fcclogoDaily Digest

Federal Communications Commission
445 12th St., SW
Washington, D.C. 20554

Vol. 37 No. 110
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 1-888-835-5322



June 8, 2018


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 2018-06-08. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 6/1/2018. OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300. DOC-351401A1.pdf DOC-351401A1.txt

Released: 2018-06-08. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-351379A1.pdf DOC-351379A1.txt

Report No: SAT-01322 . Released: 2018-06-08. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-351420A1.pdf DOC-351420A1.txt

Report No: 29253. Released: 2018-06-08. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-351380A1.pdf DOC-351380A1.txt

Report No: SES-01321. Released: 2018-06-08. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. Space Station Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-351419A1.pdf DOC-351419A1.txt

Released: 2018-06-08. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 5/31/2018. OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300. DOC-351400A1.pdf DOC-351400A1.txt

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IVAN ANGELES, PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY. The Enforcement Bureau dismisses a petition for reconsideration and affirms a $15,000 monetary forfeiture against Ivan Angeles for operating a pirate radio station in Passaic, New Jersey. Action by: Deputy Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2018-06-07 by MO&O. (DA No. 18-594). EB. DA-18-594A1.docx DA-18-594A1.pdf DA-18-594A1.txt

CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL MEDIA ACTION; COMMON FREQUENCY, INC.; PROMETHEUS RADIO PROJECT. Dismissed and, in the alternative, denied the Informal Objection. by LETTER. (DA No. 18-597). MB. DA-18-597A1.docx DA-18-597A1.pdf DA-18-597A1.txt

LEASED COMMERCIAL ACCESS. The Commission adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that tentatively concludes that the Commission should vacate its 2008 Leased Access Order, and invites comment on ways to modernize the existing leased access rules.. (Dkt No 07-42 17-105). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2018-06-07 by FNPRM. (FCC No. 18-80). MB. FCC-18-80A1.docx FCC-18-80A1.pdf FCC-18-80A1.txt FCC-18-80A2.docx FCC-18-80A2.pdf FCC-18-80A2.txt FCC-18-80A3.docx FCC-18-80A3.pdf FCC-18-80A3.txt FCC-18-80A4.docx FCC-18-80A4.pdf FCC-18-80A4.txt FCC-18-80A5.docx FCC-18-80A5.pdf FCC-18-80A5.txt

PETITION OF NTCA—THE RURAL BROADBAND ASSOCIATION AND THE UNITED STATES TELECOM ASSOCIATION FOR FORBEARANCE PURSUANT TO 47 U.S.C. § 160(C) FROM APPLICATION OF CONTRIBUTION OBLIGATIONS ON BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES. Order granting forbearance from applying Universal Service Fund contribution requirements to rural carriers' broadband Internet access transmission services.. (Dkt No 17-206). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2018-06-07 by ORDER. (FCC No. 18-75). WCB. FCC-18-75A1.docx FCC-18-75A1.pdf FCC-18-75A1.txt FCC-18-75A2.docx FCC-18-75A2.pdf FCC-18-75A2.txt FCC-18-75A3.docx FCC-18-75A3.pdf FCC-18-75A3.txt FCC-18-75A4.docx FCC-18-75A4.pdf FCC-18-75A4.txt FCC-18-75A5.docx FCC-18-75A5.pdf FCC-18-75A5.txt

GLH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.; REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF THE INSTALLMENT PAYMENT RULES AND REINSTATEMENT OF LICENSES. Denies the petition of GLH Communications, Inc. for reconsideration of the Commission's decision regarding requests for waiver of section 1.2110 of the Commision's installment payment rules. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2018-06-08 by Order on Reconsideration. (FCC No. 18-81). WTB. FCC-18-81A1.doc FCC-18-81A1.pdf FCC-18-81A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JUNE 7, 2018, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 109:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC TAKES ADDITIONAL STEPS TO ELIMINATE NEEDLESS BARRIERS TO NEXT-GENERATION NETWORKS AND SERVICES\r\n\r\n. .. News Release. (Dkt No 17-84). Adopted: 2018-06-07. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-351389A1.docx DOC-351389A1.pdf DOC-351389A1.txt DOC-351389A2.docx DOC-351389A2.pdf DOC-351389A2.txt DOC-351389A3.docx DOC-351389A3.pdf DOC-351389A3.txt DOC-351389A4.docx DOC-351389A4.pdf DOC-351389A4.txt DOC-351389A5.docx DOC-351389A5.pdf DOC-351389A5.txt

