fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 26 No. 34
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



February 21, 2007


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: SES-00903 Released: 02/21/2007. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION RE: ACTIONS TAKEN. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719; TTY (202) 418-2555  DOC-270712A1.pdf  DOC-270712A1.txt

Report No: SES-00902 Released: 02/21/2007. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES RE: SATELLITE RADIO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719; TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-270711A1.pdf  DOC-270711A1.txt

Report No: 4068 Released: 02/21/2007. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: ACTIONS ON PENDING APPLICATIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-270615A1.pdf  DOC-270615A1.txt

Report No: 1757 Released: 02/21/2007. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-270616A1.pdf  DOC-270616A1.txt

Released: 02/21/2007. NEWS CORPORATION, THE DIRECTV GROUP, INC. AND LIBERTY MEDIA CORPORATION, PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. (DA No. 07-637). (Dkt No 07-18) Petitions Due: March 23, 2007, Responses/Oppositions to Petitions Due: 04/09/2007. Comments Due: 03/23/2007. Reply Comments Due: 04/09/2007. MB. Contact: Royce Sherlock at (202) 418-2330 or Patrick Webre at (202) 418-7200  DA-07-637A1.doc  DA-07-637A1.pdf  DA-07-637A1.txt

Report No: 46427 Released: 02/21/2007. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-270614A2.txt  DOC-270614A1.pdf

Report No: 26427 Released: 02/21/2007. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-270613A2.txt  DOC-270613A1.pdf

Released: 02/21/2007. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Jason Brown at (202) 418-0310  DOC-270685A1.pdf  DOC-270685A1.txt

Released: 02/21/2007. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Jason Brown at (202) 418-0310  DOC-270686A1.pdf  DOC-270686A1.txt

Report No: 2945 Released: 02/21/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. PSHSB  DOC-270673A1.pdf  DOC-270673A1.txt

Report No: 2941 Released: 02/21/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. PSHSB  DOC-270659A1.pdf  DOC-270659A1.txt

Report No: 2943 Released: 02/21/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB  DOC-270670A1.pdf  DOC-270670A1.txt

Released: 02/21/2007. NEBRASKA STATE INTEROPERABILITY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO HOLD SECOND MEETING. (DA No. 07-784). PSHSB  DA-07-784A1.doc  DA-07-784A1.pdf  DA-07-784A1.txt

Report No: 2939 Released: 02/21/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB  DOC-270657A1.pdf  DOC-270657A1.txt

Report No: 2949 Released: 02/21/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. PSHSB  DOC-270684A1.pdf  DOC-270684A1.txt

Report No: 2947 Released: 02/21/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. PSHSB  DOC-270682A1.pdf  DOC-270682A1.txt

Released: 02/21/2007. REGION 30 (NEW YORK - ALBANY) PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEES TO HOLD 700 MHZ REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING AND 800 MHZ NPSPAC REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING MEETINGS. (DA No. 07-785). (Dkt No 90-394). PSHSB  DA-07-785A1.doc  DA-07-785A1.pdf  DA-07-785A1.txt

Released: 02/21/2007. REGION 54 (SOUTHERN LAKE MICHIGAN) PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEES TO HOLD 700 MHZ PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING AND 800 MHZ NPSPAC PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETINGS. (DA No. 07-786). (Dkt No 89-363). PSHSB  DA-07-786A1.doc  DA-07-786A1.pdf  DA-07-786A1.txt

Report No: 2951 Released: 02/21/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, AND DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB  DOC-270699A1.pdf  DOC-270699A1.txt

Report No: 2953 Released: 02/21/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASE NOTIFICATIONS, DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY ANNUAL REPORTS ACTION. PSHSB  DOC-270704A1.pdf  DOC-270704A1.txt

Released: 02/21/2007. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-270661A1.pdf  DOC-270661A1.txt

Report No: 2944 Released: 02/21/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB  DOC-270671A1.pdf  DOC-270671A1.txt

Report No: 2940 Released: 02/21/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-270660A1.pdf  DOC-270660A1.txt

Report No: 2942 Released: 02/21/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-270666A1.pdf  DOC-270666A1.txt

Report No: 2938 Released: 02/21/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-270658A1.pdf  DOC-270658A1.txt

