fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 24 No. 110
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



June 10, 2005


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE JUNE 9, 2005, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC SEEKS COMMENT TO STREAMLINE FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENT RULEMAKING AND AM COMMUNITY OF LICENSE PROCEDURES. Settlement Window and Freeze on New FM Allotment Rulemakings Announced. News Release. (Dkt No 05-210). Adopted: 06/09/2005. News Media Contact: Rebecca Fisher at (202) 418-2359 MB. Contact Peter H. Doyle or Thomas Nessinger at (202) 418-2700, TTY: (202) 418-7172  DOC-259244A1.doc  DOC-259244A1.pdf  DOC-259244A1.txt

FCC MODIFIES DIGITAL TUNER REQUIREMENTS TO ADVANCE DTV TRANSITION. FCC denied a request by the Consumer Electronics Association and the Consumer Electronics Retailers Association to delay the date by which 50% of mid-size TV receivers manufactured and imported must include built-in DTV tuners. News Release. (Dkt No 05-24). Adopted: 06/09/2005. News Media Contact: Bruce Romano at (202) 418-2470 OET. Contact Alan Stillwell at (202) 418-2925; email: Alan.Stillwell@fcc.gov  DOC-259245A1.doc  DOC-259245A2.doc  DOC-259245A3.doc  DOC-259245A1.pdf  DOC-259245A2.pdf  DOC-259245A3.pdf  DOC-259245A1.txt  DOC-259245A2.txt  DOC-259245A3.txt

FCC MOVES CLOSER TO AUCTIONING SPECTRUM FOR ADVANCED WIRELESS SERVICES BY IMPLEMENTING COMMERCIAL SPECTRUM ENHANCEMENT ACT. News Release. (Dkt No 05-211). Adopted: 06/09/2005. News Media Contact: Lauren Patrich at (202) 418-7944, email: Lauren.Patrich@fcc.gov WTB. Contact Audrey Bashkin at (202) 418-0660, email: Audrey.Bashkin@fcc.gov  DOC-259249A1.doc  DOC-259249A1.pdf  DOC-259249A1.txt

FCC REAFFIRMS RULES FOR HEARING AID COMPATIBLE DIGITAL WIRELESS TELEPHONES. Action Continues Process of Improving Access for All Americans to Wireless Phones. News Release. (Dkt No 01-309). Adopted: 06/09/2005. News Media Contact: Lauren Patrich at (202) 418-7944, email: Lauren.Patrich@fcc.gov WTB. Contact Angela Giancarlo at (202) 418-2066, email: Angela.Giancarlo@fcc.gov  DOC-259248A1.doc  DOC-259248A2.doc  DOC-259248A3.doc  DOC-259248A4.doc  DOC-259248A1.pdf  DOC-259248A2.pdf  DOC-259248A3.pdf  DOC-259248A4.pdf  DOC-259248A1.txt  DOC-259248A2.txt  DOC-259248A3.txt  DOC-259248A4.txt

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: SAT-00298 Released: 06/10/2005. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 05-1646) Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-05-1646A1.pdf  DA-05-1646A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00919S Released: 06/10/2005. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-259270A1.pdf  DOC-259270A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00297 Released: 06/10/2005. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-259271A1.pdf  DOC-259271A1.txt

Report No: 0147 Released: 06/10/2005. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-259273A1.doc  DOC-259273A1.pdf  DOC-259273A1.txt

Report No: 46003 Released: 06/10/2005. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-259239A2.txt  DOC-259239A1.pdf

Report No: 26003 Released: 06/10/2005. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-259238A2.txt  DOC-259238A1.pdf

Released: 06/10/2005. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (4 OF 4). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-259260A1.pdf  DOC-259260A1.txt

Released: 06/10/2005. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS ( 3 OF 4). OMD. Contact: Helen Abraham @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-259259A1.pdf  DOC-259259A1.txt

Released: 06/10/2005. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 4). OMD. Contact: Barbara Chappelle @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-259258A1.pdf  DOC-259258A1.txt

Released: 06/10/2005. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT- DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 4). OMD. Contact: Barbara Chappelle @ (202) 418-0310  DOC-259257A1.pdf  DOC-259257A1.txt

Report No: CWS-05-51 Released: 06/10/2005. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-259263A1.pdf  DOC-259263A1.txt

Report No: CWS-05-52 Released: 06/10/2005. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-259264A1.pdf  DOC-259264A1.txt

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NATIONAL A-1 ADVERTISING, INC. V. BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the Dismissal Request. Dismissed without prejudice the Informal Complaint. Action by: Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division, Enforcement Bureau:. Adopted: 06/09/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-1639). EB  DA-05-1639A1.doc  DA-05-1639A1.pdf  DA-05-1639A1.txt

