fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 28 No. 11
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



January 16, 2009


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC RELEASES DATA ON HIGH-SPEED SERVICES FOR INTERNET ACCESS.. News Release WCB  DOC-287961A1.doc  DOC-287961A1.pdf  DOC-287961A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: SAT-00574 Released: 01/16/2009. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION ACTIONS TAKEN. (DA No. 09-46). IB  DA-09-46A1.pdf  DA-09-46A1.txt

Report No: SCL-00080 Released: 01/16/2009. ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER CABLE LANDING LICENSE ACT. (DA No. 09-45). IB  DA-09-45A1.pdf  DA-09-45A1.txt

Report No: TEL-01338S Released: 01/16/2009. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-287929A1.pdf  DOC-287929A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00573 Released: 01/16/2009. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB  DOC-287928A1.pdf  DOC-287928A1.txt

Report No: TEL-01339NS Released: 01/16/2009. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS/PETITIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-287930A1.pdf  DOC-287930A1.txt

Report No: 0275 Released: 01/16/2009. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-287908A1.doc  DOC-287908A1.pdf  DOC-287908A1.txt

Report No: 46904 Released: 01/16/2009. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-287891A2.txt  DOC-287891A1.pdf

Report No: 26904 Released: 01/16/2009. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-287890A2.txt  DOC-287890A1.pdf

Released: 01/16/2009. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SEEKS COMMENTS ON REGION 18 (LOUISIANA ) 700 MHZ REGIONAL PLAN. (DA No. 09-61). (Dkt No 02-378, 06-229). Comments Due: 02/05/2009. Reply Comments Due: 02/17/2009. PSHSB. Contact: Jeannie Benfaida at (202) 418-2313  DA-09-61A1.doc  DA-09-61A1.pdf  DA-09-61A1.txt

Released: 01/16/2009. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SEEKS COMMENTS ON REGION 19 (NEW ENGLAND) 700 MHZ REGIONAL PLAN AMENDMENT. (DA No. 09-63). (Dkt No 02-378, 06-229). Comments Due: 02/05/2009. Reply Comments Due: 02/17/2009. PSHSB. Contact: Jeannie Benfaida at (202) 418-2313  DA-09-63A1.doc  DA-09-63A1.pdf  DA-09-63A1.txt

Released: 01/16/2009. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON REGION 9 (FLORIDA) REVISED 700 MHZ REGIONAL PLAN. (DA No. 09-60). (Dkt No 02-378, 06-229). Comments Due: 02/05/2009. Reply Comments Due: 02/17/2009. PSHSB. Contact: Jeannie Benfaida at (202) 418-2313, email: Jeannie.Benfaida@fcc.gov  DA-09-60A1.doc  DA-09-60A1.pdf  DA-09-60A1.txt

Released: 01/16/2009. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SEEKS COMMENTS ON REGION 8 (NEW YORK METROPOLITAN AREA) 700 MHZ REGIONAL PLAN. (DA No. 09-58). (Dkt No 02-378, 06-229). Comments Due: 02/05/2009. Reply Comments Due: 02/17/2009. PSHSB. Contact: Jeannie Benfaida at (202) 418-2313, email: Jeannie.Benfaida@fcc.gov  DA-09-58A1.doc  DA-09-58A2.doc  DA-09-58A1.pdf  DA-09-58A2.pdf  DA-09-58A1.txt  DA-09-58A2.txt

Released: 01/16/2009. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES REGION 35 (OREGON) PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE TO HOLD 700 MHZ REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING MEETING. (DA No. 09-62). PSHSB. Contact: Jeannie Benfaida at (202) 418-2313  DA-09-62A1.doc  DA-09-62A1.pdf  DA-09-62A1.txt

Released: 01/16/2009. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES REGION 30 (NEW YORK-ALBANY) PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEES TO HOLD 700 MHZ AND 800 MHZ NPSPAC REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING MEETINGS. (DA No. 09-65). (Dkt No 90-394). PSHSB. Contact: Jeannie Benfaida at (202) 418-2313  DA-09-65A1.doc  DA-09-65A1.pdf  DA-09-65A1.txt

Released: 01/16/2009. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES REGION 8 (NEW -YORK METROPOLITAN AREA) PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEES TO HOLD 700 MHZ AND 800 MHZ NPSPAC PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING MEETINGS. (DA No. 09-64). (Dkt No 91-34). PSHSB. Contact: Jeannie Benfaida at (202) 418-2313, email: Jeannie.Benfaida@fcc.gov  DA-09-64A1.doc  DA-09-64A1.pdf  DA-09-64A1.txt

Report No: NCD-1632 Released: 01/16/2009. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov  DOC-287900A1.doc  DOC-287900A1.pdf  DOC-287900A1.txt

Report No: NCD-1652 Released: 01/16/2009. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov  DOC-287904A1.doc  DOC-287904A1.pdf  DOC-287904A1.txt

