fcclogoDaily Digest

Federal Communications Commission
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Washington, DC 20554

Vol. 43 No. 51
News media information 202 / 418-0500
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March 14, 2024


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE MARCH 14, 2024, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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FCC ADVANCES SUPPLEMENTAL COVERAGE FROM SPACE FRAMEWORK. .. News Release. Adopted: 2024-03-14. News Media Contact: Office of Media Relations MediaRelations@fcc.gov . OMR SB WTB. DOC-401208A1.docx DOC-401208A1.pdf DOC-401208A1.txt

FCC PROPOSES NEW EMERGENCY ALERT CODE FOR MISSING & ENDANGERED PERSONS. .. News Release. Adopted: 2024-03-14. News Media Contact: Office of Media Relations MediaRelation@fcc.gov . OMR CGB PSHSB. DOC-401217A1.docx DOC-401217A1.pdf DOC-401217A1.txt

FCC INCREASES BROADBAND SPEED BENCHMARK. .. News Release. Adopted: 2024-03-14. News Media Contact: MediaRelations@fcc.gov. OMR WCB. DOC-401205A1.docx DOC-401205A1.pdf DOC-401205A1.txt

FCC VOTES TO REQUIRE CABLE AND SATELLITE TV PRICING TRANSPARENCY. .. News Release. Adopted: 2024-03-14. News Media Contact: Office of Media Relations MediaRelations@fcc.gov . OMR MB. DOC-401215A1.docx DOC-401215A1.pdf DOC-401215A1.txt

FCC CREATES VOLUNTARY CYBERSECURITY LABEL PROGRAM FOR SMART PRODUCTS. .. News Release. Adopted: 2024-03-14. News Media Contact: Office of Media Relations MediaRelations@fcc.gov . OMR PSHSB. DOC-401201A1.docx DOC-401201A1.pdf DOC-401201A1.txt

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Report No: SCL-00455NS. Released: 2024-03-14. NON-STREAMLINED SUBMARINE CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS. Accepted for Filing Non-Streamlined Public Notice. OIA SB. Contact: Adrienne.McNeil. DOC-401188A1.pdf DOC-401188A1.txt

Report No: TEL-02349. Released: 2024-03-14. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 24-249). Action Taken Public Notice. SB OIA. Contact: Adrienne.McNeil. DA-24-249A1.pdf DA-24-249A1.txt

Report No: REPORT NO. PN-1-240314-01. Released: 2024-03-14. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-401180A1.pdf DOC-401180A1.txt

Released: 2024-03-14. GRANT OF CONDITIONAL CERTIFICATION FOR CLEARCAPTIONS, LLC, TO PROVIDE INTERNET PROTOCOL CAPTIONED TELEPHONE SERVICE AFTER ITS ACQUISITION BY CC OPPORTUNTIES, LLC. (DA No. 24-260). (Dkt No 03-123). CGB. Action by: CGB Chief. DA-24-260A1.docx DA-24-260A1.pdf DA-24-260A1.txt

Report No: REPORT NO. PN-2-240314-01. Released: 2024-03-14. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-401181A1.pdf DOC-401181A1.txt

Released: 2024-03-14. COMMENT DATES FOR FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING ON TRS FUND COMPENSATION FOR VIDEO RELAY SERVICE. (DA No. 24-261). (Dkt No 03-123 10-51). CGB. Action by: CGB Bureau Chief. DA-24-261A1.docx DA-24-261A1.pdf DA-24-261A1.txt

Report No: TEL-02348NS. Released: 2024-03-14. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS/PETITIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Accepted for Filing Non-Streamlined Public Notice. OIA SB. Contact: Adrienne.McNeil. DOC-401177A1.pdf DOC-401177A1.txt

Released: 2024-03-14. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES THE EFFECTIVE AND COMPLIANCE DATES OF RULES ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THE REPORT AND ORDER ON LOCATION-BASED ROUTING FOR WIRELESS 911 CALLS. (DA No. 24-259). (Dkt No 18-64). FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.. PSHSB. Contact: Rachel Wehr. DA-24-259A1.docx DA-24-259A1.pdf DA-24-259A1.txt

Released: 2024-03-14. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES REGION 54 (SOUTHERN LAKE MICHIGAN) 700 MHZ AND 800 MHZ REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEES TO HOLD MEETINGS. (DA No. 24-255). (Dkt No 23-237 02-378). PSHSB. DA-24-255A1.docx DA-24-255A1.pdf DA-24-255A1.txt

Released: 2024-03-14. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING OR WAIVER OF SECTION 61.50 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. (DA No. 24-250). (Dkt No 10-90 17-144 24-82). Seeks comment on petition for declaratory ruling or waiver of section 61.50 of the Commission's rules filed by Hilliary Communications LLC . Comments Due: 2024-04-15. Reply Comments Due: 2024-04-30. WCB. Contact: Christopher Koves. Action by: the Commission. DA-24-250A1.docx DA-24-250A1.pdf DA-24-250A1.txt

