fcclogoDaily Digest

Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street NE
Washington, DC 20554

Vol. 43 No. 12
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
ASL Video Call: 1-844-432-2275



January 18, 2024


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Released: 2024-01-18. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-399882A1.pdf DOC-399882A1.txt

Released: 2024-01-18. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 1-17-24. OMD. Contact: Kenneth Hill, 202-418-7521. DOC-399885A1.pdf DOC-399885A1.txt

Released: 2024-01-18. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES REGION 6 (NORTHERN CALIFORNIA) TO HOLD 700 MHZ AND 800 MHZ REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETINGS. (DA No. 24-56). (Dkt No 23-237 02-378). PSHSB. DA-24-56A1.docx DA-24-56A1.pdf DA-24-56A1.txt

Released: 2024-01-18. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-399884A1.pdf DOC-399884A1.txt

Released: 2024-01-18. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-399883A1.pdf DOC-399883A1.txt

Released: 2024-01-18. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ANNOUNCES THAT A RULE ADOPTED IN THE 2022 ICS ORDER REQUIRING CERTAIN TRS OBLIGATIONS IS NOW EFFECTIVE. (DA No. 24-57). (Dkt No 23-62 12-375). WCB. DA-24-57A1.docx DA-24-57A1.pdf DA-24-57A1.txt

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COMMUNITY SERVICE BROADCASTERS, INC., CONSENT DECREE. The Media Bureau enters into a Consent Decree with Community Service Broadcasters, Inc.. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Medea Bureau. Adopted: 2024-01-18 by Consent Decree. (DA No. 24-9). MB. DA-24-9A1.pdf DA-24-9A1.txt

PROTECTING AGAINST NATIONAL SECURITY THREATS TO THE COMMUNICATIONS SUPPLY CHAIN THROUGH FCC PROGRAMS. WCB denies NE Colorado Cellular Inc. dba Viaero Wireless's request to reconsider the denial of reimbursement claims filed by Viaero under the Reimbursement Program for certain equipment that Viaero purchased to replace equipment manufactured by Huawei.. (Dkt No 18-89). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 2024-01-18 by ORDER. (DA No. 24-55). WCB. DA-24-55A1.pdf DA-24-55A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JANUARY 17, 2024, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 11:

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FCC BEGINS PROCEEDING TO EMPOWER CONSUMERS DURING CABLE & SATELLITE TV BLACKOUTS . Proposal Seeks Comment on Rebates for Consumers During TV Blackouts . by News Release. News Media Contact: Katie Gorscak katie.gorscak@fcc.gov . OMR MB. DOC-399876A1.docx DOC-399876A1.pdf DOC-399876A1.txt

FCC ADOPTS PROPOSAL TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Proposes to Prioritize License Application Review for Broadcasters that Provide Locally Originated Programming. by News Release. News Media Contact: Katie Gorscak katie.gorscak@fcc.gov . OMR MB. DOC-399878A1.docx DOC-399878A1.pdf DOC-399878A1.txt

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Released: 2024-01-17. FCC ANNOUNCES THE MEMBERSHIP AND FIRST MEETING OF THE RE-CHARTERED PRECISION AGRICULTURE CONNECTIVITY TASK FORCE. (DA No. 24-53). (Dkt No 19-329). WCB. DA-24-53A1.docx DA-24-53A1.pdf DA-24-53A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3843. Released: 2024-01-17. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY MICHIGAN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY D/B/A AT&T MICHIGAN. (Dkt No 24-21). WCB. Contact: Rodney McDonald at (202) 418-7513, email: Rodney.McDonald@fcc.gov. DOC-399880A1.docx DOC-399880A1.pdf DOC-399880A1.txt

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IN THE MATTER OF PRIORITY APPLICATION REVIEW FOR BROADCAST STATIONS THAT PROVIDE LOCAL JOURNALISM OR OTHER LOCALLY ORIGINATED PROGRAMMING. This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes to modify processing procedures to prioritize the review of renewal, assignment or transfer of license applications filed by radio and television stations that provide locally originated programming.. (Dkt No 24-14). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2024-01-10 by NPRM. (FCC No. 24-1). MB. Contact: Kim.Matthews@fcc.gov Maria.Mullarkey@fcc.gov. FCC-24-1A1.docx FCC-24-1A1.pdf FCC-24-1A1.txt FCC-24-1A2.docx FCC-24-1A2.pdf FCC-24-1A2.txt FCC-24-1A3.docx FCC-24-1A3.pdf FCC-24-1A3.txt FCC-24-1A4.docx FCC-24-1A4.pdf FCC-24-1A4.txt

IN THE MATTER OF TOWNSQUARE MEDIA, INC., PARENT COMPANY OF LICENSEES OF STATIONS KLIX(AM), TWIN FALLS, ID AND KIDO(AM), NAMPA, ID . The Media Bureau enters into Consent Decree with Townsquare Media, Inc. to resolve investigation into compliance with on-air sponsorship identification and political file requirements. . Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2024-01-17 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 24-54). MB. Contact: Robert.Baker@fcc.gov Gary.Schonman@fcc.gov Sima.Nilsson@fcc.gov. DA-24-54A1.docx DA-24-54A1.pdf DA-24-54A1.txt

CUSTOMER REBATES FOR UNDELIVERED VIDEO PROGRAMMING DURING BLACKOUTS. Commission issues NPRM seeking comment on whether to require cable operators and direct broadcast satellite providers to provide subscribers rebates during TV programming blackouts. \r\n. (Dkt No 24-20). Action by: the Commission . Adopted: 2024-01-10 by NPRM. (FCC No. 24-2). MB. Contact: Brendan Murray, (202) 418-1573, Brendan.Murray@fcc.gov. FCC-24-2A1.docx FCC-24-2A1.pdf FCC-24-2A1.txt FCC-24-2A2.docx FCC-24-2A2.pdf FCC-24-2A2.txt FCC-24-2A3.docx FCC-24-2A3.pdf FCC-24-2A3.txt FCC-24-2A4.docx FCC-24-2A4.pdf FCC-24-2A4.txt FCC-24-2A5.docx FCC-24-2A5.pdf FCC-24-2A5.txt