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	Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street NE Washington, DC 20554 Vol. 41 No. 135	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ASL Video Call: 1-844-432-2275 July 15, 2022

U.S. TRANSITION TO 988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE BEGINS JULY 16. THE NEW EASY-TO-REMEMBER 3-DIGIT NUMBER PROVIDES ACCESS TO SUICIDE PREVENTION AND MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS SERVICES NATIONWIDE. On Saturday, July 16, the U.S. will transition the 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to 988 – an easy-to-remember three-digit number for 24/7 crisis care. by News Release. News Media Contact: Katie Gorscak, Katie.Gorscak@fcc.gov. OMR OCHJR WCB. DOC-385324A1.docx DOC-385324A1.pdf DOC-385324A1.txt

CHAIRWOMAN ROSENWORCEL PROPOSES TO INCREASE MINIMUM BROADBAND SPEEDS AND SET GIGABIT FUTURE GOAL. Proposed Benchmarks Aimed at Giving Public Faster Broadband Service\r\n\r\n. by News Release. News Media Contact: Paloma Perez, Paloma.Perez@fcc.gov. OMR WCB OEA OCHJR. DOC-385322A1.docx DOC-385322A1.pdf DOC-385322A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3345. Released: 2022-07-15. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON NEW YORK INC. (Dkt No 22-265). 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-385296A1.docx DOC-385296A1.pdf DOC-385296A1.txt

Report No: PN-3-220715-01. Released: 2022-07-15. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-385304A1.pdf DOC-385304A1.txt

Report No: PN-2-220715-01. Released: 2022-07-15. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-385303A1.pdf DOC-385303A1.txt

Report No: SCL-00384. Released: 2022-07-15. ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER CABLE LANDING LICENSE ACT. (DA No. 22-762). IB. DA-22-762A1.pdf DA-22-762A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3419. Released: 2022-07-15. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON NEW YORK INC. (Dkt No 22-267). 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-385298A1.docx DOC-385298A1.pdf DOC-385298A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3348. Released: 2022-07-15. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON NEW YORK INC. (Dkt No 22-266). 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-385297A1.docx DOC-385297A1.pdf DOC-385297A1.txt

Report No: TEL-02203NS . Released: 2022-07-15. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS/PETITIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. DOC-385294A1.pdf DOC-385294A1.txt

Report No: SAT-01648. Released: 2022-07-15. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. Space Station Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DOC-385295A1.pdf DOC-385295A1.txt

Report No: SAT-01649. Released: 2022-07-15. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 22-763). Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322. DA-22-763A1.pdf DA-22-763A1.txt

Report No: PN-1-220715-01. Released: 2022-07-15. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-385302A1.pdf DOC-385302A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3421. Released: 2022-07-15. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON NEW YORK INC. (Dkt No 22-268). 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-385299A1.docx DOC-385299A1.pdf DOC-385299A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3423. Released: 2022-07-15. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON NEW YORK INC. (Dkt No 22-269). 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-385300A1.docx DOC-385300A1.pdf DOC-385300A1.txt

Report No: 50281. Released: 2022-07-15. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-385210A1.pdf DOC-385210A1.txt

Report No: 30281. Released: 2022-07-15. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-385211A1.pdf DOC-385211A1.txt

Report No: TEL-02202S. Released: 2022-07-15. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. DOC-385291A1.pdf DOC-385291A1.txt

Report No: SCL-00383NS . Released: 2022-07-15. NON-STREAMLINED SUBMARINE CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS. IB. DOC-385292A1.pdf DOC-385292A1.txt

FCC SETTLES WITH SAL OVER FOUR-PAL AGGREGATION LIMIT. FCC's WTB and OEA enter into this Consent Decree with SAL for the purpose of terminating the investigation into whether SAL violated sections 1.2105(a)(2)(v), (vii), 96.31, and 20.22(b) of the Commission's rules. Action by: Chiefs, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Office of Economics and Analytics. Adopted: 2022-07-15 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 22-744). WTB OEA. DA-22-744A1.docx DA-22-744A1.pdf DA-22-744A1.txt

FCC SETTLES WITH CABLE ONE OVER FOUR-PAL AGGREGATION LIMIT. FCC's WTB and OEA enter into this Consent Decree with Cable One for the purpose of terminating the investigation into whether Cable One violated sections 1.2105(a)(2)(v), (vii), 96.31, and 20.22(b) of the Commission's rules. Action by: Chiefs, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Office of Economics and Analytics. Adopted: 2022-07-15 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 22-746). WTB OEA. DA-22-746A1.docx DA-22-746A1.pdf DA-22-746A1.txt

