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Statement of Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman on Daikin's $8.5 Million Civil Penalty and Compliance Monitor for Failure to Timely Report Fire Hazard
BETHESDA, Maryland, June 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following statement by Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman on June 16, 2026:
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Statement of Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman on Daikin's $8.5 Million Civil Penalty and Compliance Monitor for Failure to Timely Report Fire Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announced that Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, Inc. has agreed to pay an $8.5 million civil penalty and implement significant compliance reforms, including the appointment of an Internal Compliance Monitor, to resolve allegations
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BETHESDA, Maryland, June 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following statement by Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman on June 16, 2026:
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Statement of Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman on Daikin's $8.5 Million Civil Penalty and Compliance Monitor for Failure to Timely Report Fire Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announced that Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, Inc. has agreed to pay an $8.5 million civil penalty and implement significant compliance reforms, including the appointment of an Internal Compliance Monitor, to resolve allegationsthat it knowingly failed to immediately report a serious fire hazard as required by federal law.
This settlement resolves CPSC's charges that Daikin knowingly failed to immediately report to CPSC, as required by law, that its Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners/Heat Pumps (PTACs) equipped with "DigiAir" modules contained a defect which could create a substantial product hazard and created an unreasonable risk of serious injury or death to consumers.
Between 2017 and 2023, Daikin received multiple warranty claims, more than a dozen reports of fires, and a report of a smoke inhalation injury involving the PTACS. According to the Commission's allegations, no later than December 2019 Daikin possessed information reasonably supporting the conclusion that the products contained a defect that could create a substantial product hazard or an unreasonable risk of serious injury or death, yet failed to immediately report that information to CPSC as required by federal law.
The Commission and Daikin jointly announced a recall of the PTACs on August 3, 2023. The recall press release stated that the DigiAir module compressor in the PTACs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
In addition to the $8.5 million civil penalty, the settlement requires Daikin to appoint an Internal Compliance Monitor and implement significant compliance reforms designed to prevent future reporting violations. The enhanced compliance requirements reflect the nature and gravity of the Commission's allegations, including the extended reporting delay and Daikin's prior history involving similar reporting violations. The settlement also requires enhanced internal controls and reporting procedures, annual compliance audits, and annual reports documenting the effectiveness of the company's compliance program. Until recently, the Commission's civil penalty program lacked clear guiding principles. Similar cases produced markedly different outcomes with little explanation for why one company received a substantially larger penalty than another or why the Commission sought additional relief in one matter but not another. That inconsistency weakened the deterrent value of the Commission's civil penalty authority and made it more difficult for regulated entities to understand what the Commission expected of them.
A coherent civil penalty program requires that remedies be proportionate to the seriousness of the alleged misconduct and applied consistently across similarly situated cases. Repeat offenders should expect greater consequences than first-time violators. Where monetary penalties alone are unlikely to achieve future compliance, the Commission should employ the additional enforcement tools Congress has provided, including compliance monitors and other forward-looking relief. Congress authorized compliance monitors and other nonmonetary relief because, in appropriate cases, monetary penalties alone are not enough to promote future compliance.
Today's settlement reflects those principles. According to the Commission's allegations, Daikin delayed reporting a serious fire hazard for years despite accumulating evidence of fires and injury and had a history of similar reporting violations. Those allegations warranted not only a substantial monetary penalty, but also the appointment of an Internal Compliance Monitor and other forward-looking compliance measures designed to address the underlying compliance deficiencies and reduce the likelihood of future violations.
This settlement marks an important step toward restoring coherence to the Commission's civil penalty program. Going forward, regulated entities should expect CPSC's remedies to reflect the seriousness of the alleged misconduct, the company's compliance history, and the need to promote future compliance. The Commission will make full use of the authorities Congress entrusted to it.
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/About-CPSC/Chairman/Peter-A-Feldman/Statement/Statement-of-Acting-Chairman-Peter-A-Feldman-on-Daikin%E2%80%99s-85-Million-Civil-Penalty-and-Compliance-Monitor-for-Failure-to-Timely-Report-Fire-Hazard
SEC Settles Litigation With Texas Resident Charged With Insider Trading
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 3:35-cv-2101; N.D. Tex. filed Aug. 7, 2025) involving a Texas resident charged with insider trading:
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On June 15, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed a consent and proposed final judgment as to defendant Bruce Cameron Conway, whom the SEC previously charged with insider trading.
