Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 28 No. 69	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 April 9, 2009

FCC LAUNCHES DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL BROADBAND PLAN. Seeks public input on plan to ensure every American has access to broadband capability. News Release. (Dkt No 09-51). Adopted: 04/08/2009. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253; email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov MB  DOC-289900A1.doc  DOC-289900A2.doc  DOC-289900A3.doc  DOC-289900A4.doc  DOC-289900A1.pdf  DOC-289900A2.pdf  DOC-289900A3.pdf  DOC-289900A4.pdf  DOC-289900A1.txt  DOC-289900A2.txt  DOC-289900A3.txt  DOC-289900A4.txt

FCC ADOPTS SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE OF INQUIRY FOR FOURTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS ON VIDEO COMPETITION FOR YEARS 2008 AND 2009. Continued the process of preparing the Commission's next Annual Report to Congress on the state of video competition. News Release. (Dkt No 07-269). Adopted: 04/08/2009. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513 MB. Contact Dana Scherer at (202) 418-2330 or Marcia Glauberman at (202) 418-2330  DOC-289893A1.doc  DOC-289893A2.doc  DOC-289893A3.doc  DOC-289893A4.doc  DOC-289893A1.pdf  DOC-289893A2.pdf  DOC-289893A3.pdf  DOC-289893A4.pdf  DOC-289893A1.txt  DOC-289893A2.txt  DOC-289893A3.txt  DOC-289893A4.txt

FCC TAKES STEPS TO IMPROVE ITS COLLECTION OF DATA ON MINORITY AND FEMALE BROADCAST OWNERSHIP. The Commission issued an Order and a FNRPM to improve its collection of data on minority and female broadcast ownership to be able to more accurately assess and effectively promote diversity of ownership in the broadcast industry. News Release. (Dkt No 02-277, 06-121 , 07-294). Adopted: 04/08/2009. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513 MB. Contact Amy Brett and Kristi Thompson at (202) 418-2330  DOC-289894A1.doc  DOC-289894A2.doc  DOC-289894A3.doc  DOC-289894A4.doc  DOC-289894A1.pdf  DOC-289894A2.pdf  DOC-289894A3.pdf  DOC-289894A4.pdf  DOC-289894A1.txt  DOC-289894A2.txt  DOC-289894A3.txt  DOC-289894A4.txt

FCC ADOPTS RULES TO EXPAND, ENHANCE FIRST RESPONDERS' USE OF BROADBAND COMMUNICATIONS. The FCC has adopted a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking addressing 4.9 GHz band rules. The new rules will better enable first responders to more easily share time-sensitive data and streaming video footage in emergencies. News Release. (Dkt No 07-100). Adopted: 04/07/2009. News Media Contact: Robert Kenny at (202) 418-2668, email: Robert.Kenny@fcc.gov OCH. Contact Zenji Nakazawa at (202) 418-7949, email: Zenji.Nakazawa@fcc.gov or Thomas Eng at (202) 418-0019, email: Thomas.Eng@fcc.gov  DOC-289891A1.doc  DOC-289891A2.doc  DOC-289891A1.pdf  DOC-289891A2.pdf  DOC-289891A1.txt  DOC-289891A2.txt

Report No: TEL-01353 Released: 04/09/2009. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 09-799). IB. Contact: (202) 418-1460  DA-09-799A1.pdf  DA-09-799A1.txt

Report No: 46960 Released: 04/09/2009. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-289879A2.txt  DOC-289879A1.pdf

Report No: 26960 Released: 04/09/2009. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-289877A2.txt  DOC-289877A1.pdf

Released: 04/09/2009. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON A REQUEST FOR WAIVER FILED BY SYOSSET FIRE DISTRICT, NEW YORK TO MODIFY ITS PUBLIC SAFETY STATION WPYJ816 USING A PART 22 TRUNKED MOBILE FREQUENCY. (DA No. 09-802). Comments Due: 04/30/2009. Reply Comments Due: 05/11/2009. PSHSB. Contact: David Siehl at (202) 418-1313, email: to David.Siehl@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-7233  DA-09-802A1.doc  DA-09-802A1.pdf  DA-09-802A1.txt

Released: 04/09/2009. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON REQUEST FOR WAIVER FILED BY OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY TO MODIFY ITS PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM BY ADDING FREQUENCIES FROM THE UHF TELEVISION CHANNEL 15 BAND (476-482 MHZ). (DA No. 09-803). Comments Due: 04/30/2009. Reply Comments Due: 05/11/2009. PSHSB. Contact: David Siehl at (202) 418-1313, email: David.Siehl@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-7233  DA-09-803A1.doc  DA-09-803A1.pdf  DA-09-803A1.txt

