fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 28 No. 238
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



December 04, 2009


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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OREGON HEALTH NETWORK REACHES MILESTONE IN UPGRADES FUNDED BY FCC'S RURAL HEALTH CARE PILOT PROGRAM. News Release. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB   DOC-294997A1.doc  DOC-294997A1.pdf  DOC-294997A1.txt  

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Released: 12/04/2009. FCC ANNOUNCES THE REAUTHORIZATION OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (DA No. 09-2531). CGB . Contact: Gregory Vadas at (202) 418-1798, email: Gregory.Vadas@fcc.gov or Carmen Scanlon at (202) 418-0544, email: Carmen.Scanlon@fcc.gov, TTY: 1-800-835-5322  DA-09-2531A1.doc  DA-09-2531A1.pdf  DA-09-2531A1.txt  

Report No: SAT-00652 Released: 12/04/2009. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 09-2538) Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-09-2538A1.pdf  DA-09-2538A1.txt  

Report No: SAT-00651 Released: 12/04/2009. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-295007A1.pdf  DOC-295007A1.txt  

Report No: TEL-01399S Released: 12/04/2009. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-295005A1.pdf  DOC-295005A1.txt  

Report No: SCL-00098S Released: 12/04/2009. STREAMLINED SUBMARINE CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-295006A1.pdf  DOC-295006A1.txt  

Report No: 47125 Released: 12/04/2009. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-294969A1.pdf  DOC-294969A2.txt  

Report No: 0302 Released: 12/04/2009. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB . Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-294983A1.doc  DOC-294983A1.pdf  DOC-294983A1.txt  

Report No: 27125 Released: 12/04/2009. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-294968A1.pdf  DOC-294968A2.txt  

Released: 12/04/2009. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 3). OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0310  DOC-294990A1.pdf  DOC-294990A1.txt  

Released: 12/04/2009. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 3). OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0310  DOC-294991A1.pdf  DOC-294991A1.txt  

Released: 12/04/2009. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (3 OF 3). OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0310  DOC-294992A1.pdf  DOC-294992A1.txt  

Released: 12/04/2009. NOTICE CONCERNING EX PARTE STATUS OF INFORMATION SUBMITTED TO THE COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY, RELIABILITY & INTEROPERABILITY COUNCIL. (DA No. 09-2534). PSHSB . Contact: Jeffery Goldthorp at (202) 418-1096, email: Jeffery.Goldthorp@fcc.gov or Jean Ann Collins at (202) 418-2792, email: Jeanann.Collins@fcc.gov  DA-09-2534A1.doc  DA-09-2534A1.pdf  DA-09-2534A1.txt  

Report No: NCD-1809 Released: 12/04/2009. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY TELEPHONE OPERATING COMPANY OF VERMONT LLC D/B/A FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-294985A1.doc  DOC-294985A1.pdf  DOC-294985A1.txt  

Report No: CWS-10-16 Released: 12/04/2009. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB   DOC-295008A1.pdf  DOC-295008A1.txt  

Report No: CWS-10-17 Released: 12/04/2009. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB   DOC-295009A1.pdf  DOC-295009A1.txt  

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PETITION OF AT&T INC. FOR SETTLEMENTS STOP PAYMENT ORDER ON THE U.S.-TONGA ROUTE. Granted the motion for extension of time filed by Digicel Tonga Limited. (Dkt No. 09-10 ). Action by: Chief, Policy Division, International Bureau. Comments Due: 01/06/2010. Reply Comments Due: 01/20/2010. Adopted: 12/03/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-2537). IB   DA-09-2537A1.pdf  DA-09-2537A1.txt  

SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY. Issued a $9,000 Forfeiture to Station KSJS(FM), San Jose, California. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 12/03/2009 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 09-2540). MB   DA-09-2540A1.doc  DA-09-2540A1.pdf  DA-09-2540A1.txt  

CASWELL CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC AND WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC. Granted the application for assignment of license for Station WPAL-FM, Ridgeville, South Carolina. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 09-2541). MB   DA-09-2541A1.doc  DA-09-2541A1.pdf  DA-09-2541A1.txt  

VERIZON WIRELESS'S EARLY TERMINATION FEE FOR ADVANCED DEVICES AND ACCESS TO VERIZON MOBILE WEB. WTB/CGB Letter to Verizon Wireless Regarding Early Terminations Fee for Advanced Devices and Access to Verizon Mobile Web. (Dkt No. 05-194 09-158 ). Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Acting Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 09-2535). WTB   DA-09-2535A1.doc  DA-09-2535A1.pdf  DA-09-2535A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED DECEMBER 3, 2009, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 237:

