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	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 37 No. 74	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 April 18, 2018

FCC BEGINS PROCESS FOR SPECTRUM FRONTIERS AUCTIONS. First Steps in 28 GHz and 24 GHz Auctions Critical to Ensuring U.S. Leadership in 5G. News Release. (Dkt No 18-85 ). Adopted: 04/17/2018. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov WTB   DOC-350252A1.docx  DOC-350252A2.docx  DOC-350252A3.docx  DOC-350252A4.docx  DOC-350252A5.docx  DOC-350252A6.docx  DOC-350252A1.pdf  DOC-350252A2.pdf  DOC-350252A3.pdf  DOC-350252A4.pdf  DOC-350252A5.pdf  DOC-350252A6.pdf  

FCC TAKES NEW STEPS TO IMPROVE RURAL CALL COMPLETION. New Rule Holds Provider Selecting Long-Distance Call Routing Responsible. News Release. (Dkt No 13-39 ). Adopted: 04/17/2018. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB   DOC-350254A1.docx  DOC-350254A2.docx  DOC-350254A3.docx  DOC-350254A4.docx  DOC-350254A5.docx  DOC-350254A6.docx  DOC-350254A1.pdf  DOC-350254A2.pdf  DOC-350254A3.pdf  DOC-350254A4.pdf  DOC-350254A5.pdf  DOC-350254A6.pdf  

FCC PROPOSES TO STREAMLINE THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR SMALL SATELLITES. News Release. (Dkt No 18-86 ). Adopted: 04/17/2018. News Media Contact: Katie Gorscak at (202) 418-2156, email: Katie.Gorscak@fcc.gov IB   DOC-350253A1.docx  DOC-350253A2.docx  DOC-350253A3.docx  DOC-350253A4.docx  DOC-350253A5.docx  DOC-350253A6.docx  DOC-350253A1.pdf  DOC-350253A2.pdf  DOC-350253A3.pdf  DOC-350253A4.pdf  DOC-350253A5.pdf  DOC-350253A6.pdf  

FCC PROPOSES MODERNIZING RULES FOR SMALLER CARRIERS' BUSINESS DATA SERVICES. Proposal Would Reduce Burden, Reward Innovation, and Spur Competition. News Release. (Dkt No 17-144 ). Adopted: 04/17/2018. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB   DOC-350256A1.docx  DOC-350256A2.docx  DOC-350256A3.docx  DOC-350256A4.docx  DOC-350256A5.docx  DOC-350256A1.pdf  DOC-350256A2.pdf  DOC-350256A3.pdf  DOC-350256A4.pdf  DOC-350256A5.pdf  

FCC PROPOSES TO ELIMINATE OUTDATED LOCAL-OFFICE CHANNEL LINEUP REQUIREMENT FOR CABLE OPERATORS. Action Continues Commission's Efforts to Modernize Its Media Rules. News Release. (Dkt No 18-92 17-105 ). Adopted: 04/17/2018. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov MB   DOC-350258A1.docx  DOC-350258A2.docx  DOC-350258A3.docx  DOC-350258A4.docx  DOC-350258A1.pdf  DOC-350258A2.pdf  DOC-350258A3.pdf  DOC-350258A4.pdf  

FCC PROPOSES PROHIBITING UNIVERSAL SERVICE SPENDING ON EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES FROM COMPANIES THAT POSE NATIONAL SECURITY THREATS. News Release. (Dkt No 18-89 ). Adopted: 04/17/2018. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB   DOC-350251A1.docx  DOC-350251A2.docx  DOC-350251A3.docx  DOC-350251A4.docx  DOC-350251A5.docx  DOC-350251A1.pdf  DOC-350251A2.pdf  DOC-350251A3.pdf  DOC-350251A4.pdf  DOC-350251A5.pdf  

Released: 04/18/2018. MOBILITY FUND II CHALLENGE PROCESS WEBINAR FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS. (DA No. 18-387) Webinar will be held at 2:00 pm EDT on May 3, 2018. CGB . Contact: Barbara Britt at (202) 418-0323, email: Barbara.Britt@fcc.gov  DA-18-387A1.docx  DA-18-387A1.pdf  

Report No: SES-02054 Released: 04/18/2018. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES re: Satellite Radio Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DOC-350296A1.pdf  

Report No: SES-02053 Released: 04/18/2018. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION re: Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DOC-350295A1.pdf  

Report No: 49217 Released: 04/18/2018. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-350244A1.pdf  DOC-350244A2.txt  

Report No: 29217 Released: 04/18/2018. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-350243A1.pdf  DOC-350243A2.txt  

