fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 26 No. 27
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



February 9, 2007


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC RELEASES STUDY ON TELEPHONE TRENDS. News Release WCB. Contact Larry Povich or Suzanne Mendez at (202) 418-0940; TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-270415A1.doc  DOC-270415A1.pdf  DOC-270415A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: SAT-00420 Released: 02/09/2007. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION ACTIONS TAKEN. (DA No. 07-617). IB. Contact: Satellite Division at (202) 418-0719; TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-07-617A1.pdf  DA-07-617A1.txt

Report No: TEL-01114S Released: 02/09/2007. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-270412A1.pdf  DOC-270412A1.txt

Report No: TEL-01115NS Released: 02/09/2007. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-270413A1.pdf  DOC-270413A1.txt

Report No: 46420 Released: 02/09/2007. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-270379A2.txt  DOC-270379A1.pdf

Report No: 26420 Released: 02/09/2007. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-270378A2.txt  DOC-270378A1.pdf

Report No: CWS-07-36 Released: 02/09/2007. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-270404A1.pdf  DOC-270404A1.txt

Report No: CWS-07-35 Released: 02/09/2007. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-270409A1.pdf  DOC-270409A1.txt

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GARY TOUSSAINT. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $10,000 to Gary Toussaint for operating an unlicensed radio transmitter on the frequency 102.9 MHz in Mattapan, MA. Action by: Regional Director, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/07/2007 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 07-559). EB  DA-07-559A1.doc  DA-07-559A1.pdf  DA-07-559A1.txt

TEA-VISZ, INC. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture to FM Translator Station W272AY, Park Falls, Wisconsin for failure to timely file its license renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-615). MB  DA-07-615A1.doc  DA-07-615A1.pdf  DA-07-615A1.txt

NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture to FM Translator Station K218AR, Washburn, Wisconsin for failure to timely file its license renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-611). MB  DA-07-611A1.doc  DA-07-611A1.pdf  DA-07-611A1.txt

SIMONS BROADCASTING, LP. Issued a $10,000 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture To Station KTAQ(TV), Greenville, Texas for the admitted violations of Section 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules described in KTAQ(TV)'s renewal application. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 02/08/2007 by NALF. (DA No. 07-604). MB  DA-07-604A1.doc  DA-07-604A1.pdf  DA-07-604A1.txt

RAMAR COMMUNICATIONS II, LTD. Issued a $7,000 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture to Station KTEL-TV, Carlsbad, New Mexico for the admitted violations of Section 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules described in KTEL-TV's renewal application. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 02/08/2007 by NALF. (DA No. 07-602). MB  DA-07-602A1.doc  DA-07-602A1.pdf  DA-07-602A1.txt

LESEA BROADCASTING OF TULSA, INC. Issued a $13,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture to Station KWHB(TV), Tulsa, Oklahoma for the admitted violations of Section 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules described in KWHB(TV)'s renewal application. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 02/08/2007 by NALF. (DA No. 07-603). MB  DA-07-603A1.doc  DA-07-603A1.pdf  DA-07-603A1.txt

RALLA BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC. Issued a $3,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture to Station WCAZ(AM), Carthage, Illinois for failure to timely file renewal application and unauthorized operation. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-612). MB  DA-07-612A1.doc  DA-07-612A1.pdf  DA-07-612A1.txt

FAITH FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES, INC. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture to Low Power FM Station WJHV-LP, Fairbury, Illinois for failure to timely file its license renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-614). MB  DA-07-614A1.doc  DA-07-614A1.pdf  DA-07-614A1.txt

LIVING WORD COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture to FM Translator Station W232AR, Marshfield, Wisconsin for failure to timely file its license renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-616). MB  DA-07-616A1.doc  DA-07-616A1.pdf  DA-07-616A1.txt

NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY. Issued a $7,000 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture to Station WZRD(FM), Chicago, Illinois for failure to timely file renewal application and unauthorized operation. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-618). MB  DA-07-618A1.doc  DA-07-618A1.pdf  DA-07-618A1.txt

