Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 34 No. 237	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 December 18, 2015

FCC ELIMINATES DATED PHONE INDUSTRY RULES. News Release. Adopted: 12/17/2015. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB   DOC-336911A1.docx  DOC-336911A2.docx  DOC-336911A3.docx  DOC-336911A4.docx  DOC-336911A1.pdf  DOC-336911A2.pdf  DOC-336911A3.pdf  DOC-336911A4.pdf  

FCC FURTHER STREAMLINES SATELLITE LICENSING RULES. The Federal Communications Commission adopted rules to comprehensively simplify and streamline the regulatory approval process for satellite licenses. News Release. Adopted: 12/17/2015. News Media Contact: Neil Grace at (202) 418-0506, email: Neil.Grace@fcc.gov IB . Contact Jennifer Gilsenan at (202) 418-0757, email: Jennifer.Gilsenan@fcc.gov  DOC-336910A1.docx  DOC-336910A2.docx  DOC-336910A3.docx  DOC-336910A4.docx  DOC-336910A5.docx  DOC-336910A6.docx  DOC-336910A1.pdf  DOC-336910A2.pdf  DOC-336910A3.pdf  DOC-336910A4.pdf  DOC-336910A5.pdf  DOC-336910A6.pdf  

Report No: SAT-01125 Released: 12/18/2015. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 15-1444) Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DA-15-1444A1.pdf  

Report No: SAT-01124 Released: 12/18/2015. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DOC-336932A1.pdf  

Report No: TEL-01766S Released: 12/18/2015. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-336943A1.pdf  

Report No: 48635 Released: 12/18/2015. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-336891A1.pdf  DOC-336891A2.txt  

Report No: 28635 Released: 12/18/2015. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-336890A1.pdf  DOC-336890A2.txt  

TELEUNO, INC. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 12/17/2015 by ORDER. (DA No. 15-1445). CGB   DA-15-1445A1.doc  DA-15-1445A1.pdf  

OPEX COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 12/17/2015 by ORDER. (DA No. 15-1449). CGB   DA-15-1449A1.doc  DA-15-1449A1.pdf  

BIRCH COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 12/17/2015 by ORDER. (DA No. 15-1446). CGB   DA-15-1446A1.doc  DA-15-1446A1.pdf  

BIRCH COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 12/17/2015 by ORDER. (DA No. 15-1447). CGB   DA-15-1447A1.doc  DA-15-1447A1.pdf  

NEW CENTURY TELECOM, INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 12/17/2015 by ORDER. (DA No. 15-1448). CGB   DA-15-1448A1.doc  DA-15-1448A1.pdf  

WILLIAM F. CROWELL. Notified William F. Crowell, licensee of station W6WBJ, Diamond Springs, California, of his Apparent Liability in the amount of $25,000 for intentionally causing interference to other amateur radio operators and transmitting prohibited communication. Action by: District Director, San Francisco Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/17/2015 by NALF. (DA No. 15-1438). EB   DA-15-1438A1.docx  DA-15-1438A1.pdf  

RESULTS RADIO OF REDDING LICENSEE, LLC, STATION KNCQ(FM), REDDING, CALIFORNIA. Denied waiver request and dismissed applications. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 15-1450). MB   DA-15-1450A1.doc  DA-15-1450A1.pdf  

APPLICATIONS FILED BY ALTICE N.V. AND CEQUEL CORPORATION D/B/A SUDDENLINK COMMUNICATIONS TO TRANSFER CONTROL OF AUTHORIZATIONS FROM SUDDENLINK COMMUNICATIONS TO ALTICE N.V.. Grants applications filed by Altice N.V. and Cequel Corporation d/b/a Suddenlink Communications to transfer control of authorizations from Suddenlink to Altice, subject to the parties' compliance with the terms of a National Security Agreement. (Dkt No. 15-135 ). Action by: Chiefs, Wireline Competition Bureau, International Bureau, Media Bureau and Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 12/18/2015 by MO&OR. (DA No. 15-1451). WCB MB IB WTB   DA-15-1451A1.docx  DA-15-1451A1.pdf  

FCC TAKES STEPS TO PRESERVE LOW-POWER TV AND TV TRANSLATOR STATIONS POST-INCENTIVE AUCTION. News Release. News Media Contact: Charlie Meisch at (202) 418-2943, email: Charles.Meisch@fcc.gov AU MB   DOC-336928A1.docx  DOC-336928A1.pdf  

Released: 12/17/2015. FINDINGS OF COMPETING PROVIDER EFFECTIVE COMPETITION FOLLOWING DECEMBER 8, 2015 FILING DEADLINE FOR EXISTING FRANCHISE AUTHORITY RECERTIFICATION. (DA No. 15-1441). (Dkt No 15-53 ). MB . Contact: Diana Sokolow at (202) 418-2120, email: Diana.Sokolow@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov  DA-15-1441A1.doc  DA-15-1441A1.pdf  

Released: 12/17/2015. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 12/1/2015. OMD   DOC-336918A1.pdf  

Released: 12/17/2015. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 12/2/2015. OMD   DOC-336921A1.pdf  

Released: 12/17/2015. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 12/3/2015. OMD   DOC-336922A1.pdf  

