fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 39 No. 632
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 1-888-835-5322



July 17, 2020


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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FCC AUTHORIZES OVER $20 MILLION FOR RURAL BROADBAND. Will Expand Broadband to over 45,000 Rural Locations. by News Release. News Media Contact: Anne Veigle at (202) 418-0506, email: Anne.Veigle@fcc.gov. OMR WCB OEA. DOC-365596A1.docx DOC-365596A1.pdf DOC-365596A1.txt

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Released: 2020-07-17. MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCES AUGUST 17, 2020, EFFECTIVE DATE OF NEXT GEN TV SECOND REPORT & ORDER AND ORDER ON RECONSIDERATION. (DA No. 20-754). (Dkt No 16-142). The Media Bureau announces that the Next Gen TV Second Report & Order, Order on Reconsideration and associated rule changes are now in effect. MB. Contact: Evan Baranoff at (202) 418-7142, email: Evan.Baranoff@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov. DA-20-754A1.docx DA-20-754A1.pdf DA-20-754A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-200717-01. Released: 2020-07-17. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-365586A1.pdf DOC-365586A1.txt

Released: 2020-07-17. CONNECT AMERICA FUND PHASE II AUCTION SUPPORT AUTHORIZED FOR 483 WINNING BIDS. (DA No. 20-747). (Dkt No 10-90 17-182). WCB, in conjunction with the RBATF and OEA, authorize Connect America Fund Phase II (Auction 903) support for the winning bids identified in Attachment A of this Public Notice. WCB OEA. DA-20-747A1.docx DA-20-747A1.pdf DA-20-747A1.txt DA-20-747A2.pdf DA-20-747A2.txt

Report No: NCD-3090. Released: 2020-07-17. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY D/B/A AT&T CALIFORNIA. (Dkt No 20-226). 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-365584A1.docx DOC-365584A1.pdf DOC-365584A1.txt

Report No: TEL-02032S. Released: 2020-07-17. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. DOC-365591A1.pdf DOC-365591A1.txt

Report No: 49782. Released: 2020-07-17. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-365552A1.pdf DOC-365552A1.txt

Report No: PN-3-200717-01. Released: 2020-07-17. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-365587A1.pdf DOC-365587A1.txt

Report No: 29782. Released: 2020-07-17. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-365553A1.pdf DOC-365553A1.txt

Report No: SAT-01482. Released: 2020-07-17. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. Space Station Applications Accepted for Filing. OMR. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-365592A1.pdf DOC-365592A1.txt

Report No: PN-1-200717-01. Released: 2020-07-17. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-365585A1.pdf DOC-365585A1.txt

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PROTECTING AGAINST NATIONAL SECURITY THREATS TO THE COMMUNICATIONS SUPPLY CHAIN THROUGH FCC PROGRAMS. The item integrates provisions of the recently enacted Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 into the existing supply chain rulemaking.. (Dkt No 18-89). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2020-07-16 by Declaratory Ruling. (FCC No. 20-99). WCB. FCC-20-99A1.docx FCC-20-99A1.pdf FCC-20-99A1.txt FCC-20-99A2.docx FCC-20-99A2.pdf FCC-20-99A2.txt FCC-20-99A3.docx FCC-20-99A3.pdf FCC-20-99A3.txt FCC-20-99A4.docx FCC-20-99A4.pdf FCC-20-99A4.txt FCC-20-99A5.docx FCC-20-99A5.pdf FCC-20-99A5.txt FCC-20-99A6.docx FCC-20-99A6.pdf FCC-20-99A6.txt

UNIVERSAL BROADCASTING OF NEW YORK, INC. The Media Bureau affirms the grant of the application to assign the license of Station WTHE(AM), Mineola, NY, and affirms the adoption of a consent decree with Universal Broadcasting of New York, Inc. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. by LETTER. (DA No. 20-753). MB. DA-20-753A1.docx DA-20-753A1.pdf DA-20-753A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JULY 16, 2020, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 631:

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FCC PROPOSES TO MODERNIZE ITS PRIORITY SERVICES RULES. Action Would Help Emergency Personnel Communicate During Disasters. News Release. (Dkt No 20-187). Adopted: 2020-07-16. News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen at (202) 418-1162, email: Rochelle.Cohen@fcc.gov. OMR PSHSB. DOC-365570A1.docx DOC-365570A1.pdf DOC-365570A1.txt DOC-365570A2.docx DOC-365570A2.pdf DOC-365570A2.txt DOC-365570A3.docx DOC-365570A3.pdf DOC-365570A3.txt DOC-365570A4.docx DOC-365570A4.pdf DOC-365570A4.txt DOC-365570A5.docx DOC-365570A5.pdf DOC-365570A5.txt

FCC ADOPTS RULES FOR MORE GRANULAR, PRECISE BROADBAND AVAILABILITY MAP DATA COLLECTION. Seeks Comment on Creating Process for Public Feedback to Ensure the Accuracy of Broadband Maps . News Release. (Dkt No 19-195 11-103). Adopted: 2020-07-16. News Media Contact: Anne Veigle at (202) 418-0506, email: Anne.Veigle@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-365573A1.docx DOC-365573A1.pdf DOC-365573A1.txt DOC-365573A2.docx DOC-365573A2.pdf DOC-365573A2.txt DOC-365573A3.docx DOC-365573A3.pdf DOC-365573A3.txt DOC-365573A4.docx DOC-365573A4.pdf DOC-365573A4.txt DOC-365573A5.docx DOC-365573A5.pdf DOC-365573A5.txt DOC-365573A6.docx DOC-365573A6.pdf DOC-365573A6.txt

