Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 26 No. 56	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 March 23, 2007

FCC ADOPTS ANNUAL REPORT ON STATE OF COMPETITION IN THE SATELLITE INDUSTRY. The Commission adopted its First Annual Report to Congress on the state of competition in the communications satellite services industry. News Release. (Dkt No 06-67). Adopted: 03/22/2007. News Media Contact: Clyde Ensslin at (202) 418-0506 IB. Contact Patricia Cooper, Jerry Duvall, and Robert Tanner at (202) 418-0437  DOC-271704A1.doc  DOC-271704A2.doc  DOC-271704A3.doc  DOC-271704A4.doc  DOC-271704A1.pdf  DOC-271704A2.pdf  DOC-271704A3.pdf  DOC-271704A4.pdf  DOC-271704A1.txt  DOC-271704A2.txt  DOC-271704A3.txt  DOC-271704A4.txt

FCC ADOPTS RULES FOR DIGITAL AUDIO BROADCASTING. News Release. (Dkt No 99-325). Adopted: 03/22/2007. News Media Contact: Clyde Ensslin at (202) 418-0506 MB. Contact Ann Gallagher at (202) 418-2716 or Brendan Murray at (202) 418-2120  DOC-271699A1.doc  DOC-271699A2.doc  DOC-271699A3.doc  DOC-271699A4.doc  DOC-271699A5.doc  DOC-271699A6.doc  DOC-271699A1.pdf  DOC-271699A2.pdf  DOC-271699A3.pdf  DOC-271699A4.pdf  DOC-271699A5.pdf  DOC-271699A6.pdf  DOC-271699A1.txt  DOC-271699A2.txt  DOC-271699A3.txt  DOC-271699A4.txt  DOC-271699A5.txt  DOC-271699A6.txt

FCC INITIATES RULEMAKING TO EVALUATE ACCESS TO MULTIPLE DWELLING UNITS FOR VIDEO PROVIDERS. The Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on issues relating to the use of exclusive contracts for the provision of video services to multiple dwelling units ("MDUs") or other real estate developments. News Release. Adopted: 03/22/2007. News Media Contact: Clyde Ensslin at (202) 418-0506 MB. Contact Holly Saurer or John Norton at (202) 418-2120  DOC-271706A1.doc  DOC-271706A2.doc  DOC-271706A3.doc  DOC-271706A4.doc  DOC-271706A5.doc  DOC-271706A6.doc  DOC-271706A1.pdf  DOC-271706A2.pdf  DOC-271706A3.pdf  DOC-271706A4.pdf  DOC-271706A5.pdf  DOC-271706A6.pdf  DOC-271706A1.txt  DOC-271706A2.txt  DOC-271706A3.txt  DOC-271706A4.txt  DOC-271706A5.txt  DOC-271706A6.txt

FCC APPROVES CITADEL/DISNEY RADIO TRANSACTION. The Commission approved a transaction by which Citadel Broadcasting Corporation will acquire 24 major-market radio stations currently licensed to subsidiaries of the Walt Disney Co. News Release. Adopted: 03/22/2007. News Media Contact: Clyde Ensslin at (202) 418-0506 MB , OCM. Contact Tom Hutton or Taft Snowdon at (202) 418-2700  DOC-271705A1.doc  DOC-271705A2.doc  DOC-271705A3.doc  DOC-271705A4.doc  DOC-271705A1.pdf  DOC-271705A2.pdf  DOC-271705A3.pdf  DOC-271705A4.pdf  DOC-271705A1.txt  DOC-271705A2.txt  DOC-271705A3.txt  DOC-271705A4.txt

FCC EVALUATES 76 NONCOMMERCIAL EDUCATIONAL FM APPLICATION GROUPS. The Commission adopted a Memorandum Opinion and Order that will bring new or improved noncommercial educational FM broadcast service to 76 communities, with millions of people expected to benefit from this decision. News Release. Adopted: 03/22/2007. News Media Contact: Clyde Ensslin at (202) 418-0506 MB , OCM. Contact Irene Bleiweiss or Peter Doyle at (202) 418-2700  DOC-271703A1.doc  DOC-271703A2.doc  DOC-271703A3.doc  DOC-271703A4.doc  DOC-271703A1.pdf  DOC-271703A2.pdf  DOC-271703A3.pdf  DOC-271703A4.pdf  DOC-271703A1.txt  DOC-271703A2.txt  DOC-271703A3.txt  DOC-271703A4.txt

FCC LAUNCHES INQUIRY INTO BROADBAND MARKET PRACTICES. The Commission began an inquiry to better understand the behavior of participants in the market for broadband services. News Release. Adopted: 03/22/2007. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB. Contact Heather Hendrickson at (202) 418-7295, email: Heather.Hendrickson@fcc.gov  DOC-271687A1.doc  DOC-271687A2.doc  DOC-271687A3.doc  DOC-271687A4.doc  DOC-271687A5.doc  DOC-271687A6.doc  DOC-271687A1.pdf  DOC-271687A2.pdf  DOC-271687A3.pdf  DOC-271687A4.pdf  DOC-271687A5.pdf  DOC-271687A6.pdf  DOC-271687A1.txt  DOC-271687A2.txt  DOC-271687A3.txt  DOC-271687A4.txt  DOC-271687A5.txt  DOC-271687A6.txt