Report No: 2948 Released: 02/21/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB  DOC-270683A1.pdf  DOC-270683A1.txt

Report No: 2946 Released: 02/21/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB  DOC-270681A1.pdf  DOC-270681A1.txt

Report No: 2950 Released: 02/21/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, AND DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-270700A1.pdf  DOC-270700A1.txt

Report No: 2954 Released: 02/21/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASE NOTIFICATIONS, DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY ANNUAL REPORTS ACTION. WTB  DOC-270706A1.pdf  DOC-270706A1.txt

Report No: 2952 Released: 02/21/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASE NOTIFICATIONS, DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY ANNUAL REPORTS ACTION. WTB  DOC-270705A1.pdf  DOC-270705A1.txt

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IDT CORPORATION. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 02/15/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-728). CGB  DA-07-728A1.doc  DA-07-728A1.pdf  DA-07-728A1.txt

CORDIA COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 02/15/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-724). CGB  DA-07-724A1.doc  DA-07-724A1.pdf  DA-07-724A1.txt

ACCERIS COMMUNICATIONS. Resolved the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 02/15/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-726). CGB  DA-07-726A1.doc  DA-07-726A1.pdf  DA-07-726A1.txt

ONELINK COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 02/15/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-723). CGB  DA-07-723A1.doc  DA-07-723A1.pdf  DA-07-723A1.txt

BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 02/15/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-727). CGB  DA-07-727A1.doc  DA-07-727A1.pdf  DA-07-727A1.txt

U.S. TELECOM LONG DISTANCE, INC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 02/15/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-722). CGB  DA-07-722A1.doc  DA-07-722A1.pdf  DA-07-722A1.txt

COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK BILLING, INC. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 02/15/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-725). CGB  DA-07-725A1.doc  DA-07-725A1.pdf  DA-07-725A1.txt

RANGE PAGING, INC. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for FM Translator Station K280AT, Ely, Minnesota for failure to timely file its license renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-777). MB  DA-07-777A1.doc  DA-07-777A1.pdf  DA-07-777A1.txt

VALLEY PUBLIC RADIO, INC. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for FM Translator Station K205AZ, Glenwood Springs, Colorado for failure to timely file its license renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-780). MB  DA-07-780A1.doc  DA-07-780A1.pdf  DA-07-780A1.txt

SWAN HILL T.V, INC. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for FM Translator Station K216BE, Ferndale, Montana for failure to timely file its license renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-781). MB  DA-07-781A1.doc  DA-07-781A1.pdf  DA-07-781A1.txt

NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for FM Translator Station K232BC, Mankato, Minnesota for failure to timely file its license renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-773). MB  DA-07-773A1.doc  DA-07-773A1.pdf  DA-07-773A1.txt

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #283. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Station KDXL(FM), St. Louis Park, Minnesota for failure to timely file its license renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-775). MB  DA-07-775A1.doc  DA-07-775A1.pdf  DA-07-775A1.txt

THE LAKE HILL TRANSLATOR GROUP. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for FM Translator Station K264AG, Dillon, Colorado for failure to timely file its license renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-778). MB  DA-07-778A1.doc  DA-07-778A1.pdf  DA-07-778A1.txt

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY-IDAHO. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for FM Translator Station K220GV, West Yellowstone, Montana for failure to timely file its license renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-776). MB  DA-07-776A1.doc  DA-07-776A1.pdf  DA-07-776A1.txt

NORTH FORK CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for FM Translator Station K219AH, Paonia & Hotchkiss, Colorado for failure to timely file its license renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-779). MB  DA-07-779A1.doc  DA-07-779A1.pdf  DA-07-779A1.txt

JEFFERSON COUNTY DISASTER & EMERGENCY SERVICES. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Low Power FM Station KESW-LP, Whitehall, Montana for failure to timely file its license renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-782). MB  DA-07-782A1.doc  DA-07-782A1.pdf  DA-07-782A1.txt

SAN MIGUEL EDUCATIONAL FUND, INC. Issued a $7,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Station KOTO(FM), and FM Translator Stations K207AS, K207AT, K288BM, and K207AU for failure to timely file license renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-774). MB  DA-07-774A1.doc  DA-07-774A1.pdf  DA-07-774A1.txt

