Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 38 No. 317	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 April 15, 2019

Released: 2019-04-15. MEDIA BUREAU IMPLEMENTS LICENSING AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS) ELECTRONIC FLING FOR RADIO STATIONS. (DA No. 19-284). The Media Bureau implements LMS electronic filing for radio station license renewal applications and EEO Program Reports. MB. Contact: Michael Wagner at (202) 418-2775, email: Michael.Wagner@fcc.gov or Tom Hutton at (202) 418-7266, email: Tom.Hutton@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov. DA-19-284A1.docx DA-19-284A1.pdf DA-19-284A1.txt

Report No: 29465. Released: 2019-04-15. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-356973A1.pdf DOC-356973A1.txt

Report No: 49465. Released: 2019-04-15. BROADCAST ACTIONS. Broadcast Actions. MB. DOC-357002A1.pdf DOC-357002A1.txt

Released: 2019-04-15. MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCES PROCEDURES FOR 2019-2022 RADIO LICENSE RENEWAL CYCLE. (DA No. 19-285). The Media Bureau announces revisions to license renewal procedures and radio license renewal cycle to commence on June 3, 2019. MB. Contact: Michael Wagner at (202) 418-2775, email: Michael.Wagner@fcc.gov or Tom Hutton at (202) 418-7266, email: Tom.Hutton@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov. DA-19-285A1.docx DA-19-285A1.pdf DA-19-285A1.txt

REMARKS OF FCC COMMISSIONER MICHAEL O'RIELLY BEFORE THE NTCA - THE RURAL BROADBAND ASSOCIATION'S \"LEGISLATIVE & POLICY CONFERENCE\". CMMR OCMO. COMMISSIONER O'RIELLY SPEECH. DOC-357001A1.docx DOC-357001A1.pdf DOC-357001A1.txt

USE OF SPECTRUM BANDS ABOVE 24 GHZ FOR MOBILE RADIO SERVICES. The Commission allows FSS earth stations to be individually licensed in the 50 GHz band, establishes a process for the Department of Defense to operate on a shared basis in the Upper 37 GHz band in limited circumstances. (Dkt No 14-177). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2019-04-12 by R&O. (FCC No. 19-30). WTB. FCC-19-30A1.doc FCC-19-30A1.pdf FCC-19-30A1.txt FCC-19-30A2.docx FCC-19-30A2.pdf FCC-19-30A2.txt FCC-19-30A3.docx FCC-19-30A3.pdf FCC-19-30A3.txt FCC-19-30A4.docx FCC-19-30A4.pdf FCC-19-30A4.txt FCC-19-30A5.docx FCC-19-30A5.pdf FCC-19-30A5.txt FCC-19-30A6.docx FCC-19-30A6.pdf FCC-19-30A6.txt

FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR NEXT 5G SPECTRUM AUCTION, LARGEST AIRWAVES AUCTION IN UNITED STATES TO DATE. First Steps in Auction of Upper 37 GHz, 39GHz, and 47 GHz Bands Critical to Ensuring U.S. Leadership in 5G . News Release. (Dkt No 19-59). Adopted: 2019-04-12. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov. OMR WTB OEA. DOC-356984A1.docx DOC-356984A1.pdf DOC-356984A1.txt DOC-356984A2.docx DOC-356984A2.pdf DOC-356984A2.txt DOC-356984A3.docx DOC-356984A3.pdf DOC-356984A3.txt DOC-356984A4.docx DOC-356984A4.pdf DOC-356984A4.txt DOC-356984A5.docx DOC-356984A5.pdf DOC-356984A5.txt

FCC PROPOSES TO MODERNIZE RULE FOR OVER-THE-AIR RECEPTION DEVICES TO PREPARE FOR 5G FUTURE. NEWS RELEASE (AGENDA ITEM). News Release. (Dkt No 19-71). Adopted: 2019-04-12. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov. OMR WTB. DOC-356987A1.docx DOC-356987A1.pdf DOC-356987A1.txt DOC-356987A2.docx DOC-356987A2.pdf DOC-356987A2.txt DOC-356987A3.docx DOC-356987A3.pdf DOC-356987A3.txt DOC-356987A4.docx DOC-356987A4.pdf DOC-356987A4.txt DOC-356987A5.docx DOC-356987A5.pdf DOC-356987A5.txt DOC-356987A6.docx DOC-356987A6.pdf DOC-356987A6.txt

FCC ELIMINATES OUTDATED CHANNEL LINEUP REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO CABLE OPERATORS. NEWS RELEASE (AGENDA ITEM). News Release. (Dkt No 18-92 17-105). Adopted: 2019-04-12. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov. OMR MB. DOC-356988A1.docx DOC-356988A1.pdf DOC-356988A1.txt DOC-356988A2.docx DOC-356988A2.pdf DOC-356988A2.txt DOC-356988A3.docx DOC-356988A3.pdf DOC-356988A3.txt DOC-356988A4.docx DOC-356988A4.pdf DOC-356988A4.txt DOC-356988A5.docx DOC-356988A5.pdf DOC-356988A5.txt