Report No: NCD-1628 Released: 01/16/2009. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY AT&T SOUTHEAST. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov  DOC-287898A1.doc  DOC-287898A1.pdf  DOC-287898A1.txt

Report No: NCD-1629 Released: 01/16/2009. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY AT&T SOUTHEAST. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov  DOC-287899A1.doc  DOC-287899A1.pdf  DOC-287899A1.txt

Report No: NCD-1637 Released: 01/16/2009. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY AT&T SOUTHEAST. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov  DOC-287901A1.doc  DOC-287901A1.pdf  DOC-287901A1.txt

Report No: NCD-1641 Released: 01/16/2009. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY AT&T SOUTHEAST. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov  DOC-287902A1.doc  DOC-287902A1.pdf  DOC-287902A1.txt

Report No: NCD-1643 Released: 01/16/2009. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY AT&T SOUTHEAST. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov  DOC-287903A1.doc  DOC-287903A1.pdf  DOC-287903A1.txt

Report No: NCD-1653 Released: 01/16/2009. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY AT&T SOUTHEAST. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov  DOC-287905A1.doc  DOC-287905A1.pdf  DOC-287905A1.txt

Report No: NCD-1622 Released: 01/16/2009. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY QWEST. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov  DOC-287896A1.doc  DOC-287896A1.pdf  DOC-287896A1.txt

Report No: NCD-1627 Released: 01/16/2009. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE OPERATIONS LLC D/B/A FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers (202) 418-2325  DOC-287897A1.doc  DOC-287897A1.pdf  DOC-287897A1.txt

Released: 01/16/2009. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF RICHMOND TELEPHONE COMPANY AND RICHMOND CONNECTIONS, INC. TO CORNERSTONE TELEPHONE COMPANY, L.L.C.. (DA No. 09-66). (Dkt No 09-5). Comments Due: 01/30/2009. Reply Comments Due: 02/06/2009. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker (202) 418-1394 or Jodie May (202) 418-0913  DA-09-66A1.doc  DA-09-66A1.pdf  DA-09-66A1.txt

Report No: CWS-09-29 Released: 01/16/2009. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION Re: Applications Accepted for Filing. WTB  DOC-287922A1.pdf  DOC-287922A1.txt

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TEXTS

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SILVER SPRING NETWORKS. Adopted a consent decree terminating an investigation into equipment labeling violations by Silver Spring Networks. Action by: Chief, Spectrum Enforcement Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 01/13/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-27). EB  DA-09-27A1.doc  DA-09-27A1.pdf  DA-09-27A1.txt

AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH EDUCATION. Adopted the consent decree and terminated an investigation by the Bureau against AIJE for possible violations of Section 399B of the Communications Act of 1934, and Section 73.503(d) of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 01/15/2009 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 09-25). EB  DA-09-25A1.doc  DA-09-25A2.doc  DA-09-25A1.pdf  DA-09-25A2.pdf  DA-09-25A1.txt  DA-09-25A2.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS. Amended FM Table of Allotments for the listed communities. Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/14/2009 by R&O. (DA No. 09-41). MB  DA-09-41A1.doc  DA-09-41A1.pdf  DA-09-41A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, BASIN, WYOMING. Amended FM Table of Allotments for the listed community. (Dkt No. 08-43, RM-11420). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/14/2009 by R&O. (DA No. 09-42). MB  DA-09-42A1.doc  DA-09-42A1.pdf  DA-09-42A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, TEN SLEEP, WYOMING. Amended FM Table of Allotments for the listed community. (Dkt No. 08-242, RM-11506). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 03/09/2009. Reply Comments Due: 03/24/2009. Adopted: 01/14/2009 by NPRM. (DA No. 09-43). MB  DA-09-43A1.doc  DA-09-43A1.pdf  DA-09-43A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, CHARLOTTE AMALIE, VIRGIN ISLANDS. Amended FM Table of Allotments for the listed community. (Dkt No. 08-243, RM-11490). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 03/09/2009. Reply Comments Due: 03/24/2009. Adopted: 01/14/2009 by NPRM. (DA No. 09-40). MB  DA-09-40A1.doc  DA-09-40A1.pdf  DA-09-40A1.txt

ITHACA COMMUNITY RADIO, INC. Granted application for a construction permit for a new noncommercial educational FM station at Odessa, New York. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 09-57). MB  DA-09-57A1.doc  DA-09-57A1.pdf  DA-09-57A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, CULEBRA AND VIEQUES, PUERTO RICO. Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for the listed communities. (Dkt No. 04-318, RM-11040). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/14/2009 by MO&O. (DA No. 09-52). MB  DA-09-52A1.doc  DA-09-52A1.pdf  DA-09-52A1.txt

EMMIS RADIO LICENSE, LLC. Denied Petition for Reconsideration of the renewal of the licenses for Stations WIBC(AM), Indianapolis, IN, WENS(FM), Shelbyville, IN, WYXB(FM), Indianapolis, IN, WWVR(FM), West Terre Haute, IN, and WTHI-FM, Terre Haute, IN. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 09-59). MB  DA-09-59A1.doc  DA-09-59A1.pdf  DA-09-59A1.txt

