fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 26 No. 105
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



June 1, 2007


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE MAY 31, 2007, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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NEWS RELEASES

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DISABILITY ACCESS REQUIREMENTS EXTENDED TO VOIP SERVICES. The Commission extended the disability access requirements of Sections 225 and 255 of the Communications Act to providers of interconnected VoIP services and to manufacturers of specially designed equipment used to provide those services. News Release. Adopted: 05/31/2007. News Media Contact: email: rosemary.kimball@fcc.gov CGB. Contact Lisa Boehley at (202) 418-7395, email: lisa.boehley@fcc.gov  DOC-273452A1.doc  DOC-273452A2.doc  DOC-273452A3.doc  DOC-273452A4.doc  DOC-273452A5.doc  DOC-273452A1.pdf  DOC-273452A2.pdf  DOC-273452A3.pdf  DOC-273452A4.pdf  DOC-273452A5.pdf  DOC-273452A1.txt  DOC-273452A2.txt  DOC-273452A3.txt  DOC-273452A4.txt  DOC-273452A5.txt

FCC BOOSTS COMPETITIVE TELEPHONE, VIDEO SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES IN MULTI-UNIT BUILDINGS. The Commission took action to ensure that consumers in multi-unit buildings enjoy the benefits of increased competition in telephone and video service offerings. News Release. Adopted: 05/31/2007. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: mark.wigfield@fcc.gov MB , WCB. Contact Denise Coca (WCB) at (202) 418-0574, email: denise.coca@fcc.gov; Holly Saurer (MB) at (202) 418-7283, email: holly.saurer@fcc.gov  DOC-273439A1.doc  DOC-273439A2.doc  DOC-273439A3.doc  DOC-273439A4.doc  DOC-273439A5.doc  DOC-273439A1.pdf  DOC-273439A2.pdf  DOC-273439A3.pdf  DOC-273439A4.pdf  DOC-273439A5.pdf  DOC-273439A1.txt  DOC-273439A2.txt  DOC-273439A3.txt  DOC-273439A4.txt  DOC-273439A5.txt

FCC ADOPTS ORDER IMPLEMENTING KATRINA PANEL RECOMMENDATIONS. The Commission implemented various recommendations of the Independent Panel Reviewing the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on communications networks. News Release. Adopted: 05/31/2007. News Media Contact: Robert Kenny at (202) 418-2668, email: robert.kenny@fcc.gov PSHSB. Contact Lisa Fowlkes at (202) 418-7452, email: lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov  DOC-273455A1.doc  DOC-273455A2.doc  DOC-273455A3.doc  DOC-273455A4.doc  DOC-273455A5.doc  DOC-273455A6.doc  DOC-273455A1.pdf  DOC-273455A2.pdf  DOC-273455A3.pdf  DOC-273455A4.pdf  DOC-273455A5.pdf  DOC-273455A6.pdf  DOC-273455A1.txt  DOC-273455A2.txt  DOC-273455A3.txt  DOC-273455A4.txt  DOC-273455A5.txt  DOC-273455A6.txt

FCC TAKES ACTION TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN NATION'S EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM. The Commission adopted a proposal that strengthens the nation's Emergency Alert System (EAS). The Order promotes the development of fully digital Next Generation technologies and delivery systems that will better serve the American public. News Release. Adopted: 05/31/2007. News Media Contact: Robert Kenny at (202) 418-2668, email: robert.kenny@fcc.gov PSHSB. Contact Dana Shaffer at (202) 418-0832, email: dana.shaffer@fcc.gov or Tom Beers at (202) 418-0952, email: tom.beers@fcc.gov  DOC-273458A1.doc  DOC-273458A2.doc  DOC-273458A3.doc  DOC-273458A4.doc  DOC-273458A5.doc  DOC-273458A6.doc  DOC-273458A1.pdf  DOC-273458A2.pdf  DOC-273458A3.pdf  DOC-273458A4.pdf  DOC-273458A5.pdf  DOC-273458A6.pdf  DOC-273458A1.txt  DOC-273458A2.txt  DOC-273458A3.txt  DOC-273458A4.txt  DOC-273458A5.txt  DOC-273458A6.txt

FCC ADOPTS NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING SEEKING COMMENT ON E911 LOCATION ACCURACY AND RELIABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR WIRELESS CARRIERS AND INTERCONNECTED VOIP PROVIDERS. The Commission sought comment on tentative conclusions and issues related to Enhanced 911 location accuracy and reliability requirements for wireless carriers and providers of interconnected voice over internet protocol (VoIP) services. News Release. Adopted: 05/31/2007. News Media Contact: Robert Kenny at (202) 418-2668, email: robert.kenny@fcc.gov PSHSB. Contact Carol Simpson at (202) 418-2391, email: carol.simpson@fcc.gov  DOC-273457A1.doc  DOC-273457A2.doc  DOC-273457A3.doc  DOC-273457A4.doc  DOC-273457A5.doc  DOC-273457A6.doc  DOC-273457A1.pdf  DOC-273457A2.pdf  DOC-273457A3.pdf  DOC-273457A4.pdf  DOC-273457A5.pdf  DOC-273457A6.pdf  DOC-273457A1.txt  DOC-273457A2.txt  DOC-273457A3.txt  DOC-273457A4.txt  DOC-273457A5.txt  DOC-273457A6.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-00447 Released: 06/01/2007. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION ACTIONS TAKEN. (DA No. 07-2294). IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719; TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-07-2294A1.pdf  DA-07-2294A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00448 Released: 06/01/2007. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719; TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-273460A1.pdf  DOC-273460A1.txt

