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Vol. 35 No. 243
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December 19, 2016


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 12/19/2016. ENFORCEMENT BUREAU, TIGTA ISSUE IRS IMPERSONATION PHONE SCAM ADVISORY. (DA No. 16-1392) In this advisory, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) jointly warn consumers of an IRS impersonation phone scam and advise that scammers may be prosecuted and fined.. EB . Contact: Kristi Thompson. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist  DA-16-1392A1.docx  DA-16-1392A1.pdf  

Report No: 48884 Released: 12/19/2016. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-342662A1.pdf  DOC-342662A2.txt  

Report No: 28884 Released: 12/19/2016. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-342660A1.pdf  DOC-342660A2.txt  

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PTC-220, LLC. Adopted the Proposed Order of Modification. Action by: Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 12/19/2016 by Order Proposing Modification. (DA No. 16-1406). WTB   DA-16-1406A1.docx  DA-16-1406A1.pdf  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED DECEMBER 16, 2016, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 242:

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NEWS RELEASES

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STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONERS AJIT PAI AND MICHAEL O'RIELLY ON PROTECTING SMALL BUSINESSES FROM NEEDLESS REGULATION. STMT. News Media Contact: Matthew Berry at (202) 418-2005, email: Matthew.Berry@fcc.gov or Robin Colwell at (202) 418-2013, email: Robin.Colwell@fcc.gov OCMO OCAP   DOC-342658A1.docx  DOC-342658A1.pdf  

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Released: 12/16/2016. NOTICE OF OMB APPROVAL OF THE 2015 ENHANCEMENTS TO THE OPEN INTERNET TRANSPARENCY REQUIREMENTS. (DA No. 16-1400). (Dkt No 14-28 ). CGB . Contact: John B. Adams at (202) 418-2854, email: JohnB.Adams@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Shannon Gilson at (202) 418-0505, email: Shannon.Gilson@fcc.gov  DA-16-1400A1.docx  DA-16-1400A1.pdf  

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TRANSITION FROM TTY TO REAL-TIME TEXT TECHNOLOGY; PETITION FOR RULEMAKING TO UPDATE THE COMMISSION'S RULES FOR ACCESS TO SUPPORT THE TRANSITION FROM TTY TO REAL-TIME TEXT TECHNOLOGY AND PETITION FOR WAIVER OF THE RULES REQUIRING SUPPORT FOR TTY TECHNOLOGY. Amended the rules to facilitate a transition from text telephone (TTY) technology to real-time text (RTT) as a reliable and interoperable universal text solution over wireless Internet protocol (IP) networks for people with hearing and speech disabilities. (Dkt No. 16-145 15-178 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 12/15/2016 by R&O/NPRM. (FCC No. 16-169). PSHSB CGB WTB   FCC-16-169A1.doc  FCC-16-169A2.docx  FCC-16-169A3.docx  FCC-16-169A4.docx  FCC-16-169A5.docx  FCC-16-169A6.docx  FCC-16-169A1.pdf  FCC-16-169A2.pdf  FCC-16-169A3.pdf  FCC-16-169A4.pdf  FCC-16-169A5.pdf  FCC-16-169A6.pdf  

FIFTH GENERATION WIRELESS NETWORK AND DEVICE SECURITY. Notice of Inquiry on Fifth Generation (5G) security issues. (Dkt No. 16-353 ). Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 12/16/2016 by NOI. (DA No. 16-1282). PSHSB   DA-16-1282A1.docx  DA-16-1282A1.pdf  

UNIVERSAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTION METHODOLOGY; REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF A DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR BY CISCO WEBEX LLC. Granted a request to review a 2009 USAC audit of Cisco WebEx revenues and reverses USAC's decision to find that PSTN minutes used with Cisco WebEx's desktop application comprise a single information service not subject to USF contribution requirements. (Dkt No. 06-122 ). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 12/16/2016 by ORDER. (DA No. 16-1401). WCB   DA-16-1401A1.docx  DA-16-1401A1.pdf