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

Vol. 39 No. 693
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 1-888-835-5322



October 14, 2020


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Report No: 15375. Released: 2020-10-14. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, AND DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED. FOR FILING. WTB PSHSB. DOC-367522A1.pdf DOC-367522A1.txt

Report No: 15369. Released: 2020-10-14. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB. DOC-367517A1.pdf DOC-367517A1.txt

Report No: SES-02309. Released: 2020-10-14. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION. re: Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY 1-888-835-5322. DOC-367507A1.pdf DOC-367507A1.txt

Report No: 15365. Released: 2020-10-14. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB. DOC-367489A1.pdf DOC-367489A1.txt

Report No: PN-1-201014-01. Released: 2020-10-14. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-367525A1.pdf DOC-367525A1.txt

Report No: 15368. Released: 2020-10-14. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB PSHSB. DOC-367492A1.pdf DOC-367492A1.txt

Report No: PN-3-201014-01. Released: 2020-10-14. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-367527A1.pdf DOC-367527A1.txt

Report No: 15376. Released: 2020-10-14. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASE NOTIFICATIONS, DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY. EVENT APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY ANNUAL REPORTS ACTION. WTB. DOC-367523A1.pdf DOC-367523A1.txt

Report No: 15372. Released: 2020-10-14. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB PSHSB. DOC-367520A1.pdf DOC-367520A1.txt

Report No: 15377. Released: 2020-10-14. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASE NOTIFICATIONS, DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE. ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY ANNUAL REPORTS ACTION. WTB PSHSB. DOC-367524A1.pdf DOC-367524A1.txt

Report No: 15366. Released: 2020-10-14. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB PSHSB. DOC-367490A1.pdf DOC-367490A1.txt

Report No: 15371. Released: 2020-10-14. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB. DOC-367519A1.pdf DOC-367519A1.txt

Report No: 15363. Released: 2020-10-14. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB. DOC-367484A1.pdf DOC-367484A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3139. Released: 2020-10-14. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY D/B/A AT&T TEXAS. (Dkt No 20-333). 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-367516A1.docx DOC-367516A1.pdf DOC-367516A1.txt

Report No: 29843. Released: 2020-10-14. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-367459A1.pdf DOC-367459A1.txt

Report No: SES-02310. Released: 2020-10-14. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. re: Satellite Radio Applications Accepted For Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-367508A1.pdf DOC-367508A1.txt

Report No: 15364. Released: 2020-10-14. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB PSHSB. DOC-367485A1.pdf DOC-367485A1.txt

Report No: 49843. Released: 2020-10-14. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-367458A1.pdf DOC-367458A1.txt

Report No: 15361. Released: 2020-10-14. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB. DOC-367481A1.pdf DOC-367481A1.txt

Report No: 15370. Released: 2020-10-14. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB PSHSB. DOC-367518A1.pdf DOC-367518A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-201014-01. Released: 2020-10-14. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-367526A1.pdf DOC-367526A1.txt

Report No: 15362. Released: 2020-10-14. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB PSHSB. DOC-367483A1.pdf DOC-367483A1.txt

Report No: 643. Released: 2020-10-14. MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. MB. DOC-367531A1.docx DOC-367531A1.pdf DOC-367531A1.txt

Report No: 15374. Released: 2020-10-14. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, AND DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR. FILING. WTB. DOC-367521A1.pdf DOC-367521A1.txt

Report No: 15367. Released: 2020-10-14. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB. DOC-367491A1.pdf DOC-367491A1.txt

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SPEECHES

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REMARKS OF FCC CHAIRMAN AJIT PAI TO THE VIRTUAL MEETING OF THE KENTUCKY TELECOM ASSOCIATION AND THE TENNESSEE BROADBAND ASSOCIATION. OMR OCHAP. SPEECH. DOC-367537A1.docx DOC-367537A1.pdf DOC-367537A1.txt

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PARSIPPANY TROY HILLS TOWNSHIP. Order dismissing a Petition for Reconsideration of the cancellation of call sign WQKG230. Action by: Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 2020-10-13 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-1208). PSHSB. DA-20-1208A1.docx DA-20-1208A1.pdf DA-20-1208A1.txt

