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	Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street NE Washington, DC 20554 Vol. 40 No. 756	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 January 19, 2021

CARR ANNOUNCES GREG WATSON AS POLICY ADVISOR. by STMT. News Media Contact: Benjamin Arden at (202) 418-0288, email: Benjamin.Arden@fcc.gov. OMR OCBC. DOC-369362A1.docx DOC-369362A1.pdf DOC-369362A1.txt

Report No: PN-3-210119-01. Released: 2021-01-19. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-369354A1.pdf DOC-369354A1.txt

Report No: 29907. Released: 2021-01-19. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-369343A1.pdf DOC-369343A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-210119-01. Released: 2021-01-19. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-369353A1.pdf DOC-369353A1.txt

Report No: 49907. Released: 2021-01-19. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-369234A1.pdf DOC-369234A1.txt

Report No: 29907. Released: 2021-01-19. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-369233A1.pdf DOC-369233A1.txt

Released: 2021-01-19. CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. WITHDRAWS PETITION TO SUNSET MERGER CONDITIONS. (DA No. 21-77). (Dkt No 16-197). Charter Communications Withdraws Petition to Sunset Merger Conditions. WCB. Contact: Zachary Ross at(202) 418-1033, email:Zachary.Ross@fcc.gov. DA-21-77A1.docx DA-21-77A1.pdf DA-21-77A1.txt

Report No: 49907. Released: 2021-01-19. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-369342A1.pdf DOC-369342A1.txt

Released: 2021-01-19. NOTICE OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED. (DA No. 21-74). (Dkt No 20-415). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Gregory Kwan at (202) 418-1191. DA-21-74A1.docx DA-21-74A1.pdf DA-21-74A1.txt

Report No: PN-1-210119-01. Released: 2021-01-19. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-369352A1.pdf DOC-369352A1.txt

RULES GOVERNING THE USE OF DISTRIBUTED TRANSMISSION SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES; AUTHORIZING PERMISSIVE USE OF THE \"NEXT GENERATION\" BROADCAST TELEVISION STANDARD. Commission adopts a Report and Order modifying technical rules to promote expanded use of distributed transmission systems or single frequency networks by broadcast television stations. (Dkt No 20-74 16-142). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2021-01-13 by R&O. (FCC No. 21-21). MB. FCC-21-21A1.docx FCC-21-21A1.pdf FCC-21-21A1.txt FCC-21-21A2.docx FCC-21-21A2.pdf FCC-21-21A2.txt FCC-21-21A3.docx FCC-21-21A3.pdf FCC-21-21A3.txt FCC-21-21A4.docx FCC-21-21A4.pdf FCC-21-21A4.txt FCC-21-21A5.docx FCC-21-21A5.pdf FCC-21-21A5.txt

ACCELERATING WIRELINE BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT BY REMOVING BARRIERS TO INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT. The Bureau adopts a Declaratory Ruling clarifying under section 224 the reasonableness of the allocation of costs of pole replacements precipitated by a new attachment request. (Dkt No 17-84). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 2021-01-19 by Declaratory Ruling. (DA No. 21-78). WCB. DA-21-78A1.docx DA-21-78A1.pdf DA-21-78A1.txt

IONE BAND OF MIWOK INDIANS, REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF TRIBAL LAND DEFINITION IN THE 2.5 GHZ TRIBAL PRIORITY WINDOW. WTB grants waiver request by the Ione Band of Miwok Indians for waiver of Tribal Lands definition in the 2.5 GHz Rural Tribal Priority Window. Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 2021-01-19 by MO&O. (DA No. 21-76). WTB. DA-21-76A1.docx DA-21-76A1.pdf DA-21-76A1.txt

YOCHA DEHE WINTUN NATION, REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF TRIBAL LANDS DEFINITION IN THE 2.5 GHZ TRIBAL PRIORITY WINDOW. WTB grants waiver request by the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation for waiver of the Tribal Lands definition in the 2.5 GHz Rural Tribal Priority Window. Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 2021-01-19 by MO&O. (DA No. 21-75). WTB. DA-21-75A1.docx DA-21-75A1.pdf DA-21-75A1.txt

OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL ACCOMPLISHMENTS PRESENTATION. The Office of General Counsel summarized key accomplishments of the Office from 2016-2020 at the January 13, 2020 Open Meeting.. by Presentation. OMR. DOC-369308A1.docx DOC-369308A1.pdf DOC-369308A1.txt DOC-369308A2.pdf DOC-369308A2.txt

PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ACCOMPLISHMENTS. The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau summarized key accomplishments of the Bureau from 2016-2020 at the January 13, 2020 Open Meeting. by Presentation. OMR. DOC-369316A1.docx DOC-369316A1.pdf DOC-369316A1.txt DOC-369316A2.pdf DOC-369316A2.txt

OFFICE OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS PRESENTATION. The Office of the Managing Director summarized key accomplishments of the Office from 2016-2020 at the January 13, 2020 Open Meeting. by Presentation. OMR. DOC-369313A1.docx DOC-369313A1.pdf DOC-369313A1.txt DOC-369313A2.pdf DOC-369313A2.txt

WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ACCOMPLISHMENTS PRESENTATION. The Wireline Competition Bureau summarized key accomplishments of the Bureau from 2016-2020 at the January 13, 2020 Open Meeting. by Presentation. OMR WCB. DOC-369312A1.docx DOC-369312A1.pdf DOC-369312A1.txt DOC-369312A2.pdf DOC-369312A2.txt

ENFORCEMENT BUREAU ACCOMPLISHMENTS PRESENTATION. The Enforcement Bureau summarized key accomplishments of the Bureau from 2016-2020 at the January 13, 2020 Open Meeting. by Presentation. OMR. DOC-369318A1.docx DOC-369318A1.pdf DOC-369318A1.txt DOC-369318A2.pdf DOC-369318A2.txt

MEDIA BUREAU ACCOMPLISHMENTS PRESENTATION. The Media Bureau summarized key accomplishments of the Bureau from 2016-2020 at the January 13, 2020 Open Meeting. by Presentation. OMR MB. DOC-369317A1.docx DOC-369317A1.pdf DOC-369317A1.txt DOC-369317A2.pdf DOC-369317A2.txt

OFFICE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY ACCOMPLISHMENTS PRESENTATION. The Office of Engineering & Technology summarized key accomplishments of the Office from 2016-2020 at the January 13, 2020 Open Meeting. by Presentation. OMR. DOC-369310A1.docx DOC-369310A1.pdf DOC-369310A1.txt DOC-369310A2.pdf DOC-369310A2.txt

RURAL BROADBAND AUCTIONS TASK FORCE ACCOMPLISHMENTS PRESENTATION. The Rural Broadband Auctions Task Force Wireline summarized key accomplishments of the task force through 2020 at the January 13, 2020 Open Meeting.. by Presentation. OMR OEA. DOC-369315A1.docx DOC-369315A1.pdf DOC-369315A1.txt DOC-369315A2.pdf DOC-369315A2.txt

INCENTIVE AUCTION TASK FORCE ACCOMPLISHMENTS PRESENTATION. The Incentive Auction Task Force summarized key accomplishments of the task force from 2016-2020 at the January 13, 2020 Open Meeting. by Presentation. OMR. DOC-369321A1.docx DOC-369321A1.pdf DOC-369321A1.txt DOC-369321A2.pdf DOC-369321A2.txt

CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU ACCOMPLISHMENTS PRESENTATION. The Consumer & Governmental Affairs summarized key accomplishments of the task force from 2016-2020 at the January 13, 2020 Open Meeting. by Presentation. OMR. DOC-369320A1.docx DOC-369320A1.pdf DOC-369320A1.txt DOC-369320A2.pdf DOC-369320A2.txt

INTERNATIONAL BUREAU ACCOMPLISHMENTS PRESENTATION. The International Bureau summarized key accomplishments of the Bureau from 2016-2020 at the January 13, 2020 Open Meeting. . by Presentation. OMR IB. DOC-369309A1.docx DOC-369309A1.pdf DOC-369309A1.txt DOC-369309A2.pdf DOC-369309A2.txt