Report No: NCD-2464 Released: 12/17/2015. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON NORTH LLC AND VERIZON SOUTH INC. (Dkt No 15-323 ). WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DOC-336916A1.docx  DOC-336916A2.pdf  DOC-336916A1.pdf  

Released: 12/17/2015. COMMENTS INVITED ON SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES OR INTERCONNECTED VOIP SERVICES. (DA No. 15-1443). (Dkt No 15-315 15-314 ). Comments Due: 01/04/2016. WCB . Contact: Kimberly Jackson at (202) 418-7393, email: Kimberly.Jackson@fcc.gov, TTY: 1-888-835-5322  DA-15-1443A1.docx  DA-15-1443A1.pdf  

Released: 12/17/2015. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU RELEASES ALTERNATIVE CONNECT AMERICA COST MODEL VERSION 2.1 AND ILLUSTRATIVE RESULTS FOR POTENTIAL USE IN RATE-OF-RETURN AREAS. (DA No. 15-1431). (Dkt No 10-90 ). WCB . Contact: Katie King at (202) 418-7400, email: Katie.King@fcc.gov  DA-15-1431A1.doc  DA-15-1431A1.pdf  

Released: 12/17/2015. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF SECTOIN 51.917 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. (DA No. 15-1440). (Dkt No 01-92 10-90 07-135 ). WCB . Contact: Robin Cohn at (202) 418-2747, email: Robin.Cohn@fcc.gov  DA-15-1440A1.docx  DA-15-1440A1.pdf  

Released: 12/17/2015. GUIDANCE REGARDING LICENSE ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF CONTROL DURING THE REVERSE AUCTION, AUCTION 1001. (DA No. 15-1435). (Dkt No 12-269 14-252 12-268 ) Guidance regarding license assignments and transfers of control by participants in the reverse auction. WTB AU . Contact: David Brown at (202) 418-1645, email: David.Brown@fcc.gov or Dorann Bunkin at (202) 418-1636, email: Dorann.Bunkin@fcc.gov  DA-15-1435A1.docx  DA-15-1435A1.pdf  

CHAIRMAN TOM WHEELER'S STATEMENT ON WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE 2015 by Statement. IB OCHTW   DOC-336917A1.docx  DOC-336917A1.pdf  

COMMISSIONER JESSICA ROSENWORCEL'S STATEMENT ON WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE 2015 by Statement. OCJR   DOC-336912A1.docx  DOC-336912A1.pdf  

COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF LICENSING AND OPERATING RULES FOR SATELLITE SERVICES. This Second Report and Order further streamlines the Commission's Part 25 rules, which governs licensing and operation of space and earth stations providing satellite communications services. (Dkt No. 12-267 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 12/17/2015 by R&O. (FCC No. 15-167). IB   FCC-15-167A1.doc  FCC-15-167A2.docx  FCC-15-167A3.docx  FCC-15-167A4.docx  FCC-15-167A5.docx  FCC-15-167A6.docx  FCC-15-167A1.pdf  FCC-15-167A2.pdf  FCC-15-167A3.pdf  FCC-15-167A4.pdf  FCC-15-167A5.pdf  FCC-15-167A6.pdf  

APPLICATIONS FOR NEW LOW POWER FM STATIONS IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND. Bureau dismisses Petition for Reconsideration filed by Loyola University Maryland. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 12/17/2015 by Order on Reconsideration. (DA No. 15-1442). MB   DA-15-1442A1.docx  DA-15-1442A1.pdf  

JOHN EDWARD OSTLUND AND HILO BROADCASTING, LLC, APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS TO CONSTRUCT NEW AM STATIONS AT EASTON, CALIFORNIA, AND CAPTAIN COOK, HAWAII. Denied Application for Review challenging Section 307(b) determination and denial of interference waiver in AM Auction group. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 12/16/2015 by MO&O. (FCC No. 15-173). MB   FCC-15-173A1.docx  FCC-15-173A1.pdf  

COMMISSION ADOPTS THIRD REPORT AND ORDER AND FOURTH NPRM TO ESTABLISH RULES FOR DIGITAL LPTV AND TELEVISION TRANSLATOR STATIONS FOR CONVERSION TO DIGITAL SERVICE AND PROPOSE WAYS TO MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF THE INCENTIVE AUCTION. Commission Adopts measures to facilitate conversion of LPTV and TV translator stations to digital service and adopts proposals to mitigate the potential impact of the incentive auction on LPTV and TV translator stations. (Dkt No. 12-268 03-185 14-175 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 12/16/2015 by R&O/NPRM. (FCC No. 15-175). MB   FCC-15-175A1.docx  FCC-15-175A1.pdf  

WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE 2015 (WRC-15) PRESENTATION TO THE FCC OPEN MEETING, DECEMBER 17, 2015. Action by: the International Bureau by REPORT. IB   DOC-336915A1.pdf  

SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT MECHANISM. Dismisses and denies petitions for reconsideration seeking review of certain decisions in WCB's March 2015 Streamlined Request Resolution PN that denied Petitioners' appeals of USAC decisions concerning applications for discounts under the E-rate program. (Dkt No. 02-6 ). Action by: Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 12/17/2015 by Order on Reconsideration. (DA No. 15-1439). WCB   DA-15-1439A1.docx  DA-15-1439A1.pdf