fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 39 No. 579
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 1-888-835-5322



May 1, 2020


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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FCC TO ROBOCALLERS: THERE WILL BE NO MORE WARNINGS. AGENCY DROPS CITATION REQUIREMENT AND EXTENDS STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS. The FCC issued an order to end the practice of warning most robocallers before issuing penalties for violating the law and for harassing consumers with unwanted robocalls. Such warnings were previously required by law until the TRACED Act was enacted. by News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR EB. DOC-364109A1.docx DOC-364109A1.pdf DOC-364109A1.txt

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Report No: SAT-01463. Released: 2020-05-01. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 20-469). Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DA-20-469A1.pdf DA-20-469A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-200501-01. Released: 2020-05-01. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-364099A1.pdf DOC-364099A1.txt

Released: 2020-05-01. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 4/21/2020. OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300. DOC-364092A1.pdf

Report No: NCD-3041. Released: 2020-05-01. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY CONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS OF VERMONT COMPANY, LLC D/B/A CONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS. (Dkt No 20-116). 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-364097A1.docx DOC-364097A1.pdf DOC-364097A1.txt DOC-364097A2.docx DOC-364097A2.pdf DOC-364097A2.txt

Report No: PN-3-200501-01. Released: 2020-05-01. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-364100A1.pdf DOC-364100A1.txt

Released: 2020-05-01. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 4/22/2020. OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300. DOC-364093A1.pdf

Report No: 49730. Released: 2020-05-01. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-364079A1.pdf DOC-364079A1.txt

Report No: 29730. Released: 2020-05-01. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-364080A1.pdf DOC-364080A1.txt

Report No: PN-1-200501-01. Released: 2020-05-01. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-364098A1.pdf DOC-364098A1.txt

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AVENAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC.; CENTRAL VALLEY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC. Dismissed the modification and license applications, revoked program test authority, and deleted call signs. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. by LETTER. (DA No. 20-468). MB. DA-20-468A1.docx DA-20-468A1.pdf DA-20-468A1.txt

MARK AND CINDY KEY VS. FAIRWAYS AT SHINING ROCK CONDOMINIUMS. Dismissal of OTARD Petition. Action by: Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2020-05-01 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-470). MB. DA-20-470A1.doc DA-20-470A1.pdf DA-20-470A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1.80 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES IMPLEMENTING SECTION 3 OF THE PALLONE-THUNE TELEPHONE ROBOCALL ABUSE CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT AND DETERRENCE ACT (TRACED ACT). FCC adopts rules enhancing penalties, removing citation requirement, and providing additional time for the FCC to pursue entities who violate restrictions on robocalls. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2020-05-01 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-460). EB. DA-20-460A1.docx DA-20-460A1.pdf DA-20-460A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED APRIL 30, 2020, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 578:

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FCC GRANTS LIMITED, CONDITIONAL WAIVER TO SUPPORT WIRELESS MEDICAL TELEMETRY SERVICES. Wireless Bureau Allows TerreStar to Launch Its Services to Reduce Interference Risks and Expand Spectrum Available for Life-Saving Services. by News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR WTB. DOC-364091A1.docx DOC-364091A1.pdf DOC-364091A1.txt

FCC GRANTS MIT WAIVER REQUEST OF PART 15 RULES FOR INDOOR HEALTH MONITORING DEVICE. Order Permits Certification And Marketing Of Witrack System for Remote Patient Monitoring. by News Release. News Media Contact: Katie Gorscak at (202) 418-2156, email: Katie.Gorscak@fcc.gov. OMR OET. DOC-364089A1.docx DOC-364089A1.pdf DOC-364089A1.txt

CHAIRMAN PAI EXTENDS KEEP AMERICANS CONNECTED PLEDGE THROUGH JUNE 30. With Initial Pledge Expiring on May 12, the Chairman Urges Providers to Continue Service, Waive Late Fees, and Keep Wi-Fi Hotspots Open Until June 30 . by News Release. News Media Contact: Tina Pelkey at (202) 418-0536, email: Tina.Pelkey@fcc.gov. OMR WCB OCHAP. DOC-364090A1.docx DOC-364090A1.pdf DOC-364090A1.txt

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Released: 2020-04-30. STREAMLINED RESOLUTION OF REQUESTS RELATED TO ACTIONS BY THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE. (DA No. 20-464). (Dkt No 02-6 02-60 08-71 06-122). WCB. Contact: James Bachtell at (202) 418-2639, email: James.Bachtell@fcc.gov. DA-20-464A1.docx DA-20-464A1.pdf DA-20-464A1.txt

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PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION BY TERRESTAR CORPORATION. Conditionally granted the petition for reconsideration. (Dkt No 16-290). Action by: Deputy Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 2020-04-30 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-391). WTB. DA-20-391A1.docx DA-20-391A1.pdf DA-20-391A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF PART 15 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES APPLICABLE TO ULTRA- WIDEBAND DEVICES. We grant a request by Massachusetts Institute of Technology, for a waiver of Sections 15.31(c), 15.503(d), and 15.521(d) of the Commission's Part 15 rules. . (Dkt No 19-89). Action by: Office of Engineering and Technology. Adopted: 2020-04-30 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-445). OET. DA-20-445A1.docx DA-20-445A1.pdf DA-20-445A1.txt