fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 28 No. 172
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



August 28, 2009


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE AUGUST 27, 2009, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO PROTECT AND EMPOWER CONSUMERS IN COMMUNICATIONS MARKETPLACE. The FCC has issued a Notice of Inquiry on whether there are addditional opportunities to protect and empower American consumers by ensuring sufficient access to relevant information about communications services. News Release. (Dkt No 04-36 09-158 98-170 ). Adopted: 08/27/2009. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, email: Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov CGB . Contact Richard Smith at (717) 338-2797 or Erica McMahon at (202) 418-0346  DOC-293117A1.doc  DOC-293117A2.doc  DOC-293117A3.doc  DOC-293117A4.doc  DOC-293117A5.doc  DOC-293117A6.doc  DOC-293117A1.pdf  DOC-293117A2.pdf  DOC-293117A3.pdf  DOC-293117A4.pdf  DOC-293117A5.pdf  DOC-293117A6.pdf  DOC-293117A1.txt  DOC-293117A2.txt  DOC-293117A3.txt  DOC-293117A4.txt  DOC-293117A5.txt  DOC-293117A6.txt  

FCC ANNOUNCES NOTICE OF INQUIRY ON MOBILE WIRELESS COMPETITON. In an effort to obtain data for its next mobile wireless competition report, the FCC announced a Notice of Inquiry that seeks to enhance its analysis of competitive conditions in the mobile wireless market. News Release. (Dkt No 09-66 ). Adopted: 08/27/2009. News Media Contact: Matthew Nodine at (202) 418-1646, email: Matthew.Nodine@fcc.gov WTB . Contact Chelsea Fallon at (202) 418-7991, email: Chelsea.Fallon@fcc.gov  DOC-293120A1.doc  DOC-293120A2.doc  DOC-293120A3.doc  DOC-293120A4.doc  DOC-293120A5.doc  DOC-293120A6.doc  DOC-293120A1.pdf  DOC-293120A2.pdf  DOC-293120A3.pdf  DOC-293120A4.pdf  DOC-293120A5.pdf  DOC-293120A6.pdf  DOC-293120A1.txt  DOC-293120A2.txt  DOC-293120A3.txt  DOC-293120A4.txt  DOC-293120A5.txt  DOC-293120A6.txt  

FCC ANNOUNCES WIRELESS INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT NOTICE OF INQUIRY. The FCC announced a Wireless Innovation and Investment Notice of Inquiry that seeks to identify concrete steps the Commission can take to support and encourage further innovation and investment in the wireless marketplace. News Release. (Dkt No 09-157 09-51 ). Adopted: 08/27/2009. News Media Contact: Matthew Nodine at (202) 418-1646, email: Matthew.Nodine@fcc.gov WTB . Contact Peter Trachtenberg at (202) 418-7369, email: Peter.Trachtenberg@fcc.gov  DOC-293118A1.doc  DOC-293118A2.doc  DOC-293118A3.doc  DOC-293118A4.doc  DOC-293118A5.doc  DOC-293118A6.doc  DOC-293118A1.pdf  DOC-293118A2.pdf  DOC-293118A3.pdf  DOC-293118A4.pdf  DOC-293118A5.pdf  DOC-293118A6.pdf  DOC-293118A1.txt  DOC-293118A2.txt  DOC-293118A3.txt  DOC-293118A4.txt  DOC-293118A5.txt  DOC-293118A6.txt  

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MCDOWELL REGARDING THE D.C. CIRCUIT'S DECISION TO STRIKE DOWN THE FCC'S CABLE OWNERSHIP CAP. STMT. News Media Contact: Brigid Calamis at (202) 418-2200 CMMR   DOC-293152A1.doc  DOC-293152A1.pdf  DOC-293152A1.txt  

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Report No: SAT-00629 Released: 08/28/2009. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 09-1961) Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-09-1961A1.pdf  DA-09-1961A1.txt  

Report No: SAT-00628 Released: 08/28/2009. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-293142A1.pdf  DOC-293142A1.txt  

