fcclogoDaily Digest

Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street NE
Washington, DC 20554

Vol. 40 No. 858
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
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June 17, 2021


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE JUNE 17, 2021, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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FCC FURTHER STRENGTHENS EMERGENCY ALERTING. News Release (Agenda Item). News Release. (Dkt No 15-94 15-91). Adopted: 2021-06-17. News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen at (202) 418-1162, email: Rochelle.Cohen@fcc.gov. OMR PSHSB. DOC-373365A1.docx DOC-373365A1.pdf DOC-373365A1.txt

FCC PROPOSES BAN ON EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATIONS FOR DEVICES DEEMED TO POSE A THREAT TO NATIONAL SECURITY. Seeks Comment on Whether to Revoke Previously Granted Authorizations for Equipment on the Supply Chain Covered List \r\n\r\n. News Release. (Dkt No 21-232 21-233). Adopted: 2021-06-17. News Media Contact: Anne Veigle at (202) 418-0506, email: Anne.Veigle@fcc.gov. OMR OET. DOC-373363A1.docx DOC-373363A1.pdf DOC-373363A1.txt

FCC REAFFIRMS $2.8 MILLION FINE OF DRONE DEVICE MARKETER. Commission Denies Petition for Reconsideration of HobbyKing Fine for Marketing Unauthorized Drone Transmitters \r\n. News Release. Adopted: 2021-06-17. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR. DOC-373369A1.docx DOC-373369A1.pdf DOC-373369A1.txt

FCC ACTS TO SPEED ACCESS TO NEW WIRELESS TECH DEVICES. Updated Rules Provide a New Framework for Innovators to Market, Import, and Pre-Sell Tech Devices Earlier in the FCC Review Process\r\n. News Release. (Dkt No 20-382). Adopted: 2021-06-17. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist, Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR OET. DOC-373364A1.docx DOC-373364A1.pdf DOC-373364A1.txt

FCC TO OPEN PORTAL FOR HOSPITALS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS TO ALERT THE ENFORCEMENT BUREAU ABOUT ROBOCALL AND SPOOFING CAMPAIGNS. News Release (Agenda Item). News Release. (Dkt No 20-374). Adopted: 2021-06-17. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR EB. DOC-373367A1.docx DOC-373367A1.pdf DOC-373367A1.txt

FCC OFFERS GUIDANCE ON CONNECTED CARE PILOT PROGRAM; ANNOUNCES 36 NEWLY APPROVED PROJECTS. $100 Million Program Will Support Connected Care Service Across Country, Focus on Low-Income and Veteran Patients\r\n. News Release. Adopted: 2021-06-17. News Media Contact: Katie Gorscak at (202) 418-2156, email:Katie.Gorscak@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-373368A1.docx DOC-373368A1.pdf DOC-373368A1.txt

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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CARR APPLAUDS NEXT STEPS IN CONNECTED CARE PILOT PROGRAM. FCC Announces Round 2 Awardees, Provides Administrative Guidance \r\n\r\n. by STMT. News Media Contact: Greg Watson at (202) 418-0658, email: Greg.Watson@fcc.gov. OMR OCBC. DOC-373371A1.docx DOC-373371A1.pdf DOC-373371A1.txt

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Report No: NCD-3147. Released: 2021-06-17. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA LLC. (Dkt No 21-251). 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-373374A1.docx DOC-373374A1.pdf DOC-373374A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3199. Released: 2021-06-17. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON NEW JERSEY LLC. (Dkt No 21-252). 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-373375A1.docx DOC-373375A1.pdf DOC-373375A1.txt

Report No: PN-3-210617-01. Released: 2021-06-17. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-373346A1.pdf DOC-373346A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-210617-01. Released: 2021-06-17. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-373345A1.pdf DOC-373345A1.txt

Released: 2021-06-17. COMMENT DATES FOR THE VRS COMPENSATION NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING. (DA No. 21-713). (Dkt No 10-51 03-123). Comments Due: 2021-07-15. Reply Comments Due: 2021-07-30. CGB. Contact: Michael Scott at (202) 418-1264, email: Michael.Scott@fcc.gov. DA-21-713A1.docx DA-21-713A1.pdf DA-21-713A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3146. Released: 2021-06-17. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON NEW YORK INC. (Dkt No 21-250). 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-373373A1.docx DOC-373373A1.pdf DOC-373373A1.txt

Report No: 30012. Released: 2021-06-17. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-373305A1.pdf DOC-373305A1.txt

Released: 2021-06-17. TELEVISION LICENSE EXPIRATIONS. (DA No. 21-712). MB. DA-21-712A1.docx DA-21-712A1.pdf DA-21-712A1.txt

Released: 2021-06-17. FCC ANNOUNCES SECOND SET OF PROJECTS SELECTED FOR THE CONNECTED CARE PILOT PROGRAM. (Dkt No 18-213). FCC Announces Second Set of Connected Care Pilot Program Projects. (FCC No. 21-71). WCB. Action by: the Commission. FCC-21-71A1.docx FCC-21-71A1.pdf FCC-21-71A1.txt