FCC REPEALS UNNECESSARY POLICY THAT RAISES RURAL PHONE RATES. 'Rate Floor' Outlived Usefulness, Hurts Vulnerable Consumers. News Release. (Dkt No 10-90). Adopted: 2019-04-12. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-356990A1.docx DOC-356990A1.pdf DOC-356990A1.txt DOC-356990A2.docx DOC-356990A2.pdf DOC-356990A2.txt DOC-356990A3.docx DOC-356990A3.pdf DOC-356990A3.txt DOC-356990A4.docx DOC-356990A4.pdf DOC-356990A4.txt DOC-356990A5.docx DOC-356990A5.pdf DOC-356990A5.txt DOC-356990A6.docx DOC-356990A6.pdf DOC-356990A6.txt

FCC ELIMINATES OUTDATED, BURDENSOME PHONE COMPANY REGULATIONS. Requirements Provide No Consumer Benefit, Divert Resources from Next-Generation Networks and Services. News Release. (Dkt No 18-141 00-175). Adopted: 2019-04-12. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-356989A1.docx DOC-356989A1.pdf DOC-356989A1.txt DOC-356989A2.docx DOC-356989A2.pdf DOC-356989A2.txt DOC-356989A3.docx DOC-356989A3.pdf DOC-356989A3.txt DOC-356989A4.docx DOC-356989A4.pdf DOC-356989A4.txt DOC-356989A5.docx DOC-356989A5.pdf DOC-356989A5.txt DOC-356989A6.docx DOC-356989A6.pdf DOC-356989A6.txt

FCC TAKES STEPS TO MAKE MILLIMETER WAVE SPECTRUM AVAILABLE FOR 5G AND OTHER ADVANCED SERVICES. NEWS RELEASE (AGENDA ITEM). News Release. (Dkt No 14-177). Adopted: 2019-04-12. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov. OMR WTB. DOC-356986A1.docx DOC-356986A1.pdf DOC-356986A1.txt DOC-356986A2.docx DOC-356986A2.pdf DOC-356986A2.txt DOC-356986A3.docx DOC-356986A3.pdf DOC-356986A3.txt DOC-356986A4.docx DOC-356986A4.pdf DOC-356986A4.txt DOC-356986A5.docx DOC-356986A5.pdf DOC-356986A5.txt DOC-356986A6.docx DOC-356986A6.pdf DOC-356986A6.txt

FCC CHAIRMAN PAI ANNOUNCES MAJOR INITIATIVES TO PROMOTE U.S. LEADERSHIP ON 5G AND CONNECT RURAL AMERICANS TO HIGH-SPEED INTERNET AT WHITE HOUSE EVENT. FACT SHEET. by FACT SHEET. News Media Contact: Tina Pelkey at (202) 418-0536, email: Tina.Pelkey@fcc.gov. OMR OCHAP. Contact: .. DOC-356995A1.docx DOC-356995A1.pdf DOC-356995A1.txt

Released: 2019-04-12. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES REGION 42 (VIRGINIA) REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEES TO HOLD 700 MHZ AND 800 MHZ PLANNING MEETINGS. (DA No. 19-283). (Dkt No 91-300 02-378). PSHSB. DA-19-283A1.docx DA-19-283A1.pdf DA-19-283A1.txt

REMARKS OF FCC CHAIRMAN AJIT PAI AT THE WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON, DC. OMR OCHAP. CHAIRMAN PAI SPEECH. DOC-356994A1.docx DOC-356994A1.pdf DOC-356994A1.txt

CHANNEL LINEUP REQUIREMENTS - SECTIONS 76.1705 AND 76.1700(A)(4); MODERNIZATION OF MEDIA REGULATION INITIATIVE. The Commission eliminates outdated rules requiring cable operators to maintain a channel lineup at their local office and make their channel lineups available via their online public inspection file. (Dkt No 18-92 17-105). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2019-04-12 by R&O. (FCC No. 19-33). MB. FCC-19-33A1.docx FCC-19-33A1.pdf FCC-19-33A1.txt

UPDATING THE COMMISSION'S RULE FOR OVER-THE-AIR RECEPTION DEVICES. The Commission proposes to modernize the rule for over-the-air reception devices (OTARD) to facilitate the deployment of modern fixed wireless infrastructure. (Dkt No 19-71). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2019-04-12 by NPRM. (FCC No. 19-36). WTB. FCC-19-36A1.doc FCC-19-36A1.pdf FCC-19-36A1.txt FCC-19-36A2.docx FCC-19-36A2.pdf FCC-19-36A2.txt FCC-19-36A3.docx FCC-19-36A3.pdf FCC-19-36A3.txt FCC-19-36A4.docx FCC-19-36A4.pdf FCC-19-36A4.txt FCC-19-36A5.docx FCC-19-36A5.pdf FCC-19-36A5.txt FCC-19-36A6.docx FCC-19-36A6.pdf FCC-19-36A6.txt