fcclogoDaily Digest

Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street NE
Washington, DC 20554

Vol. 42 No. 50
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
ASL Video Call: 1-844-432-2275



March 15, 2023


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC ANNOUNCES OVER $7 MILLION IN PILOT PROGRAM OUTREACH GRANTS TO FUND MORE PROJECTS TO EXPAND AWARENESS OF AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM. by News Release. News Media Contact: Paloma Perez, paloma.perez@fcc.gov. OMR. DOC-391730A1.docx DOC-391730A1.pdf DOC-391730A1.txt

THE FCC ANNOUNCES OVER $1.7 MILLION IN EMERGENCY CONNECTIVITY FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES. To date the Emergency Connectivity Program has provided over 17 million students with digital connections in ongoing work to close the Homework Gap.. by News Release. News Media Contact: Anne Veigle, anne.veigle@fcc.gov. OMR. DOC-391755A1.docx DOC-391755A1.pdf DOC-391755A1.txt

COMMISSIONER STARKS STATEMENT ON YOUR HOME, YOUR INTERNET. by STMT. News Media Contact: Shiva Goel, shiva.goel@fcc.gov. OMR OCGS. DOC-391752A1.docx DOC-391752A1.pdf DOC-391752A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 2023-03-15. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-391619A1.pdf DOC-391619A1.txt

Released: 2023-03-15. INTERCONNECTED VOIP NUMBERING AUTHORIZATION APPLICATION FILED BY CSC VOICE, LLC PURSUANT TO SECTION 52.15(G)(3) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. (DA No. 23-220). (Dkt No 22-330). Comments Due: 2023-04-14. WCB. DA-23-220A1.docx DA-23-220A1.pdf DA-23-220A1.txt

Report No: 17574. Released: 2023-03-15. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB. DOC-391677A1.pdf DOC-391677A1.txt

Report No: 17584. Released: 2023-03-15. 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-391553A1.pdf DOC-391553A1.txt

Released: 2023-03-15. CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU AND WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ANNOUNCE ACP PILOT PROGRAM GRANTS TARGET FUNDING. (DA No. 23-219). The FCC announces target funding allocations of more than $7 million for the Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program–Pilot Program Grants.. CGB. Contact: michael.snyder. News Media Contact: paloma.perez. DA-23-219A1.docx DA-23-219A1.pdf DA-23-219A1.txt

Report No: 17579. Released: 2023-03-15. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB PSHSB. DOC-391648A1.pdf DOC-391648A1.txt

Report No: 17588. Released: 2023-03-15. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB. DOC-391556A1.pdf DOC-391556A1.txt

Report No: 17583. Released: 2023-03-15. 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-391552A1.pdf DOC-391552A1.txt

Released: 2023-03-15. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-391726A1.pdf DOC-391726A1.txt

Report No: 17578. Released: 2023-03-15. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB. DOC-391650A1.pdf DOC-391650A1.txt

Report No: 17576. Released: 2023-03-15. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB. DOC-391679A1.pdf DOC-391679A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3625. Released: 2023-03-15. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC D/B/A AT&T NORTH CAROLINA. (Dkt No 23-98). WCB. DOC-391719A1.docx DOC-391719A1.pdf DOC-391719A1.txt

Report No: 17582. Released: 2023-03-15. 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-391551A1.pdf DOC-391551A1.txt

Released: 2023-03-15. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 03-14-2023. OMD. Contact: Lillian Lowery at (202) 418-1008.. DOC-391749A1.pdf DOC-391749A1.txt

Report No: 17580. Released: 2023-03-15. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS. WTB. DOC-391652A1.pdf DOC-391652A1.txt

Report No: 17577. Released: 2023-03-15. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB PSHSB. DOC-391678A1.pdf DOC-391678A1.txt

Report No: 17587. Released: 2023-03-15. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB PSHSB. DOC-391557A1.pdf DOC-391557A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3640. Released: 2023-03-15. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC D/B/A AT&T NORTH CAROLINA. (Dkt No 23-99). WCB. DOC-391721A1.docx DOC-391721A1.pdf DOC-391721A1.txt

Report No: 17585. Released: 2023-03-15. 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-391554A1.pdf DOC-391554A1.txt

Released: 2023-03-15. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-391620A1.pdf DOC-391620A1.txt

Report No: 0506-A. Released: 2023-03-15. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. (Dkt No 23-56 23-57 23-58). MB. Contact: Claudia Tillery. DOC-391745A1.docx DOC-391745A1.pdf DOC-391745A1.txt

