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Washington, D.C. 20554

Vol. 39 No. 647
News media information 202 / 418-0500
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August 7, 2020


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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CHAIRMAN PAI ANNOUNCES STAFF CHANGES. Baker and Spivey Join Office of the Chairman. by News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR OCHAP. DOC-366030A1.docx DOC-366030A1.pdf DOC-366030A1.txt

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Report No: SAT-01488. Released: 2020-08-07. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION ACTIONS TAKEN. (DA No. 20-846). Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DA-20-846A1.pdf DA-20-846A1.txt

Report No: 29797. Released: 2020-08-07. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-365992A1.pdf DOC-365992A1.txt

Report No: 49797. Released: 2020-08-07. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-365991A1.pdf DOC-365991A1.txt

Released: 2020-08-07. AUCTION OF FLEXIBLE-USE SERVICE LICENSES IN THE 3.7-3.98 GHZ BAND FOR NEXT-GENERATION WIRELESS SERVICES; NOTICE AND FILING REQUIREMENTS, MINIMUM OPENING BIDS, UPFRONT PAYMENTS, AND OTHER PROCEDURES FOR AUCTION 107; ET AL. (Dkt No 20-25). FCC Establishes Bidding Procedures For December 8th, 2020 C-Band Auction. (FCC No. 20-110). OEA WTB. FCC-20-110A1.docx FCC-20-110A1.pdf FCC-20-110A1.txt FCC-20-110A2.docx FCC-20-110A2.pdf FCC-20-110A2.txt FCC-20-110A3.docx FCC-20-110A3.pdf FCC-20-110A3.txt FCC-20-110A4.docx FCC-20-110A4.pdf FCC-20-110A4.txt FCC-20-110A5.docx FCC-20-110A5.pdf FCC-20-110A5.txt FCC-20-110A6.docx FCC-20-110A6.pdf FCC-20-110A6.txt

Report No: PN-1-200807-01. Released: 2020-08-07. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-366016A1.pdf DOC-366016A1.txt

Report No: SAT-01487. Released: 2020-08-07. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. Space Station Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-366014A1.pdf DOC-366014A1.txt

Report No: PN-3-200807-01. Released: 2020-08-07. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-366018A1.pdf DOC-366018A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-200807-01. Released: 2020-08-07. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-366017A1.pdf DOC-366017A1.txt

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IN THE MATTER OF ONLINE POLITICAL FILES OF CHRISTIAN FAMILY MEDIA MINISTRIES, INC. Christian Family Media Ministries, Inc. enters into Consent Decree to Resolve Political File Investigation. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2020-08-07 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 20-847). MB. DA-20-847A1.docx DA-20-847A1.pdf DA-20-847A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF ONLINE POLITICAL FILES OF CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING OF NORFOLK, INC. Christian Broadcasting of Norfolk, Inc. enters into Consent Decree to Resolve Political File Investigation. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2020-08-07 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 20-849). MB. DA-20-849A1.docx DA-20-849A1.pdf DA-20-849A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED AUGUST 6, 2020, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 646:

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FCC ELIMINATES RADIO DUPLICATION RULE. NEWS RELEASE (AGENDA ITEM). News Release. (Dkt No 19-310 17-105). Adopted: 2020-08-06. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov. OMR MB. DOC-366001A1.docx DOC-366001A1.pdf DOC-366001A1.txt

FCC ESTABLISHES COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR DECEMBER'S C-BAND AUCTION. Commission Making Mid-Band Spectrum Available Quickly for 5G Innovation. News Release. (Dkt No 20-25). Adopted: 2020-08-06. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR WTB OEA. DOC-366000A1.docx DOC-366000A1.pdf DOC-366000A1.txt DOC-366000A2.docx DOC-366000A2.pdf DOC-366000A2.txt DOC-366000A3.docx DOC-366000A3.pdf DOC-366000A3.txt DOC-366000A4.docx DOC-366000A4.pdf DOC-366000A4.txt DOC-366000A5.docx DOC-366000A5.pdf DOC-366000A5.txt DOC-366000A6.docx DOC-366000A6.pdf DOC-366000A6.txt

