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Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street NE
Washington, DC 20554

Vol. 40 No. 816
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
ASL Video Call: 1-844-432-2275



April 16, 2021


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: SAT-01544. Released: 2021-04-16. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. Space Station Applications Accepted for Filing. OMR. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-371659A1.pdf DOC-371659A1.txt

Report No: 29969. Released: 2021-04-16. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-371619A1.pdf DOC-371619A1.txt

Report No: SAT-01545. Released: 2021-04-16. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 21-434). Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DA-21-434A1.pdf DA-21-434A1.txt

Report No: 0499. Released: 2021-04-16. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7200. DOC-371657A1.doc DOC-371657A1.pdf DOC-371657A1.txt

Report No: 49969. Released: 2021-04-16. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-371618A1.pdf DOC-371618A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-210416-01. Released: 2021-04-16. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-371654A1.pdf DOC-371654A1.txt

Report No: PN-1-210416-01. Released: 2021-04-16. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-371653A1.pdf DOC-371653A1.txt

Released: 2021-04-16. THE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ESTABLISHES A NEW DOCKET FOR C-BAND TRANSITION DISPUTE REFERRALS. (DA No. 21-435). (Dkt No 21-154 20-205 18-122 20-173). With this Public Notice, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau establishes WT Docket No. 21-154, which is captioned \"3.7-4.2 GHz Band Transition Relocation Dispute Referrals.\". WTB. DA-21-435A1.docx DA-21-435A1.pdf DA-21-435A1.txt

Report No: PN-3-210416-01. Released: 2021-04-16. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-371655A1.pdf DOC-371655A1.txt

Released: 2021-04-16. EMERGENCY BROADBAND BENEFIT WEBINAR FOR CONSUMERS AND OUTREACH PARTNERS. The FCC will host a public webinar on Tuesday April 27, 2021 at 3 p.m. EDT to provide consumers and outreach partners with an overview of the Emergency Broadband Benefit program, eligibility information, and enrollment procedures. CGB. Contact: Deandrea Wilson, Deandrea.Wilson@fcc.gov. Visit the event webpage: www.fcc.gov/news-events/events/2021/04/emergency-broadband-benefit-webinar-consumers-and-outreach-partners. News Media Contact: Michael Snyder, Michael.Snyder@fcc.gov. DOC-371674A1.docx DOC-371674A1.pdf DOC-371674A1.txt

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AMENDMENT OF SECTION 73.622(I), POST-TRANSITION TABLE OF DTV ALLOTMENTS, TELEVISION BROADCAST STATIONS (MEDFORD, OREGON). Requests the substitution of channel 16 for channel 10 at Medford, Oregon in the DTV Table of Allotments. (Dkt No 21-155 RM-11900). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2021-04-16 by NPRM. (DA No. 21-436). MB. DA-21-436A1.docx DA-21-436A1.pdf DA-21-436A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF SECTION 73.622(I), POST-TRANSITION TABLE OF DTV ALLOTMENTS, TELEVISION BROADCAST STATIONS (BOISE, IDAHO). Requests the substitution of channel 20 for channel 9 at Boise, Idaho, in the DTV Table of Allotments. (Dkt No 21-156 RM-11901). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2021-04-16 by NPRM. (DA No. 21-437). MB. DA-21-437A1.docx DA-21-437A1.pdf DA-21-437A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF LUNEX TELECOM, INC. EB enters into consent decree with Lunex Telecom resolving its investigation into whether the company failed to timely file Worksheets and CPNI Certifications. To settle the matter, Lunex will implement a compliance plan and pay a $216,000 civil penalty. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2021-04-16 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 21-140). EB. DA-21-140A1.docx DA-21-140A1.pdf DA-21-140A1.txt

JULY 1, 2021 ANNUAL ACCESS CHARGE TARIFF FILINGS. Establishes procedures for the 2021 filing of annual access charge tariffs and Tariff Review Plans for incumbent local exchange carriers subject to price cap and rate-of-return regulation. (Dkt No 21-148). Action by: Chief, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 2021-04-16 by ORDER. (DA No. 21-433). WCB. DA-21-433A1.docx DA-21-433A1.pdf DA-21-433A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED APRIL 15, 2021, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 815:

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SUNSHINE NOTICE

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FCC TO HOLD OPEN COMMISSION MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2021. FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting Thursday, April 22, 2021. DOC-371642A1.docx DOC-371642A1.pdf DOC-371642A1.txt

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC ACTING CHAIRWOMAN ANNOUNCES COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY, RELIABILITY, AND INTEROPERABILITY COUNCIL WILL FOCUS ON 5G NETWORK SECURITY AND SOFTWARE VULNERABILITIES. The Commission will re-establish the Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council with a primary focus on improving 5G network security.. by News Release. OMR OCHJR PSHSB. DOC-371641A1.docx DOC-371641A1.pdf DOC-371641A1.txt

FCC ANNOUNCES ROUND 2 COVID-19 TELEHEALTH PROGRAM APPLICATION PORTAL WILL OPEN ON APRIL 29. Round 2 of Telehealth Program Will Provide an Additional $249 Million to Support Health Care Providers and Patients In All 50 States, DC, and Territories\r\n\r\n. by News Release. News Media Contact: Katie Gorscak, Katie.Gorscak@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. Contact: Program Contact: Round2TelehealthApplicationSupport@usac.org. DOC-371635A1.docx DOC-371635A1.pdf DOC-371635A1.txt

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Released: 2021-04-15. APPLICATION GRANTED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF TELIA CARRIER U.S. INC. TO OURA BIDCO US, INC. (DA No. 21-432). (Dkt No 20-344). WCB. Contact: Dennis Johnson (202) 418-0809. DA-21-432A1.docx DA-21-432A1.pdf DA-21-432A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3238. Released: 2021-04-15. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC D/B/A AT&T MISSISSIPPI. (Dkt No 21-149). 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-371639A1.docx DOC-371639A1.pdf DOC-371639A1.txt

Released: 2021-04-15. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ANNOUNCES APPLICATION FILING WINDOW FOR ROUND 2 OF COVID-19 TELEHEALTH PROGRAM WILL OPEN APRIL 29, 2021. (DA No. 21-431). (Dkt No 20-89). The application filing window for the second round of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program will open on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 12:00 PM ET. The filing window will last seven calendar days and close on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 12:00 PM ET. WCB. Contact: Round2TelehealthApplicationSupport@fcc.gov. DA-21-431A1.docx DA-21-431A1.pdf DA-21-431A1.txt

Released: 2021-04-15. FCC ANNOUNCES INTENT TO RE-ESTABLISH THE COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY, RELIABILITY, AND INTEROPERABILITY COUNCIL AND SOLICITS NOMINATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP. (DA No. 21-430). The FCC announces that it intends to re-establish the Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council on or before June 30, 2021, and seeks nominations for membership. PSHSB. Contact: Suzon Cameron at (202) 418-1916, Kurian Jacob at (202) 418-2040 or via the CSRIC e-mail account at CSRIC@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen at (202) 418-1162, email: Rochelle.Cohen@fcc.gov. DA-21-430A1.docx DA-21-430A1.pdf DA-21-430A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3235. Released: 2021-04-15. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC D/B/A AT&T GEORGIA. (Dkt No 21-146). 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-371638A1.docx DOC-371638A1.pdf DOC-371638A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3221. Released: 2021-04-15. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY HORRY TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE, INC. (Dkt No 21-143). 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-371637A1.docx DOC-371637A1.pdf DOC-371637A1.txt