ROBERT E. GRIFFIN RE: APPLICATION FOR FIRST CLASS RADIOTELEGRAPH OPERATOR'S CERTIFICATE. Denied the waiver request. Dismissed the application. Action by: Deputy Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 07-783). WTB  DA-07-783A1.doc  DA-07-783A1.pdf  DA-07-783A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED FEBRUARY 20, 2007, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 33:

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NEWS RELEASES

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"LIFELINE ACROSS AMERICA" WORKING GROUP ANNOUNCES ENHANCEMENTS TO OUTREACH ON LIFELINE AND LINK-UP. FCC/NARUC/NASUCA Working Group Implements Plan to Publicize Discounted Phone Rates for Low-Income Households. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, email: Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov CGB  DOC-270687A1.doc  DOC-270687A1.pdf  DOC-270687A1.txt

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Released: 02/20/2007. NOTICE OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED. (DA No. 07-771). (Dkt No 07-4). WCB. Contact: Cecilia Seppings at (202) 418-1588 or Kimberly Jackson at (202) 418-7393  DA-07-771A1.doc  DA-07-771A1.pdf  DA-07-771A1.txt

Released: 02/20/2007. FCC CONDITIONALLY GRANTS QWEST FORBEARANCE RELIEF FROM DOMINANT CARRIER REGULATION OF IN-REGION, INTERSTATE, INTERLATA TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES PROVIDED ON AN INTEGRATED BASIS. (Dkt No 05-333). (FCC No. 07-12). WCB. Contact: William Kehoe at (202) 418-7122, email: William.Kehoe@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov  FCC-07-12A1.doc  FCC-07-12A2.doc  FCC-07-12A1.pdf  FCC-07-12A2.pdf  FCC-07-12A1.txt  FCC-07-12A2.txt

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ZUNI COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Station KSHI(FM), Zuni, New Mexico for failure to timely file its license renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-750). MB  DA-07-750A1.doc  DA-07-750A1.pdf  DA-07-750A1.txt

AMERICAN ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Station KHOB(AM), Hobbs, New Mexico for failure to timely file its license renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-746). MB  DA-07-746A1.doc  DA-07-746A1.pdf  DA-07-746A1.txt

LUNA COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Station KDEM(FM), Deming, New Mexico for failure to timely file its license renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-749). MB  DA-07-749A1.doc  DA-07-749A1.pdf  DA-07-749A1.txt

CARIBOU COUNTY TV ASSOCIATION. Issued a $4,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for FM translator Stations K296AQ, K292AR and K288AS for failure to timely file license renewal applications. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-751). MB  DA-07-751A1.doc  DA-07-751A1.pdf  DA-07-751A1.txt

RED MESA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 27. Issued a $7,000 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Station KRMH(FM), Red Mesa, Arizona for failure to timely file renewal application and unauthorized operation. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-747). MB  DA-07-747A1.doc  DA-07-747A1.pdf  DA-07-747A1.txt

BLACK HILLS CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for FM translator Station K292DN, Newcastle, Wyoming for failure to timely file its license renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-748). MB  DA-07-748A1.doc  DA-07-748A1.pdf  DA-07-748A1.txt

LEWIS AND CLARK TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION. Issued a $7,000 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for FM translator Station K288EU, Lewiston and Clark, Idaho for failure to timely file renewal application and unauthorized operation. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-745). MB  DA-07-745A1.doc  DA-07-745A1.pdf  DA-07-745A1.txt

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CABLE TELEVISION CONSUMER PROTECTION AND COMPETITION ACT OF 1992, DEVELOPMENT OF COMPETITION AND DIVERSITY IN VIDEO PROGRAMMING DISTRIBUTION: SECTION 628(C)(5) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT, SUNSET OF EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT. Seek comment on whether or not the program access exclusive contract prohibition should sunset. Seek comment on whether and how procedures from resolving program access disputes should be modified. (Dkt No. 07-29). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/07/2007 by NPRM. (FCC No. 07-7). MB  FCC-07-7A1.doc  FCC-07-7A1.pdf  FCC-07-7A1.txt