fcclogoDaily Digest

Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street NE
Washington, DC 20554

Vol. 40 No. 841
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
ASL Video Call: 1-844-432-2275



May 21, 2021


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Report No: 49994. Released: 2021-05-21. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-372588A1.pdf DOC-372588A1.txt

Report No: TEL-02096NS . Released: 2021-05-21. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS/PETITIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. DOC-372644A1.pdf DOC-372644A1.txt

Report No: PN-3-210521-01. Released: 2021-05-21. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-372651A1.pdf DOC-372651A1.txt

Report No: PN-1-210521-01. Released: 2021-05-21. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-372649A1.pdf DOC-372649A1.txt

Report No: 29994. Released: 2021-05-21. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-372589A1.pdf DOC-372589A1.txt

Report No: SAT-01554. Released: 2021-05-21. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. Space Station Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-372646A1.pdf DOC-372646A1.txt

Report No: TEL-02097S . Released: 2021-05-21. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. DOC-372645A1.pdf DOC-372645A1.txt

Report No: SAT-01555. Released: 2021-05-21. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 21-599). Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DA-21-599A1.pdf DA-21-599A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-210521-01. Released: 2021-05-21. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-372650A1.pdf DOC-372650A1.txt

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES AND SPEECH-TO-SPEECH SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING AND SPEECH DISABILITIES; STRUCTURE AND PRACTICES OF THE VIDEO RELAY SERVICE PROGRAM. The Commission seeks comment on the adoption of a TRS Fund compensation plan for video relay service and extends the current compensation plan pending such action. (Dkt No 03-123 10-51). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2021-05-20 by NPRM. (FCC No. 21-61). CGB. FCC-21-61A1.docx FCC-21-61A1.pdf FCC-21-61A1.txt FCC-21-61A2.docx FCC-21-61A2.pdf FCC-21-61A2.txt FCC-21-61A3.docx FCC-21-61A3.pdf FCC-21-61A3.txt

IN THE MATTER OF IOU ACQUISITIONS, INC. FCC fines IOU Acquisitions, Inc. $207,290 for unlicensed operation and unauthorized equipment. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2021-05-20 by Forfeiture Order. (FCC No. 21-65). EB. FCC-21-65A1.docx FCC-21-65A1.pdf FCC-21-65A1.txt FCC-21-65A2.docx FCC-21-65A2.pdf FCC-21-65A2.txt

IMPROVING WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERTS AND COMMUNITY-INITIATED ALERTING; AMENDMENTS TO PART 11 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM. The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau grants a request for waiver of the FCC's Wireless Emergency Alert rules to permit a test to be conducted by Mendocino County, CA Sheriff's Office. Action by: Deputy Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 2021-05-21 by ORDER. (DA No. 21-592). PSHSB. DA-21-592A1.docx DA-21-592A1.pdf DA-21-592A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF SECTION 73.622(I), POST-TRANSITION TABLE OF DTV ALLOTMENTS, TELEVISION BROADCAST STATIONS (LAS VEGAS, NEVADA). Requests the substitution of channel 26 for channel 13 at Las Vegas in the DTV Table of Allotments. (Dkt No 21-221 RM-11908). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2021-05-21 by NPRM. (DA No. 21-600). MB. DA-21-600A1.docx DA-21-600A1.pdf DA-21-600A1.txt

WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU RELEASES PROTECTIVE ORDER IN CORE TARIFF INVESTIGATION. Protective Order released in Core Tariff Investigation. (Dkt No 21-191). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 2021-05-21 by Protective Order. (DA No. 21-602). WCB. DA-21-602A1.docx DA-21-602A1.pdf DA-21-602A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF AIR-TEL, LLC. FCC fines Air-Tel, LLC $327,290 for unlicensed operation and unauthorized equipment. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2021-05-20 by Forfeiture Order. (FCC No. 21-64). EB. FCC-21-64A1.docx FCC-21-64A1.pdf FCC-21-64A1.txt FCC-21-64A2.docx FCC-21-64A2.pdf FCC-21-64A2.txt

AMENDMENT OF SECTION 73.622(I), POST-TRANSITION TABLE OF DTV ALLOTMENTS, TELEVISION BROADCAST STATIONS (HANNIBAL, MISSOURI). Licensee has requested the substitution of UHF channel 22 for VHF channel 7 in the DTV Table of Allotments. (Dkt No 21-71 RM-11887). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2021-05-21 by R&O. (DA No. 21-601). MB. DA-21-601A1.docx DA-21-601A1.pdf DA-21-601A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MAY 20, 2021, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 840:

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FCC ADOPTS ORDER RELIEVING CERTAIN POST-TRANSACTION AFFILIATES FROM MIXED-SUPPORT MERGER CONDITION. Ensures Integrity of Universal Service Fund and Eliminates Unnecessary Regulation\r\n\r\n. News Release. (Dkt No 20-389). Adopted: 2021-05-20. News Media Contact: Anne Veigle at (202) 418-0506, email: Anne.Veigle@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-372628A1.docx DOC-372628A1.pdf DOC-372628A1.txt DOC-372628A2.docx DOC-372628A2.pdf DOC-372628A2.txt DOC-372628A3.docx DOC-372628A3.pdf DOC-372628A3.txt

FCC LOWERS INTERSTATE AND INTERNATIONAL PRISON PHONE RATES TO HELP FAMILIES STAY CONNECTED. Provides Cost Savings for Interstate Calling to Vast Majority of Incarcerated People and Caps International Calling Rates for the First Time \r\n\r\n. News Release. (Dkt No 12-375). Adopted: 2021-05-20. News Media Contact: Anne Veigle at (202) 418-0506, email: Anne.Veigle@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-372625A1.docx DOC-372625A1.pdf DOC-372625A1.txt DOC-372625A2.docx DOC-372625A2.pdf DOC-372625A2.txt DOC-372625A3.docx DOC-372625A3.pdf DOC-372625A3.txt DOC-372625A4.docx DOC-372625A4.pdf DOC-372625A4.txt

FCC PROPOSES TO SHORTEN CALLER ID AUTHENTICATION DEADLINE FOR SMALL VOICE SERVICE PROVIDERS SUSPECTED OF ORIGINATING ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS. Certain Small Providers Appear to be Originating an Increasing Volume of Robocalls\r\n\r\n. News Release. (Dkt No 17-97). Adopted: 2021-05-20. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist, Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-372627A1.docx DOC-372627A1.pdf DOC-372627A1.txt DOC-372627A2.docx DOC-372627A2.pdf DOC-372627A2.txt DOC-372627A3.docx DOC-372627A3.pdf DOC-372627A3.txt

FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON COMPENSATION PLAN FOR VIDEO RELAY SERVICE. Commission Also Extends Current Compensation Plan through December 2021\r\n\r\n. News Release. (Dkt No 03-123 10-51). Adopted: 2021-05-20. News Media Contact: Mike Snyder at (202) 418-0997, email: Michael.Snyder@fcc.gov. OMR CGB. DOC-372626A1.docx DOC-372626A1.pdf DOC-372626A1.txt DOC-372626A2.docx DOC-372626A2.pdf DOC-372626A2.txt DOC-372626A3.docx DOC-372626A3.pdf DOC-372626A3.txt

FCC ISSUES FINES FOR MISUSE OF RADIO LOCATION SPECTRUM. Air-Tel and IOU Face Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars in Fines for Providing Unauthorized GPS Services and Illegally Altering Equipment to Do So\r\n\r\n. News Release. Adopted: 2021-05-20. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist, Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR EB. DOC-372630A1.docx DOC-372630A1.pdf DOC-372630A1.txt DOC-372630A2.docx DOC-372630A2.pdf DOC-372630A2.txt

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ACTING CHAIRWOMAN ROSENWORCEL ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF AUCTIONS EXPERT MARGARET WIENER. by News Release. News Media Contact: Anne Veigle at (202) 418-0506, email: Anne.Veigle@fcc.gov. OMR OCHJR. DOC-372629A1.docx DOC-372629A1.pdf DOC-372629A1.txt

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Released: 2021-05-20. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON COMCAST PETITION FOR WAIVER REGARDING ITS LIFT ZONE INITIATIVE. (DA No. 21-597). (Dkt No 02-6). Comments Due: 2021-06-21. Reply Comments Due: 2021-07-06. WCB. Contact: Gregory Vada at (202) 418-1798, email: Gregory.Vadas@fcc.gov. DA-21-597A1.docx DA-21-597A1.pdf DA-21-597A1.txt

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AUBURN NETWORK, INC. Order Revising Hearing Schedule. (Dkt No 21-20). Action by: Chief, Administrative Law Judge, Jane Halprin. Adopted: 2021-05-20 by ORDER. (FCC No. 21M-08). OALJ. FCC-21M-08A1.pdf FCC-21M-08A1.txt