Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 39 No. 549	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 March 19, 2020

COMMISSIONER CARR CONGRATULATES COMMISSIONER O'RIELLY ON RENOMINATION. by STMT. News Media Contact: Will Adams at (202) 418-2007, email: Will.Adams@fcc.gov. OCBC. DOC-363163A1.docx DOC-363163A1.pdf DOC-363163A1.txt

CHAIRMAN PAI STATEMENT ON RENOMINATION OF FCC COMMISSIONER MIKE O'RIELLY TO NEW TERM. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai issued a statement on President Trump's renomination of FCC Commissioner Michael O'Rielly for a new term on the Commission. by STMT. News Media Contact: Tina Pelkey at (202) 418-0536, email: Tina.Pelkey@fcc.gov. OCHAP. DOC-363159A1.docx DOC-363159A1.pdf DOC-363159A1.txt

FCC GRANTS EXTENSION OF TRANSITION DEADLINE FOR CERTAIN 3650-3700 MHZ BAND LICENSEES. Licensees Will Now Have until October 17, 2020 To Transition Part 90 Services. by News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. WTB. DOC-363167A1.docx DOC-363167A1.pdf DOC-363167A1.txt

Report No: PN-1-200319-01. Released: 2020-03-19. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-363154A1.pdf DOC-363154A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-200319-01. Released: 2020-03-19. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-363155A1.pdf DOC-363155A1.txt

Released: 2020-03-19. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 3/5/2020. OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300. DOC-363143A1.pdf

Report No: TEL-02013. Released: 2020-03-19. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 20-295). IB. Contact: (202) 418-1480. DA-20-295A1.pdf

Report No: PN-3-200319-01. Released: 2020-03-19. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-363156A1.pdf DOC-363156A1.txt

Report No: 49698. Released: 2020-03-19. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-363121A1.pdf DOC-363121A1.txt

Released: 2020-03-19. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 3/6/2020. OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300. DOC-363144A1.pdf

Report No: SCL-00264. Released: 2020-03-19. ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER CABLE LANDING LICENSE ACT. (DA No. 20-296). IB. DA-20-296A1.pdf

Released: 2020-03-19. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 3/4/2020. OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300. DOC-363142A1.pdf DOC-363142A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3027. Released: 2020-03-19. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC D/B/A AT&T SOUTH CAROLINA. (Dkt No 20-84). WCB. Contact: Rodney McDonald at (202) 418-7513, email: Rodney.McDonald@fcc.gov, Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-363152A1.docx DOC-363152A1.pdf DOC-363152A1.txt

Report No: 29698. Released: 2020-03-19. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-363122A1.pdf DOC-363122A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF THE WIRELESS INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION AND THE UTILITIES TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SECTIONS 90.1307(C) AND (D) AND SECTIONS 90.1338(A) AND (B) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. WTB waives, sua sponte, the requirements that certain Part 90 licensees in the 3650-3700 MHz band (3.65 GHz band) transition to Part 96 operations until October 17, 2020 to ensure connectivity during the Covid-19 pandemic. (Dkt No 18-353). Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 2020-03-19 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-291). WTB. DA-20-291A1.docx DA-20-291A1.pdf DA-20-291A1.txt

NORTHERN VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS, LLC TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 3. WCB adopts a Protective Order in connection with the Commission's investigation regarding whether Northern Valley Communications, LLC's tariff revisions filed with the Commission on December 27, 2019 are consistent with the Communications Act of 1934. (Dkt No 20-11). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau . Adopted: 2020-03-19 by Protective Order. (DA No. 20-297). WCB. DA-20-297A1.docx DA-20-297A1.pdf DA-20-297A1.txt

FCC WAIVES RURAL HEALTH CARE AND E-RATE PROGRAM GIFT RULES TO PROMOTE CONNECTIVITY FOR HOSPITALS AND STUDENTS DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. Waiver Will Enable RHC and E-Rate Program Participants to Obtain Free Broadband Connections and Devices for Telehealth and Remote Learning During COVID-19 Outbreak. by News Release. News Media Contact: Tina Pelkey at (202) 418-0536, email: Tina.Pelkey@fcc.gov. OCHAP WCB. DOC-363137A1.docx DOC-363137A1.pdf DOC-363137A1.txt

