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Washington, D.C. 20554

Vol. 37 No. 51
News media information 202 / 418-0500
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March 15, 2018


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Report No: TEL-01898 Released: 03/15/2018. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 18-254)  DA-18-254A1.pdf  

Report No: 49193 Released: 03/15/2018. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-349712A1.pdf  DOC-349712A2.txt  

Report No: 29193 Released: 03/15/2018. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS Broadcast Applications Accepted For Filing. MB . Contact: Gloria Conway. Action by: John Wong, Chief  DOC-349708A1.pdf  

Released: 03/15/2018. MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCES AUCTION 100 FM TRANSLATOR FILING WINDOW FOR LONG-FORM APPLICATIONS. (DA No. 18-256) Announces April 18 to May 9, 2018, filing window for non-mutually exclusive FM Translator construction permit applications. MB   DA-18-256A1.docx  DA-18-256A2.xlsx  DA-18-256A1.pdf  

Released: 03/15/2018. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 3/5/2018. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-349736A1.pdf  

Released: 03/15/2018. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 3/6/2018. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-349737A1.pdf  

Released: 03/15/2018. RURAL BROADBAND AUCTIONS TASK FORCE AND WIRELINE COMPETITION AND WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAUS ANNOUNCE THE AVAILABILITY OF AN ONLINE APPLICATION TUTORIAL FOR AUCTION 903. (DA No. 18-253). (Dkt No 17-182 10-90 ) Announces the availability of an online auction application tutorial with information about applying to participate in the Connect America Fund Phase II Auction (Auction 903) and a demonstration of the Auction 903 short-form application (FCC Form 183). AU WTB   DA-18-253A1.docx  DA-18-253A1.pdf  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MARCH 14, 2018, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 50:

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Report No: NCD-2780 Released: 03/14/2018. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS. (Dkt No 18-74 ). WCB . Contact: Rodney McDonald, (202) 418-7513; Carmell Weathers, (202) 418-2325  DOC-349733A1.docx  DOC-349733A1.pdf  

Report No: NCD-2814 Released: 03/14/2018. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS. (Dkt No 18-71 ). WCB . Contact: Rodney McDonald, (202) 418-7513; Carmell Weathers, (202) 418-2325  DOC-349734A1.docx  DOC-349734A2.pdf  DOC-349734A1.pdf  

Report No: NCD-2815 Released: 03/14/2018. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU COPPER RETIREMENT NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY KEARSARGE TELEPHONE COMPANY. (Dkt No 18-72 ). WCB . Contact: Rodney McDonald, (202) 418-7513; Carmell Weathers, (202) 418-2325  DOC-349735A1.docx  DOC-349735A2.pdf  DOC-349735A1.pdf  

Released: 03/14/2018. FCC ANNOUNCES MEMBERSHIP OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING COUNCIL NUMBERING ADMINISTRATION OVERSIGHT WORKING GROUP. (DA No. 18-248). (Dkt No 92-237 ) Announces Membership of the North American Numbering Council Numbering Administration Oversight Working Group. WCB . Contact: Marilyn Jones at marilyn.jones@fcc.gov, or 202-418-2357, Michelle Sclaterat michelle.sclater@fcc.gov, or 202-418-0388; or Carmell Weathersat carmell.weathers@fcc.gov or 202-418-2325  DA-18-248A1.docx  DA-18-248A1.pdf  

Released: 03/14/2018. APPLICATION OF MATANUSKA TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION, INC. TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC NON-DOMINANT TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IS NOT AUTOMATICALLY GRANTED. (DA No. 18-255). (Dkt No 17-363 ). WCB . Contact: Kimberly Jackson, (202) 418-7393  DA-18-255A1.docx  DA-18-255A1.pdf  

Released: 03/14/2018. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF SCOTT-RICE TELEPHONE CO. FROM ALLSTREAM BUSINESS US, LLC TO NEW ULM TELECOM, INC. (DA No. 18-250). (Dkt No 18-68 ). Comments Due: 03/28/2018. Reply Comments Due: 04/04/2018. WCB   DA-18-250A1.doc  DA-18-250A1.pdf  

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COMMISSIONER JESSICA ROSENWORCEL KEYNOTE REMARKS AT HISPANIC RADIO CONFERENCE. OCJR . Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel Keynote Remarks at Hispanic Radio Conference, Miami, FL, March 14, 2018  DOC-349724A1.docx  DOC-349724A1.pdf  

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PROCEQ USA INC. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF PART 15 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES APPLICABLE TO ULTRA-WIDEBAND DEVICES. This Order grants a request by Proceq USA Inc, for a waiver of our rules governing unlicensed ultra-wideband devices to permit the certification and marketing of its ground penetrating radar device. Action by: Julius P. Knapp, Bureau Chief (202) 418-2468. Adopted: 03/14/2018 by ORDER. (DA No. 18-251). OET   DA-18-251A1.docx  DA-18-251A1.pdf  

HURRICANE MARIA COMMUNICATIONS STATUS REPORT FOR MARCH 14, 2018. Hurricane Maria Communications Status Report for March 14, 2018 by REPORT. PSHSB . Contact Megan Henry  DOC-349727A1.pdf  DOC-349727A2.pdf  

FEDERAL-STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE ORDER. The Commission appoints the Honorable Gregg Sayre, Commissioner of the New York State Public Service Commission, to serve on the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service. (Dkt No. 96-45 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/13/2018 by ORDER. (FCC No. 18-28). WCB   FCC-18-28A1.docx  FCC-18-28A1.pdf  

WTB DENIES RECONSIDERATION/WAIVER REQUEST OF CORNERSTONE SMR, INC. AT 220-222 MHZ. WTB denies reconsideration/waiver request of Cornerstone SMR, Inc. at 220-222 MHz. Action by: Chief, MobilitybDivision, Wireless Telecommunications Division. Adopted: 03/14/2018 by ORDER. (DA No. 18-252). WTB   DA-18-252A1.docx  DA-18-252A1.pdf