Released: 04/09/2009. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF ASSETS OF NETLOJIX TELECOM, INC. BY FIRST CHOICE TECHNOLOGY, INC.. (DA No. 09-811). Comments Due: 04/23/2009. Reply Comments Due: 04/30/2009. WCB. Contact: Myrva Charles at (202) 418-1506 or Heather Hendrickson at (202) 418-7295  DA-09-811A1.doc  DA-09-811A1.pdf  DA-09-811A1.txt

Released: 04/09/2009. COMMENT SOUGHT ON CORR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF A COMPETITIVE ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER HIGH-COST SUPPORT DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPANY. (DA No. 09-805). (Dkt No 96-45). Comments Due: 05/11/2009. Reply Comments Due: 05/26/2009. WCB. Contact: Gary Seigel at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-09-805A1.doc  DA-09-805A1.pdf  DA-09-805A1.txt

SPACENET SERVICES LICENSE SUB, INC. Dismissed, without prejudice to refiling, a portion of Spacenet's application. Action by: Chief, Systems Analysis Branch, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 04/09/2009 by LETTER. (DA No. 09-809). IB  DA-09-809A1.doc  DA-09-809A1.pdf  DA-09-809A1.txt

LIBERTY MEDIA CORPORATION AND LIBERTY ENTERTAINMENT INC. Approved the Applications subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Commission's order approving Liberty Media's acquisition of a de facto controlling interest in DIRECTV. Action by: Acting Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: 04/06/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-780). IB, MB  DA-09-780A1.doc  DA-09-780A1.pdf  DA-09-780A1.txt

JCE LICENSES, LLC. Granted the minor modification application of KNIT(AM), Dallas, Texas. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 09-801). MB  DA-09-801A1.doc  DA-09-801A1.pdf  DA-09-801A1.txt

ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF THE STATUS OF COMPETITION IN THE MARKET FOR THE DELIVERY OF VIDEO PROGRAMMING. Adopted a Supplemental NOI for 14th Annual Report to Congress On Video Competition for Years 2008 and 2009. 2008 Data - Comments Due: 05/20/2009. Replies Due: 06/20/2009; 2009 Data - Comments Due: 7/29/2009. Replies Due: 8/29/2009. (Dkt No. 07-269). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 04/08/2009 by NOI. (FCC No. 09-32). MB  FCC-09-32A1.doc  FCC-09-32A2.doc  FCC-09-32A3.doc  FCC-09-32A4.doc  FCC-09-32A1.pdf  FCC-09-32A2.pdf  FCC-09-32A3.pdf  FCC-09-32A4.pdf  FCC-09-32A1.txt  FCC-09-32A2.txt  FCC-09-32A3.txt  FCC-09-32A4.txt

AMENDMENT OF PART 90 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. The FCC adopted rules to expand, enhance first responders' use of 4.9 GHz broadband communications across the Nation FNPRM. (Dkt No. 07-100). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 04/07/2009 by R&O. (FCC No. 09-29). PSHSB  FCC-09-29A1.doc  FCC-09-29A2.doc  FCC-09-29A1.pdf  FCC-09-29A2.pdf  FCC-09-29A1.txt  FCC-09-29A2.txt

UNITED TELEPHONE COMPANY OF KANSAS/UNITED TELEPHONE COMPANY OF EASTERN KANSAS AND TWIN VALLEY TELEPHONE, INC. Granted Twin Valley's request for withdrawal. (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: Associate Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 04/09/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-804). WCB  DA-09-804A1.doc  DA-09-804A1.pdf  DA-09-804A1.txt

A NATIONAL BROADBAND PLAN FOR OUR FUTURE. FCC Launches Development of National Broadband Plan. (Dkt No. 09-51). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 04/08/2009 by NOI. (FCC No. 09-31). WCB  FCC-09-31A1.doc  FCC-09-31A2.doc  FCC-09-31A3.doc  FCC-09-31A4.doc  FCC-09-31A1.pdf  FCC-09-31A2.pdf  FCC-09-31A3.pdf  FCC-09-31A4.pdf  FCC-09-31A1.txt  FCC-09-31A2.txt  FCC-09-31A3.txt  FCC-09-31A4.txt