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Federal Communications Commission
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Washington, DC 20554

Vol. 40 No. 780
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February 25, 2021


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Report No: 29333. Released: 2021-02-25. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-370184A1.pdf DOC-370184A1.txt

Released: 2021-02-25. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 2/8/2021. OMD. DOC-370272A1.pdf DOC-370272A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3216. Released: 2021-02-25. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC D/B/A AT&T GEORGIA. (Dkt No 21-67). 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. DOC-370285A1.docx DOC-370285A1.pdf DOC-370285A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-210225-01. Released: 2021-02-25. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-370287A1.pdf DOC-370287A1.txt

Report No: PN-1-210225-01. Released: 2021-02-25. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-370286A1.pdf DOC-370286A1.txt

Released: 2021-02-25. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 2/10/2021. OMD. DOC-370274A1.pdf

Released: 2021-02-25. REMINDER REGARDING REQUIREMENT TO REPORT OWNERSHIP CHANGES IN THE ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SYSTEM. (DA No. 21-230). Reminder to Report Ownership Changes in the ASR System. WTB. Contact: Leon Jackler at (202) 418-0946. DA-21-230A1.docx DA-21-230A1.pdf DA-21-230A1.txt

Released: 2021-02-25. DOMESTIC 214 APPLICATION GRANTED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF FUSION CONNECT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES. (DA No. 21-235). (Dkt No 20-44). WCB. Contact: Gregory Kwan at (202) 418-0809. DA-21-235A1.docx DA-21-235A1.pdf DA-21-235A1.txt

Report No: PN-3-210225-01. Released: 2021-02-25. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-370288A1.pdf DOC-370288A1.txt

Released: 2021-02-25. ENFORCEMENT BUREAU COMMENCES 2021 BROADCAST EEO AUDITS. (DA No. 21-228). Enforcement Bureau Commences 2021 Broadcast EEO Audits. EB. Contact: EEO Staff at (202) 418-1450. DA-21-228A1.pdf DA-21-228A1.txt

Released: 2021-02-25. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 2/9/2021. OMD. DOC-370273A1.pdf

Released: 2021-02-25. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 2/5/2021. OMD. DOC-370271A1.pdf DOC-370271A1.txt

Released: 2021-02-25. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 2/4/2021. OMD. DOC-370270A1.pdf DOC-370270A1.txt

Report No: 49333. Released: 2021-02-25. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-370243A1.pdf DOC-370243A1.txt

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NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE, JOHN BURDETTE, W268BM, JASPER, ALABAMA. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $1,500 to John Burdette for failure to timely file a license renewal application for FM Translator W268BM, Jasper, Alabama. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2021-02-25 by NALF. (DA No. 21-225). MB. DA-21-225A1.docx DA-21-225A1.pdf DA-21-225A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF RYAN ROOT D/B/A ROOT AUTOMATION AND 4FAST.NET. FCC Enforcement Bureau proposes $20,000 fine against Ryan Root d/b/a Root Automation and 4Fast.net for apparently failing to file its March and September 2020 Forms 477 and its history of missed and untimely filings. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2021-02-25 by NAL. (DA No. 21-224). EB. DA-21-224A1.docx DA-21-224A1.pdf DA-21-224A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF SLOPESIDE INTERNET, LLC. FCC Enforcement Bureau proposes $20,000 fine against Slopeside Internet, LLC for apparently failing to file its September 2020 Form 477, apparently failing to timely file its March 2020 Form 477, and its history of untimely filings. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2021-02-25 by NAL. (DA No. 21-220). EB. DA-21-220A1.docx DA-21-220A1.pdf DA-21-220A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF ONLINE POLITICAL FILES OF SM-KSGF-AM, LLC, LICENSEE OF COMMERCIAL RADIO STATION. SM-KSGF-AM, LLC enters into consent decree to resolve political file investigation. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2021-02-25 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 21-234). MB. DA-21-234A1.docx DA-21-234A1.pdf DA-21-234A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF MIDWAYNET, LLC. Enforcement Bureau proposes a $10,000 fine against MidwayNet, LLC for apparently failing to timely file its March 2020 FCC Form 477 and its history of missed and untimely filings. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2021-02-25 by NAL. (DA No. 21-223). EB. DA-21-223A1.docx DA-21-223A1.pdf DA-21-223A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF YOUR TOWN ONLINE, INC. D/B/A WILLITS ONLINE. FCC Enforcement Bureau proposes $20,000 fine against Your Town Online, Inc. d/b/a Willits Online for apparently failing to file its March and September 2020 Forms 477 and its history of missed filings. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2021-02-25 by NAL. (DA No. 21-222). EB. DA-21-222A1.docx DA-21-222A1.pdf DA-21-222A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF ONLINE POLITICAL FILES OF WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC., LICENSEE OF COMMERCIAL RADIO STATIONS. Wennes Communications Stations, Inc. enters into consent decree to resolve political file investigation. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2021-02-25 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 21-233). MB. DA-21-233A1.docx DA-21-233A1.pdf DA-21-233A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF CITY OF SANDY, OREGON D/B/A SANDYNET. FCC Enforcement Bureau proposes a $10,000 fine against the City of Sandy, Oregon d/b/a SandyNet for apparently failing to timely file its March 2020 FCC Form 477 and its history of missed and untimely filings. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2021-02-25 by NAL. (DA No. 21-127). EB. DA-21-127A1.docx DA-21-127A1.pdf DA-21-127A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF CITY OF WESTERN IOWA WIRELESS, INC. FCC Enforcement Bureau proposes $10,000 fine against Western Iowa Wireless, Inc. for apparently failing to timely file its March 2020 Form 477 and its history of missed and untimely filings. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2021-02-25 by NAL. (DA No. 21-221). EB. DA-21-221A1.docx DA-21-221A1.pdf DA-21-221A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF CLEARSKY SYSTEMS, INC. EB proposes a $56,370.71 monetary forfeiture against ClearSKY Systems, Inc. for defaulting on nine of its bids in the Connect America Fund Phase II Auction 903 and for failing to submit its required audited financial statements. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2021-02-25 by NAL. (DA No. 21-89). EB. DA-21-89A1.docx DA-21-89A1.pdf DA-21-89A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED FEBRUARY 24, 2021, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 779:

