fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 26 No. 228
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



November 28, 2007


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE NOVEMBER 27, 2007, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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FCC PROPOSES EXTENDING THE 5-YEAR REGISTRATION PERIOD FOR THE NATIONAL DO-NOT-CALL REGISTRY. News Release. (Dkt No 07-268). Adopted: 11/27/2007. News Media Contact: Michael Jacobs at (202) 418-2859 CGB. Contact Contact Lynne Montgomery at (202) 418-2229  DOC-278452A1.doc  DOC-278452A2.doc  DOC-278452A3.doc  DOC-278452A4.doc  DOC-278452A5.doc  DOC-278452A6.doc  DOC-278452A1.pdf  DOC-278452A2.pdf  DOC-278452A3.pdf  DOC-278452A4.pdf  DOC-278452A5.pdf  DOC-278452A6.pdf  DOC-278452A1.txt  DOC-278452A2.txt  DOC-278452A3.txt  DOC-278452A4.txt  DOC-278452A5.txt  DOC-278452A6.txt

FCC ADOPTS RULES TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH OF THE LOW POWER FM RADIO SERVICE. News Release. Adopted: 11/27/2007. News Media Contact: Mary Diamond at (202) 418-2388 MB. Contact Peter Doyle at (202) 418-2789 or Holly Saurer at (202) 418-7283  DOC-278449A1.doc  DOC-278449A2.doc  DOC-278449A3.doc  DOC-278449A4.doc  DOC-278449A5.doc  DOC-278449A6.doc  DOC-278449A1.pdf  DOC-278449A2.pdf  DOC-278449A3.pdf  DOC-278449A4.pdf  DOC-278449A5.pdf  DOC-278449A6.pdf  DOC-278449A1.txt  DOC-278449A2.txt  DOC-278449A3.txt  DOC-278449A4.txt  DOC-278449A5.txt  DOC-278449A6.txt

FCC REQUIRES TELEVISION BROADCASTERS TO PROVIDE MORE LOCAL PROGRAMMING INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC. News Release. Adopted: 11/27/2007. News Media Contact: Mary Diamond at (202) 418-2388, email: Mary.Diamond@fcc.gov MB. Contact Holly Saurer at (202) 418-7283  DOC-278450A1.doc  DOC-278450A2.doc  DOC-278450A3.doc  DOC-278450A4.doc  DOC-278450A5.doc  DOC-278450A6.doc  DOC-278450A1.pdf  DOC-278450A2.pdf  DOC-278450A3.pdf  DOC-278450A4.pdf  DOC-278450A5.pdf  DOC-278450A6.pdf  DOC-278450A1.txt  DOC-278450A2.txt  DOC-278450A3.txt  DOC-278450A4.txt  DOC-278450A5.txt  DOC-278450A6.txt

FCC ADOPTS RULES TO PROMOTE VIDEO PROGRAMMING DIVERSITY. The Commission adopted a Report and Order which allows consumers to receive a broader and more diverse range of programming from their cable operators. News Release. (Dkt No 05-255, 06-189). Adopted: 11/27/2007. News Media Contact: Mary Diamond at (202) 418-2388, email: Mary.Diamond@fcc.gov MB  DOC-278453A1.doc  DOC-278453A2.doc  DOC-278453A3.doc  DOC-278453A4.doc  DOC-278453A5.doc  DOC-278453A6.doc  DOC-278453A1.pdf  DOC-278453A2.pdf  DOC-278453A3.pdf  DOC-278453A4.pdf  DOC-278453A5.pdf  DOC-278453A6.pdf  DOC-278453A1.txt  DOC-278453A2.txt  DOC-278453A3.txt  DOC-278453A4.txt  DOC-278453A5.txt  DOC-278453A6.txt

FCC ADOPTS 13TH ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS ON VIDEO COMPETITION AND NOTICE OF INQUIRY FOR THE 14TH ANNUAL REPORT. The Commission adopted its 13th Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming. News Release. Adopted: 11/27/2007. News Media Contact: Mary Diamond at (202) 418-2388 MB. Contact Contact Marcia Glauberman or Dana Scherer at (202) 418-2330  DOC-278454A1.doc  DOC-278454A2.doc  DOC-278454A3.doc  DOC-278454A4.doc  DOC-278454A5.doc  DOC-278454A6.doc  DOC-278454A7.doc  DOC-278454A1.pdf  DOC-278454A2.pdf  DOC-278454A3.pdf  DOC-278454A4.pdf  DOC-278454A5.pdf  DOC-278454A6.pdf  DOC-278454A7.pdf  DOC-278454A1.txt  DOC-278454A2.txt  DOC-278454A3.txt  DOC-278454A4.txt  DOC-278454A5.txt  DOC-278454A6.txt  DOC-278454A7.txt

