fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 26 No. 147
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



August 1, 2007


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE JULY 31, 2007, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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FCC REVISES 700 MHZ RULES TO ADVANCE INTEROPERABLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS AND PROMOTE WIRELESS BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT. The FCC revised the 700 MHz band plan and service rules to promote the creation of a nationwide, interoperable broadband network for public safety and to facilitate the availability of new and innovative wireless broadband services for consumers. News Release. (Dkt No 06-150). Adopted: 07/31/2007. News Media Contact: Chelsea Fallon at (202) 418-7991 or Robert Kenny at (202) 418-2668 WTB. Contact Paul D'Ari at (202) 418-1550, email: Paul.Dari@fcc.gov or Jeff Cohen at (202) 418-0799, email: Jeff.Cohen@fcc.gov, or Paul Moon at (202) 418-1793, email: Paul.Moon@fcc.gov  DOC-275669A1.doc  DOC-275669A2.doc  DOC-275669A3.doc  DOC-275669A4.doc  DOC-275669A5.doc  DOC-275669A6.doc  DOC-275669A1.pdf  DOC-275669A2.pdf  DOC-275669A3.pdf  DOC-275669A4.pdf  DOC-275669A5.pdf  DOC-275669A6.pdf  DOC-275669A1.txt  DOC-275669A2.txt  DOC-275669A3.txt  DOC-275669A4.txt  DOC-275669A5.txt  DOC-275669A6.txt

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Report No: 2823 Released: 08/01/2007. PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDING. (Dkt No 03-44). CGB  DOC-275662A1.doc  DOC-275662A1.pdf  DOC-275662A1.txt

Report No: SES-00951 Released: 08/01/2007. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION RE: ACTIONS TAKEN. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-275677A1.pdf  DOC-275677A1.txt

Report No: SES-00950 Released: 08/01/2007. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES RE: SATELLITE RADIO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-275675A1.pdf  DOC-275675A1.txt

Report No: 4085 Released: 08/01/2007. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: ACTIONS ON PENDING APPLICATIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-275631A1.pdf  DOC-275631A1.txt

Report No: 1773 Released: 08/01/2007. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-275639A1.pdf  DOC-275639A1.txt

Report No: 46540 Released: 08/01/2007. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-275630A2.txt  DOC-275630A1.pdf

Report No: 26540 Released: 08/01/2007. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-275629A2.txt  DOC-275629A1.pdf

Released: 08/01/2007. FEE DECISIONS OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. (DA No. 07-3489). (Dkt No 86-285). OMD. Contact: (202) 418-1995  DA-07-3489A1.doc  DA-07-3489A1.pdf  DA-07-3489A1.txt

Released: 08/01/2007. 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-275663A1.pdf  DOC-275663A1.txt

Released: 08/01/2007. 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-275664A1.pdf  DOC-275664A1.txt

Report No: 3343 Released: 08/01/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. PSHSB  DOC-275646A1.pdf  DOC-275646A1.txt

Report No: 3339 Released: 08/01/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. PSHSB  DOC-275637A1.pdf  DOC-275637A1.txt

Report No: 3341 Released: 08/01/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB  DOC-275644A1.pdf  DOC-275644A1.txt

Report No: 3337 Released: 08/01/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB  DOC-275635A1.pdf  DOC-275635A1.txt

Report No: 3351 Released: 08/01/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. PSHSB  DOC-275660A1.pdf  DOC-275660A1.txt

Report No: 3349 Released: 08/01/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. PSHSB  DOC-275658A1.pdf  DOC-275658A1.txt

Report No: 3345 Released: 08/01/2007. 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-275652A1.pdf  DOC-275652A1.txt

Report No: 3347 Released: 08/01/2007. 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-275653A1.pdf  DOC-275653A1.txt

Report No: 3342 Released: 08/01/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB  DOC-275643A1.pdf  DOC-275643A1.txt

Report No: 3338 Released: 08/01/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-275638A1.pdf  DOC-275638A1.txt

Report No: 3340 Released: 08/01/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-275642A1.pdf  DOC-275642A1.txt

