Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 39 No. 546	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 March 16, 2020

Released: 2020-03-16. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU PROVIDES GUIDANCE TO COMMERCIAL RADIO SERVICE PROVIDERS REGARDING UPCOMING CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH FIVE-YEAR WIRELESS E911 LOCATION ACCURACY BENCHMARK. (DA No. 20-278). (Dkt No 07-114). PSHSB Provides Guidance on E911 Certification Deadline. PSHSB. Contact: John Evanoff at (202) 418-0848, email: John.Evanoff@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen at (202) 418-1162, email: Rochelle.Cohen@fcc.gov. DA-20-278A1.docx DA-20-278A1.pdf DA-20-278A1.txt

Report No: 29695. Released: 2020-03-16. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-363026A1.pdf DOC-363026A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-200316-01. Released: 2020-03-16. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-363054A1.pdf DOC-363054A1.txt

Report No: PN-3-200316-01. Released: 2020-03-16. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-363055A1.pdf DOC-363055A1.txt

Released: 2020-03-16. COMMENT AND REPLY COMMENT DATES SET FOR PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF NEW TRUTH-IN-BILLING REQUIREMENTS IN THE TELEVISION VIEWER PROTECTION ACT OF 2019. (DA No. 20-277). (Dkt No 20-61). Comments Due: 2020-04-06. Reply Comments Due: 2020-04-13. MB. Contact: Raelynn Remy at (202) 418-2120, email: Raelynn.Remy@fcc.gov or. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov. DA-20-277A1.docx DA-20-277A1.pdf DA-20-277A1.txt

Report No: PN-1-200316-01. Released: 2020-03-16. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-363053A1.pdf DOC-363053A1.txt

Report No: 636. Released: 2020-03-16. MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. MB. DOC-363035A1.docx DOC-363035A1.pdf DOC-363035A1.txt

Report No: 49695. Released: 2020-03-16. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-363025A1.pdf DOC-363025A1.txt

CHAIRMAN PAI WELCOMES ADOPTION OF HIS PROPOSAL TO INCREASE RURAL HEALTH CARE FUNDING. COVID-19 Presents Serious Challenges to Healthcare Providers, and They Need Enhanced Connectivity to Provide Vital Services to Americans. by News Release. News Media Contact: Tina Pelkey at (202) 418-0536, email: Tina.Pelkey@fcc.gov. WCB. DOC-363046A1.docx DOC-363046A1.pdf DOC-363046A1.txt

COMMISSIONER STARKS STATEMENT ON BROADBAND AND TELEPHONE COMPANIES' PLEDGE TO KEEP AMERICANS CONNECTED. by STMT. News Media Contact: Austin Bonner at (202) 418-2500, email: Austin.Bonner@fcc.gov. OCGS. DOC-363045A1.docx DOC-363045A1.pdf DOC-363045A1.txt

Released: 2020-03-13. UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND – STUDY AREA WAIVER. (DA No. 20-271). (Dkt No 96-45). Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on two petitions for a study area waiver of the definition of \"study area\" filed by West River Telecommunications Cooperative (WRTC) and CenturyLink. Comments Due: 2020-04-13. Reply Comments Due: 2020-04-28. WCB. Contact: Abdel Eqab at (202) 418-0863, email: Abdel.Eqab@fcc.gov. DA-20-271A1.docx DA-20-271A1.pdf DA-20-271A1.txt

RURAL HEALTH CARE SUPPORT MECHANISM. Commission acts to support Telehealth and Rural Health Care Providers by fully funding all FY2019 demand in the Rural Healthcare Program. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2020-03-13 by ORDER. (FCC No. 20-30). WCB. FCC-20-30A1.docx FCC-20-30A1.pdf FCC-20-30A1.txt

FCC PROVIDES T-MOBILE TEMPORARY ACCESS TO ADDITIONAL SPECTRUM TO HELP KEEP AMERICANS CONNECTED DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. The FCC granted Special Temporary Authority to T-Mobile U.S.A. to use additional spectrum in the 600 MHz Band to help it meet increased customer demand for broadband during the coronavirus pandemic. . by News Release. News Media Contact: Tina Pelkey at (202) 418-0536, email: Tina.Pelkey@fcc.gov. WTB. DOC-363051A1.docx DOC-363051A1.pdf DOC-363051A1.txt