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Report No: 2842 Released: 11/28/2007. CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU REFERENCE INFORMATION CENTER PETITION FOR RULEMAKINGS FILED. (Dkt No 07-125). CGB  DOC-278417A1.doc  DOC-278417A1.pdf  DOC-278417A1.txt

Report No: FCN-00103 Released: 11/28/2007. FOREIGN CARRIER AFFILIATION NOTIFICATION. (DA No. 07-4750). IB. Contact: JoAnn Ekblad at (202) 418-1460, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-07-4750A1.pdf

Report No: SES-00985 Released: 11/28/2007. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION RE: ACTIONS TAKEN. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-278442A1.pdf

Report No: SES-00984 Released: 11/28/2007. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES RE: SATELLITE RADIO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-278441A1.pdf

Report No: 4100 Released: 11/28/2007. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: ACTIONS ON PENDING APPLICATIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-278413A1.pdf  DOC-278413A1.txt

Report No: 46621 Released: 11/28/2007. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-278445A2.txt  DOC-278445A1.pdf

Report No: 26621 Released: 11/28/2007. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-278443A2.txt  DOC-278443A1.pdf

Released: 11/28/2007. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0310  DOC-278432A1.pdf  DOC-278432A1.txt

Report No: 3625 Released: 11/28/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. PSHSB  DOC-278421A1.pdf  DOC-278421A1.txt

Report No: 3619 Released: 11/28/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. PSHSB  DOC-278409A1.pdf  DOC-278409A1.txt

Report No: 3621 Released: 11/28/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB  DOC-278419A1.pdf  DOC-278419A1.txt

Report No: 3617 Released: 11/28/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB  DOC-278407A1.pdf  DOC-278407A1.txt

Report No: 3629 Released: 11/28/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. PSHSB  DOC-278426A1.pdf  DOC-278426A1.txt

Report No: 3627 Released: 11/28/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. PSHSB  DOC-278425A1.pdf  DOC-278425A1.txt

Report No: 3631 Released: 11/28/2007. 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-278455A1.pdf  DOC-278455A1.txt

Report No: 3633 Released: 11/28/2007. 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-278457A1.pdf  DOC-278457A1.txt

Report No: NCD-1495A Released: 11/28/2007. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY AT&T SOUTHEAST. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-278431A1.doc  DOC-278431A1.pdf  DOC-278431A1.txt

Report No: 3624 Released: 11/28/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB  DOC-278420A1.pdf  DOC-278420A1.txt

Report No: 3618 Released: 11/28/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-278411A1.pdf  DOC-278411A1.txt

Report No: 3620 Released: 11/28/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-278415A1.pdf  DOC-278415A1.txt

Report No: 3620A Released: 11/28/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-278416A1.pdf  DOC-278416A1.txt

Report No: 3620B Released: 11/28/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-278418A1.pdf  DOC-278418A1.txt

Report No: 3616 Released: 11/28/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-278408A1.pdf  DOC-278408A1.txt

Report No: 3628 Released: 11/28/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB  DOC-278428A1.pdf  DOC-278428A1.txt

Report No: 3626 Released: 11/28/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB  DOC-278427A1.pdf  DOC-278427A1.txt

Report No: 3630 Released: 11/28/2007. 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-278456A1.pdf  DOC-278456A1.txt

Report No: 3632 Released: 11/28/2007. 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-278461A1.pdf  DOC-278461A1.txt

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DOSS AVIATION, INC., CORPUS CHRISTI, TX. Adopted a Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau and Doss Aviation Inc. Terminated the proceeding. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/26/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-4687). EB  DA-07-4687A1.doc  DA-07-4687A1.pdf  DA-07-4687A1.txt

ERRATUM - MOBILE SATELLITE VENTURES SUBSIDIARY LLC. Issued an Erratum correcting Memorandum Opinion and Order, DA 07-4723, released November 26, 2007. Action by: Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau by ERRATUM. IB  DOC-278422A1.doc  DOC-278422A1.pdf  DOC-278422A1.txt

FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC., KMSP-TV, MINNEAPOLIS, MN. The violation of Section 73.670 of the Commission's Rules does not warrant further consideration in connection with KMSP-TV's renewal application. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 07-4737). MB  DA-07-4737A1.doc  DA-07-4737A1.pdf  DA-07-4737A1.txt

