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	Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street NE Washington, DC 20554 Vol. 42 No. 240	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ASL Video Call: 1-844-432-2275 December 15, 2023

STARKS, 27 MEMBERS OF CONGRESS CALL FOR REINSTATEMENT OF BROADCAST WORKFORCE DIVERSITY REPORTING. by News Release. News Media Contact: Shiva Goel, (202) 418-2500 shiva.goel@fcc.gov . OMR OCGS. DOC-399158A1.docx DOC-399158A1.pdf DOC-399158A1.txt

Report No: SAT-01784. Released: 2023-12-15. SATELLITE LICENSING DIVISION AND SATELLITE PROGRAMS AND POLICY DIVISION INFORMATION. (DA No. 23-1163). (Dkt No 01-1). Action Taken Public Notice. SB SB. Contact: Curtrisha.Banks. DA-23-1163A1.pdf DA-23-1163A1.txt

Released: 2023-12-15. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-399148A1.pdf DOC-399148A1.txt

Released: 2023-12-15. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-399150A1.pdf DOC-399150A1.txt

Released: 2023-12-15. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ASSETS OF THE AVAIL GROUP, LLC BY ELEMENT 78 PARTNERS, LLC . (DA No. 23-1167). (Dkt No 23-383). Non-Streamlined Pleading Cycle Established . Comments Due: 2023-12-29. Reply Comments Due: 2024-01-05. WCB. DA-23-1167A1.docx DA-23-1167A1.pdf DA-23-1167A1.txt

Released: 2023-12-15. NOTICE OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED . (DA No. 23-1166). (Dkt No 23-373). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Gregory Kwan at (202) 418-1191, Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. DA-23-1166A1.docx DA-23-1166A1.pdf DA-23-1166A1.txt

Released: 2023-12-15. INTERCONNECTED VOIP NUMBERING AUTHORIZATION APPLICATION FILED BY RGTN USA, INC. PURSUANT TO SECTION 52.15(G)(3) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. (DA No. 23-1169). (Dkt No 23-335). Comments Due: 2024-01-14. WCB. Contact: DAA@fcc.gov. DA-23-1169A1.docx DA-23-1169A1.pdf DA-23-1169A1.txt

Released: 2023-12-15. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU PERFORMS REQUIRED EVALUATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 64.6304(F) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. (DA No. 23-1157). (Dkt No 17-97). The Wireline Competition Bureau performs required evaluation of 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-23-1157A1.docx DA-23-1157A1.pdf DA-23-1157A1.txt

Released: 2023-12-15. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS/PETITIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. OIA SB. DOC-399146A1.pdf DOC-399146A1.txt

Released: 2023-12-15. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 12-14-23. OMD. Contact: Lisa Williams, 202-418-1352. DOC-399172A1.pdf DOC-399172A1.txt

Released: 2023-12-15. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF HORIZON ACQUISITION PARENT LLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES TO SHENANDOAH TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY . (DA No. 23-1168). (Dkt No 23-384). Non-Streamlined Pleading Cycle Established. Comments Due: 2023-12-29. Reply Comments Due: 2024-01-05. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Dennis Johnson at dennis.johnson@fcc.gov.. DA-23-1168A1.docx DA-23-1168A1.pdf DA-23-1168A1.txt

Released: 2023-12-15. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. OIA SB. DOC-399147A1.pdf DOC-399147A1.txt

Released: 2023-12-15. SATELLITE LICENSING DIVISION AND SATELLITE PROGRAMS AND POLICY DIVISION INFORMATION. SB. DOC-399156A1.pdf DOC-399156A1.txt

Released: 2023-12-15. DECEMBER 2023 LPFM NEW STATION FILING WINDOW CLOSES. (DA No. 23-1165). The Media Bureau announces close of LPFM New Station Filing Window and Temporary Filing Freeze on Amendments to Applications Submitted in the December 2023 Filing Window . MB. Contact: James Bradshaw, James.Bradshaw@fcc.gov; Alexander Sanjenis, Alexander.Sanjenis@fcc.gov; Lisa Scanlan, Lisa.Scanlan@fcc.gov; or Amy Van de Kerckhove, Amy.Vandekerckhove@fcc.gov; (202) 418-2700. News Media Contact: Janice Wise, Janice.Wise@fcc.gov, (202) 418-8165. DA-23-1165A1.docx DA-23-1165A1.pdf DA-23-1165A1.txt

Released: 2023-12-15. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU REMINDS NON-GATEWAY INTERMEDIATE PROVIDERS OF STIR/SHAKEN IMPLEMENTATION DEADLINE. (DA No. 23-1158). (Dkt No 17-97). WCB. Contact: Erik Beith, Wireline Competition Bureau, Competition Policy Division, at (202) 418-0756 or by email at Erik.Beith@fcc.gov. DA-23-1158A1.docx DA-23-1158A1.pdf DA-23-1158A1.txt

Released: 2023-12-15. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-399149A1.pdf DOC-399149A1.txt

