Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 35 No. 31	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 February 19, 2016

FCC EXAMINES STATE OF VIDEO PROGRAMMING DIVERSITY. Notice of Inquiry Asks for Comment on the Challenges Independent Programmers Face. News Release. (Dkt No 16-41 ). Adopted: 02/18/2016. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov MB   DOC-337789A1.docx  DOC-337789A1.pdf  

FCC MOVES TO "UNLOCK THE BOX" TO SPUR COMPETITION, CHOICE, & INNOVATION IN SET-TOP BOX AND APP MARKETPLACE. Proposal will protect copyright agreements, channel-lineups while giving consumers options. News Release. (Dkt No 16-42 ). Adopted: 02/18/2016. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov MB   DOC-337795A1.docx  DOC-337795A1.pdf  

FCC ENHANCES ACCESSIBILITY OF VIDEO PROGRAMMING ON TELEVISION. By Updating the Rules to Allocate Captioning Responsibilities, Resolution of Captioning Issues Will Become More Efficient and Effective. News Release. (Dkt No 05-231 ). Adopted: 02/18/2016. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov CGB MB   DOC-337796A1.docx  DOC-337796A2.docx  DOC-337796A3.docx  DOC-337796A4.docx  DOC-337796A5.docx  DOC-337796A1.pdf  DOC-337796A2.pdf  DOC-337796A3.pdf  DOC-337796A4.pdf  DOC-337796A5.pdf  

Report No: SAT-01137 Released: 02/19/2016. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DOC-337812A1.pdf  

Report No: 48674 Released: 02/19/2016. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-337779A1.pdf  DOC-337779A2.txt  

Report No: 28674 Released: 02/19/2016. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-337777A1.pdf  DOC-337777A2.txt  

Released: 02/19/2016. OET DECLARES HEADSIGHT, INC. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF CERTAIN PART 15 UWB RULES TO BE A "PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE" PROCEEDING FOR EX PARTE PURPOSES AND REQUESTS COMMENT. (DA No. 16-172). (Dkt No 16-44 ). Comments Due: 03/21/2016. Reply Comments Due: 04/05/2016. OET . Contact: Hugh L. Van Tuyl at (202) 418-7506, email: Hugh.VanTuyl@fcc.gov  DA-16-172A1_Rcd.pdf  DA-16-172A1.doc  DA-16-172A1.pdf  

Released: 02/19/2016. OET DECLARES L-3 COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY AND DETECTION SYSTEMS, INC. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF PART 15 MEASUREMENT AND RESTRICTED BAND RULES TO BE A "PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE" PROCEEDING FOR EX PARTE PURPOSES AND REQUESTS COMMENT. (DA No. 16-173). (Dkt No 16-45 ). Comments Due: 03/21/2016. Reply Comments Due: 04/05/2016. OET . Contact: Hugh L. Van Tuyl at (202) 418-7506, email: Hugh.VanTuyl@fcc.gov  DA-16-173A1_Rcd.pdf  DA-16-173A1.doc  DA-16-173A1.pdf  

Released: 02/19/2016. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 2/10/2016. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-337798A1.pdf  

Released: 02/19/2016. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 2/11/2016. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-337799A1.pdf  

Released: 02/19/2016. FCC ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINAL REPORT OF THE TASK FORCE ON OPTIMAL PSAP ARCHITECTURE. (DA No. 16-179). PSHSB . Contact: Timothy May at (202) 418-1463, email: Timothy.May@fcc.gov  DA-16-179A1.docx  DA-16-179A2.pdf  DA-16-179A1.pdf  

Report No: NCD-2517 Released: 02/19/2016. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY CENTURYLINK (QWEST). (Dkt No 16-47 ). WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DOC-337813A1.docx  DOC-337813A1.pdf  

