Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 37 No. 21	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 January 31, 2018

FCC VOTES TO ESTABLISH OFFICE OF ECONOMICS & ANALYTICS. Agency Will Formally Integrate Economics And Analytics Into Its Policymaking. News Release. (Dkt No 18-3 ). Adopted: 01/30/2018. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov WCB OMD   DOC-348934A1.docx  DOC-348934A2.docx  DOC-348934A3.docx  DOC-348934A4.docx  DOC-348934A5.docx  DOC-348934A6.docx  DOC-348934A1.pdf  DOC-348934A2.pdf  DOC-348934A3.pdf  DOC-348934A4.pdf  DOC-348934A5.pdf  DOC-348934A6.pdf  

FCC PROPOSES IMPOSING $18.7 MILLION FINE ON COMPANY FOR ALLEGEDLY DEFRAUDING RURAL HEALTH CARE PROGRAM. Dataconnex Apparently Violated Competitive Bidding And Rate Rules To Unlawfully Secure Support From The Universal Service Fund. News Release. Adopted: 01/30/2018. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov EB   DOC-348936A1.docx  DOC-348936A2.doc  DOC-348936A3.doc  DOC-348936A4.doc  DOC-348936A1.pdf  DOC-348936A2.pdf  DOC-348936A3.pdf  DOC-348936A4.pdf  

FCC BOLSTERS EFFECTIVENESS OF WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERTS ACTION WILL IMPROVE GEOGRAPHIC TARGETING OF ALERTS. News Release. (Dkt No 15-94 15-91 ). Adopted: 01/30/2018. News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen at (202) 418-1162, email: Rochelle.Cohen@fcc.gov PSHSB   DOC-348932A1.docx  DOC-348932A2.docx  DOC-348932A3.doc  DOC-348932A4.docx  DOC-348932A5.docx  DOC-348932A6.docx  DOC-348932A1.pdf  DOC-348932A2.pdf  DOC-348932A3.pdf  DOC-348932A4.pdf  DOC-348932A5.pdf  DOC-348932A6.pdf  

FCC TAKES FINAL STEPS FOR NEXT PHASE OF RURAL BROADBAND EXPANSION INNOVATIVE CONNECT AMERICA FUND PHASE II AUCTION TO LAUNCH IN JULY. News Release. (Dkt No 14-58 17-182 10-90 14-259 ). Adopted: 01/30/2018. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB   DOC-348933A1.docx  DOC-348933A2.docx  DOC-348933A3.docx  DOC-348933A4.docx  DOC-348933A5.docx  DOC-348933A6.docx  DOC-348933A1.pdf  DOC-348933A2.pdf  DOC-348933A3.pdf  DOC-348933A4.pdf  DOC-348933A5.pdf  DOC-348933A6.pdf  

FCC PROPOSES TO ELIMINATE PAPER FILING REQUIREMENT FOR BROADCAST STATION CONTRACTS ACTION IS PART OF THE FCC'S MODERNIZATION OF MEDIA REGULATION INITIATIVE. News Release. (Dkt No 17-105 18-4 ). Adopted: 01/30/2018. News Media Contact: Neil Grace at (202) 418-0506, email: Neil.Grace@fcc.gov MB   DOC-348935A1.docx  DOC-348935A2.docx  DOC-348935A3.docx  DOC-348935A4.docx  DOC-348935A5.docx  DOC-348935A1.pdf  DOC-348935A2.pdf  DOC-348935A3.pdf  DOC-348935A4.pdf  DOC-348935A5.pdf  

Report No: SES-02030 Released: 01/31/2018. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES re: Satellite Radio Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DOC-348961A1.pdf  

Report No: SES-02031 Released: 01/31/2018. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION re: Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DOC-348962A1.pdf  

Report No: 49163 Released: 01/31/2018. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-348904A1.pdf  DOC-348904A2.txt  

Report No: 29163 Released: 01/31/2018. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-348920A1.pdf  DOC-348920A2.txt  

Released: 01/31/2018. STREAMLINED RESOLUTION OF REQUESTS RELATED TO ACTIONS BY THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPANY. (DA No. 18-72). (Dkt No 02-6 ). WCB . Contact: Kate Dumouchel at (202) 418-1839, email: Kate.Dumouchel@fcc.gov  DA-18-72A1.docx  DA-18-72A1.pdf  

Released: 01/31/2018. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION FROM SES GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC. (DA No. 18-88). (Dkt No 06-122 ). Comments Due: 03/01/2018. Reply Comments Due: 03/15/2018. WCB . Contact: Ryan Palmer at (202) 418-7400, email: Ryan.Palmer@fcc.gov or Arielle Roth at (202) 418-7400, email: Arielle.Roth@fcc.gov.  DA-18-88A1.docx  DA-18-88A1.pdf  

Report No: 12918 Released: 01/31/2018. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB   DOC-348944A1.pdf  

Report No: 12921 Released: 01/31/2018. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. PSHSB   DOC-348945A1.pdf  

Report No: 12919 Released: 01/31/2018. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB   DOC-348929A1.pdf  

Report No: 12914 Released: 01/31/2018. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-348941A1.pdf  