Released: 2023-12-15. FCC ANNOUNCES JANUARY 30, 2024 MEETING OF THE DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (DA No. 23-1164). CGB. DA-23-1164A1.docx DA-23-1164A1.pdf DA-23-1164A1.txt

Released: 2023-12-15. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION GRANTED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF CAMPTI-PLEASANT HILL TELEPHONE CO., INC. AND CP-TEL NETWORKS SERVICES, INC. TO H.N.G. HOLDINGS, L.L.C. . (DA No. 23-1170). (Dkt No 23-346). WCB. Contact: Dennis Johnson, Wireline Competition Bureau, (202) 418-0809. DA-23-1170A1.docx DA-23-1170A1.pdf DA-23-1170A1.txt

LETTER TO FCC. Letter to FCC. by LETTER. OMR OCGS. DOC-399160A1.pdf DOC-399160A1.txt

FCC ANNOUNCES OVER $450,000 IN EMERGENCY CONNECTIVITY FUNDING . by News Release. News Media Contact: Elena Patton elena.patton@fcc.gov . OMR WCB CGB. DOC-399143A1.docx DOC-399143A1.pdf DOC-399143A1.txt

FCC PROPOSES TO FINE NEW YORK CITY ELECTRONICS MARKETER FOR SELLING UNAUTHORIZED, NONCOMPLIANT WIRELESS DEVICES . by News Release. News Media Contact: Will Wiquist will.wiquist@fcc.gov . OMR EB. DOC-399140A1.docx DOC-399140A1.pdf DOC-399140A1.txt

Released: 2023-12-14. CHAIRWOMAN ROSENWORCEL NAMES SIX MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPANY . (DA No. 23-1160). (Dkt No 96-45 97-21). WCB. Contact: Sherry Ross, Sherry.Ross@fcc.gov, Attorney Advisor, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, (202) 418-1529. DA-23-1160A1.docx DA-23-1160A1.pdf DA-23-1160A1.txt

AMENDMENTS TO PART 11 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM. Order addressing the request filed by CBS Broadcasting Inc., CBS Television Stations Inc., KCAL LLC, and WPCW Inc. for an extension of time to comply with requirements requiring changes to alert displays and code processing of the Emergency Alert System.. (Dkt No 15-94). Action by: Erika Olsen. Adopted: 2023-12-14 by ORDER. (DA No. 23-1161). PSHSB. Contact: Erika Olsen. DA-23-1161A1.docx DA-23-1161A1.pdf DA-23-1161A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF SOUND AROUND, INC. FCC proposes a fine of $1,202,454 to Sound Around for marketing 33 noncompliant radio frequency models and for failing to fully respond to a Letter of Inquiry and Further Letter of Inquiry. . Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2023-12-12 by NAL. (FCC No. 23-113). EB. Contact: Ryan McDonald, Ryan.McDonald@fcc.gov. FCC-23-113A1.docx FCC-23-113A1.pdf FCC-23-113A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCIATION, INC. 2024 MODIFICATION OF AVERAGE SCHEDULE UNIVERSALSERVICE SUPPORT FORMULA HIGH-COST UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT . FCC approves the average schedule cost per loop formula proposed by the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. on August 29, 2023 for high-cost loop support for the year 2024.. (Dkt No 05-337 10-90). Action by: By the Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 2023-12-14 by ORDER. (DA No. 23-1159). WCB. DA-23-1159A1.docx DA-23-1159A1.pdf DA-23-1159A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF PROMOTING TELEHEALTH IN RURAL AMERICA. FCC Adopts Rules For Further Improvements to Rural Health Care Program. (Dkt No 17-310). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2023-12-13 by R&O. (FCC No. 23-110). WCB. FCC-23-110A1.docx FCC-23-110A1.pdf FCC-23-110A1.txt FCC-23-110A2.docx FCC-23-110A2.pdf FCC-23-110A2.txt

PROMOTING COMPETITION IN THE AMERICAN ECONOMY: CABLE OPERATOR AND DBS PROVIDER BILLING PRACTICES. This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes to adopt rules prohibiting cable operators and DBS providers from imposing early termination of service fees and requiring a credit or rebate to subscribers for the remaining period of the service contract. . (Dkt No 23-405). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2023-12-13 by NPRM. (FCC No. 23-106). MB. Contact: Katie.Costello@fcc.gov, Maria.Mullarkey@fcc.gov. FCC-23-106A1.docx FCC-23-106A1.pdf FCC-23-106A1.txt FCC-23-106A2.docx FCC-23-106A2.pdf FCC-23-106A2.txt FCC-23-106A3.docx FCC-23-106A3.pdf FCC-23-106A3.txt FCC-23-106A4.docx FCC-23-106A4.pdf FCC-23-106A4.txt FCC-23-106A5.docx FCC-23-106A5.pdf FCC-23-106A5.txt FCC-23-106A6.docx FCC-23-106A6.pdf FCC-23-106A6.txt