CHANNEL 49 ACQUISITION CORPORATION, KTEN(TV), ADA, OK. Admonished Channel 49 Acquisition Corporation for the admitted violation of Section 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules described in KTEN(TV)'s renewal application. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 07-4736). MB  DA-07-4736A1.doc  DA-07-4736A1.pdf  DA-07-4736A1.txt

ALIYAT COMMUNICATIONS. Issued a $500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Low Power FM Station KCER-LP, Cisco, Texas for failure to timely file renewal application and unauthorized operation. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/27/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-4744). MB  DA-07-4744A1.doc  DA-07-4744A1.pdf  DA-07-4744A1.txt

WESTERN TRANSLATORS, INC. Issued a $500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for FM Translator Station K221CU, Chappell, Nebraska for failure to timely file renewal application and unauthorized operation. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/27/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-4742). MB  DA-07-4742A1.doc  DA-07-4742A1.pdf  DA-07-4742A1.txt

WESTERN TRANSLATORS, INC. Issued a $500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for FM Translator Station K221CJ, North Platte, Nebraska for failure to timely file renewal application and unauthorized operation. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/27/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-4741). MB  DA-07-4741A1.doc  DA-07-4741A1.pdf  DA-07-4741A1.txt

THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF ANTHONY KANSAS, INC. Issued a $500 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Low Power FM Station KCCA-LP, Anthony, Kansas for failure to timely file renewal application and unauthorized operation. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 11/27/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-4743). MB  DA-07-4743A1.doc  DA-07-4743A1.pdf  DA-07-4743A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED NOVEMBER 27, 2007, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 227:

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FCC RELEASES AGENDA FOR DECEMBER 4, 2007 DIGITAL TELEVISION CONSUMER EDUCATION WORKSHOP FOCUSING ON MINORITY AND NON-ENGLISH-SPEAKING COMMUNITIES. News Release. News Media Contact: Pam Slipakoff at (202) 418-7705, email: Pam.Slipakoff@fcc.gov or Lauren Patrich at (202) 418-7944 CGB. Contact Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, email: Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov  DOC-278430A1.doc  DOC-278430A1.pdf  DOC-278430A1.txt

CHAIRMAN MARTIN'S STATEMENT ON VERIZON WIRELESS'S PLANS TO INTRODUCE AN "ANY APPS, ANY DEVICE" OPTION FOR CONSUMERS IN 2008. STMT. News Media Contact: Clyde Ensslin at (202) 418-0506 OCM  DOC-278410A1.doc  DOC-278410A1.pdf  DOC-278410A1.txt

STATEMENT BY COMMISSIONER MICHAEL J. COPPS ON DELETION OF MINORITY MEDIA OWNERSHIP ITEM FROM TODAY'S AGENDA MEETING. STMT. News Media Contact: Rick Chessen at (202) 418-2000 CMMR  DOC-278447A1.doc  DOC-278447A1.pdf  DOC-278447A1.txt

STATEMENT BY COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN IN RESPONSE TO THE DELETION OF THE MINORITY OWNERSHIP ITEM FROM TODAY'S AGENDA. STMT. News Media Contact: Scott Bergmann at (202) 418-2300 CMMR  DOC-278448A1.doc  DOC-278448A1.pdf  DOC-278448A1.txt

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Released: 11/27/2007. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENTS ON THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION'S PETITION FOR THE PERMANENT REASSIGNMENT OF THREE TOLL-FREE SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE NUMBERS. (DA No. 07-4739). (Dkt No 07-271). Comments Due: 12/07/2007. Reply Comments Due: 12/12/2007. WCB. Contact: Michelle Sclater at (202) 418-0388  DA-07-4739A1.doc  DA-07-4739A1.pdf  DA-07-4739A1.txt

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MR. RICHARD E. BROWN. This letter provides notice to Mr. Richard E. Brown of his 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 by LETTER. (DA No. 07-4732). EB  DA-07-4732A1.doc  DA-07-4732A1.pdf  DA-07-4732A1.txt

ERRATUM - AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES GOVERNING HEARING AID-COMPATIBLE MOBILE HANDSETS ET AL. Issued an Erratum correcting, Second Report and Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemkaing, FCC 07-192, released November 7, 2007. (Dkt No. 01-309, 07-250). Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by ERRATUM. WTB  DOC-278397A1.doc  DOC-278397A1.pdf  DOC-278397A1.txt