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	Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street NE Washington, DC 20554 Vol. 40 No. 983	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ASL Video Call: 1-844-432-2275 December 17, 2021

FOUR COMMUNICATIONS PROVIDERS SETTLE FCC INVESTIGATIONS INTO COMPLIANCE WITH 911 RULES. AT&T, CenturyLink (now Lumen Technologies), Intrado, and Verizon agreed to make a settlement payment and implement a compliance plan to ensure adherence to these 911 rules. . by News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist will.wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR EB PSHSB. DOC-378732A1.docx DOC-378732A1.pdf DOC-378732A1.txt

Released: 2021-12-17. NOTICE OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED. (DA No. 21-1597). (Dkt No 21-433). WCB. Contact: Myrva Charles at (202) 418-1506 or Gregory Kwan at (202) 418-1191. DA-21-1597A1.docx DA-21-1597A1.pdf DA-21-1597A1.txt

Released: 2021-12-17. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 12/15/2021. NA. Contact: Lillian Lowery 202 418-1008. DOC-378715A1.pdf DOC-378715A1.txt

Released: 2021-12-17. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-378683A1.pdf DOC-378683A1.txt

Report No: SCL-00348NS. Released: 2021-12-17. NON-STREAMLINED SUBMARINE CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATION ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. DOC-378720A1.pdf DOC-378720A1.txt

Report No: TEL-02152NS. Released: 2021-12-17. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS/PETITIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS (47 CFR §§ 63.18, 63.24); SECTION 310(B) PETITIONS (47 CFR § 1.5000). IB. DOC-378719A1.pdf DOC-378719A1.txt

Released: 2021-12-17. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-378723A1.pdf DOC-378723A1.txt

Released: 2021-12-17. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-378724A1.pdf DOC-378724A1.txt

Released: 2021-12-17. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-378725A1.pdf DOC-378725A1.txt

Report No: SCL-00345. Released: 2021-12-17. ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER CABLE LANDING LICENSE ACT. (DA No. 21-1594). IB. DA-21-1594A1.pdf DA-21-1594A1.txt

Released: 2021-12-17. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-378684A1.pdf DOC-378684A1.txt

Released: 2021-12-17. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR FILING CONTRABAND INTERDICTION SYSTEM CERTIFICATION APPLICATIONS AND SELF-CERTIFICATIONS. (DA No. 21-1572). (Dkt No 13-111). WTB. Contact: Melissa Conway, at (202) 418-2887 or Melissa.conway@fcc.gov. DA-21-1572A1.docx DA-21-1572A1.pdf DA-21-1572A1.txt

Report No: TEL-02151. Released: 2021-12-17. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 21-1595). IB. DA-21-1595A1.pdf DA-21-1595A1.txt

Released: 2021-12-17. NOTICE OF INTERCONNECTED VOIP NUMBERING AUTHORIZATION GRANTED. (DA No. 21-1599). (Dkt No 21-307). WCB. Contact: DAA@fcc.gov, Margoux Newman at Margoux.Newman@fcc.gov, Jordan Reth at Jordan.Reth@fcc.gov, or Michelle Sclater at Michelle.Sclater@fcc.gov. DA-21-1599A1.docx DA-21-1599A1.pdf DA-21-1599A1.txt

Report No: SAT-01597. Released: 2021-12-17. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION ACTIONS TAKEN. (DA No. 21-1592). IB. Action by: Satellite Policy Branch, Satellite Division, International Bureau. DA-21-1592A1.pdf DA-21-1592A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3365. Released: 2021-12-17. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY DEPOSIT TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC. (Dkt No 21-484). 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-378721A1.docx DOC-378721A1.pdf DOC-378721A1.txt

COMMISSIONER SIMINGTON REMARKS TO DIGITAL PROGRESS INSTITUTE. OMR OCNS. Remarks on December 16. DOC-378730A1.docx DOC-378730A1.pdf DOC-378730A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF NEWPHONE WIRELESS LLC. FCC Enforcement Bureau enters into consent decree with NewPhone Wireless resolving the Bureau's investigation into whether NewPhone claimed support for ineligible subscribers. NewPhone will implement a compliance plan and make a $100K settlement payment.. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2021-12-16 by Consent Decree. (DA No. 21-1579). EB. DA-21-1579A1.doc DA-21-1579A1.pdf DA-21-1579A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF INTRADO SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FCC's Enforcement Bureau settles with Intrado for $1,750,000, resolving its investigation into whether the company failed to deliver 911 calls and failed to timely notify Public Safety Answering Points during a 911 outage. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2021-12-17 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 21-1541). EB. DA-21-1541A1.pdf DA-21-1541A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS. FCC's Enforcement Bureau settles with Verizon Wireless for $274,000, resolving its investigation into a service-wide network outage that resulted in failed calls to 911. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2021-12-17 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 21-1503). EB. DA-21-1503A1.pdf DA-21-1503A1.txt

