81 FR 22978 - Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Releases File Formats and Corrects Technical Appendices Related to the Broadcast Incentive Auction

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 75 (April 19, 2016)

Page Range		22978-22979
FR Document		2016-09026

In these documents, the Commission announces the release of specifications for data file formats and sample data files for the broadcast incentive auction's reverse auction (Auction 1001) and forward auction (Auction 1002). The Commission also announces the availability of updated file formats, a bid upload feature, and additional information related to impairment data downloads for Auction 1002. Finally, the Commission makes technical corrections to Appendix C and Appendix G of the Auction 1000 Application Procedures Public Notice (Auction 1000 Application Procedures Public Notice).

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[AU Docket No. 14-252; GN Docket No. 12-268; WT Docket No. 12-269; DA 
15-1488; DA 16-124; DA 16-241; DA 16-306 ; DA 16-224]


Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Releases File Formats and 
Corrects Technical Appendices Related to the Broadcast Incentive 
Auction

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notices; correction.

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SUMMARY: In these documents, the Commission announces the release of 
specifications for data file formats and sample data files for the 
broadcast incentive auction's reverse auction (Auction 1001) and 
forward auction (Auction 1002). The Commission also announces the 
availability of updated file formats, a bid upload feature, and 
additional information related to impairment data downloads for Auction 
1002. Finally, the Commission makes technical corrections to Appendix C 
and Appendix G of the Auction 1000 Application Procedures Public Notice 
(Auction 1000 Application Procedures Public Notice).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 
Auctions and Spectrum Access Division: For file format and impairment 
data download questions, contact Melissa Dunford at (202) 418-0617, 
Sasha Javid at (202) 418-2392, or Craig Bomberger at (202) 418-2953. 
For questions regarding corrections to Appendix C and Appendix G of the 
Auction 1000 Application Procedures Public Notice, contact Melissa 
Dunford at (202) 418-0617 or Martha Stancill at (202) 418-7015.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the following 
documents:
     File Formats for Reverse Auction Public Notice, AU Docket 
No. 14-252, GN Docket No. 12-268, WT Docket No. 12-269, DA 16-241, 
released March 3, 2016;
     File Formats for Forward Auction Clock Phase Public 
Notice, AU Docket No. 14-252, GN Docket No. 12-268, WT Docket No. 12-
269, DA 15-1488, released December 23, 2015;
     File Formats for Forward Auction Assignment Phase Public 
Notice, AU Docket No. 14-252, GN Docket No. 12-268, WT Docket No. 12-
269, DA 16-124, released February 4, 2016;
     Updated File Formats for Forward Auction Clock Phase and 
Additional Impairment Data Downloads Public Notice, AU Docket No. 14-
252, GN Docket No. 12-268, WT Docket No. 12-269, DA 16-306, released 
March 24, 2016; and
     Erratum, AU Docket No. 14-252, GN Docket No. 12-268, WT 
Docket No. 12-269, DA 16-224, released on March 4, 2016, to correct 
Appendix C and Appendix G of the Auction 1000 Application Procedures 
Public Notice, AU Docket No. 14-252, GN Docket No. 12-268, WT Docket 
No. 12-269, DA 15-1183, released October 15, 2015.
    The complete texts of the Public Notices and Erratum are available 
for public inspection and copying from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday 
through Thursday or from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET on Fridays in the 
FCC Reference Information Center, 445 12th Street SW., Room CY-A257, 
Washington, DC 20554. The complete texts are also available on the 
Commission's Web site at http://wireless.fcc.gov, the Auction 1000 Web 
site at http://www.fcc.gov/auctions/1000, or by using the search 
function on the ECFS Web page at http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/. 
Alternative formats are available to persons with disabilities by 
sending an email to [email protected] or by calling the Consumer & 
Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice), (202) 418-0432 
(TTY).
    The File Formats for Reverse Auction Public Notice announces the 
release of specifications for the data file formats in which 
information related to the results of bidding in Auction 1001 will be 
made available to qualified bidders via the Auction System. The Public 
Notice also announces the release of sample data files pertaining to a 
hypothetical reverse auction bidder's stations, bids, and the results 
of its bidding. The specifications and sample data files, which are for 
illustrative purposes only, are available on the Auction 1001 Web site 
(www.fcc.gov/auctions/1001) in the Data section.
    The File Formats for Forward Auction Clock Phase Public Notice 
provides specifications for the data file formats in which information 
related to the results of bidding in the clock phase of Auction 1002 
will be made available to qualified bidders via the Auction System. 
Sample data files, which are for illustrative purposes only, are 
available on the Auction 1002 Web site (www.fcc.gov/auctions/1002) in 
the Data section.
    The File Formats for Forward Auction Assignment Phase Public Notice 
announces the release of specifications for the data file formats in 
which information related to the results of bidding in the assignment 
phase of Auction 1002 will be made available to qualified bidders via 
the Auction System. Both the specifications and sample data files, 
which are for illustrative purposes only, are available on the Auction 
1002 Web site (www.fcc.gov/auctions/1002) in the Data section.
    The Updated File Formats for Forward Auction Clock Phase and 
Additional Impairment Data Downloads Public Notice announces the 
availability of updated data file formats and sample data files for the 
clock phase of Auction 1002. For those data files that are populated on 
a round-to-round basis, there will be a separate download file for each 
round of the auction rather than a file containing cumulative data for 
all rounds. The Public Notice also announces that a bid upload feature 
will be available to forward auction bidders in all rounds of the 
auction rather than just the initial round of the auction. Finally, the 
Public Notice announces the

