fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 36 No. 186
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 1-888-835-5322



September 27, 2017


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE SEPTEMBER 26, 2017, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON MODERNIZING TOLL FREE NUMBERING SYSTEM. News Release. (Dkt No 95-155 17-192 ). Adopted: 09/26/2017. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB   DOC-346895A1.docx  DOC-346895A2.docx  DOC-346895A3.docx  DOC-346895A4.docx  DOC-346895A5.docx  DOC-346895A6.doc  DOC-346895A1.pdf  DOC-346895A2.pdf  DOC-346895A3.pdf  DOC-346895A4.pdf  DOC-346895A5.pdf  DOC-346895A6.pdf  

FCC RELEASES 20TH ANNUAL MOBILE WIRELESS COMPETITION REPORT. News Release. (Dkt No 17-69 ). Adopted: 09/26/2017. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov WTB   DOC-346898A1.docx  DOC-346898A2.docx  DOC-346898A3.doc  DOC-346898A4.docx  DOC-346898A5.docx  DOC-346898A6.docx  DOC-346898A1.pdf  DOC-346898A2.pdf  DOC-346898A3.pdf  DOC-346898A4.pdf  DOC-346898A5.pdf  DOC-346898A6.pdf  

FCC TO EXAMINE 911 CALLING CAPABILITIES OF ENTERPRISE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS. News Release. (Dkt No 17-239 ). Adopted: 09/26/2017. News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen at (202) 418-1162, email: Rochelle.Cohen@fcc.gov PSHSB   DOC-346896A1.docx  DOC-346896A2.doc  DOC-346896A3.doc  DOC-346896A4.doc  DOC-346896A5.doc  DOC-346896A1.pdf  DOC-346896A2.pdf  DOC-346896A3.pdf  DOC-346896A4.pdf  DOC-346896A5.pdf  

FCC PROPOSES TO ELIMINATE RULES REQUIRING MAINTENANCE OF PAPER COPIES OF FCC RULES. Proposal Would Reduce Regulatory Burdens for Broadcast and Cable Entities. News Release. (Dkt No 17-105 17-231 ). Adopted: 09/26/2017. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov MB   DOC-346892A1.docx  DOC-346892A2.docx  DOC-346892A3.docx  DOC-346892A4.docx  DOC-346892A1.pdf  DOC-346892A2.pdf  DOC-346892A3.pdf  DOC-346892A4.pdf  

FCC MODERNIZES RULES TO FACILITATE DEPLOYMENT OF NEXT GENERATION SATELLITE SYSTEMS. News Release. (Dkt No 16-408 ). Adopted: 09/26/2017. News Media Contact: Neil Grace at (202) 418-0506, email: Neil.Grace@fcc.gov IB   DOC-346893A1.docx  DOC-346893A2.docx  DOC-346893A3.docx  DOC-346893A4.docx  DOC-346893A5.docx  DOC-346893A1.pdf  DOC-346893A2.pdf  DOC-346893A3.pdf  DOC-346893A4.pdf  DOC-346893A5.pdf  

FCC PROPOSES FINE AGAINST UNLICENSED 'PIRATE' RADIO STATION, INCLUDING PROPERTY OWNERS. News Release. Adopted: 09/26/2017. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov EB   DOC-346899A1.docx  DOC-346899A2.docx  DOC-346899A3.docx  DOC-346899A4.docx  DOC-346899A5.docx  DOC-346899A1.pdf  DOC-346899A2.pdf  DOC-346899A3.pdf  DOC-346899A4.pdf  DOC-346899A5.pdf  

FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON REDUCING REGULATORY BURDENS ON SMALL SERVICE PROVIDERS REGARDING HEARING AID COMPATILITY REPORTING. News Release. (Dkt No 17-228 ). Adopted: 09/26/2017. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov WTB   DOC-346894A1.docx  DOC-346894A2.docx  DOC-346894A3.docx  DOC-346894A4.docx  DOC-346894A5.docx  DOC-346894A1.pdf  DOC-346894A2.pdf  DOC-346894A3.pdf  DOC-346894A4.pdf  DOC-346894A5.pdf  

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: SES-01994 Released: 09/27/2017. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES re: Satellite Radio Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DOC-346921A1.pdf  

Report No: SES-01995 Released: 09/27/2017. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION re: Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DOC-346922A1.pdf  

Report No: 49079 Released: 09/27/2017. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-346886A1.pdf  DOC-346886A2.txt  

Report No: 29079 Released: 09/27/2017. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-346885A1.pdf  DOC-346885A2.txt  

Released: 09/27/2017. REGULATORY FEE FILING WINDOW FOR THOSE REGULATEES AFFECTED BY HURRICANE MARIA IS EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2017. (DA No. 17-940) Due to Hurricane Maria, the Commission has extended the fee filing deadline from September 26, 2017 to September 29, 2017. OMD . Contact: Thomas Buckley at (202) 391-5520, email: Thomas.Buckley@fcc.gov  DA-17-940A1.docx  DA-17-940A1.pdf  

Report No: 12612 Released: 09/27/2017. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB   DOC-346906A1.pdf  

Report No: 12613 Released: 09/27/2017. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. PSHSB   DOC-346908A1.pdf  

Report No: 12610 Released: 09/27/2017. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-346902A1.pdf  

