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

Vol. 38 No. 485
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 1-888-835-5322



December 13, 2019


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Released: 2019-12-13. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 12/3/2019. OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300. DOC-361352A1.pdf DOC-361352A1.txt

Released: 2019-12-13. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 12/2/2019. OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300. DOC-361351A1.pdf DOC-361351A1.txt

Report No: 29633. Released: 2019-12-13. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-361331A1.pdf DOC-361331A1.txt

Released: 2019-12-13. CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU SEEKS TO REFRESH THE RECORD ON TRUTH-IN-BILLING RULES. (DA No. 19-1271). (Dkt No 98-170 04-36). Refresh the record on possible ways to modernize and strengthen the Commission's Truth-In-Billing rules. CGB. Contact: Erica McMahon at (202) 418-0346, email: Erica.McMahon@fcc.gov. DA-19-1271A1.docx DA-19-1271A1.pdf DA-19-1271A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-191213-01. Released: 2019-12-13. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-361361A1.pdf DOC-361361A1.txt DOC-361361A2.txt

Report No: PN-3-191213-01. Released: 2019-12-13. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-361362A1.pdf DOC-361362A1.txt DOC-361362A2.txt

Report No: SAT-01432. Released: 2019-12-13. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-361359A1.pdf

Report No: SAT-01433. Released: 2019-12-13. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. Space Station Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-361369A1.pdf DOC-361369A1.txt

Report No: 49633. Released: 2019-12-13. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-361330A1.pdf DOC-361330A1.txt

Report No: PN-1-191213-01. Released: 2019-12-13. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-361360A1.pdf DOC-361360A1.txt DOC-361360A2.txt

Report No: 0486. Released: 2019-12-13. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. (Dkt No 19-381). MB. DOC-361343A1.doc DOC-361343A1.pdf DOC-361343A1.txt

Released: 2019-12-13. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 12/4/2019. OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300. DOC-361353A1.pdf DOC-361353A1.txt

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ERRATUM - CONNECT AMERICA FUND. Issued an Erratum correcting Order, DA 19-1165, released November 12, 2019. (Dkt No 10-90). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau . by ERRATUM. OMD WCB. DOC-361370A1.docx DOC-361370A1.pdf DOC-361370A1.txt

TELPLEX TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Resolved the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-12 by ORDER. (DA No. 19-1267). CGB. DA-19-1267A1.docx DA-19-1267A1.pdf DA-19-1267A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF KENNETH MOSER DBA MARKETING SUPPORT SYSTEMS. Notifying Kenneth Moser that he violated the law by making unauthorized and disruptive prerecorded voice message calls without the required identification information and to wireless phone numbers without an emergency purpose or consent. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-13 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 19-1250). EB. DA-19-1250A1.pdf

IN THE MATTER OF KENNETH MOSER DBA MARKETING SUPPORT SYSTEMS. Proposing a nearly $10 million fine of San Diego-area telemarketer for over 47,000 spoofed robocalls made over 2-day period leading up to a California State election. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2019-12-12 by NAL. (FCC No. 19-135). EB. FCC-19-135A1.pdf FCC-19-135A2.docx FCC-19-135A2.pdf FCC-19-135A2.txt FCC-19-135A3.docx FCC-19-135A3.pdf FCC-19-135A3.txt FCC-19-135A4.docx FCC-19-135A4.pdf FCC-19-135A4.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED DECEMBER 12, 2019, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 484:

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FCC PROPOSES $151,005 FINE AGAINST UNLICENSED RADIO BROADCASTER IN BOSTON. Station Operator Ignored Repeated Warnings from FCC Field Agents. News Release. Adopted: 2019-12-12. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR EB. DOC-361347A1.docx DOC-361347A1.pdf DOC-361347A1.txt DOC-361347A2.docx DOC-361347A2.pdf DOC-361347A2.txt DOC-361347A3.docx DOC-361347A3.pdf DOC-361347A3.txt DOC-361347A4.docx DOC-361347A4.pdf DOC-361347A4.txt

FCC CLARIFIES VOIP SYMMETRY RULE. Ruling Will Promote Local Network Investment and IP Transition, Help Resolve Wasteful Litigation. News Release. (Dkt No 10-90 01-92). Adopted: 2019-12-12. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-361341A1.docx DOC-361341A1.pdf DOC-361341A1.txt DOC-361341A2.docx DOC-361341A2.pdf DOC-361341A2.txt DOC-361341A3.docx DOC-361341A3.pdf DOC-361341A3.txt DOC-361341A4.docx DOC-361341A4.pdf DOC-361341A4.txt DOC-361341A5.docx DOC-361341A5.pdf DOC-361341A5.txt

FCC SEEKS TO FACILITATE SHARED USE IN THE 3.1-3.55 GHZ BAND. .. News Release. (Dkt No 19-348). Adopted: 2019-12-12. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov. OMR WTB. DOC-361340A1.docx DOC-361340A1.pdf DOC-361340A1.txt DOC-361340A2.docx DOC-361340A2.pdf DOC-361340A2.txt DOC-361340A3.docx DOC-361340A3.pdf DOC-361340A3.txt DOC-361340A4.docx DOC-361340A4.pdf DOC-361340A4.txt DOC-361340A5.docx DOC-361340A5.pdf DOC-361340A5.txt DOC-361340A6.docx DOC-361340A6.pdf DOC-361340A6.txt

FCC PROPOSES A NEARLY $10 MILLION FINE FOR SPOOFED ROBOCALLS DURING CALIFORNIA STATE ELECTION. San Diego-Area Telemarketer Apparently Spoofed Competitor's Phone Number to Spread False Allegation Against State Assembly Candidate. News Release. Adopted: 2019-12-12. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR EB. DOC-361348A1.docx DOC-361348A1.pdf DOC-361348A1.txt DOC-361348A2.doc DOC-361348A2.pdf DOC-361348A2.txt DOC-361348A3.docx DOC-361348A3.pdf DOC-361348A3.txt DOC-361348A4.docx DOC-361348A4.pdf DOC-361348A4.txt