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STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER COPPS ON THE COMCAST/GENERAL ELECTRIC ANNOUNCEMENT. STMT. News Media Contact: Jennifer Schneider at (202) 418-2000 CMMR   DOC-294980A1.doc  DOC-294980A1.pdf  DOC-294980A1.txt  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL J. COPPS ON THE INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 4167 THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COLLABORATION ACT. STMT. News Media Contact: Jennifer Schneider at (202) 418-2000 CMMR   DOC-294981A1.doc  DOC-294981A1.pdf  DOC-294981A1.txt  

FCC ANNOUNCES INITIAL PUBLIC WORKSHOPS FOR OPEN INTERNET PROCEEDING. News Release. News Media Contact: Jen Howard at (202) 418-0506, email: Jen.Howard@fcc.gov OCH   DOC-294996A1.doc  DOC-294996A1.pdf  DOC-294996A1.txt  

FCC ANNOUNCES NEW DATE AND TIME FOR MEMPHIS FIELD HEARING ON DIGITAL INCLUSION. News Release. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov OCH   DOC-294989A1.doc  DOC-294989A1.pdf  DOC-294989A1.txt  

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Released: 12/03/2009. FCC ANNOUNCES CHANGE IN FILING LOCATION FOR PAPER DOCUMENTS. (DA No. 09-2529). OMD . Contact: Ginger Weasenforth at (202) 418-0330, email: Ginger.Weasenforth@fcc.gov or Geraldine Taylor at (202) 418-0305, email: Geraldine.Taylor@fcc.gov  DA-09-2529A1.doc  DA-09-2529A1.pdf  DA-09-2529A1.txt  

Released: 12/03/2009. ISSUED AN ERRATUM CORRECTING PUBLIC NOTICE, DA 09-2502, RELEASED NOVEMBER 25, 2009. WCB . Contact: Jeremy Miller at (202) 418-1507, email: Jeremy.Miller@fcc.gov  DOC-294978A1.doc  DOC-294978A1.pdf  DOC-294978A1.txt  

Released: 12/03/2009. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ESTABLISHES A NEW STATION CLASS CODE AND PROVIDES LICENSING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRIMARY PERMANENT FIXED STATIONS IN THE 4940-4990 MHZ BAND ALLOCATED FOR PUBLIC SAFETY USE. (DA No. 09-2530). (Dkt No 07-100 ). PSHSB . Contact: (717) 338-2646  DA-09-2530A1.doc  DA-09-2530A1.pdf  DA-09-2530A1.txt  

Released: 12/03/2009. COMMENT SOUGHT ON VIDEO DEVICE INNOVATION. (DA No. 09-2519). (Dkt No 09-137 09-47 09-51 97-80 ) NBP Public Notice #27, PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Reply Comments Due: 12/21/2009. MB . Contact: Brendan Murray at (202) 418-1573 or Alison Neplokh at (202) 418-1083. News Media Contact: Mark.Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov  DA-09-2519A1.doc  DA-09-2519A1.pdf  DA-09-2519A1.txt  

Released: 12/03/2009. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PETITION FOR RULEMAKING OF THE NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL. (DA No. 09-2528). (Dkt No 09-217 ). Comments Due: 01/08/2010. Reply Comments Due: 01/25/2010. WTB   DA-09-2528A1.doc  DA-09-2528A1.pdf  DA-09-2528A1.txt  

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REMARKS OF COMMISSIONER MEREDITH ATTWELL BAKER, "A SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK", THE PHOENIX CENTER FOR ADVANCED LEGAL & ECONOMIC PUBLIC POLICY STUDIES, 2009 ANNUAL U.S. TELECOMS SYMPOSIUM. CMMR . DECEMBER 3, 2009 (AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY)  DOC-294998A1.doc  DOC-294998A1.pdf  DOC-294998A1.txt  

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ERRATUM - U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION PETITION FOR PERMANENT REASSIGNMENT OF THREE TOLL FREE SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE NUMBERS. TOLL FREE SERVICE ACCESS CODES. Issued an Erratum correcting Memorandum Opinion and Order on Review, FCC 09-91, released October 14, 2009. (Dkt No. 07-271 95-155 ). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau by ERRATUM. WCB   FCC-09-91A1.doc  FCC-09-91A2.doc  DOC-294979A1.doc  DOC-294979A1.pdf  DOC-294979A1.txt