FCC APPROVES NEW RULES TO ENCOURAGE BLOCKING OF ILLEGAL AND UNWANTED ROBOCALLS TO PROTECT CONSUMERS. Commission Also Seeks Comment on Whether Phone Companies Should Be Obligated to Better Police Their Networks Against Illegal Robocalls . News Release. (Dkt No 17-59). Adopted: 2020-07-16. News Media Contact: Mike Snyder at(202) 418-0997, email: Michael.Snyder@fcc.gov. OMR CGB. DOC-365564A1.docx DOC-365564A1.pdf DOC-365564A1.txt DOC-365564A2.docx DOC-365564A2.pdf DOC-365564A2.txt DOC-365564A3.docx DOC-365564A3.pdf DOC-365564A3.txt DOC-365564A4.docx DOC-365564A4.pdf DOC-365564A4.txt DOC-365564A5.docx DOC-365564A5.pdf DOC-365564A5.txt DOC-365564A6.docx DOC-365564A6.pdf DOC-365564A6.txt

FCC TAKES FURTHER ACTION TO HELP FIRST RESPONDERS QUICKLY LOCATE 911 CALLERS IN MULTI-STORY BUILDINGS. Agency Builds on Rules for Transmitting Vertical, or 'Z-Axis,' Location Information with Wireless 911 Calls. News Release. (Dkt No 07-114). Adopted: 2020-07-16. News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen at (202) 418-1162, email: Rochelle.Cohen@fcc.gov. OMR PSHSB. DOC-365569A1.docx DOC-365569A1.pdf DOC-365569A1.txt DOC-365569A2.docx DOC-365569A2.pdf DOC-365569A2.txt DOC-365569A3.docx DOC-365569A3.pdf DOC-365569A3.txt DOC-365569A4.docx DOC-365569A4.pdf DOC-365569A4.txt DOC-365569A5.docx DOC-365569A5.pdf DOC-365569A5.txt DOC-365569A6.docx DOC-365569A6.pdf DOC-365569A6.txt

FCC TAKES ADDITIONAL STEPS TO PROTECT U.S. COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS FROM SECURITY THREATS. News Release (Agenda Item). News Release. (Dkt No 18-89). Adopted: 2020-07-16. News Media Contact: Anne Veigle at (202) 418-0506, email: Anne.Veigle@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-365567A1.docx DOC-365567A1.pdf DOC-365567A1.txt DOC-365567A2.docx DOC-365567A2.pdf DOC-365567A2.txt DOC-365567A3.docx DOC-365567A3.pdf DOC-365567A3.txt DOC-365567A4.docx DOC-365567A4.pdf DOC-365567A4.txt DOC-365567A5.docx DOC-365567A5.pdf DOC-365567A5.txt DOC-365567A6.docx DOC-365567A6.pdf DOC-365567A6.txt

FCC DESIGNATES '988' AS 3-DIGIT NUMBER FOR NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE. Action Will Help Combat Rising Suicide Rates by Making It Easier for Americans in Crisis to Obtain Assistance from Trained Counselors. News Release. (Dkt No 18-336). Adopted: 2020-07-16. News Media Contact: Katie Gorscak at (202) 418-2156, email: Katie.Gorscak@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-365563A1.docx DOC-365563A1.pdf DOC-365563A1.txt DOC-365563A2.docx DOC-365563A2.pdf DOC-365563A2.txt DOC-365563A3.docx DOC-365563A3.pdf DOC-365563A3.txt DOC-365563A4.docx DOC-365563A4.pdf DOC-365563A4.txt DOC-365563A5.docx DOC-365563A5.pdf DOC-365563A5.txt DOC-365563A6.docx DOC-365563A6.pdf DOC-365563A6.txt

FCC MODERNIZES LEASED ACCESS RULES. News Release (Agenda Item). News Release. (Dkt No 07-42 17-105). Adopted: 2020-07-16. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov. OMR MB. DOC-365574A1.docx DOC-365574A1.pdf DOC-365574A1.txt

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FCC ANNOUNCES TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR AUGUST OPEN MEETING. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced the items tentatively on the agenda for the August Open Commission Meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2020. by News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR OCHAP. DOC-365576A1.docx DOC-365576A1.pdf DOC-365576A1.txt

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Report No: 3153. Released: 2020-07-16. CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU REFERENCE INFORMATION CENTER PETITION FOR RULEMAKINGS FILED. CGB. DOC-365565A1.doc DOC-365565A1.pdf DOC-365565A1.txt

Released: 2020-07-16. DOMESTIC 214 APPLICATION GRANTED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LOGMEIN, INC. TO LOGAN PARENT, LLC. (DA No. 20-752). (Dkt No 19-396). WCB. Contact: Gregory Kwan at (202) 418-1191. DA-20-752A1.docx DA-20-752A1.pdf DA-20-752A1.txt

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IN THE MATTER OF RADWIN, LTD. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SECTION 15.407(A) OF THE RULES FOR UNLICENSED NATIONAL INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE DEVICES IN THE 5.15-5.25 GHZ AND 5.725-5.85 GHZ BANDS. Grant the request for waiver of Section 15.407(a) of the Commission's rules filed by RADWIN, Ltd . (Dkt No 20-128). Action by: Acting Chief, Office of Engineering & Technology. Adopted: 2020-07-16 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-750). OET. DA-20-750A1.docx DA-20-750A1.pdf DA-20-750A1.txt

TELCORDIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. PETITION TO REFORM AMENDMENT 57 AND TO ORDER A COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS FOR NUMBER PORTABILITY ADMINISTRATION. WCB Approves Changes to iconectiv Code of Conduct and Voting Trust. (Dkt No 07-149 09-109 95-116). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau . Adopted: 2020-07-16 by MO&O. (DA No. 20-751). WCB. DA-20-751A1.docx DA-20-751A1.pdf DA-20-751A1.txt