fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 38 No. 479
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 1-888-835-5322



December 5, 2019


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT CHAIRMAN PAI'S PROPOSAL TO PROMOTE INNOVATION IN THE 5.9 GHZ BAND. Diverse Array of Government Officials, Think Tanks, Consumer Groups, and Industry Support Unlicensed and C-V2X in 5.9 GHz Band. by News Release. News Media Contact: Tina Pelkey at (202) 418.0536, email: Tina.Pelkey@fcc.gov. OMR OCHAP. DOC-361178A1.docx DOC-361178A1.pdf DOC-361178A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: PN-3-191205-01. Released: 2019-12-05. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-361175A1.pdf DOC-361175A1.txt DOC-361175A2.txt

Report No: 3135. Released: 2019-12-05. PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION IN PROCEEDING. (Dkt No 18-120). CGB. DOC-361181A1.docx DOC-361181A1.pdf DOC-361181A1.txt

Report No: 29627. Released: 2019-12-05. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-361162A1.pdf DOC-361162A1.txt

Released: 2019-12-05. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES JANUARY 6, 2020, EFFECTIVE DATE OF NEW RULES IMPLEMENTING KARI'S LAW AND SECTION 506 OF RAY BAUM'S ACT. (DA No. 19-1236). (Dkt No 18-261 17-239 11-117). PSHSB announces effective date of new rules implementing Kari's Law and Section 506 of RAY BAUM'S Act. PSHSB. Contact: John Evanoff at (202) 418-0848, email: John.Evanoff@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen at (202) 418-1182, email: Rochelle.Cohen@fcc.gov. DA-19-1236A1.docx DA-19-1236A1.pdf DA-19-1236A1.txt

Report No: 49627. Released: 2019-12-05. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-361161A1.pdf DOC-361161A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-191205-01. Released: 2019-12-05. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-361174A1.pdf DOC-361174A1.txt DOC-361174A2.txt

Report No: PN-1-191205-01. Released: 2019-12-05. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-361173A1.pdf DOC-361173A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3005. Released: 2019-12-05. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC D/B/A AT&T FLORIDA. (Dkt No 19-368). WCB. Contact: Rodney McDonald at (202) 418-7513, email: Rodney.McDonald@fcc.gov or Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-361170A1.docx DOC-361170A1.pdf DOC-361170A1.txt

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TEXTS

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CAROLINA RADIO GROUP, INC., APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO COVER W225DF, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA. Media Bureau issues proposed forfeiture to Carolina Radio Group, Inc., in the amount of $2,000 for failure to notify FCC of change to W225DF's primary station and failure to submit technical need showing. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-04 by MO&O. (DA No. 19-1235). MB. DA-19-1235A1.docx DA-19-1235A1.pdf DA-19-1235A1.txt

UNIVISION HOLDINGS, INC. AND GRUPO TELEVISA S.A.B., PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING. This declaratory ruling permits aggregate foreign equity and voting interest in Univision to exceed 25% and to increase up to and including 70%. (Dkt No 09-132). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-05 by Declaratory Ruling. (DA No. 19-1228). MB. DA-19-1228A1.docx DA-19-1228A1.pdf DA-19-1228A1.txt

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TESTIMONY

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CHAIRMAN AJIT PAI, HEARING ON \"ACCOUNTABILITY AND OVERSIGHT OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION\" BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE. by Testimony. OMR OCHAP. DOC-361182A1.docx DOC-361182A1.pdf DOC-361182A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED DECEMBER 4, 2019, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 478:

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CHAIRMAN PAI ANNOUNCES PLAN TO LAUNCH $9 BILLION 5G FUND FOR RURAL AMERICA. 5G Fund Would Replace Mobility Fund Phase II and Focus on Bringing the Most Advanced Wireless Services to Rural Areas . by News Release. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov. OMR WCB WTB OET OEA EB. DOC-361168A1.docx DOC-361168A1.pdf DOC-361168A1.txt

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ERRATUM - CONNECT AMERICA FUND. Issued an Erratum correcting FCC 19-104 released October 31, 2019. (Dkt No 10-90). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. by ERRATUM. OMD WCB. DOC-361167A1.docx DOC-361167A1.pdf DOC-361167A1.txt

PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING HUMAN EXPOSURE TO RADIOFREQUENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS; REASSESSMENT OF FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIOFREQUENCY EXPOSURE LIMITS AND POLICIES. The Commission has accordingly promulgated rules that set limits for RF exposure and, through the years, has created a framework to ensure compliance with these limits. (Dkt No 19-226). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2019-11-27 by R&O. (FCC No. 19-126). OET. FCC-19-126A1.docx FCC-19-126A1.pdf

RURAL BROADBAND AUCTIONS TASK FORCE RELEASES MOBILITY FUND PHASE II COVERAGE MAPS INVESTIGATION STAFF REPORT. Staff report explaining the results of the investigation into the MF-II coverage maps submitted by various providers and providing recommendations. (Dkt No 19-367 19-195). Action by: Rural Broadband Auctions Task Force. by REPORT. OEA EB OET WTB WCB. DOC-361165A1.pdf