fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 26 No. 231
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



December 3, 2007


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 4101 Released: 12/03/2007. MEDIA BUREAU ACTIONS. MB  DOC-278588A1.doc  DOC-278588A1.pdf  DOC-278588A1.txt

Report No: 46624 Released: 12/03/2007. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-278584A2.txt  DOC-278584A1.pdf

Report No: 26624 Released: 12/03/2007. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-278583A2.txt  DOC-278583A1.pdf

Released: 12/03/2007. THE FCC'S PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU RELEASES 2007 EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM (EAS) HANDBOOKS. PSHSB. Contact: Bonny Gay at (202) 418-1228. News Media Contact: Robert Kenny at (202) 418-2668, Email: Robert.Kenny@fcc.gov  DOC-278628A1.doc  DOC-278628A1.pdf  DOC-278628A2.pdf  DOC-278628A3.pdf  DOC-278628A4.pdf  DOC-278628A5.pdf  DOC-278628A6.pdf  DOC-278628A7.pdf  DOC-278628A8.pdf  DOC-278628A9.pdf  DOC-278628A1.txt  DOC-278628A2.txt  DOC-278628A3.txt  DOC-278628A4.txt  DOC-278628A5.txt  DOC-278628A6.txt  DOC-278628A7.txt  DOC-278628A8.txt  DOC-278628A9.txt

Report No: NCD-1522 Released: 12/03/2007. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY QWEST. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-278602A1.doc  DOC-278602A1.pdf  DOC-278602A1.txt

Report No: NCD-1513A Released: 12/03/2007. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-278601A1.doc  DOC-278601A1.pdf  DOC-278601A1.txt

Released: 12/03/2007. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN ASSETS OF CAPITAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. TO MANHATTAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION D/B/A METROPOLITAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS. (DA No. 07-4861). (Dkt No 07-275). Comments Due: 12/17/2007. Reply Comments Due: 12/24/2007. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at 202 / 418-1394 or Jodie May at 202 / 418-0913.  DA-07-4861A1.doc  DA-07-4861A1.pdf  DA-07-4861A1.txt

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STATEMENT

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STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL J. COPPS CONGRATULATING COMMISSIONER JONATHAN S. ADELSTEIN ON HIS RENOMINATION by Statement. CMMR  DOC-278631A1.doc  DOC-278631A1.pdf  DOC-278631A1.txt

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TEXTS

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GOOD NEWS TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION. Issued a $250 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Station W220CR, Gouverneur, New York for failure to timely file renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by MO&O. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/30/2007 by NALF. (DA No. 07-4862). MB  DA-07-4862A1.doc  DA-07-4862A1.pdf  DA-07-4862A1.txt

ST. LUKE FOUNDATION. Issued a $7,000 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Station WSLX(FM), New Canaan, Connecticut for failure to timely file renewal application and unauthorized operation. Granted the application for renewal. by MO&O. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/30/2007 by NALF. (DA No. 07-4864). MB  DA-07-4864A1.doc  DA-07-4864A1.pdf  DA-07-4864A1.txt

KANE COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT # 1. Issued a $500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Station K269DQ, Orderville, Utah for failure to timely file renewal application and unauthorized operation. Granted the application for renewal. by MO&O. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/30/2007 by NALF. (DA No. 07-4863). MB  DA-07-4863A1.doc  DA-07-4863A1.pdf  DA-07-4863A1.txt

STEIN BROADCASTING CO., INC.. Issued a $14,000 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Stations KXOX(AM) and KXOX-FM, Sweetwater, Texas for failure to timely file renewal applications and unauthorized operation. Granted the applications for renewal. by MO&O. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/30/2007 by NALF. (DA No. 07-4865). MB  DA-07-4865A1.doc  DA-07-4865A1.pdf  DA-07-4865A1.txt

SEMIANNUAL REPORT OF FCC INSPECTOR GENERAL RELEASED. Action by: Inspector General by REPORT. OIG  DOC-278589A1.pdf  DOC-278589A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED NOVEMBER 30, 2007, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 230:

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NEWS RELEASES

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UPDATED AGENDA FOR DECEMBER 4, 2007 DTV CONSUMER EDUCATION WORKSHOP. News Release. News Media Contact: Pam Slipakoff at (202) 418-7705,: email: pam.slipakoff@fcc.gov or Lauren Patrich at (202) 418-7944 CGB. Contact Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511; e-mail: rosemary.kimball@fcc.gov  DOC-278614A1.doc  DOC-278614A1.pdf  DOC-278614A1.txt