Released: 02/19/2016. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ANNOUNCES THIRD LOCAL NUMBER PORTABILITY ADMINISTRATOR TRANSITION OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PLAN WEBCAST. (DA No. 16-181). (Dkt No 09-109 07-149 95-116 ). WCB . Contact: Marilyn Jones at (202) 418-2357 or Sanford Williams at (202) 418-1508  DA-16-181A1_Rcd.pdf  DA-16-181A1.docx  DA-16-181A1.pdf  

CLOSED CAPTIONING OF VIDEO PROGRAMMING TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING, INC., PETITION FOR RULEMAKING. The Second Report and Order allocates the responsibilities of video programming distributors and video programmers with respect to the provision and quality of closed captions on television programming. by 2nd R&O. (Dkt No. 05-231 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/18/2016 by R&O. (FCC No. 16-17). CGB   DOC-338053A1_Erratum.docx  DOC-338512A1_Erratum.docx  FCC-16-17A1_Rcd.pdf  FCC-16-17A1.docx  FCC-16-17A2.docx  FCC-16-17A3.docx  FCC-16-17A4.docx  FCC-16-17A5.docx  FCC-16-17A1.pdf  FCC-16-17A2.pdf  FCC-16-17A3.pdf  FCC-16-17A4.pdf  FCC-16-17A5.pdf  

PETITION FOR EFFECTIVE COMPETITION IN TWO VIRGINIA COMMUNITIES. Granted the Petition. Action by: Senior Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 02/18/2016 by MO&O. (DA No. 16-182). MB   DA-16-182A1_Rcd.pdf  DA-16-182A1.doc  DA-16-182A1.pdf  

COMCAST PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF EFFECTIVE COMPETITION IN FIVE WASHINGTON FRANCHISE AREAS. Granted the Petition. (Dkt No. 13-310 ). Action by: Senior Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 02/18/2016 by MO&O. (DA No. 16-180). MB   DA-16-180A1_Rcd.pdf  DA-16-180A1.docx  DA-16-180A1.pdf  

DELETE PER OS/APG AND ERRATUM TO DA 16-178 -FCC ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINAL REPORT OF THE TASK FORCE ON OPTIMAL PSAP ARCHITECTURE. Action by: Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau by REPORT. (DA No. 16-178). PSHSB   DA-16-178A1.pdf  

TEACH, INC. WAIVER REQUEST AND APPLICATION FOR NEW NATIONWIDE 3650-3700 MHZ SERVICE LICENSE. Order granting TEACH's request for a waiver of the Commission's licensing freeze in the 3650-3700 MHz band based on unique circumstances presented. Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 02/19/2016 by ORDER. (DA No. 16-175). WTB   DA-16-175A1_Rcd.pdf  DA-16-175A1.docx  DA-16-175A1.pdf  

FCC FINES FLORIDA COMPANIES & OWNER OVER $3.4 MILLION FOR UNAUTHORIZED CHARGES, DECEPTIVE MARKETING, AND NON-PAYMENT OF FEES. Press Release for Forfeiture Orders imposing $1,680,000 penalty against Telseven, LLC, Calling 10, LLC, and Patrick Hines for cramming and deceptive marketing violations and a $1,758,465 penalty against Telseven, LLC and Patrick Hines for fee non-payment. News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov EB   DOC-337784A1.docx  DOC-337784A1.pdf  

MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCES FRONT OFFICE STAFF APPOINTMENTS. Mary Beth Murphy and Hillary DeNigro Join Media Bureau's Front Office. News Release. Adopted: 02/18/2016. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov MB   DOC-337804A1.docx  DOC-337804A1.pdf  

Released: 02/18/2016. FCC ANNOUNCES TECHNOLOGICAL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING ON MARCH 9, 2016. (DA No. 16-176). OET . Contact: Walter Johnston at (202) 418-0807, email: Walter.Johnston@fcc.gov or email or visit the FCC website at https://www.fcc.gov/oet/tac/  DA-16-176A1_Rcd.pdf  DA-16-176A1.doc  DA-16-176A1.pdf  