Report No: TEL-01382S Released: 08/28/2009. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-293141A1.pdf  DOC-293141A1.txt  

Report No: 47059 Released: 08/28/2009. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-293081A1.pdf  DOC-293081A2.txt  

Report No: 0291 Released: 08/28/2009. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB . Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-293135A1.doc  DOC-293135A1.pdf  DOC-293135A1.txt  

Report No: 27059 Released: 08/28/2009. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-293080A1.pdf  DOC-293080A2.txt  

Released: 08/28/2009. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES 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. 09-1962). (Dkt No 90-394 ). PSHSB   DA-09-1962A1.doc  DA-09-1962A1.pdf  DA-09-1962A1.txt  

Report No: CWS-09-72 Released: 08/28/2009. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB   DOC-293143A1.pdf  DOC-293143A1.txt  

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AMERICA NET, LLC. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/24/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1905). CGB   DA-09-1905A1.doc  DA-09-1905A1.pdf  DA-09-1905A1.txt  

CREDO LONG DISTANCE. Resolved the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/24/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1887). CGB   DA-09-1887A1.doc  DA-09-1887A1.pdf  DA-09-1887A1.txt  

CORDIA COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/28/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1895). CGB   DA-09-1895A1.doc  DA-09-1895A1.pdf  DA-09-1895A1.txt  

CORDIA COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/28/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1896). CGB   DA-09-1896A1.doc  DA-09-1896A1.pdf  DA-09-1896A1.txt  

CORDIA COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/26/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1904). CGB   DA-09-1904A1.doc  DA-09-1904A1.pdf  DA-09-1904A1.txt  

SILV COMMUNICATION 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: 08/24/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1903). CGB   DA-09-1903A1.doc  DA-09-1903A1.pdf  DA-09-1903A1.txt  

SILV COMMUNICATION 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: 08/26/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1906). CGB   DA-09-1906A1.doc  DA-09-1906A1.pdf  DA-09-1906A1.txt  

FLAT RATE LONG DISTANCE. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/26/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1898). CGB   DA-09-1898A1.doc  DA-09-1898A1.pdf  DA-09-1898A1.txt  

FLAT RATE LONG DISTANCE. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/26/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1899). CGB   DA-09-1899A1.doc  DA-09-1899A1.pdf  DA-09-1899A1.txt  

LONG DISTANCE MART, 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: 08/25/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1900). CGB   DA-09-1900A1.doc  DA-09-1900A1.pdf  DA-09-1900A1.txt  

CHEAP2DIAL TELEPHONE, LLC. Denied the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/24/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1890). CGB   DA-09-1890A1.doc  DA-09-1890A1.pdf  DA-09-1890A1.txt  

LINE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 07/28/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1897). CGB   DA-09-1897A1.doc  DA-09-1897A1.pdf  DA-09-1897A1.txt  

LINE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/24/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1901). CGB   DA-09-1901A1.doc  DA-09-1901A1.pdf  DA-09-1901A1.txt  

MULTILINE LONG DISTANCE, 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: 08/24/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1893). CGB   DA-09-1893A1.doc  DA-09-1893A1.pdf  DA-09-1893A1.txt  

NETWORK SERVICE BILLING, 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: 08/24/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1902). CGB   DA-09-1902A1.doc  DA-09-1902A1.pdf  DA-09-1902A1.txt  

TWIN CITY CAPITAL, LLC D/B/A AMERICAN SELECT. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/24/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1892). CGB   DA-09-1892A1.doc  DA-09-1892A1.pdf  DA-09-1892A1.txt  

LEGENT COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION D/B/A LONG DISTANCE SERVICES. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/24/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1894). CGB   DA-09-1894A1.doc  DA-09-1894A1.pdf  DA-09-1894A1.txt  

AMENDMENT OF SECTION 73.622(I), POST-TRANSITION TABLE OF DTV ALLOTMENTS, TELEVISION BROADCAST STATIONS, TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN. Proposed channel substitution for station WPBN-TV from channel 7 to channel 47. (Dkt No. 09-160 RM-11558 ). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 08/27/2009 by NPRM. (DA No. 09-1963). MB   DA-09-1963A1.doc  DA-09-1963A1.pdf  DA-09-1963A1.txt  

