fcclogoDaily Digest

Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street NE
Washington, DC 20554

Vol. 40 No. 821
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
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April 23, 2021


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Report No: SAT-01547. Released: 2021-04-23. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 21-470). Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DA-21-470A1.pdf DA-21-470A1.txt

Report No: SAT-01546. Released: 2021-04-23. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. Space Station Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-371875A1.pdf DOC-371875A1.txt

Report No: PN-1-210423-01. Released: 2021-04-23. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-371859A1.pdf DOC-371859A1.txt

Report No: SCL-00316NS. Released: 2021-04-23. NON-STREAMLINED SUBMARINE CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS. IB. DOC-371858A1.pdf DOC-371858A1.txt

Report No: SCL-00315S . Released: 2021-04-23. STREAMLINED SUBMARINE CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS. IB. DOC-371857A1.pdf DOC-371857A1.txt

Report No: 29974. Released: 2021-04-23. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-371821A1.pdf DOC-371821A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-210423-01. Released: 2021-04-23. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-371860A1.pdf DOC-371860A1.txt

Report No: 49974. Released: 2021-04-23. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-371820A1.pdf DOC-371820A1.txt

Report No: TEL-02090S . Released: 2021-04-23. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. DOC-371856A1.pdf DOC-371856A1.txt

Report No: TEL-02089. Released: 2021-04-23. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 21-468). IB. DA-21-468A1.pdf DA-21-468A1.txt

Released: 2021-04-23. TRANSFER OF CONNECT AMERICA FUND PHASE II AUCTION SUPPORT TO POINT BROADBAND FIBER HOLDINGS, LLC. (DA No. 21-466). (Dkt No 10-90). Transfer of CAF Auction Support to Point Broadband Fiber Holdings, LLC. WCB. Contact: Nissa Laughner at (202) 418-7400, email: Nissa.Laughner@fcc.gov. DA-21-466A1.docx DA-21-466A1.pdf DA-21-466A1.txt

Report No: PN-3-210423-01. Released: 2021-04-23. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-371861A1.pdf DOC-371861A1.txt

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IN THE MATTER OF TELE CIRCUIT NETWORK CORPORATION. FCC fines Tele Circuit Network Corporation $4,145,000 for switching consumers from their preferred carrier to Tele Circuit without permission and adding unauthorized charges to consumers' bill. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2021-04-22 by Forfeiture Order. (FCC No. 21-40). EB. FCC-21-40A1.docx FCC-21-40A1.pdf FCC-21-40A1.txt FCC-21-40A2.docx FCC-21-40A2.pdf FCC-21-40A2.txt FCC-21-40A3.docx FCC-21-40A3.pdf FCC-21-40A3.txt

IN THE MATTER OF ONLINE POLITICAL FILES OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN RADIO GROUP LLC, LICENSEE OF COMMERCIAL RADIO STATIONS. Rocky Mountain Radio Group, LLC enters into Consent Decree to resolve political file investigation. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2021-04-23 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 21-471). MB. DA-21-471A1.docx DA-21-471A1.pdf DA-21-471A1.txt

THIRD NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING TO IMPROVE 911 RELIABILITY. FCC adopts Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to promote public safety by ensuring that 911 call centers and the public receive timely and useful notifications of network disruptions that affect 911 service. (Dkt No 15-80 13-75 04-35). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2021-04-22 by NPRM. (FCC No. 21-45). PSHSB. FCC-21-45A1.docx FCC-21-45A1.pdf FCC-21-45A1.txt FCC-21-45A2.docx FCC-21-45A2.pdf FCC-21-45A2.txt FCC-21-45A3.docx FCC-21-45A3.pdf FCC-21-45A3.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED APRIL 22, 2021, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 820:

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FCC PROPOSES ACTION TO IMPROVE 911 RELIABILITY. News Release (Agenda Item). News Release. (Dkt No 13-75 15-80 04-35). Adopted: 2021-04-22. News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen at (202) 418-1162, email: Rochelle.Cohen@fcc.gov. OMR PSHSB. DOC-371837A1.docx DOC-371837A1.pdf DOC-371837A1.txt DOC-371837A2.docx DOC-371837A2.pdf DOC-371837A2.txt DOC-371837A3.docx DOC-371837A3.pdf DOC-371837A3.txt

FCC SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDES 800 MHZ REBANDING PROGRAM TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS. News Release (Agenda Item). News Release. (Dkt No 02-55). Adopted: 2021-04-22. News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen at (202) 418-1162, email: Rochelle.Cohen@fcc.gov. OMR PSHSB. DOC-371838A1.docx DOC-371838A1.pdf DOC-371838A1.txt DOC-371838A2.docx DOC-371838A2.pdf DOC-371838A2.txt DOC-371838A3.docx DOC-371838A3.pdf DOC-371838A3.txt

FCC FINES TELE CIRCUIT $4.1 MILLION FOR SWITCHING CONSUMERS' PHONE CARRIERS AND ADDING CHARGES WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION. Consumer Complaints Prompted Investigation Into Phone Company\r\n\r\n. News Release. Adopted: 2021-04-22. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR EB. DOC-371840A1.docx DOC-371840A1.pdf DOC-371840A1.txt DOC-371840A2.docx DOC-371840A2.pdf DOC-371840A2.txt DOC-371840A3.docx DOC-371840A3.pdf DOC-371840A3.txt