Report No: 3336 Released: 08/01/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-275636A1.pdf  DOC-275636A1.txt

Report No: 3350 Released: 08/01/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB  DOC-275659A1.pdf  DOC-275659A1.txt

Report No: 3348 Released: 08/01/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB  DOC-275657A1.pdf  DOC-275657A1.txt

Report No: 3344 Released: 08/01/2007. 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-275654A1.pdf  DOC-275654A1.txt

Report No: 3346 Released: 08/01/2007. 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-275655A1.pdf  DOC-275655A1.txt

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LDC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/31/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-3487). CGB  DA-07-3487A1.doc  DA-07-3487A1.pdf  DA-07-3487A1.txt

TALKNSPORTS, INC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $5,000 to Talknsports, Inc., licensee of station WKFL, Bushnell, FL for failure to notify the Commission and submit a written request to discontinue operations for more than 30 days. Action by: Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/30/2007 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 07-3444). EB  DA-07-3444A1.doc  DA-07-3444A1.pdf  DA-07-3444A1.txt

ORA ROBERTS SMALLWOOD, III. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $18,000 to Ora Roberts Smallwood, III, licensee of AM radio station WCRR in Rural Retreat, VA for failure to maintain operational receiving equipment for required EAS monitoring functions, and other matters. Action by: Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/30/2007 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 07-3442). EB  DA-07-3442A1.doc  DA-07-3442A1.pdf  DA-07-3442A1.txt

RAMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $20,000 to Rama Communications, Inc., licensee of station WKIQ, in Eustis, FL for failure to maintain full-time managerial and staff personnel at the main studio during normal business hours, and other matters. Action by: Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/30/2007 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 07-3443). EB  DA-07-3443A1.doc  DA-07-3443A1.pdf  DA-07-3443A1.txt

RADIO WESTFIELD. Dismissed the Application. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 07-3492). MB  DA-07-3492A1.doc  DA-07-3492A1.pdf  DA-07-3492A1.txt

SUN MOUNTAIN, INC. AND MR. ED THURNER. Denied the informal objection and granted the application for renewal of license of Station KBSR(AM), Laurel, Montana. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 07-3493). MB  DA-07-3493A1.doc  DA-07-3493A1.pdf  DA-07-3493A1.txt

THOMAS H. MURPHY. Granted the petitions. Dismissed the application. Action by: Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 07-3495). WTB  DA-07-3495A1.doc  DA-07-3495A1.pdf  DA-07-3495A1.txt

COLORADO MATERIALS HOLDING CORPORATION. Granted the Petition for Further Reconsideration. Action by: Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 07/31/2007 by Order on Reconsideration. (DA No. 07-3494). WTB  DA-07-3494A1.doc  DA-07-3494A1.pdf  DA-07-3494A1.txt

PAPPAMAL WELLINGTON KURIAN. Initiated a proceeding to modify the license of Pappamal Wellington Kurian for Industrial/Business Pool Station WPYC727, Fort Worth, Texas. Propose to replace its authorized frequency pair 483/486.575 MHz with frequency pair 483/486.150 MHz. Action by: Deputy Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 07/31/2007 by Order Proposing Modificat. (DA No. 07-3496). WTB  DA-07-3496A1.doc  DA-07-3496A1.pdf  DA-07-3496A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JULY 31, 2007, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 146:

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FCC COMMISSIONER JONATHAN S. ADELSTEIN ANNOUNCES STAFF CHANGE. News Release. News Media Contact: Barry Ohlson at (202) 418-2300, e-mail: barry.ohlson@fcc.gov CMMR  DOC-275667A1.doc  DOC-275667A1.pdf  DOC-275667A1.txt

JOINT STATEMENT BY FCC COMMISSIONER MICHAEL J. COPPS AND JONATHAN S. ADELSTEIN ON RELEASE OF MEDIA OWNERSHIP STUDIES. STMT. News Media Contact: Rick Chessen at (202) 418-2000; email: Rick.Chessen@fcc.gov CMMR. Contact Rudy Brioche at (202) 418-2300, email: Rudy.Brioche@fcc.gov  DOC-275674A1.doc  DOC-275674A1.pdf  DOC-275674A1.txt

