fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 31 No. 63
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



April 02, 2012


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Released: 04/02/2012. NOTICE OF NEED TO FILE UPDATED INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO PENDING PETITIONS FOR EXEMPTION FROM COMMISSION'S CLOSED CAPTIONING RULES WHICH WERE FILED PRIOR TO OCTOBER 2010. (DA No. 12-514). (Dkt No 06-181 ). CGB . Contact: Traci Randolph at (202) 418-0569, email: Traci.Randolph@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0537  DA-12-514A1.doc  DA-12-514A1.pdf  DA-12-514A1.txt  

Report No: 47707 Released: 04/02/2012. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-313328A1.pdf  DOC-313328A2.txt  

Report No: 27707 Released: 04/02/2012. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-313327A1.pdf  DOC-313327A2.txt  

Released: 04/02/2012. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 3/26/2012. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-313346A1.pdf  DOC-313346A1.txt  

Released: 04/02/2012. NOTICE OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED. (DA No. 12-504). (Dkt No 12-49 ). WCB . Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Jodie May at (202) 418-0913  DA-12-504A1.doc  DA-12-504A1.pdf  DA-12-504A1.txt  

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COVE AND DAISY, ARKANSAS, ET. AL, FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS. Deleted eighteen vacant allotments in various communities in Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin. (Dkt No. 11-147 ). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 04/02/2012 by R&O. (DA No. 12-513). MB   DA-12-513A1.doc  DA-12-513A1.pdf  DA-12-513A1.txt  

ASBURY AND MAQUOKETA, IOWA AND MINERAL POINT, WISCONSIN, FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS. Dismissed the Petition for Rule Making in this proceeding. Dismissed as moot the Order to Show Cause. (Dkt No. 08-150 RM-11390 ). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 04/02/2012 by R&O. (DA No. 12-512). MB   DA-12-512A1.doc  DA-12-512A1.pdf  DA-12-512A1.txt  

UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO. Denied the Extension Application and the Waiver Request. Declared Montevallo's license to operate Station WND520 automatically terminated as of November 1, 2011. Action by: Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 03/30/2012 by MO&O. (DA No. 12-515). WTB   DA-12-515A1.doc  DA-12-515A1.pdf  DA-12-515A1.txt  

MONTGOMERY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. Denied the Extension Application. Declared the license automatically terminated as of November 1, 2011. Action by: Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 03/30/2012 by MO&O. (DA No. 12-516). WTB   DA-12-516A1.doc  DA-12-516A1.pdf  DA-12-516A1.txt  

NORTHEAST TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE. Dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration of the December 7, 2011 action. Action by: Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 12-517). WTB   DA-12-517A1.doc  DA-12-517A1.pdf  DA-12-517A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MARCH 30, 2012, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 62:

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INTERNATIONAL BUREAU RELEASES 2010 YEAR-END CIRCUIT STATUS REPORT FOR U.S. FACILITIES-BASED INTERNATIONAL COMMON CARRIERS. Data Reflects Continued Strong Growth of Total Capacity Used. News Release. News Media Contact: David Strickland at (202) 418-0977 IB . Contact Cathy Hsu at (202) 418-2114, email: Cathy.Hsu@fcc.gov  DOC-313337A1.doc  DOC-313337A2.pdf  DOC-313337A1.pdf  DOC-313337A1.txt  DOC-313337A2.txt  

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Released: 03/30/2012. THE CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PETITION FOR EXPEDITED DECLARATORY RULING FROM SOUNDBITE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (DA No. 12-511). (Dkt No 02-278 ). Comments Due: 04/30/2012. Reply Comments Due: 05/15/2012. CGB . Contact: Richard D. Smith at (717) 338-2797  DA-12-511A1.doc  DA-12-511A1.pdf  DA-12-511A1.txt  

Released: 03/30/2012. NOTICE OF EFFECTIVE DATE OF NEW IP CLOSED CAPTIONING RULES. (DA No. 12-505). (Dkt No 11-154 ). MB . Contact: Diana Sokolow at (202) 418-2120 or Jeffrey Neumann at (202) 418-7000  DA-12-505A1.doc  DA-12-505A1.pdf  DA-12-505A1.txt  

Released: 03/30/2012. MEDIA BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON INTERPRETATION OF THE TERMS "MULTICHANNEL VIDEO PROGRAMMING DISTRIBUTOR" AND "CHANNEL" AS RAISED IN PENDING PROGRAM ACCESS COMPLAINT PROCEEDING. (DA No. 12-507). Comments Due: 04/30/2012. Reply Comments Due: 05/30/2012. MB . Contact: David Konczal at (202) 418-2120, email: David.Konczal@fcc.gov or Diana Sokolow at (202) 418- 2120, email: Diana.Sokolow@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov  DA-12-507A1.doc  DA-12-507A1.pdf  DA-12-507A1.txt  

Released: 03/30/2012. COMMENTS INVITED ON APPLICATION OF AT&T SERVICES, INC. ON BEHALF OF BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.; ET AL. TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 12-508). (Dkt No 12-78 ). Comments Due: 04/30/2012. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov or Rodney McDonald at (202) 418-7513, email: Rodney.McDonald@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-12-508A1.doc  DA-12-508A1.pdf  DA-12-508A1.txt  

Released: 03/30/2012. COMMENTS INVITED ON APPLICATION OF AT&T SERVICES, INC. ON BEHALF OF BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.; ILLINOIS BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY; INDIANA BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC.; ET AL. TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 12-509). (Dkt No 12-79 ). Comments Due: 04/30/2012. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov or Rodney McDonald at (202) 418-7513, email: Rodney.McDonald@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-12-509A1.doc  DA-12-509A1.pdf  DA-12-509A1.txt  

Released: 03/30/2012. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON REQUEST BY SPRINT NEXTEL CORPORATION FOR WAIVER OF SECTION 90.209 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. (DA No. 12-506). (Dkt No 12-82 ). Comments Due: 04/30/2012. WTB . Contact: Brian Regan at (202) 418-2849, email: Brian.Regan@fcc.gov  DA-12-506A1.doc  DA-12-506A1.pdf  DA-12-506A1.txt  

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VISION LATINA BROADCASTING, INC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $500 to Vision Latina Broadcasting, Inc. for violation of the public inspection file and main studio staffing rules. Action by: Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/30/2012 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 12-481). EB   DA-12-481A1.doc  DA-12-481A1.pdf  DA-12-481A1.txt  

DES MOINES HEARST TELEVISION INC. Dismissed the application as defective without prejudice to refiling. Action by: Chief, Systems Analysis Branch, Satellite Division, International Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 12-510). IB   DA-12-510A1.doc  DA-12-510A1.pdf  DA-12-510A1.txt  

SKYBRIDGE SPECTRUM FOUNDATION ON REQUEST FOR INSPECTION OF RECORDS. Denied the New Application for Review. Dismissed as moot the Original Application for Review. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/29/2012 by MO&O. (FCC No. 12-35). OGC   FCC-12-35A1.doc  FCC-12-35A1.pdf  FCC-12-35A1.txt  

ERRATUM - JULY 3, 2012 ANNUAL ACCESS CHARGE TARIFF FILINGS. Issued an Erratum correcting, Order, DA 12-482, released March 28, 2012. Action by: Acting Chief, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Comments Due: 05/29/2012. Reply Comments Due: 06/05/2012 by ERRATUM. WCB   DOC-313344A1.doc  DOC-313344A1.pdf  DOC-313344A1.txt