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Vol. 38 No. 443
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October 11, 2019


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Report No: SAT-01420. Released: 2019-10-11. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. Space Station Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-360178A1.pdf DOC-360178A1.txt

Report No: REPORT NO. PN-1-191011-01. Released: 2019-10-11. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-360181A1.pdf DOC-360181A1.txt DOC-360181A2.txt

Report No: REPORT NO. PN-2-191011-01. Released: 2019-10-11. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-360182A1.pdf DOC-360182A1.txt DOC-360182A2.txt

Report No: 29591. Released: 2019-10-11. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-360162A1.pdf DOC-360162A1.txt

Report No: TEL-01984S . Released: 2019-10-11. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. DOC-360177A1.pdf DOC-360177A1.txt

Report No: 0484. Released: 2019-10-11. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. (Dkt No 19-295). MB. Contact: (202) 418-7200. DOC-360166A1.doc DOC-360166A1.pdf DOC-360166A1.txt

Report No: REPORT NO. PN-3-191011-01. Released: 2019-10-11. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-360183A1.pdf DOC-360183A1.txt

Released: 2019-10-11. MEDIA BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON JOINT PETITION FOR RULEMAKING OF AMERICA'S PUBLIC TELEVISION STATIONS AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS SEEKING TO AMEND SECTION 73.626 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES RELATING TO DISTRIBUTED TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS. (DA No. 19-1036). Comments Due: 2019-11-12. Reply Comments Due: 2019-11-27. MB. Contact: Evan Baranoff at (202) 418-7142, email: Evan.Baranoff@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov. DA-19-1036A1.docx DA-19-1036A1.pdf DA-19-1036A1.txt

Released: 2019-10-11. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 10/2/2019. OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300. DOC-360169A1.pdf DOC-360169A1.txt

Released: 2019-10-11. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 10/4/2019. OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300. DOC-360172A1.pdf DOC-360172A1.txt

Report No: SAT-01421. Released: 2019-10-11. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 19-1034). Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DA-19-1034A1.pdf DA-19-1034A1.txt

Released: 2019-10-11. AUCTION 106 FREEZE ANNOUNCED FOR CERTAIN FM APPLICATIONS AND RULEMAKING FILINGS. (DA No. 19-1035). The Media Bureau Announces a Freeze, effective immediately, on the following Filings (collectively, Filings). MB. Contact: James Bradshaw or Rudy Bonacci at (202) 418-2700. Action by: the Commission. DA-19-1035A1.doc DA-19-1035A1.pdf DA-19-1035A1.txt

Report No: 49591. Released: 2019-10-11. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-360161A1.pdf DOC-360161A1.txt

Report No: 631. Released: 2019-10-11. MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. MB. DOC-360186A1.docx DOC-360186A1.pdf DOC-360186A1.txt

Report No: TEL-01985NS . Released: 2019-10-11. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS/PETITIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. DOC-360180A1.pdf DOC-360180A1.txt

Released: 2019-10-11. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 10/3/2019. OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300. DOC-360170A1.pdf DOC-360170A1.txt

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IN THE MATTER OF HANSON COMMUNICATIONS. EB proposes a $6,000 monetary forfeiture against Hanson Communications, Inc. for defaulting on its bid in the Connect America Fund Phase II auction. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-10-11 by NAL. (DA No. 19-948). EB. DA-19-948A1.doc DA-19-948A1.pdf DA-19-948A1.txt