FCC SETTLES WITH NORTHWESTERN OVER FOUR-PAL AGGREGATION LIMIT. FCC's WTB and OEA enter into this Consent Decree with NorthWestern for the purpose of terminating the investigation into whether NorthWestern violated sections 1.2105(a)(2)(v), (vii), 96.31, and 20.22(b) of the Commission's rules. Action by: Chiefs, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Office of Economics and Analytics. Adopted: 2022-07-15 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 22-748). WTB OEA. DA-22-748A1.docx DA-22-748A1.pdf DA-22-748A1.txt

BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION, CONSENT DECREE. The Media Bureau enters into a Consent Decree with Birach Broadcasting Corporation and grants the renewal application of Station KJMU(AM), Sand Springs, Oklahoma, for a period of one year.. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2022-07-15 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 22-761). MB. Contact: Alexander Sanjenis. DA-22-761A1.pdf DA-22-761A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF ONLINE POLITICAL FILES OF MEDIACO WBLS LICENSE LLC, LICENSEE OF COMMERCIAL RADIO STATION(S). MediaCo WBLS License LLC enters into consent decree to resolve political file investigation. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2022-07-15 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 22-765). MB. DA-22-765A1.docx DA-22-765A1.pdf DA-22-765A1.txt

FCC SETTLES WITH US CELLULAR OVER FOUR-PAL AGGREGATION LIMIT. FCC's WTB and OEA enter into this Consent Decree with US Cellular for the purpose of terminating the investigation into whether US Cellular violated sections 1.2105(a)(2)(v), (vii), 96.31, and 20.22(b) of the Commission's rules. Action by: Chiefs, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Office of Economics and Analytics. Adopted: 2022-07-15 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 22-747). WTB OEA. DA-22-747A1.docx DA-22-747A1.pdf DA-22-747A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF ONLINE POLITICAL FILES OF MEDIACO WQHT LICENSE LLC, LICENSEE OF COMMERCIAL RADIO STATION(S). MediaCo WQHT License LLC enters into consent decree to resolve political file investigation. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2022-07-15 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 22-766). MB. DA-22-766A1.docx DA-22-766A1.pdf DA-22-766A1.txt

FCC SETTLES WITH SHENANDOAH OVER FOUR-PAL AGGREGATION LIMIT. FCC's WTB and OEA enter into this Consent Decree with Shenandoah for the purpose of terminating the investigation into whether Shenandoah violated sections 1.2105(a)(2)(v), (vii), 96.31, and 20.22(b) of the Commission's rules. Action by: Chiefs, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Office of Economics and Analytics. Adopted: 2022-07-15 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 22-745). WTB OEA. DA-22-745A1.docx DA-22-745A1.pdf DA-22-745A1.txt

TESTIMONY OF BRENDAN CARR COMMISSIONER FCC BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON NATIONAL SECURITY OF THE US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND REFORM, \"PROTECTING MILITARY SERVICEMEMBERS AND VETERANS FROM FINANCIAL SCAMS AND FRAUD\", JULY 13, 2022. by Testimony. OMR OCBC. DOC-385321A1.docx DOC-385321A1.pdf DOC-385321A1.txt

FCC PROPOSES RULE UPDATES TO FACILITATE BROADCAST STATION CARRIAGE ELECTIONS. News Release (Agenda Item). News Release. (Dkt No 22-239). Adopted: 2022-07-14. News Media Contact: Janice Wise, Janice.Wise@fcc.gov. OMR MB. DOC-385268A1.docx DOC-385268A1.pdf DOC-385268A1.txt DOC-385268A2.docx DOC-385268A2.pdf DOC-385268A2.txt DOC-385268A3.docx DOC-385268A3.pdf DOC-385268A3.txt

FCC PROPOSES $116 MILLION FINE FOR TOLL-FREE TRAFFIC PUMPING ROBOCALL SCHEME. Nearly 10 Million Robocalls Apparently Made to Generate Toll-Free Dialing Fees for Individuals and Entities Marketing Tools for TDoS Attacks\r\n\r\n. News Release. Adopted: 2022-07-14. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist, Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR EB. DOC-385270A1.docx DOC-385270A1.pdf DOC-385270A1.txt DOC-385270A2.docx DOC-385270A2.pdf DOC-385270A2.txt DOC-385270A3.docx DOC-385270A3.pdf DOC-385270A3.txt

