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Federal Communications Commission
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Washington, DC 20554

Vol. 40 No. 981
News media information 202 / 418-0500
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December 15, 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: 16423. Released: 2021-12-15. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB PSHSB. DOC-378642A1.pdf DOC-378642A1.txt

Released: 2021-12-15. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-378664A1.pdf DOC-378664A1.txt

Report No: 16421. Released: 2021-12-15. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB PSHSB. DOC-378640A1.pdf DOC-378640A1.txt

Report No: 16426. Released: 2021-12-15. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASE NOTIFICATIONS, DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY. EVENT APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY ANNUAL REPORTS ACTION. WTB. DOC-378630A1.pdf DOC-378630A1.txt

Report No: 16427. Released: 2021-12-15. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASE NOTIFICATIONS, DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE. ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY ANNUAL REPORTS ACTION. WTB PSHSB. DOC-378629A1.pdf DOC-378629A1.txt

Report No: 16430. Released: 2021-12-15. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB. DOC-378645A1.pdf DOC-378645A1.txt

Released: 2021-12-15. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-378665A1.pdf DOC-378665A1.txt

Released: 2021-12-15. SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF GTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC., DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION. (DA No. 21-1570). (Dkt No 21-445). Comments Due: 2021-12-29. Reply Comments Due: 2022-01-05. WCB IB. Contact: Gregory Kwan, Wireline Competition Bureau, at (202) 418-1191or David Krech, International Bureau, at (202) 418-7443. DA-21-1570A1.docx DA-21-1570A1.pdf DA-21-1570A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3316, NCD-3381. Released: 2021-12-15. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC D/B/A AT&T LOUISIANA. (Dkt No 21-349). 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-378662A1.docx DOC-378662A1.pdf DOC-378662A1.txt

Report No: 16420. Released: 2021-12-15. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB. DOC-378639A1.pdf DOC-378639A1.txt

Report No: 16432. Released: 2021-12-15. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB. DOC-378647A1.pdf DOC-378647A1.txt

Report No: 16429. Released: 2021-12-15. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB PSHSB. DOC-378644A1.pdf DOC-378644A1.txt

Report No: 16435. Released: 2021-12-15. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB PSHSB. DOC-378650A1.pdf DOC-378650A1.txt

Released: 2021-12-15. DOMESTIC 214 APPLICATION GRANTED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF BROADBAND VI, LLC TO LIBERTY MOBILE USVI, INC. (DA No. 21-1563). (Dkt No 21-386). WCB. Contact: Christi Shewman at (202) 418-0646. DA-21-1563A1.docx DA-21-1563A1.pdf DA-21-1563A1.txt

Report No: 16431. Released: 2021-12-15. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB PSHSB. DOC-378646A1.pdf DOC-378646A1.txt

Report No: CWS-22-05. Released: 2021-12-15. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION. WTB. Contact: Susan.Fisenne@fcc.gov. DOC-378655A1.docx DOC-378655A1.pdf DOC-378655A1.txt

Released: 2021-12-15. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION GRANTED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF TROY CABLEVISION, INC. AND UNION SPRINGS TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC. TO TELAPEX, INC. (DA No. 21-1577). (Dkt No 21-411). WCB. Contact: Myrva Charles at (202) 418-1506 or Gregory Kwan at (202) 418-1191. DA-21-1577A1.docx DA-21-1577A1.pdf DA-21-1577A1.txt

Report No: 16424. Released: 2021-12-15. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, AND DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR. FILING. WTB. DOC-378628A1.pdf DOC-378628A1.txt

Report No: 16428. Released: 2021-12-15. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB. DOC-378643A1.pdf DOC-378643A1.txt

Released: 2021-12-15. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-378663A1.pdf DOC-378663A1.txt

Report No: 16434. Released: 2021-12-15. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB. DOC-378648A1.pdf DOC-378648A1.txt

Report No: 16422. Released: 2021-12-15. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB. DOC-378641A1.pdf DOC-378641A1.txt

Report No: 4425. Released: 2021-12-15. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS. re: Actions on Pending Applications. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7001. DOC-378634A1.pdf DOC-378634A1.txt

