fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 28 No. 210
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



October 23, 2009


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE OCTOBER 22, 2009, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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COMMISSION SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON DRAFT RULES TO PRESERVE THE FREE AND OPEN INTERNET. News Release. Adopted: 10/22/2009. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB WTB   DOC-294159A1.doc  DOC-294159A2.doc  DOC-294159A3.doc  DOC-294159A4.doc  DOC-294159A5.doc  DOC-294159A6.doc  DOC-294159A1.pdf  DOC-294159A2.pdf  DOC-294159A3.pdf  DOC-294159A4.pdf  DOC-294159A5.pdf  DOC-294159A6.pdf  DOC-294159A1.txt  DOC-294159A2.txt  DOC-294159A3.txt  DOC-294159A4.txt  DOC-294159A5.txt  DOC-294159A6.txt  

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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FCC ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF REPORT ON BARRIERS TO BROADBAND ADOPTION BY THE ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS LAW & POLICY INSTITUTE. News Release. (Dkt No 09-51 ). News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB   DOC-294196A1.doc  DOC-294196A1.pdf  DOC-294196A1.txt  

FCC RELEASES NOTICE OF INQUIRY ON SERVING AND PROTECTING CHILDREN AND EMPOWERING PARENTS IN AN EVOLVING MEDIA LANDSCAPE. News Release. (Dkt No 09-194 ) MB . Contact Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165  DOC-294197A1.doc  DOC-294197A1.pdf  DOC-294197A1.txt  

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Report No: SAT-00642 Released: 10/23/2009. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 09-2287) Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-09-2287A1.pdf  DA-09-2287A1.txt  

Report No: SAT-00641 Released: 10/23/2009. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-294190A1.pdf  DOC-294190A1.txt  

Report No: TEL-01392S Released: 10/23/2009. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-294191A1.pdf  DOC-294191A1.txt  

Report No: 4169 Released: 10/23/2009. MEDIA BUREA ACTIONS. MB   DOC-294156A1.doc  DOC-294156A1.pdf  DOC-294156A1.txt  

Report No: 4161 Released: 10/23/2009. MEDIA BUREAU ACTIONS. MB   DOC-293982A1.doc  DOC-293982A1.pdf  DOC-293982A1.txt  

Report No: 4163 Released: 10/23/2009. MEDIA BUREAU ACTIONS. MB   DOC-294153A1.doc  DOC-294153A1.pdf  DOC-294153A1.txt  

Report No: 4164 Released: 10/23/2009. MEDIA BUREAU ACTIONS. MB   DOC-294154A1.doc  DOC-294154A1.pdf  DOC-294154A1.txt  

Report No: 4168 Released: 10/23/2009. MEDIA BUREAU ACTIONS. MB   DOC-294155A1.doc  DOC-294155A1.pdf  DOC-294155A1.txt  

Report No: 4170 Released: 10/23/2009. MEDIA BUREAU ACTIONS. MB   DOC-294158A1.doc  DOC-294158A1.pdf  DOC-294158A1.txt  

Report No: 47097 Released: 10/23/2009. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-294151A1.pdf  DOC-294151A2.txt  

Report No: 0296 Released: 10/23/2009. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB . Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-294168A1.doc  DOC-294168A1.pdf  DOC-294168A1.txt  

Report No: 27097 Released: 10/23/2009. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-294150A1.pdf  DOC-294150A2.txt  

Released: 10/23/2009. COMMENT DATES ESTABLISHED FOR ESTRELLA TV PETITION FOR WAIVER OF 47 C.F.R. SECTION 73.658(I), THE NETWORK REPRESENTATION RULE. (DA No. 09-2279). (Dkt No 09-192 ). Comments Due: 11/23/2009. Reply Comments Due: 12/07/2009. MB . Contact: Lyle Elder at (202) 418-2120, email: Lyle.Elder@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov  DA-09-2279A1.doc  DA-09-2279A1.pdf  DA-09-2279A1.txt  

Released: 10/23/2009. FILING WINDOW FOR VACANT FM ALLOTMENTS RESERVED FOR NONCOMMERCIAL EDUCATIONAL USE RESCHEDULED TO FEBRUARY 19-26, 2010; ASSOCIATED MINOR CHANGE FREEZE TO COMMENCE ON FEBRUARY 6, 2010. (DA No. 09-2293). MB . Contact: Konrad Herling or David Trout at (202) 418-2662, Peter H. Doyle, James Bradshaw or Rudy Bonacci at (202) 418-2700  DA-09-2293A1.doc  DA-09-2293A1.pdf  DA-09-2293A1.txt  

Released: 10/23/2009. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0310  DOC-294180A1.pdf  DOC-294180A1.txt  

Released: 10/23/2009. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES REGION 18 (LOUISIANA) PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE TO HOLD 700 MHZ REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING MEETING. (DA No. 09-2288). PSHSB   DA-09-2288A1.doc  DA-09-2288A1.pdf  DA-09-2288A1.txt  

