fcclogoDaily Digest

Federal Communications Commission
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Washington, D.C. 20554

Vol. 36 No. 205
News media information 202 / 418-0500
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October 25, 2017


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE OCTOBER 24, 2017, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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FCC ELIMINATES MAIN STUDIO RULE. Action Will Further Reduce Regulatory Burdens and Costs for Broadcasters. News Release. (Dkt No 17-106 ). Adopted: 10/24/2017. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov MB   DOC-347382A1.docx  DOC-347382A2.docx  DOC-347382A3.docx  DOC-347382A4.docx  DOC-347382A5.docx  DOC-347382A6.docx  DOC-347382A1.pdf  DOC-347382A2.pdf  DOC-347382A3.pdf  DOC-347382A4.pdf  DOC-347382A5.pdf  DOC-347382A6.pdf  

FCC STREAMLINES INTERNATIONAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. News Release. (Dkt No 17-55 16-31 ). Adopted: 10/24/2017. News Media Contact: Neil Grace at (202) 418-0506, email: Neil.Grace@fcc.gov IB   DOC-347381A1.docx  DOC-347381A2.docx  DOC-347381A3.doc  DOC-347381A4.docx  DOC-347381A5.docx  DOC-347381A1.pdf  DOC-347381A2.pdf  DOC-347381A3.pdf  DOC-347381A4.pdf  DOC-347381A5.pdf  

FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON PROMOTING INVESTMENT IN THE 3.5 GHZ BAND. News Release. (Dkt No 17-258 ). Adopted: 10/24/2017. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov WTB   DOC-347378A1.docx  DOC-347378A2.docx  DOC-347378A3.doc  DOC-347378A4.docx  DOC-347378A5.docx  DOC-347378A6.docx  DOC-347378A1.pdf  DOC-347378A2.pdf  DOC-347378A3.pdf  DOC-347378A4.pdf  DOC-347378A5.pdf  DOC-347378A6.pdf  

FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON MOVING TOWARD NATIONWIDE NUMBER PORTABILITY. Expansion Could Benefit Consumers And Improve Network Efficiency. News Release. (Dkt No 17-244 13-97 ). Adopted: 10/24/2017. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB   DOC-347372A1.docx  DOC-347372A2.docx  DOC-347372A3.doc  DOC-347372A4.docx  DOC-347372A5.docx  DOC-347372A1.pdf  DOC-347372A2.pdf  DOC-347372A3.pdf  DOC-347372A4.pdf  DOC-347372A5.pdf  

FCC APPROVES NEW RULES TO AID IN TRACKING THREATENING PHONE CALLS. Rules Allow Law Enforcement Timely Access to Blocked Caller ID Information Critical to Investigations --. News Release. (Dkt No 91-281 ). Adopted: 10/24/2017. News Media Contact: Mike Snyder at (202) 418-0997, email: Michael.Snyder@fcc.gov CGB   DOC-347371A1.docx  DOC-347371A2.docx  DOC-347371A3.docx  DOC-347371A4.docx  DOC-347371A5.docx  DOC-347371A1.pdf  DOC-347371A2.pdf  DOC-347371A3.pdf  DOC-347371A4.pdf  DOC-347371A5.pdf  

FCC PROPOSES TO UPDATE REPORTING AND NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR BROADCASTERS. News Release. (Dkt No 17-264 17-205 05-06 ). Adopted: 10/24/2017. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov MB   DOC-347383A1.docx  DOC-347383A2.docx  DOC-347383A3.docx  DOC-347383A4.docx  DOC-347383A5.docx  DOC-347383A1.pdf  DOC-347383A2.pdf  DOC-347383A3.pdf  DOC-347383A4.pdf  DOC-347383A5.pdf  

FCC ADOPTS RULES TO IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY OF WIRELESS & WIRELINE PHONES BY PEOPLE WITH HEARING LOSS. News Release. (Dkt No 10-254 13-46 07-250 ). Adopted: 10/24/2017. News Media Contact: Mike Snyder at (202) 418-0997, email: Michael.Snyder@fcc.gov CGB   DOC-347380A1.docx  DOC-347380A2.docx  DOC-347380A3.doc  DOC-347380A4.docx  DOC-347380A5.docx  DOC-347380A1.pdf  DOC-347380A2.pdf  DOC-347380A3.pdf  DOC-347380A4.pdf  DOC-347380A5.pdf  