LEADING MEDIA GROUP AND GRUPO MULTIMEDIOS PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING UNDER SECTION 310(B)(4) OF THE COMMUNICATION ACT GRANTED. Petition for Declaratory Ruling and connected assignment applications granted. (Dkt No 19-167). Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2019-10-11 by Declaratory Ruling. (DA No. 19-1033). MB. DA-19-1033A1.docx DA-19-1033A1.pdf DA-19-1033A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF TOTAL HIGHSPEED, LLC. EB proposes a $30,000 monetary forfeiture against Total Highspeed, LLC for defaulting on its bid in the Connect America Fund Phase II auction. Action by: The Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-10-11 by NAL. (DA No. 19-955). EB. DA-19-955A1.doc DA-19-955A1.pdf DA-19-955A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF NE COLORADO CELLULAR, INC. EB proposes a $4,383 monetary forfeiture against NE Colorado Cellular Inc., for defaulting on its bid in the Connect America Fund Phase II auction. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-10-11 by NAL. (DA No. 19-952). EB. DA-19-952A1.doc DA-19-952A1.pdf DA-19-952A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF CROCKER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. EB proposes a $6,000 monetary forfeiture against Crocker Communications, Inc., for defaulting on its bid in the Connect America Fund Phase II auction. Action by: The Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-10-11 by NAL. (DA No. 19-958). EB. DA-19-958A1.doc DA-19-958A1.pdf DA-19-958A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF MGW NETWORKS, LLC. EB proposes a $6,000 monetary forfeiture against MGW Networks, LLC, for defaulting on its bid in the Connect America Fund Phase II auction. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-10-11 by NAL. (DA No. 19-951). EB. DA-19-951A1.doc DA-19-951A1.pdf DA-19-951A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF FIDELITY COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. EB proposes a $3,641 monetary forfeiture against Fidelity Communications Company for defaulting on its bid in the Connect America Fund Phase II auction. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-10-11 by NAL. (DA No. 19-947). EB. DA-19-947A1.doc DA-19-947A1.pdf DA-19-947A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF LTD BROADBAND, LLC. EB proposes a $3,563 monetary forfeiture against LTD Broadband, LLC for defaulting on its bid in the Connect America Fund Phase II auction. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-10-11 by NAL. (DA No. 19-950). EB. DA-19-950A1.doc DA-19-950A1.pdf DA-19-950A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF WORKABLE PROGRAMS & SYSTEMS, INC. EB proposes a $16,200 monetary forfeiture against Workable Programs & Systems, Inc., for defaulting on its bid in the Connect America Fund Phase II auction. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-10-11 by NAL. (DA No. 19-957). EB. DA-19-957A1.doc DA-19-957A1.pdf DA-19-957A1.txt

ERRATUM - THE UNIENDO A PUERTO RICO FUND AND THE CONNECT USVI FUND; CONNECT AMERICA FUND; AND ETC ANNUAL REPORTS AND CERTIFICATIONS. Issued an Erratum correcting FCC 19-95, released September 30, 2019. (Dkt No 18-143 10-90 14-58). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. by ERRATUM. OMD WCB. DOC-360191A1.docx DOC-360191A1.pdf DOC-360191A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF PINE CELLULAR PHONES, INC. EB proposes a $16,750 monetary forfeiture against Pine Cellular Phones, Inc., for partially defaulting on its bid in the Connect America Fund Phase II auction. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-10-11 by NAL. (DA No. 19-953). EB. DA-19-953A1.doc DA-19-953A1.pdf DA-19-953A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF FARMERS MUTUAL TELEPHONE COMPANY. EB proposes a $3,000 monetary forfeiture against Farmers Mutual Telephone Company for partially defaulting on its bid in the Connect America Fund Phase II auction. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-10-11 by NAL. (DA No. 19-946). EB. DA-19-946A1.docx DA-19-946A1.pdf DA-19-946A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF TOWNES WIRELESS, INC. EB proposes a $9,504 monetary forfeiture against Townes Wireless, Inc., for defaulting on its bid in the Connect America Fund Phase II auction. Action by: The Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-10-11 by NAL. (DA No. 19-956). EB. DA-19-956A1.doc DA-19-956A1.pdf DA-19-956A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF JOHNSON TELEPHONE COMPANY. EB proposes a $3,000 monetary forfeiture against Johnson Telephone Company for defaulting on its bid in the Connect America Fund Phase II auction. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-10-11 by NAL. (DA No. 19-949). EB. DA-19-949A1.doc DA-19-949A1.pdf DA-19-949A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF SYNCWAVE, LLC. EB proposes a $1,242 monetary forfeiture against SyncWave, LLC for defaulting on its bid in the Connect America Fund Phase II auction. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-10-11 by NAL. (DA No. 19-954). EB. DA-19-954A1.doc DA-19-954A1.pdf DA-19-954A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 10, 2019, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 442:

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Released: 2019-10-10. NOTICE OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED. (DA No. 19-1031). (Dkt No 19-239). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Greg Kwan at (202) 418-1191. DA-19-1031A1.docx DA-19-1031A1.pdf DA-19-1031A1.txt

Released: 2019-10-10. AUCTION OF FM BROADCAST CONSTRUCTION PERMITS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 28, 2020; COMMENT SOUGHT ON COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR AUCTION 106. (DA No. 19-1027). (Dkt No 19-290). Announces auction of FM broadcast construction permits and seeks comment on auction procedures. Comments Due: 2019-11-06. Reply Comments Due: 2019-11-20. OEA MB. DA-19-1027A1.docx DA-19-1027A1.pdf DA-19-1027A1.txt DA-19-1027A2.xlsx DA-19-1027A2.pdf

Released: 2019-10-10. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS GRANTED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ASSETS BY COMBINED PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS, LLC. (DA No. 19-1032). (Dkt No 18-309 19-182 19-221). WCB. Contact: Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809. DA-19-1032A1.docx DA-19-1032A1.pdf DA-19-1032A1.txt