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Released: 07/31/2007. FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON RESEARCH STUDIES ON MEDIA OWNERSHIP. (DA No. 07-3470). (Dkt No 00-244, 01-235 , 01-317). MB. Contact: Michelle Connolly at (202) 418-1503, TTY: (202) 418-7172 or (888) 835-5322. News Media Contact: Mary Diamond at (202) 418-2388  DA-07-3470A1.doc  DA-07-3470A1.pdf  DA-07-3470A10.pdf  DA-07-3470A11.pdf  DA-07-3470A2.pdf  DA-07-3470A3.pdf  DA-07-3470A4.pdf  DA-07-3470A5.pdf  DA-07-3470A6.pdf  DA-07-3470A7.pdf  DA-07-3470A8.pdf  DA-07-3470A9.pdf  DA-07-3470A1.txt  DA-07-3470A10.txt  DA-07-3470A11.txt  DA-07-3470A2.txt  DA-07-3470A3.txt  DA-07-3470A4.txt  DA-07-3470A5.txt  DA-07-3470A6.txt  DA-07-3470A7.txt  DA-07-3470A8.txt  DA-07-3470A9.txt

Released: 07/31/2007. THE OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF REPORTS OF INITIAL MEASUREMENTS ON TV WHITE SPACE DEVICES. (DA No. 07-3457). (Dkt No 04-186). Comments Due: 08/15/2007. Reply Comments Due: 08/27/2007. OET. Contact: Alan Stillwell at (202) 418-2925, email: Alan.Stillwell@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Clyde Ensslin at (202) 418-0506  DA-07-3457A1.doc  DA-07-3457A1.pdf  DA-07-3457A1.txt

Released: 07/31/2007. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF INTER-TEL NETSOLUTIONS, INC. FROM INTER-TEL (DELAWARE), INC. TO MITEL NETWORKS CORPORATION. (DA No. 07-3488). (Dkt No 07-158) STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 08/14/2007. Reply Comments Due: 08/21/2007. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Jodie May at (202) 418-0913.  DA-07-3488A1.doc  DA-07-3488A1.pdf  DA-07-3488A1.txt

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MEXICO MARKETING, LLC. Notified Mexico Marketing, LLC of its Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $1,133,000 for delivering at least 209 unsolicited advertisements to the telephone facsimile machines of at least 45 consumers. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 07/31/2007 by NALF. (FCC No. 07-133). EB  FCC-07-133A1.doc  FCC-07-133A1.pdf  FCC-07-133A1.txt

BROADCAST MEDIA SATELLITE, INC. Letter from the Commission requesting to determine the current status of the facility and whether the license has been abandoned. Action by: Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 07-3486). IB  DA-07-3486A1.doc  DA-07-3486A1.pdf  DA-07-3486A1.txt

INITIAL EVALUATION OF THE PERFORMANCE OF PROTOTYPE TV-BAND WHITE SPACE DEVICES. OET Report -Initial Evaluation of the Performance of Prototype TV-Band White Spaces Devices. (Dkt No. 04-186). Action by: Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology by REPORT. OET  DOC-275666A1.pdf  DOC-275666A2.pdf  DOC-275666A1.txt  DOC-275666A2.txt

DIRECT-PICKUP INTERFERENCE TESTS OF THREE CONSUMER DIGITAL CABLE TELEVISION RECEIVERS AVAILABLE IN 2005. OET Report - Direct-pickup Interference Tests of Three Consumer Digital Cable Television Receivers Available in 2005. (Dkt No. 04-186). Action by: Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology by REPORT. OET  DOC-275668A1.doc  DOC-275668A1.pdf  DOC-275668A1.txt

SPEEDUSNY.COM AND IDT SPECTRUM, LLC. Granted the M2Z objection in part and denied it in part, denied SpeedUSNY's request for a finding that Station WLT379 is providing substantial service, and addressed other matters. Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 07/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-3490). WTB  DA-07-3490A1.doc  DA-07-3490A1.pdf  DA-07-3490A1.txt