The SEC's complaint, filed on August 7, 2025 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, alleged that in July 2020, after agreeing to confidentiality terms, Conway obtained material
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WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 3:35-cv-2101; N.D. Tex. filed Aug. 7, 2025) involving a Texas resident charged with insider trading:
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On June 15, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed a consent and proposed final judgment as to defendant Bruce Cameron Conway, whom the SEC previously charged with insider trading.
The SEC's complaint, filed on August 7, 2025 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, alleged that in July 2020, after agreeing to confidentiality terms, Conway obtained materialnonpublic information regarding a privately-held biotechnology firm in which Conway was invested and its plan to merge with Cancer Genetics. The complaint further alleged Conway purchased Cancer Genetics shares on the basis of that information in fifteen accounts belonging to him, his family members, and family-owned trusts. As alleged, on August 24, 2020, the merger was publicly announced, the price of Cancer Genetics stock rose by 215 percent from the previous day's closing price, and Conway began selling his Cancer Genetics shares.
Without admitting the allegations in the SEC's complaint, Conway consented to the entry of a final judgment, subject to court approval, in which he agreed to be permanently enjoined from violating Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 thereunder; and to pay disgorgement of $60,201.95, prejudgment interest of $19,461.39, and a civil penalty of $160,936.22.
The SEC's litigation was conducted by John Dwyer and Jodanna Haskins, under the supervision of Gregory A. Kasper. The SEC's investigation was conducted by John Dwyer and supervised by Kimberly Frederick and Nicholas Heinke, all of the SEC's Denver Regional Office. The SEC appreciates the assistance of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
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Resources
* Consent of Defendant (https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/litreleases/2026/cons26568.pdf)
* Final Judgment (https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/litreleases/2026/judg26568.pdf)
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Original text here: https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/litigation-releases/lr-26568
NRC Starts Licensing Review for a New Medical Isotope Facility in New Mexico
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release:
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NRC Starts Licensing Review for a New Medical Isotope Facility in New Mexico
ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has accepted for review an application from Eden Radioisotopes LLC to construct a medical isotope production facility in Lea County, New Mexico. Submitted May 5, the application proposes a facility designed to produce radioisotopes used in medical imaging and cancer treatment.
The project would include a 1.8-megawatt thermal reactor to irradiate targets and a processing
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WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release:
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NRC Starts Licensing Review for a New Medical Isotope Facility in New Mexico
ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has accepted for review an application from Eden Radioisotopes LLC to construct a medical isotope production facility in Lea County, New Mexico. Submitted May 5, the application proposes a facility designed to produce radioisotopes used in medical imaging and cancer treatment.
The project would include a 1.8-megawatt thermal reactor to irradiate targets and a processingfacility to extract and prepare the isotopes for medical use.
"The NRC's central role with nuclear technologies is to ensure they are developed safely and responsibly," Executive Director of Operations Mike King said. "The agency is initiating a thorough, technical evaluation and our experts will carefully review the proposed design to ensure the project meets NRC safety standards. We will conduct an efficient and timely review focusing our efforts on what matters most for safety."
The NRC's multilayered review includes extensive safety analyses, site characteristics, seismology, meteorology, geology and hydrology as well as opportunities for the public to engage in the process. A construction permit is granted once the facility meets these requirements.
The NRC will soon publish a notice in the Federal Register opening a 30-day period for members of the public to request a hearing on the application. Public participation is an important part of the NRC's licensing process. Even if a construction permit is approved, Eden would still need to obtain a separate NRC operating license before the facility could begin operations.
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission was created as an expert, technical agency to protect public health, safety, and security, and regulate the civilian use of nuclear materials, including enabling the deployment of nuclear power for the benefit of society. Among other responsibilities, the agency issues licenses, conducts inspections, initiates and enforces regulations, and plans for incident response. The NRC is collaborating with interagency partners to implement reforms outlined in new Executive Orders and the ADVANCE Act to streamline agency activities and enhance efficiency.
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Original text here: https://www.nrc.gov/sites/default/files/cdn/doc-collection-news/2026/26-065.pdf
NRC Finalizes Fee Rule to Increase Cost Certainty and Lower Barriers for Nuclear Energy Projects
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release:
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NRC Finalizes Fee Rule to Increase Cost Certainty and Lower Barriers for Nuclear Energy Projects
ROCKVILLE, Md. -- Companies pursuing nuclear energy projects will soon have greater certainty about what it will cost to work with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission under a new final rule issued today by the agency.
