Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 25 No. 52	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 March 17, 2006

FCC OPENS COMMENT PERIOD ON JOINT PROPOSAL FOR CHANGES TO CHILDREN'S TELEVISION RULES. The FCC adopted a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Children's Television Obligations of Digital Television Broadcasting proceeding. News Release. Adopted: 03/17/2006. News Media Contact: Rebecca Fisher at (202) 418-2359 MB. Contact Kim Matthews at (202) 418-2154 or John Norton at (202) 418-7037  DOC-264394A1.doc  DOC-264394A2.doc  DOC-264394A3.doc  DOC-264394A4.doc  DOC-264394A5.doc  DOC-264394A1.pdf  DOC-264394A2.pdf  DOC-264394A3.pdf  DOC-264394A4.pdf  DOC-264394A5.pdf  DOC-264394A1.txt  DOC-264394A2.txt  DOC-264394A3.txt  DOC-264394A4.txt  DOC-264394A5.txt

FCC ADOPTS PLAN TO ESTABLISH A PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU. The Commission took a critical step forward in its plan to strengthen its public safety and homeland security functions by voting unanimously to establish a "Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau.". News Release. Adopted: 03/17/2006. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513 OMD. Contact Anthony Dale at (202) 418-2260  DOC-264395A1.doc  DOC-264395A2.doc  DOC-264395A3.doc  DOC-264395A4.doc  DOC-264395A5.doc  DOC-264395A1.pdf  DOC-264395A2.pdf  DOC-264395A3.pdf  DOC-264395A4.pdf  DOC-264395A5.pdf  DOC-264395A6.pdf  DOC-264395A1.txt  DOC-264395A2.txt  DOC-264395A3.txt  DOC-264395A4.txt  DOC-264395A5.txt  DOC-264395A6.txt

FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON PROPOSALS FOR MODIFYING 700 MHZ PUBLIC SAFETY SPECTRUM TO ACCOMMODATE BROADBAND COMMUNICATIONS. The FCC adopted an Eighth Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that seeks comment on whether certain channels within the 24 MHz of spectrum in the 700 MHz band allocated for public safety use should be modified to accommodate broadband communications. News Release. (Dkt No 96-86). Adopted: 03/17/2006. News Media Contact: Chelsea Fallon at (202) 418-7991 WTB. Contact John Evanoff at (202) 418-0848, email: John.Evanoff@fcc.gov or Tim Maguire at (202) 418-2155, email: Tim.Maguire@fcc.gov  DOC-264393A1.doc  DOC-264393A2.doc  DOC-264393A1.pdf  DOC-264393A2.pdf  DOC-264393A1.txt  DOC-264393A2.txt

COMMISSIONER COPPS ANNOUNCES STAFF CHANGES. News Release. News Media Contact: Jessica Rosenworcel at (202) 418-2000 CMMR  DOC-264385A1.doc  DOC-264385A1.pdf  DOC-264385A1.txt

Report No: 2765 Released: 03/17/2006. PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS. (Dkt No 05-211). CGB  DOC-264397A1.doc  DOC-264397A1.pdf  DOC-264397A1.txt

Released: 03/17/2006. REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM COMMISSION'S CLOSED CAPTIONING RULES, CGB-CC-0024. (DA No. 06-604). CGB. Contact: Amelia Brown at (202) 418-2799, email: Amelia.Brown@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-7804 or Traci Randolph at (202) 418-0569, email: Traci.Randolph@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0537  DA-06-604A1.doc  DA-06-604A1.pdf  DA-06-604A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00348 Released: 03/17/2006. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 06-601) Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-06-601A1.pdf  DA-06-601A1.txt

Released: 03/17/2006. WRC-07 ADVISORY COMMITTEE - MEETINGS OF THE INFORMAL WORKING GROUPS. (DA No. 06-605). (Dkt No 04-286). IB. Contact: Donald Weiland at (202) 418-2220  DA-06-605A1.doc  DA-06-605A1.pdf  DA-06-605A1.txt

Report No: TEL-01007S Released: 03/17/2006. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-264378A1.pdf  DOC-264378A1.txt

Report No: IHF-00061 Released: 03/17/2006. INTERNATIONAL HIGH FREQUENCY Re: Actions Taken. IB. Contact: Tom Polzin at (202) 418-2148, email: tpolzin@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-264377A1.pdf  DOC-264377A1.txt

Released: 03/17/2006. NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE FOR FILING OF TELEVISION BROADCAST STATION APPLICATION AND NOTICE OF PETITION TO DENY DEADLINE. (DA No. 06-521). (Dkt No 97-234) CUT-OFF DATE: May 3, 2006. MB  DA-06-521A1.doc  DA-06-521A1.pdf  DA-06-521A1.txt

Released: 03/17/2006. FCC ANNOUNCES IT IS PREPARED TO GRANT BROADCAST CONSTRUCTION PERMITS AFTER FINAL PAYMENTS ARE MADE. (DA No. 06-602) Balance of Winning Bid Due by March 31, 2006, Auction No. 81. MB. Contact: Shaun Maher at (202) 418-2324  DA-06-602A1.doc  DA-06-602A1.pdf  DA-06-602A1.txt

Released: 03/17/2006. EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE RESPONSES TO OPPOSITION TO TV STATION REQUESTS FOR WAIVER OF DIGITAL TESTING PURSUANT TO THE SATELLITE HOME VIEWER EXTENSION AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2004. (DA No. 06-579). (Dkt No 05-317). MB. Contact: Nazifa Sawez or Joyce Bernstein at (202) 418-1600, email: Nazifa.Sawez@fcc.gov or Joyce.Bernstein@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-7172  DA-06-579A1.doc  DA-06-579A1.pdf  DA-06-579A1.txt