FCC GRANTS 182 E-RATE APPEALS. The Commission granted 182 appeals filed by schools and libraries of decisions by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) that reduced or denied funding to the institutions under the E-rate program. News Release. Adopted: 03/22/2007. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB. Contact James Bachtell at (202) 418-2694, email: James.Bachtell@fcc.gov  DOC-271688A1.doc  DOC-271688A2.doc  DOC-271688A1.pdf  DOC-271688A2.pdf  DOC-271688A1.txt  DOC-271688A2.txt

FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON PERMITTING THE USE OF SMALLER ANTENNAS BY FIXED SERVICE OPERATORS IN THE 11 GHZ BAND. The FCC adopted an NPRM that seeks comment on permitting the installation of smaller antennas by Fixed Service operators in the 10.7-11.7 GHz band. News Release. (Dkt No 07-51). Adopted: 03/22/2007. News Media Contact: Chelsea Fallon at (202) 418-7991 WTB. Contact Brian Wondrack at (202) 418-0653  DOC-271694A1.doc  DOC-271694A2.doc  DOC-271694A3.doc  DOC-271694A1.pdf  DOC-271694A2.pdf  DOC-271694A3.pdf  DOC-271694A1.txt  DOC-271694A2.txt  DOC-271694A3.txt

FCC CLASSIFIES WIRELESS BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS SERVICE AS AN INFORMATION SERVICE. The FCC declared that wireless broadband Internet access service is an information service under the Communications Act. News Release. (Dkt No 07-53). Adopted: 03/22/2007. News Media Contact: Chelsea Fallon at (202) 418-7991 WTB. Contact Jennifer Salhus at (202) 418-2823, email: Jennifer.Salhus@fcc.gov or Nese Guendelsberger at (202) 418-0634, email: Nese.Guendelsberger@fcc.gov  DOC-271695A1.doc  DOC-271695A2.doc  DOC-271695A3.doc  DOC-271695A4.doc  DOC-271695A5.doc  DOC-271695A6.doc  DOC-271695A1.pdf  DOC-271695A2.pdf  DOC-271695A3.pdf  DOC-271695A4.pdf  DOC-271695A5.pdf  DOC-271695A6.pdf  DOC-271695A1.txt  DOC-271695A2.txt  DOC-271695A3.txt  DOC-271695A4.txt  DOC-271695A5.txt  DOC-271695A6.txt

FCC ADDRESSES RULES FOR PRIVATE LAND MOBILE RADIO SYSTEMS TO TRANSITION TO 6.25 KHZ NARROWBAND TECHNOLOGY. The FCC adopted an Order that declined to establish a fixed date for PLMR systems to transition to 6.25 kHz technology, but strongly urged licensees to consider migrating directly to 6.25 kHz technology rather than first adopting 12.5 kHz technology. News Release. (Dkt No 99-87). Adopted: 03/22/2007. News Media Contact: Chelsea Fallon at (202) 418-7991 WTB. Contact Scot Stone at (202) 418-0638, email: Scot.Stone@fcc.gov or Thomas Eng at (202) 418-0019, email: Thomas.Eng@fcc.gov  DOC-271692A1.doc  DOC-271692A1.pdf  DOC-271692A1.txt

Released: 03/23/2007. THE CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON THE COMMISSION'S POLICIES AND PRACTICES UNDER SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973. (DA No. 07-1396). (Dkt No 03-123). Comments Due: 05/22/2007. CGB. Contact: Diane Mason at (202) 418-7126, TTY: (202) 418-7828, email: Diane.Mason@fcc.gov  DA-07-1396A1.doc  DA-07-1396A1.pdf  DA-07-1396A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00429 Released: 03/23/2007. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 07-1392) Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-07-1392A1.pdf  DA-07-1392A1.txt

Report No: TEL-01128S Released: 03/23/2007. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-271725A1.pdf  DOC-271725A1.txt

Report No: TEL-01126NS Released: 03/23/2007. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-271724A1.pdf  DOC-271724A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00428 Released: 03/23/2007. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-271718A1.pdf  DOC-271718A1.txt

Report No: 46449 Released: 03/23/2007. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-271681A2.txt  DOC-271681A1.pdf

Report No: 26449 Released: 03/23/2007. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-271689A2.txt

Released: 03/23/2007. REGION 42 (VIRGINIA) PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEES TO HOLD 700 MHZ REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING AND 800 MHZ NPSPAC REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING MEETINGS. (DA No. 07-1393). (Dkt No 91-300). PSHSB  DA-07-1393A1.doc  DA-07-1393A1.pdf  DA-07-1393A1.txt

