fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 31 No. 115
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



June 14, 2012


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE JUNE 13, 2012, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC RESPONDS TO EVER INCREASING APPLICATIONS FOR NEW WIRELESS DEVICES; ANNOUNCES AGENCY WILL CONSIDER WAYS TO ENHANCE EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM. News Release. Adopted: 06/13/2012. News Media Contact: Bruce Romano at (202) 418-2124, email: Bruce.Romano@fcc.gov OET . Contact Hugh L. Van Tuyl at (202) 418-7506, email: Hugh.VanTuyl@fcc.gov  DOC-314614A1.doc  DOC-314614A2.doc  DOC-314614A3.doc  DOC-314614A4.doc  DOC-314614A5.doc  DOC-314614A6.doc  DOC-314614A7.doc  DOC-314614A1.pdf  DOC-314614A2.pdf  DOC-314614A3.pdf  DOC-314614A4.pdf  DOC-314614A5.pdf  DOC-314614A6.pdf  DOC-314614A7.pdf  DOC-314614A1.txt  DOC-314614A2.txt  DOC-314614A3.txt  DOC-314614A4.txt  DOC-314614A5.txt  DOC-314614A6.txt  DOC-314614A7.txt  

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION PROPOSES PLAN TO IMPROVE SPECTRUM EFFICIENCY AND PROMOTE USE OF 4.9 GHZ BAND FOR BROADBAND COMMUNICATIONS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS. News Release. (Dkt No 06-229 07-100 06-150 ). Adopted: 06/13/2012. News Media Contact: Lauren Kravetz at (202) 418-7944, Lauren.Kravetz @fcc.gov PSHSB . 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-314613A1.doc  DOC-314613A2.doc  DOC-314613A3.doc  DOC-314613A4.doc  DOC-314613A5.doc  DOC-314613A6.doc  DOC-314613A1.pdf  DOC-314613A2.pdf  DOC-314613A3.pdf  DOC-314613A4.pdf  DOC-314613A5.pdf  DOC-314613A6.pdf  DOC-314613A1.txt  DOC-314613A2.txt  DOC-314613A3.txt  DOC-314613A4.txt  DOC-314613A5.txt  DOC-314613A6.txt  

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: TEL-01565 Released: 06/14/2012. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 12-938). IB . Contact: (202) 418-1460  DA-12-938A1.pdf  DA-12-938A1.txt  

Report No: 47759 Released: 06/14/2012. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-314604A1.pdf  DOC-314604A2.txt  

Report No: 27759 Released: 06/14/2012. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-314603A1.pdf  DOC-314603A2.txt  

Released: 06/14/2012. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB . Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-314623A1.pdf  DOC-314623A1.txt  

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PREPARED REMARKS OF CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI, OSTP EXECUTIVE ORDER/U.S. IGNITE LAUNCH EVENT, WASHINGTON, D.C. OCHJG   DOC-314625A1.doc  DOC-314625A1.pdf  DOC-314625A1.txt  

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BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION. Notified Birach Broadcasting Corporation of this Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for operating at times other than those specified in its license. by NALF. Action by: District Director, Detroit Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 06/14/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-927). EB   DA-12-927A1.doc  DA-12-927A1.pdf  DA-12-927A1.txt  

GATEWAY TELECOM LLC DBA STRATUSWAVE COMMUNICATIONS, ET AL, APPLICATION FOR COMMISSION CONSENT TO LONG-TERM DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE ARRANGEMENTS FOR EDUCATIONAL BROADBAND SERVICE STATIONS WQCI646, WQCN270, AND WQCN711. Acted on a series of interconnected wireless license applications and petitions. by MO&O. Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 06/13/2012 by Order on Reconsideration. (DA No. 12-936). WTB   DA-12-936A1.doc  DA-12-936A1.pdf  DA-12-936A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JUNE 13, 2012, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 114:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 06/13/2012. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF LITERATURE REVIEW OF RESEARCH ON CRITICAL INFORMATION NEEDS AND MARKET ENTRY BARRIERS, TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2012, 9:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. (DA No. 12-935). (Dkt No 12-30 ). OCBO . Contact: Daniel Margolis at (202) 418-1377, email: Daniel.Margolis@fcc.gov  DA-12-935A1.doc  DA-12-935A1.pdf  DA-12-935A1.txt  

Released: 06/13/2012. ERRATUM - WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ANNOUNCES DEADLINES FOR COMMENTS ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTION METHODOLOGY FNPRM. (Dkt No 06-122 09-51 ) Issued an Erratum correcting Public Notice, DA 12-905, released June 7, 2012. WCB   DOC-314619A1.doc  DOC-314619A1.pdf  DOC-314619A1.txt  

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SECTIONS 2.925 AND 2.926 OF THE RULES REGARDING GRANTEE CODES FOR CERTIFIED RADIOFREQUENCY EQUIPMENT. The FCC Responds To Ever Increasing Applications For New Wireless Devices; Announces Agency Will Consider Ways To Enhance Equipment Authorization Program. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 06/13/2012 by ORDER. (FCC No. 12-60). OET   FCC-12-60A1.doc  FCC-12-60A2.doc  FCC-12-60A3.doc  FCC-12-60A4.doc  FCC-12-60A5.doc  FCC-12-60A6.doc  FCC-12-60A1.pdf  FCC-12-60A2.pdf  FCC-12-60A3.pdf  FCC-12-60A4.pdf  FCC-12-60A5.pdf  FCC-12-60A6.pdf  FCC-12-60A1.txt  FCC-12-60A2.txt  FCC-12-60A3.txt  FCC-12-60A4.txt  FCC-12-60A5.txt  FCC-12-60A6.txt  

JOHN R. QUAIN ON REQUEST FOR INSPECTION OF RECORDS. Denied the Application for Review. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 06/11/2012 by MO&O. (FCC No. 12-58). OGC   FCC-12-58A1.doc  FCC-12-58A1.pdf  FCC-12-58A1.txt  

AMENDMENT OF PART 90 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES: IMPLEMENTING A NATIONWIDE, BROADBAND, INTEROPERABLE PUBLIC SAFETY NETWORK IN THE 700 MHZ BAND; SERVICE RULES FOR THE 698-746, 747-762 AND 777-792 MHZ BANDS. The Federal Communications Commission Proposes Plan To Improve Spectrum Efficiency And Promote Use of 4.9 GHZ Band For Broadband Communications For First Responders And Public Safety Officials. by 4TH R&O and 5th FNPRM. (Dkt No. 06-229 07-100 06-150 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 06/13/2012 by R&O/NPRM. (FCC No. 12-61). PSHSB   FCC-12-61A1.doc  FCC-12-61A2.doc  FCC-12-61A3.doc  FCC-12-61A4.doc  FCC-12-61A5.doc  FCC-12-61A6.doc  FCC-12-61A1.pdf  FCC-12-61A2.pdf  FCC-12-61A3.pdf  FCC-12-61A4.pdf  FCC-12-61A5.pdf  FCC-12-61A6.pdf  FCC-12-61A1.txt  FCC-12-61A2.txt  FCC-12-61A3.txt  FCC-12-61A4.txt  FCC-12-61A5.txt  FCC-12-61A6.txt  

I-WIRELESS, LLC AND CRICKET COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the Amended i-wireless ETC Petition and the Amended Cricket ETC Petition for the purpose of providing Lifeline services in certain states, with conditions. (Dkt No. 09-197 ). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 06/13/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-934). WCB   DA-12-934A1.doc  DA-12-934A1.pdf  DA-12-934A1.txt