Report No: 46194 Released: 03/17/2006. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-264356A2.txt  DOC-264356A1.pdf

Report No: 26194 Released: 03/17/2006. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-264355A2.txt  DOC-264355A1.pdf

Report No: 387 Released: 03/17/2006. EXPERIMENTAL ACTIONS. OET  DOC-264358A1.doc  DOC-264358A1.pdf  DOC-264358A1.txt

Released: 03/17/2006. NOTICE OF PROHIBITED PRESENTATION IN THE MATTER OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF THE STATUS OF COMPETITION IN THE MARKET FOR THE DELIVERY OF VIDEO PROGRAMMING. (DA No. 06-607). (Dkt No 05-255). OGC  DA-06-607A1.doc  DA-06-607A1.pdf  DA-06-607A1.txt

Released: 03/17/2006. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (3 OF 3). OMD. Contact: Jason Brown @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-264392A1.pdf  DOC-264392A1.txt

Released: 03/17/2006. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 3). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-264368A1.pdf  DOC-264368A1.txt

Released: 03/17/2006. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 3). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-264369A1.pdf  DOC-264369A1.txt

Released: 03/17/2006. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENTS ON PETITION OF AT&T, INC. FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY AND WAIVER TO SUPPORT DISASTER PLANNING AND RESPONSE. (DA No. 06-590). (Dkt No 06-63). Comments Due: 04/03/2006. Reply Comments Due: 04/17/2006. WCB. Contact: Heather Hendrickson at (202) 418-7295  DA-06-590A1.doc  DA-06-590A1.pdf  DA-06-590A1.txt

Report No: CWS-06-31 Released: 03/17/2006. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-264370A1.pdf  DOC-264370A1.txt

2000 BIENNIAL REVIEW-REVIEW OF POLICIES AND RULES CONCERNING UNAUTHORIZED CHANGES OF CONSUMERS' LONG DISTANCE CARRIERS, ET AL., VERIZON NEW YORK, INC. Granted the Waiver. (Dkt No. 94-129 , 00-257). Action by: Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/16/2006 by ORDER. (DA No. 06-603). CGB  DA-06-603A1.doc  DA-06-603A1.pdf  DA-06-603A1.txt

OLEUMTECH CORPORATION. Notified OleumTech Corporation of its Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $5,600 for marketing in the United States unauthorized intentional radiating devices. Action by: Chief, Spectrum Enforcement Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/15/2006 by NALF. (DA No. 06-591). EB  DA-06-591A1.doc  DA-06-591A1.pdf  DA-06-591A1.txt

ESTOP ELECTRONICS, INC. Issued an Official Citation to ESTOP Electronics, Inc. for marketing uncertified CB transceiver in violation of Section 302(b) of the Act and Section 2.803 of the Rules. Action by: Deputy Chief, Spectrum Enforcement Division, Enforcement Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 06-587). EB  DA-06-587A1.doc  DA-06-587A1.pdf  DA-06-587A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, DENVER CITY, TX. Dismissed the Petition for Rulemaking. (Dkt No. 05-155 , RM-11226). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/15/2006 by R&O. (DA No. 06-612). MB  DA-06-612A1.doc  DA-06-612A1.pdf  DA-06-612A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, OLD FORGE AND BLACK RIVER, NY. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 05-279 , RM-11276). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/15/2006 by R&O. (DA No. 06-609). MB  DA-06-609A1.doc  DA-06-609A1.pdf  DA-06-609A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, SAINT JOSEPH, CLAYTON, RUSTON AND WISNER, LA, ET AL. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration. (Dkt No. 01-19 , 01-27). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/15/2006 by MO&O. (DA No. 06-523). MB  DA-06-523A1.doc  DA-06-523A1.pdf  DA-06-523A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, HALLETTSVILLE, MEYERSVILLE AND YOAKUM, TX. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. RM-11263 , 05-246). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/15/2006 by R&O. (DA No. 06-610). MB  DA-06-610A1.doc  DA-06-610A1.pdf  DA-06-610A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, SOUTHWEST CITY, MISSOURI, AND GRAVETTE, AR. Proposed Amendment of the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 06-59 , RM-11319). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 05/08/2006. Reply Comments Due: 05/23/2006. Adopted: 03/15/2006 by NPRM. (DA No. 06-611). MB  DA-06-611A1.doc  DA-06-611A1.pdf  DA-06-611A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, TOMAHAWK, WI; WAYNOKA, OK; WASCO, CA; RICHLAND SPRINGS, TX; HERMITAGE, AR. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 04-202 , 04-271). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/15/2006 by R&O. (DA No. 06-613). MB  DA-06-613A1.doc  DA-06-613A1.pdf  DA-06-613A1.txt

SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC. Denied the Complaint and Request. Denied the Sanction. Action by: Associate General Counsel, Administrative Law Division, Office of the General Counsel. Adopted: 03/16/2006 by MO&O. (DA No. 06-608). OGC  DA-06-608A1.doc  DA-06-608A1.pdf  DA-06-608A1.txt

REVISION OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEMS; PETITIONS FOR WAIVER BY NORTH DAKOTA NETWORK COMPANY AND SOUTH CENTRAL UTAH TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION, INC. Granted the Requests for Relief from the Commission's wireless Enhanced 911 (E911) Phase II requirements filed by North Dakota Network Company and South Central Utah Telephone Association, Inc. (Dkt No. 94-102). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/17/2006 by ORDER. (FCC No. 06-36). WTB  FCC-06-36A1.doc  FCC-06-36A1.pdf  FCC-06-36A1.txt