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availability of additional information related to the impairment data 
downloads for the forward auction. The updated specifications, sample 
data files, and reference files are available on the Auction 1002 Web 
site (www.fcc.gov/auctions/1002) in the Data section.
    The Erratum corrects Section 2.7 of Appendix C to the Auction 1000 
Application Procedures Public Notice regarding the constraints used in 
the quaternary clearing target optimization and Sections 4 and 9 of 
Appendix G to the Auction 1000 Application Procedures Public Notice 
regarding when a bidder may submit switch bids and how next round 
bidder eligibility is calculated after an extended round. Updated 
versions of Appendix C and Appendix G are available in the Documents 
section of the Auction 1001 Web site (www.fcc.gov/auctions/1001) and in 
the Documents section of the Auction 1002 Web site (www.fcc.gov/auctions/1002).

Federal Communications Commission.
William Huber,
Associate Chief, Auctions and Spectrum Access Division, WTB.
[FR Doc. 2016-09026 Filed 4-18-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6712-01-P

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availability of additional information records. JuBe should send its response information current. See 47 U.S.C. 413;
related to the impairment data to Denise Coca, Chief, 47 CFR 1.47(h), 64.1195. See also 47
downloads for the forward auction. The Telecommunications and Analysis CFR 63.19, 63.21(a), and 63.21(d).
updated specifications, sample data Division, International Bureau via email JuBe’s failure to respond to this Public
files, and reference files are available on at Denise.Coca@fcc.gov and to Cara Notice will be deemed as an admission
the Auction 1002 Web site Grayer, Telecommunications and of the facts alleged by the Executive
(www.fcc.gov/auctions/1002) in the Data Analysis Division, International Bureau Branch agencies and of the violation of
section. at Cara.Grayer@fcc.gov and file it in File the statutory and rule provisions set out
The Erratum corrects Section 2.7 of No. ITC–214–20070607–00218 via IBFS above. The Bureau hereby provides final
Appendix C to the Auction 1000 at http://licensing.fcc.gov/myibfs/ notice to JuBe that it intends to take
Application Procedures Public Notice pleading.do. action to declare JuBe’s international
regarding the constraints used in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cara 214 authorization terminated for failure
quaternary clearing target optimization Grayer, Telecommunications and to comply with conditions of its
and Sections 4 and 9 of Appendix G to Analysis Division, International Bureau, authorization, and further advises that it
the Auction 1000 Application at (202) 418–2960 or Cara.Grayer@ may refer the matter for enforcement
Procedures Public Notice regarding fcc.gov. action for non-compliance with the
when a bidder may submit switch bids applicable regulatory provisions. JuBe
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the
and how next round bidder eligibility is must respond to this Public Notice no
calculated after an extended round. Executive Branch Dec. 23, 2015 Letter,
the Executive Branch agencies state that later than 15 days after publication in
Updated versions of Appendix C and the Federal Register.
they have reason to believe that JuBe
Appendix G are available in the
may be dissolved and no longer The proceeding in this Notice shall be
Documents section of the Auction 1001
providing service. As a result, the treated as a ‘‘permit-but-disclose’’
Web site (www.fcc.gov/auctions/1001)
Executive Branch agencies indicate that proceeding in accordance with the
and in the Documents section of the
JuBe is unable to comply with the Commission’s ex parte rules.
Auction 1002 Web site (www.fcc.gov/
commitments and undertakings
auctions/1002). Federal Communications Commission.
contained in the July 12, 2007 Letter
Federal Communications Commission. that JuBe entered into with the Denise Coca,
William Huber, Executive Branch agencies to address Chief, Telecommunications & Analysis
Associate Chief, Auctions and Spectrum national security and law enforcement Division, International Bureau.