FCC TAKES FIRST STEP TO EXPAND ACCESS TO THE SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE BY SEEKING COMMENT ON TEXTING TO 988. Proposal to Lay Groundwork for Text-to-988 to Better Support Youth and Individuals with Disabilities in Crisis\r\n\r\n. News Release. (Dkt No 18-336). Adopted: 2021-04-22. News Media Contact: Katie Gorscak, Katie.Gorscak@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-371833A1.docx DOC-371833A1.pdf DOC-371833A1.txt DOC-371833A2.docx DOC-371833A2.pdf DOC-371833A2.txt DOC-371833A3.docx DOC-371833A3.pdf DOC-371833A3.txt

FCC MAKES SPECTRUM AVAILABLE FOR COMMERCIAL SPACE LAUNCHES. News Release (Agenda Item). News Release. (Dkt No 13-115 RM-11341). Adopted: 2021-04-22. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR OET. DOC-371835A1.docx DOC-371835A1.pdf DOC-371835A1.txt DOC-371835A2.docx DOC-371835A2.pdf DOC-371835A2.txt DOC-371835A3.docx DOC-371835A3.pdf DOC-371835A3.txt DOC-371835A4.docx DOC-371835A4.pdf DOC-371835A4.txt

FCC AMENDS SPONSORSHIP IDENTIFICATION RULES TO REQUIRE DISCLOSURES OF FOREIGN GOVERNMENT-PROVIDED PROGRAMMING ON BROADCAST STATIONS. Action Helps Ensure Americans Know When Broadcast Programming They Are Watching or Listening to Comes From a Foreign Source\r\n\r\n. News Release. (Dkt No 20-299). Adopted: 2021-04-22. OMR MB. DOC-371839A1.docx DOC-371839A1.pdf DOC-371839A1.txt DOC-371839A2.docx DOC-371839A2.pdf DOC-371839A2.txt DOC-371839A3.docx DOC-371839A3.pdf DOC-371839A3.txt

FCC CONSIDERS ALLOWING NEW WIRELESS MIC TECHNOLOGY. Agency Will Seek Comment on Spectrum Access for New Tool for Large Venues\r\n\r\n. News Release. (Dkt No 21-115 RM-11821). Adopted: 2021-04-22. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR OET. DOC-371836A1.docx DOC-371836A1.pdf DOC-371836A1.txt DOC-371836A2.docx DOC-371836A2.pdf DOC-371836A2.txt

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Released: 2021-04-22. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ANNOUNCES AGENDA FOR APRIL 26 VIRTUAL JOINT WORKSHOP WITH OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE ON SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY RISKS AND SOFTWARE SUPPLY CHAIN EXPLOITS. (DA No. 21-467). The FCC, in coordination with ODNI, announces the agenda for the April 26, 2021, workshop to promote information and communications technology supply chain security and protect against software supply chain exploits . PSHSB. Contact: Lauren Kravetz, Lauren.Kravetz@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist, Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. DA-21-467A1.docx DA-21-467A1.pdf DA-21-467A1.txt

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IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS IN THE 800 MHZ BAND. FCC Successfully Concludes 800 MHz Rebanding Process. (Dkt No 02-55). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2021-04-22 by ORDER. (FCC No. 21-41). PSHSB. FCC-21-41A1.docx FCC-21-41A1.pdf FCC-21-41A1.txt FCC-21-41A2.docx FCC-21-41A2.pdf FCC-21-41A2.txt FCC-21-41A3.docx FCC-21-41A3.pdf FCC-21-41A3.txt

SPONSORSHIP IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN GOVERNMENT-PROVIDED PROGRAMMING. The Commission adopted a Report and Order to require clear disclosures for broadcast programming that is sponsored, paid for, or furnished by a foreign government or its representative. (Dkt No 20-299). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2021-04-22 by R&O. (FCC No. 21-42). MB. FCC-21-42A1.docx FCC-21-42A1.pdf FCC-21-42A1.txt FCC-21-42A2.docx FCC-21-42A2.pdf FCC-21-42A2.txt FCC-21-42A3.docx FCC-21-42A3.pdf FCC-21-42A3.txt

AMENDMENT OF PARTS 15 AND 74 OF THE RULES FOR WIRELESS MICROPHONES IN THE TV BANDS, 600 MHZ GUARD BAND, 600 MHZ DUPLEX GAP, AND THE 941.5-944 MHZ, 944-952 MHZ, 952.850-956.250 MHZ, 956.45-959.85 MHZ, 1435-1525 MHZ, 6875-6900 MHZ AND 7100-7125 MHZ BANDS. Amend Parts 15 and 74 of the Rules for Wireless Microphones in the TV Bands. (Dkt No 21-115 RM-11821). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2021-04-22 by NPRM. (FCC No. 21-46). OET. FCC-21-46A1.docx FCC-21-46A1.pdf FCC-21-46A1.txt FCC-21-46A2.docx FCC-21-46A2.pdf FCC-21-46A2.txt

ALLOCATION OF SPECTRUM FOR NON-FEDERAL SPACE LAUNCH OPERATIONS. Allocate the 2200-2290 MHz band for space operations on a secondary basis and permit non-federal use in specific portions of this band. We seek comment on the definition of space launch operations. (Dkt No 13-115 RM-11341). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2021-04-22 by R&O. (FCC No. 21-44). OET. FCC-21-44A1.docx FCC-21-44A1.pdf FCC-21-44A1.txt FCC-21-44A2.docx FCC-21-44A2.pdf FCC-21-44A2.txt FCC-21-44A3.docx FCC-21-44A3.pdf FCC-21-44A3.txt FCC-21-44A4.docx FCC-21-44A4.pdf FCC-21-44A4.txt