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

Vol. 39 No. 564
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 1-888-835-5322



April 10, 2020


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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CARR WELCOMES EXECUTIVE BRANCH RECOMMENDATION TO REVOKE CHINA TELECOM'S AUTHORITY TO ACCESS AMERICA'S TELECOM NETWORKS. by STMT. News Media Contact: Will Adams at (202) 418-2007, email: Will.Adams@fcc.gov. OMR OCBC. DOC-363649A1.docx DOC-363649A1.pdf DOC-363649A1.txt

FCC GRANTS NEW YORK CITY TEMPORARY SPECTRUM ACCESS TO SUPPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. by News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR PSHSB. DOC-363661A1.docx DOC-363661A1.pdf DOC-363661A1.txt

FCC ANNOUNCES COVID-19 TELEHEALTH PROGRAM APPLICATION PORTAL WILL OPEN ON MONDAY. New Program Will Provide $200 Million to Support Health Care Providers and Patients Across the Country During the Coronavirus Outbreak. by News Release. News Media Contact: Tina Pelkey at (202) 418-0536, email: Tina.Pelkey@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. Contact: EmergencyTelehealthSupport@fcc.gov. DOC-363657A1.docx DOC-363657A1.pdf DOC-363657A1.txt

FCC ENABLES RAPID DEPLOYMENT OF CELL SITES TO SUPPORT COVID-19 MEDICAL FACILITY UNDER CONSTRUCTION BY U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS IN MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN. by News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR WTB. DOC-363659A1.docx DOC-363659A1.pdf DOC-363659A1.txt

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Report No: PN-3-200410-01. Released: 2020-04-10. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-363645A1.pdf DOC-363645A2.txt

Report No: 0491. Released: 2020-04-10. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. (Dkt No 20-98 20-99). MB. Contact: (202) 418-7200. DOC-363616A1.doc DOC-363616A1.pdf DOC-363616A1.txt

Report No: 29714. Released: 2020-04-10. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-363646A1.pdf DOC-363646A1.txt

Released: 2020-04-10. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU PROVIDES GUIDANCE TO PUBLIC SAFETY ENTITIES ON REQUESTING SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY AND WAIVERS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19. (DA No. 20-404). The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau provides information for public safety licensees and applicants filing Special Temporary Authority (STA) or waiver requests due to COVID-19. PSHSB. DA-20-404A1.docx DA-20-404A1.pdf DA-20-404A1.txt

Report No: TEL-02017S. Released: 2020-04-10. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. DOC-363640A1.pdf DOC-363640A1.txt

Released: 2020-04-10. OFFICE OF ECONOMICS AND ANALYTICS EXTENDS COMMENT AND REPLY COMMENT DEADLINES FOR 2020 COMMUNICATIONS MARKETPLACE REPORT. (DA No. 20-401). (Dkt No 20-60). In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, OEA is providing a limited extension of the comment deadlines to develop the most complete record possible on the state of the communications marketplace.. Comments Due: 2020-04-27. Reply Comments Due: 2020-05-28. OEA. Contact: Kate Matraves at (202) 391-6272, email: Catherine.Matraves@fcc.gov or Judith Dempsey at (202) 418-1861, email: Judith.Dempsey@fcc.gov. DA-20-401A1.docx DA-20-401A1.pdf DA-20-401A1.txt

Report No: 49714. Released: 2020-04-10. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-363613A1.pdf DOC-363613A1.txt

Report No: TEL-02018NS. Released: 2020-04-10. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS/PETITIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. DOC-363641A1.pdf DOC-363641A1.txt

Report No: SAT-01458. Released: 2020-04-10. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 20-399). Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DA-20-399A1.pdf DA-20-399A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-200410-01. Released: 2020-04-10. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-363644A1.pdf DOC-363644A1.txt

Released: 2020-04-10. COMMENTS INVITED ON SECTION 214 APPLICATION(S) TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC NON-DOMINANT CARRIER TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND/OR INTERCONNECTED VOIP SERVICES. (DA No. 20-402). (Dkt No 20-92). Comments Due: 2020-04-27. WCB. DA-20-402A1.docx DA-20-402A1.pdf DA-20-402A1.txt

Released: 2020-04-10. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ANNOUNCES COVID-19 TELEHEALTH PROGRAM APPLICATION PORTAL WILL OPEN MONDAY. (DA No. 20-403). (Dkt No 20-89). WCB announces it will begin to accept applications for the COVID-19 Telehealth Program beginning Monday, April 13, 2020 at 12:00 PM ET. WCB. Contact: Hayley Steffen at (202) 418-1586, email: Hayley.Steffen@fcc.gov. DA-20-403A1.docx DA-20-403A1.pdf DA-20-403A1.txt

Report No: PN-1-200410-01. Released: 2020-04-10. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-363643A1.pdf DOC-363643A1.txt

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CONNECT AMERICA FUND. WCB grants a limited waiver of the requirements for filing speed and latency testing results for recipients of Connect America Fund Phase II model-based support. (Dkt No 10-90). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 2020-04-10 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-400). WCB. DA-20-400A1.docx DA-20-400A1.pdf DA-20-400A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED APRIL 9, 2020, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 563:

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FCC STAFF REPORT DETAILS POTENTIAL STATE-BY-STATE ELIGIBILITY FOR 5G FUND AUCTION IN 2021. Commission Will Vote This Month to Seek Comment on Mobile Broadband Investments Starting Either in 2021 Using Current Data or 2023 with New Data. by News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR WCB OEA. DOC-363634A1.docx DOC-363634A1.pdf DOC-363634A1.txt

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WORKING TOWARD THE 5G FUND FOR RURAL AMERICA: OPTION A ELIGIBILITY ANALYSIS STAFF REPORT. Staff report analyzing the areas potentially eligible for support in Phase I of the 5G Fund for rural America based upon the Option A proposal in the draft 5G Fund NPRM & Order.. Action by: Office of Economics and Analytics. by REPORT. OMR OEA. DOC-363633A1.docx DOC-363633A1.pdf DOC-363633A1.txt