fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 39 No. 687
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 1-888-835-5322



October 5, 2020


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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COMMISSIONER JESSICA ROSENWORCEL RELEASES SPECIAL TWO-PART CONVERSATION FEATURING FIVE FEMALE SUPERINTENDENTS. by STMT. News Media Contact: Kate Black at (202) 418-2400, email: Kate.Black@fcc.gov. OCJR. DOC-367310A1.docx DOC-367310A1.pdf DOC-367310A1.txt

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Report No: 29837. Released: 2020-10-05. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-367282A1.pdf DOC-367282A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3134. Released: 2020-10-05. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC D/B/A AT&T GEORGIA. (Dkt No 20-318). 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-367298A1.docx DOC-367298A1.pdf DOC-367298A1.txt

Report No: 49837. Released: 2020-10-05. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-367281A1.pdf DOC-367281A1.txt

Report No: PN-1-201005-01. Released: 2020-10-05. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-367305A1.pdf DOC-367305A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3135. Released: 2020-10-05. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC D/B/A AT&T LOUISIANA. (Dkt No 20-319). 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-367299A1.docx DOC-367299A1.pdf DOC-367299A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-201005-01. Released: 2020-10-05. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-367306A1.pdf DOC-367306A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3137. Released: 2020-10-05. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC D/B/A AT&T GEORGIA. (Dkt No 20-321). 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-367300A1.docx DOC-367300A1.pdf DOC-367300A1.txt

Report No: PN-3-201005-01. Released: 2020-10-05. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-367307A1.pdf DOC-367307A1.txt

Released: 2020-10-05. NOTICE OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED. (DA No. 20-1163). (Dkt No 20-274). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Gregory Kwan at (202) 418-1191. DA-20-1163A1.docx DA-20-1163A1.pdf DA-20-1163A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 2, 2020, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 686:

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FCC REACHES SETTLEMENTS WITH TELECOM PROVIDERS FOR NOT FILING 911 RELIABILITY CERTIFICATIONS. The FCC's Enforcement Bureau announced settlements with seven telecommunications providers that did not file timely 911 service reliability certifications last year. by News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR EB. DOC-367293A1.docx DOC-367293A1.pdf DOC-367293A1.txt

O'RIELLY STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT AGREEING TO HEAR FCC, ET AL. V. PROMETHEUS RADIO PROJECT, ET AL. .. by STMT. News Media Contact: Joel Miller at (202) 418-2300, email: Joel.Miller@fcc.gov. CMMR. DOC-367294A1.docx DOC-367294A1.pdf DOC-367294A1.txt

CHAIRMAN PAI WELCOMES SUPREME COURT REVIEW OF FCC MEDIA OWNERSHIP RULE MODERNIZATION. by STMT. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR OGC OCHAP MB. DOC-367296A1.docx DOC-367296A1.pdf DOC-367296A1.txt

CARR WELCOMES SUPREME COURT REVIEW OF MEDIA REGULATIONS. by STMT. News Media Contact: Benjamin Arden at (202) 418-0288, email: Benjamin.Arden@fcc.gov. OMR OCBC. DOC-367292A1.docx DOC-367292A1.pdf DOC-367292A1.txt

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Released: 2020-10-02. SECOND QUARTER 2020 INFLATION ADJUSTMENT FIGURES FOR CABLE OPERATORS USING FCC RATE REGULATION FORM 1240 NOW AVAILABLE. (DA No. 20-1159). Cable Operators May Adjust Their Rates. MB. Contact: Kevin Green at (202) 418-2127, email: Kevin.Green@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov. DA-20-1159A1.doc DA-20-1159A1.pdf DA-20-1159A1.txt

Released: 2020-10-02. BIDDING SYSTEM USER GUIDE, ONLINE TUTORIAL, AND FILE FORMATS AVAILABLE FOR THE RURAL DIGITAL OPPORTUNITY FUND PHASE I AUCTION (AUCTION 904). (DA No. 20-1161). (Dkt No 20-34 19-126 10-90). Announces the availability of educational materials for the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I Auction (Auction 904). OEA WCB. DA-20-1161A1.docx DA-20-1161A1.pdf DA-20-1161A1.txt

Released: 2020-10-02. WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE SCHEDULES SECOND MEETING FOR OCTOBER 20, 2020. (DA No. 20-1162). (Dkt No 16-185). IB. Contact: Dante Ibarra at (202) 418-0610, email: Dante.Ibarra@fcc.gov. DA-20-1162A1.docx DA-20-1162A1.pdf DA-20-1162A1.txt

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IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT OF PART 90 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. This item adopts new rules that will stimulate expanded use of the underused 4.9 GHz band and make available up to 50 megahertz of mid-band spectrum throughout the country for public safety or non-public safety use. (Dkt No 07-100). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2020-09-30 by ORDER. (FCC No. 20-137). WTB. FCC-20-137A1.docx FCC-20-137A1.pdf FCC-20-137A1.txt FCC-20-137A2.docx FCC-20-137A2.pdf FCC-20-137A2.txt FCC-20-137A3.docx FCC-20-137A3.pdf FCC-20-137A3.txt FCC-20-137A4.docx FCC-20-137A4.pdf FCC-20-137A4.txt FCC-20-137A5.docx FCC-20-137A5.pdf FCC-20-137A5.txt FCC-20-137A6.docx FCC-20-137A6.pdf FCC-20-137A6.txt

