Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 36 No. 221	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 November 17, 2017

FCC AUTHORIZES NEXT GENERATION TV BROADCAST TRANSMISSION STANDARD. Upgraded Technology Will Foster Competition and Innovation in the Video Marketplace. News Release. (Dkt No 16-142 ). Adopted: 11/16/2017. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov MB   DOC-347803A1.docx  DOC-347803A2.docx  DOC-347803A3.docx  DOC-347803A4.docx  DOC-347803A5.docx  DOC-347803A6.docx  DOC-347803A1.pdf  DOC-347803A2.pdf  DOC-347803A3.pdf  DOC-347803A4.pdf  DOC-347803A5.pdf  DOC-347803A6.pdf  

FCC STREAMLINES RULES TO SPEED TRANSITION TO MODERN BROADBAND NETWORKS. News Release. (Dkt No 17-84 ). Adopted: 11/16/2017. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB   DOC-347790A1.docx  DOC-347790A2.docx  DOC-347790A3.docx  DOC-347790A4.docx  DOC-347790A5.docx  DOC-347790A6.docx  DOC-347790A1.pdf  DOC-347790A2.pdf  DOC-347790A3.pdf  DOC-347790A4.pdf  DOC-347790A5.pdf  DOC-347790A6.pdf  

FCC TAKES MAJOR STEPS TO TRANSFORM LIFELINE PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME AMERICANS. Fresh Look at Lifeline Focuses on Closing Digital Divide, Promoting Broadband-Capable Network Investment, Attacking Waste, Fraud, and Abuse. News Release. (Dkt No 17-287 11-42 09-197 ). Adopted: 11/16/2017. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB   DOC-347792A1.docx  DOC-347792A2.docx  DOC-347792A3.docx  DOC-347792A4.docx  DOC-347792A5.docx  DOC-347792A6.docx  DOC-347792A1.pdf  DOC-347792A2.pdf  DOC-347792A3.pdf  DOC-347792A4.pdf  DOC-347792A5.pdf  DOC-347792A6.pdf  

FCC ADOPTS RULES TO ALLOW PHONE COMPANIES TO PROACTIVELY BLOCK ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS. New Rules Authorize Call Blocking of Certain Types of Numbers That Do Not or Cannot Make Outgoing Calls. News Release. (Dkt No 17-59 ). Adopted: 11/16/2017. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov CGB   DOC-347787A1.docx  DOC-347787A2.docx  DOC-347787A3.docx  DOC-347787A4.docx  DOC-347787A5.docx  DOC-347787A6.docx  DOC-347787A1.pdf  DOC-347787A2.pdf  DOC-347787A3.pdf  DOC-347787A4.pdf  DOC-347787A5.pdf  DOC-347787A6.pdf  

FCC TAKES STEPS TO FACILITATE NEXT GENERATION WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES IN SPECTRUM ABOVE 24 GHZ. News Release. (Dkt No 97-95 14-177 15-256 10-112 ). Adopted: 11/16/2017. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov WTB   DOC-347788A1.docx  DOC-347788A2.docx  DOC-347788A3.docx  DOC-347788A4.docx  DOC-347788A5.docx  DOC-347788A6.docx  DOC-347788A1.pdf  DOC-347788A2.pdf  DOC-347788A3.pdf  DOC-347788A4.pdf  DOC-347788A5.pdf  DOC-347788A6.pdf  

FCC TAKES NEXT STEP IN MEDIA MODERNIZATION EFFORTS, REEXAMINES THE NEED FOR CABLE DATA COLLECTION FORM. News Release. (Dkt No 17-105 17-290 ). Adopted: 11/16/2017. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov MB   DOC-347801A1.docx  DOC-347801A2.docx  DOC-347801A3.docx  DOC-347801A4.docx  DOC-347801A5.docx  DOC-347801A1.pdf  DOC-347801A2.pdf  DOC-347801A3.pdf  DOC-347801A4.pdf  DOC-347801A5.pdf  

FCC STREAMLINES REVIEW PROCESS FOR REPLACEMENT UTILITY POLES TO FACILITATE BUILD OUT OF NEXT GENERATION WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE. News Release. (Dkt No 17-79 ). Adopted: 11/16/2017. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov WTB   DOC-347789A1.docx  DOC-347789A2.docx  DOC-347789A3.docx  DOC-347789A4.docx  DOC-347789A5.docx  DOC-347789A1.pdf  DOC-347789A2.pdf  DOC-347789A3.pdf  DOC-347789A4.pdf  DOC-347789A5.pdf  

