fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 29 No. 99
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



May 21, 2010


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE MAY 20, 2010, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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AMENDMENT OF PART 27 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO GOVERN THE OPERATION OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN THE 2.3 GHZ BAND;ESTABLISHMENT OF RULES AND POLICIES FOR THE DIGITAL AUDIO RADIO SATELLITE SERVICE IN THE 2310-2360 MHZ FREQUENCY BAND. FCC Unleashes 25 MHz of Spectrum for Mobile Broadband Use-Provides Greater Certainty for Satellite Radio and Mobile Broadband Licensees. News Release. (Dkt No 07-293 90-357 RM-8610 95-91 ). Adopted: 05/20/2010. News Media Contact: Bruce Romano (202) 418-2124 IB OET WTB . Contact Patrick Forster (202) 418-7061  DOC-298308A1.doc  DOC-298308A2.doc  DOC-298308A3.doc  DOC-298308A4.doc  DOC-298308A5.doc  DOC-298308A6.doc  DOC-298308A1.pdf  DOC-298308A2.pdf  DOC-298308A3.pdf  DOC-298308A4.pdf  DOC-298308A5.pdf  DOC-298308A6.pdf  DOC-298308A1.txt  DOC-298308A2.txt  DOC-298308A3.txt  DOC-298308A4.txt  DOC-298308A5.txt  DOC-298308A6.txt  

FCC SPEEDS NUMBER TRANSFERS FOR CONSUMERS CHANGING CARRIERS. FCC Speeds Number Transfers For Consumers Changing Carriers. News Release. (Dkt No 07-244 95-116 ). Adopted: 05/20/2010. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB . Contact Marilyn Jones at (202) 418-2357  DOC-298303A1.doc  DOC-298303A2.doc  DOC-298303A3.doc  DOC-298303A4.doc  DOC-298303A5.doc  DOC-298303A6.doc  DOC-298303A1.pdf  DOC-298303A2.pdf  DOC-298303A3.pdf  DOC-298303A4.pdf  DOC-298303A5.pdf  DOC-298303A6.pdf  DOC-298303A1.txt  DOC-298303A2.txt  DOC-298303A3.txt  DOC-298303A4.txt  DOC-298303A5.txt  DOC-298303A6.txt  

NEW BROADBAND-ENABLED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ENVISIONED IN PROPOSED E-RATE UPDATES. Proposals Pursue National Broadband Plan Goals. News Release. (Dkt No 02-6 09-51 ). Adopted: 05/20/2010. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB . Contact Marilyn Jones at (202) 418-2357  DOC-298304A1.doc  DOC-298304A2.doc  DOC-298304A3.doc  DOC-298304A4.doc  DOC-298304A5.doc  DOC-298304A6.doc  DOC-298304A1.pdf  DOC-298304A2.pdf  DOC-298304A3.pdf  DOC-298304A4.pdf  DOC-298304A5.pdf  DOC-298304A6.pdf  DOC-298304A1.txt  DOC-298304A2.txt  DOC-298304A3.txt  DOC-298304A4.txt  DOC-298304A5.txt  DOC-298304A6.txt  

FCC PROMOTES BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT, COMPETITION, AND AFFORDABILITY BY REDUCING INFRASTRUCTURE ACCESS COSTS. News Release. (Dkt No 07-245 09-51 ). Adopted: 05/20/2010. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB . Contact Jonathan Reel at (202) 418-1580 or Marvin Sacks at (202) 418-1520  DOC-298295A1.doc  DOC-298295A2.doc  DOC-298295A3.doc  DOC-298295A4.doc  DOC-298295A5.doc  DOC-298295A6.doc  DOC-298295A1.pdf  DOC-298295A2.pdf  DOC-298295A3.pdf  DOC-298295A4.pdf  DOC-298295A5.pdf  DOC-298295A6.pdf  DOC-298295A1.txt  DOC-298295A2.txt  DOC-298295A3.txt  DOC-298295A4.txt  DOC-298295A5.txt  DOC-298295A6.txt  

FCC ADOPTS 14TH ANNUAL REPORT ON MOBILE WIRELESS COMPETITION. Expanded Report Analyzes Entire Mobile Ecosystem; Finds Significant Growth in Wireless Data. News Release. Adopted: 05/20/2010. News Media Contact: Matt Nodine at (202) 418-1646 WTB . Contact Paul D'Ari at (202) 418-0634, email: Paul.DAri@fcc.gov or Chelsea Fallon at (202) 418-7991, email: Chelsea.Fallon@fcc.gov  DOC-298299A1.doc  DOC-298299A2.doc  DOC-298299A3.doc  DOC-298299A4.doc  DOC-298299A5.doc  DOC-298299A6.doc  DOC-298299A1.pdf  DOC-298299A2.pdf  DOC-298299A3.pdf  DOC-298299A4.pdf  DOC-298299A5.pdf  DOC-298299A6.pdf  DOC-298299A1.txt  DOC-298299A2.txt  DOC-298299A3.txt  DOC-298299A4.txt  DOC-298299A5.txt  DOC-298299A6.txt  

