fcclogoDaily Digest

Federal Communications Commission
445 12th St., SW
Washington, D.C. 20554

Vol. 34 No. 218
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 1-888-835-5322



November 20, 2015


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE NOVEMBER 19, 2015, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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FCC PROPOSES ENHANCEMENTS TO WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERTS. News Release. (Dkt No 15-91 ). Adopted: 11/19/2015. News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen at (202) 418-1162, email: Rochelle.Cohen@fcc.gov PSHSB   DOC-336483A1.docx  DOC-336483A2.docx  DOC-336483A3.docx  DOC-336483A4.docx  DOC-336483A5.docx  DOC-336483A6.docx  DOC-336483A1.pdf  DOC-336483A2.pdf  DOC-336483A3.pdf  DOC-336483A4.pdf  DOC-336483A5.pdf  DOC-336483A6.pdf  

FCC ENSURES HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY FOR ALL WIRELESS VOICE TECHNOLOGIES. Commission Also Proposes to Adopt a Landmark Agreement Between Consumer Advocates and Industry Associations as the Pathway to Compatibility for 100% of Wireless Devices. News Release. (Dkt No 07-250 ). Adopted: 11/19/2015. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov WTB   DOC-336415A1.docx  DOC-336415A2.docx  DOC-336415A3.docx  DOC-336415A4.docx  DOC-336415A5.docx  DOC-336415A6.docx  DOC-336415A1.pdf  DOC-336415A2.pdf  DOC-336415A3.pdf  DOC-336415A4.pdf  DOC-336415A5.pdf  DOC-336415A6.pdf  

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Report No: SAT-01120 Released: 11/20/2015. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 15-1337) Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DA-15-1337A1.pdf  

Report No: SAT-01119 Released: 11/20/2015. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DOC-336498A1.pdf  

Report No: TEL-01762S Released: 11/20/2015. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-336497A1.pdf  

Report No: 48616 Released: 11/20/2015. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-336474A1.pdf  DOC-336474A2.txt  

Report No: 28616 Released: 11/20/2015. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-336473A1.pdf  DOC-336473A2.txt  

Released: 11/20/2015. NOTICE OF PROHIBITED PRESENTATIONS IN THE MATTER OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PAY TELEPHONE RECLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PROVISIONS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996 ET AL. (DA No. 15-1341). (Dkt No 12-375 ) Provides notice that the Commission received prohibited presentations during the Sunshine Agenda period for the Inmate Calling Services proceeding. OGC . Contact: Ryan Yates  DA-15-1341A1.doc  DA-15-1341A1.pdf  

Released: 11/20/2015. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 11/13/2015. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-336495A1.pdf  

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ANDREW O. TURNER. Proposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $15,000 to Andrew O. Turner for operating a pirate radio station on 95.9 MHz in Miami Gardens, Florida. Action by: Resident Agent, Miami Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/20/2015 by NAL. (DA No. 15-1334). EB   DA-15-1334A1.docx  DA-15-1334A1.pdf  

REQUESTS FOR WAIVER OF CERTAIN TV TUNER REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO IMPORT AND DISTRIBUTE MOBILE DTV RECEIVERS WITHOUT ANALOG TUNERS. Dismissed the Application for Review, without prejudice. (Dkt No. 10-111 ). Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/20/2015 by ORDER. (DA No. 15-1338). MB   DA-15-1338A1.doc  DA-15-1338A1.pdf  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED NOVEMBER 19, 2015, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 217:

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COMMISSIONER ROSENWORCEL ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE OF VALERY GALASSO. STMT. News Media Contact: Jennifer Thompson at (202) 418-2400, email: Jennifer.Thompson@fcc.gov OCJR   DOC-336485A1.docx  DOC-336485A1.pdf  

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Released: 11/19/2015. APPLICATIONS FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF THE INNOVATIVE COMPANIES TO ATLANTIC TELE-NETWORK,INC. (DA No. 15-1332). (Dkt No 15-264 ) PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED; Petitions Due: 12/21/2015,Oppositions Due: 01/05/2016. Comments Due: 12/21/2015. Reply Comments Due: 01/05/2016. WCB . Contact: Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809, David Krech at (202) 418-7443, Sumita Mukhoty at (202)-418-7165, Jeffrey Neumann at (202) 418-2046, Linda Ray at (202) 418-0257, or Kathy Harris at (202) 418-0609  DA-15-1332A1.docx  DA-15-1332A1.pdf  