IN THE MATTER OF GENESEO TELEPHONE COMPANY. Geneseo Telephone Company reaches settlement with the FCC's Enforcement Bureau, admitting that it violated the FCC's rules, agrees to implement a compliance plan and pay a civil penalty. Action by: Deputy Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2020-10-02 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 20-1148). EB. DA-20-1148A1.pdf DA-20-1148A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF COMSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Comsouth Telecommunications, Inc. reaches settlement with the FCC's Enforcement Bureau, admitting that it violated the FCC's rules, agrees to implement a compliance plan and pay a civil penalty. Action by: Deputy Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2020-10-02 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 20-1143). EB. DA-20-1143A1.pdf DA-20-1143A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF DUMONT TELEPHONE COMPANY. Dumont Telephone Company reaches settlement with the FCC's Enforcement Bureau, admitting that it violated the FCC's rules, agrees to implement a compliance plan and pay a civil penalty. Action by: Deputy Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2020-10-02 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 20-1147). EB. DA-20-1147A1.pdf DA-20-1147A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF ALTEVA OF WARWICK, LLC. Alteva of Warwick, LLC reaches settlement with the FCC's Enforcement Bureau, admitting that it violated the FCC's rules, agrees to implement a compliance plan and pay a civil penalty. Action by: Deputy Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2020-10-02 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 20-1142). EB. DA-20-1142A1.pdf DA-20-1142A1.txt

911 FEE DIVERSION. Notice of Inquiry to examine ways to deter the diversion of 911 fees to non-911 purposes. (Dkt No 20-291 09-14). Action by: the Commission. Comments Due: 2020-11-02. Reply Comments Due: 2020-12-02. Adopted: 2020-09-30 by NOI. (FCC No. 20-134). PSHSB. FCC-20-134A1.docx FCC-20-134A1.pdf FCC-20-134A1.txt FCC-20-134A2.docx FCC-20-134A2.pdf FCC-20-134A2.txt FCC-20-134A3.docx FCC-20-134A3.pdf FCC-20-134A3.txt FCC-20-134A4.docx FCC-20-134A4.pdf FCC-20-134A4.txt

IN THE MATTER OF FACILITATING SHARED USE IN THE 3100-3550 MHZ BAND. This item eliminates the non-federal allocations in the 3.1-3.55 GHz band to facilitate 5G and seeks comment on a coordination regime and relocation logistics. (Dkt No 19-348). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2020-09-30 by R&O. (FCC No. 20-138). WTB OET. FCC-20-138A1.docx FCC-20-138A1.pdf FCC-20-138A1.txt FCC-20-138A2.docx FCC-20-138A2.pdf FCC-20-138A2.txt FCC-20-138A3.docx FCC-20-138A3.pdf FCC-20-138A3.txt FCC-20-138A4.docx FCC-20-138A4.pdf FCC-20-138A4.txt FCC-20-138A5.docx FCC-20-138A5.pdf FCC-20-138A5.txt FCC-20-138A6.docx FCC-20-138A6.pdf FCC-20-138A6.txt

IN THE MATTER OF ARKWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Arkwest Communications, Inc. reaches settlement with the FCC's Enforcement Bureau, admitting that it violated the FCC's rules, agrees to implement a compliance plan and pay a civil penalty. Action by: Deputy Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2020-10-02 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 20-1146). EB. DA-20-1146A1.pdf DA-20-1146A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF UNION TELEPHONE COMPANY. Union Telephone Company reaches settlement with the FCC's Enforcement Bureau, admitting that it violated the FCC's rules, agrees to implement a compliance plan and pay a civil penalty. Action by: Deputy Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2020-10-02 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 20-1145). EB. DA-20-1145A1.pdf DA-20-1145A1.txt

MISUSE OF INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) CAPTIONED TELEPHONE SERVICE; TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES AND SPEECH-TO-SPEECH SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING AND SPEECH DISABILITIES; STRUCTURE AND PRACTICES OF THE VIDEO RELAY SERVICE PROGRAM. The Commission adopts Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service Rates through June 30, 2022, proposes to establish measurable standards for caption delay and accuracy, and extends through February 28, 2021 the TRS COVID-19 pandemic waivers.. (Dkt No 13-24 03-123 10-51). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2020-09-30 by R&O/NPRM. (FCC No. 20-132). CGB. FCC-20-132A1.docx FCC-20-132A1.pdf FCC-20-132A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF CASS TELEPHONE COMPANY. Cass Telephone Company reaches settlement with the FCC's Enforcement Bureau, admitting that it violated the FCC's rules, agrees to implement a compliance plan and pay a civil penalty. Action by: Deputy Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2020-10-02 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 20-1144). EB. DA-20-1144A1.pdf DA-20-1144A1.txt