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Report No: SAT-00692 Released: 05/21/2010. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719; TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-298323A1.pdf  DOC-298323A1.txt  

Report No: SAT-00691 Released: 05/21/2010. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION ACTIONS TAKEN. (DA No. 10-918). IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719; TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-10-918A1.pdf  DA-10-918A1.txt  

Report No: 47241 Released: 05/21/2010. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-298291A1.pdf  DOC-298291A2.txt  

Report No: 27241 Released: 05/21/2010. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-298290A1.pdf  DOC-298290A2.txt  

Released: 05/21/2010. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-298321A1.pdf  DOC-298321A1.txt  

Released: 05/21/2010. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU OFFERS FURTHER GUIDANCE TO CONDITIONAL WAIVER RECIPIENTS ON COMPLETING THE INTEROPERABILITY SHOWING REQUIRED BY THE 700 MHZ WAIVER ORDER. (DA No. 10-923). (Dkt No 06-229 ). PSHSB   DA-10-923A1.doc  DA-10-923A1.pdf  DA-10-923A1.txt  

Released: 05/21/2010. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES REGION 8 (NEW YORK - METROPOLITAN AREA) PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEES TO HOLD 700 MHZ AND 800 MHZ NPSPAC REGIONAL PLANNING MEETINGS. (DA No. 10-919). (Dkt No 91-43 ). PSHSB   DA-10-919A1.doc  DA-10-919A1.pdf  DA-10-919A1.txt  

Released: 05/21/2010. NOTICE OF NON-STREAMLINED DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION GRANTED. (DA No. 10-920). (Dkt No 10-79 ). WCB . Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809  DA-10-920A1.doc  DA-10-920A1.pdf  DA-10-920A1.txt  

Released: 05/21/2010. COMMENT SOUGHT ON THE PUERTO RICO TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC. PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF THE COMMISSION'S UNIVERSAL SERVICE HIGH-COST INSULAR SUPPORT ORDER. (DA No. 10-910). (Dkt No 05-337 ). WCB . Contact: Katie King or Ted Burmeister at (202) 418-7400; TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-10-910A1.doc  DA-10-910A1.pdf  DA-10-910A1.txt  

Report No: CWD-10-56 Released: 05/21/2010. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-298324A1.pdf  DOC-298324A1.txt  

Report No: CWS-10-57 Released: 05/21/2010. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION. WTB   DOC-298325A1.pdf  DOC-298325A1.txt  

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BORIS JERKUNICA, CEO OF VOCALOCITY, INC. Issued Citation to provider of interconnected voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) service for its apparent failure to make certain regulatory filings and associated payments relating to the Universal Service Fund (USF) and other administrative funds. Action by: Chief, Investigations & Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2010 by Citations. (DA No. 10-913). EB   DA-10-913A1.pdf  DA-10-913A1.txt  

JEFF TARBERT, VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS & GENERAL MANAGER OF TRANSARIA, INC. Issued Citation to provider of interconnected voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) service for its apparent failure to make certain regulatory filings and associated payments relating to the Universal Service Fund (USF) and other administrative funds. Action by: Chief, Investigations & Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2010 by Citations. (DA No. 10-912). EB   DA-10-912A1.pdf  DA-10-912A1.txt  

KHCA, INC. Granted the application for renewal of license for Station KHCA(FM), Wamego, Kansas. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 10-921). MB   DA-10-921A1.doc  DA-10-921A1.pdf  DA-10-921A1.txt  

MCC IOWA LLC. Granted the Petition. Action by: Senior Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/20/2010 by MO&O. (DA No. 10-917). MB   DA-10-917A1.doc  DA-10-917A1.pdf  DA-10-917A1.txt  

WOODS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Issued an $11,200 monetary forfeiture to Woods Communications Corporation, licensee of Station KWBZ-TV, Wolfforth, Texas for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.3526(e)(11)(ii)-(iii) of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Chief, Video Divison, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/19/2010 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 10-734). MB   DA-10-734A1.doc  DA-10-734A1.pdf  DA-10-734A1.txt  