FCC RELEASES DATA ON HIGH-SPEED SERVICES FOR INTERNET ACCESS. Statistics released reflect data as of December 31, 2007. Action by: Industry Analysis and Technology Division, Wireline Competition Bureau by REPORT. WCB  DOC-287962A1.pdf  DOC-287962A1.txt

HORIZON WI-COM, LLC APPLICATIONS. Dismissed as untimely Green Flag's challenge to four of the referenced substantial service performance showings and denied Green Flag's request to reconsider or rescind acceptance of four remaining showings. Action by: Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 01/15/2009 by MO&O. (DA No. 09-56). WTB  DA-09-56A1.doc  DA-09-56A1.pdf  DA-09-56A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JANUARY 15, 2009, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 10:

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NEWS RELEASES

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STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER JONATHAN ADELSTEIN ON THE ANNOUNCED DEPARTURE OF CHAIRMAN KEVIN MARTIN. STMT CMMR  DOC-287926A1.doc  DOC-287926A1.pdf  DOC-287926A1.txt

COMMISSIONER MCDOWELL TO CONDUCT INTERVIEWS WITH THE MEDIA ON THE DIGITAL TELEVISION TRANSITION IN RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA. News Release CMMR  DOC-287939A1.doc  DOC-287939A1.pdf  DOC-287939A1.txt

FCC ADOPTS ANALOG NIGHTLIGHT PROGRAM FOR EMERGENCY AND DIGITAL TRANSITION INFORMATION AFTER THE DTV TRANSITION. News Release. News Media Contact: Mary Diamond at (202) 418-2388, Email: Mary.Diamond@fcc.gov OCM  DOC-287915A1.doc  DOC-287915A1.pdf  DOC-287915A1.txt

CHAIRMAN KEVIN J. MARTIN ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION EFFECTIVE JANUARY 20TH. Chairman Martin resigns as Chairman of the FCC. News Release. News Media Contact: Matt Nodine (202) 418-1646, email: Matthew.Nodine@fcc.gov OCM. Contact Robert Kenny (202) 418-2668, email: Robert.Kenny@fcc.gov  DOC-287909A1.doc  DOC-287909A1.pdf  DOC-287909A1.txt

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STATEMENT

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STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER ROBERT M. MCDOWELL ON THE DEPARTURE OF CHAIRMAN MARTIN by Statement. CMMR  DOC-287918A1.doc  DOC-287918A1.pdf  DOC-287918A1.txt

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL J. COPPS ON CHAIRMAN KEVIN MARTIN'S ANNOUNCED DEPARTURE by Statement. CMMR  DOC-287910A1.doc  DOC-287910A1.pdf  DOC-287910A1.txt

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AT&T INC. Adopted a Consent Decree in this proceeding and terminated an investigation. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 01/14/2009 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 09-26). EB  DA-09-26A1.doc  DA-09-26A2.doc  DA-09-26A1.pdf  DA-09-26A2.pdf  DA-09-26A1.txt  DA-09-26A2.txt

T-MOBILE USA, INC. Adopted a Consent Decree in this proceeding and terminated an investigation into whether T-Mobile violated the Commission's environmental rules. Action by: Assistant Bureau Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 01/15/2009 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 09-36). EB  DA-09-36A1.doc  DA-09-36A1.pdf  DA-09-36A1.txt

NEW ICO SATELLITE SERVICES G.P. Granted authority to New ICO Satellite Services G.P. (ICO) to use ancillary terrestrial component (ATC) with its Mobile Satellite Service (MSS). Action by: Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: 01/15/2009 by Order Authorization. (DA No. 09-38). IB  DA-09-38A1.doc  DA-09-38A1.pdf  DA-09-38A1.txt

IMPLEMENTATION OF SHORT-TERM ANALOG FLASH AND EMERGENCY READINESS ACT; ESTABLISHMENT OF DTV TRANSITION "ANALOG NIGHTLIGHT" PROGRAM. Adopted Analog Nightlight Program for Emergency and Digital Transition Information After the DTV Transition. (Dkt No. 08-255). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 01/15/2009 by R&O. (FCC No. 09-2). MB  FCC-09-2A1.doc  FCC-09-2A2.xls  FCC-09-2A3.doc  FCC-09-2A4.doc  FCC-09-2A5.doc  FCC-09-2A6.doc  FCC-09-2A1.pdf  FCC-09-2A2.pdf  FCC-09-2A3.pdf  FCC-09-2A4.pdf  FCC-09-2A5.pdf  FCC-09-2A6.pdf  FCC-09-2A1.txt  FCC-09-2A2.txt  FCC-09-2A3.txt  FCC-09-2A4.txt  FCC-09-2A5.txt  FCC-09-2A6.txt