Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 38 No. 489	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 December 19, 2019

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL O'RIELLY ON RECENT 9-1-1 FEE DIVERSION REPORT. by STMT. CMMR OCMO. Contact: Joel Miller @ 202-418-2300. DOC-361475A1.docx DOC-361475A1.pdf DOC-361475A1.txt

FCC CHAIRMAN ANNOUNCES THAT IMPROVED WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERTS NOW AVAILABLE. by News Release. News Media Contact: Tina Pelkey, 202.418.0536, tina.pelkey@fcc.gov. OMR PSHSB. DOC-361468A1.docx DOC-361468A1.pdf DOC-361468A1.txt

FCC ISSUES ANNUAL REPORT ON STATE 911 FEES. by News Release. News Media Contact: Tina Pelkey, (202) 418-0536, tina.pelkey@fcc.gov. OMR PSHSB. DOC-361479A1.docx DOC-361479A1.pdf DOC-361479A1.txt

Released: 2019-12-19. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ASSETS OF TALK AMERICA SERVICES, LLC BY WINDSTREAM COMMUNICATIONS, LLC AND AFFILIATES. (DA No. 19-1299). (Dkt No 19-326). Comments Due: 2020-01-02. Reply Comments Due: 2020-01-09. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson 202-4181394 or Dennis Johnson 202-418-0809. DA-19-1299A1.docx DA-19-1299A1.pdf DA-19-1299A1.txt

Released: 2019-12-19. COMMENTS INVITED ON SECTION 214 APPLICATION(S) TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC NON-DOMINANT CARRIER TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE(S) IN RESPONSE TO COPPER RETIREMENT(S). (DA No. 19-1296). (Dkt No 19-362 19-373). Comments Due: 2020-01-03. WCB. Contact: Kimberly Jackson, (202) 418-7393, Kimberly.Jackson@fcc.gov. DA-19-1296A1.docx DA-19-1296A1.pdf DA-19-1296A1.txt

Report No: 29637. Released: 2019-12-19. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. Contact: James.Bradshaw. DOC-361437A1.pdf DOC-361437A1.txt

Report No: 3138. Released: 2019-12-19. PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION IN PROCEEDING. (Dkt No 18-143 10-90 14-58). CGB. DOC-361470A1.docx DOC-361470A1.pdf DOC-361470A1.txt

Report No: REPORT NO. PN-3-191219-01. Released: 2019-12-19. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-361461A1.pdf DOC-361461A1.txt DOC-361461A2.txt

Report No: REPORT NO. PN-2-191219-01. Released: 2019-12-19. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-361460A1.pdf DOC-361460A1.txt DOC-361460A2.txt

Report No: 49637. Released: 2019-12-19. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. Contact: James.Bradshaw. DOC-361436A1.pdf DOC-361436A1.txt

Report No: REPORT NO. PN-1-191219-01. Released: 2019-12-19. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-361459A1.pdf DOC-361459A1.txt DOC-361459A2.txt

Released: 2019-12-19. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU AND PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCE TEMPORARY FILING FREEZE ON THE ACCEPTANCE AND PROCESSING OF PART 90 APPLICATIONS FOR CERTAIN 5850-5925 MHZ (5.9 GHZ BAND) SPECTRUM. (DA No. 19-1298). (Dkt No 19-138). Bureaus announce a temporary freeze, effective on December 19, 2019, on the acceptance and processing of new and expanded use applications related to part 90 services operating in certain portions of the 5.9 GHz band.. WTB PSHSB. DA-19-1298A1.pdf DA-19-1298A1.txt

Released: 2019-12-19. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES THAT FEMA'S INTEGRATED PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM (IPAWS) IS READY TO SUPPORT CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERTS (WEA). (DA No. 19-1297). (Dkt No 15-91 15-94). PSHSB. Contact: Maureen Bizhko. News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen. Action by: PSHSB. DA-19-1297A1.docx DA-19-1297A1.pdf DA-19-1297A1.txt

COMMISSIONER ROSENWORCEL RELEASES NEW PODCAST EPISODE FEATURING CONGRESSWOMAN NYDIA VELAZQUEZ. by Statement. OCJR. DOC-361465A1.docx DOC-361465A1.pdf DOC-361465A1.txt

SPACE EXPLORATION HOLDINGS, LLC REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF THE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SPACEX NGSO SATELLITE SYSTEM. SpaceX was granted authority to further modify its previously authorized non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite constellation using Ku- and Ka-band spectrum. Action by: Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-19 by Order Authorization. (DA No. 19-1294). IB. DA-19-1294A1.docx DA-19-1294A1.pdf DA-19-1294A1.txt

NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE, CTC MEDIA GROUP, W282CQ, BRIDGETON, NORTH CAROLINA. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $1,500 to CTC Media Group for failure to timely file a license renewal application for FM translator station W282CQ, Bridgeton, North Carolina. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-19 by MO&O. (DA No. 19-1285). MB. DA-19-1285A1.docx DA-19-1285A1.pdf DA-19-1285A1.txt

NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE, SOUTH CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL, WSEQ-LP, HUDSON, NORTH CAROLINA. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $1,500 to South Caldwell High School for failure to timely file a license renewal application for Station WSEQ-LP, Hudson, North Carolina. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-19 by MO&O. (DA No. 19-1287). MB. DA-19-1287A1.docx DA-19-1287A1.pdf DA-19-1287A1.txt

NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE, PIRATE RADIO GROUP, LLC, W281CH, WASHINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $1,500 to Pirate Radio Group, LLC, for failure to timely file a license renewal application for FM translator station W281CH, Washington, North Carolina. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-19 by MO&O. (DA No. 19-1284). MB. DA-19-1284A1.docx DA-19-1284A1.pdf DA-19-1284A1.txt

NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE, THE CHURCH OF GOD, INC. EMMANUEL, WVOY-LP, JEFFERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $1,500 to The Church of God, Inc. Emmanuel for failure to timely file a license renewal application for Station WVOY-LP, Jefferson, South Carolina. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-19 by MO&O. (DA No. 19-1288). MB. DA-19-1288A1.docx DA-19-1288A1.pdf DA-19-1288A1.txt

NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE, RADIO HATTERAS, INC., WHDZ(FM), BUXTON, NORTH CAROLINA. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $3,000 to Radio Hatteras, Inc., for failure to timely file a license renewal application for Station WHDZ(FM), Buxton, North Carolina. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-19 by MO&O. (DA No. 19-1286). MB. DA-19-1286A1.docx DA-19-1286A1.pdf DA-19-1286A1.txt

Released: 2019-12-18. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES AGENDA FOR 2.5 GHZ RURAL TRIBAL WINDOW WORKSHOP ON JANUARY 14, 2020. (Dkt No 18-120). WTB. Contact: email: RuralTribalWindow@fcc.gov or call Susan Mort at (202) 418-2429. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov. DOC-361448A1.docx DOC-361448A1.pdf DOC-361448A1.txt

Released: 2019-12-18. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF THE NATIONAL LIFELINE ELIGIBILITY VERIFIER FOR ALL NEW ENROLLMENTS IN NINE STATES. (DA No. 19-1289). (Dkt No 11-42). WCB announces the launch of the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier for all new enrollments in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Washington. WCB. Contact: Allison Jones at (202) 418-1571. DA-19-1289A1.docx DA-19-1289A1.pdf DA-19-1289A1.txt

Released: 2019-12-18. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ANNOUNCES THE NEXT NATIONAL LIFELINE ELIGIBILITY VERIFIER LAUNCH IN THREE STATES. (DA No. 19-1290). (Dkt No 11-42). WCB announces the soft launch of the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier in California, Oregon, and Texas, effective Friday, December 20, 2019. WCB. Contact: Allison Jones at (202) 418-1571. DA-19-1290A1.docx DA-19-1290A1.pdf DA-19-1290A1.txt

Released: 2019-12-18. NOTICE OF EFFECTIVE DATE OF LEASED ACCESS RULES REQUIRING OMB APPROVAL. (DA No. 19-1293). (Dkt No 07-42 17-105). Revised sections 76.970(h) and 76.975(e) are effective December 18, 2019.. MB. Contact: Diana Sokolow at (202) 418-2120, email: Diana.Sokolow@fcc.gov. DA-19-1293A1.doc DA-19-1293A1.pdf DA-19-1293A1.txt

ORDER GRANTING EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE REPLY COMMENTS. The Media Bureau grants a request for an extension of the reply comment date in MB Docket 19-363. (Dkt No 19-363). Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Reply Comments Due: 2020-01-28. Adopted: 2019-12-18 by ORDER. (DA No. 19-1292). MB. DA-19-1292A1.docx DA-19-1292A1.pdf DA-19-1292A1.txt

LAKE COUNTY, MINNESOTA AND NORTHEAST RURAL SERVICES, INC. RBE WAIVER PETITIONS. WCB considers RBE waiver petitions of Lake County, Minnesota and Northeast Rural Services, Inc. in which petitioners seek to relinquish their status as rural broadband experiments universal service funding recipients in certain study areas. (Dkt No 10-90 14-259). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 2019-12-18 by ORDER. (DA No. 19-1295). WCB. DA-19-1295A1.docx DA-19-1295A1.pdf DA-19-1295A1.txt