FCC PROPOSES TO MODERNIZE LEASED ACCESS RULES\r\n\r\n. Seeks Comment on Ways to Update Regulations for Today's Media Marketplace. News Release. (Dkt No 07-42 17-105). Adopted: 2018-06-07. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov. OMR MB. DOC-351396A1.docx DOC-351396A1.pdf DOC-351396A1.txt DOC-351396A2.docx DOC-351396A2.pdf DOC-351396A2.txt DOC-351396A3.docx DOC-351396A3.pdf DOC-351396A3.txt DOC-351396A4.docx DOC-351396A4.pdf DOC-351396A4.txt DOC-351396A5.docx DOC-351396A5.pdf DOC-351396A5.txt

FCC TAKES NEXT STEPS TO MAKE HIGH-BAND SPECTRUM FRONTIERS AVAILABLE FOR 5G\r\n\r\n. .. News Release. (Dkt No 14-177 10-112). Adopted: 2018-06-07. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email:\r\nCecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov\r\n. OMR WTB. DOC-351388A1.docx DOC-351388A1.pdf DOC-351388A1.txt DOC-351388A2.docx DOC-351388A2.pdf DOC-351388A2.txt DOC-351388A3.docx DOC-351388A3.pdf DOC-351388A3.txt DOC-351388A4.docx DOC-351388A4.pdf DOC-351388A4.txt DOC-351388A5.docx DOC-351388A5.pdf DOC-351388A5.txt

FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON REFORMS TO INTERCARRIER COMPENSATION SYSTEM FOR CALLS TO TOLL FREE NUMBERS REFORMS DESIGNED TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY, FAIRNESS, AND CURB ABUSE \r\n\r\n. .. News Release. (Dkt No 18-156). Adopted: 2018-06-07. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-351391A1.docx DOC-351391A1.pdf DOC-351391A1.txt DOC-351391A2.docx DOC-351391A2.pdf DOC-351391A2.txt DOC-351391A3.docx DOC-351391A3.pdf DOC-351391A3.txt DOC-351391A4.docx DOC-351391A4.pdf DOC-351391A4.txt

FCC ADOPTS NEW CONSUMER PROTECTIONS AGAINST 'SLAMMING' AND 'CRAMMING'. Commission Moves to Stop Unauthorized Switches of Consumers' Chosen Telephone Company and Unauthorized Charges on Their Phone Bills . News Release. (Dkt No 17-169). Adopted: 2018-06-07. News Media Contact: Mike Snyder at (202) 418-0997, email: Michael.Snyder@fcc.gov. OMR CGB. DOC-351393A1.docx DOC-351393A1.pdf DOC-351393A1.txt DOC-351393A2.docx DOC-351393A2.pdf DOC-351393A2.txt DOC-351393A3.docx DOC-351393A3.pdf DOC-351393A3.txt DOC-351393A4.docx DOC-351393A4.pdf DOC-351393A4.txt DOC-351393A5.docx DOC-351393A5.pdf DOC-351393A5.txt

