Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 30 No. 43	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 March 04, 2011

FCC TAKES ACTION TO HELP STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND BROADBAND AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN NATIVE NATIONS. Renewed focus on initiatives that will help expand access to vital communications, including broadband, wireless and radio services in the communities across the United States. News Release. (Dkt No 11-0040 09-0052 11-0041 ). Adopted: 03/03/2011. News Media Contact: Dan Rumelt at (202) 418-7512, Dan.Rumelt@fcc.gov CGB MB WTB   DOC-304981A1.doc  DOC-304981A2.doc  DOC-304981A3.doc  DOC-304981A4.doc  DOC-304981A5.doc  DOC-304981A6.doc  DOC-304981A1.pdf  DOC-304981A2.pdf  DOC-304981A3.pdf  DOC-304981A4.pdf  DOC-304981A5.pdf  DOC-304981A6.pdf  DOC-304981A1.txt  DOC-304981A2.txt  DOC-304981A3.txt  DOC-304981A4.txt  DOC-304981A5.txt  DOC-304981A6.txt  

FCC TAKES A FRESH LOOK AT ITS RETRANSMISSION CONSENT RULES IN LIGHT OF RECENT CONSUMER TELEVISION DISRUPTIONS. News Release. (Dkt No 10-71 ). Adopted: 03/03/2011. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov MB . Contact Diana Sokolow at (202) 418-0588, email: Diana.Sokolow@fcc.gov  DOC-305001A1.doc  DOC-305001A2.doc  DOC-305001A3.doc  DOC-305001A4.doc  DOC-305001A5.doc  DOC-305001A6.doc  DOC-305001A1.pdf  DOC-305001A2.pdf  DOC-305001A3.pdf  DOC-305001A4.pdf  DOC-305001A5.pdf  DOC-305001A6.pdf  DOC-305001A1.txt  DOC-305001A2.txt  DOC-305001A3.txt  DOC-305001A4.txt  DOC-305001A5.txt  DOC-305001A6.txt  

FCC PROPOSES COMPREHENSIVELY REFORMING AND MODERNIZING LIFELINE/LINK UP. News Release. (Dkt No 96-45 03-109 ). Adopted: 03/03/2011. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB   DOC-304990A1.doc  DOC-304990A1.pdf  DOC-304990A1.txt  

SEPARATE STATEMENTS -- FCC PROPOSES COMPREHENSIVELY REFORMING AND MODERNIZING LIFELINE/LINK UP. Separate statements of Chairman Genachowski and Commissioners Copps, McDowell, Clyburn and Baker. News Release. Adopted: 03/03/2011 WCB   DOC-305002A1.doc  DOC-305002A2.doc  DOC-305002A3.doc  DOC-305002A4.doc  DOC-305002A5.doc  DOC-305002A1.pdf  DOC-305002A2.pdf  DOC-305002A3.pdf  DOC-305002A4.pdf  DOC-305002A5.pdf  DOC-305002A1.txt  DOC-305002A2.txt  DOC-305002A3.txt  DOC-305002A4.txt  DOC-305002A5.txt  

Report No: SAT-00763 Released: 03/04/2011. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 11-433) Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-11-433A1.pdf  DA-11-433A1.txt  

Report No: SAT-00762 Released: 03/04/2011. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-305008A1.pdf  DOC-305008A1.txt  

Report No: TEL-01485S Released: 03/04/2011. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-305007A1.pdf  DOC-305007A1.txt  

Report No: 4209 Released: 03/04/2011. MEDIA BUREAU ACTIONS. MB   DOC-304992A1.doc  DOC-304992A1.pdf  DOC-304992A1.txt  

Report No: 47436 Released: 03/04/2011. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-304964A1.pdf  DOC-304964A2.txt  

Report No: 0334 Released: 03/04/2011. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB . Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-304998A1.doc  DOC-304998A1.pdf  DOC-304998A1.txt  

Report No: 27436 Released: 03/04/2011. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-304963A1.pdf  DOC-304963A2.txt  

Released: 03/04/2011. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 2). OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-304997A1.pdf  DOC-304997A1.txt  

Released: 03/04/2011. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 2). OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-305000A1.pdf  DOC-305000A1.txt  

Released: 03/04/2011. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB . Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-305012A1.pdf  DOC-305012A1.txt  

Released: 03/04/2011. NOTICE OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED. (DA No. 11-434). (Dkt No 11-11 ). WCB . Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809  DA-11-434A1.doc  DA-11-434A1.pdf  DA-11-434A1.txt  

Released: 03/04/2011. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB . Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-304969A1.pdf  DOC-304969A1.txt  

Released: 03/04/2011. FCC TO HOLD TOWNHALL MEETING AT CSUN CONFERENCE IN SAN DIEGO, THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY COMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO PROGRAMMING ACCESSIBILITY ACT. (DA No. 11-428). CGB   DA-11-428A1.doc  DA-11-428A1.pdf  DA-11-428A1.txt  

COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC. Granted the petition. Action by: Senior Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/03/2011 by MO&O. (DA No. 11-429). MB   DA-11-429A1.doc  DA-11-429A1.pdf  DA-11-429A1.txt  

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, LAKE BROWNWOOD AND EARLY TEXAS. Amended the FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. RM-11573 09-181 ). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/02/2011 by R&O. (DA No. 11-419). MB   DA-11-419A1.doc  DA-11-419A1.pdf  DA-11-419A1.txt  

AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES GOVERNING CERTAIN AVIATION GROUND STATION EQUIPMENT, ET AL. Seek comment on an additional proposal, which will help aircraft avoid potential collisions with antenna structures and other obstacles. (Dkt No. 10-61 RM-11596 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/22/2011 by FNPRM. (FCC No. 11-25). WTB   FCC-11-25A1.doc  FCC-11-25A1.pdf  FCC-11-25A1.txt  

AMENDMENT OF THE AMATEUR SERVICE RULES TO FACILITATE USE OF SPREAD SPECTRUM COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES. Amended the rules in this proceeding. (Dkt No. RM-11325 10-62 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/22/2011 by R&O. (FCC No. 11-22). WTB   FCC-11-22A1.doc  FCC-11-22A1.pdf  FCC-11-22A1.txt  

FCC CHAIRMAN GENACHOWSKI TAKES STEPS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO BROADBAND AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES FOR ALL AMERICANS. The FCC, under the leadership of Chairman Julius Genachowski, this week took a series of steps to expand access and opportunity to broadband and telecommunications services across the nation. News Release OWPD . Contact Robert Kenny at (202) 418-0506, email: Robert.Kenny@fcc.gov  DOC-305005A1.doc  DOC-305005A1.pdf  DOC-305005A1.txt  

Released: 03/03/2011. FCC SEEKS COMMENT REGARDING POSSIBLE REVISION OR ELIMINATION OF RULES UNDER THE REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY ACT, 5 U.S.C. 610. (DA No. 11-412). (Dkt No 09-229 ). OCBO . Contact: Carolyn Fleming Williams at (202) 418-0990 or visit www.fcc.gov/ocbo  DA-11-412A1.doc  DA-11-412A1.pdf  DA-11-412A1.txt  

Report No: NCD-1960 Released: 03/03/2011. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY PLAINS COOPERATIVE TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-304985A1.doc  DOC-304985A1.pdf  DOC-304985A1.txt  

AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES RELATED TO RETRANSMISSION CONSENT. FCC Takes a fresh look at its retransmission consent rules in light of recent consumer television disruptions. (Dkt No. 10-71 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/03/2011 by NPRM. (FCC No. 11-31). MB   FCC-11-31A1.doc  FCC-11-31A2.doc  FCC-11-31A3.doc  FCC-11-31A4.doc  FCC-11-31A5.doc  FCC-11-31A6.doc  FCC-11-31A1.pdf  FCC-11-31A2.pdf  FCC-11-31A3.pdf  FCC-11-31A4.pdf  FCC-11-31A5.pdf  FCC-11-31A6.pdf  FCC-11-31A1.txt  FCC-11-31A2.txt  FCC-11-31A3.txt  FCC-11-31A4.txt  FCC-11-31A5.txt  FCC-11-31A6.txt  

POLICIES TO PROMOTE RURAL RADIO SERVICE AND TO STREAMLINE ALLOTMENT AND ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURES. The FCC acted on several regulatory items to strengthen and expand communications services to Native Nations and their communities. (Dkt No. 09-52 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/03/2011 by R&O/NPRM. (FCC No. 11-28). MB   FCC-11-28A1.doc  FCC-11-28A2.doc  FCC-11-28A3.doc  FCC-11-28A4.doc  FCC-11-28A5.doc  FCC-11-28A6.doc  FCC-11-28A1.pdf  FCC-11-28A2.pdf  FCC-11-28A3.pdf  FCC-11-28A4.pdf  FCC-11-28A5.pdf  FCC-11-28A6.pdf  FCC-11-28A1.txt  FCC-11-28A2.txt  FCC-11-28A3.txt  FCC-11-28A4.txt  FCC-11-28A5.txt  FCC-11-28A6.txt  

CGG VERITAS LAND, INC. Denied the application for review. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/22/2011 by MO&O. (FCC No. 11-24). WTB   FCC-11-24A1.doc  FCC-11-24A1.pdf  FCC-11-24A1.txt  

MARITEL, INC. AND MOBEX NETWORK SERVICES, LLC. Denied the petition for reconsideration. (Dkt No. RM-10743 04-257 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/22/2011 by Order on Reconsideration. (FCC No. 11-23). WTB   FCC-11-23A1.doc  FCC-11-23A1.pdf  FCC-11-23A1.txt  

IMPROVING COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES FOR NATIVE NATIONS BY PROMOTING GREATER UTILIZATION OF SPECTRUM OVER TRIBAL LANDS. The Commission adopts a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to explore a range of recommendations to help close the wireless gap on Tribal Lands. (Dkt No. 11-40 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/03/2011 by NPRM. (FCC No. 11-29). MB WTB   FCC-11-29A1.doc  FCC-11-29A2.doc  FCC-11-29A3.doc  FCC-11-29A4.doc  FCC-11-29A5.doc  FCC-11-29A6.doc  FCC-11-29A1.pdf  FCC-11-29A2.pdf  FCC-11-29A3.pdf  FCC-11-29A4.pdf  FCC-11-29A5.pdf  FCC-11-29A6.pdf  FCC-11-29A1.txt  FCC-11-29A2.txt  FCC-11-29A3.txt  FCC-11-29A4.txt  FCC-11-29A5.txt  FCC-11-29A6.txt