Access Division, WTB. concerns. Compliance with these [FR Doc. 2016–09006 Filed 4–18–16; 8:45 am]
[FR Doc. 2016–09026 Filed 4–18–16; 8:45 am] commitments is a condition to the BILLING CODE P
BILLING CODE 6712–01–P international Section 214 authorization
the Commission issued to JuBe on July
27, 2007, and by this notice the Bureau
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS provides final notice to JuBe that it FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE
COMMISSION intends to take action to declare JuBe’s CORPORATION
international 214 authorization
[DA 16–336]
terminated for failure to comply with Notice of Termination; 10439 Security
Final Notice of Intent To Terminate conditions of its authorization, and Bank, National Association, North
Authorization of JuBe, further advises that it may refer the Lauderdale, Florida
Communications, LLC matter for enforcement action for non-
compliance with the applicable The Federal Deposit Insurance
AGENCY: Federal Communications regulatory provisions. On January 19, Corporation (FDIC), as Receiver for
Commission. 2016, the Bureau’s Telecommunications 10439 Security Bank, National
ACTION: Notice. and Analysis Division sent a letter to Association, North Lauderdale, Florida
JuBe at the last known addresses on (Receiver) has been authorized to take
SUMMARY: In this document, the record via certified, return receipt mail, all actions necessary to terminate the
International Bureau affords JuBe asking JuBe to respond to the Executive receivership estate of Security Bank,
Communications, LLC (JuBe) final Branch agencies’ allegations by National Association (Receivership
notice and opportunity to respond to the February 18, 2016. The January 19, 2016 Estate); the Receiver has made all
December 23, 2015 letter submitted by letter stated that failure to respond dividend distributions required by law.
the Department of Justice, with the would result in the issuance of an order
concurrence of the Department of The Receiver has further irrevocably
to terminate JuBe’s international Section authorized and appointed FDIC-
Homeland Security and the Federal 214 authorization. JuBe did not respond
Bureau of Investigation (collectively the Corporate as its attorney-in-fact to
to the request. execute and file any and all documents
‘‘Executive Branch agencies’’) In addition, the Communications Act
requesting that the FCC terminate, and that may be required to be executed by
of 1934, as amended (the Act) and the the Receiver which FDIC-Corporate, in
declare null and void and no longer in Commission’s rules require
effect and/or revoke the international its sole discretion, deems necessary;
authorization holders to comply with including but not limited to releases,
section 214 authorization issued to JuBe certain requirements that enable the
under file number ITC–214–20070607– discharges, satisfactions, endorsements,
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES

Commission to contact and assignments and deeds.
00218. communicate with the authorization
DATES: Submit comments on or before holder and verify whether the Effective April 1, 2016, the
May 4, 2016. authorization holder is still providing Receivership Estate has been
ADDRESSES: The Bureau is serving a service. JuBe appears to have failed to terminated, the Receiver discharged,
copy on JuBe by certified mail, return comply with those requirements. For and the Receivership Estate has ceased
receipt requested, at the last address of example, every carrier must designate to exist as a legal entity.
record appearing in Commission an agent for service and keep that Dated: April 14, 2016.

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Contact		Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Auctions and Spectrum Access Division: For file format and impairment data download questions, contact Melissa Dunford at (202) 418-0617, Sasha Javid at (202) 418-2392, or Craig Bomberger at (202) 418-2953. For questions regarding corrections to Appendix C and Appendix G of the Auction 1000 Application Procedures Public Notice, contact Melissa Dunford at (202) 418-0617 or Martha Stancill at (202) 418-7015.
FR Citation		81 FR 22978