Released: 10/23/2009. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES REGION 27 (NEVADA) PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEES TO HOLD 700 MHZ REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING AND 800 MHZ NPSPAC REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING MEETINGS. (DA No. 09-2289). (Dkt No 92-287 ). PSHSB   DA-09-2289A1.doc  DA-09-2289A1.pdf  DA-09-2289A1.txt  

Released: 10/23/2009. 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. 09-2290). (Dkt No 90-394 ). PSHSB   DA-09-2290A1.doc  DA-09-2290A1.pdf  DA-09-2290A1.txt  

Report No: CWS-10-06 Released: 10/23/2009. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB   DOC-294186A1.pdf  DOC-294186A1.txt  

Report No: CWS-10-07 Released: 10/23/2009. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB   DOC-294187A1.pdf  DOC-294187A1.txt  

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SES AMERICOM INC. Partially dismissed the application of SES Americom with respect to the portion of its application relating to the steerable antenna beam without prejudice to refiling. Action by: Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 10/23/2009 by LETTER. (DA No. 09-2278). IB   DA-09-2278A1.doc  DA-09-2278A1.pdf  DA-09-2278A1.txt  

LEUPP, AZ. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for the listed community. (Dkt No. RM-11536 09-98 ). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/21/2009 by R&O. (DA No. 09-2267). MB   DA-09-2267A1.doc  DA-09-2267A1.pdf  DA-09-2267A1.txt  

MCNARY, AZ. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for the listed community. (Dkt No. 09-7 RM-11424 ). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/21/2009 by R&O. (DA No. 09-2265). MB   DA-09-2265A1.doc  DA-09-2265A1.pdf  DA-09-2265A1.txt  

DUBOIS, WY. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for the listed community. (Dkt No. 09-83 RM-11532 ). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/21/2009 by R&O. (DA No. 09-2266). MB   DA-09-2266A1.doc  DA-09-2266A1.pdf  DA-09-2266A1.txt  

KAHUKU, HI. Proposed Amendment of the FM Table of Allotments for the listed community. (Dkt No. 09-189 RM-11564 ). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 12/14/2009. Reply Comments Due: 12/29/2009. Adopted: 10/21/2009 by NPRM. (DA No. 09-2270). MB   DA-09-2270A1.doc  DA-09-2270A1.pdf  DA-09-2270A1.txt  

CRANDON, WI. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for the listed community. (Dkt No. 08-62 ). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/21/2009 by R&O. (DA No. 09-2281). MB   DA-09-2281A1.doc  DA-09-2281A1.pdf  DA-09-2281A1.txt  

CUT BANK, MT. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for the listed community. (Dkt No. 09-50 RM-11515 ). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/21/2009 by R&O. (DA No. 09-2264). MB   DA-09-2264A1.doc  DA-09-2264A1.pdf  DA-09-2264A1.txt  

CHESTER, GA. Proposed Amendment of the FM Table of Allotments for the listed community. (Dkt No. 09-179 RM-11568 ). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 12/14/2009. Reply Comments Due: 12/29/2009. Adopted: 10/21/2009 by NPRM. (DA No. 09-2268). MB   DA-09-2268A1.doc  DA-09-2268A1.pdf  DA-09-2268A1.txt  

WHEATLAND, WY. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for the listed community. (Dkt No. 08-3 RM-11407 ). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/21/2009 by R&O. (DA No. 09-2280). MB   DA-09-2280A1.doc  DA-09-2280A1.pdf  DA-09-2280A1.txt  

KINGSLAND, TX. Proposed Amendment of the FM Table of Allotments for the listed community. (Dkt No. RM-11569 09-180 RM-11570 ). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 12/14/2009. Reply Comments Due: 12/29/2009. Adopted: 10/21/2009 by NPRM. (DA No. 09-2269). MB   DA-09-2269A1.doc  DA-09-2269A1.pdf  DA-09-2269A1.txt  

STONEWALL, MASON, AND SANTA ANNA, TX. Proposed Amendment of the FM Table of Allotments for the listed community. (Dkt No. 09-190 RM-11566 ). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 12/14/2009. Reply Comments Due: 12/29/2009. Adopted: 10/21/2009 by NPRM. (DA No. 09-2263). MB   DA-09-2263A1.doc  DA-09-2263A1.pdf  DA-09-2263A1.txt  

SOUTH CENTRAL OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC. Rescinded tentative selectee status of applicant for a construction permit for a new noncommercial educational FM station at Chickasha, Oklahoma. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 09-2292). MB   DA-09-2292A1.doc  DA-09-2292A1.pdf  DA-09-2292A1.txt  

EMPOWERING PARENTS AND PROTECTING CHILDREN IN AN EVOLVING MEDIA LANDSCAPE. Adopted a Notice of Inquiry seeking comment on how to empower parents to help their children take advantage of the opportunities offered by electronic media technologies while protecting children from the potential risks. (Dkt No. 09-194 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 10/22/2009 by NOI. (FCC No. 09-94). MB   FCC-09-94A1.doc  FCC-09-94A2.doc  FCC-09-94A3.doc  FCC-09-94A4.doc  FCC-09-94A5.doc  FCC-09-94A6.doc  FCC-09-94A1.pdf  FCC-09-94A2.pdf  FCC-09-94A3.pdf  FCC-09-94A4.pdf  FCC-09-94A5.pdf  FCC-09-94A6.pdf  FCC-09-94A1.txt  FCC-09-94A2.txt  FCC-09-94A3.txt  FCC-09-94A4.txt  FCC-09-94A5.txt  FCC-09-94A6.txt  