Released: 03/23/2007. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN ASSETS OF IDT AMERICA, CORP. TO ACCESS INTEGRATED NETWORKS, INC. (DA No. 07-1395). (Dkt No 07-49) STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 04/06/2007. Reply Comments Due: 04/13/2007. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Jodie May at (202) 418-0913  DA-07-1395A1.doc  DA-07-1395A1.pdf  DA-07-1395A1.txt

Released: 03/23/2007. INITIATION PLANS FILED IN WT DOCKET NO. 06-136. (DA No. 07-1394). (Dkt No 06-136). WTB  DA-07-1394A1.doc  DA-07-1394A1.pdf  DA-07-1394A1.txt

Report No: CWS-07-41 Released: 03/23/2007. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-271690A1.pdf  DOC-271690A1.txt

WSTR LICENSEE, INC., WSTR-TV, CINCINNATI, OH. Admonished WSTR Licensee, Inc. for the admitted violation of Section 73.670 of the Commission's Rules described in WSTR-TV's renewal application. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 07-1388). MB  DA-07-1388A1.doc  DA-07-1388A1.pdf  DA-07-1388A1.txt

ROBERT C. BLAKES ENTERPRISES, INC. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Station KKNO(AM), Gretna, Louisiana for failure to timely file renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-1378). MB  DA-07-1378A1.doc  DA-07-1378A1.pdf  DA-07-1378A1.txt

JOHN P. REYNOLDS. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for FM Translator Station W266AC, Blairsville, Georgia for failure to timely file license renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-1380). MB  DA-07-1380A1.doc  DA-07-1380A1.pdf  DA-07-1380A1.txt

THE FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Station WFIT(FM), Melbourne, Florida for failure to timely file license renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-1381). MB  DA-07-1381A1.doc  DA-07-1381A1.pdf  DA-07-1381A1.txt

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Station WVSD(FM), Itta Bena, Mississippi for failure to timely file license renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-1382). MB  DA-07-1382A1.doc  DA-07-1382A1.pdf  DA-07-1382A1.txt

MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC, WNCT-TV, GREENVILLE, NC. Admonished Media General Communications Holdings, LLC for the admitted violation of Section 73.670 of the Commission's Rules described in WNCT-TV's renewal application. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 07-1390). MB  DA-07-1390A1.doc  DA-07-1390A1.pdf  DA-07-1390A1.txt

THE MASTER'S MISSION. Issued a $7,000 Notice of Apparent Liability for forfeiture for FM Translator Station W212AB, Robbinsville, North Carolina for failure to timely file renewal application and unauthorized operation. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-1379). MB  DA-07-1379A1.doc  DA-07-1379A1.pdf  DA-07-1379A1.txt

MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC, WCBD-TV, CHARLESTON, SC. Admonished Media General Communications Holdings, LLC for the admitted violations of Sections 73.3526 and 73.670 of the Commissions Rules described in WCBD-TV's renewal application. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 07-1391). MB  DA-07-1391A1.doc  DA-07-1391A1.pdf  DA-07-1391A1.txt

SECTION 272(F)(1) SUNSET OF THE BOC SEPARATE AFFILIATE AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS. Adopted a First Protective Order in this proceeding. (Dkt No. 02-112). Action by: Acting Associate Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/22/2007 by Protective Order. (DA No. 07-1387). WCB  DA-07-1387A1.doc  DA-07-1387A1.pdf  DA-07-1387A1.txt

SECTION 272(F)(1) SUNSET OF THE BOC SEPARATE AFFILIATE AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS. Adopted a Second Protective Order in this proceeding. (Dkt No. 02-112). Action by: Acting Associate Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/22/2007 by Protective Order. (DA No. 07-1389). WCB  DA-07-1389A1.doc  DA-07-1389A1.pdf  DA-07-1389A1.txt

Released: 03/22/2007. COMMENTS INVITED ON APPLICATION OF AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF MICHIGAN, INC., AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF TEXAS, LP AND AT&T COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS OF WISCONSIN, LP TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 07-1377). (Dkt No 07-46). Comments Due: 04/05/2007. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov or Denise Coca at (202) 418-0574, email: Denise.Coca@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-07-1377A1.doc  DA-07-1377A1.pdf  DA-07-1377A1.txt

Released: 03/22/2007. AUCTION OF PHASE II 220 MHZ SERVICE SPECTRUM SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 20, 2007, REMINDER: PRE-AUCTION SEMINAR APRIL 11, 2007. (DA No. 07-1356). WTB. Contact: Barbara Sibert at (717) 338-2868  DA-07-1356A1.doc  DA-07-1356A1.pdf  DA-07-1356A1.txt

RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE CONTROLLING THE ASSAULT OF NON-SOLICITED PORNOGRAPHY AND MARKETING ACT OF 2003; RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE TELEPHONE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 1991. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration filed by Cingular Wireless, LLC of the Commission's CAN-SPAM Order. (Dkt No. 02-278 , 04-53). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/20/2007 by ORDER. (FCC No. 07-26). CGB  FCC-07-26A1.doc  FCC-07-26A1.pdf  FCC-07-26A1.txt