CONSENT DECREE, HISPANIC TARGET MEDIA INC. The Media Bureau enters into a Consent Decree with Hispanic Target Media Inc.. Action by: Audio Division. Adopted: 2021-12-17 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 21-1598). MB. DA-21-1598A1.pdf DA-21-1598A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF CENTURYLINK, INC. NKA LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FCC's Enforcement Bureau settles with Lumen for $3,800,000, resolving its investigation into whether the company failed to deliver 911 calls and failed to timely notify Public Safety Answering Points during a 911 outage. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2021-12-17 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 21-1543). EB. DA-21-1543A1.pdf DA-21-1543A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF AT&T CORP. AND AT&T MOBILITY LLC. FCC's Enforcement Bureau settles with AT&T for $460,000, resolving two separate 911 outage investigations. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2021-12-17 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 21-1542). EB. DA-21-1542A1.pdf DA-21-1542A1.txt

SECTION 63.71 APPLICATION OF EMBARQ FLORIDA, INC. D/B/A CENTURYLINK, A LUMEN COMPANY, FOR AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO SECTION 214 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED, TO DISCONTINUE A TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE. The Wireline Competition Bureau terminates an application proceeding whereby CenturyLink sought Commission authority to discontinue legacy voice service on Little Gasparilla Island, FL. CenturyLink withdrew the Application on November 22, 2021.. (Dkt No 21-298). Action by: the Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 2021-12-17 by ORDER. (DA No. 21-1601). WCB. Contact: Michele Levy Berlove, (202) 418-1477 or michele.berlove@fcc.gov. DA-21-1601A1.docx DA-21-1601A1.pdf DA-21-1601A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, HAMILTON, TEXAS. Media Bureau proposes Channel 263A at Hamilton, Texas; and issues show cause order to S Content Marketing, LLC, licensee of KNUZ(FM), San Saba, Texas.. (Dkt No 21-483 RM-11913). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 2022-02-07. Reply Comments Due: 2022-02-22. Adopted: 2021-12-17 by NPRM. (DA No. 21-1587). MB. DA-21-1587A1.docx DA-21-1587A1.pdf DA-21-1587A1.txt

PARKER BROADCASTING V. PARK REGION; PARKER BROADCASTING V. TEKSTAR COMMUNICATIONS. Granted petitioner's must carry complaints.. (Dkt No 21-357 21-358). Action by: Senior Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2021-12-17 by MO&O. (DA No. 21-1600). MB. DA-21-1600A1.docx DA-21-1600A1.pdf DA-21-1600A1.txt

COMMISSIONER CARR WELCOMES TREASURY DEPARTMENT SANCTIONS ON DJI. Determination Underscores DJI's Close Work With CCP's Surveillance Apparatus. by News Release. News Media Contact: Greg Watson; (202) 418-0658; greg.watson@fcc.gov. OMR OCBC. DOC-378717A1.docx DOC-378717A1.pdf DOC-378717A1.txt

FCC ANNOUNCES OVER $1 BILLION IN RURAL DIGITAL OPPORTUNITY FUND SUPPORT FOR BROADBAND IN 32 STATES AS COMMISSION CONTINUES TO CLEAN UP PROGRAM. The FCC is ready to authorize $1,041,074,000 over 10yrs in its 5th round of funding for new broadband deployments through the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund. 69 broadband providers will bring broadband service to 518,088 locations in 32 states.. by News Release. News Media Contact: Anne Veigle anne.veigle@fcc.gov. OMR OEA WCB. DOC-378708A1.docx DOC-378708A1.pdf DOC-378708A1.txt

Released: 2021-12-16. DOMESTIC 214 APPLICATION GRANTED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF ASSETS OF CONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS OF OHIO COMPANY, LLC BY HANSON COMMUNICATIONS OF OHIO, LLC. (DA No. 21-1591). (Dkt No 21-399). WCB. Contact: Dennis Johnson, Wireline Competition Bureau, Competition Policy Division, (202) 418-0809. DA-21-1591A1.docx DA-21-1591A1.pdf DA-21-1591A1.txt