FCC GRANTS APPLICATIONS FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF TRIBUNE COMPANY. News Release. (Dkt No 07-119). News Media Contact: Clyde Ensslin at (202) 418-0506, email: Clyde.Ensslin@fcc.gov MB  DOC-278619A1.doc  DOC-278619A1.pdf  DOC-278619A1.txt

FCC EXAMINING FORBEARANCE PETITION REVIEW PROCESS. News Release. (Dkt No 07-267). News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB. Contact Jonathan Reel at (202) 418-0637  DOC-278395A1.doc  DOC-278395A1.pdf  DOC-278395A1.txt

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STATEMENT

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STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER JONATHAN S. ADELSTEIN ON WHITE HOUSE INTENT TO RENOMINATE by Statement. CMMR  DOC-278625A1.doc  DOC-278625A1.pdf  DOC-278625A1.txt

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SPEECHES

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COMMISSIONER COPPS REMARKS AT THE CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN-JEWISH UNDERSTANDING OF SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY AWARDS DINNER. CMMR  DOC-278596A1.doc  DOC-278596A1.pdf  DOC-278596A1.txt

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TEXTS

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WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING COMPANY. Denied informal objection by Stephen H. Macek. Action by: Deputy Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 07-4852). MB  DA-07-4852A1.doc  DA-07-4852A1.pdf  DA-07-4852A1.txt

SHAREHOLDERS OF TRIBUNE COMPANY AND SAM ZELL, ET AL. Conditionally granted applications to transfer control of Tribune Company and its subsidiary licensees from the current shareholders to Sam Zell, et al. (Dkt No. 07-119). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 11/30/2007 by MO&O. (FCC No. 07-211). MB  FCC-07-211A1.doc  FCC-07-211A2.doc  FCC-07-211A3.doc  FCC-07-211A4.doc  FCC-07-211A5.doc  FCC-07-211A6.doc  FCC-07-211A1.pdf  FCC-07-211A2.pdf  FCC-07-211A3.pdf  FCC-07-211A4.pdf  FCC-07-211A5.pdf  FCC-07-211A6.pdf  FCC-07-211A1.txt  FCC-07-211A2.txt  FCC-07-211A3.txt  FCC-07-211A4.txt  FCC-07-211A5.txt  FCC-07-211A6.txt

CARRIAGE OF DIGITAL TELEVISION BROADCAST SIGNALS: AMENDMENT TO PART 76 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. The FCC Adopted Rules to Ensure all Cable Customers Receive Local TV Stations After the Digital Television Transition. by 3rd R&O and 3rd FNPRM. (Dkt No. 98-120). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/11/2007 by R&O/NPRM. (FCC No. 07-170). MB  FCC-07-170A1.doc  FCC-07-170A2.doc  FCC-07-170A3.doc  FCC-07-170A4.doc  FCC-07-170A5.doc  FCC-07-170A6.doc  FCC-07-170A1.pdf  FCC-07-170A2.pdf  FCC-07-170A3.pdf  FCC-07-170A4.pdf  FCC-07-170A5.pdf  FCC-07-170A6.pdf  FCC-07-170A1.txt  FCC-07-170A2.txt  FCC-07-170A3.txt  FCC-07-170A4.txt  FCC-07-170A5.txt  FCC-07-170A6.txt

PETITION TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS TO GOVERN PROCEEDINGS FOR FORBEARANCE UNDER SECTION 10 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT TO 1934, AS AMENDED. FCC Examining Forbearance Petition Review Process. (Dkt No. 07-267). Action by: the Commission. Comments Due: 03/07/2008. Reply Comments Due: 03/24/2008. Adopted: 11/27/2007 by NPRM. (FCC No. 07-202). WCB  FCC-07-202A1.doc  FCC-07-202A2.doc  FCC-07-202A3.doc  FCC-07-202A4.doc  FCC-07-202A5.doc  FCC-07-202A1.pdf  FCC-07-202A2.pdf  FCC-07-202A3.pdf  FCC-07-202A4.pdf  FCC-07-202A5.pdf  FCC-07-202A1.txt  FCC-07-202A2.txt  FCC-07-202A3.txt  FCC-07-202A4.txt  FCC-07-202A5.txt

INVESTIGATION OF CERTAIN 2007 ANNUAL ACCESS TARIFFS. Terminated the investigation set forth by Docket 07-10. Terminated Accounting Order applicable to those carriers with suspended tariffs. Dismissed CenturyTel's petition for reconsideration as moot. (Dkt No. 07-10, 07-184). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 11/30/2007 by ORDER. (FCC No. 07-210). WCB  FCC-07-210A1.doc  FCC-07-210A1.pdf  FCC-07-210A1.txt