The rule establishes fixed caps on many NRC licensing and service fees, reduces costs for prospective applicants, and updates annual fees for Fiscal Year 2026 - changes designed to make
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WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release:
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NRC Finalizes Fee Rule to Increase Cost Certainty and Lower Barriers for Nuclear Energy Projects
ROCKVILLE, Md. -- Companies pursuing nuclear energy projects will soon have greater certainty about what it will cost to work with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission under a new final rule issued today by the agency.
The rule establishes fixed caps on many NRC licensing and service fees, reduces costs for prospective applicants, and updates annual fees for Fiscal Year 2026 - changes designed to makethe agency's licensing process more predictable, transparent and accessible for innovators and existing licensees alike.
The changes mean organizations seeking NRC approval for nuclear facilities or materials will know in advance the maximum fees they could face for licensing and related services, helping them better plan budgets and manage project costs. The rule also lowers fees for prospective applicants, reducing financial hurdles for companies exploring entry into the nuclear sector.
The action supports implementation of Executive Order 14300, "Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission," which calls for streamlining NRC operations and improving accountability. Key elements of the final rule include:
* Fixed caps on service fees for licensing and other NRC activities requested by applicants, providing greater financial certainty.
* Improved efficiency and accountability in licensing reviews, with fees tied to defined expectations and resource planning.
* An increase in the professional hourly rate by $19, bringing it to $337 for FY 2026. The Reduced Hourly Rate will be $154 -- more than 50% lower than the professional hourly rate.
* Revised annual fees across all fee classes to better reflect NRC workload, riskinformed priorities, and the agency's FY 2026 enacted budget.
The new fee rule will take effect 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission was created as an expert, technical agency to protect public health, safety, and security, and regulate the civilian use of nuclear materials, including enabling the deployment of nuclear power for the benefit of society. Among other responsibilities, the agency issues licenses, conducts inspections, initiates and enforces regulations, and plans for incident response. The NRC is collaborating with interagency partners to implement reforms outlined in new Executive Orders and the ADVANCE Act to streamline agency activities and enhance efficiency.
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Original text here: https://www.nrc.gov/sites/default/files/cdn/doc-collection-news/2026/26-066.pdf
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Applications to Discontinue Domestic Telecommunications Services as Part of Technology Transition
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket Nos. 26-144, 26-145, 26-146, 26-147, 26-148):
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in section 63.71 of the Commission's rules./1
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WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket Nos. 26-144, 26-145, 26-146, 26-147, 26-148):
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in section 63.71 of the Commission's rules./1The application requests authority, under section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended,/2 and section 63.71 of the Commission's rules,/3 to discontinue, reduce, or impair certain domestic telecommunications service(s) (Affected Service(s)) in specified geographic areas (Service Area(s)) as applicable and as fully described in each application.
In accordance with section 63.71(f) of the Commission's rules, the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed in the Appendix will be deemed granted automatically on July 17, 2026, the 31st day after the release date of this public notice, unless the Commission notifies any applicant(s) that their grant will not be automatically effective./4 We note that the date on which an application for Commission authorization is deemed granted may be different from the date on which applicants are authorized to discontinue service ("Authorized Date"). Any applicant whose application has been deemed granted may discontinue their Affected Service(s) in their Service Area(s) on or after the authorized discontinuance date(s) specified in the Appendix, in accordance with their filed representations. Accordingly, pursuant to section 63.71(f), and the terms outlined in each application, absent further Commission action, each applicant may discontinue the Affected Service(s) in the Service Area(s) described in their application on or after the authorized discontinuance date(s) listed in the Appendix for that application. For purposes of computation of time when filing a petition for reconsideration, application for review, or petition for judicial review of the Commission's decision(s), the date of "public notice" shall be the later of the auto grant date stated above in this Public Notice, or the release date(s) of any further public notice(s) or order(s) announcing final Commission action, as applicable. Should no petitions for reconsideration, applications for review, or petitions for judicial review be timely filed, the proceeding(s) listed in this Public Notice shall be terminated, and the docket(s) will be closed.
