fcclogoDaily Digest

Federal Communications Commission
445 12th St., SW
Washington, D.C. 20554

Vol. 38 No. 433
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 1-888-835-5322



September 27, 2019


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED SEPTEMBER 27, 2019, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 433:

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Report No: SAT-01417. Released: 2019-09-27. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 19-970). Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY 1-888-835-5322. DA-19-970A1.pdf DA-19-970A1.txt

Report No: REPORT NO. PN-1-190927-01. Released: 2019-09-27. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-359911A1.pdf DOC-359911A1.txt

Released: 2019-09-27. COMMENT DATES ANNOUNCED FOR LPFM TECHNICAL NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING. (DA No. 19-972). (Dkt No 19-193). The Media Bureau Announces Comment Dates in MB Docket No. 19-193, LPFM Technical Rulemaking, for comments addressing the NPRM, FCC 19-74. Comments Due: 2019-10-21. Reply Comments Due: 2019-11-04. MB. DA-19-972A1.docx DA-19-972A1.pdf DA-19-972A1.txt

Released: 2019-09-27. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. DOC-359908A1.pdf DOC-359908A1.txt

Report No: REPORT NO. PN-2-190927-01. Released: 2019-09-27. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-359912A1.pdf DOC-359912A1.txt DOC-359912A2.txt

Report No: REPORT NO. PN-3-190927-01. Released: 2019-09-27. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-359913A1.pdf DOC-359913A1.txt DOC-359913A2.txt

Report No: 29581. Released: 2019-09-27. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-359881A1.pdf DOC-359881A1.txt

Report No: SAT-01416. Released: 2019-09-27. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. Space Station Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-359909A1.pdf DOC-359909A1.txt

Report No: SCL-00252. Released: 2019-09-27. ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER CABLE LANDING LICENSE ACT. (DA No. 19-967). IB. DA-19-967A1.pdf DA-19-967A1.txt

Report No: 49581. Released: 2019-09-27. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-359880A1.pdf DOC-359880A1.txt

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IN THE MATTER OF DAYTONA AIRCRAFT SERVICES, INC. Daytona Aircraft Services agrees to $14K settlement and compliance plan resolving EB investigation into unauthorized operation of GPS re-radiators.. Action by: Deputy Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-09-27 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 19-969). EB. DA-19-969A1.docx DA-19-969A1.pdf

APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTARY TRANSFER OF CONTROL- EMMIS AUSTIN RADIO BROADCASTING COMPANY, LP, BTC-20190618AAS. Letter decision granting Emmis' request for a waiver of the ownership rules to enable it to transfer control of its grandfathered Austin, Texas radio station cluster to its junior partner, Sinclair Telecable.. by LETTER. (DA No. 19-973). MB. DA-19-973A1.doc DA-19-973A1.pdf DA-19-973A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED SEPTEMBER 26, 2019, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 432:

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FCC TAKES STEPS TO REDUCE ACCESS ARBITRAGE. Wasteful Schemes Indirectly Cost Consumers $60-$80 Million Annually. News Release. (Dkt No 18-155). Adopted: 2019-09-26. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-359892A1.docx DOC-359892A1.pdf DOC-359892A1.txt DOC-359892A2.docx DOC-359892A2.pdf DOC-359892A2.txt DOC-359892A3.docx DOC-359892A3.pdf DOC-359892A3.txt DOC-359892A4.docx DOC-359892A4.pdf DOC-359892A4.txt DOC-359892A5.docx DOC-359892A5.pdf DOC-359892A5.txt

FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR 3.5 GHZ AUCTION. The Federal Communications Commission voted to seek comment on proposed application and bidding procedures for the auction of Priority Access Licenses (PALs) in the 3550-3650 MHz portion of the 3.5 GHz Band . News Release. (Dkt No 19-244). Adopted: 2019-09-26. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov. OMR OEA WTB. DOC-359893A1.docx DOC-359893A1.pdf DOC-359893A1.txt DOC-359893A2.docx DOC-359893A2.pdf DOC-359893A2.txt DOC-359893A3.docx DOC-359893A3.pdf DOC-359893A3.txt DOC-359893A4.docx DOC-359893A4.pdf DOC-359893A4.txt DOC-359893A5.docx DOC-359893A5.pdf DOC-359893A5.txt DOC-359893A6.docx DOC-359893A6.pdf DOC-359893A6.txt