ROCKY MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING COMPANY. Issued a $3,200 monetary forfeiture to Rocky Mountain Broadcasting Company, licensee of Station KMTF(TV), Helena, Montana, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.3526(e)(11)(ii) and 73.673 of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/19/2010 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 10-733). MB   DA-10-733A1.doc  DA-10-733A1.pdf  DA-10-733A1.txt  

MCC IOWA LLC, MCC ILLINOIS LLC, MCC MISSOURI LLC. Granted the Petitions. Action by: Senior Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/20/2010 by MO&O. (DA No. 10-915). MB   DA-10-915A1.doc  DA-10-915A1.pdf  DA-10-915A1.txt  

KING, COUNTY OF. Initiated a proceeding to modify the license of County of King, Washington, for Private Land Mobile Radio Station WPUY429. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2010 by Order Proposing Modification. (DA No. 10-858). PSHSB   DA-10-858A1.doc  DA-10-858A1.pdf  DA-10-858A1.txt  

WASHINGTON, STATE OF. Initiated a proceeding to modify the license of the State of Washington for Private Land Mobile Radio Station WPKU684. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2010 by Order Proposing Modification. (DA No. 10-861). PSHSB   DA-10-861A1.doc  DA-10-861A1.pdf  DA-10-861A1.txt  

COUNTY OF OAKLAND, MICHIGAN. Initiated a proceeding to modify the license of the County of Oakland, Michigan for Private Land Mobile Radio Station WPPC814. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2010 by Order Proposing Modification. (DA No. 10-857). PSHSB   DA-10-857A1.doc  DA-10-857A1.pdf  DA-10-857A1.txt  

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. Initiated a proceeding to modify the licenses of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Private Land Mobile Radio Stations WPWF792 and WPWD808. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2010 by Order Proposing Modification. (DA No. 10-854). PSHSB   DA-10-854A1.doc  DA-10-854A1.pdf  DA-10-854A1.txt  

STATE OF NEW YORK, OFFICE FOR TECHNOLOGY. Initiated a proceeding to modify the licenses of the State of New York, Office for Technology for Private Land Mobile Radio Stations WPLP920, WPWR391, WPJI660 and WQFG910. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2010 by Order Proposing Modification. (DA No. 10-859). PSHSB   DA-10-859A1.doc  DA-10-859A1.pdf  DA-10-859A1.txt  

WASHINGTON, STATE OF; DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION. Initiated a proceeding to modify the licenses of the State of Washington Department of Transportation for Private Land Mobile Radio Stations WPKU987, WPMS956, WPMS961, WPRF275 and WPRH880. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2010 by Order Proposing Modification. (DA No. 10-860). PSHSB   DA-10-860A1.doc  DA-10-860A1.pdf  DA-10-860A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MAY 20, 2010, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 98:

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Released: 05/20/2010. EXPEDITED COMMENT DATES ESTABLISHED FOR REQUESTS FOR WAIVER OF CERTAIN TV TUNER REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO IMPORT AND DISTRIBUTE MOBILE DTV RECEIVERS WITHOUT ANALOG TUNERS. (DA No. 10-873). (Dkt No 10-111 ). Comments Due: 06/04/2010. Reply Comments Due: 06/11/2010. MB . Contact: Lyle Elder at (202) 418-2120, email: Lyle.Elder@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov  DA-10-873A1.doc  DA-10-873A1.pdf  DA-10-873A1.txt  

Released: 05/20/2010. FCC AND FEMA ANNOUNCE WORKSHOP ON 21ST CENTURY EMERGENCY ALERTING: LEVERAGING MULTIPLE TECHNOLOGIES TO BRING ALERTS AND WARNINGS TO THE PUBLIC. PSHSB . News Media Contact: Robert Kenny at (202) 418-2668, email: Robert.Kenny@fcc.gov  DOC-298198A1.doc  DOC-298198A1.pdf  DOC-298198A1.txt  

Released: 05/20/2010. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF POSTCO, INC. TO JEFFREY S. LESLIE. (DA No. 10-911). (Dkt No 10-102 ) STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 06/03/2010. Reply Comments Due: 06/10/2010. WCB . Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809  DA-10-911A1.doc  DA-10-911A1.pdf  DA-10-911A1.txt  

Released: 05/20/2010. COMMENT SOUGHT ON RELIANCE COMMUNICATIONS REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF A UNIVERSAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTION DECISION BY THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPANY. (DA No. 10-902). (Dkt No 06-122 ). Comments Due: 06/21/2010. Reply Comments Due: 07/06/2010. WCB . Contact: Claude Aiken at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-10-902A1.doc  DA-10-902A1.pdf  DA-10-902A1.txt  