Report No: 12608 Released: 09/27/2017. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB   DOC-346905A1.pdf  

Report No: CWS-17-47 Released: 09/27/2017. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION, ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIONS. WTB   DOC-346923A1.doc  DOC-346923A1.pdf  

Report No: 12611 Released: 09/27/2017. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB   DOC-346904A1.pdf  

Report No: 12609 Released: 09/27/2017. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. PSHSB   DOC-346907A1.pdf  

Report No: 12606 Released: 09/27/2017. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-346901A1.pdf  

Report No: 12607 Released: 09/27/2017. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB   DOC-346903A1.pdf  

Report No: 12616 Released: 09/27/2017. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB   DOC-346911A1.pdf  

Report No: 12614 Released: 09/27/2017. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB   DOC-346910A1.pdf  

Report No: 12617 Released: 09/27/2017. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. PSHSB   DOC-346914A1.pdf  

Report No: 12615 Released: 09/27/2017. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. PSHSB   DOC-346912A1.pdf  

Report No: 12622 Released: 09/27/2017. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASE NOTIFICATIONS, DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY ANNUAL REPORTS ACTION. PSHSB   DOC-346930A1.pdf  

Report No: 12619 Released: 09/27/2017. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, AND DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-346929A1.pdf  

Report No: 12621 Released: 09/27/2017. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASE NOTIFICATIONS, DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY ANNUAL REPORTS ACTION. WTB   DOC-346931A1.pdf  

Report No: 12620 Released: 09/27/2017. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, AND DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB   DOC-346928A1.pdf  

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REVISIONS TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING HEARING AID-COMPATIBLE MOBILE HANDSETS. Seeking comment on a potential exemption to the Commission's wireless hearing aid compatibility status reporting requirements. (Dkt No. 17-228 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/26/2017 by NPRM. (FCC No. 17-123). WTB   FCC-17-123A1.docx  FCC-17-123A2.docx  FCC-17-123A3.docx  FCC-17-123A4.docx  FCC-17-123A5.docx  FCC-17-123A1.pdf  FCC-17-123A2.pdf  FCC-17-123A3.pdf  FCC-17-123A4.pdf  FCC-17-123A5.pdf  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED SEPTEMBER 26, 2017, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 185:

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FABRICE POLYNICE, HAROLD SIDO AND VERONISE SIDO, NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE. Proposes a monetary forfeiture of $144,344 against Fabrice Polynice, Harold Sido, and Veronise Sido for willfully operating an unlicensed FM broadcast radio station on 90.1 MHz from the Sido residence in North Miami, Florida. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/26/2017 by NAL. (FCC No. 17-127). EB   FCC-17-127A1.doc  FCC-17-127A2.docx  FCC-17-127A3.docx  FCC-17-127A4.docx  FCC-17-127A5.docx  FCC-17-127A1.pdf  FCC-17-127A2.pdf  FCC-17-127A3.pdf  FCC-17-127A4.pdf  FCC-17-127A5.pdf  

WGTW-TV, MILLVILLE, NEW JERSEY. Granted a temporary waiver of the main studio rule. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 17-934). MB   DA-17-934A1.docx  DA-17-934A1.pdf  

AMENDMENT OF PARTS 74, 76 AND 78 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING MAINTENANCE OF COPIES OF FCC RULES. The Commission adopts a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes to eliminate rules requiring certain broadcast and cable entities to maintain paper copies of FCC rules. (Dkt No. 17-105 17-231 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/26/2017 by NPRM. (FCC No. 17-121). MB   FCC-17-121A1.docx  FCC-17-121A2.docx  FCC-17-121A3.docx  FCC-17-121A4.docx  FCC-17-121A1.pdf  FCC-17-121A2.pdf  FCC-17-121A3.pdf  FCC-17-121A4.pdf  

HURRICANE MARIA COMMUNICATIONS STATUS REPORT FOR SEPT. 26. Action by: PSHSB. Adopted: 09/26/2017 by REPORT. PSHSB   DOC-346919A1.pdf  

FCC RESPONSE TO HURRICANES HARVEY, IRMA AND MARIA. Presentation on FCC Response to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria by REPORT. PSHSB   DOC-346920A1.pdf  DOC-346920A2.docx  DOC-346920A3.docx  DOC-346920A4.docx  DOC-346920A5.docx  DOC-346920A2.pdf  DOC-346920A3.pdf  DOC-346920A4.pdf  DOC-346920A5.pdf  

INQUIRY CONCERNING 911 ACCESS, ROUTING, AND LOCATION IN ENTERPRISE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS. The FCC today began an examination of the 911 calling capabilities of enterprise communications systems, which serve many office buildings, educational campuses, and hotels. (Dkt No. 17-239 ). Action by: the Commission. Comments Due: 11/15/2017. Reply Comments Due: 12/15/2017. Adopted: 09/26/2017 by NOI. (FCC No. 17-125). PSHSB   FCC-17-125A1.docx  FCC-17-125A2.doc  FCC-17-125A3.doc  FCC-17-125A4.doc  FCC-17-125A5.doc  FCC-17-125A1.pdf  FCC-17-125A2.pdf  FCC-17-125A3.pdf  FCC-17-125A4.pdf  FCC-17-125A5.pdf