FCC ESTABLISHES ENHANCED COMPETITION INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR WIRELESS RADIO SERVICES. Expanding Opportunities for Small Carriers, Tribal Nations, and Rural Wireless Entities\r\n. News Release. (Dkt No 19-38). Adopted: 2022-07-14. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist, Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR WTB. DOC-385265A1.docx DOC-385265A1.pdf DOC-385265A1.txt DOC-385265A2.docx DOC-385265A2.pdf DOC-385265A2.txt DOC-385265A3.docx DOC-385265A3.pdf DOC-385265A3.txt

FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON PROPOSALS TO PREVENT GAMING OF ACCESS STIMULATION RULES. Arbitrage Schemes Result in Higher Costs for Long-Distance Carriers and Their Customers\r\n . News Release. (Dkt No 18-155). Adopted: 2022-07-14. News Media Contact: Anne Veigle, Anne.Veigle@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-385266A1.docx DOC-385266A1.pdf DOC-385266A1.txt DOC-385266A2.docx DOC-385266A2.pdf DOC-385266A2.txt DOC-385266A3.docx DOC-385266A3.pdf DOC-385266A3.txt

FCC OPENS INQUIRY TO EXPLORE USING FCC PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS CONNECTIVITY NEEDS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE SURVIVORS. Seeks Comment on Ways to Protect Privacy of Survivors' Calls and Texts to Hotlines and Emergency Help Resources \r\n. News Release. (Dkt No 22-238 21-450 11-42). Adopted: 2022-07-14. News Media Contact: Anne Veigle, Anne.Veigle@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-385267A1.docx DOC-385267A1.pdf DOC-385267A1.txt DOC-385267A2.docx DOC-385267A2.pdf DOC-385267A2.txt DOC-385267A3.docx DOC-385267A3.pdf DOC-385267A3.txt

Released: 2022-07-14. RURAL DIGITAL OPPORTUNITY FUND SUPPORT AUTHORIZED FOR 1,605 WINNING BIDS. (DA No. 22-759). (Dkt No 20-34 10-90 19-126). Public Notice Authorized Support for Winning Bids in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund/Auction 904 . WCB. DA-22-759A1.docx DA-22-759A1.pdf DA-22-759A1.txt DA-22-759A2.pdf DA-22-759A2.txt

K27OO-D, ELLENSBURG, WASHINGTON. Issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order and Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $6,500 to Christian Broadcasting of Yakima for public file violations for Station K27OO-D, Ellensburg, Washington. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2022-07-14 by NALF. (DA No. 22-760). MB. DA-22-760A1.docx DA-22-760A1.pdf DA-22-760A1.txt

ARM & RAGE, LLC, WJBE(AM), POWELL, TN. Order re Motion to Enlarge the Issues. (Dkt No 22-122). Action by: Chief, Administrative Law Judge, Jane Halprin. Adopted: 2022-07-14 by ORDER. (FCC No. 22M-22). OALJ. FCC-22M-22A1.pdf FCC-22M-22A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF THOMAS DORSHER; CHARITEL INC; ONTEL INC; AND SCAMMERBLASTER INC. FCC proposes a $116,156,250 fine against Thomas Dorsher, ChariTel Inc, Ontel Inc, and ScammerBlaster Inc for apparently willfully and repeatedly engaging in conduct that apparently violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and the Commission's rules. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2022-07-14 by NAL. (FCC No. 22-57). EB. FCC-22-57A1.pdf FCC-22-57A1.txt FCC-22-57A2.docx FCC-22-57A2.pdf FCC-22-57A2.txt FCC-22-57A3.docx FCC-22-57A3.pdf FCC-22-57A3.txt

UPDATE TO PUBLICATION FOR TELEVISION BROADCAST STATION DMA DETERMINATIONS FOR CABLE AND SATELLITE CARRIAGE. The FCC adopts a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would begin the process of updating its rules to use the most up-to-date market information for determining a television station's local market for carriage purposes. (Dkt No 22-239). Action by: the Commission . Adopted: 2022-07-14 by NPRM. (FCC No. 22-55). MB. FCC-22-55A1.docx FCC-22-55A1.pdf FCC-22-55A1.txt FCC-22-55A2.docx FCC-22-55A2.pdf FCC-22-55A2.txt FCC-22-55A3.docx FCC-22-55A3.pdf FCC-22-55A3.txt