LAC COURTE OREILLES OJIBWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION. Issued a $1,500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture to Station WOJB(FM), Reserve, Wisconsin for failure to timely file its license renewal application. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-613). MB  DA-07-613A1.doc  DA-07-613A1.pdf  DA-07-613A1.txt

CALVARY CHAPEL (CHURCH) OF MENOMONIE. Issued a $7,000 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture to Low Power FM Station WRJF-LP, Menomonie, Wisconsin for failure to timely file renewal application and unauthorized operation. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-619). MB  DA-07-619A1.doc  DA-07-619A1.pdf  DA-07-619A1.txt

LIBERMAN TELEVISION OF DALLAS LICENSE CORP. Issued a $20,000 NALF for Forfeiture to Station KMPX(TV), Decatur, Texas for violating the Commission's Equal Employment Opportunity recruitment, notification, self-assessment, record keeping, public file, data, and information requirements. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 02/07/2007 by NALF. (DA No. 07-394). MB  DA-07-394A1.doc  DA-07-394A1.pdf  DA-07-394A1.txt

JOHN E. WALL, JR., ON REQUEST FOR INSPECTION OF RECORDS. Denied the application for review. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/07/2007 by MO&O. (FCC No. 07-8). OGC  FCC-07-8A1.doc  FCC-07-8A1.pdf  FCC-07-8A1.txt

FCC RELEASES TRENDS IN TELEPHONE SERVICE REPORT. This report provides answers to frequently asked questions about the telephone industry -- questions asked by consumers, members of Congress, other government agencies, telecommunications carriers, and members of the business and academic communities. Action by: the Industry Analysis and Technology Division, Wireline Competition Bureau by REPORT. WCB  DOC-270407A1.pdf  DOC-270407A1.txt

PETITION OF THE VERIZON LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANIES FOR FORBEARANCE UNDER 47 U.S.C. SECTION 160(C). Extended by 90 days the date by which the petition requesting forbearance, filed by Verizon Communications Inc., shall be deemed granted in the absence of a Commission decision that the petition fails to meet the standards for forbearance. (Dkt No. 06-56). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 02/09/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-620). WCB  DA-07-620A1.doc  DA-07-620A1.pdf  DA-07-620A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED FEBRUARY 8, 2007, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 26:

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FCC ANNOUNCES PUBLIC MEETING ON MEDIA OWNERSHIP IN HARRISBURG. News Release. News Media Contact: Clyde Ensslin at (202) 418-0506 MB  DOC-270408A1.doc  DOC-270408A1.pdf  DOC-270408A1.txt

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Released: 02/08/2007. ERRATUM - COMMENT ON REQUEST FOR WAIVER FILED BY MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO OPERATE ON UHF TV FREQUENCIES Issued an Erratum to Public Notice, DA 07-443, released January 31, 2007. Comments Due: 03/03/2007. Reply Comments Due: 03/18/2007. PSHSB. Contact: Herb Zeiler at (202) 418-0686, email: Herbert.Zeiler@fcc.gov  DOC-270403A1.doc  DOC-270403A1.pdf  DOC-270403A1.txt

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REVISION OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEMS; REQUEST FOR LIMITED WAIVER OF WASHINGTON RSA NO. 8 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. Granted in part the Request for Additional Limited Waiver and Extension of the Handset Penetration Deadline of the Commission's Phase II E911 Rules by Washington RSA No. 8 Limited Partnership, with conditions. (Dkt No. 94-102). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/08/2007 by ORDER. (FCC No. 07-9). PSHSB  FCC-07-9A1.doc  FCC-07-9A1.pdf  FCC-07-9A1.txt

FEDERAL-STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE, PETITION OF CINGULAR WIRELESS, LLC FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. Adopted a Protective Order in this proceeding. (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 02/08/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-600). WCB  DA-07-600A1.doc  DA-07-600A1.pdf  DA-07-600A1.txt

FEDERAL-STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE, SMITH BAGLEY, INC., PETITION FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER FOR THE NAVAJO RESERVATION IN UTAH. Granted the petition filed by Smith Bagley, Inc. seeking designation as an ETC on the Navajo Reservation in Utah pursuant to section 214(e)(6) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the Act). (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 02/08/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-605). WCB  DA-07-605A1.doc  DA-07-605A1.pdf  DA-07-605A1.txt