Report No: 16433. Released: 2021-12-15. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB PSHSB. DOC-378649A1.pdf DOC-378649A1.txt

Released: 2021-12-15. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION GRANTED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF ASPIRE NETWORKS 1, LLC TO ITC BROADBAND OPERATING, LLC. (DA No. 21-1574). (Dkt No 21-415). WCB. Contact: Heather Hendrickson, Wireline Competition Bureau, Competition Policy Division, (202) 418-7295. DA-21-1574A1.docx DA-21-1574A1.pdf DA-21-1574A1.txt

Report No: 16425. Released: 2021-12-15. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, AND DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED. FOR FILING. WTB PSHSB. DOC-378626A1.pdf DOC-378626A1.txt

Released: 2021-12-15. FCC ANNOUNCES NEXT MEETING OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING COUNCIL AND ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIP. (DA No. 21-1575). (Dkt No 92-237). The Federal Communications Commission announces the next meeting of the North American Numbering Council (NANC) will be held Wednesday, February 9, 2022, and the appointment of additional members to the NANC and its two working groups.. WCB. Contact: Christi Shewman, christi.shewman@fcc.gov or 202-418-0646. DA-21-1575A1.docx DA-21-1575A1.pdf DA-21-1575A1.txt

Released: 2021-12-15. EFFECTIVE DATE OF NEW APPLICATION FEE RATES FOR THE ENFORCEMENT BUREAU, THE WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU, AND THE INTERNATIONAL BUREAU. A public notice announcing that new application fee rates will become effective on December 15, 2021 for EB, WCB, and IB.. OMD. Contact: Roland Helvajian. News Media Contact: .. Action by: FCC. DOC-378668A1.docx DOC-378668A1.pdf DOC-378668A1.txt

Report No: 3184. Released: 2021-12-15. PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION IN PROCEEDING. (Dkt No 20-291 09-14). CGB. DOC-378669A1.docx DOC-378669A1.pdf DOC-378669A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3376. Released: 2021-12-15. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY D/B/A AT&T TEXAS. (Dkt No 21-478). 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-378661A1.docx DOC-378661A1.pdf DOC-378661A1.txt

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CONSENT DECREE, AGAPE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. The Bureau enters into a Consent Decree with Agape Communications, Inc.. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2021-12-15 by Consent Decree. (DA No. 21-1571). MB. DA-21-1571A1.pdf DA-21-1571A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF ONLINE POLITICAL FILES OF ICA RADIO LTD., LICENSEE OF COMMERCIAL RADIO STATION(S). Ica Radio Ltd. enters into consent decree to resolve political file investigation.. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2021-12-15 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 21-1573). MB. DA-21-1573A1.docx DA-21-1573A1.pdf DA-21-1573A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF ONLINE POLITICAL FILES OF PERRYTON RADIO, INC., LICENSEE OF COMMERCIAL RADIO STATION(S). Perryton Radio, Inc. enters into consent decree to resolve political file investigation. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2021-12-15 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 21-1576). MB. DA-21-1576A1.docx DA-21-1576A1.pdf DA-21-1576A1.txt

LETTER TO WILLIAM JOHNSON, MANAGING MEMBER, URBAN ONE BROADCASTING NETWORK, LLC. Denies the Petition for Declaratory Ruling.. by LETTER. (DA No. 21-1561). MB. DA-21-1561A1.docx DA-21-1561A1.pdf DA-21-1561A1.txt

FORFEITURE ORDER, KATAHDIN COMMUNICATIONS, INC., FM TRANSLATOR STATION W273DJ, MILLINOCKET, MAINE. Issued a Forfeiture Order in the amount of $3,500 to Katahdin Communications, Inc., for failure to timely file a covering license application for FM Translator W273DJ, Millinocket, ME, and unauthorized operation of the station. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2021-12-15 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 21-1569). MB. DA-21-1569A1.docx DA-21-1569A1.pdf DA-21-1569A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED DECEMBER 14, 2021, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 980:

