Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 36 No. 56	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 March 24, 2017

FCC EXPANDS CHANNEL SHARING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BROADCASTERS. Action gives more sharing flexibility to TV stations that relinquished spectrum in the incentive auction, as well as to LPTV and TV translators, to help ensure continuity of service to viewers. News Release. (Dkt No 12-268 03-185 15-137 ). Adopted: 03/23/2017. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov MB   DOC-344040A1.docx  DOC-344040A2.docx  DOC-344040A3.docx  DOC-344040A4.docx  DOC-344040A1.pdf  DOC-344040A2.pdf  DOC-344040A3.pdf  DOC-344040A4.pdf  

FCC ACTS TO CONFRONT 'IRS DEBT' SCAM ROBOCALLS & MALICIOUS CALLER-ID SPOOFING. 'Do-Not-Originate' Lets Phone Companies Stop Clearly-Fake Robocalls. News Release. (Dkt No 17-59 ). Adopted: 03/23/2017. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov CGB   DOC-344034A1.docx  DOC-344034A2.docx  DOC-344034A3.docx  DOC-344034A4.docx  DOC-344034A1.pdf  DOC-344034A2.pdf  DOC-344034A3.pdf  DOC-344034A4.pdf  

FCC PROPOSES TO ELIMINATE AND STREAMLINE BURDENSOME INTERNATIONAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. News Release. (Dkt No 16-131 17-55 ). Adopted: 03/23/2017. News Media Contact: Neil Grace at (202) 418-0506, email: Neil.Grace@fcc.gov IB   DOC-344039A1.docx  DOC-344039A2.docx  DOC-344039A3.docx  DOC-344039A4.docx  DOC-344039A1.pdf  DOC-344039A2.pdf  DOC-344039A3.pdf  DOC-344039A4.pdf  

FCC ACTS TO IMPROVE VIDEO RELAY SERVICE TO HELP AMERICANS WITH HEARING AND SPEECH DISABILITIES. Agency Makes Policy Changes to Help VRS Customers Make Informed Choices, Connect with Specialize Interpreters and Connect with Hearing People. News Release. (Dkt No 03-123 10-5 ). Adopted: 03/23/2017. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov CGB   DOC-344037A1.docx  DOC-344037A2.docx  DOC-344037A3.docx  DOC-344037A4.docx  DOC-344037A1.pdf  DOC-344037A2.pdf  DOC-344037A3.pdf  DOC-344037A4.pdf  

FCC ACTS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SAFETY BY CURBING PRISON INMATES' USE OF CONTRABAND WIRELESS DEVICES. News Release. (Dkt No 13-111 ). Adopted: 03/23/2017. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov WTB   DOC-344036A1.docx  DOC-344036A2.docx  DOC-344036A3.docx  DOC-344036A4.docx  DOC-344036A1.pdf  DOC-344036A2.pdf  DOC-344036A3.pdf  DOC-344036A4.pdf  

FCC ENABLES INVESTMENTS IN AND PROVISIONING OF MOBILE BROADBAND SERVICES IN THE 800 MHZ CELLULAR BAND. News Release. (Dkt No RM-11510 12-40 RM-11660 ). Adopted: 03/23/2017. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov WTB   DOC-344038A1.docx  DOC-344038A2.docx  DOC-344038A3.docx  DOC-344038A4.docx  DOC-344038A1.pdf  DOC-344038A2.pdf  DOC-344038A3.pdf  DOC-344038A4.pdf  

Report No: SAT-01226 Released: 03/24/2017. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 17-280) Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DA-17-280A1.pdf  

Report No: SAT-01225 Released: 03/24/2017. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DOC-344057A1.pdf  

Report No: IHF-00135 Released: 03/24/2017. INTERNATIONAL HIGH FREQUENCY. IB . Contact: Shahnaz Ghavami at 202-418-0740, email: Shahnaz.Ghavami@fcc.gov, TTY; 1-888-835-5322  DOC-344055A1.pdf  

Report No: TEL-01841S Released: 03/24/2017. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-344056A1.pdf  

Report No: 48949 Released: 03/24/2017. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-344028A1.pdf  DOC-344028A2.txt  

Report No: 28949 Released: 03/24/2017. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-344027A1.pdf  DOC-344027A2.txt  

Released: 03/24/2017. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 3/6/2017. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-344044A1.pdf  

Released: 03/24/2017. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 3/7/2017. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-344045A1.pdf  