Released: 04/18/2018. INCENTIVE AUCTION TASK FORCE AND MEDIA BUREAU EXTEND POST INCENTIVE AUCTION SPECIAL DISPLACEMENT WINDOW THROUGH JUNE 1, 2018. (DA No. 18-389). (Dkt No 12-268 16-306 ). MB . Contact: Hossein Hashemzadeh at (202) 418-1658, email: Hossein.Hashemzadeh@fcc.gov or Shaun Maher at (202) 418-2324, email: Shaun.Maher@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Charles Meisch at (202) 418-2943, email: Charles.Meisch@fcc.gov  DA-18-389A1.docx  DA-18-389A1.pdf  

Released: 04/18/2018. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 4/6/2018. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-350285A1.pdf  

Released: 04/18/2018. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 4/9/2018. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-350286A1.pdf  

Released: 04/18/2018. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 4/10/2018. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-350288A1.pdf  

Report No: 13111 Released: 04/18/2018. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB   DOC-350270A1.pdf  

Report No: 13112 Released: 04/18/2018. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. PSHSB   DOC-350271A1.pdf  

Report No: 13118 Released: 04/18/2018. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB   DOC-350262A1.pdf  

Report No: 13109 Released: 04/18/2018. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-350267A1.pdf  

Report No: CWS-18-28 Released: 04/18/2018. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION, ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION. WTB   DOC-350294A1.pdf  

Report No: 13119 Released: 04/18/2018. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. PSHSB   DOC-350261A1.pdf  

Report No: 13110 Released: 04/18/2018. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB   DOC-350269A1.pdf  

Report No: 13126 Released: 04/18/2018. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-350280A1.pdf  

Report No: 13114 Released: 04/18/2018. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB   DOC-350260A1.pdf  

Report No: 13117 Released: 04/18/2018. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB   DOC-350274A1.pdf  

Report No: 13115 Released: 04/18/2018. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB   DOC-350272A1.pdf  

Report No: 13120 Released: 04/18/2018. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. PSHSB   DOC-350276A1.pdf  

Report No: 13116 Released: 04/18/2018. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. PSHSB   DOC-350275A1.pdf  

Report No: 13125 Released: 04/18/2018. 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-350264A1.pdf  

Report No: 13122 Released: 04/18/2018. 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-350263A1.pdf  

Report No: 13124 Released: 04/18/2018. 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-350265A1.pdf  

Report No: 13123 Released: 04/18/2018. 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-350259A1.pdf  

CHAIRMAN PAI REMARKS AT FARM FOUNDATION/USDA SUMMIT, WASHINGTON, DC. OCHAP   DOC-350304A1.docx  DOC-350304A1.pdf  

CESAR CHAVEZ FOUNDATION, APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSE OF STATION KUFW(FM), WOODLAKE, CALIFORNIA. Commission affirms Consent Decree entered into with Cesar Chavez Foundation granting license renewal application for Station KUFW(FM), Woodlake, California. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 04/17/2018 by MO&O. (FCC No. 18-48). MB   FCC-18-48A1.docx  FCC-18-48A1.pdf  

PROTECTING AGAINST NATIONAL SECURITY THREATS TO THE COMMUNICATIONS SUPPLY CHAIN THROUGH FCC PROGRAMS. FCC proposes prohibiting use of universal service support on equipment or services from companies that pose national security threats. (Dkt No. 18-89 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 04/17/2018 by NPRM. (FCC No. 18-42). WCB   FCC-18-42A1.docx  FCC-18-42A2.docx  FCC-18-42A3.docx  FCC-18-42A4.docx  FCC-18-42A5.docx  FCC-18-42A1.pdf  FCC-18-42A2.pdf  FCC-18-42A3.pdf  FCC-18-42A4.pdf  FCC-18-42A5.pdf  

TESTIMONY OF ROSEMARY HAROLD CHIEF, ENFORCEMENT BUREAU, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION UNITED STATES SENATE, "ABUSIVE ROBOCALLS AND HOW WE CAN STOP THEM" by Testimony. EB   DOC-350306A1.pdf  

CHAIRMAN PAI STATEMENT ON COMMISSIONER CLYBURN'S ANNOUNCEMENT. STMT. News Media Contact: Tina Pelkey at (202) 418-0536, email: Tina.Pelkey@fcc.gov OCHAP   DOC-350273A1.docx  DOC-350273A1.pdf  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL O'RIELLY ON COMMISSIONER CLYBURN. STMT. News Media Contact: Brooke Ericson at (202) 418-2300, email: Brooke.Ericson@fcc.gov OCMO   DOC-350281A1.docx  DOC-350281A1.pdf  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER BRENDAN CARR ON COMMISSIONER CLYBURN'S ANNOUNCEMENT THAT SHE IS DEPARTING THE FCC. STMT. News Media Contact: Evan Swarztrauber at (202) 418-2261, email: Evan.Swarztrauber @fcc.gov OCBC   DOC-350278A1.docx  DOC-350278A1.pdf  

