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	Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street NE Washington, DC 20554 Vol. 42 No. 188	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ASL Video Call: 1-844-432-2275 September 29, 2023

Released: 2023-09-29. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-397278A1.pdf DOC-397278A1.txt

Released: 2023-09-29. SATELLITE LICENSING DIVISION AND SATELLITE PROGRAMS AND POLICY DIVISION INFORMATION. SB. DOC-397348A1.pdf DOC-397348A1.txt

Report No: SAT-01762. Released: 2023-09-29. SATELLITE LICENSING DIVISION AND SATELLITE PROGRAMS AND POLICY DIVISION INFORMATION. (DA No. 23-911). (Dkt No 01-1). Action Taken Public Notice. SB SB. Contact: Curtrisha.Banks. DA-23-911A1.pdf DA-23-911A1.txt

Released: 2023-09-29. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-397349A1.pdf DOC-397349A1.txt

Released: 2023-09-29. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES REGION 21 (MICHIGAN) REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEES TO HOLD 700 MHZ AND 800 MHZ MEETINGS. (DA No. 23-916). (Dkt No 90-221 02-378). PSHSB. DA-23-916A1.docx DA-23-916A1.pdf DA-23-916A1.txt

Released: 2023-09-29. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-397351A1.pdf DOC-397351A1.txt

Released: 2023-09-29. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-397350A1.pdf DOC-397350A1.txt

Released: 2023-09-29. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU OPENS WC DOCKET NO. 23-320. (DA No. 23-912). (Dkt No 23-320). The Wireline Competition Bureau opens WC Docket No. 23-320, which is captioned \"Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet.\". WCB. DA-23-912A1.docx DA-23-912A1.pdf DA-23-912A1.txt

Released: 2023-09-29. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB. DOC-397277A1.pdf DOC-397277A1.txt

ORDER GRANTING RELIEF FOR GCI COMMUNICATION CORP. FOR ALASKA PLAN DRIVE TESTING. WTB grants relief for GCI Communication Corp. related to drive testing and extends the deadline for testing to November 1, 2023.. (Dkt No 16-271). Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 2023-09-29 by ORDER. (DA No. 23-913). WTB. DA-23-913A1.docx DA-23-913A1.pdf DA-23-913A1.txt

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY, INC., WQLU(FM), LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA. MB enters into consent decree with Liberty University, Inc.. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 2023-09-29 by Consent Decree. (DA No. 23-899). MB. DA-23-899A1.pdf DA-23-899A1.txt

FCC INSPECTOR GENERAL ANNOUNCES MAJOR ACP PROVIDER VOLUNTARILY REPAID NEARLY $50 MILLION AND ISSUES ADVISORY REGARDING ACP PROVIDER COMPLIANCE WITH PROGRAM USAGE RULES . Office of Inspector General announced that, following its investigation, a major Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provider voluntarily repaid $49.4 million that it improperly claimed between June 2021 and July 2022. . by News Release. OMR OIG. DOC-397332A1.docx DOC-397332A1.pdf DOC-397332A1.txt

FCC ANNOUNCES TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR OCTOBER MONTHLY MEETING. FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel announced the items tentatively on the agenda for the October Open Commission Meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 19, 2023. by News Release. News Media Contact: will.wiquist@fcc.gov. OMR. DOC-397307A1.docx DOC-397307A1.pdf DOC-397307A1.txt

CHAIRWOMAN CALLS ON WIRELESS INDUSTRY AND RELATED ASSOCIATIONS TO EXPLORE 988 ROUTING SOLUTIONS . Chairwoman Calls on Wireless Industry and Related Associations to Explore 988 Routing Solutions, Visits 988 Call Center in Recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. by News Release. News Media Contact: Katie Gorscak, katie.gorscak@fcc.gov. OMR. DOC-397339A1.docx DOC-397339A1.pdf DOC-397339A1.txt

FCC REVITALIZES CRITICAL DISABILITY RIGHTS INITIATIVE SUPPORTING AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE USERS. Agency increases Telecommunications Relay Services Fund's support for Video Relay Service and makes changes to the compensation plan for VRS.. by News Release. News Media Contact: katie.gorscak@fcc.gov. CGB. DOC-397306A1.docx DOC-397306A1.pdf DOC-397306A1.txt

FCC-OIG ADVISORY REGARDING ACP PROVIDER NONCOMPLIANCE WITH PROGRAM USAGE & DE-ENROLLMENT RULES. FCC Office of the Inspector General issues an advisory. by Advisory. News Media Contact: Eric Phelps, Eric.Phelps@fcc.gov. OMR OIG. Contact: Office of Inspector General: (202) 418-0473/ Email: Hotline@fcc.gov. DOC-397337A1.pdf DOC-397337A1.txt

Released: 2023-09-28. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PREVIOUSLY GRANTED STIR/SHAKEN IMPLEMENTATION EXTENSIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 64.6304(F) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. (DA No. 23-910). (Dkt No 17-97). The Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment for its annual reevaluation of the STIR/SHAKEN implementation extensions previously granted by the Commission pursuant to section 64.6304(f) of the Commission's rules. . WCB. Contact: Merry Wulff, Attorney Advisor, Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) 418-1084 or by email at Merry.Wulff@fcc.gov. DA-23-910A1.docx DA-23-910A1.pdf DA-23-910A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3774. Released: 2023-09-28. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC D/B/A AT&T NORTH CAROLINA. (Dkt No 23-322). 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-397341A1.docx DOC-397341A1.pdf DOC-397341A1.txt

Released: 2023-09-28. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 9-27-23. OMD. Contact: Lisa Williams, 202-418-1352. DOC-397302A1.pdf DOC-397302A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3775. Released: 2023-09-28. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC D/B/A AT&T FLORIDA. (Dkt No 23-323). 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-397343A1.docx DOC-397343A1.pdf DOC-397343A1.txt

Report No: NCD-3776. Released: 2023-09-28. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY D/B/A AT&T ARKANSAS. (Dkt No 23-324). 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-397345A1.docx DOC-397345A1.pdf DOC-397345A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF JESSE COPPAGE. FCC Enforcement Bureau issues Citation and Order to Jesse Coppage, notifying him of his obligation to cease unauthorized operation of a radio frequency device causing harmful interference to a Commission licensee's wireless communications. . Action by: Regional Director, Field Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2023-09-28 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 23-907). EB. Contact: Ryan McDonald, Ryan.McDonald@fcc.gov. DA-23-907A1.docx DA-23-907A1.pdf DA-23-907A1.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 . Commission adopts a compensation plan for Telecommunications Relay Service Fund support of Video Relay Service (VRS) for the period from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028. . (Dkt No 03-123 10-51). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2023-09-22 by R&O. (FCC No. 23-78). CGB. Contact: Michael Scott, at: (202) 418-1264; email: Michael.Scott@fcc.gov. FCC-23-78A1.docx FCC-23-78A1.pdf FCC-23-78A1.txt