UNIVERSAL NETWORK TELEVISION, LLC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $10,000 to Universal Network Television, LLC for operating unlicensed radio transmitting equipment on the frequency 465.63125 MHz in New York, NY. Action by: Regional Director, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 06/08/2005 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 05-1623). EB  DA-05-1623A1.doc  DA-05-1623A1.pdf  DA-05-1623A1.txt

SOURCE USA, INC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $17,000 to Source USA, Inc. for failing to register its antenna structure, failing to exhibit the required red obstruction lighting, and failing to respond to a Commission inquiry. Action by: Regional Director, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 06/08/2005 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 05-1625). EB  DA-05-1625A1.doc  DA-05-1625A1.pdf  DA-05-1625A1.txt

ORBIMAGE, INC. Dismissed the Applications, as amended, as defective without prejudice to refiling. Action by: Chief, System Analysis Branch, International Bureau. Adopted: 06/10/2005 by LETTER. (DA No. 05-1647). IB  DA-05-1647A1.doc  DA-05-1647A1.pdf  DA-05-1647A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, CHEYENNE AND ENCAMPMENT, WY. Terminated the Rulemaking proceeding. (Dkt No. 04-402 , RM-11087). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/08/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-1614). MB  DA-05-1614A1.doc  DA-05-1614A1.pdf  DA-05-1614A1.txt

RECLASSIFICATION OF LICENSE OF STATION KAMX(FM), LULING, TX. Issued Order to Show Cause in this proceeding. (Dkt No. RM-11248). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 07/25/2005. Adopted: 06/08/2005 by Order to Show Cause. (DA No. 05-1615). MB  DA-05-1615A1.doc  DA-05-1615A1.pdf  DA-05-1615A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, AMMON AND DUBOIS, ID. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 04-427 , RM-11127). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/08/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-1628). MB  DA-05-1628A1.doc  DA-05-1628A1.pdf  DA-05-1628A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, CRYSTAL FALLS, MI, LAONA, WI, ET AL. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 04-370 , 04-371). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/08/2005 by R&O. (DA No. 05-1612). MB  DA-05-1612A1.doc  DA-05-1612A1.pdf  DA-05-1612A1.txt

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, PORT NORRIS, NEW JERSEY, ET AL. Issued Order to Show Cause in this proceeding. (Dkt No. 04-409 , RM-11108). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 07/25/2005. Adopted: 06/08/2005 by Order to Show Cause. (DA No. 05-1629). MB  DA-05-1629A1.doc  DA-05-1629A1.pdf  DA-05-1629A1.txt

HAWAII PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION. Granted the Request to Withdraw the Petition for Waiver. (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: Acting Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 06/10/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-1640). WCB  DA-05-1640A1.doc  DA-05-1640A1.pdf  DA-05-1640A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JUNE 9, 2005, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 109:

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Released: 06/09/2005. NOTICE OF REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FROM STREAMLINED TREATMENT. (DA No. 05-1643). (Dkt No 05-187). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Erin Boone at (202) 418-0064  DA-05-1643A1.doc  DA-05-1643A1.pdf  DA-05-1643A1.txt

Released: 06/09/2005. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF NEBRASKA TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., TO MARCUS D. YOUNG. (DA No. 05-1645) Streamlined Pleading Cycle Established. Comments Due: 06/23/2005. Reply Comments Due: 06/30/2005. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Erin Boone at (202) 418-0064  DA-05-1645A1.doc  DA-05-1645A1.pdf  DA-05-1645A1.txt

Released: 06/09/2005. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF ANEW TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION TO UTILITY TELEPHONE, INC. (DA No. 05-1644). (Dkt No 05-205) Streamlined Pleading Cycle Established. Comments Due: 06/23/2005. Reply Comments Due: 06/30/2005. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Kimberly Jackson at (202) 418-0064  DA-05-1644A1.doc  DA-05-1644A1.pdf  DA-05-1644A1.txt

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XM RADIO INC. Partially granted the Application of XM Radio for Special Temporary Authority to operate one lower power terrestrial repeater at weekly PGA tour events throughout 2005. Action by: Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 06/09/2005 by ORDER. (DA No. 05-1642). IB  DA-05-1642A1.doc  DA-05-1642A1.pdf  DA-05-1642A1.txt

REQUIREMENTS FOR DIGITAL TELEVISION RECEIVING CAPABILITY. Modified the schedule by which new broadcast television receivers with screen sizes 25-36" are required to include the capability to receive over-the-air digital television (DTV) broadcast signals. By R&O/FNPRM. (Dkt No. 05-24). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 06/09/2005 by R&O/NPRM. (FCC No. 05-121). OET  FCC-05-121A1.doc  FCC-05-121A2.doc  FCC-05-121A3.doc  FCC-05-121A1.pdf  FCC-05-121A2.pdf  FCC-05-121A3.pdf  FCC-05-121A1.txt  FCC-05-121A2.txt  FCC-05-121A3.txt