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Washington, D.C. 20554

Vol. 36 No. 207
News media information 202 / 418-0500
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October 27, 2017


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 10/27/2017. CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON TCPA PETITION FOR CLARIFICATION OR DECLARATORY RULING FROM CONTEXTMEDIA D/B/A OUTCOME HEALTH. (DA No. 17-1054). (Dkt No 02-278 ). Comments Due: 11/27/2017. Reply Comments Due: 12/12/2017. CGB . Contact: Christina Clearwater at (202) 418-1893, email: Christina.Clearwater@fcc.gov  DA-17-1054A1.doc  DA-17-1054A1.pdf  

Report No: SAT-01279 Released: 10/27/2017. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DOC-347446A1.pdf  

Report No: 49100 Released: 10/27/2017. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-347427A1.pdf  DOC-347427A2.txt  

Report No: 0459 Released: 10/27/2017. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. (Dkt No 17-292 ). MB . Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-347432A1.doc  DOC-347432A1.pdf  

Report No: 29100 Released: 10/27/2017. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-347426A1.pdf  DOC-347426A2.txt  

Released: 10/27/2017. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 10/18/2017. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-347441A1.pdf  

Released: 10/27/2017. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 10/19/2017. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-347442A1.pdf  

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WORD NETWORK OPERATING COMPANY D/B/A THE WORD NETWORK V. COMCAST CORPORATION AND COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC. Dismisses portions of a complaint alleging violations of the non-discrimination condition in the Comcast-NBCU Order and the financial interest prohibition in Section 616(a)(1) of the Act and Section 76.1301(a) of the Commission's rules. (Dkt No. 17-166 ). Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/27/2017 by MO&O. (DA No. 17-1057). MB   DA-17-1057A1.docx  DA-17-1057A1.pdf  

REVIEW OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES GOVERNING THE 896-901/935-940 MHZ BAND. Denied the Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply Comments in this proceeding. (Dkt No. 17-200 ). Action by: Deputy Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 10/26/2017 by ORDER. (DA No. 17-1056). WTB   DA-17-1056A1.doc  DA-17-1056A1.pdf  

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TESTIMONY

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STATEMENT OF FCC COMMISSIONER MICHAEL O'RIELLY BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE, US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, HEARING ON "OVERSIGHT OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION" OCTOBER 25, 2017. October 25, 2017 by Testimony. OCMO   DOC-347464A1.docx  DOC-347464A1.pdf  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 26, 2017, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 206:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC ANNOUNCES TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR NOVEMBER OPEN MEETING. News Release OMR   DOC-347447A1.docx  DOC-347447A1.pdf  

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 10/26/2017. MEDIA BUREAU OPENS MB DOCKET NO. 17-290. (DA No. 17-1050). (Dkt No 17-290 ) The Media Bureau Open MB Docket No. 17-290, FCC Form 325 Data Collection. MB   DA-17-1050A1.docx  DA-17-1050A1.pdf  

Released: 10/26/2017. MEDIA BUREAU OPENS MB DOCKET NO. 17-289. (DA No. 17-1052). (Dkt No 17-289 ) The Media Bureau Open MB Docket No. 17-289, Rules and Policies to Promote New Entry and Ownership Diversity in the Broadcasting Services. MB   DA-17-1052A1.docx  DA-17-1052A1.pdf  

Released: 10/26/2017. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON NTCA PETITION FOR TEMPORARY WAIVER. (DA No. 17-1053). (Dkt No 11-42 10-90 09-197 ). Comments Due: 11/27/2017. Reply Comments Due: 12/12/2017. WCB . Contact: Nathan Eagan at (202) 418-0991, email: Nathan.Eagan@fcc.gov  DA-17-1053A1.docx  DA-17-1053A1.pdf  

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ACCESS TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES BY PERSONS WITH DISABILTIES; AMENDMENT OF COMMISSION'S RULES GOVERNING HEARING AID-COMPATIBLE MOBILE HANDSETS; COMMENT SOUGHT ON 2010 REVIEW OF HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY REGULATIONS. This Report and Order modernizes and improves the ways that Americans with hearing loss can access wireline and wireless communications services. (Dkt No. 10-254 13-46 07-250 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 10/24/2017 by R&O. (FCC No. 17-135). CGB   FCC-17-135A1.pdf  FCC-17-135A2.docx  FCC-17-135A3.doc  FCC-17-135A4.docx  FCC-17-135A5.docx  FCC-17-135A2.pdf  FCC-17-135A3.pdf  FCC-17-135A4.pdf  FCC-17-135A5.pdf  

JEAN TULLIAS, IRVINGTON, NEW JERSEY. Imposes a $3,800 forfeiture on Jean Tullias for violations of Section 301 of the Communications Act. Action by: Regional Director, Region One, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/25/2017 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 17-1046). EB   DA-17-1046A1.docx  DA-17-1046A1.pdf  

HURRICANE MARIA COMMUNICATIONS STATUS REPORT FOR OCT. 26. Action by: PSHSB by REPORT. PSHSB   DOC-347437A1.pdf  DOC-347437A2.pdf  

NATIONWIDE NUMBER PORTABILITY ET AL. FCC Seeks Comment on Moving Toward Nationwide Number Portability. (Dkt No. 17-244 13-97 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 10/24/2017 by NPRM. (FCC No. 17-133). WCB   FCC-17-133A1.docx  FCC-17-133A2.docx  FCC-17-133A3.doc  FCC-17-133A4.docx  FCC-17-133A5.docx  FCC-17-133A1.pdf  FCC-17-133A2.pdf  FCC-17-133A3.pdf  FCC-17-133A4.pdf  FCC-17-133A5.pdf  

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TESTIMONY

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TESTIMONY OF FCC CHAIRMAN AJIT PAI BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE, OVERSIGHT OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. October 25, 2017 by Testimony. OCHAP   DOC-347436A1.docx  DOC-347436A1.pdf  

TESTIMONY OF COMMISSIONER JESSICA ROSENWORCEL BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY & COMMERCE COMMITTEE, UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, OVERSIGHT OF THE FCC. October 25, 2017 by Testimony. OCJR   DOC-347443A1.docx  DOC-347443A1.pdf