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ACCOMPLISHMENTS PRESENTATION. The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau summarized key accomplishments of the Bureau from 2016-2020 at the January 13, 2021 Open Meeting . by Presentation. OMR WTB. DOC-369307A1.docx DOC-369307A1.pdf DOC-369307A1.txt DOC-369307A2.pdf DOC-369307A2.txt

OFFICE OF ECONOMICS AND ANALYTICS ACCOMPLISHMENTS PRESENTATION. The Office of Economics and Analytics summarized key accomplishments of the Office from 2016-2020 at the January 13, 2020 Open Meeting. by Presentation. OMR OEA. DOC-369311A1.docx DOC-369311A1.pdf DOC-369311A1.txt DOC-369311A2.pdf DOC-369311A2.txt

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ACCOMPLISHMENTS. The Office of Communications Business Opportunities summarized key accomplishments of the Office from 2016-2020 at the January 13, 2020 Open Meeting\r\n\r\n. by Presentation. OMR. DOC-369314A1.docx DOC-369314A1.pdf DOC-369314A1.txt DOC-369314A2.pdf DOC-369314A2.txt

FIRST PHASE OF RECORD-BREAKING 5G SPECTRUM AUCTION CONCLUDES. by News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR OEA WTB. DOC-369265A1.docx DOC-369265A1.pdf DOC-369265A1.txt

FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON MAXIMIZING EFFICIENT USE OF 12 GHZ BAND. Agency Seeking Input on Feasibility of Allowing Mobile Services While Protecting Incumbents from Harmful Interference\r\n\r\n. by News Release. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov. OMR WTB. DOC-369278A1.docx DOC-369278A1.pdf DOC-369278A1.txt

CARR STATEMENT ON CLOSING OF FIRST PHASE OF C-BAND AUCTION. by STMT. News Media Contact: Benjamin Arden at (202) 418-0288, email: Benjamin.Arden@fcc.gov. OMR OCBC. DOC-369277A1.docx DOC-369277A1.pdf DOC-369277A1.txt

CHAIRMAN PAI SIGNS CROSS-BORDER RADIO FREQUENCY SPECTRUM COORDINATION ARRANGEMENT WITH INNOVATION SCIENCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CANADA. by News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR IB. DOC-369279A1.docx DOC-369279A1.pdf DOC-369279A1.txt

FCC ANNOUNCES FIRST SET OF AWARDEES FOR CARR'S CONNECTED CARE PILOT PROGRAM. $100 Million Initiative Supports Telehealth for Low-Income Americans and Veterans. by STMT. News Media Contact: Joseph Calascione at (202) 418-2085, email: Joseph.Calascione@fcc.gov. OMR OCBC. DOC-369276A1.docx DOC-369276A1.pdf DOC-369276A1.txt

FCC ANNOUNCES INITIAL PROJECTS SELECTED FOR CONNECTED CARE PILOT PROGRAM. $100 Million Program Will Support Connected Care Service Across Country, Focus on Low-Income and Veteran Patients\r\n\r\n. by News Release. News Media Contact: Katie Gorscak at (202) 418-2156, email: Katie.Gorscak@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-369274A1.docx DOC-369274A1.pdf DOC-369274A1.txt

Released: 2021-01-15. TECHNICAL GUIDE ON SINGLE-ROUND BIDDING PROCEDURES AVAILABLE FOR AUCTION 108 (2.5 GHZ). (DA No. 21-66). (Dkt No 20-429). Announces the availability of technical guide that provides examples and additional technical and mathematical detail regarding the single-round bidding procedures for Auction 108. OEA WTB. DA-21-66A1.docx DA-21-66A1.pdf DA-21-66A1.txt

Released: 2021-01-15. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS GRANTED SUBJECT TO CONDITION. (DA No. 21-68). (Dkt No 20-388 20-389). WCB. Contact: Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809. DA-21-68A1.docx DA-21-68A1.pdf DA-21-68A1.txt

Released: 2021-01-15. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU TERMINATES PRICE CAP BUSINESS DATA SERVICES PROCEEDINGS, CLOSES DOCKETS, AND OPENS NEW DOCKET; PARTIES REQUIRED TO DESTROY OR RETURN CONFIDENTIAL AND HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS. (DA No. 21-71). (Dkt No 05-25 16-143 21-17 RM-10593). WCB. Contact: Christopher Koves at (202) 418-8209, email: Christopher.Koves@fcc.gov. DA-21-71A1.docx DA-21-71A1.pdf DA-21-71A1.txt

