fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 27 No. 6
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



January 9, 2008


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: SES-00997 Released: 01/09/2008. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION RE: ACTIONS TAKEN. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-279359A1.pdf

Report No: SES-00996 Released: 01/09/2008. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES RE: SATELLITE RADIO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-279358A1.pdf

Released: 01/09/2008. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0310  DOC-279346A1.pdf  DOC-279346A1.txt

Released: 01/09/2008. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0310  DOC-279348A1.pdf  DOC-279348A1.txt

Report No: 3735 Released: 01/09/2008. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. PSHSB  DOC-279338A1.pdf  DOC-279338A1.txt

Report No: 3733 Released: 01/09/2008. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB  DOC-279336A1.pdf  DOC-279336A1.txt

Report No: 3731 Released: 01/09/2008. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. PSHSB  DOC-279340A1.pdf  DOC-279340A1.txt

Report No: 3729 Released: 01/09/2008. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB  DOC-279339A1.pdf  DOC-279339A1.txt

Report No: 3743 Released: 01/09/2008. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. PSHSB  DOC-279351A1.pdf  DOC-279351A1.txt

Report No: 3741 Released: 01/09/2008. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. PSHSB  DOC-279350A1.pdf  DOC-279350A1.txt

Released: 01/09/2008. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ACTION REGION 47 (PUERTO RICO) PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEES TO HOLD 700 MHZ REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING AND 800 MHZ NPSPAC REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING MEETINGS. (DA No. 08-47). (Dkt No 93-82). PSHSB  DA-08-47A1.doc  DA-08-47A1.pdf  DA-08-47A1.txt

Report No: 3737 Released: 01/09/2008. 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-279361A1.pdf  DOC-279361A1.txt

Report No: 3739 Released: 01/09/2008. 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-279374A1.pdf  DOC-279374A1.txt

Report No: 3734 Released: 01/09/2008. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB  DOC-279337A1.pdf  DOC-279337A1.txt

Report No: 3730 Released: 01/09/2008. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-279342A1.pdf  DOC-279342A1.txt

Report No: 3732 Released: 01/09/2008. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-279376A1.pdf  DOC-279376A1.txt

Report No: 3728 Released: 01/09/2008. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-279371A1.pdf  DOC-279371A1.txt

Report No: 3742 Released: 01/09/2008. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB  DOC-279353A1.pdf  DOC-279353A1.txt

Report No: 3740 Released: 01/09/2008. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTCE. WTB  DOC-279352A1.pdf  DOC-279352A1.txt

Report No: 3736 Released: 01/09/2008. 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-279360A1.pdf  DOC-279360A1.txt

Report No: 3738 Released: 01/09/2008. 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-279375A1.pdf  DOC-279375A1.txt

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REMARKS OF FCC CHAIRMAN KEVIN MARTIN BEFORE RAINBOW PUSH COALITION. OCM. 11th Annual Wall Street Project Economic Summit (As Prepared for Delivery)  DOC-279381A1.doc  DOC-279381A1.pdf  DOC-279381A1.txt

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IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUBSCRIBER CARRIER SELECTION CHANGES PROVISIONS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996/POLICIES AND RULES CONCERNING UNAUTHORIZED CHANGES OF CONSUMERS' LONG DISTANCE CARRIERS. Revised the Commission's requirements concerning verification of a consumer's intent to switch carriers. by 4th Report and Order. (Dkt No. 94-129). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 12/18/2007 by R&O. (FCC No. 07-223). CGB  FCC-07-223A1.doc  FCC-07-223A1.pdf  FCC-07-223A1.txt

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. V. UNION ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A AMERENUE. Granted the Motion. Dismissed the Complaint with prejudice. Action by: Deputy Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 01/09/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-48). EB  DA-08-48A1.doc  DA-08-48A1.pdf  DA-08-48A1.txt

MR. ARTHUR R. SCOTT, NOTICE OF DEBARMENT. Provided notice to Mr. Arthur R. Scott of his debarment from the schools and libraries program pursuant to section 54.521 of the Commission's rules. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 08-50). EB  DA-08-50A1.doc  DA-08-50A1.pdf  DA-08-50A1.txt

MRS. EVELYN MYERS SCOTT, NOTICE OF DEBARMENT. Provided notice to Mrs. Evelyn Myers Scott of her debarment from the schools and libraries program pursuant to section 54.521 of the Commission's rules. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 08-49). EB  DA-08-49A1.doc  DA-08-49A1.pdf  DA-08-49A1.txt

WEST HELENA BROADCASTERS, INC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $7,000 to West Helena Broadcasters, Inc. for failure to have an operational Emergency Alert System ("EAS") and failure to maintain and make available a complete public inspection file. Action by: Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 01/07/2008 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 08-25). EB  DA-08-25A1.doc  DA-08-25A1.pdf  DA-08-25A1.txt

INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING CORPORATION. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $13,000 to International Broadcasting Corporation for failure to paint its antenna structure to maintain good visibility, and failure to notify the Commission of a change in antenna structure ownership. Action by: Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 01/07/2008 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 08-26). EB  DA-08-26A1.doc  DA-08-26A1.pdf  DA-08-26A1.txt

APPLICATIONS FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN SPECTRUM LICENSES AND SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATIONS IN THE STATES OF MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, AND VERMONT FROM VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES TO FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the transfer of control of certain local exchange and long-distance operations in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont from Verizon to Fairpoint. (Dkt No. 07-22). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 12/20/2007 by MO&O. (FCC No. 07-226). WCB  FCC-07-226A1.doc  FCC-07-226A2.doc  FCC-07-226A3.doc  FCC-07-226A1.pdf  FCC-07-226A2.pdf  FCC-07-226A3.pdf  FCC-07-226A1.txt  FCC-07-226A2.txt  FCC-07-226A3.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JANUARY 8, 2008, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 5:

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Released: 01/08/2008. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR CONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS PETITION FOR LIMITED TEMPORARY WAIVER. (DA No. 08-44). (Dkt No 96-115, 04-36). Comments Due: 01/22/2008. Reply Comments Due: 01/29/2008. WCB. Contact: Melissa Kirkel at (202) 418-1580, email: Melissa.Kirkel@fcc.gov  DA-08-44A1.doc  DA-08-44A1.pdf  DA-08-44A1.txt

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES AND SPEECH-TO-SPEECH SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING AND SPEECH DISABILITIES. Granted Snap's and Verizon's requests for a temporary waiver of the speed dialing requirement for Video Relay Service (VRS). (Dkt No. 03-123). Action by: Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 01/08/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-45). CGB  DA-08-45A1.doc  DA-08-45A1.pdf  DA-08-45A1.txt

CEDAR VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS PETITION FOR WAIVER OF UNIVERSAL SERVICE FILING DEADLINES. Denied Cedar Valley's request for waiver of a filing deadline associated with receipt of universal service support. (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/08/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-41). WCB  DA-08-41A1.doc  DA-08-41A1.pdf  DA-08-41A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED DECEMBER 28, 2007, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 248:

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PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF DISMISSAL OF APPLICATION FOR ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSES FROM UNITED STATES WIRELESS CABLE, INC. TO RIOPLEX WIRELESS LTD. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration. Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 12/28/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-5108). WTB  DA-07-5108A1.doc  DA-07-5108A1.pdf  DA-07-5108A1.txt

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CORRECTION

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DA 07-5108 WAS RELEASED ON DECEMBER 28, 2007, BUT WAS INADVERTENTLY NOT LISTED ON THE NEXT DAY'S DAILY DIGEST OF DECEMBER 31, 2007, UNDER ADDENDA