fcclogoDaily Digest

Federal Communications Commission
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Washington, D.C. 20554

Vol. 39 No. 548
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 1-888-835-5322



March 18, 2020


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Report No: SES-02251. Released: 2020-03-18. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. re: Satellite Radio Applications Accepted For Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-363128A1.pdf DOC-363128A1.txt

Report No: 14828. Released: 2020-03-18. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB PSHSB. DOC-363095A1.pdf

Report No: 14837. Released: 2020-03-18. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASE NOTIFICATIONS, DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY. EVENT APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY ANNUAL REPORTS ACTION. WTB. DOC-363100A1.pdf DOC-363100A1.txt

Report No: 29697. Released: 2020-03-18. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-363085A1.pdf DOC-363085A1.txt

Report No: 49697. Released: 2020-03-18. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-363084A1.pdf DOC-363084A1.txt

Report No: 14827. Released: 2020-03-18. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB. DOC-363094A1.pdf

Report No: PN-1-200318-01. Released: 2020-03-18. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-363118A1.pdf DOC-363118A1.txt

Report No: 14823. Released: 2020-03-18. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB. DOC-363105A1.pdf

Report No: 14829. Released: 2020-03-18. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB PSHSB. DOC-363108A1.pdf

Report No: CWS 20-18. Released: 2020-03-18. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION, ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIONS. WTB. DOC-363021A1.pdf DOC-363021A1.txt

Report No: PN-3-200318-01. Released: 2020-03-18. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-363120A1.pdf DOC-363120A1.txt

Report No: 14824. Released: 2020-03-18. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB PSHSB. DOC-363093A1.pdf

Released: 2020-03-18. FCC SCHEDULES APRIL 28 ELECTRONIC-ONLY MEETING OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON DIVERSITY AND DIGITAL EMPOWERMENT. (DA No. 20-292). (Dkt No 17-208). Diversity Advisory Committee to Meet Electronically on April 28, 2020. MB. Contact: Jamila Bess Johnson at (202) 418-2608, email: Jamila-Bess.Johnson@fcc.gov, Julie Saulnier at (202) 418-1598, email: Julie.Saulnier@fcc.gov or Jamile Kadre at (202) 418-2245, email: Jamile.Kadre@fcc.gov.. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov. DA-20-292A1.docx DA-20-292A1.pdf DA-20-292A1.txt

Report No: 14836. Released: 2020-03-18. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, AND DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED. FOR FILING. WTB PSHSB. DOC-363097A1.pdf DOC-363097A1.txt

Report No: 14830. Released: 2020-03-18. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB. DOC-363109A1.pdf

Report No: 14838. Released: 2020-03-18. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASE NOTIFICATIONS, DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE. ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY ANNUAL REPORTS ACTION. WTB PSHSB. DOC-363099A1.pdf DOC-363099A1.txt

Report No: 14822. Released: 2020-03-18. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB. DOC-363092A1.pdf DOC-363092A1.txt

Report No: 14833. Released: 2020-03-18. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB PSHSB. DOC-363112A1.pdf

Report No: SES-02250. Released: 2020-03-18. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION. re: Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-363127A1.pdf DOC-363127A1.txt

Report No: 14835. Released: 2020-03-18. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, AND DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR. FILING. WTB. DOC-363098A1.pdf

Report No: 14826. Released: 2020-03-18. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB. DOC-363107A1.pdf DOC-363107A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-200318-01. Released: 2020-03-18. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-363119A1.pdf DOC-363119A1.txt

Report No: 14832. Released: 2020-03-18. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB. DOC-363110A1.pdf DOC-363110A1.txt

Released: 2020-03-18. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION GRANTED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LONSDALE TELEPHONE CO. TO RURAL COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING CORPORATION. (DA No. 20-293). (Dkt No 20-24). WCB. Contact: Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809. DA-20-293A1.docx DA-20-293A1.pdf DA-20-293A1.txt

Report No: 14825. Released: 2020-03-18. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB PSHSB. DOC-363106A1.pdf DOC-363106A1.txt

Report No: 14831. Released: 2020-03-18. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB PSHSB. DOC-363111A1.pdf

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NATIONAL ACCESS LONG DISTANCE, INC. Resolved the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 2020-03-17 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-287). CGB. DA-20-287A1.docx

OFFICE OF MANAGING DIRECTOR DISMISSES AS MOOT EIGHT PETITIONS FOR WAIVER OR DEFERRAL OF INTERSTATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS REGULATORY FEE PAYMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017. Office of Managing Director dismisses as moot eight petitions for waiver or deferral of Interstate Telecommunications Service Providers regulatory fee payments for fiscal year 2017. Action by: the Managing Director. Adopted: 2020-03-18 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-279). OMD. DA-20-279A1.docx DA-20-279A1.pdf DA-20-279A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MARCH 17, 2020, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 547:

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FCC WAIVES LIFELINE PROGRAM RULES TO HELP LOW-INCOME CONSUMERS DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. Agency's Latest Step to Keep Americans Connected During COVID-19 Outbreak. by News Release. News Media Contact: Katie Gorscak at (202) 418-2156, email: Katie.Gorscak@fcc.gov. WCB. DOC-363104A1.docx DOC-363104A1.pdf DOC-363104A1.txt

CHAIRMAN PAI COMMENDS BROADCASTERS' CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE AND CALLS FOR FURTHER ACTION. Pai Asks Broadcasters to Air Public Service Announcements Promoting Social Distancing. by News Release. News Media Contact: Tina Pelkey at (202) 418-0536, email: Tina.Pelkey@fcc.gov. MB. DOC-363102A1.docx DOC-363102A1.pdf DOC-363102A1.txt

FCC PROVIDES U.S. CELLULAR TEMPORARY ACCESS TO ADDITIONAL SPECTRUM TO HELP KEEP AMERICANS CONNECTED DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. Grant of Special Temporary Authority Will Help U.S. Cellular Support Increased Usage and Continues the FCC's Keep Americans Connected Initiative. by News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. WTB. DOC-363114A1.docx DOC-363114A1.pdf DOC-363114A1.txt

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Released: 2020-03-17. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON REQUEST FOR EXPEDITED WAIVER FILED BY SKYBEAM, LLC REGARDING RURAL BROADBAND EXPERIMENTS LETTER OF CREDIT RULES. (DA No. 20-289). (Dkt No 10-90 14-58). Comments Due: 2020-04-13. Reply Comments Due: 2020-04-28. WCB. Contact: Ian Forbes at (202) 418-2182, email: Ian.Forbes@fcc.gov. DA-20-289A1.docx DA-20-289A1.pdf DA-20-289A1.txt

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LIFELINE AND LINK UP REFORM AND MODERNIZATION. In response to the public health emergency associated with the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the WCB temporarily waives, on its own motion, the Lifeline program's recertification and reverification requirements for 60 days. (Dkt No 11-42). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 2020-03-17 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-285). WCB. DA-20-285A1.docx DA-20-285A1.pdf DA-20-285A1.txt