Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street NE Washington, DC 20554 Vol. 39 No. 741	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 December 23, 2020

FCC ANNOUNCES TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR JANUARY OPEN MEETING. Chairman Pai announced the tentative agenda for the January Open Commission Meeting at which Bureau, Office, and Task Force leaders will summarize the work their teams have done over the last four years in a series of presentations.. by News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist, (202) 418-0509, will.wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR OCHAP. DOC-368959A1.docx DOC-368959A1.pdf DOC-368959A1.txt

FCC SETTLES WITH IBM IN NEW YORK CITY AND EL PASO E-RATE PROGRAM INVESTIGATIONS. The FCC announced a settlement with IBM for alleged violations of the FCC's E-Rate program rules in connection with the New York City and El Paso school districts. IBM agreed to return $24.25 million to the Universal Service Fund.. by News Release. OMR OGC EB WCB. DOC-368961A1.docx DOC-368961A1.pdf DOC-368961A1.txt

Released: 2020-12-23. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 12/11/2020. OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300. DOC-368921A1.pdf

Report No: 15538. Released: 2020-12-23. 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-368894A1.pdf DOC-368894A1.txt

Released: 2020-12-23. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 12/16/2020. OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300. DOC-368924A1.pdf DOC-368924A1.txt

Released: 2020-12-23. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 12/14/2020. OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300. DOC-368922A1.pdf DOC-368922A1.txt

Report No: 15542. Released: 2020-12-23. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB. DOC-368881A1.pdf DOC-368881A1.txt

Released: 2020-12-23. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ANNOUNCES SEVEN VOICE SERVICE PROVIDERS QUALIFIED FOR STIR/SHAKEN EXEMPTION. (DA No. 20-1533). (Dkt No 17-97 20-68). WCB. DA-20-1533A1.docx DA-20-1533A1.pdf DA-20-1533A1.txt

Report No: PN-1-201223-01. Released: 2020-12-23. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-368947A1.pdf DOC-368947A1.txt

Report No: 29891. Released: 2020-12-23. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Broadcast Applications . MB. Contact: Gloria Conway. Action by: Brendan Holland, Chief. DOC-368952A1.pdf DOC-368952A1.txt

Report No: 15547. Released: 2020-12-23. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB PSHSB. DOC-368886A1.pdf DOC-368886A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-201223-01. Released: 2020-12-23. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-368948A1.pdf DOC-368948A1.txt

Report No: 15546. Released: 2020-12-23. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB. DOC-368885A1.pdf DOC-368885A1.txt

Report No: 15536. Released: 2020-12-23. 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-368892A1.pdf DOC-368892A1.txt

Report No: 15535. Released: 2020-12-23. 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-368891A1.pdf DOC-368891A1.txt

Report No: 15537. Released: 2020-12-23. 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-368893A1.pdf DOC-368893A1.txt

Released: 2020-12-23. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. Broadcast Applications. MB. Contact: Gloria Conway. Action by: Brendan Holland. DOC-368955A1.pdf DOC-368955A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3195. Released: 2020-12-23. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY PUERTO RICO TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC. D/B/A CLARO PR. (Dkt No 20-436). 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-368946A1.docx DOC-368946A1.pdf DOC-368946A1.txt

Report No: 15544. Released: 2020-12-23. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB. DOC-368883A1.pdf DOC-368883A1.txt

Report No: 15440. Released: 2020-12-23. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB. DOC-368879A1.pdf DOC-368879A1.txt

Report No: 15549. Released: 2020-12-23. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB PSHSB. DOC-368889A1.pdf DOC-368889A1.txt

Released: 2020-12-23. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU REMINDS PARTIES OF DEADLINES FOR FILING AND COMMENTING ON APPLICATION FOR REVIEW FILED BY THE NATIONAL LIFELINE ASSOCIATION. (DA No. 20-1534). (Dkt No 11-42 09-197 10-90). Oppositions to the NaLA application for review are due no later than December 31, 2020 and replies to oppositions are due no later than January 11, 2021. WCB. Contact: John Lockwood, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau at John.Lockwood@fcc.gov. DA-20-1534A1.docx DA-20-1534A1.pdf DA-20-1534A1.txt

Released: 2020-12-23. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 12/15/2020. OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300. DOC-368923A1.pdf DOC-368923A1.txt

Report No: 15551. Released: 2020-12-23. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB PSHSB. DOC-368890A1.pdf DOC-368890A1.txt

Report No: SCL-00295NS. Released: 2020-12-23. NON-STREAMLINED SUBMARINE CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS. IB. DOC-368951A1.pdf

Released: 2020-12-23. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 12/10/2020. OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300. DOC-368920A1.pdf DOC-368920A1.txt

Report No: 15548. Released: 2020-12-23. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB. DOC-368887A1.pdf

Report No: 15543. Released: 2020-12-23. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB PSHSB. DOC-368882A1.pdf DOC-368882A1.txt

Report No: TEL-02065. Released: 2020-12-23. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 20-1532). IB. DA-20-1532A1.pdf DA-20-1532A1.txt

Report No: 49891. Released: 2020-12-23. BROADCAST ACTION. Broadcast Action. MB. Contact: Gloria Conway. Action by: Brendan Holland, Chief. DOC-368950A1.pdf DOC-368950A1.txt

Report No: PN-3-201223-01. Released: 2020-12-23. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-368949A1.pdf DOC-368949A1.txt

Report No: 15545. Released: 2020-12-23. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB PSHSB. DOC-368884A1.pdf DOC-368884A1.txt