COMMISSIONER ROSENWORCEL ON COMMISSIONER CLYBURN'S DEPARTURE ANNOUNCEMENT. STMT. News Media Contact: Travis Litman at (202) 418-2400, email: Travis.Litman@fcc.gov OCJR   DOC-350277A1.docx  DOC-350277A1.pdf  

STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN PAI ON THE FCC RECEIVING THE 2018 FRANZ EDELMAN AWARD. STMT. News Media Contact: Charles Meisch at (202) 418-2943, email: Charles.Meisch@fcc.gov OCHAP   DOC-350293A1.docx  DOC-350293A1.pdf  

Released: 04/17/2018. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF NICHOLVILLE TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC. AND SLIC NETWORK SOLUTIONS, INC., TO ATLAS CONNECTIVITY, LLC. (DA No. 18-388). (Dkt No 18-57 ) STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 05/01/2018. Reply Comments Due: 05/08/2018. WCB . Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Gregory Kwan at (202) 418-1191  DA-18-388A1.doc  DA-18-388A1.pdf  

Released: 04/17/2018. TECHNICAL GUIDES ON PROPOSED BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR AUCTION 102 (24 GHZ). (DA No. 18-386). (Dkt No 18-85 ) Announces availability of guides that provide technical and mathematical detail regarding the proposed bidding and assignment procedures for Auction 102 (24 GHz). WTB . Contact: Nancy Zaczek or Janet Young at (202) 418-2487 or Erik Beith or Kathryn Hinton at (202) 418-0660  DA-18-386A1.docx  DA-18-386A1.pdf  

Released: 04/17/2018. AUCTIONS OF UPPER MICROWAVE FLEXIBLE USE LICENSES FOR NEXT-GENERATION WIRELESS SERVICES; COMMENT SOUGHT ON COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR AUCTIONS 101 (28 GHZ) AND 102 (24 GHZ); BIDDING IN AUCTION 101 SCHEDULED TO BEGIN NOVEMBER 14, 2018. (Dkt No 18-85 ) Proposes and seeks comment on application and bidding procedures for auctions for the 28 GHz and 24 GHz bands. Comments Due: 05/09/2018. Reply Comments Due: 05/23/2018. (FCC No. 18-43). WTB . Action by: the Commission  FCC-18-43A1.doc  FCC-18-43A2.docx  FCC-18-43A3.docx  FCC-18-43A4.docx  FCC-18-43A5.docx  FCC-18-43A6.docx  FCC-18-43A1.pdf  FCC-18-43A2.pdf  FCC-18-43A3.pdf  FCC-18-43A4.pdf  FCC-18-43A5.pdf  FCC-18-43A6.pdf  

STREAMLINING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR SMALL SATELLITES. Seek comment on proposed revisions to our rules to facilitate deployment of a class of satellites known colloquially as "small satellites.". (Dkt No. 18-86 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 04/17/2018 by NPRM. (FCC No. 18-44). IB   FCC-18-44A1.docx  FCC-18-44A2.docx  FCC-18-44A3.docx  FCC-18-44A4.docx  FCC-18-44A5.docx  FCC-18-44A6.docx  FCC-18-44A1.pdf  FCC-18-44A2.pdf  FCC-18-44A3.pdf  FCC-18-44A4.pdf  FCC-18-44A5.pdf  FCC-18-44A6.pdf  

CHANNEL LINEUP REQUIREMENTS – SECTIONS 76.1705 AND 76.1700(A)(4). FCC adopts NPRM proposing to eliminate requirement that cable operators maintain a channel lineup at their local office and seeking comment on eliminating requirement that certain cable operators make their channel lineup available via online public file. (Dkt No. 17-105 18-92 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 04/17/2018 by NPRM. (FCC No. 18-47). MB   FCC-18-47A1.docx  FCC-18-47A2.docx  FCC-18-47A3.docx  FCC-18-47A4.docx  FCC-18-47A1.pdf  FCC-18-47A2.pdf  FCC-18-47A3.pdf  FCC-18-47A4.pdf  

RURAL CALL COMPLETION SECOND REPORT AND ORDER AND THIRD FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING. Adopts new measures, and proposes others, to better tackle the problem of call completion and ensure that calls are completed to all Americans. (Dkt No. 13-39 ). Action by: the Commission. Comments Due: 06/04/2018. Reply Comments Due: 06/19/2018. Adopted: 04/17/2018 by R&O. (FCC No. 18-45). WCB   FCC-18-45A1.docx  FCC-18-45A2.docx  FCC-18-45A3.docx  FCC-18-45A4.docx  FCC-18-45A5.docx  FCC-18-45A6.docx  FCC-18-45A1.pdf  FCC-18-45A2.pdf  FCC-18-45A3.pdf  FCC-18-45A4.pdf  FCC-18-45A5.pdf  FCC-18-45A6.pdf