Released: 03/24/2017. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 3/8/2017. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-344047A1.pdf  

Released: 03/23/2017. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF BENCHMARK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC TO CRESCENT AFFILIATES, INC. (DA No. 17-281). (Dkt No 17-67 ) STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 04/06/2017. Reply Comments Due: 04/13/2017. WCB . Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Gregory Kwan at (202) 418-1191, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DA-17-281A1.docx  DA-17-281A1.pdf  

Released: 03/23/2017. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON THE STATE OF MOBILE WIRELESS COMPETITION. (DA No. 17-267). (Dkt No 17-69 ) This Public Notice solicits input on competition in the mobile wireless industry for the Federal Communications Commission's 20th Annual Report. Comments Due: 05/08/2017. Reply Comments Due: 06/07/2017. WTB . Contact: Kate Matraves at (202) 391-6272 or Leon Jackler at (202) 418-0946  DA-17-267A1.docx  DA-17-267A1.pdf  

JOINT STATEMENT OF FCC COMMISSIONER MIGNON CLYBURN AND FTC COMMISSIONER TERRELL MCSWEENY ON SENATE PASSAGE OF BROADBAND PRIVACY CRA by Statement. OCMC   DOC-344042A1.docx  DOC-344042A1.pdf  

ADVANCED METHODS TO TARGET AND ELIMINATE UNLAWFUL ROBOCALLS. The Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Inquiry that would enable voice service providers to better protect subscribers from illegal robocalls. (Dkt No. 17-59 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/23/2017 by NPRM. (FCC No. 17-24). CGB   FCC-17-24A1.docx  FCC-17-24A2.docx  FCC-17-24A3.docx  FCC-17-24A4.docx  FCC-17-24A1.pdf  FCC-17-24A2.pdf  FCC-17-24A3.pdf  FCC-17-24A4.pdf  

STRUCTURE AND PRACTICES OF THE VIDEO RELAY SERVICE PROGRAM; TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES AND SPEECH-TO-SPEECH SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING AND SPEECH DISABILITIES. The Commission adopted a Report and Order, Notice of Inquiry, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Order that would enhance service quality and propose a new provider compensation plan for video relay services. (Dkt No. 10-51 03-123 ). Action by: the Commission. Comments Due: 04/24/2017. Reply Comments Due: 05/04/2017. Adopted: 03/23/2017 by R&O/NPRM. (FCC No. 17-26). CGB   FCC-17-26A1.docx  FCC-17-26A2.docx  FCC-17-26A3.docx  FCC-17-26A4.docx  FCC-17-26A1.pdf  FCC-17-26A2.pdf  FCC-17-26A3.pdf  FCC-17-26A4.pdf  

GLOBAL PARATRANSIT INC. NAL proposing a penalty of $13,000 against Global Paratransit Inc., for apparently failing to operate its PLMR station in accordance with narrowbanding rules. Action by: Regional Director, Region 3, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/22/2017 by NAL. (DA No. 17-272). EB   DA-17-272A1.docx  DA-17-272A1.pdf  

SECTION 43.62 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. PROVIDERS OF INTERNATIONAL SERVICES. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Section 43.62 Reporting Requirements for U.S. Providers of International Services. (Dkt No. 16-131 17-55 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/23/2017 by NPRM. (FCC No. 17-28). IB   FCC-17-28A1.docx  FCC-17-28A2.docx  FCC-17-28A3.docx  FCC-17-28A4.docx  FCC-17-28A1.pdf  FCC-17-28A2.pdf  FCC-17-28A3.pdf  FCC-17-28A4.pdf  

WLPC, LLC, APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSE FOR CLASS A TELEVISION STATION WLPC-CD, DETROIT, MICHIGAN. Commission adopts Consent Decree with WLPC, LLC, Licensee of Class A Television Station WLPC-CD, Detroit, Michigan. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/22/2017 by Order/Consent Decree. (FCC No. 17-31). MB   FCC-17-31A1.docx  FCC-17-31A1.pdf  

APPLICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT AND COVERING LICENSE FOR IMMACULATE CONCEPTION APOSTOLIC SCHOOL'S (ICAS) NCE STATION DKJPT(FM), COLFAX, CALIFORNIA. Commission affirms cancellation of construction permit and dismissal of license of Immaculate Conception Apostolic School for Station DKJPT, Colfax, California. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/22/2017 by Order on Reconsideration. (FCC No. 17-30). MB   FCC-17-30A1.doc  FCC-17-30A1.pdf