Comments objecting to the application listed in the Appendix must be filed with the Commission on or before July 1, 2026. Comments should refer to the specific WC Docket No. and Comp. Pol. File No. listed in the Appendix for the Section 214 Discontinuance Application. Comments should include specific information about the impact of the proposed discontinuance on the commenter, including any inability to acquire reasonable substitute service. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS). Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs. Filers should follow the instructions provided on the Web site for submitting comments. Generally, only one copy of an electronic submission must be filed. In completing the transmittal screen, filers should include their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, and the applicable docket number.
Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and one copy of each filing. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial courier, or by the U.S. Postal Service. All filings must be addressed to the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. Hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary are accepted between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. by the FCC's mailing contractor at 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes and boxes must be disposed of before entering the building. Commercial courier deliveries (any deliveries not by the U.S. Postal Service) must be sent to 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. Filings sent by U.S. Postal Service First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express must be sent to 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554.
This proceeding shall be treated as a "permit-but-disclose" proceeding in accordance with the Commission's ex parte rules./5 Persons making ex parte presentations must file a copy of any written presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral presentation within two business days after the presentation (unless a different deadline applicable to the Sunshine period applies). Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentation must (1) list all persons attending or otherwise participating in the meeting at which the ex parte presentation was made, and (2) summarize all data presented and arguments made during the presentation. If the presentation consisted in whole or in part of the presentation of data or arguments already reflected in the presenter's written comments, memoranda or other filings in the proceeding, the presenter may provide citations to such data or arguments in his or her prior comments, memoranda, or other filings (specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where such data or arguments can be found) in lieu of summarizing them in the memorandum. Documents shown or given to Commission staff during ex parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must be filed consistent with rule 1.1206(b). In proceedings governed by rule 1.49(f) or for which the Commission has made available a method of electronic filing, written ex parte presentations and memoranda summarizing oral ex parte presentations, and all attachments thereto, must be filed through the electronic comment filing system available for that proceeding, and must be filed in their native format (e.g., .doc, .xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants in this proceeding should familiarize themselves with the Commission's ex parte rules.
People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530.
For further information, please see the contact(s) for the specific discontinuance proceeding you are interested in as listed in the Appendix. For further information on procedures regarding section 214 please visit https://www.fcc.gov/general/domestic-section-214-discontinuance-service.
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Footnotes:
1/ 47 CFR Sec. 63.71.
2/ 47 U.S.C. Sec. 214.
3/ 47 CFR Sec. 63.71.
4/ See 47 CFR Sec. 63.71(f)(1) (stating, in relevant part, that an application filed by "any carrier meeting the requirements of paragraph (f)(2)(ii) of this section shall be automatically granted on the 31st day... unless the Commission has notified the applicant that the grant will not be automatically effective."); see also 47 CFR Sec. 63.71(f)(2)(ii) (stating that "[a]n application to discontinue, reduce, or impair an existing retail service as part of a technology transition, as defined in Sec. 63.60(i), may be automatically granted only if: ...The applicant (A) Offers a stand-alone interconnected VoIP service, as defined in Sec. 9.3 of this chapter, throughout the affected service area, and (B) At least one other alternative stand-alone facilities-based wireline or wireless voice service is available from another unaffiliated provider throughout the affected service area."); Accelerating Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment, WC Docket No. 17-84, Order, DA 25-248, para. 6 (WCB Mar. 20, 2025) (waiving the "stand-alone" requirement for a period of two years when a carrier seeks to discontinue a legacy voice service pursuant to section 214(a), thereby allowing carriers to satisfy both prongs of the Alternative Options Test with a bundled service) (Standalone Waiver Order)).
5/ 47 CFR Sec. 1.1200 et seq.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-597A1.pdf
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on AT&T's Section 214 Application to Discontinue Domestic Legacy Voice Service as Part of Technology Transition
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-143):
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in Section 63.71 of the Commission's rules./1 The application(s) request authority,
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WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-143):
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in Section 63.71 of the Commission's rules./1 The application(s) request authority,under section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended,/2 and section 63.71 of the Commission's rules,/3 to discontinue, reduce, or impair certain domestic telecommunications service(s) (Affected Service(s)) in specified geographic areas (Service Area(s)) as applicable and as fully described in each application.