Released: 02/18/2016. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF SIPSTATION, INC. AND ROCKBOCHS INC. TO SANGOMA U.S., INC. (DA No. 16-177). (Dkt No 16-11 ) NON-STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 03/03/2016. Reply Comments Due: 03/10/2016. WCB . Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Gregory Kwan at (202) 418-1191  DA-16-177A1_Rcd.pdf  DA-16-177A1.docx  DA-16-177A1.pdf  

TELSEVEN, LLC; PATRICK HINES. FCC Fines Telseven, Patrick Hines $1,758,465 for Non-Payment of Fees. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/18/2016 by Forfeiture Order. (FCC No. 16-20). EB   FCC-16-20A1_Rcd.pdf  FCC-16-20A1.pdf  

SCOTT MALCOLM; DSM SUPPLY, LLC; SOMATICARE, LLC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $1,840,000 against Scott Malcolm, DSM Supply, LLC, and Somaticare, LLC for sending 115 unsolicited advertisements to the telephone facsimile machines of 26 consumers. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/18/2016 by Forfeiture Order. (FCC No. 16-22). EB   FCC-16-22A1_Rcd.pdf  FCC-16-22A1.docx  FCC-16-22A1.pdf  

TELSEVEN, LLC; CALLING 10, LLC; PATRICK HINES A/K/A P. BRIAN HINES. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $1,680,000 against Telseven, LLC, Calling 10, LLC, and Patrick Hines for cramming and deceptive marketing violations. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/18/2016 by Forfeiture Order. (FCC No. 16-21). EB   FCC-16-21A1_Rcd.pdf  FCC-16-21A1.doc  FCC-16-21A1.pdf  

PETITION FOR PROTECTION FROM ANTICOMPETITIVE BEHAVIOR AND STOP SETTLEMENT PAYMENT ORDER ON THE U.S.-PAKISTAN ROUTE. This Second MO&O modifies and removes certain requirements of the 2013 Pakistan Order based on improved competitive conditions on the U.S.-Pakistan route. (Dkt No. 12-324 ). Action by: Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: 02/18/2016 by MO&O. (DA No. 16-174). IB   DA-16-174A1_Rcd.pdf  DA-16-174A1.docx  DA-16-174A1.pdf  

PROMOTING THE AVAILABILITY OF DIVERSE AND INDEPENDENT SOURCES OF VIDEO PROGRAMMING. Notice of Inquiry seeks comment on the current state of programming diversity and the principal obstacles that independent programmers face in obtaining carriage on video distribution platforms. (Dkt No. 16-41 ). Action by: the Commission. Comments Due: 03/30/2016. Adopted: 02/18/2016 by NOI. (FCC No. 16-19). MB   FCC-16-19A1_Rcd.pdf  FCC-16-19A1.docx  FCC-16-19A2.docx  FCC-16-19A3.docx  FCC-16-19A4.docx  FCC-16-19A5.docx  FCC-16-19A6.docx  FCC-16-19A1.pdf  FCC-16-19A2.pdf  FCC-16-19A3.pdf  FCC-16-19A4.pdf  FCC-16-19A5.pdf  FCC-16-19A6.pdf  

EXPANDING CONSUMERS' VIDEO NAVIGATION CHOICES; COMMERCIAL AVAILABILITY OF NAVIGATION DEVICES. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on rules to implement Section 629. (Dkt No. 97-80 16-42 ). Action by: the Commission. Comments Due: 04/15/2016. Reply Comments Due: 05/16/2016. Adopted: 02/18/2016 by NPRM. (FCC No. 16-18). MB   FCC-16-18A1_Rcd.pdf  FCC-16-18A1.docx  FCC-16-18A2.docx  FCC-16-18A3.docx  FCC-16-18A4.docx  FCC-16-18A5.docx  FCC-16-18A6.docx  FCC-16-18A1.pdf  FCC-16-18A2.pdf  FCC-16-18A3.pdf  FCC-16-18A4.pdf  FCC-16-18A5.pdf  FCC-16-18A6.pdf