fcclogoDaily Digest

Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street NE
Washington, DC 20554

Vol. 41 No. 50
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
ASL Video Call: 1-844-432-2275



March 15, 2022


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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SUNSHINE NOTICE

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DELETION OF ITEMS FROM MARCH 16, 2021 OPEN MEETING. Sunshine. DOC-381311A1.docx DOC-381311A1.pdf DOC-381311A1.txt

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC'S FOREIGN SPONSORSHIP IDENTIFICATION RULES GO INTO EFFECT. Action Requires Public and On-Air Disclosures of Foreign Government-Sponsored Programming on Broadcast Stations \r\n. by News Release. News Media Contact: Katie Gorscak, Katie.Gorscak@fcc.gov. OMR MB. DOC-381382A1.docx DOC-381382A1.pdf DOC-381382A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: PN-3-220315-01. Released: 2022-03-15. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-381358A1.pdf DOC-381358A1.txt

Report No: 30196. Released: 2022-03-15. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-381271A1.pdf DOC-381271A1.txt

Report No: PN-1-220315-01. Released: 2022-03-15. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-381356A1.pdf DOC-381356A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-220315-01 . Released: 2022-03-15. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-381357A1.pdf DOC-381357A1.txt

Released: 2022-03-15. MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCES MARCH 15, 2022 COMPLIANCE DATE OF SPONSORSHIP IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN GOVERNMENT-PROVIDED PROGRAMMING ON BROADCAST STATIONS. (DA No. 22-277). (Dkt No 20-299). The Media Bureau announces that the compliance date notice for the foreign sponsorship identification rule was published in the Federal Register, announcing the compliance date for section 73.1212, paragraphs (j) and (k) as March 15, 2022 . MB. Contact: Radhika Karmarkar at (202) 418-1523, email: Radhika.Karmarkar@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov. DA-22-277A1.docx DA-22-277A1.pdf DA-22-277A1.txt

Report No: 50196. Released: 2022-03-15. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-381270A1.pdf DOC-381270A1.txt

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RJ BROADCASTING LS, LLC, CONSENT DECREE. The Media Bureau enters into a Consent Decree with RJ Broadcasting LS, LLC. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2022-03-15 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 22-273). MB. DA-22-273A1.pdf DA-22-273A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF ONLINE POLITICAL FILES OF EMG2, LLC, LICENSEE OF COMMERCIAL RADIO STATION(S). EMG2, LLC enters into consent decree to resolve political file investigation. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2022-03-15 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 22-278). MB. DA-22-278A1.txt DA-22-278A1.pdf DA-22-278A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF ONLINE POLITICAL FILES OF FUTURES AND OPTIONS, INC., LICENSEE OF COMMERCIAL RADIO STATION(S). Futures and Options, Inc. enters into consent decree to resolve political file investigation. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2022-03-15 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 22-279). MB. DA-22-279A1.docx DA-22-279A1.pdf DA-22-279A1.txt

NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE, WINDY CITY BROADCASTING, LLC, STATION W280EM, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $8,000 to Windy City Broadcasting, LLC for unauthorized discontinuance of service and failure to file required forms and information for translator station W280EM, Chicago, Illinois. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2022-03-15 by NALF. (DA No. 22-276). MB. DA-22-276A1.docx DA-22-276A1.pdf DA-22-276A1.txt

IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 3 OF THE CABLE TELEVISION CONSUMER PROTECTION AND COMPETITION ACT OF 1992; STATISTICAL REPORT ON AVERAGE RATES FOR BASIC SERVICE, CABLE PROGRAMMING SERVICE, AND EQUIPMENT. The FCC initiates the survey soliciting industry input necessary for the statutorily required report on cable industry prices. Responses due May 18, 2022. (Dkt No 92-266). Action by: Chief, Office of Economics and Analytics and Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2022-03-15 by ORDER. (DA No. 22-274). OEA. DA-22-274A1.docx DA-22-274A1.pdf DA-22-274A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MARCH 14, 2022, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 49:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 2022-03-14. OFFICE OF MANAGING DIRECTOR ANNOUNCES THAT THE PROPOSED UNIVERSAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTION FACTOR FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2022 WILL BE 23.8 PERCENT. (DA No. 22-268). OMD. Contact: Kim Yee, Kim.Yee@fcc.gov. DA-22-268A1.docx DA-22-268A1.pdf DA-22-268A1.txt

Released: 2022-03-14. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ANNOUNCES E-RATE AND RHC PROGRAMS' INFLATION-BASED CAPS FOR FUNDING YEAR 2022. (DA No. 22-271). (Dkt No 02-6 02-60). WCB. Contact: James Bachtell at (202) 418-7400. DA-22-271A1.docx DA-22-271A1.pdf DA-22-271A1.txt

Released: 2022-03-14. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU REMINDS CARRIERS OF THEIR ONGOING OBLIGATION TO ENSURE THEIR FEDERAL TARIFFS REMAIN LAWFUL. (DA No. 22-272). (Dkt No 22-108). WCB. Contact: Christopher Koves at (202) 418-8209, email: Christopher.Koves@fcc.gov. DA-22-272A1.docx DA-22-272A1.pdf DA-22-272A1.txt

Released: 2022-03-14. INTERNATIONAL BUREAU RELEASES UPDATED LIST OF INCUMBENT EARTH STATIONS IN THE 3.7-4.2 GHZ BAND IN THE CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES. (DA No. 22-266). (Dkt No 20-205 20-305). IB. DA-22-266A1.docx DA-22-266A1.pdf DA-22-266A1.txt DA-22-266A2.xlsx DA-22-266A2.pdf

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IN THE MATTER OF ONLINE POLITICAL FILES OF JOY MEDIA MINISTRIES, LICENSEE OF COMMERCIAL RADIO STATION(S). Joy Media Ministries enters into consent decree to resolve political file investigation\r\n. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2022-03-14 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 22-270). MB. DA-22-270A1.docx DA-22-270A1.pdf DA-22-270A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF ONLINE POLITICAL FILES OF EXTRA MILE MEDIA, INC., LICENSEE OF COMMERCIAL RADIO STATION(S). Extra Mile Media, Inc. enters into consent decree to resolve political file investigation. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2022-03-14 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 22-269). MB. DA-22-269A1.docx DA-22-269A1.pdf DA-22-269A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF DIRECTV, LLC; AT&T SERVICES, INC. (COMPLAINANTS), V. DEERFIELD MEDIA, INC. ET AL. (DEFENDANTS). Memorandum Opinion and Order affirming a Forfeiture Order adopted by the Commission in 2021 . (Dkt No 19-168). Action by: the Commission . Adopted: 2022-03-14 by MO&OR. (FCC No. 22-19). MB. FCC-22-19A1.docx FCC-22-19A1.pdf FCC-22-19A1.txt