FCC VOTES TO STRENGTHEN AND SUSTAIN IP CAPTIONED TELEPHONE SERVICE FOR AMERICANS WITH HEARING LOSS. Agency Moves to Modernize IP CTS, Reform Compensation and Funding, and Reduce Unnecessary Use . News Release. (Dkt No 13-24 03-123). Adopted: 2018-06-07. News Media Contact: Mike Snyder at (202) 418-0997, email: Michael.Snyder@fcc.gov. OMR CGB. DOC-351394A1.docx DOC-351394A1.pdf DOC-351394A1.txt DOC-351394A2.docx DOC-351394A2.pdf DOC-351394A2.txt DOC-351394A3.docx DOC-351394A3.pdf DOC-351394A3.txt DOC-351394A4.docx DOC-351394A4.pdf DOC-351394A4.txt DOC-351394A5.docx DOC-351394A5.pdf DOC-351394A5.txt

FCC ACTS TO LOWER RURAL BROADBAND PRICES PROVIDES RELIEF FROM RULE UNFAIRLY DRIVING UP COST OF SERVICE FOR SUBSET OF RURAL PROVIDERS AND THEIR CUSTOMERS\r\n\r\n\r\n. .. News Release. (Dkt No 17-206). Adopted: 2018-06-07. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-351390A1.docx DOC-351390A1.pdf DOC-351390A1.txt DOC-351390A2.docx DOC-351390A2.pdf DOC-351390A2.txt DOC-351390A3.docx DOC-351390A3.pdf DOC-351390A3.txt DOC-351390A4.docx DOC-351390A4.pdf DOC-351390A4.txt DOC-351390A5.docx DOC-351390A5.pdf DOC-351390A5.txt

FCC TAKES STEPS TO PREVENT FRAUD IN TOLL FREE TEXTING ACTION WOULD PROTECT VALUABLE TOOL FOR CONSUMERS, BUSINESSES\r\n. .. News Release. (Dkt No 18-28 95-155). Adopted: 2018-06-07. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-351392A1.docx DOC-351392A1.pdf DOC-351392A1.txt DOC-351392A2.docx DOC-351392A2.pdf DOC-351392A2.txt DOC-351392A3.docx DOC-351392A3.pdf DOC-351392A3.txt

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Released: 2018-06-07. MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCES NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT OF PART 74 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING FM TRANSLATOR INTERFERENCE PUBLISHED IN FEDERAL REGISTER. (DA No. 18-586). FM Translator Interference NPRM published in Federal Register June 6, 2018 . Comments Due: 2018-07-06. Reply Comments Due: 2018-08-06. MB. Contact: Albert Schuldiner at (202) 418-2721 or Christine Goepp at (202) 418-7834. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165. DA-18-586A1.docx DA-18-586A1.pdf DA-18-586A1.txt

Released: 2018-06-07. COMMENTS INVITED ON SECTION 214 APPLICATION(S) TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC DOMINANT CARRIER TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 18-595). (Dkt No 18-176). Comments Due: 2018-07-09. WCB. DA-18-595A1.docx DA-18-595A1.pdf DA-18-595A1.txt DA-18-595A2.docx DA-18-595A2.pdf DA-18-595A2.txt

Released: 2018-06-07. MEDIA BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON TOP-FOUR SHOWING IN, AND EXTENDS PETITION TO DENY DATE FOR, APPLICATION TO ASSIGN STATIONS FROM RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC. TO GRAY TELEVISION LICENSEE, LLC. (DA No. 18-596). Petition to Deny Date: July 9, 2018. MB. Contact: David Brown at (202) 418-1645, Chris Robbins at (202) 418-0685, or Darren Fernandez at (202) 418-2769. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165 . DA-18-596A1.docx DA-18-596A1.pdf DA-18-596A1.txt

Released: 2018-06-07. AUCTION OF FM TRANSLATOR CONSTRUCTION PERMITS; 27 BIDDERS QUALIFIED TO PARTICIPATE IN AUCTION 83. (DA No. 18-588). (Dkt No 17-351). Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Media Bureau announce the qualified bidders for Auction 83. WTB MB. DA-18-588A1.docx DA-18-588A1.pdf DA-18-588A1.txt DA-18-588A2.pdf DA-18-588A2.txt DA-18-588A3.pdf DA-18-588A3.txt DA-18-588A4.pdf DA-18-588A4.txt DA-18-588A5.pdf DA-18-588A5.txt