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	Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street NE Washington, DC 20554 Vol. 40 No. 795	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 March 18, 2021

COMMISSIONER STARKS ANNOUNCES JOINT WEBINAR WITH NTIA FOR WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH: WOMEN OF COLOR AND THE TECHNOLOGICAL FRONTIER. by News Release. News Media Contact: Alisa Valentin at (202) 418-2500, email: Alisa.Valentin@fcc.gov. OMR OCGS. DOC-370898A1.docx DOC-370898A1.pdf DOC-370898A1.txt

Report No: SCL-00307. Released: 2021-03-18. ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER CABLE LANDING LICENSE ACT. (DA No. 21-326). IB. DA-21-326A1.pdf DA-21-326A1.txt

Report No: 49948. Released: 2021-03-18. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-370841A1.pdf DOC-370841A1.txt

Report No: PN-3-210318-01. Released: 2021-03-18. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-370892A1.pdf DOC-370892A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-210318-01. Released: 2021-03-18. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-370891A1.pdf DOC-370891A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3220. Released: 2021-03-18. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC D/B/A AT&T TENNESSEE. (Dkt No 21-100). 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-370889A1.docx DOC-370889A1.pdf DOC-370889A1.txt

Released: 2021-03-18. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 3/9/2021. OMD. DOC-370876A1.pdf DOC-370876A1.txt

Report No: 29948. Released: 2021-03-18. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-370842A1.pdf DOC-370842A1.txt

Released: 2021-03-18. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 3/10/2021. OMD. DOC-370877A1.pdf DOC-370877A1.txt

Report No: TEL-02081. Released: 2021-03-18. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 21-327). IB. DA-21-327A1.pdf DA-21-327A1.txt

Report No: PN-1-210318-01. Released: 2021-03-18. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-370890A1.pdf DOC-370890A1.txt

CONSENT DECREE, ARKANSAS BROADCASTING FOUNDATION, INC. The Bureau enters into a Consent Decree with Arkansas Broadcasting Foundation, Inc. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2021-03-18 by Consent Decree. (DA No. 21-329). MB. DA-21-329A1.pdf DA-21-329A1.txt

NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE, BILLY R. AUTRY WKRAM(AM) AND WKRA-FM, HOLLY SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $6,000 to Billy R. Autry for failure to timely file license renewal applications for WKRA(AM) and WKRA-FM, Holly Springs, Mississippi. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2021-03-18 by NALF. (DA No. 21-328). MB. DA-21-328A1.docx DA-21-328A1.pdf DA-21-328A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF CITY OF JOHN C. SPILLER; JAKOB A. MEARS; RISING EAGLE CAPITAL GROUP LLC; JSQUARED TELECOM LLC; ONLY WEB LEADS LLC; RISING PHOENIX GROUP; RISING PHOENIX HOLDINGS; RPG LEADS; AND RISING EAGLE CAPITAL GROUP – CAYMAN. FCC fines Texas-based telemarketers $225 million for transmitting approximately 1 billion robocalls, many of them illegally spoofed, to sell short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2021-03-17 by Forfeiture Order. (FCC No. 21-35). EB. FCC-21-35A1.pdf FCC-21-35A1.txt FCC-21-35A2.docx FCC-21-35A2.pdf FCC-21-35A2.txt FCC-21-35A3.docx FCC-21-35A3.pdf FCC-21-35A3.txt

FCC PROPOSES TO FURTHER STRENGHTEN EMERGENCY ALERTING. Also Seeks Information on Feasibility of Sending Alerts over Internet \r\n\r\n\r\n. News Release. (Dkt No 15-94 15-91). Adopted: 2021-03-17. News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen at (202) 418-1162, email: Rochelle.Cohen@fcc.gov. OMR PSHSB. DOC-370858A1.docx DOC-370858A1.pdf DOC-370858A1.txt DOC-370858A2.docx DOC-370858A2.pdf DOC-370858A2.txt

FCC TO SHARE COMMUNICATIONS OUTAGE INFORMATION WITH STATE, FEDERAL, AND TRIBAL NATION AGENCIES. Action Will Support Faster Service Restoration During Disasters \r\n . News Release. (Dkt No 15-80). Adopted: 2021-03-17. News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen at (202) 418-1162, email: Rochelle.Cohen@fcc.gov. OMR PSHSB. DOC-370857A1.docx DOC-370857A1.pdf DOC-370857A1.txt DOC-370857A2.docx DOC-370857A2.pdf DOC-370857A2.txt DOC-370857A3.docx DOC-370857A3.pdf DOC-370857A3.txt DOC-370857A4.docx DOC-370857A4.pdf DOC-370857A4.txt

FCC INITIATES PROCEEDING REGARDING REVOCATION AND TERMINATION OF PACIFIC NETWORKS' AND COMNET'S AUTHORIZATIONS. News Release (Agenda Item). News Release. (Dkt No 20-111). Adopted: 2021-03-17. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR IB. DOC-370867A1.docx DOC-370867A1.pdf DOC-370867A1.txt DOC-370867A2.docx DOC-370867A2.pdf DOC-370867A2.txt DOC-370867A3.docx DOC-370867A3.pdf DOC-370867A3.txt

FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON MID-BAND SPECTRUM AUCTION. Public Notice Proposes Procedures and Early October Start to 3.45 GHz Auction\r\n\r\n. News Release. (Dkt No 21-62). Adopted: 2021-03-17. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR WTB OEA. DOC-370863A1.docx DOC-370863A1.pdf DOC-370863A1.txt DOC-370863A2.docx DOC-370863A2.pdf DOC-370863A2.txt

FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON OPEN RADIO ACCESS NETWORKS. News Release (Agenda Item). News Release. (Dkt No 21-63). Adopted: 2021-03-17. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR WTB. DOC-370868A1.docx DOC-370868A1.pdf DOC-370868A1.txt DOC-370868A2.docx DOC-370868A2.pdf DOC-370868A2.txt DOC-370868A3.docx DOC-370868A3.pdf DOC-370868A3.txt DOC-370868A4.docx DOC-370868A4.pdf DOC-370868A4.txt

FCC OPENS 100 MEGAHERTZ OF MID-BAND SPECTRUM FOR 5G. New 3.45 GHz Band Rules Put FCC on Track for 5G Auction This Year\r\n\r\n. News Release. (Dkt No 19-348). Adopted: 2021-03-17. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov. OMR WTB. DOC-370860A1.docx DOC-370860A1.pdf DOC-370860A1.txt DOC-370860A2.docx DOC-370860A2.pdf DOC-370860A2.txt DOC-370860A3.docx DOC-370860A3.pdf DOC-370860A3.txt DOC-370860A4.docx DOC-370860A4.pdf DOC-370860A4.txt DOC-370860A5.docx DOC-370860A5.pdf DOC-370860A5.txt

FCC INITIATES PROCEEDING REGARDING REVOCATION OF CHINA UNICOM AMERICAS' AUTHORIZATIONS. News Release (Agenda Item). News Release. (Dkt No 20-110). Adopted: 2021-03-17. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR IB. DOC-370866A1.docx DOC-370866A1.pdf DOC-370866A1.txt DOC-370866A2.docx DOC-370866A2.pdf DOC-370866A2.txt DOC-370866A3.docx DOC-370866A3.pdf DOC-370866A3.txt

HEALTH INSURANCE TELEMARKETER FACES RECORD FCC FINE OF $225 MILLION FOR SPOOFED ROBOCALLS. Robocaller Transmitted Approximately 1 Billion Sales Calls in Fewer Than 5 Months\r\n\r\n. News Release. Adopted: 2021-03-17. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR EB. DOC-370869A1.docx DOC-370869A1.pdf DOC-370869A1.txt DOC-370869A2.docx DOC-370869A2.pdf DOC-370869A2.txt DOC-370869A3.docx DOC-370869A3.pdf DOC-370869A3.txt

FCC ACTING CHAIRWOMAN CIRCULATES ROUND 2 COVID-19 TELEHEALTH PROGRAM REPORT AND ORDER. Congress Tasked the FCC to Create Rules and Procedures for Round 2 of Program to Support Health Care Providers During the Pandemic \r\n\r\n. by News Release. News Media Contact: Paloma Perez, Paloma.Perez@fcc.gov. OMR WCB OCHJR. DOC-370871A1.docx DOC-370871A1.pdf DOC-370871A1.txt

ACTING CHAIRWOMAN ROSENWORCEL KICKS OFF ANTI-ROBOCALL AGENDA. by News Release. News Media Contact: Paloma Perez, Paloma.Perez@fcc.gov. OMR OCHJR. DOC-370865A1.docx DOC-370865A1.pdf DOC-370865A1.txt

FCC INITIATES PROCEEDING TO REVOKE AUTHORITY OF TELECOM CARRIERS CONTROLLED BY COMMUNIST CHINA AFTER THEIR FAILURE TO ADDRESS NATIONAL SECURITY CONCERNS. by STMT. News Media Contact: Benjamin Arden at (202) 418-0288, email: Benjamin.Arden@fcc.gov. OMR OCBC. DOC-370862A1.docx DOC-370862A1.pdf DOC-370862A1.txt

Report No: 3169. Released: 2021-03-17. PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION IN PROCEEDINGS. (Dkt No 15-146 12-268). CGB. DOC-370859A1.docx DOC-370859A1.pdf DOC-370859A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3123. Released: 2021-03-17. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON NEW YORK INC. (Dkt No 21-94). 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-370828A1.docx DOC-370828A1.pdf DOC-370828A1.txt

Released: 2021-03-17. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON NEW YORK INC. (Dkt No 21-95). 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-370829A1.docx DOC-370829A1.pdf DOC-370829A1.txt

KEYNOTE REMARKS OF COMMISSIONER GEOFFREY STARKS AT THE AMERICAN CONFERENCE INSTITUTE NATIONAL FORUM ON TEAM TELECOM. OMR OCGS. SPEECH. DOC-370872A1.docx DOC-370872A1.pdf DOC-370872A1.txt

AUBURN NETWORK, INC. Order Summarizing Initial Status Conference. (Dkt No 21-20). Action by: Administrative Law Judge Jane Halprin. Adopted: 2021-03-17 by ORDER. (FCC No. 21M-02). OALJ. Contact: Pat Ducksworth. FCC-21M-02A1.pdf FCC-21M-02A1.txt

WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU GRANTS ACE TELEPHONE COMPANY OF MICHIGAN, INC. PETITION FOR WAIVER. Bureau order approving Ace Telephone Company of Michigan, Inc. petition for waiver of rules 51.909(a), 51.917(b)(1) and 51.917(b)(7). (Dkt No 20-358). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 2021-03-17 by ORDER. (DA No. 21-325). WCB. DA-21-325A1.docx DA-21-325A1.pdf DA-21-325A1.txt