DOC-346925A2.txt  

Report No: 29080 Released: 09/28/2017. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-346924A1.pdf  DOC-346924A2.txt  

Released: 09/28/2017. SETTLEMENT PERIOD ANNOUNCED FOR CROSS-SERVICE FM TRANSLATOR MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE APPLICATIONS FOR AUCTION 99. (DA No. 17-935) Identifies mutually exclusive proposals for new FM translators submitted in Auction 99 filing window and announces a limited period until November 29 for settlements and technical solutions. MB WTB . Contact: Rob Gates, Larry Hannif-Ali, Jim Bradshaw or Lisa Scanlan at (202) 418-2700, Auctions and Spectrum Division: Lynne Milne at (202) 418-0660, Auctions Hotline: (717) 338-2868  DA-17-935A1.docx  DA-17-935A2.xlsx  DA-17-935A1.pdf  DA-17-935A2.pdf  

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AMENDMENT OF PARTS 0, 1, 2, 15 AND 18 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING AUTHORIZATION OF RADIOFREQUENCY EQUIPMENT. OET extends through Dec. 30, 2017 waivers of the Commission's rules that were previously granted. Our action continues a suspension of information collection requirements associated with FCC Form 740 and the importation of RF Devices. (Dkt No. 15-170 ). Action by: Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology. Adopted: 09/28/2017 by ORDER. (DA No. 17-945). OET   DA-17-945A1.docx  DA-17-945A1.pdf  

COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO AND UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS. FCC's PSHSB Waives Rules to Facilitate Interoperable Public Safety Communications in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands in Support of Hurricane Response and Recovery. Action by: Acting Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 09/28/2017 by ORDER. (DA No. 17-944). PSHSB   DA-17-944A1.docx  DA-17-944A1.pdf  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED SEPTEMBER 27, 2017, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 186:

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ABC FULFILLMENT SERVICES LLC D/B/A HOBBYKING USA LLC AND HOBBYKING.COM; AND INDUBITABLY, INC. D/B/A HOBBYKING CORP., HOBBYKING USA LLC, HOBBYKING, AND HOBBYKING.COM. Issued a Citation and Order to HobbyKing for failure to respond fully to an FCC Letter of Inquiry. Action by: Chief, Spectrum Enforcement Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/27/2017 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 17-936). EB   DA-17-936A1.doc  DA-17-936A1.pdf  

UPDATE TO PARTS 2 AND 25 CONCERNING NON-GEOSTATIONARY, FIXED-SATELLITE SERVICE SYSTEMS AND RELATED MATTERS. The Commission acts to remove regulatory obstacles for companies proposing to provide these services via large, ambitious, non-geostationary-satellite orbit (NGSO), fixed-satellite service (FSS) satellite systems. (Dkt No. 16-408 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/26/2017 by R&O/NPRM. (FCC No. 17-122). IB   FCC-17-122A1.doc  FCC-17-122A2.docx  FCC-17-122A3.docx  FCC-17-122A4.docx  FCC-17-122A5.docx  FCC-17-122A1.pdf  FCC-17-122A2.pdf  FCC-17-122A3.pdf  FCC-17-122A4.pdf  FCC-17-122A5.pdf  

HURRICANE MARIA COMMUNICATIONS STATUS REPORT FOR SEPT. 27. Action by: PSHSB. Adopted: 09/27/2017 by REPORT. PSHSB   DOC-346943A1.pdf  

IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 6002(B) OF THE OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1993, ANNUAL REPORT AND ANALYSIS OF COMPETITIVE MARKET CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO MOBILE WIRELESS, INCLUDING COMMERCIAL MOBILE SERVICES. FCC fulfills its obligation, pursuant to Section 332(c)(1)(C) of the Communications Act, to report annually to Congress on the state of competition in mobile wireless services. (Dkt No. 17-69 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/26/2017 by REPORT. (FCC No. 17-126). WTB   FCC-17-126A1.pdf  FCC-17-126A2.docx  FCC-17-126A3.doc  FCC-17-126A4.docx  FCC-17-126A5.docx  FCC-17-126A6.docx  FCC-17-126A2.pdf  FCC-17-126A3.pdf  FCC-17-126A4.pdf  FCC-17-126A5.pdf  FCC-17-126A6.pdf