PUGET SOUND ENERGY. Denied Puget Sound Energy's Waiver Request and Dismissed its Renewal Application. Action by: Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 09-1964). WTB   DA-09-1964A1.doc  DA-09-1964A1.pdf  DA-09-1964A1.txt  

DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC. Denied Duke's Waiver Request and Dismissed its Renewal Application. Action by: Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 09-1965). WTB   DA-09-1965A1.doc  DA-09-1965A1.pdf  DA-09-1965A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED AUGUST 27, 2009, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 171:

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COMMISSIONER COPPS ANNOUNCES STAFF CHANGE. News Release. News Media Contact: Jennifer Schneider at (202) 418-2000 CMMR   DOC-293110A1.doc  DOC-293110A1.pdf  DOC-293110A1.txt  

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FRANKIE LOGYANG WONG. Suspended Frankie Logyang Wong from the E-rate program, and the Enforcement Bureau has commenced debarment proceedings pursuant to Section 54.8(c) of the Commission's rules. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 09-1917). EB   DA-09-1917A1.doc  DA-09-1917A1.pdf  DA-09-1917A1.txt  

RUBEN B. BOHUCHOT - NOTICE OF SUSPENSION AND INITIATION OF DEBARMENT PROCEEDINGS. Suspended Ruben B. Bohuchot from the E-rate program, and the Enforcement Bureau has commenced debarment proceedings pursuant to Section 54.8(c) of the Commission's rules. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 09-1916). EB   DA-09-1916A1.doc  DA-09-1916A1.pdf  DA-09-1916A1.txt  

FOSTERING INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT IN THE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS MARKET; A NATIONAL BROADBAND PLAN FOR OUR FUTURE. FCC Announces Wireless Innovation and Investment Notice of Inquiry that seeks to identify concrete steps the Commission can take to support and encourage further innovation and investment in the marketplace. (Dkt No. 09-157 09-51 ). Action by: the Commission. Comments Due: 09/28/2009. Reply Comments Due: 10/12/2009. Adopted: 08/27/2009 by NOI. (FCC No. 09-66). WTB   FCC-09-66A1.doc  FCC-09-66A2.doc  FCC-09-66A3.doc  FCC-09-66A4.doc  FCC-09-66A5.doc  FCC-09-66A6.doc  FCC-09-66A1.pdf  FCC-09-66A2.pdf  FCC-09-66A3.pdf  FCC-09-66A4.pdf  FCC-09-66A5.pdf  FCC-09-66A6.pdf  FCC-09-66A1.txt  FCC-09-66A2.txt  FCC-09-66A3.txt  FCC-09-66A4.txt  FCC-09-66A5.txt  FCC-09-66A6.txt  

IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 6002(B) OF THE OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1993; ANNUAL REPORT AND ANALYSIS OF COMPETITIVE MARKET CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO MOBILE WIRELESS INCLUDING COMMERCIAL MOBILE SERVICES. The Commission will consider a Notice of Inquiry soliciting information for the next annual report to Congress on the status of competition in the mobile wireless market, including commercial mobile services. (Dkt No. 09-66 ). Action by: the Commission. Comments Due: 09/28/2009. Reply Comments Due: 10/13/2009. Adopted: 08/27/2009 by NOI. (FCC No. 09-67). WTB   FCC-09-67A1.doc  FCC-09-67A2.doc  FCC-09-67A3.doc  FCC-09-67A4.doc  FCC-09-67A5.doc  FCC-09-67A6.doc  FCC-09-67A1.pdf  FCC-09-67A2.pdf  FCC-09-67A3.pdf  FCC-09-67A4.pdf  FCC-09-67A5.pdf  FCC-09-67A6.pdf  FCC-09-67A1.txt  FCC-09-67A2.txt  FCC-09-67A3.txt  FCC-09-67A4.txt  FCC-09-67A5.txt  FCC-09-67A6.txt