fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 25 No. 160
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



August 18, 2006


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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COMMISSION SEEKS COMMENT ON PROPOSAL TO REVISE RULES FOR DIRECT BROADCAST SATELLITE SERVICE. The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Notice) seeking comment on licensing procedures and service rules for satellites providing Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) service. News Release. (Dkt No 06-160). News Media Contact: Clyde Ensslin at (202) 418-0506, email: Clyde.Ensslin@fcc.gov IB. Contact Jo Ann Lucanik at (202) 418-0873  DOC-266975A1.doc  DOC-266975A1.pdf  DOC-266975A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 08/18/2006. FCC TO HOST PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY INDIAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS INITIATIVES REGIONAL WORKSHOP AND ROUNDTABLE IN POLSON, MONTANA ON SEPTEMBER 26-27, 2006. (DA No. 06-1654) Tribal Representatives, FCC Officials to Participate in an Interactive Educational Workshop and Roundtable Sessions. CGB. Contact: Alice Elder at (202) 418-2168, email: Alice.Elder@fcc.gov  DA-06-1654A1.doc  DA-06-1654A1.pdf  DA-06-1654A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00380 Released: 08/18/2006. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 06-1660) Actions Taken. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-06-1660A1.pdf  DA-06-1660A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00381 Released: 08/18/2006. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted For Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-266972A1.pdf  DOC-266972A1.txt

Report No: TEL-01059S Released: 08/18/2006. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-266963A1.pdf  DOC-266963A1.txt

Report No: 46302 Released: 08/18/2006. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-266966A2.txt  DOC-266966A1.pdf

Report No: 26302 Released: 08/18/2006. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-266964A2.txt  DOC-266964A1.pdf

Released: 08/18/2006. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Jason Brown at (202) 418-0310  DOC-266953A1.pdf  DOC-266953A1.txt

Released: 08/18/2006. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Jason Brown at (202) 418-0310  DOC-266954A1.pdf  DOC-266954A1.txt

Report No: NCD-1297 Released: 08/18/2006. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-266945A1.doc  DOC-266945A1.pdf  DOC-266945A1.txt

Report No: NCD-1299 Released: 08/18/2006. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY QWEST. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-266947A1.doc  DOC-266947A1.pdf  DOC-266947A1.txt

Report No: NCD-1300 Released: 08/18/2006. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY QWEST. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-266948A1.doc  DOC-266948A1.pdf  DOC-266948A1.txt

Report No: NCD-1301 Released: 08/18/2006. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY QWEST. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-266949A1.doc  DOC-266949A1.pdf  DOC-266949A1.txt

Report No: NCD-1298 Released: 08/18/2006. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-266946A1.doc  DOC-266946A1.pdf  DOC-266946A1.txt

Report No: NCD-1302 Released: 08/18/2006. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-266950A1.doc  DOC-266950A1.pdf  DOC-266950A1.txt

Released: 08/18/2006. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENTS ON AMENDMENT TO REQUEST OF AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS FOR PERMANENT ASSIGNMENT OF TOLL FREE NUMBER OR EXTENSION OF TOLL FREE NUMBER OR EXTENSION OF EMERGENCY NUMBER ASSIGNMENT. (DA No. 06-1658). (Dkt No 95-115). Comments Due: 08/25/2006. WCB. Contact: Marilyn Jones at (202) 418-2357  DA-06-1658A1.doc  DA-06-1658A1.pdf  DA-06-1658A1.txt

Report No: CWS-06-61 Released: 08/18/2006. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-266961A1.doc  DOC-266961A1.pdf  DOC-266961A1.txt

Report No: CWS-06-62 Released: 08/18/2006. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-266962A1.pdf  DOC-266962A1.txt

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TEXTS

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ALLTEL CORPORATION. Adopted the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau and Alltel Corporation. The Consent Decree terminates a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture against Alltel. by Consent Decree. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 08/17/2006 by ORDER. (DA No. 06-1641). EB  DA-06-1641A1.doc  DA-06-1641A1.pdf  DA-06-1641A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S POLICIES AND RULES FOR PROCESSING APPLICATIONS IN THE DIRECT BROADCAST SATELLITE SERVICE/FEASIBILITY OF REDUCED ORBITAL SPACING FOR PROVISION OF DIRECT BROADCAST SATELLITE IN THE UNITED STATES. Seek comment on revisions to licensing procedures and technical rules governing direct broadcast satellite (DBS) Service. (Dkt No. 06-160). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 08/14/2006 by NPRM. (FCC No. 06-120). IB  FCC-06-120A1.doc  FCC-06-120A2.doc  FCC-06-120A1.pdf  FCC-06-120A2.pdf  FCC-06-120A1.txt  FCC-06-120A2.txt

GAYVILLE-VOLIN SCHOOL DISTRICT 63-1. Granted the request for review. Remanded the appeal to USAC for action. (Dkt No. 02-6). Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2006 by ORDER. (DA No. 06-1655). WCB  DA-06-1655A1.doc  DA-06-1655A1.pdf  DA-06-1655A1.txt

DOUGLAS-OMAHA TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION. Granted the request for waiver. Remanded the application to USAC for appropriate action. (Dkt No. 02-6). Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2006 by ORDER. (DA No. 06-1656). WCB  DA-06-1656A1.doc  DA-06-1656A1.pdf  DA-06-1656A1.txt

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT 67. Granted the request for review. Remanded the underlying application to USAC for further consideration. (Dkt No. 02-6). Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2006 by ORDER. (DA No. 06-1653). WCB  DA-06-1653A1.doc  DA-06-1653A1.pdf  DA-06-1653A1.txt

ZAPATA COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT. Granted the request for review. Remanded the underlying application associated with this appeal to USAC for further action. (Dkt No. 02-6). Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 08/18/2006 by ORDER. (DA No. 06-1657). WCB  DA-06-1657A1.doc  DA-06-1657A1.pdf  DA-06-1657A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED AUGUST 17, 2006, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 159:

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DIRECTV ENTERPRISES, LLC. Dismissed portions of the application, without prejudice to refiling. Action by: Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 08/17/2006 by Decision. (DA No. 06-1651). IB  DA-06-1651A1.doc  DA-06-1651A1.pdf  DA-06-1651A1.txt

QUALCOMM, INC. Dismissed the applications without prejudice to refiling. Action by: Chief, Systems Analysis Branch, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 08/17/2006 by Decision. (DA No. 06-1652). IB  DA-06-1652A1.doc  DA-06-1652A1.pdf  DA-06-1652A1.txt