Report No: 15541. Released: 2020-12-23. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB PSHSB. DOC-368880A1.pdf DOC-368880A1.txt

Report No: 15550. Released: 2020-12-23. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB. DOC-368888A1.pdf

FCC SETTLES WITH IBM IN NEW YORK CITY AND EL PASO E-RATE PROGRAM INVESTIGATIONS. Settlement. Action by: by General Counsel. Adopted: 2020-12-23 by Consent Decree. OMR OGC EB WCB. DOC-368960A1.pdf DOC-368960A1.txt

STATE OF THE LIFELINE MARKETPLACE REPORT. WCB Initiates Data Collection for Lifeline Program . (Dkt No 20-437). Action by: the Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 2020-12-23 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-1529). WCB OEA. DA-20-1529A1.docx DA-20-1529A1.pdf DA-20-1529A1.txt DA-20-1529A2.pdf DA-20-1529A2.txt DA-20-1529A3.pdf DA-20-1529A3.txt

RURAL HEALTH CARE SUPPORT MECHANISM; DATABASE OF URBAN AND RURAL RATES FOR THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM. WCB directs USAC to add to the Database of Urban and Rural Rates for the Telecommunications Program rates for all funding requests committed since its launch.. (Dkt No 17-310). by LETTER. (DA No. 20-1536). WCB. DA-20-1536A1.docx DA-20-1536A1.pdf DA-20-1536A1.txt

REPORT TO CONGRESS ON ROBOCALLS AND TRANSMISSION OF MISLEADING OR INACCURATE CALLER IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION, SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 3, 11, AND 13 OF THE PALLONE-THUNE TELEPHONE ROBOCALL ABUSE CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT AND DETERRENCE ACT. EB, CGB, and WCB submits joint annual report to Congress on robocalls and transmission of misleading or inaccurate caller identification information, pursuant to sections 3, 11, and 13 of the TRACED Act. Action by: Enforcement Bureau, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, and Wireline Competition Bureau. by REPORT. EB CGB WCB. DOC-368957A1.pdf DOC-368957A1.txt DOC-368957A2.pdf DOC-368957A2.txt DOC-368957A3.pdf DOC-368957A3.txt DOC-368957A4.pdf DOC-368957A4.txt DOC-368957A5.xlsx DOC-368957A5.pdf

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA. Media Bureau allots Channel 238A at Edgefield, South Carolina. (Dkt No 20-155 RM-11856). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2020-12-21 by R&O. (DA No. 20-1522). MB. DA-20-1522A1.docx DA-20-1522A1.pdf DA-20-1522A1.txt

CONSENT TO TRANSFER CONTROL OF CERTAIN SUBSIDIARIES OF UNIVISION HOLDINGS, INC. AND PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING. Media Bureau grants consent to transfer control of licenses held by subsidiaries of Univision Holdings, Inc., subject to condition, and grants Univision's Petition for Declaratory Ruling to exceed the foreign ownership benchmark under Act.. (Dkt No 20-122 20-123). Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2020-12-23 by MO&O. (DA No. 20-1535). MB. Contact: David Brown, (202) 418-1645, David.Brown@fcc.gov. DA-20-1535A1.docx DA-20-1535A1.pdf DA-20-1535A1.txt

Released: 2020-12-22. THIRD QUARTER 2020 INFLATION ADJUSTMMENT FIGURES FOR CABLE OPERATORS USING FCC RATE REGULATION FORM 1240 NOW AVAILLABLE. (DA No. 20-1513). Cable Operators May Adjust Their Rates. MB. Contact: Kevin.Green@FCC.GOV Phone 202-418-2127. News Media Contact: Janice.Wise@FCC.GOV Phone 202-418-8165. DA-20-1513A1.docx DA-20-1513A1.pdf DA-20-1513A1.txt

Released: 2020-12-22. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU AND PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU EXTEND COMMENT AND REPLY COMMENT DEADLINES FOR THE 4.9 GHZ BAND SEVENTH FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING. (DA No. 20-1527). (Dkt No 07-100). WTB and PSHSB Extend Comment and Reply Comment Deadlines For The 4.9 GHz Seventh Further Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking. WTB PSHSB. DA-20-1527A1.docx DA-20-1527A1.pdf DA-20-1527A1.txt

Released: 2020-12-22. OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL REMINDS PARTIES THAT EXECUTIVE ORDER CLOSING COMMISSION ON DECEMBER 24 WILL EXTEND CERTAIN DEADLINES FALLING ON THAT DATE. (DA No. 20-1530). OGC. Contact: Max Staloff. DA-20-1530A1.docx DA-20-1530A1.pdf DA-20-1530A1.txt

TRANSITION FROM TTY TO REAL-TIME TEXT; PETITION FOR RULEMAKING TO UPDATE COMMISSION'S RULES FOR ACCESS TO SUPPORT TRANSITION FROM TTY TO REAL-TIME TEXT, PETITION FOR WAIVER OF THE RULES REQUIRING THE SUPPORT OF TTY; UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION. Grants US Cellular retroactive extension, from July 1, 2020 through October 26, 2020, of a previously granted waiver of Commission's accessibility rules to the extent they require CMRS, telecommunications, and ACS providers to support TTY technology.. (Dkt No 16-145 15-178). Action by: CGB. Adopted: 2020-12-22 by ORDER. (DA No. 20-1520). CGB. DA-20-1520A1.docx DA-20-1520A1.pdf DA-20-1520A1.txt