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	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 37 No. 149	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 August 3, 2018

Report No: 49292. Released: 2018-08-03. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-353206A1.pdf DOC-353206A1.txt

Released: 2018-08-03. AUCTIONS OF UPPER MICROWAVE FLEXIBLE USE LICENSE FOR NEXT GENERATION WIRELESS SERVICES; NOTICE AND FILING REQUIREMENTS, MINIMUM OPENING BIDS, UPFRONT PAYMENTS, AND OTHER PROCEDURES FOR AUCTIONS 101 (28 GHZ) AND 109 (24 GHZ). (Dkt No 18-85). FCC establishes the application and bidding procedures for the upcoming auctions of UMFUS licenses in the 28 GHz and 24 GHz bands. (FCC No. 18-109). WTB. Action by: the Commission. FCC-18-109A1.docx FCC-18-109A1.pdf FCC-18-109A1.txt FCC-18-109A2.docx FCC-18-109A2.pdf FCC-18-109A2.txt FCC-18-109A3.docx FCC-18-109A3.pdf FCC-18-109A3.txt FCC-18-109A4.docx FCC-18-109A4.pdf FCC-18-109A4.txt FCC-18-109A5.docx FCC-18-109A5.pdf FCC-18-109A5.txt

Released: 2018-08-03. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON DISH REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF AWS-4 AND H-BLOCK EMISSION LIMITS. (DA No. 18-813). (Dkt No 18-237). WTB seeks comment on the request of DISH Network Corporation (DISH), for waiver of Sections 27.53(h)(1) and 27.53(h)(2)(iv) of the Commission's rules . Comments Due: 2018-08-20. Reply Comments Due: 2018-08-30. WTB. Contact: Madelaine Maior at (202) 418-1466, email: Madelaine.Maior@fcc.gov. DA-18-813A1.doc DA-18-813A1.pdf DA-18-813A1.txt

Report No: 29292. Released: 2018-08-03. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-353207A1.pdf DOC-353207A1.txt

ELECTRO-MATIC VISUAL, INC., ORDER AND CONSENT DECREE. Resolves an investigation into whether Electro-Matic marketed LED signs used in digital billboards and other commercial and industrial applications, in violation of the Commission's equipment marketing rules. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2018-08-03 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 18-696). EB. DA-18-696A1.pdf DA-18-696A1.txt

FCC SPEEDS ACCESS TO UTILITY POLES TO PROMOTE BROADBAND, 5G DEPLOYMENT. Access to Polls Must Be Swift, Predictable, and Affordable. News Release. (Dkt No 17-84 17-79). Adopted: 2018-08-02. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-353230A1.docx DOC-353230A1.pdf DOC-353230A1.txt DOC-353230A2.docx DOC-353230A2.pdf DOC-353230A2.txt DOC-353230A3.docx DOC-353230A3.pdf DOC-353230A3.txt DOC-353230A4.docx DOC-353230A4.pdf DOC-353230A4.txt DOC-353230A5.docx DOC-353230A5.pdf DOC-353230A5.txt

FCC ESTABLISHES INCUBATOR PROGRAM PROCEDURES TO INCREASE DIVERSITY IN THE BROADCAST INDUSTRY . NEWS RELEASE (Agenda Item). News Release. (Dkt No 17-289). Adopted: 2018-08-02. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov. OMR MB. DOC-353234A1.docx DOC-353234A1.pdf DOC-353234A1.txt DOC-353234A2.docx DOC-353234A2.pdf DOC-353234A2.txt DOC-353234A3.docx DOC-353234A3.pdf DOC-353234A3.txt DOC-353234A4.docx DOC-353234A4.pdf DOC-353234A4.txt DOC-353234A5.docx DOC-353234A5.pdf DOC-353234A5.txt

FCC SEEKS COMMENTS ON LAUNCHING TELEHEALTH PILOT PROGRAM. Highlights the Benefits of Broadband to Deliver 'Connected Care Everywhere' . News Release. (Dkt No 18-213). Adopted: 2018-08-02. News Media Contact: Katie Gorscak at (202) 418-2156, email: Katie.Gorscak@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-353231A1.docx DOC-353231A1.pdf DOC-353231A1.txt DOC-353231A2.docx DOC-353231A2.pdf DOC-353231A2.txt DOC-353231A3.docx DOC-353231A3.pdf DOC-353231A3.txt DOC-353231A4.docx DOC-353231A4.pdf DOC-353231A4.txt DOC-353231A5.docx DOC-353231A5.pdf DOC-353231A5.txt

