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	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 37 No. 135	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 July 16, 2018

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER JESSICA ROSENWORCEL ON SINCLAIR/TRIBUNE TRANSACTION. Statement of Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel On Sinclair/Tribune Transaction. by STMT. News Media Contact: Kate Black at (202) 418-2400, email: Kate.Black@fcc.gov. OCJR. DOC-352622A1.docx DOC-352622A1.pdf DOC-352622A1.txt

STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN AJIT PAI ON SINCLAIR/TRIBUNE TRANSACTION\r\n\r\n. by STMT. News Media Contact: Brian Hart at (202) 418-0500, email: Brian.Hart@fcc.gov. OMR OCHAP. DOC-352619A1.docx DOC-352619A1.pdf DOC-352619A1.txt

Report No: 29278. Released: 2018-07-16. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-352568A1.pdf DOC-352568A1.txt

Released: 2018-07-16. NOTICE OF CERTIFICATION OF STATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES (TRS) PROGRAMS. (DA No. 18-733). (Dkt No 03-123). CGB. Contact: Dana Wilson at (202) 418-2247; email: Dana.Wilson@fcc.gov. DA-18-733A1.docx DA-18-733A1.pdf DA-18-733A1.txt

Released: 2018-07-16. NOTICE OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED . (DA No. 18-732). (Dkt No 18-185). WCB. Contact: Myrva Charles at (202) 418-1506 or Greg Kwan at (202) 418-1191. DA-18-732A1.doc DA-18-732A1.pdf DA-18-732A1.txt

Report No: 49278. Released: 2018-07-16. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-352567A1.pdf DOC-352567A1.txt

Released: 2018-07-13. MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCES NOTICE OF INQUIRY IN THE MATTER OF PROPOSALS FOR A NEW FM RADIO BROADCAST CLASS C4 AND TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGNATING SHORT-SPACED ASSIGNMENTS PUBLISHED IN FEDERAL REGISTER. (DA No. 18-731). MB. Contact: James Bradshaw at (202) 418-2739, Christine Goepp at (202) 418-7834 or Rodolfo Bonacci at (202) 418-2722. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov. DA-18-731A1.docx DA-18-731A1.pdf DA-18-731A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF PART 11 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM; WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERTS. Action Supports More Effective Local Emergency Alert Tests and PSAs, Addresses False Alerts, and Seeks to Improve Wireless Alerts. (Dkt No 15-94 15-91). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2018-07-12 by R&O/NPRM. (FCC No. 18-94). PSHSB. FCC-18-94A1.doc FCC-18-94A1.pdf FCC-18-94A1.txt FCC-18-94A2.doc FCC-18-94A2.pdf FCC-18-94A2.txt FCC-18-94A3.doc FCC-18-94A3.pdf FCC-18-94A3.txt FCC-18-94A4.doc FCC-18-94A4.pdf FCC-18-94A4.txt FCC-18-94A5.doc FCC-18-94A5.pdf FCC-18-94A5.txt

NATIONWIDE NUMBER PORTABILITY. Eliminates rules that were intended for a market that was divided along more static, segmented categories of telecommunications providers in order to help set the stage for implementation of number portability on a nationwide basis. (Dkt No 17-244 13-97). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2018-07-12 by R&O. (FCC No. 18-95). WCB. FCC-18-95A1.docx FCC-18-95A1.pdf FCC-18-95A1.txt FCC-18-95A2.docx FCC-18-95A2.pdf FCC-18-95A2.txt FCC-18-95A3.docx FCC-18-95A3.pdf FCC-18-95A3.txt FCC-18-95A4.docx FCC-18-95A4.pdf FCC-18-95A4.txt

CONNECT AMERICA FUND ORDER. WCB denies several petitions for waiver of the deadline for submitting audited financial statements in connection with the annual FCC Form 481 reporting requirement. Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 2018-07-13 by ORDER. (DA No. 18-728). WCB. DA-18-728A1.docx DA-18-728A1.pdf DA-18-728A1.txt

EXPANDING FLEXIBLE USE OF THE 3.7 TO 4.2 GHZ BAND, GN DOCKET NO. 18-222; PETITION FOR RULEMAKING TO AMEND AND MODERNIZE PARTS 25 AND 101..., RM-11791; FIXED WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS COALITION, REQUEST FOR MODIFIED COORDINATION PROCEDURES. The NPRM seeks comment on transitioning part or all the 3.7-4.2 GHz band for terrestrial wireless broadband, exploring market-based, auction, and alternative approaches. The Order collects information and certifications from existing users. (Dkt No 18-122 17-183 RM-11791 RM-11778). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2018-07-12 by NPRM. (FCC No. 18-91). WTB. Contact: Becky Schwartz. FCC-18-91A1.docx FCC-18-91A1.pdf FCC-18-91A1.txt FCC-18-91A2.docx FCC-18-91A2.pdf FCC-18-91A2.txt FCC-18-91A3.docx FCC-18-91A3.pdf FCC-18-91A3.txt FCC-18-91A4.docx FCC-18-91A4.pdf FCC-18-91A4.txt FCC-18-91A5.docx FCC-18-91A5.pdf FCC-18-91A5.txt

AMENDMENT OF PARTS 1 AND 22 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES WITH REGARD TO THE CELLULAR SERVICE, ET AL. The Commission takes additional steps to reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens for Cellular Service licensees. (Dkt No 12-40 10-112 16-138 RM-11510 RM-11660). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2018-07-12 by R&O. (FCC No. 18-92). WTB. FCC-18-92A1.docx FCC-18-92A1.pdf FCC-18-92A1.txt FCC-18-92A2.docx FCC-18-92A2.pdf FCC-18-92A2.txt

ROCKAWAY154 LLC; BROOKLYN, NEW YORK. Notice of Unlicensed Operation issued for FM station operating on frequency 93.7 MHz in Brooklyn, New York. Action by: Regional Director, Region One, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2018-07-12 by Notice. EB. DOC-352621A1.docx DOC-352621A1.pdf DOC-352621A1.txt

WILLIAM D. PUIG; HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA. Notice of Unlicensed Operation issued for radio signals on frequency 92.1 MHz in Homestead, Florida. Action by: Regional Director, Region Two, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2018-07-12 by Notice. EB. DOC-352620A1.docx DOC-352620A1.pdf DOC-352620A1.txt