FCC MODERNIZES BROADCAST OWNERSHIP RULES AND DECIDES TO ESTABLISH A NEW INCUBATOR PROGRAM TO PROMOTE BROADCAST OWNERSHIP DIVERSITY. News Release. (Dkt No 14-50 04-256 07-294 17-289 09-182 ). Adopted: 11/16/2017. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov MB   DOC-347796A1.docx  DOC-347796A2.docx  DOC-347796A3.docx  DOC-347796A4.docx  DOC-347796A5.docx  DOC-347796A6.docx  DOC-347796A7.docx  DOC-347796A1.pdf  DOC-347796A2.pdf  DOC-347796A3.pdf  DOC-347796A4.pdf  DOC-347796A5.pdf  DOC-347796A6.pdf  DOC-347796A7.pdf  

Released: 11/17/2017. CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON TCPA PETITION FOR CLARIFICATION OR DECLARATORY RULING FROM FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY. (DA No. 17-1121). Comments Due: 12/01/2017. Reply Comments Due: 12/08/2017. CGB . Contact: Kristi Thornton at (202) 418-2467, email: Kristi.Thornton@fcc.gov  DA-17-1121A1.doc  DA-17-1121A1.pdf  

Report No: SAT-01283 Released: 11/17/2017. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 17-1117) Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DA-17-1117A1.pdf  

Report No: SAT-01282 Released: 11/17/2017. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DOC-347815A1.pdf  

Report No: TEL-01877S Released: 11/17/2017. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-347814A1.pdf  

Report No: 49114 Released: 11/17/2017. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-347782A1.pdf  DOC-347782A2.txt  

Report No: 29114 Released: 11/17/2017. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-347781A1.pdf  DOC-347781A2.txt  

Released: 11/17/2017. NOTICE OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 17-1119). (Dkt No 17-257 17-276 ). WCB . Contact: Myrva Charles at (202) 418-1506 or Gregory Kwan at (202) 418-1191  DA-17-1119A1.doc  DA-17-1119A1.pdf  

Released: 11/17/2017. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ACCEPTS 800 MHZ TRANSITION ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION WITH CHANGES PROPOSED BY SPRINT FOR ESTABLISHING A DIVIDING LINE FOR ENHANCED SPECIALIZED MOBILE RADIO (ESMR) SYSTEMS IN CANADA BORDER REGIONS 1 THROUGH 6. (DA No. 17-1120). (Dkt No 02-55 ). PSHSB . Contact: Brian Marenco at (202) 418-0838, email: Brian.Marenco@fcc.gov  DA-17-1120A1.docx  DA-17-1120A1.pdf  

ACCELERATING WIRELESS BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT BY REMOVING BARRIERS TO INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT. FCC adopts a Report and Order eliminating the historic preservation review requirement for replacement utility poles that meet specified criteria and consolidating FCC historic preservation review rules and procedures into a single rule. (Dkt No. 17-79 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 11/16/2017 by R&O. (FCC No. 17-153). WTB   FCC-17-153A1.docx  FCC-17-153A2.docx  FCC-17-153A3.docx  FCC-17-153A4.docx  FCC-17-153A5.docx  FCC-17-153A1.pdf  FCC-17-153A2.pdf  FCC-17-153A3.pdf  FCC-17-153A4.pdf  FCC-17-153A5.pdf  

Released: 11/16/2017. MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF CDBS VERSIONS OF FORMS 323 AND 323-E. (DA No. 17-1116) INFORMATION SESSION FOR NEW LMS FORMS TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 28, 2017. MB . Contact: Jessica L. Campbell at (202) 418-3609, email: form323@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov  DA-17-1116A1.docx  DA-17-1116A1.pdf  

Released: 11/16/2017. FCC RELEASES UPDATED FORM 477 DATA ON FIXED BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2016. (DA No. 17-1115). (Dkt No 11-10 ). WCB . Contact: Ken Lynch at (202) 418-7156, email: Kenneth.Lynch@fcc.gov, Melvin Del Rosario at (202) 418-0615, email: Melvin.DelRosario@fcc.gov or Ben Freeman at (202) 418-0628, email: Ben.Freeman@fcc.gov  DA-17-1115A1.docx  DA-17-1115A1.pdf  

MODERNIZING CABLE DATA COLLECTION. FCC adopts a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that seeks comment on whether to eliminate Form 325, Annual Report of Cable Television Systems, or, in the alternative, on ways to modernize and streamline the form. (Dkt No. 17-105 17-290 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 11/16/2017 by NPRM. (FCC No. 17-157). MB   FCC-17-157A1.docx  FCC-17-157A2.docx  FCC-17-157A3.docx  FCC-17-157A4.docx  FCC-17-157A5.docx  FCC-17-157A1.pdf  FCC-17-157A2.pdf  FCC-17-157A3.pdf  FCC-17-157A4.pdf  FCC-17-157A5.pdf  

COMMUNICATIONS STATUS REPORT FOR AREAS IMPACTED BY HURRICANE MARIA - NOVEMBER 16, 2017. Action by: PSHSB by REPORT. PSHSB   DOC-347810A1.pdf  DOC-347810A2.pdf