Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 37 No. 44	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 March 06, 2018

CHAIRMAN PAI UNVEILS $954 MILLION PLAN TO RESTORE AND EXPAND NETWORKS IN PUERTO RICO AND U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. Uniendo a Puerto Rico Fund (Bringing Puerto Rico Together Fund) and Connect USVI Fund Would Improve Connectivity for Residents. News Release. News Media Contact: Tina Pelkey at (202) 418-0536, email: Tina.Pelkey@fcc.gov OCHAP   DOC-349583A1.docx  DOC-349583A1.pdf  

Released: 03/06/2018. NOTICE OF EFFECTIVE DATE OF HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY RULES. (DA No. 18-216). (Dkt No 10-254 13-46 07-250 ). CGB . Contact: wireless issues: Jonathan Lechter at (202) 418-7387, email: Jonathan.Lechter@fcc.gov or wireline issues: Susan Bahr at: (202) 418-0573; email: Susan.Bahr@fcc.gov  DA-18-216A1.docx  DA-18-216A1.pdf  

Report No: 49186 Released: 03/06/2018. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-349541A1.pdf  DOC-349541A2.txt  

Report No: 29186 Released: 03/06/2018. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-349540A1.pdf  DOC-349540A2.txt  

Released: 03/06/2018. BORDER MEDIA LICENSES LLC SEEKS FOREIGN OWNERSHIP RULING PURSUANT TO SECTION 310(B)(4) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED. (DA No. 18-213). (Dkt No 18-66 ) PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 04/05/2018. Reply Comments Due: 04/20/2018. MB . Contact: Rolanda F. Smith at (202) 418-2054, Lisa Scanlan at (202) 418-2700, or Amy Van de Kerckhove at (202) 418-2726. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165 or (888) 835-5322  DA-18-213A1.docx  DA-18-213A1.pdf  

Released: 03/06/2018. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 2/20/2018. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-349559A1.pdf  

Released: 03/06/2018. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 2/21/2018. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-349560A1.pdf  

Released: 03/06/2018. INTERCONNECTED VOIP NUMBERING AUTHORIZATION APPLICATION FILED BY ADVANCED TELECOM SOLUTIONS, LLLC PURSUANT TO SECTION 52.15(G)(3) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. (DA No. 18-217). (Dkt No 17-342 ) STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Reply Comments Due: 03/21/2018. WCB . Contact: Margoux Brown at (202) 418-1584 or Jean Ann Collins at (202) 418-2792  DA-18-217A1.docx  DA-18-217A1.pdf  

IRIDIUM SATELLITE LLC; IRIDIUM CARRIER SERVICES LLC APPLICATIONS FOR MODIFICATION OF LICENSE TO ADD IRIDIUM CERTUS EARTH STATIONS. Granted applications to modify license to add Iridium Certus Earth Station. Action by: Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 03/05/2018 by O&A. (DA No. 18-214). IB   DA-18-214A1.docx  DA-18-214A1.pdf  

DIRECTV ENTERPRISES, LLC APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO LAUNCH AND OPERATE DIRECTV RB-2, A SATELLITE IN THE 17/24 GHZ BROADCASTING SATELLITE SERVICE AT THE 102.825° W.L. ORBITAL LOCATION. FCC Upholds International Bureau Ruling on DIRECTV License Grant. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/01/2018 by MO&O. (FCC No. 18-25). IB   FCC-18-25A1.docx  FCC-18-25A1.pdf  

SCHEDULE CHANGE: FCC TO HOLD COMMISSION MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2018  DOC-349551A1.docx  DOC-349551A1.pdf  

Released: 03/05/2018. COMMENTS INVITED ON SECTION 214 APPLICATION(S) TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC NON-DOMINANT CARRIER TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 18-212). (Dkt No 18-54 18-59 18-55 ). Comments Due: 03/20/2018. WCB . Contact: Kimberly Jacksonat (202) 418-7393  DA-18-212A1.docx  DA-18-212A1.pdf  

Released: 03/05/2018. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ASSETS OF NEAR NORTH PARTNERS, LLC BY ZAYO GROUP, LLC. (DA No. 18-215). (Dkt No 18-49 ) STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 03/19/2018. Reply Comments Due: 03/26/2018. WCB . Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809  DA-18-215A1.doc  DA-18-215A1.pdf  

ERRATUM - IOWA NETWORK ACCESS DIVISION. Issued an Erratum correcting Order, DA 18-199, released February 28, 2018. (Dkt No. 18-60 ). Action by: Chief, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau by ERRATUM. WCB   DOC-349550A1.docx  DOC-349550A1.pdf  

HURRICANE MARIA COMMUNICATIONS STATUS REPORT FOR MARCH 5, 2018. Action by: PSHSB by REPORT. PSHSB   DOC-349555A1.pdf  DOC-349555A2.pdf  

PETITION OF AT&T MOBILITY SPECTRUM LLC FOR WAIVER OF LOWER 700 MHZ BAND INTERIM AND END-OF-TERM GEOGRAPHIC CONSTRUCTION BENCHMARKS FOR ALASKA B BLOCK LICENSE WQIZ358. This MO&O denies an application for review of a Waiver Order by the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau's Mobility Division granting AT&T a conditional waiver of Section 27.14(g). (Dkt No. 16-335 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/28/2018 by MO&O. (FCC No. 18-24). WTB   FCC-18-24A1.docx  FCC-18-24A1.pdf  

PETITION OF GENERAL COMMUNICATION, INC. FOR WAIVER OF LOWER 700 MHZ BAND INTERIM AND END-OF-TERM GEOGRAPHIC CONSTRUCTION BENCHMARKS FOR ALASKA A-BLOCK LICENSE WQJU656. This MO&O denies an application for review of a Waiver Order by the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau's Mobility Division granting AWN a limited conditional waiver of Section 27.14(g). (Dkt No. 16-402 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/28/2018 by MO&O. (FCC No. 18-23). WTB   FCC-18-23A1.docx  FCC-18-23A1.pdf