In accordance with section 63.71(f) of the Commission's rules, the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed in the Appendix will be deemed granted automatically on July 17, 2026, the 31st day after the release date of this public notice, unless the Commission notifies any applicant(s) that their grant will not be automatically effective./4 We note that the date on which an application for Commission authorization is deemed granted may be different from the date on which applicants are authorized to discontinue service ("Authorized Date"). Any applicant whose application has been deemed granted may discontinue their Affected Service(s) in their Service Area(s) on or after the authorized discontinuance date(s) specified in the Appendix, in accordance with their filed representations. Accordingly, pursuant to section 63.71(f), and the terms outlined in each application, absent further Commission action, each applicant may discontinue the Affected Service(s) in the Service Area(s) described in their application on or after the authorized discontinuance date(s) listed in the Appendix for that application. For purposes of computation of time when filing a petition for reconsideration, application for review, or petition for judicial review of the Commission's decision(s), the date of "public notice" shall be the later of the auto grant date stated above in this Public Notice, or the release date(s) of any further public notice(s) or order(s) announcing final Commission action, as applicable. Should no petitions for reconsideration, applications for review, or petitions for judicial review be timely filed, the proceeding(s) listed in this Public Notice shall be terminated, and the docket(s) will be closed.
Comments objecting to the application listed in the Appendix must be filed with the Commission on or before July 1, 2026. Comments should refer to the specific WC Docket No. and Comp. Pol. File No. listed in the Appendix for the Section 214 Discontinuance Application. Comments should include specific information about the impact of the proposed discontinuance on the commenter, including any inability to acquire reasonable substitute service. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS). Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs. Filers should follow the instructions provided on the Web site for submitting comments. Generally, only one copy of an electronic submission must be filed. In completing the transmittal screen, filers should include their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, and the applicable docket number.
Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and one copy of each filing. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial courier, or by the U.S. Postal Service. All filings must be addressed to the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. Hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary are accepted between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. by the FCC's mailing contractor at 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes and boxes must be disposed of before entering the building. Commercial courier deliveries (any deliveries not by the U.S. Postal Service) must be sent to 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. Filings sent by U.S. Postal Service First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express must be sent to 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554.
This proceeding shall be treated as a "permit-but-disclose" proceeding in accordance with the Commission's ex parte rules./5 Persons making ex parte presentations must file a copy of any written presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral presentation within two business days after the presentation (unless a different deadline applicable to the Sunshine period applies). Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentation must (1) list all persons attending or otherwise participating in the meeting at which the ex parte presentation was made, and (2) summarize all data presented and arguments made during the presentation. If the presentation consisted in whole or in part of the presentation of data or arguments already reflected in the presenter's written comments, memoranda or other filings in the proceeding, the presenter may provide citations to such data or arguments in his or her prior comments, memoranda, or other filings (specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where such data or arguments can be found) in lieu of summarizing them in the memorandum. Documents shown or given to Commission staff during ex parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must be filed consistent with rule 1.1206(b). In proceedings governed by rule 1.49(f) or for which the Commission has made available a method of electronic filing, written ex parte presentations and memoranda summarizing oral ex parte presentations, and all attachments thereto, must be filed through the electronic comment filing system available for that proceeding, and must be filed in their native format (e.g., .doc, .xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants in this proceeding should familiarize themselves with the Commission's ex parte rules.
People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530.
For further information, please see the contact(s) for the specific discontinuance proceeding you are interested in as listed in the Appendix. For further information on procedures regarding section 214 please visit https://www.fcc.gov/general/domestic-section-214-discontinuance-service.
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Footnotes:
1/ 47 CFR Sec. 63.71.
2/ 47 U.S.C. Sec. 214.
3/ 47 CFR Sec. 63.71.
