fcclogoDaily Digest

Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street NE
Washington, DC 20554

Vol. 42 No. 169
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
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September 1, 2023


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED AUGUST 31, 2023, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 168:

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FCC ANNOUNCES TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR SEPTEMBER OPEN MEETING. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced the items tentatively on the agenda for the September Open Commission Meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 21, 2023. by News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist, will.wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR. DOC-396570A1.docx DOC-396570A1.pdf DOC-396570A1.txt

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Released: 2023-08-31. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 8-30-23. OMD. Contact: Lisa Williams, 202-418-1352. DOC-396558A1.pdf DOC-396558A1.txt

Released: 2023-08-31. FCC NARROWS DISASTER REPORTING AREA FOR HURRICANE IDALIA. (DA No. 23-816). The FCC deactivates the Disaster Information Reporting System for South Carolina in connection with Hurricane Idalia while remaining active in portions of Florida. OMR PSHSB. DA-23-816A1.docx DA-23-816A1.pdf DA-23-816A1.txt

Released: 2023-08-31. FCC TASK FORCE TO PREVENT DIGITAL DISCRIMINATION ANNOUNCES LISTENING SESSION IN WASHINGTON, DC AT GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY. (DA No. 23-798). The FCC Task Force to Prevent Digital Discrimination will host a listening session Sept. 14, 2023, at Gallaudet U. in Washington, DC, to gain additional information and understanding about broadband access experiences unique to persons with disabilities.. CGB. Contact: Michael Snyder. News Media Contact: Michael Snyder. DA-23-798A1.docx DA-23-798A1.pdf DA-23-798A1.txt

Released: 2023-08-31. STREAMLINED RESOLUTION OF REQUESTS RELATED TO ACTIONS BY THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPANY. (DA No. 23-756). (Dkt No 02-6 02-60 10-90 21-93 06-122). WCB. Contact: James Bachtell, 418-2694. DA-23-756A1.docx DA-23-756A1.pdf DA-23-756A1.txt

Released: 2023-08-31. BAS AND CARS LICENSEES IN THE 12.7 GHZ BAND TO CERTIFY ACCURACY OF INFORMATION REFLECTED ON LICENSES. (DA No. 23-794). (Dkt No 22-352). Broadcast Auxiliary Services and Cable Television Relay Services licensees in the 12.7 GHz band are required to certify the accuracy of the information reflected on their licenses, including whether the facilities are operating as authorized. . WTB. DA-23-794A1.docx DA-23-794A1.pdf DA-23-794A1.txt

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PLANET LABS PBC APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION OF LICENSE. Grant-in-part of license modification to Planet Labs PBC including relevant license conditions.. Action by: Chief, Satellite Programs and Policy Division, Space Bureau. Adopted: 2023-08-31 by ORDER. (DA No. 23-799). SB. DA-23-799A1.docx DA-23-799A1.pdf DA-23-799A1.txt

TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES AND SPEECH-TO-SPEECH SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING AND SPEECH DISABILITIES; STRUCTURE AND PRACTICES OF THE VIDEO RELAY SERVICE PROGRAM . FCC waives the August 31, 2023 expiration of current compensation levels for video relay service (VRS), and extends these levels through September 30, 2023.. (Dkt No 03-123 10-51). Action by: By the Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 2023-08-31 by ORDER. (DA No. 23-801). CGB. Contact: Michael Scott, at: (202) 418-1264; email: Michael.Scott@fcc.gov. DA-23-801A1.docx DA-23-801A1.pdf DA-23-801A1.txt

HURRICANE IDALIA COMMUNICATIONS STATUS REPORT FOR AUG. 31, 2023. Hurricane Idalia communications status report for Florida and South Carolina - Aug 31, 2023. Action by: PSHSB. by REPORT. OMR PSHSB. DOC-396566A1.docx DOC-396566A1.pdf DOC-396566A1.txt

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ORDER DENYING REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE REPLY COMMENTS. WTB denies a request for an extension of time to file reply comments related to the 12.2-12.7 GHz FNPRM and 12.7-13.25 GHz NPRM.. (Dkt No 20-443 22-352). Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 2023-08-31 by ORDER. (DA No. 23-802). WTB. DA-23-802A1.docx DA-23-802A1.pdf DA-23-802A1.txt