FCC SEEKS TO REDUCE RATES AND CHARGES FOR INMATE CALLING SERVICES. NEWS RELEASE (AGENDA ITEM). News Release. (Dkt No 12-375). Adopted: 2020-08-06. News Media Contact: Anne Veigle at (202) 418-0506, email: Anne.Veigle@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-366002A1.docx DOC-366002A1.pdf DOC-366002A1.txt DOC-366002A2.docx DOC-366002A2.pdf DOC-366002A2.txt DOC-366002A3.docx DOC-366002A3.pdf DOC-366002A3.txt DOC-366002A4.docx DOC-366002A4.pdf DOC-366002A4.txt DOC-366002A5.docx DOC-366002A5.pdf DOC-366002A5.txt

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CHAIRMAN PAI STATEMENT ON THE DEPARTURE OF DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE ROB STRAYER. by STMT. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR IB. DOC-366009A1.docx DOC-366009A1.pdf DOC-366009A1.txt

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Released: 2020-08-06. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ANNOUNCES APPLICATION WINDOW FOR STAGE 2 OF THE UNIENDO A PUERTO RICO FUND AND THE CONNECT USVI FUND. (DA No. 20-844). (Dkt No 10-90 18-143). WCB announces that the application window for the Stage 2 competitive process of the Uniendo a Puerto Rico Fund and the Connect USVI Fund will open on Thursday, August 6, 2020 and close on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 6:00 PM ET. WCB. Contact: Dangkhoa Nguyen, Dangkhoa.Nguyen@fcc.gov or Christian Hoefly, Christian.Hoefly@fcc.gov. DA-20-844A1.docx DA-20-844A1.pdf DA-20-844A1.txt DA-20-844A2.pdf DA-20-844A2.txt DA-20-844A3.pdf DA-20-844A3.txt DA-20-844A4.xlsx DA-20-844A4.pdf

Released: 2020-08-06. INTERCONNECTED VOIP NUMBERING AUTHORIZATION APPLICATION FILED BY STAR2STAR COMMUNICATIONS, LLC PURSUANT TO SECTION 52.15(G)(3) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. (DA No. 20-843). (Dkt No 20-165). STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 2020-08-21. WCB. Contact: Margoux Brown, Margoux.Brown@fcc.gov, Jordan Reth, Jordan.Reth@fcc.gov or Michelle Sclater, Michelle.Sclater@fcc.gov. DA-20-843A1.docx DA-20-843A1.pdf DA-20-843A1.txt

Released: 2020-08-06. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU RELEASES UPDATED LIST OF RESERVE PRICES AND LOCATION COUNTS FOR THE UNIENDO A PUERTO RICO FUND AND CONNECT USVI FUND STAGE 2 FIXED SUPPORT COMPETITIVE PROPOSAL PROCESS. (DA No. 20-839). (Dkt No 18-143 10-90). WCB releases an updated list of the eligible minimum geographic areas and associated annual reserve prices, and location counts for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands for Stage 2 fixed support. WCB. Contact: Dangkhoa Nguyen, Dangkhoa.Nguyen@fcc.gov. DA-20-839A1.docx DA-20-839A1.pdf DA-20-839A1.txt DA-20-839A2.xlsx DA-20-839A2.pdf

Released: 2020-08-06. INTERCONNECTED VOIP NUMBERING AUTHORIZATION APPLICATION FILED BY NOBLE SYSTEMS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC PURSUANT TO SECTION 52.15(G)(3) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. (DA No. 20-842). (Dkt No 20-159). STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 2020-08-21. WCB. Contact: Margoux Brown, Margoux.Brown@fcc.gov, Jordan Reth, Jordan.Reth@fcc.gov or Michelle Sclater, Michelle.Sclater@fcc.gov. DA-20-842A1.docx DA-20-842A1.pdf DA-20-842A1.txt

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THE UNIENDO A PUERTO RICO FUND AND THE CONNECT USVI FUND; CONNECT AMERICA FUND. Wireline Competition Bureau considers issues raised on reconsideration by parties related to Stage 2 of Uniendo a Puerto Rico Fund and Connect USVI. (Dkt No 18-143 10-90). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 2020-08-06 by Order on Reconsideration. (DA No. 20-838). WCB. DA-20-838A1.docx DA-20-838A1.pdf DA-20-838A1.txt

REQUESTS FOR WAIVER OF THE DECISIONS OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR BY AGRI-BUSINESS CHILD DEVELOPMENT SCHENECTADY, NY ET AL.; SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT MECHANISM. WCB waives 471 deadline for those applicants that were affected by the pandemic and submitted their applications within 60 days of the close of the filing window. (Dkt No 02-6). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 2020-08-06 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-845). WCB. DA-20-845A1.docx DA-20-845A1.pdf DA-20-845A1.txt