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FCC PROPOSES BIDDING PORTAL FOR E-RATE PROGRAM TO IMPROVE FAIR AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BIDDING. Would Streamline Requirements and Strengthen Program Integrity\r\n. News Release. (Dkt No 21-455). Adopted: 2021-12-14. News Media Contact: Anne Veigle, Anne.Veigle@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-378638A1.docx DOC-378638A1.pdf DOC-378638A1.txt DOC-378638A2.docx DOC-378638A2.pdf DOC-378638A2.txt

FCC PROPOSES ACTION TO IMPROVE VISUAL EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM MESSAGES. News Release (Agenda Item). News Release. (Dkt No 15-94). Adopted: 2021-12-14. News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen, Rochelle.Cohen@fcc.gov. OMR PSHSB. DOC-378635A1.docx DOC-378635A1.pdf DOC-378635A1.txt DOC-378635A2.docx DOC-378635A2.pdf DOC-378635A2.txt

FCC FACILITATING SATELLITE BROADBAND COMPETITION. Proposal Would Support Spectrum Sharing and Communications Between Low-Earth Orbit Satellite Constellations\r\n. News Release. (Dkt No 21-456). Adopted: 2021-12-14. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist, Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR IB. DOC-378636A1.docx DOC-378636A1.pdf DOC-378636A1.txt DOC-378636A2.docx DOC-378636A2.pdf DOC-378636A2.txt DOC-378636A3.docx DOC-378636A3.pdf DOC-378636A3.txt DOC-378636A4.docx DOC-378636A4.pdf DOC-378636A4.txt

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Released: 2021-12-14. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION PROVIDES 24/7 EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR KENTUCKY COUNTIES IMPACTED BY TORNADOES. (DA No. 21-1565). FCC provides 24/7 contact information for emergencies related to the recent tornadoes in Kentucky\r\n \r\n. OMR PSHSB. DA-21-1565A1.docx DA-21-1565A1.pdf DA-21-1565A1.txt

Released: 2021-12-14. THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU, IN COORDINATION WITH MULTIPLE OTHER BUREAUS, ISSUES PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS IN KENTUCKY COUNTIES IMPACTED BY TORNADOES. (DA No. 21-1566). The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, in coordination with other bureaus, issues procedures to provide emergency communications related to the recent tornadoes in Kentucky\r\n\r\n. OMR PSHSB. DA-21-1566A1.docx DA-21-1566A1.pdf DA-21-1566A1.txt

Released: 2021-12-14. RURAL DIGITAL OPPORTUNITY FUND SUPPORT AUTHORIZED FOR 2,008 WINNING BIDS. (DA No. 21-1560). (Dkt No 20-34 19-126 10-90). 2,008 Winning Bids with Complete Long-Form Applications Authorized for Support in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund/Auction 904. WCB. DA-21-1560A1.docx DA-21-1560A1.pdf DA-21-1560A1.txt DA-21-1560A2.pdf DA-21-1560A2.txt

Released: 2021-12-14. THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU REMINDS ENROLLED USERS ABOUT THE AVAILABILITY OF PRIORITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN KENTUCKY COUNTIES IMPACTED BY TORNADOES. (DA No. 21-1568). The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau reminds enrolled users about the availability of Priority Telecommunications Services in areas impacted by the recent tornadoes in Kentucky . OMR PSHSB. DA-21-1568A1.docx DA-21-1568A1.pdf DA-21-1568A1.txt

Released: 2021-12-14. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES THE ACTIVATION OF THE DISASTER INFORMATION REPORTING SYSTEM FOR KENTUCKY TORNADOES. (DA No. 21-1567). The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau announces the activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System in connection with the recent tornadoes in Kentucky\r\n\r\n\r\n. OMR PSHSB. DA-21-1567A1.docx DA-21-1567A1.pdf DA-21-1567A1.txt

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ADVANCED METHODS TO TARGET AND ELIMINATE UNLAWFUL ROBOCALLS, PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION AND REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION OF USTELECOM - THE BROADBAND ASSOCIATION. Reconsiders and clarifies certain aspects of transparency requirements adopted in the Call Blocking Fourth Report and Order and seeks comment on whether to make flexibility permanent.. (Dkt No 17-59). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2021-12-10 by ORDER. (FCC No. 21-126). CGB. FCC-21-126A1.docx FCC-21-126A1.pdf FCC-21-126A1.txt