fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 28 No. 232
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



November 25, 2009


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC ANNOUNCES TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR DECEMBER 16TH OPEN MEETING. News Release OMD   DOC-294879A1.doc  DOC-294879A1.pdf  DOC-294879A1.txt  

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Report No: SES-01196 Released: 11/25/2009. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES RE: Satellite Radio Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-294858A1.pdf  DOC-294858A1.txt  

Report No: SES-01197 Released: 11/25/2009. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION RE: Action Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-294859A1.pdf  DOC-294859A1.txt  

Report No: 47119 Released: 11/25/2009. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-294818A1.txt  DOC-294818A2.pdf  

Report No: 0301 Released: 11/25/2009. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB . Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-294849A1.doc  DOC-294849A1.pdf  DOC-294849A1.txt  

Report No: 27119 Released: 11/25/2009. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-294817A1.txt  DOC-294817A2.pdf  

Report No: 4176 Released: 11/25/2009. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: ACTIONS ON PENDING APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-294827A1.pdf  DOC-294827A1.txt  

Released: 11/25/2009. OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY INVITES PROPOSALS FROM ENTITIES SEEKING TO BE DESIGNATED TV BAND DEVICE DATABASE MANAGERS. (DA No. 09-2479). (Dkt No 04-186 ) Proposal Due: 01/04/2010. Comments Due: 02/03/2010. Reply Comments Due: 02/18/2010. OET . Contact: Alan Stillwell at (202) 418-2470 or Hugh L. Van Tuyl at (202) 418-7506  DA-09-2479A1.doc  DA-09-2479A1.pdf  DA-09-2479A1.txt  

Released: 11/25/2009. OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY CLARIFIES USE OF RECENTLY PUBLISHED ASC C63 MEASUREMENT STANDARDS FOR COMPLIANCE TESTING OF TESTING OF INTENTIONAL AND UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS UNDER PART 15. (DA No. 09-2478). OET . Contact: William Hurst at (301) 362-3031, email: William.Hurst @fcc.gov  DA-09-2478A1.doc  DA-09-2478A1.pdf  DA-09-2478A1.txt  

Released: 11/25/2009. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0310  DOC-294854A1.pdf  DOC-294854A1.txt  

Report No: CWS-10-15 Released: 11/25/2009. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIONS. WTB   DOC-294804A1.pdf  DOC-294804A1.txt  

Report No: 5443 Released: 11/25/2009. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB   DOC-294836A1.pdf  DOC-294836A1.txt  

Report No: 5444 Released: 11/25/2009. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB   DOC-294837A1.pdf  DOC-294837A1.txt  

Report No: 5438 Released: 11/25/2009. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB   DOC-294826A1.pdf  DOC-294826A1.txt  

Report No: 5440 Released: 11/25/2009. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-294833A1.pdf  DOC-294833A1.txt  

Report No: 5440A Released: 11/25/2009. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-294834A1.pdf  DOC-294834A1.txt  

Report No: 5439 Released: 11/25/2009. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB   DOC-294825A1.pdf  DOC-294825A1.txt  

Report No: 5441 Released: 11/25/2009. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB   DOC-294835A1.pdf  DOC-294835A1.txt  

Report No: 5436 Released: 11/25/2009. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-294824A1.pdf  DOC-294824A1.txt  

Report No: 5437 Released: 11/25/2009. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-294823A1.pdf  DOC-294823A1.txt  

Report No: 5447 Released: 11/25/2009. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB   DOC-294831A1.pdf  DOC-294831A1.txt  

Report No: 5445 Released: 11/25/2009. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB   DOC-294829A1.pdf  DOC-294829A1.txt  

Report No: 5448 Released: 11/25/2009. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB   DOC-294830A1.pdf  DOC-294830A1.txt  

Report No: 5446 Released: 11/25/2009. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB   DOC-294828A1.pdf  DOC-294828A1.txt  

Report No: 5452 Released: 11/25/2009. 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-294840A1.pdf  DOC-294840A1.txt  

Report No: 5449 Released: 11/25/2009. 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-294839A1.pdf  DOC-294839A1.txt  

Report No: 5451 Released: 11/25/2009. 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-294841A1.pdf  DOC-294841A1.txt  

Report No: 5450 Released: 11/25/2009. 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-294838A1.pdf  DOC-294838A1.txt  

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SMITH BAGLEY, INC. D/B/A CELLULAR ONE OF NE ARIZONA. Issued Notice of Apparent Liability against Smith Bagley, Inc. for apparent violation of Hearing Aid Compatibility Rules. Action by: Chief, Spectrum Enforcement Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/23/2009 by NAL. (DA No. 09-2473). EB   DA-09-2473A1.doc  DA-09-2473A1.pdf  DA-09-2473A1.txt  

QWEST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION V. FARMERS AND MERCHANTS MUTUAL TELEPHONE COMPANY. Granted in part Qwest's Petition for Partial Reconsideration. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 11/24/2009 by Order on Reconsideration. (FCC No. 09-103). EB   FCC-09-103A1.doc  FCC-09-103A1.pdf  FCC-09-103A1.txt  

RCN CORPORATION PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF. Extended to December 2, 2009 the date for RCN to file opposition to Montgomery County's petition for stay of the Order granting RCN special relief. Action by: Chief, Engineering Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/25/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-2493). MB   DA-09-2493A1.doc  DA-09-2493A1.pdf  DA-09-2493A1.txt  