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. Order dismissing as untimely a Petition for Reconsideration of the termination of WRBC951. Action by: Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 2020-10-13 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-1202). PSHSB. DA-20-1202A1.docx DA-20-1202A1.pdf DA-20-1202A1.txt

WISE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM. Dismisses as untimely a Petition for Reconsideration of the termination of WRAT408. Action by: Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 2020-10-13 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-1196). PSHSB. DA-20-1196A1.docx DA-20-1196A1.pdf DA-20-1196A1.txt

STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Order granting Ohio DOT a waiver or section 90.242(b)(4)(iv) of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 2020-10-13 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-1203). PSHSB. DA-20-1203A1.docx DA-20-1203A1.pdf DA-20-1203A1.txt

DESCHUTES COUNTY 911. Order dismissing untimely Petitions for Reconsideration of the terminations of call signs of WRBU336 and WRBU325. Action by: Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 2020-10-13 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-1206). PSHSB. DA-20-1206A1.docx DA-20-1206A1.pdf DA-20-1206A1.txt

PRESCOTT VALLEY. Order granting a Petition for Reconsideration of the partial termination of call sign WNBY408. Action by: Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 2020-10-13 by MO&O. (DA No. 20-1209). PSHSB. DA-20-1209A1.docx DA-20-1209A1.pdf DA-20-1209A1.txt

CITY OF LORAIN OHIO. Order denying a waiver request to accept a late-filed renewal application. Action by: Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 2020-10-13 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-1205). PSHSB. DA-20-1205A1.docx DA-20-1205A1.pdf DA-20-1205A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF ONLINE POLITICAL FILES OF TOWN AND COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC. Town and Country Broadcasting, Inc. enters into Consent Decree to Resolve Political File Investigation. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2020-10-14 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 20-1213). MB. DA-20-1213A1.docx DA-20-1213A1.pdf DA-20-1213A1.txt

WASHINGTON COUNTY CENTRAL DISPATCH 911. Order denying a Petition for Reconsideration of the termination of WPWR986. Action by: Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 2020-10-13 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-1197). PSHSB. DA-20-1197A1.docx DA-20-1197A1.pdf DA-20-1197A1.txt

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Dismisses as moot a petition to deny filed by Cocola Broadcasting Companies, LLC. Action by: Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 2020-10-13 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-1195). PSHSB. DA-20-1195A1.docx DA-20-1195A1.pdf DA-20-1195A1.txt

CITY OF MELBOURNE AIRPORT AUTHORITY. Order denying a Petition for Reconsideration of the termination of call sign WRBV543. Action by: Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 2020-10-13 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-1204). PSHSB. DA-20-1204A1.docx DA-20-1204A1.pdf DA-20-1204A1.txt

PIERCE COUNTY. Order denying a Petition for Reconsideration of the termination of a component of WPOT795 . Action by: Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 2020-10-13 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-1201). PSHSB. DA-20-1201A1.docx DA-20-1201A1.pdf DA-20-1201A1.txt

TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC. Order dismissing a Petition for Declaratory Ruling. (Dkt No 11-117 05-196 11-153 10-255). Action by: Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 2020-10-13 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-1199). PSHSB. DA-20-1199A1.docx DA-20-1199A1.pdf DA-20-1199A1.txt

COUNTY OF SARASOTA. Order dismissing an untimely Petition for Reconsideration. Action by: Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 2020-10-13 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-1210). PSHSB. DA-20-1210A1.docx DA-20-1210A1.pdf DA-20-1210A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF ONLINE POLITICAL FILES OF CHRISTIAN FAITH BROADCAST, INC. Christian Faith Broadcast, Inc. enters into Consent Decree to Resolve Political File Investigation. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2020-10-14 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 20-1212). MB. DA-20-1212A1.docx DA-20-1212A1.pdf DA-20-1212A1.txt

CITY OF AUBURN. Order granting a waiver of section 90.242(b)(4)(iv) of the Commission's rules. Action by: Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 2020-10-13 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-1207). PSHSB. DA-20-1207A1.docx DA-20-1207A1.pdf DA-20-1207A1.txt