Released: 2021-06-17. EXTENSION OF FILING DEADLINES FALLING ON FEDERAL HOLIDAY OBSERVED JUNE 18, 2021. (DA No. 21-717). OMD. Contact: Sheryl Segal at (202) 418-0234, email: Sheryl.Segal@fcc.gov. DA-21-717A1.docx DA-21-717A1.pdf DA-21-717A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3009. Released: 2021-06-17. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC D/B/A AT&T FLORIDA. (Dkt No 21-249). 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-373372A1.docx DOC-373372A1.pdf DOC-373372A1.txt

Released: 2021-06-17. NEW LOGIN PROCEDURE FOR FORM 477; FILINGS FOR JUNE 2021 DATA DUE BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2021. (DA No. 21-709). (Dkt No 11-10). OEA. Contact: Industry Analysis Division: (202) 418-0940. DA-21-709A1.docx DA-21-709A1.pdf DA-21-709A1.txt

Report No: 50012. Released: 2021-06-17. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-373304A1.pdf DOC-373304A1.txt

Released: 2021-06-17. REQUEST FOR COMMENT ON PETITION FOR RULEMAKING AND INTERIM WAIVER FILED BY CONVO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, REGARDING CERTAIN VIDEO RELAY SERVICE RULES. (DA No. 21-714). (Dkt No 03-123 10-51). CGB. Contact: Michael Scott at (202) 418-1264; email: Michael.Scott@fcc.gov, William Wallace at (202) 418-2716; email: William.Wallace@fcc.gov or Halie Peacher at (202) 418-0514, email: Halie.Peacher@fcc.gov. DA-21-714A1.docx DA-21-714A1.pdf DA-21-714A1.txt

Released: 2021-06-17. NOTICE OF PROHIBITED PRESENTATIONS IN THE MATTER OF IMPROVING LOW POWER FM RADIO (MB DOCKET NO. 19-193). (DA No. 21-716). (Dkt No 19-193). OGC. Contact: David Senzel. DA-21-716A1.docx DA-21-716A1.pdf DA-21-716A1.txt

Report No: PN-1-210617-01. Released: 2021-06-17. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-373344A1.pdf DOC-373344A1.txt

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FCR BROADCASTING, INC., LICENSEE OF FM TRANSLATOR STATION W287BE, GREENWOOD, INDIANA. Issued a Forfeiture Order in the amount of $1,500 to FCR Broadcasting, Inc., for failure to timely file a license renewal application for FM translator station W287BE, Greenwood, Indiana. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2021-06-17 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 21-710). MB. DA-21-710A1.docx DA-21-710A1.pdf DA-21-710A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JUNE 16, 2021, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 857:

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COMMISSIONER SIMINGTON TALKS RECEIVER STANDARDS AND DEVICE SECURITY WITH HUDSON INSTITUTE. by News Release. News Media Contact: Adam Cassady\t Adam.Cassady@fcc.gov. OMR OCNS. DOC-373334A1.docx DOC-373334A1.pdf DOC-373334A1.txt

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Report No: 3176. Released: 2021-06-16. PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION IN PROCEEDINGS. (Dkt No 19-138). CGB. DOC-373333A1.docx DOC-373333A1.pdf DOC-373333A1.txt

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IN THE MATTER OF PART 80 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES AND THE USE OF THE AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR DEVICES THAT CAN BE USED TO MARK FISHING EQUIPMENT, NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING. Seeks comment on spectrum options for devices that can be used to mark fishing equipment. (Dkt No 21-230). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2021-06-15 by NPRM. (FCC No. 21-69). WTB. FCC-21-69A1.docx FCC-21-69A1.pdf FCC-21-69A1.txt

AMENDMENTS OF PARTS 73 AND 74 TO IMPROVE THE LOW POWER FM RADIO SERVICE TECHNICAL RULES. Commission adopts an Order on Reconsideration modernizing the LPFM technical rules. (Dkt No 19-193). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2021-06-15 by Order on Reconsideration. (FCC No. 21-70). MB. FCC-21-70A1.docx FCC-21-70A1.pdf FCC-21-70A1.txt

LOCKHEED MARTIN REQUEST FOR PART 90 SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO OPERATE TWO RADIOLOCATION SERVICE SITES IN THE 3.45 GHZ BAND. This Order grants Lockheed Martin's request for Special Temporary Authority (STA) to operate two radiolocation service sites in the 3.45 GHz band under part 90 of the Commission's rules and related waiver requests to effectuate the STA . Action by: Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Office of Engineering and Technology. Adopted: 2021-06-16 by ORDER. (DA No. 21-693). WTB OET. DA-21-693A1.docx DA-21-693A1.pdf DA-21-693A1.txt