Report No: AUC-97 (Auction 97) Released: 11/19/2015. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS AWS-3 LICENSES IN THE MHZ AND 2155-2180 MHZ BANDS. (DA No. 15-1331). WTB . Contact: Genevieve Ross at (202) 418-1305, email: Genevieve.Ross@fcc.gov  DA-15-1331A1.docx  DA-15-1331A2.xls  DA-15-1331A1.pdf  DA-15-1331A2.pdf  

Released: 11/19/2015. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR BROADCAST INCENTIVE AUCTION SCHEDULED TO BEGIN ON MARCH 29, 2016; INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC FORM 177 APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE REVERSE AUCTION (AUCTION 1001). (DA No. 15-1252). (Dkt No 14-252 ) Instructions for completing reverse auction application form (FCC Form 177). AU WTB   DA-15-1252A1.docx  DA-15-1252A1.pdf  

Released: 11/19/2015. WTB SEEKS COMMENT ON REQUESTS BY INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION & MONITORING WIRELESS LLC, SKYBRIDGE SPECTRUM FOUNDATION, AND V2G LLC FOR WAIVER AND EXTENSION OF TIME TO CONSTRUCT PART 22 UHF/VHF GEOGRAPHIC AREA PAGING SERVICE LICENSES. (DA No. 15-1333). (Dkt No 15-282 ). Comments Due: 12/21/2015. Reply Comments Due: 01/05/2016. WTB . Contact: Wilbert Nixon at (202) 418-0985, email: Wilbert.Nixon@fcc.gov  DA-15-1333A1.docx  DA-15-1333A1.pdf  

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PACIFIC EMPIRE RADIO CORPORATION. Denied an Application for Review filed by Pacific Empire Radio Corporation, and affirmed a $25,000 forfeiture against it for failing to comply with the public inspection file rules for five broadcast stations in Oregon. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 11/18/2015 by MO&O. (FCC No. 15-160). EB   FCC-15-160A1.docx  FCC-15-160A1.pdf  

LICENSE ASSIGNMENT APPLICATION OF SUSQUEHANNA RADIO CORP. AND WHITLEY MEDIA FOR DKTDK(FM), SANGER, TEXAS. Denied reconsideration request by potential assignees without standing to seek reinstatement of license surrendered for cancellation by station's licensee. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 11/18/2015 by MO&O. (FCC No. 15-159). MB   FCC-15-159A1.docx  FCC-15-159A1.pdf  

LICENSE ASSIGNMENT AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS OF CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING OF EAST POINT, INC. FOR DWTJH(AM), EAST POINT, GA. Denied Applications for Review of holdings that applications were moot because the Station's license had expired pursuant to Section 312(g) of the Act. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 11/18/2015 by MO&O. (FCC No. 15-158). MB   FCC-15-158A1.docx  FCC-15-158A1.pdf  

ALASKA WIRELESS NETWORK LLC. Granted Alaska Wireless Network, LLC, a one-year extension of our text-capable deadline, which required covered text providers to be capable of sending 911 texts to PSAPs by Dec. 31, 2014. AWN must certify their compliance on or before Dec. 31, 2015. (Dkt No. 11-153 10-255 ). Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 11/19/2015 by ORDER. (DA No. 15-1335). PSHSB   DA-15-1335A1.docx  DA-15-1335A1.pdf  

IMPROVING WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERTS AND COMMUNITY-INITIATED ALERTING. Taking steps to strengthen Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) by proposing revisions to our rules based on the Commission's experience and stakeholder feedback during the first three years of the WEA's deployment. (Dkt No. 15-91 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 11/19/2015 by NPRM. (FCC No. 15-154). PSHSB   FCC-15-154A1.docx  FCC-15-154A2.docx  FCC-15-154A3.docx  FCC-15-154A4.docx  FCC-15-154A5.docx  FCC-15-154A6.docx  FCC-15-154A1.pdf  FCC-15-154A2.pdf  FCC-15-154A3.pdf  FCC-15-154A4.pdf  FCC-15-154A5.pdf  FCC-15-154A6.pdf  

IMPROVING WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERTS AND COMMUNITY-INITIATED ALERTING. Granted the extension request. (Dkt No. 07-287 15-91 ). Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 11/19/2015 by ORDER. (DA No. 15-1326). PSHSB   DA-15-1326A1.docx  DA-15-1326A1.pdf