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FCC ANNOUNCES TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR MARCH OPEN MEETING. FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced the items tentatively on the agenda for the March Open Commission Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, 2021. by News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR OCHJR. DOC-370261A1.docx DOC-370261A1.pdf DOC-370261A1.txt

FCC ANNOUNCES WINNING BIDDERS IN C-BAND AUCTION; AUCTION 107 OF 3.7 GHZ SERVICE LICENSES YIELDS OVER $81 BILLION IN GROSS BIDS AND PROVIDES MUCH-NEEDED MID-BAND SPECTRUM FOR 5G SERVICES. The Federal Communications Commission announced the winning bidders and the final bid totals in Auction 107—commonly referred to as the C-band auction \r\n\r\n. by News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR OEA WTB. DOC-370267A1.docx DOC-370267A1.pdf DOC-370267A1.txt

FCC GRANTS ADDITIONAL RURAL TRIBAL SPECTRUM LICENSES. The Bureau granted an additional 21 spectrum licenses in the 2.5 GHz band to help connect rural Tribal communities across the country. The FCC under Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is committed to bridging this divide facing Tribes. by News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR WTB. DOC-370260A1.docx DOC-370260A1.pdf DOC-370260A1.txt DOC-370260A2.pdf DOC-370260A2.txt DOC-370260A3.pdf DOC-370260A3.txt

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Released: 2021-02-24. AUCTION OF FLEXIBLE-USE SERVICE LICENSES IN THE 3.7-3.98 GHZ BAND CLOSES; WINNING BIDDERS ANNOUNCED FOR AUCTION 107. (DA No. 21-207). (Dkt No 20-25). Auction 107 closes; down payments and FCC Forms 601 and 602 due March 10, 2021; final payments due March 24, 2021. OEA WTB. DA-21-207A1.docx DA-21-207A1.pdf DA-21-207A1.txt DA-21-207A2.pdf DA-21-207A2.txt DA-21-207A3.pdf DA-21-207A3.txt

Report No: NCD-3213. Released: 2021-02-24. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC D/B/A AT&T SOUTH CAROLINA. (Dkt No 21-66). 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. DOC-370269A1.docx DOC-370269A1.pdf DOC-370269A1.txt

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LIFELINE AND LINK UP REFORM AND MODERNIZATION. WCB Extends Prior Covid Lifeline Program Waivers to June 30, 2021. (Dkt No 11-42). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 2021-02-24 by ORDER. (DA No. 21-229). WCB. DA-21-229A1.docx DA-21-229A1.pdf DA-21-229A1.txt