fcclogoDaily Digest

Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street NE
Washington, DC 20554

Vol. 41 No. 98
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
ASL Video Call: 1-844-432-2275



May 20, 2022


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Report No: SAT-01634. Released: 2022-05-20. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. Space Station Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-383509A1.pdf DOC-383509A1.txt

Released: 2022-05-20. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ANNOUNCES KEY DEADLINES FOR CONNECTED CARE PILOT PROGRAM. (DA No. 22-560). (Dkt No 18-213). WCB summarizes upcoming Connected Care Pilot Program deadlines and waives and extends the end date of the Pilot Program to provide all Program participants time to conduct a full three year Pilot project. WCB. Contact: Matthew Baker at (202) 418-0556, email: Matthew.Baker@fcc.gov.. DA-22-560A1.docx DA-22-560A1.pdf DA-22-560A1.txt

Report No: 50244. Released: 2022-05-20. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-383453A1.pdf DOC-383453A1.txt

Report No: PN-3-220520-01. Released: 2022-05-20. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-383526A1.pdf DOC-383526A1.txt

Report No: 30244. Released: 2022-05-20. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-383454A1.pdf DOC-383454A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-220520-01. Released: 2022-05-20. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-383525A1.pdf DOC-383525A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3452. Released: 2022-05-20. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY WISCONSIN BELL, INC. D/B/A AT&T WISCONSIN. (Dkt No 22-205). 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-383550A1.docx DOC-383550A1.pdf DOC-383550A1.txt

Report No: SAT-01635. Released: 2022-05-20. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 22-557). Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DA-22-557A1.pdf DA-22-557A1.txt

Report No: TEL-02189S. Released: 2022-05-20. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. DOC-383542A1.pdf DOC-383542A1.txt

Report No: PN-1-220520-01. Released: 2022-05-20. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-383524A1.pdf DOC-383524A1.txt

Report No: TEL-02188NS . Released: 2022-05-20. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS/PETITIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. DOC-383541A1.pdf DOC-383541A1.txt

Released: 2022-05-20. MEDIA BUREAU EXTENDS PLEADING CYCLE FOR APPLICATIONS SEEKING TO TRANSFER CONTROL OF TEGNA, INC., TO STANDARD GENERAL, L.P. (DA No. 22-562). (Dkt No 22-162). Reply Comments Due: 2022-07-18. MB. Contact: David Brown at (301) 908-5926, Jeremy Miller at (202) 418 1507 or Chris Robbins at (202) 418-0685. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165. DA-22-562A1.docx DA-22-562A1.pdf DA-22-562A1.txt

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K29JL-D, K25LE-D, K23KN-D, K27KX-D, LAS ANIMAS, COLORADO. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $6,000 to Bent County for public file violations for Stations K29JL-D, K25LE-D, K23KN-D, K27KX-D, Las Animas, Colorado. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2022-05-20 by NALF. (DA No. 22-561). MB. DA-22-561A1.docx DA-22-561A1.pdf DA-22-561A1.txt

K35MZ-D, LAS ANIMAS, CO; K04RY-D, MANITOU SPRINGS, CO; K39ED-D, ROCKY FORD, CO; K42EA-D, LAMAR, CO. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $6,000 to Full Gospel Outreach, Inc. for public file violations for Stations K35MZ-D, Las Animas, CO; K04RY-D, Manitou Springs, CO; K39ED-D, Rocky Ford, CO; K42EA-D, Lamar, CO. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2022-05-20 by NALF. (DA No. 22-559). MB. DA-22-559A1.docx DA-22-559A1.pdf DA-22-559A1.txt

ADVANCED METHODS TO TARGET AND ELIMINATE UNLAWFUL ROBOCALLS, CG DOCKET NO. 17-59; CALL AUTHENTICATION TRUST ANCHOR, WC DOCKET NO. 17-97; REPORT AND ORDER, ORDER ON RECONSIDERATION, ORDER, AND FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING. Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, Order, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking addressing foreign-originated and other illegal robocalls from multiple angles. (Dkt No 17-59 17-97). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2022-05-19 by ORDER. (FCC No. 22-37). CGB WCB. FCC-22-37A1.docx FCC-22-37A1.pdf FCC-22-37A1.txt FCC-22-37A2.docx FCC-22-37A2.pdf FCC-22-37A2.txt FCC-22-37A3.docx FCC-22-37A3.pdf FCC-22-37A3.txt

OPEN VIDEO SYSTEM, DIGITAL BROADCASTING CORP. OVS Memorandum Opinion and Order . Action by: Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2022-05-18 by MO&O. (DA No. 22-553). MB. DA-22-553A1.docx DA-22-553A1.pdf DA-22-553A1.txt

K36NN-D, WEST PLAINS, MISSOURI. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $1,500 to Promised Land Ministries, Inc. /Light of the World Ministries for public file violations for the Station K36NN-D. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2022-05-20 by NALF. (DA No. 22-558). MB. DA-22-558A1.docx DA-22-558A1.pdf DA-22-558A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MAY 19, 2022, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 97:

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FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON A PROPOSAL TO SET HIGHER SPEED GOALS FOR UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUNDING SUPPORTING SMALL RURAL BROADBAND PROVIDERS. Would Also Improve Efficiency of High-Cost Universal Service Program. News Release. (Dkt No 10-90 14-58 09-197 16-271). Adopted: 2022-05-19. News Media Contact: Anne Veigle, Anne.Veigle@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-383500A1.docx DOC-383500A1.pdf DOC-383500A1.txt DOC-383500A2.docx DOC-383500A2.pdf DOC-383500A2.txt DOC-383500A3.docx DOC-383500A4.docx DOC-383500A4.pdf DOC-383500A4.txt

FCC MODERNIZES ITS PRIORITY SERVICES RULES. Action Will Improve Critical Communications During Emergencies\r\n\r\n\r\n. News Release. (Dkt No 20-187). Adopted: 2022-05-19. News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen, Rochelle.Cohen@fcc.gov. OMR PSHSB. DOC-383501A1.docx DOC-383501A1.pdf DOC-383501A1.txt DOC-383501A2.docx DOC-383501A2.pdf DOC-383501A2.txt DOC-383501A3.docx DOC-383501A3.pdf DOC-383501A3.txt

FCC CLOSES DOOR ON INTERNATIONAL ROBOCALL SCAMMERS. New Rules Enlist Gateway Providers In the Fight Against Illegal Spoofing and Robocalling. News Release. (Dkt No 17-59 17-97). Adopted: 2022-05-19. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist, Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR WCB CGB. DOC-383499A1.docx DOC-383499A1.pdf DOC-383499A1.txt DOC-383499A2.docx DOC-383499A2.pdf DOC-383499A2.txt DOC-383499A3.docx DOC-383499A3.pdf DOC-383499A3.txt

FCC ADOPTS RULES ADDING COMPUTER MODELING VERIFICATION OPTION FOR FM/LPFM APPLICANTS USING DIRECTIONAL ANTENNAS. Action Gives Radio Licensees Potential Savings Opportunity\r\n\r\n. News Release. (Dkt No 21-422). Adopted: 2022-05-19. News Media Contact: Janice Wise, Janice.Wise@fcc.gov. OMR MB. DOC-383502A1.docx DOC-383502A1.pdf DOC-383502A1.txt DOC-383502A2.docx DOC-383502A2.pdf DOC-383502A2.txt

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CARR CONCERNED THAT ADMINISTRATION'S NEW BROADBAND RULES WILL WASTE TAXPAYER DOLLARS AND LEAVE FAMILIES WAITING ON WRONG SIDE OF THE DIGITAL DIVIDE. Rules Pursue Extraneous Political Goals Rather than Focusing on Connecting Americans. by STMT. News Media Contact: Greg Watson at (202) 418-0658, email: Greg.Watson@fcc.gov. OMR OCBC. DOC-383507A1.docx DOC-383507A1.pdf DOC-383507A1.txt

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Released: 2022-05-19. COMMUNICATIONS STATUS REPORT FOR AREAS IMPACTED BY THE WILDFIRES IN NEW MEXICO MAY 19, 2022. Communications status report for areas affected by the wildfires in New Mexico - May 19, 2022. OMR. DOC-383503A1.pdf DOC-383503A1.txt DOC-383503A2.pdf DOC-383503A2.txt

Released: 2022-05-19. FCC ANNOUNCES THIRD PUBLIC HEARING ON BROADBAND CONSUMER LABELS. (DA No. 22-556). The FCC today announced the third of a series of virtual public hearings as part of its broadband consumer labels rulemaking proceeding. The hearing will take place May 25, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. ET and will be streamed free to the public at fcc.gov/live . CGB. Contact: Michael Snyder, Michael.Snyder@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Michael Snyder, Michael.Snyder@fcc.gov. DA-22-556A1.docx DA-22-556A1.pdf DA-22-556A1.txt

Released: 2022-05-19. THE FCC'S PUBLIC SAFETY & HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES DEACTIVATION OF THE DISASTER INFORMATION REPORTING SYSTEM FOR COMMUNICATIONS IMPACTED BY THE NEW MEXICO WILDFIRES. (DA No. 22-555). The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces the Deactivation of the Disaster Information Reporting System in New Mexico \r\n\r\n. OMR PSHSB. DA-22-555A1.docx DA-22-555A1.pdf DA-22-555A1.txt

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REQUEST FOR WAIVER BY ELITE PROGRAM SPECIALISTS, LLC; RURAL HEALTH CARE SUPPORT MECHANISM. WCB grants Elite Program Specialists, LLC's request for waiver of the Commission's Rural Health Care Program rules to permit certain Louisiana providers to file late applications for funding year 2021 in light of special circumstances. (Dkt No 02-60). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 2022-05-19 by ORDER. (DA No. 22-554). WCB. DA-22-554A1.docx DA-22-554A1.pdf DA-22-554A1.txt

UPDATING FM BROADCAST RADIO SERVICE DIRECTIONAL ANTENNA PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION. FCC adopts a Report and Order to allow applicants proposing directional FM antennas the option of verifying the directional antenna pattern through computer modeling . (Dkt No 21-422). Action by: the Commission . Adopted: 2022-05-19 by R&O. (FCC No. 22-38). MB. FCC-22-38A1.docx FCC-22-38A1.pdf FCC-22-38A1.txt FCC-22-38A2.docx FCC-22-38A2.pdf FCC-22-38A2.txt