AMENDMENT OF SECTION 73.622(I), POST-TRANSITION TABLLE OF DTV ALLOTMENTS, TELEVISION BROADCAST STATIONS, LEXINGTION, KY. Channel substitution for station WKYT-TV from channel 13 to 36. (Dkt No. RM-11562 09-163 ). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/22/2009 by R&O. (DA No. 09-2291). MB   DA-09-2291A1.doc  DA-09-2291A1.pdf  DA-09-2291A1.txt  

NORTHWEST COMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE. Granted in part and denied in part the Request for Waiver. Action by: Associate Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 10/22/2009 by MO&O. (DA No. 09-2294). WTB   DA-09-2294A1.doc  DA-09-2294A1.pdf  DA-09-2294A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 22, 2009, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 209:

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FCC COMMISSIONER MEREDITH ATTWELL BAKER ANNOUNCES STAFF. News Release. News Media Contact: Christi Shewman at (202) 418-1686 CMMR   DOC-294179A1.doc  DOC-294179A1.pdf  DOC-294179A1.txt  

OCTOBER 28 WORKSHOP FOCUSES ON IMPROVING DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE CONTACTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Lauren Belvin at (202) 418-2663, email: Lauren.Belvin@fcc.gov OMD   DOC-294175A1.doc  DOC-294175A1.pdf  DOC-294175A1.txt  

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Released: 10/22/2009. PETITION SEEKING DECLARATORY RULING THAT THE HAZELTON, PENNSYLVANIA ORDINANCE GOVERNING SATELLITE ANTENNA INSTALLATION IS PREEMPTED BY THE COMMISSION'S OVER-THE-AIR RECEPTION DEVICES RULE. (DA No. 09-2273). Comments Due: 11/24/2009. Reply Comments Due: 12/11/2009. MB . Contact: Rosalee Chiara at (202) 418-0754. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165  DA-09-2273A1.doc  DA-09-2273A1.pdf  DA-09-2273A1.txt  

Released: 10/22/2009. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON REGION 36 (WESTERN PENNSLYVANIA) 700 MHZ REGIONAL PLAN. (DA No. 09-2277). (Dkt No 02-378 ). Comments Due: 11/12/2009. Reply Comments Due: 11/23/2009. PSHSB   DA-09-2277A1.doc  DA-09-2277A1.pdf  DA-09-2277A1.txt  

Released: 10/22/2009. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES REGION 18 (LOUISIANA) PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE TO HOLD 700 MHZ REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING MEETING. (DA No. 09-2282). PSHSB   DA-09-2282A1.doc  DA-09-2282A1.pdf  DA-09-2282A1.txt  

Released: 10/22/2009. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES REGION 27 (NEVADA) PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEES TO HOLD 700 MHZ AND 800 MHZ REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING NPSPAC REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING MEETINGS. (DA No. 09-2284). (Dkt No 92-287 ) PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING MEETINGS. PSHSB   DA-09-2284A1.doc  DA-09-2284A1.pdf  DA-09-2284A1.txt  

Released: 10/22/2009. 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. 09-2283). PSHSB   DA-09-2283A1.doc  DA-09-2283A1.pdf  DA-09-2283A1.txt  

Released: 10/22/2009. COMMENT SOUGHT ON NARUC PETITION FOR CLARIFICATION OR DECLARATORY RULING REGARDING STATE AUTHORITY TO OBTAIN BROADBAND-RELATED DATA. (DA No. 09-2286). (Dkt No 09-193 ) PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 11/02/2009. Reply Comments Due: 11/09/2009. WCB . Contact: William A. Kehoe at (202) 418-1580  DA-09-2286A1.doc  DA-09-2286A1.pdf  DA-09-2286A1.txt  

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PRESERVING THE OPEN INTERNET/BROADBAND INDUSTRY PRACTICES. Commission Seeks Public Input on Draft Rules To Preserve the Free and Open Internet. (Dkt No. 09-191 07-52 ). Action by: the Commission. Comments Due: 01/14/2010. Reply Comments Due: 03/05/2010. Adopted: 10/22/2009 by NPRM. (FCC No. 09-93). WCB   FCC-09-93A1.doc  FCC-09-93A2.doc  FCC-09-93A3.doc  FCC-09-93A4.doc  FCC-09-93A5.doc  FCC-09-93A6.doc  FCC-09-93A1.pdf  FCC-09-93A2.pdf  FCC-09-93A3.pdf  FCC-09-93A4.pdf  FCC-09-93A5.pdf  FCC-09-93A6.pdf  FCC-09-93A1.txt  FCC-09-93A2.txt  FCC-09-93A3.txt  FCC-09-93A4.txt  FCC-09-93A5.txt  FCC-09-93A6.txt