fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 26 No. 186
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



September 26, 2007


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC RELEASES REFERENCE BOOK. The FCC released its annual report, Reference Book of Rates, Price Indices, and Household Expenditures for Telephone Service. News Release. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB. Contact Pedro Almoguera at (202) 418-0940, TTY: (202) 418-0484.  DOC-276875A1.doc  DOC-276875A1.pdf  DOC-276875A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 2832 Released: 09/26/2007. CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU REFERENCE INFORMATION CENTER PETITION FOR RULEMAKINGS FILED. CGB  DOC-276866A1.doc  DOC-276866A1.pdf  DOC-276866A1.txt

Report No: SES-00967 Released: 09/26/2007. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION RE: ACTIONS TAKEN. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-276871A1.pdf  DOC-276871A1.txt

Report No: SES-00966 Released: 09/26/2007. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES RE: SATELLITE RADIO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-276870A1.pdf  DOC-276870A1.txt

Report No: 1778 Released: 09/26/2007. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-276868A1.pdf  DOC-276868A1.txt

Released: 09/26/2007. REQUEST FOR COMMENT ON BLACK TELEVISION NEWS CHANNEL, INC.'S REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY WAIVER OF BAN ON ADVERTISING FOR DBS PUBLIC INTEREST SET-ASIDE CHANNELS. (DA No. 07-4032). (Dkt No 07-213). Comments Due: 10/26/2007. Reply Comments Due: 11/13/2007. MB. Contact: Rosalee Chiara at (202) 418-0754 or Maureen McCarthy at (202) 418-0011. News Media Contact: Mary Diamond at (202) 418-2388  DA-07-4032A1.doc  DA-07-4032A1.pdf  DA-07-4032A1.txt

Report No: 46579 Released: 09/26/2007. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-276825A2.txt  DOC-276825A1.pdf

Report No: 26579 Released: 09/26/2007. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-276824A2.txt  DOC-276824A1.pdf

Report No: 3474 Released: 09/26/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. PSHSB  DOC-276855A1.pdf  DOC-276855A1.txt

Report No: 3469 Released: 09/26/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. PSHSB  DOC-276848A1.pdf  DOC-276848A1.txt

Report No: 3471 Released: 09/26/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB  DOC-276852A1.pdf  DOC-276852A1.txt

Report No: 3467 Released: 09/26/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB  DOC-276846A1.pdf  DOC-276846A1.txt

Report No: 3482 Released: 09/26/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. PSHSB  DOC-276863A1.pdf  DOC-276863A1.txt

Report No: 3480 Released: 09/26/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. PSHSB  DOC-276862A1.pdf  DOC-276862A1.txt

Report No: 3476 Released: 09/26/2007. 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-276858A1.pdf  DOC-276858A1.txt

Report No: 3478 Released: 09/26/2007. 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-276860A1.pdf  DOC-276860A1.txt

Report No: 3473 Released: 09/26/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB  DOC-276853A1.pdf  DOC-276853A1.txt

Report No: 3468 Released: 09/26/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-276849A1.pdf  DOC-276849A1.txt

Report No: 3470 Released: 09/26/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-276850A1.pdf  DOC-276850A1.txt

Report No: 3470A Released: 09/26/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-276851A1.pdf  DOC-276851A1.txt

Report No: 3466 Released: 09/26/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-276847A1.pdf  DOC-276847A1.txt

Report No: 3481 Released: 09/26/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB  DOC-276865A1.pdf  DOC-276865A1.txt

Report No: 3479 Released: 09/26/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB  DOC-276864A1.pdf  DOC-276864A1.txt

Report No: 3475 Released: 09/26/2007. 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-276857A1.pdf  DOC-276857A1.txt

Report No: 3477 Released: 09/26/2007. 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-276859A1.pdf  DOC-276859A1.txt

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STATEMENT

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REMARKS OF CHAIRMAN KEVIN J. MARTIN, DIGITAL TELEVISION CONSUMER EDUCATION WORKSHOP, FCC HEADQUARTERS, WASHINGTON, DC,. SEPTEMBER 26, 2007 by Statement. OCM  DOC-276880A1.doc  DOC-276880A1.pdf  DOC-276880A1.txt

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TEXTS

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FCC RELEASES REFERENCE BOOK OF RATES, PRICE INDICES, AND HOUSEHOLD EXPENDITURES FOR TELEPHONE SERVICE. The report contains information on local and long distance rates paid by residential and business consumers, household expenditures, and price indices. Action by: Chief, Industry Analysis and Technology Division, Wireline Competition Bureau by REPORT. WCB  DOC-276876A1.pdf  DOC-276876A1.txt

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TESTIMONY

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TESTIMONY OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL J. COPPS, US SENATE COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP, IMPROVING INTERNET ACCESS TO HELP SMALL BUSINESS COMPETE IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY,. SEPTEMBER 26, 2007 by Testimony. CMMR  DOC-276881A1.doc  DOC-276881A1.pdf  DOC-276881A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED SEPTEMBER 25, 2007, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 185:

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TEXTS

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MR. RICHARD E. BROWN RE: NOTICE OF SUSPENSION AND INITIATION OF DEBARMENT PROCEEDINGS. Notified Mr. Richard E. Brown of his suspension and proposed debarment from the schools and libraries program pursuant to section 54.521 of the Commission's rules. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/25/2007 by LETTER. (DA No. 07-4036). EB  DA-07-4036A1.doc  DA-07-4036A1.pdf  DA-07-4036A1.txt

COMCAST CORPORATION. Denied Comcast Corporation's Petition for Declaratory Ruling. Granted The America Channel's request for relief. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/25/2007 by ORDER. (FCC No. 07-172). MB  FCC-07-172A1.doc  FCC-07-172A1.pdf  FCC-07-172A1.txt

ERRATUM - PETITION OF ACS OF ANCHORAGE, INC. Issued an Erratum correcting, Memorandum Opinion and Order, FCC 07-149, released August 20, 2007. (Dkt No. 06-109). Action by: Associate Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau by ERRATUM. WCB  DOC-276861A1.doc  DOC-276861A1.pdf  DOC-276861A1.txt