Released: 2024-03-14. IN THIS PUBLIC NOTICE, THE OFFICE OF MANAGING DIRECTOR ANNOUNCES THAT THE PROPOSED UNIVERSAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTION FACTOR FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2024 WILL BE 32.8 PERCENT. (DA No. 24-257). In this Public Notice, the Office of Managing Director announces that the proposed universal service contribution factor for the second quarter of 2024 will be 32.8 percent.. OMD. Contact: Kim Yee. DA-24-257A1.doc DA-24-257A1.pdf DA-24-257A1.txt

Released: 2024-03-14. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 3-13-24. OMD. Contact: Kenneth Hill, 202-418-7521. DOC-401183A1.pdf DOC-401183A1.txt

Report No: REPORT NO. PN-3-240314-01. Released: 2024-03-14. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-401182A1.pdf DOC-401182A1.txt

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CHICKAHOMINY CONSORTIUM, KIOWA TRIBE, MONACAN INDIAN NATION, NANSEMOND INDIAN TRIBE, NARRAGANSETT INDIAN TRIBE, ONSI PONCA, LLC, AND VIRGINIA TRIBAL CONSORTIUM, REQUESTS FOR WAIVER OF THE 2.5 GHZ RURAL TRIBAL PRIORITY WINDOW RULES. WTB addresses waiver requests by the Chickahominy and Virginia Tribal Consortia, Osni Ponca, LLC, and Kiowa, Monacan, Nansemond, and Narragansett Tribes, relating to applications filed in the 2.5 GHz Rural Tribal Priority Window. Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 2024-03-11 by MO&O. (DA No. 24-251). WTB. DA-24-251A1.docx DA-24-251A1.pdf DA-24-251A1.txt

CHRISTIAN RECOVERY FOUNDATION, NEW LPFM, DRACUT, MASSACHUSETTS. The Media Bureau affirms the dismissal of the application of Christian Recovery Foundation for a new LPFM station at Dracut, Massachusetts. by LETTER. (DA No. 24-253). MB. DA-24-253A1.docx DA-24-253A1.pdf DA-24-253A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF MAINE FAMILY BROADCASTING, INC. . FCC Enforcement Bureau settles with Maine Family Broadcasting, Inc. The company admits that WBGR-LD failed to pass through captioning on video programming, will implement a compliance plan, and will pay a $2,500 civil penalty.. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2024-03-14 by Consent Decree. (DA No. 24-189). EB. DA-24-189A1.pdf DA-24-189A1.txt

PORTSONIC COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, NEW LPFM, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. The Media Bureau dismisses the application of Portsonic Communications, LLC, for a new LPFM station at Las Vegas, Nevada. by LETTER. (DA No. 24-252). MB. DA-24-252A1.docx DA-24-252A1.pdf DA-24-252A1.txt

FCC ENFORCEMENT BUREAU ISSUES NOTICE OF ILLEGAL PIRATE RADIO BROADCASTING (NIPRB) TO GEORGE MILLER. The FCC Enforcement Bureau issued a Notice of Illegal Pirate Radio Broadcasting (NIPRB) per its authority from the PIRATE Act to George Miller, landowner in Cedar Hill, TX, for allowing illegal broadcasting from their property.. Action by: Regional Director, Field Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2024-03-14 by NIPRB. EB. DOC-401192A1.pdf DOC-401192A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MARCH 13, 2024, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 50:

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Released: 2024-03-13. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITION. (DA No. 24-248). (Dkt No 24-84). Special Relief and Show Cause Petition. MB. Action by: the Chief, Media Bureau. DA-24-248A1.docx DA-24-248A1.pdf DA-24-248A1.txt

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ERRATUM - LOCATION-BASED ROUTING FOR WIRELESS 911 CALLS. Issued an Erratum correcting a Report and Order, FCC 24-4, released on January 25, 2024. (Dkt No 18-64). Action by: the Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, and the Managing Director. by ERRATUM. OMD PSHSB. Contact: Timothy.Hoseth@fcc.gov. DOC-401090A1.docx DOC-401090A1.pdf DOC-401090A1.txt

ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF SPACE AND EARTH STATION REGULATORY FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024; REVIEW OF THE COMMISSION'S ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF REGULATORY FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking commences the process of determining regulatory fees for space and earth station payors for fiscal year (FY) 2024.. (Dkt No 24-85 24-86). Action by: the Commission. Comments Due: 2024-04-12. Reply Comments Due: 2024-04-29. Adopted: 2024-03-13 by NPRM. (FCC No. 24-31). SB. FCC-24-31A1.docx FCC-24-31A1.pdf FCC-24-31A1.txt

2023 UNIVERSAL SERVICE MONITORING REPORT. This is the twenty-sixth such report, prepared by federal and state staff members, for the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service. Unless otherwise noted, this report is based on information available as of September 2023. . (Dkt No 96-45 02-6 02-60 06-122 10-90 11-42 13-184 14-58). Action by: OEA. by REPORT. OEA. DOC-401168A1.pdf DOC-401168A1.txt