Report No: CWS-18-17 Released: 01/31/2018. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION, ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION. WTB   DOC-348956A1.pdf  

Report No: 12920 Released: 01/31/2018. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. PSHSB   DOC-348930A1.pdf  

Report No: 12915 Released: 01/31/2018. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB   DOC-348942A1.pdf  

Report No: 12916 Released: 01/31/2018. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-348927A1.pdf  

Report No: 12917 Released: 01/31/2018. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB   DOC-348928A1.pdf  

Report No: 12924 Released: 01/31/2018. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB   DOC-348948A1.pdf  

Report No: 12922 Released: 01/31/2018. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB   DOC-348946A1.pdf  

Report No: 12925 Released: 01/31/2018. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. PSHSB   DOC-348950A1.pdf  

Report No: 12923 Released: 01/31/2018. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. PSHSB   DOC-348949A1.pdf  

Report No: 12930 Released: 01/31/2018. 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-348939A1.pdf  

Report No: 12927 Released: 01/31/2018. 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-348938A1.pdf  

Report No: 12929 Released: 01/31/2018. 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-348940A1.pdf  

Report No: 12928 Released: 01/31/2018. 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-348937A1.pdf  

COMMISSIONER CARR REMARKS ON "THE U.S. VIEW ON 5G" AT ETNO-MLEX REGULATORY SUMMIT IN BRUSSELS, BELGIUM. OCBC   DOC-348968A1.docx  DOC-348968A1.pdf  

WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERTS; AMENDMENTS TO PART 11 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM. The FCC adopted rules to enhance the effectiveness of Wireless Emergency Alerts, including improving geographic targeting. (Dkt No. 15-94 15-91 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 01/30/2018 by R&O. (FCC No. 18-4). PSHSB   FCC-18-4A1.docx  FCC-18-4A2.docx  FCC-18-4A3.doc  FCC-18-4A4.docx  FCC-18-4A5.docx  FCC-18-4A6.docx  FCC-18-4A1.pdf  FCC-18-4A2.pdf  FCC-18-4A3.pdf  FCC-18-4A4.pdf  FCC-18-4A5.pdf  FCC-18-4A6.pdf  

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF ECONOMICS AND ANALYTICS. Amend the Commission's Rules to reflect the new organizational structure, describe the Office's functions and delegated authority, and make other conforming changes. (Dkt No. 18-3 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 01/30/2018 by ORDER. (FCC No. 18-7). OMD   FCC-18-7A1.docx  FCC-18-7A2.docx  FCC-18-7A3.docx  FCC-18-7A4.docx  FCC-18-7A5.docx  FCC-18-7A6.docx  FCC-18-7A1.pdf  FCC-18-7A2.pdf  FCC-18-7A3.pdf  FCC-18-7A4.pdf  FCC-18-7A5.pdf  FCC-18-7A6.pdf  

Released: 01/30/2018. WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE ADVISORY COMMMITTEE MEETINGS OF INFORMAL WORKING GROUP THREE AND FOUR. (DA No. 18-86). (Dkt No 16-185 ). IB . Contact: Michael Mullinix at (202) 418-0491, email: Michael.Mullinix@fcc.gov  DA-18-86A1.doc  DA-18-86A1.pdf  

TELECIRCUIT. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Polity Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/30/2018 by ORDER. (DA No. 18-87). CGB   DA-18-87A1.doc  DA-18-87A1.pdf  

DATACONNEX. The Federal Communications Commission today proposed an $18,715,405 fine against DataConnex for apparent violations involving the Universal Service Fund Rural Health Care Program. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 01/30/2018 by NAL. (FCC No. 18-9). EB   FCC-18-9A1.pdf  FCC-18-9A2.doc  FCC-18-9A3.doc  FCC-18-9A4.doc  FCC-18-9A2.pdf  FCC-18-9A3.pdf  FCC-18-9A4.pdf  

AMENDMENT OF SECTION 73.3613 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING FILING OF CONTRACTS. The FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to eliminate the requirement that broadcast licensees and permittees routinely submit paper copies of contracts and other documents to the FCC as specified in Section 73.3613 of the FCC's Rules. (Dkt No. 17-105 18-4 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 01/30/2018 by NPRM. (FCC No. 18-8). MB   FCC-18-8A1.docx  FCC-18-8A2.docx  FCC-18-8A3.docx  FCC-18-8A4.docx  FCC-18-8A5.docx  FCC-18-8A1.pdf  FCC-18-8A2.pdf  FCC-18-8A3.pdf  FCC-18-8A4.pdf  FCC-18-8A5.pdf  

PRESENTATION ON PRELIMINARY REPORT ON HAWAII FALSE EMERGENCY ALERT. Preliminary report on the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency's January 13, 2018 false emergency alert: presentation slides. Action by: PSHSB by Presentation. PSHSB   DOC-348923A1.pdf  DOC-348923A2.docx  DOC-348923A3.docx  DOC-348923A4.docx  DOC-348923A5.docx  DOC-348923A6.docx  DOC-348923A2.pdf  DOC-348923A3.pdf  DOC-348923A4.pdf  DOC-348923A5.pdf  DOC-348923A6.pdf