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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CHAIRMAN PAI STATEMENT ON EMERGENCY E-RATE ORDER TO ASSIST SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES RECOVERING FROM HURRICANE DAMAGE. STMT. News Media Contact: Tina Pelkey at (202) 418-0536, email: Tina.Pelkey@fcc.gov OCHAP   DOC-347419A1.docx  DOC-347419A1.pdf  

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Report No: SES-02002 Released: 10/25/2017. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES re: Satellite Radio Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DOC-347408A1.pdf  

Report No: SES-02003 Released: 10/25/2017. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION re: Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DOC-347409A1.pdf  

Report No: 49098 Released: 10/25/2017. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-347368A1.pdf  DOC-347368A2.txt  

Report No: 29098 Released: 10/25/2017. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-347367A1.pdf  DOC-347367A2.txt  

Report No: 12680 Released: 10/25/2017. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB   DOC-347386A1.pdf  

Report No: 12681 Released: 10/25/2017. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. PSHSB   DOC-347387A1.pdf  

Report No: 12676 Released: 10/25/2017. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB   DOC-347376A1.pdf  

Report No: 12678 Released: 10/25/2017. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-347384A1.pdf  

Report No: CWS-18-03 Released: 10/25/2017. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION, ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIONS. WTB   DOC-347410A1.doc  DOC-347410A1.pdf  

Report No: 12677 Released: 10/25/2017. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. PSHSB   DOC-347377A1.pdf  

Report No: 12679 Released: 10/25/2017. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB   DOC-347385A1.pdf  

Report No: 12674 Released: 10/25/2017. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-347374A1.pdf  

Report No: 12675 Released: 10/25/2017. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB   DOC-347375A1.pdf  

Report No: 12684 Released: 10/25/2017. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB   DOC-347389A1.pdf  

Report No: 12682 Released: 10/25/2017. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB   DOC-347388A1.pdf  

Report No: 12687 Released: 10/25/2017. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. PSHSB   DOC-347391A1.pdf  

Report No: 12683 Released: 10/25/2017. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. PSHSB   DOC-347390A1.pdf  

Report No: 12689 Released: 10/25/2017. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASE NOTIFICATIONS, DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY ANNUAL REPORTS ACTION. PSHSB   DOC-347415A1.pdf  

Report No: 12685 Released: 10/25/2017. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, AND DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-347414A1.pdf  

Report No: 12688 Released: 10/25/2017. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASE NOTIFICATIONS, DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY ANNUAL REPORTS ACTION. WTB   DOC-347416A1.pdf  

Report No: 12686 Released: 10/25/2017. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, AND DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB   DOC-347413A1.pdf  

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SUN RADIO FOUNDATION. Dismissed and denied a Petition for Reconsideration filed by Texas Public Radio, licensee of station KCTI(AM), Gonzalez, TX, seeking recession of the call sign assigned to station KCTI-FM, Gonzalez, TX, licensed to Sun Radio Foundation. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/25/2017 by MO&O. (DA No. 17-1045). MB   DA-17-1045A1.docx  DA-17-1045A1.pdf  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 24, 2017, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 204:

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Released: 10/24/2017. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU REMINDS LOCAL NUMBER PORTABILITY NPAC USERS OF THE OCTOBER 31, 2017 REGISTRATION DEADLINE. (DA No. 17-1041). (Dkt No 09-109 07-149 95-116 ). WCB . Contact: Marilyn Jones at (202) 418-2357, email: Marilyn.Jones@fcc.gov or Michelle Sclater at (202) 418-0388, email: Michelle.Sclater@fcc.gov  DA-17-1041A1.doc  DA-17-1041A1.pdf  