ICEYE US, INC. APPLICATION TO DEPLOY AND OPERATE SPACE STATIONS FILED UNDER THE FCC STREAMLINED SMALL SATELLITE LICENSING PROCESS, 47 CFR ยง 25.122. Granting ICEYE's request for a license to launch and operate eight satellites, the ICEYE Second Tranche, including relevant license conditions.. Action by: Chief, Satellite Programs and Policy Division, Space Bureau. Adopted: 2023-08-31 by ORDER. (DA No. 23-797). SB. DA-23-797A1.docx DA-23-797A1.pdf DA-23-797A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED SEPTEMBER 1, 2023, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 169:

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Released: 2023-09-01. SATELLITE LICENSING DIVISION AND SATELLITE PROGRAMS AND POLICY DIVISION INFORMATION. SB. DOC-396594A1.pdf DOC-396594A1.txt

Released: 2023-09-01. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-396603A1.pdf DOC-396603A1.txt

Released: 2023-09-01. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ANNOUCES POSTING OF 2023 TARIFF REVIEW PLAN FOR EXOGENOUS COST FILINGS BY RATE OF RETURN CARRIERS THAT ELECTED INCENTIVE REGULATION FOR BUSINESS DATA SERVICES. (DA No. 23-772). (Dkt No 23-9). Public Notice released for 2023 tariff review plan for incentive regulation rate-of-return carriers. WCB. Contact: Christopher Koves. DA-23-772A1.docx DA-23-772A1.pdf DA-23-772A1.txt

Released: 2023-09-01. THE OFFICE OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR ANNOUNCES OCTOBER 1, 2023 TRANSITION TO NEW ONLINE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND PRIVACY ACT CASE MANAGEMENT SOLUTION . (DA No. 23-804). The Office of the Managing Director Announces October 1, 2023 Transition to New Online Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Case Management Solution . OMD. Contact: Stephanie Kost at (202) 418-0440, email: FOIA-Public-Liaison@fcc.gov . DA-23-804A1.pdf DA-23-804A1.txt

Report No: SAT-01755. Released: 2023-09-01. SATELLITE LICENSING DIVISION AND SATELLITE PROGRAMS AND POLICY DIVISION INFORMATION ACTIONS TAKEN. (DA No. 23-803). SB. DA-23-803A1.pdf DA-23-803A1.txt

Released: 2023-09-01. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-396509A1.pdf DOC-396509A1.txt

Released: 2023-09-01. DESIGNATED ENTITY ANNUAL REPORTS DUE OCTOBER 2, 2023 . (DA No. 23-787). (Dkt No 14-170). Public Notice announcing that designated entity licensees must file annual reports by October 2, 2023. WTB. DA-23-787A1.docx DA-23-787A1.pdf DA-23-787A1.txt

Released: 2023-09-01. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-396604A1.pdf DOC-396604A1.txt

Released: 2023-09-01. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 8-31-23. OMD. Contact: Lisa Williams, 202-418-1352. DOC-396606A1.pdf DOC-396606A1.txt

Released: 2023-09-01. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-396605A1.pdf DOC-396605A1.txt

Released: 2023-09-01. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-396507A1.pdf DOC-396507A1.txt

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AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM ET AL. WCB waives certain E-Rate, Emergency Connectivity Fund, Rural Health Care, Lifeline, Affordable Connectivity Program, and High-Cost rules to assist participants and service providers located in areas affected by Hurricane Idalia.. (Dkt No 21-450 11-42 02-6 21-93 02-60 10-90 06-122). Action by: the Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 2023-09-01 by ORDER. (DA No. 23-805). WCB. DA-23-805A1.docx DA-23-805A1.pdf DA-23-805A1.txt

DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS GRANTED, SUBJECT TO CONDITION, FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF GERMANTOWN TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC. AND VALSTAR, INC. TO ARCHTOP FIBER LLC AND HANCOCK TELEPHONE, INC. AND HANCOCK LONG DISTANCE, INC. TO ARCHTOP FIBER LLC. WCB modifies condition granting transfer of control applications for Archtop Fiber LLC to exclude application of Hargray/ComSouth mixed support condition to Lavaca Telephone Com. of Arkansas and Lavaca Telephone Co. of Oklahoma.. (Dkt No 22-421 23-29). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 2023-09-01 by Order on Reconsideration. (DA No. 23-800). WCB. DA-23-800A1.docx DA-23-800A1.pdf DA-23-800A1.txt