Released: 2021-01-15. PROMOTING TELEHEALTH FOR LOW-INCOME CONSUMERS. (Dkt No 18-213). FCC Announces Initial Connected Care Pilot Program Projects . (FCC No. 21-12). WCB. Action by: the Commission. FCC-21-12A1.docx FCC-21-12A1.pdf FCC-21-12A1.txt FCC-21-12A2.docx FCC-21-12A2.pdf FCC-21-12A2.txt FCC-21-12A3.docx FCC-21-12A3.pdf FCC-21-12A3.txt FCC-21-12A4.docx FCC-21-12A4.pdf FCC-21-12A4.txt FCC-21-12A5.docx FCC-21-12A5.pdf FCC-21-12A5.txt

Report No: SCL-00299NS. Released: 2021-01-15. NON-STREAMLINED SUBMARINE CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS ACCPETED FOR FILING PN. IB. DOC-369269A1.pdf DOC-369269A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3204. Released: 2021-01-15. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY PUERTO RICO TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC. (Dkt No 21-18). 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-369266A1.docx DOC-369266A1.pdf DOC-369266A1.txt

REMARKS OF FCC CHAIRMAN AJIT PAI TO THE AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE. OMR OCHAP. SPEECH. DOC-369271A1.docx DOC-369271A1.pdf DOC-369271A1.txt

EXPANDING FLEXIBLE USE OF THE 12.2-12.7 GHZ BAND, ET AL., WT DOCKET NO. 20-443, ET AL. Seeks input on feasibility of allowing mobile services in the 12.2-12.7 GHz band while protecting incumbents from harmful interference. (Dkt No 20-443 17-183 RM-11768). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2021-01-12 by NPRM. (FCC No. 21-13). WTB IB OEA OET. FCC-21-13A1.docx FCC-21-13A1.pdf FCC-21-13A1.txt FCC-21-13A2.docx FCC-21-13A2.pdf FCC-21-13A2.txt FCC-21-13A3.docx FCC-21-13A3.pdf FCC-21-13A3.txt FCC-21-13A4.docx FCC-21-13A4.pdf FCC-21-13A4.txt FCC-21-13A5.docx FCC-21-13A5.pdf FCC-21-13A5.txt

ACURIAN, INC., PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING. Granted the Petition for Declaratory Ruling filed by Acurian, Inc. on February 5, 2014. Action by: Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 2021-01-15 by Declaratory Ruling. (DA No. 21-69). CGB. DA-21-69A1.docx DA-21-69A1.pdf DA-21-69A1.txt

TOLL FREE ASSIGNMENT MODERNIZATION. The Wireline Competition Bureau releases a report to examine various aspects of this toll free number assignment experiment, including lessons learned, examination of auction outcomes, and recommendations for future toll free number assignment. (Dkt No 17-192 95-155 19-101). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. by REPORT. (DA No. 21-72). WCB. DA-21-72A1.docx DA-21-72A1.pdf DA-21-72A1.txt

INVESTIGATION OF CERTAIN PRICE CAP LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER BUSINESS DATA SERVICES TARIFF PRICING PLANS. The Order amends the referenced Protective Order. (Dkt No 15-247). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 2021-01-15 by ORDER. (DA No. 21-70). WCB. DA-21-70A1.docx DA-21-70A1.pdf DA-21-70A1.txt

Released: 2021-01-17. WARNING: AMATEUR AND PERSONAL RADIO SERVICES LICENSEES AND OPERATORS MAY NOT USE RADIO EQUIPMENT TO COMMIT OR FACILITATE CRIMINAL ACTS. (DA No. 21-73). The FCC Enforcement Bureau issued today an advisory to remind licensees and operators in the Amateur and Personal Radio Services that they may not use radio equipment to commit or facilitate crimes. . EB. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. DA-21-73A1.docx DA-21-73A1.pdf DA-21-73A1.txt