FCC PROPOSES FINE OF OVER $450,000 AGAINST BOSTON-AREA PIRATE RADIO OPERATOR. Highest Proposed FCC Fine Ever for Unlicensed Broadcasting. News Release. Adopted: 2019-12-12. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR EB. DOC-361345A1.docx DOC-361345A1.pdf DOC-361345A1.txt DOC-361345A2.docx DOC-361345A2.pdf DOC-361345A2.txt DOC-361345A3.docx DOC-361345A3.pdf DOC-361345A3.txt DOC-361345A4.docx DOC-361345A4.pdf DOC-361345A4.txt

FCC PROPOSES DESIGNATING 988 AS NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION & MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINE NUMBER. Agency Begins Formal Rulemaking, Seeks Comment on Proposal. News Release. (Dkt No 18-336). Adopted: 2019-12-12. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-361337A1.docx DOC-361337A1.pdf DOC-361337A1.txt DOC-361337A2.docx DOC-361337A2.pdf DOC-361337A2.txt DOC-361337A3.docx DOC-361337A3.pdf DOC-361337A3.txt DOC-361337A4.docx DOC-361337A4.pdf DOC-361337A4.txt DOC-361337A5.docx DOC-361337A5.pdf DOC-361337A5.txt

FCC PROPOSES TO UPDATE CABLE SERVICE CHANGE NOTIFICATION RULES AND REDUCE CONSUMER CONFUSION. .. News Release. (Dkt No 19-347 17-105 10-71). Adopted: 2019-12-12. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov. OMR MB. DOC-361344A1.docx DOC-361344A1.pdf DOC-361344A1.txt DOC-361344A2.docx DOC-361344A2.pdf DOC-361344A2.txt DOC-361344A3.docx DOC-361344A3.pdf DOC-361344A3.txt DOC-361344A4.docx DOC-361344A4.pdf DOC-361344A4.txt DOC-361344A5.docx DOC-361344A5.pdf DOC-361344A5.txt DOC-361344A6.docx DOC-361344A6.pdf DOC-361344A6.txt

FCC SEEKS TO PROMOTE INNOVATION IN THE 5.9 GHZ BAND. .. News Release. (Dkt No 19-138). Adopted: 2019-12-12. News Media Contact: Neil Grace at (202) 418-0506, email: Neil.Grace@fcc.gov. OMR OET. DOC-361339A1.docx DOC-361339A1.pdf DOC-361339A1.txt DOC-361339A2.docx DOC-361339A2.pdf DOC-361339A2.txt DOC-361339A3.docx DOC-361339A3.pdf DOC-361339A3.txt DOC-361339A4.docx DOC-361339A4.pdf DOC-361339A4.txt DOC-361339A5.docx DOC-361339A5.pdf DOC-361339A5.txt DOC-361339A6.docx DOC-361339A6.pdf DOC-361339A6.txt

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Released: 2019-12-12. BIENNIAL REVIEW FOR THE ALASKA PLAN WIRELINE CARRIERS. (DA No. 19-1263). (Dkt No 10-90 16-271). WCB. Contact: Jesse Jachman, jesse.jachman@fcc.gov. DA-19-1263A1.docx DA-19-1263A1.pdf DA-19-1263A1.txt

Released: 2019-12-12. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU APPROVES ASTAC'S AND GCI'S REVISED PERFORMANCE PLANS PURSUANT TO THE ALASKA PLAN ORDER. (DA No. 19-1264). (Dkt No 16-271). Approves revised performance plans filed by ASTAC and GCI pursuant to the Alaska Plan. WTB. Contact: Matthew Warner at (202) 418-2419, email: Matthew.Warner@fcc.gov. DA-19-1264A1.docx DA-19-1264A1.pdf DA-19-1264A1.txt

Released: 2019-12-12. PROPOSED FIRST QUARTER 2020 UNIVERSAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTION FACTOR. (DA No. 19-1266). (Dkt No 96-45). In this Public Notice, the Office of Managing Director announces that the proposed universal service contribution factor for the first quarter of 2020 will be 0.212 or 21.2 percent. OMD. Contact: Kim Yee at (202) 418-0805, TTY: (888) 835-5322. DA-19-1266A1.doc DA-19-1266A1.pdf DA-19-1266A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3007. Released: 2019-12-12. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC D/B/A AT&T TENNESSEE. (Dkt No 19-380). 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-361350A1.docx DOC-361350A1.pdf DOC-361350A1.txt

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CABLE SERVICE CHANGE NOTIFICATIONS; MODERNIZATION OF MEDIA REGULATION INITIATIVE; AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES RELATED TO RETRANSMISSION CONSENT. Commission seeks comment on modernizing requirements for notices cable operators must provide to consumers and local franchise authorities. (Dkt No 19-347 17-105 10-71). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2019-12-12 by NPRM. (FCC No. 19-132). MB. FCC-19-132A1.docx FCC-19-132A1.pdf FCC-19-132A1.txt FCC-19-132A2.docx FCC-19-132A2.pdf FCC-19-132A2.txt FCC-19-132A3.docx FCC-19-132A3.pdf FCC-19-132A3.txt FCC-19-132A4.docx FCC-19-132A4.pdf FCC-19-132A4.txt FCC-19-132A5.docx FCC-19-132A5.pdf FCC-19-132A5.txt FCC-19-132A6.docx FCC-19-132A6.pdf FCC-19-132A6.txt