Released: 2021-12-16. FIFTH RURAL DIGITAL OPPORTUNITY FUND PUBLIC NOTICE ANNOUNCING SUPPORT FOR WINNING BIDS READY TO BE AUTHORIZED; BID DEFAULTS ANNOUNCED. (DA No. 21-1582). (Dkt No 20-34 19-126 10-90). WCB. Contact: Lauren Garry. News Media Contact: Anne Veigle; Will Wiquist. Action by: Chief, WCB, Acting Chief, OEA. DA-21-1582A1.docx DA-21-1582A1.pdf DA-21-1582A1.txt DA-21-1582A2.pdf DA-21-1582A2.txt DA-21-1582A3.pdf DA-21-1582A3.txt

Released: 2021-12-16. WCB AND OEA ANNOUNCE RESULTS OF 2022 URBAN RATE SURVEY FOR FIXED VOICE AND BROADBAND SERVICES, POSTING OF SURVEY DATA AND EXPLANATORY NOTES, AND REQUIRED MINIMUM USAGE ALLOWANCE FOR ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS. (DA No. 21-1588). (Dkt No 10-90). WCB and OEA Announce Results of 2022 Urban Rate Survey for Fixed Voice and Broadband Services, Posting of Survey Data and Explanatory Notes, and Required Minimum Usage Allowance for Eligible Telecommunications Carriers. WCB. Contact: Suzanne Yelen at (202) 418-7400, Suzanne.Yelen@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484. DA-21-1588A1.docx DA-21-1588A1.pdf DA-21-1588A1.txt

Released: 2021-12-16. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU REEVALUATES STIR/SHAKEN EXTENSIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 4(B)(5) OF THE TRACED ACT. (DA No. 21-1593). (Dkt No 17-97). The Wireline Competition Bureau reevaluates STIR/SHAKEN implementation extensions as required by the Pallone-Thune Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act.. WCB. Contact: Michael Nemcik, (202) 418-2343 or Michael.Nemcik@fcc.gov. DA-21-1593A1.docx DA-21-1593A1.pdf DA-21-1593A1.txt

KENTUCKY TORNADOES COMMS STATUS REPORT FOR DEC. 15, 2021 - CORRECTED. Communications status report for areas affected by Kentucky tornadoes for December 15, 2021 - Corrected. Action by: .. by REPORT. OMR PSHSB. DOC-378718A1.pdf DOC-378718A1.txt DOC-378718A2.pdf DOC-378718A2.txt

IN THE MATTER OF ONLINE POLITICAL FILES OF KPAN BROADCASTERS, LICENSEE OF COMMERCIAL RADIO STATION(S). KPAN Broadcasters enters into consent decree to resolve political file investigation.. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2021-12-16 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 21-1589). MB. DA-21-1589A1.docx DA-21-1589A1.pdf DA-21-1589A1.txt

KENTUCKY TORNADOES COMMUNICATIONS STATUS REPORT FOR DECEMBER 16, 2021. Communications status report for areas affected by Kentucky tornadoes for December 16, 2021\r\n. Action by: .. by REPORT. OMR PSHSB. DOC-378716A1.pdf DOC-378716A1.txt DOC-378716A2.pdf DOC-378716A2.txt

IN THE MATTER OF ONLINE POLITICAL FILES OF WEST WAVES, INC., LICENSEE OF COMMERCIAL RADIO STATION(S). West Waves, Inc. enters into consent decree to resolve political file investigation.. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2021-12-16 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 21-1590). MB. DA-21-1590A1.docx DA-21-1590A1.pdf DA-21-1590A1.txt

PROMOTING FAIR AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BIDDING IN THE E-RATE PROGRAM. NPRM seeking comment on a proposal to implement a bidding portal for the E-Rate program. (Dkt No 21-455). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2021-12-14 by NPRM. (FCC No. 21-124). WCB. Contact: Cara Voth, Cara.Voth@fcc.gov or (202) 418-0025, of the Office of Managing Director, or Joseph Schlingbaum, Joseph.Schlingbaum@fcc.gov or (202) 418-0829. FCC-21-124A1.docx FCC-21-124A1.pdf FCC-21-124A1.txt FCC-21-124A2.docx FCC-21-124A2.pdf FCC-21-124A2.txt

PETITION OF HOTWIRE COMMUNICATIONS, LTD. OF SECTION 54.804(B)(6)(IV) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. Order Addressing Hotwire Communications, Ltd.'s Petition for Waiver of Section 54.804(b)(6)(iv) of the Commission's Rules. (Dkt No 20-34 19-126 10-90). Action by: Chief, WCB and Acting Chief, OEA. Adopted: 2021-12-16 by ORDER. (DA No. 21-1581). WCB. Contact: Mark Montano. DA-21-1581A1.docx DA-21-1581A1.pdf DA-21-1581A1.txt