fcclogoDaily Digest

Federal Communications Commission
445 12th St., SW
Washington, D.C. 20554

Vol. 26 No. 80
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



April 26, 2007


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE APRIL 25, 2007, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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FCC INITIATES THIRD REVIEW OF DTV TRANSITION. Commission Takes Steps to Complete the Nation's Transition to Digital Television. News Release. Adopted: 04/25/2007. News Media Contact: Clyde Ensslin at (202) 418-0506, email: Clyde.Ensslin@fcc.gov MB. Contact Evan Baranoff at (202) 418-7142, email: Evan.Baranoff@fcc.gov  DOC-272655A1.doc  DOC-272655A2.doc  DOC-272655A3.doc  DOC-272655A4.doc  DOC-272655A5.doc  DOC-272655A6.doc  DOC-272655A1.pdf  DOC-272655A2.pdf  DOC-272655A3.pdf  DOC-272655A4.pdf  DOC-272655A5.pdf  DOC-272655A6.pdf  DOC-272655A1.txt  DOC-272655A2.txt  DOC-272655A3.txt  DOC-272655A4.txt  DOC-272655A5.txt  DOC-272655A6.txt

FCC REQUIRES RETAILERS TO FULLY INFORM CONSUMERS ABOUT ANALOG TV EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS AS TRANSITION TO DIGITAL APPROACHES. Consumer Alert Should be Visibly Posted if TV only has Analog Tuner; Transition Occurs February 17, 2009. News Release. Adopted: 04/25/2007. News Media Contact: Clyde Ensslin at (202) 418-0506, email: Clyde.Ensslin@fcc.gov MB. Contact Andrew Long at (202) 418-7200, email: Andrew.Long@fcc.gov  DOC-272656A1.doc  DOC-272656A2.doc  DOC-272656A3.doc  DOC-272656A4.doc  DOC-272656A5.doc  DOC-272656A6.doc  DOC-272656A1.pdf  DOC-272656A2.pdf  DOC-272656A3.pdf  DOC-272656A4.pdf  DOC-272656A5.pdf  DOC-272656A6.pdf  DOC-272656A1.txt  DOC-272656A2.txt  DOC-272656A3.txt  DOC-272656A4.txt  DOC-272656A5.txt  DOC-272656A6.txt

FCC SEEKS COMMENT TO ENSURE ALL CABLE CUSTOMERS RECEIVE PROGRAMMING AFTER THE DIGITAL TELEVISION TRANSITION. The FCC asked for comment on proposals to ensure all cable subscribers, including those with analog TV sets, can view must-carry television stations on cable systems after the transition to digital television occurs February 17, 2009. News Release. Adopted: 04/25/2007. News Media Contact: Clyde Ensslin at (202) 418-0506, email: Clyde.Ensslin@fcc.gov MB. Contact Eloise Gore at (202) 418-1066, email: Eloise.Gore@fcc.gov  DOC-272654A1.doc  DOC-272654A2.doc  DOC-272654A3.doc  DOC-272654A4.doc  DOC-272654A5.doc  DOC-272654A6.doc  DOC-272654A1.pdf  DOC-272654A2.pdf  DOC-272654A3.pdf  DOC-272654A4.pdf  DOC-272654A5.pdf  DOC-272654A6.pdf  DOC-272654A1.txt  DOC-272654A2.txt  DOC-272654A3.txt  DOC-272654A4.txt  DOC-272654A5.txt  DOC-272654A6.txt

FCC ADDRESSES RULES GOVERNING COMMERCIAL WIRELESS AND PUBLIC SAFETY LICENSES IN THE 700 MHZ SPECTRUM BAND. The FCC adopted Report and Order and Further Notice that address rules governing commercial wireless and public safety licenses in the 700 MHz spectrum band. News Release. (Dkt No 94-102 , 96-86). Adopted: 04/25/2007. News Media Contact: Chelsea Fallon at (202) 418-7991, Robert Kenny at (202) 418-2668 PSHSB, WTB , WTB. Contact Paul D'Ari at (202) 418-1550, Jeff Cohen at (202) 418-1799, Paul Moon at (202) 418-1793  DOC-272629A1.doc  DOC-272629A2.doc  DOC-272629A3.doc  DOC-272629A4.doc  DOC-272629A5.doc  DOC-272629A6.doc  DOC-272629A1.pdf  DOC-272629A2.pdf  DOC-272629A3.pdf  DOC-272629A4.pdf  DOC-272629A5.pdf  DOC-272629A6.pdf  DOC-272629A1.txt  DOC-272629A2.txt  DOC-272629A3.txt  DOC-272629A4.txt  DOC-272629A5.txt  DOC-272629A6.txt