Released: 10/24/2017. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON JOINT PETITION OF CENTURYLINK QC AND NUNN TELEPHONE COMPANY TO WAIVE THE DEFINITION OF "STUDY AREA" CONTAINED IN PART 36 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. (DA No. 17-1042). (Dkt No 96-45 ). Comments Due: 11/23/2017. Reply Comments Due: 12/08/2017. WCB . Contact: Abdel Eqab at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484 or 1-888-835-5322  DA-17-1042A1.docx  DA-17-1042A1.pdf  

Released: 10/24/2017. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON JOINT PETITION OF CHEYENNE RIVER SIOUX TRIBE TELEPHONE AUTHORITY AND CENTURYLINK QC TO WAIVE THE DEFINITION OF "STUDY AREA" CONTAINED IN PART 36 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. (DA No. 17-1043). (Dkt No 96-45 ). Comments Due: 11/23/2017. Reply Comments Due: 12/08/2017. WCB . Contact: Abdel Eqab at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DA-17-1043A1.docx  DA-17-1043A1.pdf  

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TELECIRCUIT NETWORK CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/24/2017 by ORDER. (DA No. 17-1044). CGB   DA-17-1044A1.doc  DA-17-1044A1.pdf  

SECTION 43.62 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. PROVIDERS OF INTERNATIONAL SERVICES. FCC Streamlines International Reporting Requirements. (Dkt No. 16-131 17-55 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 10/24/2017 by R&O. (FCC No. 17-136). IB   FCC-17-136A1.docx  FCC-17-136A2.docx  FCC-17-136A3.doc  FCC-17-136A4.docx  FCC-17-136A5.docx  FCC-17-136A1.pdf  FCC-17-136A2.pdf  FCC-17-136A3.pdf  FCC-17-136A4.pdf  FCC-17-136A5.pdf  

ELIMINATION OF MAIN STUDIO RULE. The Commission adopts an Order eliminating the rule that requires each AM, FM, and television broadcast station to maintain a main studio located in or near its community of license. (Dkt No. 17-106 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 10/24/2017 by R&O. (FCC No. 17-137). MB   FCC-17-137A1.docx  FCC-17-137A2.docx  FCC-17-137A3.docx  FCC-17-137A4.docx  FCC-17-137A5.docx  FCC-17-137A6.docx  FCC-17-137A1.pdf  FCC-17-137A2.pdf  FCC-17-137A3.pdf  FCC-17-137A4.pdf  FCC-17-137A5.pdf  FCC-17-137A6.pdf  

AMENDMENT OF SECTION 73.624(G) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING SUBMISSION OF FORM 2100, SCHEDULE G, USED TO REPORT TV STATIONS' ANCILLARY OR SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES, NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING. The FCC issues a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to relieve certain television broadcasters of a reporting obligation relating to ancillary or supplementary services and to update rules requiring public notice of broadcast applications. (Dkt No. 17-105 17-264 05-6 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 10/24/2017 by NPRM. (FCC No. 17-138). MB   FCC-17-138A1.docx  FCC-17-138A2.docx  FCC-17-138A3.docx  FCC-17-138A4.docx  FCC-17-138A5.docx  FCC-17-138A1.pdf  FCC-17-138A2.pdf  FCC-17-138A3.pdf  FCC-17-138A4.pdf  FCC-17-138A5.pdf  

HURRICANE MARIA COMMUNICATIONS STATUS REPORT FOR OCT. 24. Action by: PSHSB by REPORT. PSHSB   DOC-347396A1.pdf  DOC-347396A2.pdf  

PROMOTING INVESTMENT IN THE 3550-3700 MHZ BAND. NPRM seeking comment on limited changes to the 3.5 GHz Band rules and Order dismissing proposals to modify the 3.5 GHz band plan and technical rules and the operations of commercial weather radar operations in an adjacent band. (Dkt No. 17-258 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 10/24/2017 by NPRM. (FCC No. 17-134). OET WTB   FCC-17-134A1.docx  FCC-17-134A2.docx  FCC-17-134A3.doc  FCC-17-134A4.docx  FCC-17-134A5.docx  FCC-17-134A6.docx  FCC-17-134A1.pdf  FCC-17-134A2.pdf  FCC-17-134A3.pdf  FCC-17-134A4.pdf  FCC-17-134A5.pdf  FCC-17-134A6.pdf