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FANSTEL CORPORATION, TAIPEI. Granted the request for waiver, with conditions. Action by: Deputy Bureau Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/20/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-914). CGB   DA-10-914A1.doc  DA-10-914A1.pdf  DA-10-914A1.txt  

INSIGHT KENTUCKY PARTNERS II, L.P. Granted the Petition. Action by: Senior Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/19/2010 by MO&O. (DA No. 10-907). MB   DA-10-907A1.doc  DA-10-907A1.pdf  DA-10-907A1.txt  

INSIGHT KENTUCKY PARTNERS II, L.P. Granted the Petition. Action by: Senior Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/19/2010 by MO&O. (DA No. 10-909). MB   DA-10-909A1.doc  DA-10-909A1.pdf  DA-10-909A1.txt  

INSIGHT COMMUNICATIONS MIDWEST, LLC. Granted the Petition. Action by: Senior Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/19/2010 by MO&O. (DA No. 10-908). MB   DA-10-908A1.doc  DA-10-908A1.pdf  DA-10-908A1.txt  

AMENDMENT OF PART 27 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO GOVERN THE OPERATION OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN THE 2.3 GHZ BAND; ESTABLISHMENT OF RULES AND POLICES FOR THE DIGITAL AUDIO RADIO SATELLITE SERVICE IN THE 2310-2360 MHZ FREQUENCY BAND. Adopted rules that unleashes 25 MHz of spectrum for mobile broadband use. (Dkt No. 07-293 90-357 RM-8601 95-91 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/20/2010 by R&O. (FCC No. 10-82). OET IB WTB   FCC-10-82A1.doc  FCC-10-82A1.pdf  FCC-10-82A1.txt  

LOCAL NUMBER PORTABILITY PORTING INTERVAL AND VALIDATION. FCC Speeds Number Transfers for Consumers Changing Carriers. Amended Part 52 of the Commission's Rules. (Dkt No. 07-244 95-166 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/20/2010 by R&O. (FCC No. 10-85). WCB   FCC-10-85A1.doc  FCC-10-85A1.pdf  FCC-10-85A1.txt  

IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 224 OF THE ACT/ A NATIONAL BROADBAND PLAN FOR OUR FUTURE. FCC Promotes Broadband Deployment, Competition, and Affordability by Reducing Infrastructure Access Costs. (Dkt No. 07-245 09-51 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/20/2010 by ORDER. (FCC No. 10-84). WCB   FCC-10-84A1.doc  FCC-10-84A1.pdf  FCC-10-84A1.txt  

SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT MECHANISM NATIONAL BROADBAND PLAN FOR OUR FUTURE. New broadband-enabled learning opportunities envisioned in proposed E-Rate updates. (Dkt No. 02-6 09-51 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/20/2010 by NPRM. (FCC No. 10-83). WCB   FCC-10-83A1.doc  FCC-10-83A1.pdf  FCC-10-83A1.txt  

REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SECTION 54.507(D) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES HARVEST PREPARATORY SCHOOL YUMA, ARIZONA SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT MECHANISM. Granted the request for waiver. (Dkt No. 02-6 ). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 05/20/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-886). WCB   DA-10-886A1.doc  DA-10-886A1.pdf  DA-10-886A1.txt  

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF A DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR BY EXPANETS OF NORTH AMERICA ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT MECHANISM. Granted the request for review. (Dkt No. 02-6 ). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 05/20/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-887). WCB   DA-10-887A1.doc  DA-10-887A1.pdf  DA-10-887A1.txt  

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF A DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR BY IDAHO FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 91 IDAHO FALLS, ID SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT MECHANISM. Granted the request for review. (Dkt No. 02-6 ). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 05/20/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-888). WCB   DA-10-888A1.doc  DA-10-888A1.pdf  DA-10-888A1.txt  

REQUESTS FOR WAIVER OF DECISIONS OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR BY CHILDREN OF PEACE SCHOOL CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ET AL. SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT MECHANISM. Granted the requests for review. (Dkt No. 02-6 ). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 05/20/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-885). WCB   DA-10-885A1.doc  DA-10-885A1.pdf  DA-10-885A1.txt  

IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 6002(B) OF THE OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1993. 14th Annual Report on Mobile Wireless Competition. (Dkt No. 09-66 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/20/2010 by REPORT. (FCC No. 10-81). WTB   FCC-10-81A1.doc  FCC-10-81A1.pdf  FCC-10-81A1.txt