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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REVISED - FCC ANNOUNCES AGENDA FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON MEDIA OWNERSHIP IN TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG FLORIDA. The FCC announced further details of its previously announced Tampa-St. Petersburg field hearing regarding media ownership (see announcements dated March 13, 2007, April 13, 2007, and April 23, 2007)  DOC-272682A1.doc  DOC-272682A1.pdf  DOC-272682A1.txt

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Report No: TEL-01139 Released: 04/26/2007. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 07-1879) Section 214 Applications (47 C.F.R. Section 63.18); Section 310(b)(4) Requests. IB. Contact: (202) 418-1460  DA-07-1879A1.pdf  DA-07-1879A1.txt

Report No: 46473 Released: 04/26/2007. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-272575A2.txt  DOC-272575A1.pdf

Report No: 26473 Released: 04/26/2007. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-272573A2.txt  DOC-272573A1.pdf

Released: 04/26/2007. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Jason Brown at (202) 418-0310  DOC-272628A1.pdf  DOC-272628A1.txt

Released: 04/26/2007. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-272675A1.pdf  DOC-272675A1.txt

Released: 04/26/2007. NOTICE OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED. (DA No. 07-1907). (Dkt No 07-47). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at 202-418-1394, or Dennis Johnson at 202-418-0809  DA-07-1907A1.doc  DA-07-1907A1.pdf  DA-07-1907A1.txt

Released: 04/26/2007. INITIATION PLANS FILED IN WT DOCKET NO. 06-136. (DA No. 07-1906). (Dkt No 06-136). WTB  DA-07-1906A1.doc  DA-07-1906A1.pdf  DA-07-1906A1.txt

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FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORP. Denied Hoosier Public Radio Corp.'s Petition for Reconsideration regarding Station WRFT(FM), Indianapolis, Indiana. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 07-1838). MB  DA-07-1838A1.doc  DA-07-1838A1.pdf  DA-07-1838A1.txt

EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE, LLC. Letter decision denying petition for reconsideration by Broadcast Company of America of the assignment of licenses of stations KGUN(TV), Tucson, Arizona, et al by LETTER. (DA No. 07-1904). MB  DA-07-1904A1.doc  DA-07-1904A1.pdf  DA-07-1904A1.txt

EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE, LLC. Letter decision denying petition for reconsideration by Broadcast Company of America of the assignment of licenses of stations KHON(TV), Honolulu, Hawaii, et al by LETTER. (DA No. 07-1905). MB  DA-07-1905A1.doc  DA-07-1905A1.pdf  DA-07-1905A1.txt

KANG B. LEE AND SPRINT NEXTEL. Resolved 800 MHz rebanding dispute between Kang B. Lee and Sprint Nextel Corporation. (Dkt No. 02-55). Action by: Associate Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 04/25/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-1869). PSHSB  DA-07-1869A1.doc  DA-07-1869A1.pdf  DA-07-1869A1.txt

COUNTY OF ROCKLAND, NEW YORK AND SPRINT NEXTEL. Resolved 800 MHz rebanding dispute between the County of Rockland, New York and Sprint Nextel Corporation. (Dkt No. 02-55). Action by: Associate Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 04/25/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-1864). PSHSB  DA-07-1864A1.doc  DA-07-1864A1.pdf  DA-07-1864A1.txt

NUMBERING RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION, IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LOCAL COMPETITION PROVISIONS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996, TELEPHONE NUMBER PORTABILITY. Dismissed the Petitions for Reconsideration. by Fourth Order on Reconsideration. (Dkt No. 95-116 , 96-98). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 04/19/2007 by Order on Reconsideration. (FCC No. 07-65). WCB  FCC-07-65A1.doc  FCC-07-65A1.pdf  FCC-07-65A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED APRIL 25, 2007, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 79:

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SCHEDULE CHANGE, FCC TO HOLD OPEN COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 25, 2007  DOC-272648A1.doc  DOC-272648A1.pdf  DOC-272648A1.txt

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FCC ADOPTS REPORT ON VIOLENT TELEVISION PROGRAMMING AND ITS IMPACT ON CHILDREN. News Release. News Media Contact: Clyde Ensslin at (202) 418-0506 MB. Contact Holly Saurer at (202) 418-2120  DOC-272652A1.doc  DOC-272652A1.pdf  DOC-272652A1.txt

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Released: 04/25/2007. DTV TRANSITION - APPROVAL OF "FLASH CUT" REQUESTS. (DA No. 07-1847). (Dkt No 03-15). MB , MB. Contact: Nazifa Sawez at (202) 418-1600, email: Nazifa.Sawez@fcc.gov or Kim Matthews at (202) 418-2154, email: Kim.Matthews@fcc.gov  DA-07-1847A1.doc  DA-07-1847A2.xls  DA-07-1847A1.pdf  DA-07-1847A2.pdf  DA-07-1847A1.txt  DA-07-1847A2.txt

Released: 04/25/2007. COMMENT INVITED ON THE PETITION OF ALENCO COMMUNICATIONS, INC., ET AL., FOR A DECLARATORY RULING AND FOR PREEMPTION OF AN ORDER BY THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS. (DA No. 07-1848). (Dkt No 96-45). Comments Due: 05/25/2007. Reply Comments Due: 06/11/2007. WCB. Contact: Jennifer McKee at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-07-1848A1.doc  DA-07-1848A1.pdf  DA-07-1848A1.txt

Released: 04/25/2007. THE WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON A PETITION FILED BY THE STATE E-RATE COORDINATORS ALLIANCE (SECA) FOR CLARIFICATION AND/OR WAIVER OF E-RATE RULES CONCERNING TECHNOLOGY PLAN CREATION AND APPROVAL UNDER THE SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES UNIVERSAL. (DA No. 07-1846). (Dkt No 02-6) service support Mechanism. Comments Due: 05/10/2007. Reply Comments Due: 05/25/2007. WCB. Contact: Alexander Minard at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-07-1846A1.doc  DA-07-1846A1.pdf  DA-07-1846A1.txt

Report No: AUC-49 Released: 04/25/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS LOWER 700 MHZ BAND LICENSES. (DA No. 07-1863) Auction Event No. 49. WTB. Contact: Erin McGrath at (202) 418-2042  DA-07-1863A1.doc  DA-07-1863A2.xls  DA-07-1863A3.doc  DA-07-1863A4.doc  DA-07-1863A5.doc  DA-07-1863A1.pdf  DA-07-1863A2.pdf  DA-07-1863A3.pdf  DA-07-1863A4.pdf  DA-07-1863A5.pdf  DA-07-1863A1.txt  DA-07-1863A2.txt  DA-07-1863A3.txt  DA-07-1863A4.txt  DA-07-1863A5.txt

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IT&E OVERSEAS, INC. Notified IT&E Overseas, Inc. of its Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $16,000 for failure to comply with labeling requirements for digital wireless hearing aid-compatible handsets in violation of Section 20.19(f) of the Rules. Action by: Chief, Spectrum Enforcement Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 04/25/2007 by NALF. (DA No. 07-1867). EB  DA-07-1867A1.doc  DA-07-1867A1.pdf  DA-07-1867A1.txt

VIOLENT TELEVISION PROGRAMMING AND ITS IMPACT ON CHILDREN. A Report on the issue of excessive violent television programming and its impact on children.. (Dkt No. 04-261). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 04/06/2007 by REPORT. (FCC No. 07-50). MB  FCC-07-50A1.doc  FCC-07-50A2.doc  FCC-07-50A3.doc  FCC-07-50A4.doc  FCC-07-50A5.doc  FCC-07-50A6.doc  FCC-07-50A1.pdf  FCC-07-50A2.pdf  FCC-07-50A3.pdf  FCC-07-50A4.pdf  FCC-07-50A5.pdf  FCC-07-50A6.pdf  FCC-07-50A1.txt  FCC-07-50A2.txt  FCC-07-50A3.txt  FCC-07-50A4.txt  FCC-07-50A5.txt  FCC-07-50A6.txt