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Federal Communications Commission
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Washington, DC 20554

Vol. 40 No. 944
News media information 202 / 418-0500
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October 21, 2021


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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FCC ANNOUNCES AN ADDITIONAL $40.46 MILLION AWARDED AS PART OF COVID-19 TELEHEALTH PROGRAM. by News Release. News Media Contact: Katie Gorscak, Katie.Gorscak@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-376784A1.docx DOC-376784A1.pdf DOC-376784A1.txt

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Report No: NCD-3341. Released: 2021-10-21. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY D/B/A AT&T OKLAHOMA. (Dkt No 21-408). 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-376742A1.docx DOC-376742A1.pdf DOC-376742A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-211021-01. Released: 2021-10-21. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-376763A1.pdf DOC-376763A1.txt

Report No: 30099. Released: 2021-10-21. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-376672A1.pdf DOC-376672A1.txt

Released: 2021-10-21. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU AND WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MODIFY TEMPORARY FILING FREEZE ON THE ACCEPTANCE AND PROCESSING OF CERTAIN PART 90 APPLICATIONS FOR THE 4940-4990 MHZ BAND. (DA No. 21-1320). (Dkt No 07-100). PSHSB. Contact: Thomas Eng at (202) 418-0019, email:Thomas.Eng@fcc.gov or Jon Markman at (202) 418-7090, email: Jonathan.Markman@fcc.gov. DA-21-1320A1.docx DA-21-1320A1.pdf DA-21-1320A1.txt

Report No: PN-3-211021-01. Released: 2021-10-21. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-376764A1.pdf DOC-376764A1.txt

Released: 2021-10-21. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU APPROVES THIRD GROUP OF FUNDING AWARDEES IN ROUND 2 OF COVID-19 TELEHEALTH PROGRAM. (DA No. 21-1319). (Dkt No 20-89). WCB approves the third group of funding commitments under Round 2 of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program and commits $40.46 million in funding to 71 health care providers across the Nation. WCB. Contact: Connor Ferraro at (202) 418-1322, email: Connor.Ferraro@fcc.gov. DA-21-1319A1.docx DA-21-1319A1.pdf DA-21-1319A1.txt

Report No: PN-1-211021-01. Released: 2021-10-21. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-376762A1.pdf DOC-376762A1.txt

Report No: 50099. Released: 2021-10-21. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-376671A1.pdf DOC-376671A1.txt

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IN THE MATTER OF ONLINE POLITICAL FILES OF VILLECOM, LLC, LICENSEE OF COMMERCIAL RADIO STATION(S). Villecom, LLC enters into consent decree to resolve political file investigation. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2021-10-21 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 21-1322). MB. DA-21-1322A1.docx DA-21-1322A1.pdf DA-21-1322A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF ONLINE POLITICAL FILES OF 97.5 LICENSEE TX, LLC, LICENSEE OF COMMERCIAL RADIO STATION(S). 97.5 Licensee TX, LLC enters into consent decree to resolve political file investigation. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2021-10-21 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 21-1321). MB. DA-21-1321A1.docx DA-21-1321A1.pdf DA-21-1321A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 20, 2021, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 943:

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CARR PRAISES HOUSE PASSAGE OF SCALISE-ESHOO LED SECURE EQUIPMENT ACT. Bipartisan Bill Closes a 'Huawei Loophole' and Heads to Senate Where Similar Bill Pending. by STMT. News Media Contact: Greg Watson at (202) 418-0658, email: Greg.Watson@fcc.gov. OMR OCBC. DOC-376746A1.docx DOC-376746A1.pdf DOC-376746A1.txt

FCC ANNOUNCES $554 MILLION FOR BROADBAND IN 19 STATES THROUGH RURAL DIGITAL OPPORTUNITY FUND PROGRAM. FCC Continues Ongoing Work to Clean Up and Refocus Program So Funding Goes to Qualified Providers in Areas That Need Broadband\r\n\r\n. by News Release. News Media Contact: Anne Veigle, Anne.Veigle@fcc.gov. OMR WCB OEA. DOC-376745A1.docx DOC-376745A1.pdf DOC-376745A1.txt

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Released: 2021-10-20. FCC ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL WEBINAR ON SPOOFING AND ROBOCALLS FOCUSED ON HAWAI'I CONSUMERS. In partnership with the Hawai'i Attorney General, the FCC will host a virtual public webinar on spoofing and robocalls. The event will feature state government officials and other Hawai'i-based partners. CGB. Contact: Diana Coho, Diana.Coho@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Michael Snyder, Michael.Snyder@fcc.gov. DOC-376743A1.docx DOC-376743A1.pdf DOC-376743A1.txt

Released: 2021-10-20. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ANNOUNCES PUBLICATION OF THE SECURE AND TRUSTED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FCC FORM 5640 USER GUIDE. (DA No. 21-1318). (Dkt No 18-89). WCB. Contact: supplychain@fcc.gov. DA-21-1318A1.docx DA-21-1318A1.pdf DA-21-1318A1.txt DA-21-1318A2.pdf DA-21-1318A2.txt DA-21-1318A3.pdf DA-21-1318A3.txt

Report No: SES-02410. Released: 2021-10-20. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION. re: Actions Taken. OMR IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-376780A1.pdf DOC-376780A1.txt

Released: 2021-10-20. RURAL DIGITAL OPPORTUNITY FUND SUPPORT FOR WINNING BIDS READY TO BE AUTHORIZED. (DA No. 21-1310). (Dkt No 20-34 19-126 10-90). WCB OEA. Contact: Audra Hale-Maddox. DA-21-1310A1.docx DA-21-1310A1.pdf DA-21-1310A1.txt DA-21-1310A2.pdf DA-21-1310A2.txt

Report No: SES-02409. Released: 2021-10-20. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. re: Satellite Radio Applications Accepted For Filing. OMR IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-376779A1.pdf DOC-376779A1.txt

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RURAL DIGITAL OPPORTUNITY FUND SECOND WAIVER ORDER. Order addresses petitions for waiver of requirements in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund proceeding. (Dkt No 20-34 19-126). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 2021-10-20 by ORDER. (DA No. 21-1311). WCB OEA. DA-21-1311A1.docx DA-21-1311A1.pdf DA-21-1311A1.txt