fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 29 No. 13
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



January 19, 2010


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 47154 Released: 01/19/2010. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-295728A1.pdf  DOC-295728A2.txt  

Report No: 27154 Released: 01/19/2010. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-295727A1.pdf  DOC-295727A2.txt  

Released: 01/19/2010. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0310  DOC-295751A1.pdf  DOC-295751A1.txt  

Released: 01/19/2010. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB . News Media Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-295765A1.pdf  DOC-295765A1.txt  

Released: 01/19/2010. COMMENT SOUGHT ON PETITION OF STANDING ROCK TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER. (DA No. 10-88). (Dkt No 09-197 ). Comments Due: 02/18/2010. Reply Comments Due: 03/05/2010. WCB . Contact: Nicholas A. Degani at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-10-88A1.doc  DA-10-88A1.pdf  DA-10-88A1.txt  

Released: 01/19/2010. COMMENT SOUGHT ON PETITION OF GRANDE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS TO APPEAL A UNIVERSAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTION DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPANY. (DA No. 10-87). (Dkt No 06-122 ). Comments Due: 02/18/2010. Reply Comments Due: 03/05/2010. WCB . Contact: Nicholas A. Degani at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-10-87A1.doc  DA-10-87A1.pdf  DA-10-87A1.txt  

Released: 01/19/2010. COMMENT SOUGHT ON REQUEST OF TELEPACIFIC COMMUNICATIONS FOR REVIEW OF A UNIVERSAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTION DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPANY AND A STAY OF THAT DECISION. (DA No. 10-86). (Dkt No 06-122 ). Comments Due: 01/29/2010. Reply Comments Due: 02/03/2010. WCB . Contact: Nicholas A. Degani at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-10-86A1.doc  DA-10-86A1.pdf  DA-10-86A1.txt  

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TEXTS

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FACILITATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FLEXIBLE, EFFICIENT, AND RELIABLE SPECTRUM USE EMPLOYING COGNITIVE RADIO TECHNOLOGIES. Dismissed the petition for reconsideration filed by SDR Forum. 2nd MO&O. (Dkt No. 03-108 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 01/14/2010 by MO&O. (FCC No. 10-12). OET   FCC-10-12A1.doc  FCC-10-12A1.pdf  FCC-10-12A1.txt  

AMENDMENT OF PART 15 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR TANK LEVEL PROBING RADARS IN THE FREQUENCY BAND 77-81 GHZ. Seek comments to modify Part 15 of the Commission's rules to allow TLPR devices to operate in the 77-81 GHz Frequency Band. (Dkt No. 06-216 10-23 07-96 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 01/14/2010 by NPRM. (FCC No. 10-14). OET   FCC-10-14A1.doc  FCC-10-14A1.pdf  FCC-10-14A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JANUARY 17, 2010, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 12:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI STATEMENT ON HAITIAN ASSISTANCE EFFORTS. STMT. News Media Contact: Jen Howard at (202) 418-0506, email: Jen.Howard@fcc.gov OCH   DOC-295766A1.doc  DOC-295766A1.pdf  DOC-295766A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JANUARY 15, 2010, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 11:

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SUNSHINE NOTICE

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DELETION OF AGENDA ITEM FROM JANUARY 20, 2010, OPEN MEETING  DOC-295739A1.doc  DOC-295739A1.pdf  DOC-295739A1.txt  

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STATEMENT OF P. MICHELE ELLISON, CHIEF ENFORCEMENT BUREAU, ON ISSUANCE OF THE BUREAU'S FIRST ENFORCEMENT ADVISORIES. Statement regarding the release of two Enforcement Advisories targeting consumer protection issues. News Release. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513 EB . Contact Johnny Drake at (202) 418-7328  DOC-295749A1.doc  DOC-295749A1.pdf  DOC-295749A1.txt  

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ASSISTS IN HAITI EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY EFFORTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Robert Kenny at (202) 418-2668, email: Robert.Kenny@fcc.gov IB . Contact Linda Haller Sloan at (202) 418-1408, email: Linda.Hallersloan@fcc.gov  DOC-295750A1.doc  DOC-295750A1.pdf  DOC-295750A1.txt  

MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCES MINORITY MEDIA OWNERSHIP WORKSHOP. News Release. (Dkt No 09-182 ). News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov MB . Contact Krista Witanowski at (202) 418-2449  DOC-295743A1.doc  DOC-295743A1.pdf  DOC-295743A1.txt  

FCC ADOPTS ORDER TO PROHIBIT THE DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF DEVICES OPERATING IN THE 700 MHZ FREQUENCY AND TO CLEAR THE BAND FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEXT GENERATION CONSUMER USES. News Release. (Dkt No 08-166 ). News Media Contact: Matthew Nodine at (202) 418-1646, email: Matthew.Nodine@fcc.gov WTB   DOC-295737A1.doc  DOC-295737A1.pdf  DOC-295737A1.txt  

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Released: 01/15/2010. FCC ENFORCEMENT ADVISORY. (DA No. 10-91) Annual CPNI Certifications Due March 1, 2010. EB   DA-10-91A1.doc  DA-10-91A1.pdf  DA-10-91A1.txt  

Released: 01/15/2010. FCC ENFORCEMENT ADVISORY. (DA No. 10-93) Enforcement Bureau Takes Action to Enhance Access to Digital Wireless Service for Individuals With Hearing Disabilities. EB   DA-10-93A1.doc  DA-10-93A1.pdf  DA-10-93A1.txt  

Released: 01/15/2010. THE INTERNATIONAL BUREAU ISSUES PROCEDURES TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS IN AREAS AFFECTED BY THE EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI. (DA No. 10-95). (Dkt No 10-95 ). IB   DA-10-95A1.doc  DA-10-95A1.pdf  DA-10-95A1.txt  

Released: 01/15/2010. COMMENT SOUGHT ON MAINE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING REGARDING SECTION 271 ACCESS TO DARK FIBER FACILITIES AND LINE SHARING. (DA No. 10-94). (Dkt No 10-14 ) PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 03/01/2010. Reply Comments Due: 03/15/2010. WCB . Contact: Claude Aiken at (202) 418-1580  DA-10-94A1.doc  DA-10-94A1.pdf  DA-10-94A1.txt  

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STATEMENT

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REMARKS OF COMMISSIONER MIGNON L. CLYBURN ON MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AND HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF EFFORTS by Statement. CMMR   DOC-295756A1.doc  DOC-295756A1.pdf  DOC-295756A1.txt  

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TEXTS

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MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY, LLC. Adopted Consent Decree in this proceeding. Action by: Chief, Spectrum Enforcement Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 01/13/2010 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 09-2385). EB   DA-09-2385A1.doc  DA-09-2385A1.pdf  DA-09-2385A1.txt  

REVISIONS TO RULES AUTHORIZING THE OPERATION OF LOW POWER AUXILIARY STATIONS IN THE 698-806MHZ BAND. FCC adopts order to prohibit the distribution and sale of devices operating in the 700 MHz frequency and to clear the band for public safety and next generation consumer uses. FNPRM. (Dkt No. 10-24 08-166 08-167 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 01/14/2010 by R&O. (FCC No. 10-16). WTB   FCC-10-16A1.doc  FCC-10-16A2.doc  FCC-10-16A1.pdf  FCC-10-16A2.pdf  FCC-10-16A1.txt  FCC-10-16A2.txt  

REVISIONS TO RULES AUTHORIZING THE OPERATION OF LOW POWER AUXILIARY STATIONS IN THE 698-806 MHZ BAND. This order adopts specific language that must be used in the consumer disclosure that is required by Section 15.216 of Appendix B in the Wireless Microphone Report and Order Released on January 15, 2010. (Dkt No. 10-24 08-166 08-167 ). Action by: Chiefs, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/15/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-92). WTB CGB   DA-10-92A1.doc  DA-10-92A1.pdf  DA-10-92A1.txt