FCC MODERNIZES RULES FOR SATELLITE TV SERVICE. The Federal Communications Commission modernized the procedures and rules governing the direct broadcast satellite service, or DBS, which is commonly used to deliver satellite TV. News Release. (Dkt No 06-160). Adopted: 2019-09-26. News Media Contact: Neil Grace at (202) 418-0506, email: Neil.Grace@fcc.gov. OMR IB. DOC-359895A1.docx DOC-359895A1.pdf DOC-359895A1.txt DOC-359895A2.docx DOC-359895A2.pdf DOC-359895A2.txt DOC-359895A3.docx DOC-359895A3.pdf DOC-359895A3.txt

FCC PROPOSES MODERNIZED LOCAL PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR BROADCAST APPLICANTS. The Federal Communications Commission adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) that proposes a modernized and standardized set of rules for local public notice given by broadcast applicants. News Release. (Dkt No 05-6 17-105 17-264). Adopted: 2019-09-26. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov. OMR MB. DOC-359894A1.docx DOC-359894A1.pdf DOC-359894A1.txt DOC-359894A2.docx DOC-359894A2.pdf DOC-359894A2.txt DOC-359894A3.docx DOC-359894A3.pdf DOC-359894A3.txt DOC-359894A4.docx DOC-359894A4.pdf DOC-359894A4.txt

FCC APPROVES $950 MILLION TO HARDEN, IMPROVE, AND EXPAND BROADBAND NETWORKS IN PUERTO RICO AND U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. Investment Will Boost High-Speed Internet Access on Islands . News Release. (Dkt No 18-143 10-90 14-58). Adopted: 2019-09-26. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-359891A1.docx DOC-359891A1.pdf DOC-359891A1.txt DOC-359891A2.docx DOC-359891A2.pdf DOC-359891A2.txt DOC-359891A3.docx DOC-359891A3.pdf DOC-359891A3.txt DOC-359891A4.docx DOC-359891A4.pdf DOC-359891A4.txt DOC-359891A5.docx DOC-359891A5.pdf DOC-359891A5.txt DOC-359891A6.docx DOC-359891A6.pdf DOC-359891A6.txt

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Released: 2019-09-26. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU APPROVES REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL OF PLEADINGS. (DA No. 19-966). WTB. Contact: Paul D'Ari at (202) 418 1550, email: Paul.Dari@fcc.gov. DA-19-966A1.docx DA-19-966A1.pdf DA-19-966A1.txt

Released: 2019-09-26. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ANNOUNCES THE NEXT NATIONAL LIFELINE ELIGIBILITY VERIFIER LAUNCH IN NINE STATES AND ONE FEDERAL TERRITORY. (DA No. 19-968). (Dkt No 11-42). WCB announces that the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier will soft launch on October 11, 2019 in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and Washington. WCB. Contact: Allison Jones at (202) 418-1571. DA-19-968A1.docx DA-19-968A1.pdf DA-19-968A1.txt

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2155 GRAND AVENUE HOLDINGS LLC; BROOKLYN, NEW YORK. Notice of Unlicensed Operation issued for FM station operating on frequency 94.5 MHz in Bronx, New York.. Action by: Regional Director, Region One, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-09-26 by Notice. EB. DOC-359924A1.docx DOC-359924A1.pdf DOC-359924A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF MINORITY COMMUNICATIONS INC., LICENSEE OF STATION KJMC; DES MOINES, IOWA. Notice of Violation issued for violation(s) as noted herein.. by NOV. EB. DOC-359923A1.docx DOC-359923A1.pdf DOC-359923A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF SECTION 73.3580 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS; MODERNIZATION OF MEDIA REGULATION INITIATIVE. FCC proposes rules to modernize and simplify the written and on-air public notices broadcasters must provide upon the filing of certain applications. (Dkt No 17-264 17-105 05-6). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2019-09-26 by FNPRM. (FCC No. 19-97). MB. FCC-19-97A1.docx FCC-19-97A1.pdf FCC-19-97A1.txt FCC-19-97A2.docx FCC-19-97A2.pdf FCC-19-97A2.txt FCC-19-97A3.docx FCC-19-97A3.pdf FCC-19-97A3.txt FCC-19-97A4.docx FCC-19-97A4.pdf FCC-19-97A4.txt

JOSE MATA PICHARDO; BRONX, NEW YORK. Notice of Unlicensed Operation issued for FM station operating on frequency 94.5 MHz in Bronx, New York.. Action by: Regional Director, Region One, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2019-09-26 by Notice. EB. DOC-359925A1.docx DOC-359925A1.pdf DOC-359925A1.txt