FCC ESTABLISHES PROCEDURES FOR FIRST 5G SPECTRUM AUCTIONS. 28 GHz Auction Scheduled to Commence on November 14 . News Release. (Dkt No 18-85). Adopted: 2018-08-02. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov. OMR WTB. DOC-353228A1.docx DOC-353228A1.pdf DOC-353228A1.txt DOC-353228A2.docx DOC-353228A2.pdf DOC-353228A2.txt DOC-353228A3.docx DOC-353228A3.pdf DOC-353228A3.txt DOC-353228A4.docx DOC-353228A4.pdf DOC-353228A4.txt DOC-353228A5.docx DOC-353228A5.pdf DOC-353228A5.txt

FCC PROPOSES RULES TO REIMBURSE LPTV, TV TRANSLATOR, AND FM STATIONS FOR INCENTIVE AUCTION-RELATED EXPENSES. Action Implements 2018 Reimbursement Expansion Act . News Release. (Dkt No 18-214 12-268). Adopted: 2018-08-02. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov. OMR MB. DOC-353233A1.docx DOC-353233A1.pdf DOC-353233A1.txt DOC-353233A2.docx DOC-353233A2.pdf DOC-353233A2.txt DOC-353233A3.docx DOC-353233A3.pdf DOC-353233A3.txt DOC-353233A4.docx DOC-353233A4.pdf DOC-353233A4.txt

FCC PROPOSES STEPS TOWARDS AUCTION OF 37 GHZ, 39 GHZ, AND 47 GHZ BANDS. NEWS RELEASE(Agenda Item). News Release. (Dkt No 14-177). Adopted: 2018-08-02. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov. OMR WTB. DOC-353229A1.docx DOC-353229A1.pdf DOC-353229A1.txt DOC-353229A2.docx DOC-353229A2.pdf DOC-353229A2.txt DOC-353229A3.docx DOC-353229A3.pdf DOC-353229A3.txt DOC-353229A4.docx DOC-353229A4.pdf DOC-353229A4.txt DOC-353229A5.docx DOC-353229A5.pdf DOC-353229A5.txt

FCC APPROVES CARR'S PROPOSAL TO EXPAND TELEHEALTH. by News Release. News Media Contact: Evan Swarztrauber at (202) 418-2261, email: Evan.Swarztrauber@fcc.gov. CMMR OCBC. DOC-353240A1.docx DOC-353240A1.pdf DOC-353240A1.txt

Report No: NCD-2828. Released: 2018-08-02. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY CENTURYLINK/QWEST CORPORATION. (Dkt No 18-233). WCB. Contact: Rodney McDonald at (202) 418-7513, email: Rodney.McDonald@fcc.gov or Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-353236A1.docx DOC-353236A1.pdf DOC-353236A1.txt

Released: 2018-08-02. WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF INFORMAL WORKING GROUP TWO. (DA No. 18-804). (Dkt No 16-185). IB. Contact: Michael Mullinix at (202) 418-0491, email: Michael.Mullinix@fcc.gov. DA-18-804A1.doc DA-18-804A1.pdf DA-18-804A1.txt

Released: 2018-08-02. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF MATRIX TELECOM, LLC AND MATRIX TELECOM OF VIRGINIA, LLC TO LINGO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC. (DA No. 18-811). (Dkt No 18-216). Comments Due: 2018-08-16. Reply Comments Due: 2018-08-23. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Gregory Kwan at (202) 418-1191. DA-18-811A1.doc DA-18-811A1.pdf DA-18-811A1.txt

Released: 2018-08-02. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF 911 RELIABILITY CERTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR ANNUAL RELIABILITY CERTIFICATIONS. (DA No. 18-809). (Dkt No 13-75 11-60). The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau announces that the Commission's 911 Reliability Certification System is now open for filing annual reliability certifications, which are due on October 15. PSHSB. Contact: John Healy at (202) 418-2448, email: John.Healy@fcc.gov or Jennifer Holtz at (202) 418-2336, email: Jennifer.Holtz@fcc.gov. DA-18-809A1.doc DA-18-809A1.pdf DA-18-809A1.txt

TELEPHONE NUMBER PORTABILITY. Extends Waiver for Numbering Rules for Providers Affected by Hurricanes . (Dkt No 95-116 99-200). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 2018-08-02 by ORDER. (DA No. 18-808). WCB. DA-18-808A1.docx DA-18-808A1.pdf DA-18-808A1.txt

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, STATE OF TEXAS. Granted the waiver request. Action by: Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 2018-08-02 by ORDER. (DA No. 18-810). PSHSB. DA-18-810A1.docx DA-18-810A1.pdf DA-18-810A1.txt

BEIN SPORTS, LLC, COMPLAINANT, V. COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C., AND COMCAST CORPORATION, DEFENDANT. Dismissing the program carriage complaint filed by beIn Sports, LLC against Comcast Cable Communications, LLC and Comcast Corporation. (Dkt No 18-90). Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2018-08-02 by MO&O. (DA No. 18-812). MB. DA-18-812A1.doc DA-18-812A1.pdf DA-18-812A1.txt