4/ See 47 CFR Sec. 63.71(f)(1) (stating, in relevant part, that an application filed by a non-dominant carrier "shall be automatically granted on the 31st day... unless the Commission has notified the applicant that the grant will not be automatically effective"); see also 47 CFR Sec. 63.71(f)(2)(i) (stating that "[a]n application to discontinue, reduce, or impair an existing retail service as part of a technology transition, as defined in Sec. 63.60(i), may be automatically granted... if: The applicant provides affected customers with the notice required under paragraph (a)(6) of this section, and the application contains the showing or certification described in Sec. 63.602(b)"); Accelerating Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment, WC Docket No. 17-84, Order, DA 25248, para. 6 (WCB Mar. 20, 2025) (waiving the Adequate Replacement Test's "single replacement service" requirement for a period of two years when a carrier seeks to discontinue a legacy voice service pursuant to section 214(a), thereby allowing carriers to satisfy all three prongs of the Adequate Replacement Test with a bundled service); Technology Transitions, GN Docket No. 13-5, Order on Clarification, DA 25-250, para. 6 (WCB Mar. 20, 2025) (clarifying the applicability of the testing methodology and parameters required for meeting the streamlining criteria when a carrier submits a technology transition discontinuance application relying on the "totality of the circumstances" under the Adequate Replacement Test)).
5/ 47 CFR Sec. 1.1200 et seq.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-596A1.pdf
FCC Considers Channel Change For Alamogordo Noncommercial Television Station
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Federal Communications Commission Media Bureau has initiated a proceeding to evaluate a proposal that would alter the broadcast transmission characteristics for a television station in New Mexico. The regulatory action comes in response to a petition filed by Vision Broadcasting Network Inc., which holds the construction permit for an unbuilt noncommercial educational television station in Alamogordo. The ongoing administrative review is being conducted under "Amendment of Section 73.622(j), Table of TV Allotments, Television Broadcast Stations (Alamogordo, New Mexico)"
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WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Federal Communications Commission Media Bureau has initiated a proceeding to evaluate a proposal that would alter the broadcast transmission characteristics for a television station in New Mexico. The regulatory action comes in response to a petition filed by Vision Broadcasting Network Inc., which holds the construction permit for an unbuilt noncommercial educational television station in Alamogordo. The ongoing administrative review is being conducted under "Amendment of Section 73.622(j), Table of TV Allotments, Television Broadcast Stations (Alamogordo, New Mexico)"(MB Docket No. 26-151).
Vision Broadcasting Network, Inc. is seeking to substitute very high frequency, or VHF, channel 11 for its current assignment on VHF channel 4. According to regulatory filings, the petitioner intends to utilize a higher frequency band to address the persistent broadcast technical challenges associated with lower frequency bands. The operator indicates that moving to a high-VHF channel will improve general over-the-air reception for regional television viewers.
Federal regulators have long recognized that low-VHF channels, which encompass channels 2 through 6, present distinct operational obstacles for digital television transmissions. These challenges include elevated levels of background electromagnetic noise that can degrade signal integrity. Furthermore, the longer wavelengths of low-VHF signals require larger antenna elements for optimal reception, meaning standard indoor antennas often underperform when capturing these lower frequencies. By transitioning to a high-VHF frequency, the station expects to resolve these local reception issues.
An engineering statement submitted with the request indicates that the proposed channel 11 technical contour will fulfill all federal requirements to provide full principal community coverage to the city of Alamogordo. Because the physical broadcast facility remains unbuilt, the proposed frequency modification will not result in any loss of existing over-the-air television service for local residents. Instead, the modification is projected to generate a measurable increase in overall signal quality across the coverage area, allowing local viewers to successfully receive the broadcast using smaller indoor antennas.
The engineering data also indicates that the technical adjustments will not cause unauthorized signal interference to any other licensed broadcast facilities. Vision Broadcasting Network, Inc. does not intend to alter the physical transmitter location specified in its current construction permit. However, the proposal does involve adjusting certain technical parameters. The station intends to increase its effective radiated power from 6 kilowatts to 19 kilowatts while adjusting its height above average terrain from 510 meters to 504 meters.
The Video Division of the FCC Media Bureau has determined that the channel substitution proposal warrants administrative consideration, finding that it meets standard technical specifications. Because the proposed facility is located within the Mexican coordination zone, federal officials must obtain formal concurrence from the government of Mexico before final approval can be granted.
The agency has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to solicit public input on the amendment. Members of the public and interested parties may submit initial comments within 30 days following publication in the Federal Register, and reply comments must be submitted within 45 days of publication. The proceeding has been designated as restricted, meaning ex parte presentations are prohibited during the active review period. Administrative documents, filings, and public comments will remain accessible for public inspection through the electronic comment filing system maintained by the commission.
-- Vidhi Gianani, Targeted News Service
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-591A1.pdf