WASHINGTON COUNTY NETWORK (WCCCA-C800-NEWBERG). Order denying a Petition for Reconsideration of the termination of WRBK826 but reinstating the license with respect to its constructed locations. Action by: Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 2020-10-13 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-1198). PSHSB. DA-20-1198A1.docx DA-20-1198A1.pdf DA-20-1198A1.txt

STEUBEN COUNTY. Order granting in part and denying in part a Petition for Reconsideration of the termination of call signs WRCB926 and WRCB715. Action by: Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 2020-10-13 by MO&O. (DA No. 20-1200). PSHSB. DA-20-1200A1.docx DA-20-1200A1.pdf DA-20-1200A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 13, 2020, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 692:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC RELEASES LIST OF QUALIFIED BIDDERS FOR PHASE I OF RURAL DIGITAL OPPORTUNITY FUND AUCTION. Beginning on October 29, 386 Applicants May Bid for Up to $16 Billion in Support to Bring Broadband to Up to 10.25 Million Unserved Americans. by News Release. News Media Contact: Anne Veigle at (202) 418-0506, email: Anne.Veigle@fcc.gov. OMR OEA WCB. DOC-367482A1.docx DOC-367482A1.pdf DOC-367482A1.txt

FCC CHAIRMAN PAI CONGRATULATES WINNERS OF THE 2020 NOBEL PRIZE IN ECONOMICS. World-Leading Research Responsible for Huge Success of U.S. Spectrum Auctions Bringing Ubiquitous Mobile Connectivity to Hundreds of Millions of Americans. by News Release. News Media Contact: Anne Veigle at(202) 418-0506, email: Anne.Veigle@fcc.gov. OMR OEA WTB OCHAP. DOC-367480A1.docx DOC-367480A1.pdf DOC-367480A1.txt

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Released: 2020-10-13. COMMUNICATIONS STATUS REPORT FOR AREAS IMPACTED BY HURRICANE DELTA OCTOBER 13, 2020. Communications status report for areas affected by Hurricane Delta for October 13, 2020 . OMR PSHSB. DOC-367488A1.pdf DOC-367488A1.txt DOC-367488A2.pdf DOC-367488A2.txt

Released: 2020-10-13. 386 APPLICANTS QUALIFIED TO BID IN THE RURAL DIGITAL OPPORTUNITY FUND PHASE I AUCTION (AUCTION 904); BIDDING TO BEGIN ON OCTOBER 29, 2020. (DA No. 20-1187). (Dkt No 20-34). Identifies 386 applicants qualified to bid in Auction 904. OEA WCB. DA-20-1187A1.docx DA-20-1187A1.pdf DA-20-1187A1.txt DA-20-1187A2.pdf DA-20-1187A2.txt DA-20-1187A3.pdf DA-20-1187A3.txt

Report No: NCD-3138. Released: 2020-10-13. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY D/B/A AT&T TEXAS. (Dkt No 20-332). 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-367493A1.docx DOC-367493A1.pdf DOC-367493A1.txt

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AMENDMENT OF SECTION 73.622(I), POST-TRANSITION TABLE OF DTV ALLOTMENTS, TELEVISION BROADCAST STATIONS, (PORTLAND, OREGON). Requesting the substitution of channel 26 for channel 8 at Portland in the DTV Table of Allotments . (Dkt No 20-334 RM-11864). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2020-10-13 by NPRM. (DA No. 20-1193). MB. DA-20-1193A1.docx DA-20-1193A1.pdf DA-20-1193A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF THE RURAL DIGITAL OPPORTUNITY FUND (AUCTION 904) REQUESTS FOR WAIVER OF SHORT-FORM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS. Order Addressing Requests for Waiver of the Auction 904 Short-Form Application Requirements. (Dkt No 20-34 19-126). Action by: Chiefs, Wireline Competition Bureau and Office of Economics and Analytics. Adopted: 2020-10-13 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-1194). WCB. DA-20-1194A1.docx DA-20-1194A1.pdf DA-20-1194A1.txt