Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 36 No. 190	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 October 03, 2017

CHAIRMAN PAI ANNOUNCES PROPOSAL TO ASSIST EFFORTS TO RESTORE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS IN PUERTO RICO AND U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. News Release. News Media Contact: Tina Pelkey at (202) 418-0536, email: Tina.Pelkey@fcc.gov OCHAP   DOC-347017A1.docx  DOC-347017A1.pdf  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL O'RIELLY ON SENATE VOTE ON CHAIRMAN PAI NOMINATION. STMT. News Media Contact: Brooke Ericson at (202) 418-2300, email: Brooke.Ericson@fcc.gov OCMO   DOC-347011A1.docx  DOC-347011A1.pdf  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER JESSICA ROSENWORCEL ON SENATE RECONFIRMATION OF CHAIRMAN PAI. STMT OCJR   DOC-347014A1.docx  DOC-347014A1.pdf  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER BRENDAN CARR ON THE SENATE'S CONFIRMATION OF CHAIRMAN AJIT PAI TO A SECOND TERM. STMT. News Media Contact: Nirali Patel at (202) 418-7830, email: Nirali.Patel@fcc.gov OCBC   DOC-347013A1.docx  DOC-347013A1.pdf  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER BRENDAN CARR ON NEW STAFF APPOINTMENT. STMT. News Media Contact: Jamie Susskind at (202) 418-2293, email: Jamie.Susskind@fcc.gov OCBC   DOC-347020A1.docx  DOC-347020A1.pdf  

Report No: 49083 Released: 10/03/2017. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-346986A1.pdf  DOC-346986A2.txt  

Released: 10/03/2017. MEDIA BUREAU OPENS MB DOCKET NO. 17-264. (DA No. 17-964). (Dkt No 17-264 ) The Media Bureau Opens MB Docket No. 17-264, Amendment of Section 73.624(g) and Section 73.3580 of the Commission's Rules. MB . Contact: Alex Sanjenis at (202) 418-2779. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165  DA-17-964A1.docx  DA-17-964A1.pdf  

Report No: 29083 Released: 10/03/2017. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-346985A1.pdf  DOC-346985A2.txt  

Released: 10/03/2017. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 9/25/2017. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-347003A1.pdf  

Released: 10/03/2017. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 9/26/2017. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-347004A1.pdf  

Released: 10/03/2017. WIRELINE SEEKS COMMENT ON TELAPEX PETITION FOR WAIVER OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES FOR MODIFYING RATE BANDS AND CHARGES AND 2011 BASE PERIOD REVENUE. (DA No. 17-962). (Dkt No 17-252 ). Comments Due: 10/23/2017. Reply Comments Due: 11/07/2017. WCB . Contact: Lynne Engledow at (202) 418-1520, email: Lynne.Engledow@fcc.gov  DA-17-962A1.docx  DA-17-962A1.pdf  

CHAIRMAN PAI CONFIRMED TO SERVE SECOND FCC TERM. STMT OCHAP   DOC-347007A1.docx  DOC-347007A1.pdf  

CHAIRMAN PAI APPOINTS NEW CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER. News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist OSP OCHAP   DOC-347001A1.docx  DOC-347001A1.pdf  

BROADCAST STATION TOTALS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017. News Release. Adopted: 10/02/2017 MB   DOC-346998A1.docx  DOC-346998A1.pdf  

Released: 10/02/2017. SECOND QUARTER 2017 INFLATION ADJUSTMENT FIGURES FOR CABLE OPERATORS USING FCC FORMS 1240 NOW AVAILABLE. (DA No. 17-949) Cable Operators may adjust their rates for inflation. MB . Contact: Kevin Green at (202) 418-2127. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165  DA-17-949A1.doc  DA-17-949A1.pdf  

Released: 10/02/2017. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES 90-DAY DEADLINE FOR GOVERNORS TO ELECT WHETHER TO OPT OUT OF THE FIRSTNET RADIO ACCESS NETWORK. (DA No. 17-956). (Dkt No 16-269 ) FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces Commencement of 90-Day Deadline for Governors to Opt-Out of the FirstNet Radio Access Network. PSHSB . Contact: Roberto Mussenden at (202) 418-1428, email: Roberto.Mussenden@fcc.gov or John Evanoff at (202) 418-0848, email: John.Evanoff@fcc.gov. Action by: PSHSB  DA-17-956A1.docx  DA-17-956A1.pdf  

Released: 10/02/2017. SECURE DATA ENCLAVE FOR ACCESSING HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS DATA SERVICES (SPECIAL ACCESS) DATA TO CLOSE ON DECEMBER 31, 2017. (DA No. 17-959). (Dkt No RM-10593 15-247 05-25 16-143 ). WCB . Contact: Christopher Koves at (202) 418-8209, email: Christopher.Koves@fcc.gov or Joseph Price at (202) 418-1423, email: Joseph.Price@fcc.gov  DA-17-959A1.docx  DA-17-959A1.pdf  

VERIZON VIRGINIA, LLC AND VERIZON SOUTH, INC. V. VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY D/B/A DOMINION VIRGINIA POWER. Granted the Joint Motion. Dismissed the Complaint with prejudice. (Dkt No. 15-190 ). Action by: Acting Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division. Adopted: 10/02/2017 by ORDER. (DA No. 17-958). EB   DA-17-958A1.docx  DA-17-958A1.pdf  

HURRICANE MARIA COMMUNICATIONS STATUS REPORT FOR OCT. 2. Action by: PSHSB by REPORT. PSHSB   DOC-347005A1.pdf  

MODERNIZING THE E-RATE PROGRAM FOR SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES. Discusses the impact of the 2014 E-Rate Order's phasedown in funding voice services for schools and libraries. Finds the applicants who previously received E-rate support only for voice services, most now seek support for additional services. (Dkt No. 13-184 02-6 ). Action by: WCB by REPORT. (DA No. 17-963). WCB   DA-17-963A1.docx  DA-17-963A1.pdf  

RECCO AB. Granted the Waiver Request. (Dkt No. 14-176 ). Action by: Deputy Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 09/29/2017 by ORDER. (DA No. 17-961). WTB   DA-17-961A1.doc  DA-17-961A1.pdf  

ICOM AMERICA INC. Granted the Waiver Request. (Dkt No. 17-122 ). Action by: Deputy Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 09/29/2017 by ORDER. (DA No. 17-960). WTB   DA-17-960A1.doc  DA-17-960A1.pdf  

DAVINA ELENA MENDES, DORCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS. Notice of unlicensed operation issued for FM station operating on frequency 87.7 MHz in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Action by: Regional Director, Region One, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/29/2017 by Notice. EB   DOC-347008A1.docx  DOC-347008A1.pdf