Report No: TEL-01154S Released: 06/01/2007. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS (47 C.F.R. SECTION 63.18); SECTION 310 (B) (4) REQUESTS. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-273462A1.pdf  DOC-273462A1.txt

Report No: 46498 Released: 06/01/2007. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-273424A2.txt  DOC-273424A1.pdf

Report No: 26498 Released: 06/01/2007. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-273423A2.txt  DOC-273423A1.pdf

Released: 06/01/2007. 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-273447A1.pdf  DOC-273447A1.txt

Released: 06/01/2007. 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-273448A1.pdf  DOC-273448A1.txt

Released: 06/01/2007. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENTS ON QWEST'S PETITIONS FOR FORBEARANCE IN THE DENVER, MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, PHOENIX, AND SEATTLE METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREAS. (DA No. 07-2291). (Dkt No 07-97). Comments Due: 07/17/2007. Reply Comments Due: 08/16/2007. WCB. Contact: Denise Coca at (202) 418-0574 or Jeremy Miller at (202) 418-1507  DA-07-2291A1.doc  DA-07-2291A1.pdf  DA-07-2291A1.txt

Report No: CWS-07-52 Released: 06/01/2007. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION Re: Applications Accepted for Filing. WTB  DOC-273454A1.pdf  DOC-273454A1.txt

Released: 06/01/2007. THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ANNOUNCES ENHANCEMENTS TO THE UNIVERSAL LICENSING SYSTEM (ULS) LICENSE ARCHIVE. (DA No. 07-2179). WTB  DA-07-2179A1.doc  DA-07-2179A1.pdf  DA-07-2179A1.txt

Released: 06/01/2007. PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION OF NEW FILING PROCESS FOR FCC REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS (NT) AND REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (EX) IN THE UNIVERSAL LICENSING SYSTEM WILL TAKE PLACE ON JUNE 13, 2007. (DA No. 07-2301). WTB  DA-07-2301A1.doc  DA-07-2301A1.pdf  DA-07-2301A1.txt

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VARTEC TELECOM. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/31/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-2303). CGB  DA-07-2303A1.doc  DA-07-2303A1.pdf  DA-07-2303A1.txt

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS. Granted effective competition petition for local franchise areas of Beloit and Janesville, Wisconsin. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-2283). MB  DA-07-2283A1.doc  DA-07-2283A1.pdf  DA-07-2283A1.txt

COXCOM, INC. AND COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC. Granted effective competition petition for various Arizona, Georgia, and Illinois local franchise areas. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-2282). MB  DA-07-2282A1.doc  DA-07-2282A1.pdf  DA-07-2282A1.txt

BRIGHT HOUSE NETWORKS AND COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC. Granted effective competition petition for various Alabama, Arkansas, and Illinois local franchise areas. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/31/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-2284). MB  DA-07-2284A1.doc  DA-07-2284A1.pdf  DA-07-2284A1.txt

REVISION OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING OPERATION IN THE 57-64 GHZ BAND. Proposed to amend the requirements in Part 15 of the Commission's rules applicable to transmitters operating on an unlicensed basis in the 57-64 GHz frequency range. (Dkt No. 07-113 , RM-11104). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/25/2007 by NPRM. (FCC No. 07-104). OET  FCC-07-104A1.doc  FCC-07-104A1.pdf  FCC-07-104A1.txt

PETITIONS OF QWEST CORPORATION FOR FORBEARANCE PURSUANT TO 47 U.S.C. SECTION 160(C) IN THE DENVER, MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, PHOENIX, AND SEATTLE METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREAS. Adopted First Protective Order in this proceeding. by FIRST PROTECTIVE ORDER. (Dkt No. 07-97). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 05/31/2007 by Protective Order. (DA No. 07-2292). WCB  DA-07-2292A1.doc  DA-07-2292A1.pdf  DA-07-2292A1.txt

PETITIONS OF QWEST CORPORATION FOR FORBEARANCE PURSUANT TO 47 U.S.C. SECTION 160(C) IN THE DENVER, MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, PHOENIX, AND SEATTLE METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREAS. Adopted Second Protective Order in this proceeding. by Second Protective Order. (Dkt No. 07-97). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 05/31/2007 by Protective Order. (DA No. 07-2293). WCB  DA-07-2293A1.doc  DA-07-2293A1.pdf  DA-07-2293A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MAY 31, 2007, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 104:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 05/31/2007. EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE COMMENTS ON THE STATUS OF CHILDREN'S TELEVISION PROGRAMMING. (DA No. 07-2287). (Dkt No 00-167). Comments Due: 09/04/2007. Reply Comments Due: 10/01/2007. MB. Contact: Holly Saurer at (202) 418-2120  DA-07-2287A1.doc  DA-07-2287A1.pdf  DA-07-2287A1.txt

Released: 05/31/2007. NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION PROCEEDING. (DA No. 07-2290). (Dkt No 07-86). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394  DA-07-2290A1.doc  DA-07-2290A1.pdf  DA-07-2290A1.txt

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STATE OF WASHINGTON. Requested a waiver of Sections 90.20(c) and 22.561 of the Commission's rules to permit the Washington State Patrol (WSP) to operate a public safety station in Whatcom County, Washington. Action by: Chief, Policy Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 05/31/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-2289). PSHSB  DA-07-2289A1.doc  DA-07-2289A1.pdf  DA-07-2289A1.txt

NUMBERING RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION. Granted a petition filed by the Kentucky Public Service Commission for delegated authority to implement mandatory thousands-block number pooling. (Dkt No. 96-98 , 99-200). Action by: Associate Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 05/31/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-2280). WCB  DA-07-2280A1.doc  DA-07-2280A1.pdf  DA-07-2280A1.txt