Report No: 17575. Released: 2023-03-15. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB PSHSB. DOC-391676A1.pdf DOC-391676A1.txt

Report No: 17586. Released: 2023-03-15. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB. DOC-391555A1.pdf DOC-391555A1.txt

Report No: 17581. Released: 2023-03-15. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB PSHSB. DOC-391651A1.pdf DOC-391651A1.txt

Released: 2023-03-15. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-391727A1.pdf DOC-391727A1.txt

Released: 2023-03-15. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-391725A1.pdf DOC-391725A1.txt

Report No: 17589. Released: 2023-03-15. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB PSHSB. DOC-391558A1.pdf DOC-391558A1.txt

Released: 2023-03-15. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION. IB. DOC-391738A1.pdf DOC-391738A1.txt

Released: 2023-03-15. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. IB. DOC-391737A1.pdf DOC-391737A1.txt

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BRAVO BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC., LICENSEE OF KIRT(AM), MISSION, TEXAS. The Media Bureau and the Office of Managing Director require Bravo Broadcasting Company, Inc., to pay delinquent regulatory fees or show cause why payment should be waived or deferred.. Action by: Media Bureau. Adopted: 2023-03-15 by Order to Show Cause. (DA No. 23-218). MB. Contact: Alexander Sanjenis. DA-23-218A1.docx DA-23-218A1.pdf DA-23-218A1.txt

TV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, REPORT AND ORDER, ROANOKE, VIRGINIA. Petitioner has requested the substitution of high-band VHF channel *13 in place of low-band VHF channel *3 in the Table of TV Allotments.. (Dkt No 23-14 RM-11943). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2023-03-15 by R&O. (DA No. 23-221). MB. DA-23-221A1.docx DA-23-221A1.pdf DA-23-221A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MARCH 14, 2023, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 49:

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SUNSHINE NOTICE

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DELETION OF ADDITIONAL ITEMS FROM MARCH 16, 2023 OPEN MEETING. Deletion of Additional Items from March 16, 2023 Open Meeting. DOC-391716A1.docx DOC-391716A1.pdf DOC-391716A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 2023-03-14. COMMENTS INVITED ON SECTION 214 APPLICATION(S) TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC NON-DOMINANT CARRIER TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND/OR INTERCONNECTED VOIP SERVICES. (DA No. 23-213). (Dkt No 22-310 23-92). Comments Due: 2023-03-29. WCB. Contact: Kimberly Jackson, (202) 418-7393, Kimberly.Jackson@fcc.gov. DA-23-213A1.docx DA-23-213A1.pdf DA-23-213A1.txt

Released: 2023-03-14. IN THIS PUBLIC NOTICE, THE OFFICE OF MANAGING DIRECTOR ANNOUNCES THAT THE PROPOSED UNIVERSAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTION FACTOR FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2023 WILL BE 0.290 OR 29.0 PERCENT. (DA No. 23-216). In this Public Notice, the Office of Managing Director announces that the proposed universal service contribution factor for the second quarter of 2023 will be 0.290 or 29.0 percent. OMD. Contact: Kim Yee. DA-23-216A1.doc DA-23-216A1.pdf DA-23-216A1.txt

Released: 2023-03-14. COMMENT SOUGHT ON AMENDED APPLICATION OF HAMILTON RELAY, INC., FOR CERTIFICATION AS A PROVIDER OF INTERNET PROTOCOL CAPTIONED TELEPHONE SERVICE. (DA No. 23-214). (Dkt No 03-123). Comments Due: 2023-03-29. Reply Comments Due: 2023-04-10. CGB. Contact: Ross Slutsky by e-mail at Ross.Slutsky@fcc.gov. Action by: Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. DA-23-214A1.docx DA-23-214A1.pdf DA-23-214A1.txt

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VERDE SYSTEMS, LLC. Granted the Verde-WEC Assignment Application. Action by: Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 2023-03-14 by ORDER. (DA No. 23-215). WTB. DA-23-215A1.docx DA-23-215A1.pdf DA-23-215A1.txt

FCC UPDATES EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION RULES TO INCORPORATE NEW AND REVISED INDUSTRY STANDARDS. We update our rules to incorporate four new and updated standards that are integral to equipment testing. . (Dkt No 21-363). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 2023-03-10 by R&O. (FCC No. 23-14). OET. FCC-23-14A1.docx FCC-23-14A1.pdf FCC-23-14A1.txt