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

Vol. 39 No. 550
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 1-888-835-5322



March 20, 2020


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Released: 2020-03-20. COMMENTS INVITED ON SECTION 214 APPLICATION(S) TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC NON-DOMINANT CARRIER TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES AS PART OF A TECHNOLOGY TRANSITION. (DA No. 20-312). (Dkt No 20-28). Comments Due: 2020-04-06. WCB. DA-20-312A1.docx DA-20-312A1.pdf DA-20-312A1.txt

Report No: 49699. Released: 2020-03-20. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-363157A1.pdf DOC-363157A1.txt

Released: 2020-03-20. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU PROVIDES GUIDANCE REGARDING THE ELIGIBILITY OF NON-UNITED STATES BANKS ISSUING LETTERS OF CREDIT FOR UNIVERSAL SERVICE COMPETITIVE BIDDING MECHANISMS. (DA No. 20-307). (Dkt No 19-126 18-143 10-90 14-259 20-34 17-182). WCB, in coordination with the RBATF and OEA, provides guidance to applicants for and recipients of USF support allocated through a competitive bidding mechanism regarding the eligibility of non-U.S. banks to issue letters of credit. WCB. DA-20-307A1.docx DA-20-307A1.pdf DA-20-307A1.txt

Report No: 29699. Released: 2020-03-20. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-363158A1.pdf

Report No: SAT-01454. Released: 2020-03-20. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 20-306). Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DA-20-306A1.pdf DA-20-306A1.txt

Report No: SAT-01453. Released: 2020-03-20. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. Space Station Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-363181A1.pdf DOC-363181A1.txt

Report No: PN-1-200320-01. Released: 2020-03-20. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-363184A1.pdf DOC-363184A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-200320-01. Released: 2020-03-20. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-363185A1.pdf DOC-363185A1.txt

Released: 2020-03-20. MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCES REQUIREMENT TO PROTECT FOUR FORMER ST. LOUIS AREA AM STATIONS AND IMPLEMENTS AN ASSOCIATED FILING FREEZE. (DA No. 20-299). (Dkt No 19-156). MB. DA-20-299A1.docx DA-20-299A1.pdf DA-20-299A1.txt

Report No: PN-3-200320-01. Released: 2020-03-20. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-363186A1.pdf DOC-363186A1.txt

Report No: TEL-02014NS. Released: 2020-03-20. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS/PETITIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. DOC-363180A1.pdf DOC-363180A1.txt

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HUDSON COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, REQUEST FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY. The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau grants Special Temporary Authority to Hudson County, NJ to operate its Travelers Information Station (TIS) at high power as part of its response to the COVID-19 emergency. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 2020-03-20 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-309). PSHSB. DA-20-309A1.docx DA-20-309A1.pdf DA-20-309A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MARCH 19, 2020, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 549:

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205 MORE BROADBAND AND TELEPHONE SERVICE PROVIDERS TAKE THE KEEP AMERICANS CONNECTED PLEDGE. Chairman Pai Welcomes the Widespread Adoption of Key Steps Toward Keeping American Consumers Connected During the Coronavirus Pandemic. by News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OCHAP. DOC-363171A1.docx DOC-363171A1.pdf DOC-363171A1.txt

FCC COMMISSIONER O'RIELLY THANKS PRESIDENT TRUMP FOR NOMINATION TO A NEW TERM AND OPPORTUNITY TO CONTINUE SERVICE. by STMT. News Media Contact: Joel Miller at (202) 418-2300, email: Joel.Miller@fcc.gov. CMMR OCMO. DOC-363168A1.docx DOC-363168A1.pdf DOC-363168A1.txt

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Released: 2020-03-19. FCC ANNOUNCES THE NEXT MEETING OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING COUNCIL. (DA No. 20-301). (Dkt No 92-237). WCB. Contact: Marilyn Jones at (202) 418-2357, email: Marilyn.Jones@fcc.gov or Jordan Reth at (202) 418-1418, email: Jordan.Reth@fcc.gov. DA-20-301A1.docx DA-20-301A1.pdf DA-20-301A1.txt

Released: 2020-03-19. FCC ANNOUNCES CLOSURE OF FCC HEADQUARTERS OPEN WINDOW AND CHANGE IN HAND-DELIVERY POLICY. (DA No. 20-304). FCC Announces Closure of FCC Headquarters Open Window and Change in Hand-Delivery Policy. OMD. Contact: Marlene.Dortch@fcc.gov or Geraldine.Taylor@fcc.gov. DA-20-304A1.docx DA-20-304A1.pdf DA-20-304A1.txt

Released: 2020-03-19. GUIDANCE FOR STATIONS ON NEWS SHARING AGREEMENTS DURING COVERAGE OF NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) OUTBREAK. (DA No. 20-303). The Commission clarifies that temporary agreements for shared news gathering efforts related to news coverage of the novel coronavirus pandemic do not need to be placed in the stations' online public inspection file. MB. Contact: Chad Guo at (202) 418-0652, email: Chad.Guo@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov. DA-20-303A1.docx DA-20-303A1.pdf DA-20-303A1.txt

Released: 2020-03-19. STATES THAT HAVE CERTIFIED THAT THEY REGULATE POLE ATTACHMENTS. (DA No. 20-302). (Dkt No 10-101). WCB. Contact: Michael Ray at (202) 418-0357, email: Michael.Ray@fcc.gov. DA-20-302A1.docx DA-20-302A1.pdf DA-20-302A1.txt

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CROWN CASTLE V. COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY. Order dismissing complaint with prejudice. Action by: Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division, Enforcement Division. Adopted: 2020-03-19 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-286). EB. DA-20-286A1.pdf