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Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 26 No. 22 | News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 February 2, 2007 |
FCC TO PARTICIPATE IN 2007 NATIONAL CONSUMER PROTECTION WEEK - FEB. 4-10. Activities to Include Daily Consumer Information on Website and Participation in the Congressional Consumer Information Fair. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, email: Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov CGB  DOC-270222A1.doc  DOC-270222A1.pdf  DOC-270222A1.txt Report No: 2805 Released: 02/02/2007. PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDING. (Dkt No RM-11348). CGB  DOC-270211A1.doc  DOC-270211A1.pdf  DOC-270211A1.txt Report No: SAT-00417 Released: 02/02/2007. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 07-521) Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-07-521A1.pdf  DA-07-521A1.txt Report No: SAT-00418 Released: 02/02/2007. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719; TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-270242A1.pdf  DOC-270242A1.txt Report No: TEL-01112S Released: 02/02/2007. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS (47 C.F.R. SECTION 63.18); SECTION 310(B)(4) REQUESTS. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-270235A1.pdf  DOC-270235A1.txt Report No: 46415 Released: 02/02/2007. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-270184A2.txt  DOC-270184A1.pdf Report No: 26415 Released: 02/02/2007. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-270183A2.txt  DOC-270183A1.pdf Released: 02/02/2007. NOTICE OF REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FROM STREAMLINED TREATMENT. (DA No. 07-533). (Dkt No 06-232). WCB. Contact: Gail Cohen at (202) 418-0939  DA-07-533A1.doc  DA-07-533A1.pdf  DA-07-533A1.txt Report No: CWS-07-34 Released: 02/02/2007. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-270218A1.pdf  DOC-270218A1.txt Report No: CWS-07-33 Released: 02/02/2007. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-270230A1.pdf  DOC-270230A1.txt JASON KALTENBACH D/B/A/ METAMERCHANT. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $14,000 to Jason Kaltenbach d/b/a/ Metamerchant for offering for sale non-certified VHF and UHF transceivers in Laguna Nigel, California. Action by: Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 07-452). EB  DA-07-452A1.doc  DA-07-452A1.pdf  DA-07-452A1.txt EAGLE WEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $8,000 to Eagle West Communications, Inc. for failure to ensure the operational readiness of the Emergency Alert System equipment in the Eagle West cable system in Mesa, Arizona. Action by: Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 07-451). EB  DA-07-451A1.doc  DA-07-451A1.pdf  DA-07-451A1.txt NEW ICO SATELLITE SERVICES G.P.. Granted New ICO Satellite Services G.P.'s (ICO) request for an approximately five-month extension of time to complete construction of, launch, and operate its ICO G1 satellite, which will provide 2 GHz mobile satellite service (MSS). Action by: Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 02/02/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-522). IB  DA-07-522A1.doc  DA-07-522A1.pdf  DA-07-522A1.txt ECHOSTAR SATELLITE OPERATING CORPORATION. Granted EchoStar Satellite Operating Corporation special temporary authority to continue to operate its EchoStar 12 satellite on two unassigned channels --23 and 24 -- at the 61.5 degrees W.L. orbital location for a period of 60 days. Action by: Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: 02/01/2007 by Order Authorization. (DA No. 07-518). IB  DA-07-518A1.doc  DA-07-518A1.pdf  DA-07-518A1.txt PAXSON HOUSTON LICENSE, INC., KPXB(TV), CONROE, TEXAS. Admonished Paxson Houston License, Inc. for the admitted violation of Section 73.673 of the Commission's Rules described in KPXB(TV)'s renewal application by LETTER. (DA No. 07-505). MB  DA-07-505A1.doc  DA-07-505A1.pdf  DA-07-505A1.txt PAXSON DALLAS LICENSE, INC., KPXD(TV), ARLINGTON, TEXAS. Admonished Paxson Dallas License, Inc. for the admitted violation of Section 73.673 of the Commission's Rules described in KPXD(TV)'s renewal application by LETTER. (DA No. 07-504). MB  DA-07-504A1.doc  DA-07-504A1.pdf  DA-07-504A1.txt PAXSON TULSA LICENSE, INC., KTPX(TV), OKMULGEE, OKLAHOMA. Admonished Paxson Tulsa License, Inc. for the admitted violation of Section 73.673 of the Commission's Rules described in KTPX(TV)'s renewal application by LETTER. (DA No. 07-506). MB  DA-07-506A1.doc  DA-07-506A1.pdf  DA-07-506A1.txt KOAT HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC., KOCT(TV), CARLSBAD, NEW MEXICO. The violation of Section 73.670 of the Commission's Rules does not warrant further consideration in connection with KOCT(TV)'s renewal application by LETTER. (DA No. 07-511). MB  DA-07-511A1.doc  DA-07-511A1.pdf  DA-07-511A1.txt KOAT HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC., KOAT-TV, ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO. The violation of Section 73.670 of the Commission's Rules does not warrant further consideration in connection with KOAT-TV's renewal application by LETTER. (DA No. 07-510). MB  DA-07-510A1.doc  DA-07-510A1.pdf  DA-07-510A1.txt PAXSON SAN ANTONIO LICENSE, INC., KPXL(TV), UVALDE, TEXAS. Admonished Paxson San Antonio License, Inc. for the admitted violation of Section 73.673 of the Commission's Rules described in KPXL(TV)'s renewal application by LETTER. (DA No. 07-509). MB  DA-07-509A1.doc  DA-07-509A1.pdf  DA-07-509A1.txt KOAT HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC., KOVT(TV), SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO. The violation of Section 73.670 of the Commission's Rules does not warrant further consideration in connection with KOVT(TV)'s renewal application by LETTER. (DA No. 07-512). MB  DA-07-512A1.doc  DA-07-512A1.pdf  DA-07-512A1.txt RAY R. SILVA. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Station KMXO(AM), Merkel, Texas, for failure to timely file its renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-465). MB  DA-07-465A1.doc  DA-07-465A1.pdf  DA-07-465A1.txt CHRISTIAN ACTION TEAM, INC. Issued a $7,000 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Station KNGM(FM), Emporia, Kansas, for failure to timely file renewal application and unauthorized operation. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-462). MB  DA-07-462A1.doc  DA-07-462A1.pdf  DA-07-462A1.txt PAXSON OKLAHOMA CITY LICENSE, INC., KOPX(TV), OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA. Admonished Paxson Oklahoma City License, Inc. for the admitted violation of Section 73.673 of the Commission's Rules described in KOPX(TV)'s renewal application by LETTER. (DA No. 07-508). MB  DA-07-508A1.doc  DA-07-508A1.pdf  DA-07-508A1.txt KASHUNAMIUT SCHOOL DISTRICT. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Station KCUK(FM), Chevak, Alaska, for failure to timely file its renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-414). MB  DA-07-414A1.doc  DA-07-414A1.pdf  DA-07-414A1.txt FAITH PLEASES GOD CORPORATION. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Station KTER(FM), Rudolph, Texas, for failure to timely file its renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-467). MB  DA-07-467A1.doc  DA-07-467A1.pdf  DA-07-467A1.txt HISPANIC OUTREACH MINISTRIES, INC. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Station KXOI(AM), Crane, Texas, for failure to timely file its renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-464). MB  DA-07-464A1.doc  DA-07-464A1.pdf  DA-07-464A1.txt AMARILLO JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Station KACV-FM, Amarillo, Texas, for failure to timely file its renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-412). MB  DA-07-412A1.doc  DA-07-412A1.pdf  DA-07-412A1.txt ROCKY MOUNTAIN PUBLIC TELEVISION. Granted the application to assign the license of KMAS-TV, Steamboat Springs, CO from NBC Telemundo License Co. to Rocky Mountain Public Television. Granted the main studio waiver. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 07-501). MB  DA-07-501A1.doc  DA-07-501A1.pdf  DA-07-501A1.txt GWANDAK PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC.. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Station KZPA(AM), Fort Yukon, Alaska, for failure to timely file its renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-416). MB  DA-07-416A1.doc  DA-07-416A1.pdf  DA-07-416A1.txt BOWIE COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Station KNBO(AM), New Boston, Texas, for failure to timely file its renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-466). MB  DA-07-466A1.doc  DA-07-466A1.pdf  DA-07-466A1.txt COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Low Power FM Station KCHW-LP, Chewelah, Washington, for failure to timely file its renewal application. Granted the applicaton for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-418). MB  DA-07-418A1.doc  DA-07-418A1.pdf  DA-07-418A1.txt INTERMEDIA PARTNERS VII, L.P. Granted the applications to assign the licenses of WAPA-TV, San Juan, Puerto Rico, et al. from LIN Television Corporation to Intermedia Partners VII, L.P. Granted the continuing satellite authority. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 07-500). MB  DA-07-500A1.doc  DA-07-500A1.pdf  DA-07-500A1.txt CONFEDERATED TRIBES AND BANDS OF THE YAKAMA NATION. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Station KYNR(AM), Toppenish, Washingtonm for failure to timely file its renewal application. Granted the applications for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-413). MB  DA-07-413A1.doc  DA-07-413A1.pdf  DA-07-413A1.txt Released: 02/01/2007. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENTS ON THE PETITION OF LOCUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR A DECLARATORY RULING OR RULEMAKING REGARDING CUSTOMER SERVICE CALLS FROM PAYPHONES, AND A MOTION TO DISMISS FILED BY APCC. (DA No. 07-513). (Dkt No RM-11354). Comments Due: 03/05/2007. Reply Comments Due: 03/20/2007. WCB. Contact: Denise Coca at (202) 418-0574, email: Denise.Coca@fcc.gov  DA-07-513A1.doc  DA-07-513A1.pdf  DA-07-513A1.txt LONG POND BAPTIST CHURCH. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $11,200 to Long Pond Baptist Church for failure to clean and repaint its antenna structure as often as necessary to maintain good visibility and its failure to maintain the station's public inspection file. Action by: Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 07-502). EB  DA-07-502A1.doc  DA-07-502A1.pdf  DA-07-502A1.txt