FCC COMMISSIONER JESSICA ROSENWORCEL ON RENOMINATION OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL O'RIELLY. FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel on Renomination of Commissioner Michael O'Rielly. by STMT. News Media Contact: Travis Litman at (202) 418-2400, email: Travis.Litman@fcc.gov. OCJR. DOC-363151A1.docx DOC-363151A1.pdf DOC-363151A1.txt

COMMISSIONER JESSICA ROSENWORCEL ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE GIFT RULES WAIVER. by STMT. News Media Contact: Travis Litman at (202) 418-2400, email: Travis.Litman@fcc.gov. OCJR. DOC-363141A1.docx DOC-363141A1.pdf DOC-363141A1.txt

FCC CHAIRMAN THANKS COMPANIES THAT HAVE GONE ABOVE AND BEYOND THE KEEP AMERICANS CONNECTED PLEDGE. Broadband & Telephone Service Providers Roll Out Additional Ways to Help Consumers During the Coronavirus Pandemic. by News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OCHAP. DOC-363135A1.docx DOC-363135A1.pdf DOC-363135A1.txt

FCC GRANTS VERIZON TEMPORARY SPECTRUM ACCESS DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. The FCC's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau granted Verizon's request for Special Temporary Authority (STA) to use additional spectrum to help meet increased customer demand for broadband during the coronavirus pandemic. . by News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist, will.wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR WTB. DOC-363145A1.docx DOC-363145A1.pdf DOC-363145A1.txt

Released: 2020-03-18. NOTICE OF REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FROM STREAMLINED TREATMENT. (DA No. 20-294). (Dkt No 20-37). WCB. Contact: Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809. DA-20-294A1.docx DA-20-294A1.pdf DA-20-294A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3026. Released: 2020-03-18. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC D/B/A AT&T SOUTH CAROLINA. (Dkt No 20-83). WCB. Contact: Rodney McDonald at (202) 418-7513, email: Rodney.McDonald@fcc.gov or Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-363134A1.docx DOC-363134A1.pdf DOC-363134A1.txt

MODERNIZATION OF MEDIA REGULATIONS INITIATIVE AND EXPANSION OF ONLINE PUBLIC FILE OBLIGATIONS TO CABLE AND SATELLITE TV OPERATORS AND BROADCAST AND SATELLITE RADIO LICENSEES, ET AL. Commission adopts an Order making revisions to parts 73 and 76 of the Commission's rules to eliminate obsolete transitional public file requirement language. (Dkt No 17-105 14-127 00-168). Action by: the Commission . Adopted: 2020-03-17 by ORDER. (FCC No. 20-32). MB. FCC-20-32A1.docx FCC-20-32A1.pdf FCC-20-32A1.txt

CONNECT AMERICA FUND – ALASKA PLAN. The FCC denies application for review by GCI Communications Corp. and upholds accuracy standard for mapping land-based fiber links. (Dkt No 16-271). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2020-03-18 by MO&O. (FCC No. 20-33). WTB. FCC-20-33A1.docx FCC-20-33A1.pdf FCC-20-33A1.txt

RURAL HEALTH CARE UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT MECHANISM; SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT MECHANISM. FCC waives the gift rules applicable to the RHC and E-Rate programs to assist rural health care providers and schools and libraries affected by COVID-19. (Dkt No 02-6 02-60). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 2020-03-18 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-290). WCB. DA-20-290A1.docx DA-20-290A1.pdf DA-20-290A1.txt

CHEHALIS VALLEY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, APPLICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT TO MODIFY STATION KACS(FM), CHEHALIS, WASHINGTON. FCC denies the Petition for Reconsideration filed by Chehalis Valley Educational Foundation seeking review of the Commission's denial of the licensee's Application for Review concerning its request for a change in community of license. Action by: the Commission . Adopted: 2020-03-17 by Order on Reconsideration. (FCC No. 20-31). MB. FCC-20-31A1.docx FCC-20-31A1.pdf FCC-20-31A1.txt