AMENDMENT OF SECTION 73.622(I), POST-TRANSITION TABLE OF DTV ALLOTMENTS, TELEVISION BROADCAST STATIONS, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA. Proposed channel substitution for station KDMD(TV) from channel 32 to 33. (Dkt No. RM-11583 09-210 ). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/24/2009 by NPRM. (DA No. 09-2480). MB   DA-09-2480A1.doc  DA-09-2480A1.pdf  DA-09-2480A1.txt  

L-3 CYTERRA. Granted the request for waiver to Allow Certification and Use of Electromagnetic Motion Detection and Ranging Devices Operating at 3100-3500 MHz. (Dkt No. 09-2 ). Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Deputy Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 11/24/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-2482). PSHSB WTB   DA-09-2482A1.doc  DA-09-2482A1.pdf  DA-09-2482A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED NOVEMBER 24, 2009, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 231:

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FCC ANNOUNCES PANELISTS FOR NOV. 30 FIELD HEARING AT MIT ON ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT. News Release. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield, 202-418-0253, mark.wigfield@fcc.gov OCH   DOC-294853A1.doc  DOC-294853A1.pdf  DOC-294853A1.txt  

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Released: 11/24/2009. COMMENT SOUGHT ON BROADBAND MEASUREMENT AND CONSUMER TRANSPARENCY OF FIXED RESIDENTIAL AND SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES IN THE UNITED STATES. (DA No. 09-2474). (Dkt No 09-137 09-47 09-51 ) NBP PUBLIC NOTICE #24 - PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 12/14/2009. WCB . Contact: Randy Clarke at (202) 418-1500  DA-09-2474A1.doc  DA-09-2474A1.pdf  DA-09-2474A1.txt  

Released: 11/24/2009. THE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU REMINDS WIRELESS SERVICE PROVIDERS OF THEIR OBLIGATION TO REPORT ON THE STATUS OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE COMMISSION'S HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS BY JANUARY 15, 2010. (DA No. 09-2476) Electronic FCC Form 655 To Be Demonstrated on December 8, 2009. WTB . Contact: Weiren Wang at (202) 418-7275 or Michael Rowan at (202) 418-1883  DA-09-2476A1.doc  DA-09-2476A1.pdf  DA-09-2476A1.txt  

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PREPARED REMARKS OF CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI, "CONNECTING THE NATION: A NATIONAL BROADBAND PLAN," THE CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY, LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. OCH   DOC-294847A1.doc  DOC-294847A1.pdf  DOC-294847A1.txt  

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PRIMATRONIX LTD REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF VOLUME CONTROL RESET. Granted, with conditions, the request for waiver. Action by: Chief, Disability Rights Office, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/24/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-2477). CGB   DA-09-2477A1.doc  DA-09-2477A1.pdf  DA-09-2477A1.txt  

UPLYNX, INC. Dismissed the application as defective, without prejudice to refiling. Action by: Chief, Satellite Engineering Branch, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 11/24/2009 by LETTER. (DA No. 09-2463). IB   DA-09-2463A1.doc  DA-09-2463A1.pdf  DA-09-2463A1.txt  

VIASAT, INC. Dismissed the modification application without prejudice to refiling. Action by: Deputy Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 11/24/2009 by LETTER. (DA No. 09-2481). IB   DA-09-2481A1.doc  DA-09-2481A1.pdf  DA-09-2481A1.txt  

HARRIS CORPORATION. Dismissed the application, without prejudice to refiling. Action by: Chief, Satellite Engineering Branch, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 11/24/2009 by LETTER. (DA No. 09-2465). IB   DA-09-2465A1.doc  DA-09-2465A1.pdf  DA-09-2465A1.txt  

ALPHA BROADCASTING, INC. Dismissed the application without prejudice to refiling. Action by: Chief, Satellite Engineering Branch, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 11/24/2009 by LETTER. (DA No. 09-2464). IB   DA-09-2464A1.doc  DA-09-2464A1.pdf  DA-09-2464A1.txt  

NW COMMUNICATIONS OF PHOENIX. Dismissed the application as defective, without prejudice to refiling. Action by: Chief, Satellite Engineering Branch, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 11/24/2009 by LETTER. (DA No. 09-2467). IB   DA-09-2467A1.doc  DA-09-2467A1.pdf  DA-09-2467A1.txt  

NW COMMUNICATIONS OF PHOENIX, INC. Dismissed the application as defective, without prejudice to refiling. Action by: Chief, Satellite Engineering Branch, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 11/24/2009 by LETTER. (DA No. 09-2466). IB   DA-09-2466A1.doc  DA-09-2466A1.pdf  DA-09-2466A1.txt  

HARBINGER CAPITAL PARTNERS FUNDS AND SKYTERRA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Issued a Protective Order in this proceeding. (Dkt No. 08-184 ). Action by: Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: 11/23/2009 by Protective Order. (DA No. 09-2472). IB   DA-09-2472A1.doc  DA-09-2472A1.pdf  DA-09-2472A1.txt  

AMENDMENT OF THE AMATEUR SERVICE RULES GOVERNING VANITY AND CLUB STATION CALL SIGNS. Proposed to amend the Commission's Amateur Radio Service rules to clarify certain rules and codify existing procedures governing the amateur service vanity call sign system. (Dkt No. 09-209 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 11/23/2009 by NPRM. (FCC No. 09-102). WTB   FCC-09-102A1.doc  FCC-09-102A1.pdf  FCC-09-102A1.txt