fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 30 No. 134
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



July 13, 2011


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE JULY 12, 2011, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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FCC PROPOSES RULES TO HELP CONSUMERS IDENTIFY AND PREVENT "MYSTERY FEES" ON PHONE BILLS, KNOWN AS "CRAMMING". Took action to protect Americans from "mystery fees" and "cramming," which is the illegal placement of an unauthorized fee onto a consumer's monthly phone bill. News Release. (Dkt No 11-116 ). Adopted: 07/12/2011. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511, email: Rosemary.Kimball@fcc.gov CGB . Contact John B. Adams at (202) 418-2854  DOC-308351A1.doc  DOC-308351A2.doc  DOC-308351A3.doc  DOC-308351A4.doc  DOC-308351A5.doc  DOC-308351A1.pdf  DOC-308351A2.pdf  DOC-308351A3.pdf  DOC-308351A4.pdf  DOC-308351A5.pdf  DOC-308351A1.txt  DOC-308351A2.txt  DOC-308351A3.txt  DOC-308351A4.txt  DOC-308351A5.txt  

FCC TAKES STEPS TO IMPLEMENT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY RADIO ACT TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY RADIO AND RESUME FM TRANSLATOR APPLICATION PROCESSING. Took steps to implement the Local Community Radio Act to promote community radio through the licensing of low power FM and FM translator stations. News Release. Adopted: 07/12/2011. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov MB . Contact Peter Doyle at (202) 418-2789, email: Peter.Doyle@fcc.gov  DOC-308352A1.doc  DOC-308352A2.doc  DOC-308352A3.doc  DOC-308352A4.doc  DOC-308352A5.doc  DOC-308352A1.pdf  DOC-308352A2.pdf  DOC-308352A3.pdf  DOC-308352A4.pdf  DOC-308352A5.pdf  DOC-308352A1.txt  DOC-308352A2.txt  DOC-308352A3.txt  DOC-308352A4.txt  DOC-308352A5.txt  

FCC STRENGTHENS ENHANCED 911 LOCATION ACCURACY REQUIREMENTS FOR WIRELESS SERVICES. Seeks Comment on Improved 911 Availability and E911 Location Determination For VoIP. News Release. Adopted: 07/12/2011. News Media Contact: Lauren Kravetz at (202) 418-7944, email: Lauren.Kravetz@fcc.gov PSHSB . Contact Patrick Donovan at (202) 418-2413, email: Patrick.Donovan@fcc.gov  DOC-308377A1.doc  DOC-308377A2.doc  DOC-308377A3.doc  DOC-308377A4.doc  DOC-308377A5.doc  DOC-308377A1.pdf  DOC-308377A2.pdf  DOC-308377A3.pdf  DOC-308377A4.pdf  DOC-308377A5.pdf  DOC-308377A1.txt  DOC-308377A2.txt  DOC-308377A3.txt  DOC-308377A4.txt  DOC-308377A5.txt  

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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FCC CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI UNVEILS FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND IN GOVERNMENT 'TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE CENTER' AT FCC HEADQUARTERS; SPOTLIGHTS INNOVATION & GROWTH THROUGHOUT BROADBAND ECONOMY. News Release. News Media Contact: Neil Grace at (202) 418-0506, email: Neil.Grace@fcc.gov OCHJG . Contact Ronald Cunningham at (202) 513-4515 or email: TEC@fcc.gov  DOC-308388A1.doc  DOC-308388A1.pdf  DOC-308388A1.txt  

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Report No: SES-01364 Released: 07/13/2011. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES re: Satellite Radio Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-308381A1.pdf  DOC-308381A1.txt  

Report No: SES-01363 Released: 07/13/2011. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION re: Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-308380A1.pdf  DOC-308380A1.txt  

Report No: 47527 Released: 07/13/2011. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-308342A1.pdf  DOC-308342A2.txt  

Report No: 27527 Released: 07/13/2011. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-308341A1.pdf  DOC-308341A2.txt  

Report No: 4233 Released: 07/13/2011. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: ACTIONS ON PENDING APPLICATIONS. MB . Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-308344A1.pdf  DOC-308344A1.txt  

Released: 07/13/2011. MEDIA BUREAU REMINDS MVPDS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 DEADLINE FOR FILING THEIR 2011 EEO PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORTS (FCC FORM 396-C). (DA No. 11-1179). MB . Contact: Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov or call (202) 418-2918  DA-11-1179A1.doc  DA-11-1179A1.pdf  DA-11-1179A1.txt  

Released: 07/13/2011. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-308376A1.pdf  DOC-308376A1.txt  

Released: 07/13/2011. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB . Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-308385A1.pdf  DOC-308385A1.txt  

Report No: CWS-11-75 Released: 07/13/2011. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB   DOC-308383A1.pdf  DOC-308383A1.txt  

Report No: 6989 Released: 07/13/2011. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB   DOC-308349A1.pdf  DOC-308349A1.txt  

Report No: 6990 Released: 07/13/2011. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. PSHSB   DOC-308350A1.pdf  DOC-308350A1.txt  

Report No: 6984 Released: 07/13/2011. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-308346A1.pdf  DOC-308346A1.txt  

Report No: 6984A Released: 07/13/2011. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-308347A1.pdf  DOC-308347A1.txt  

Report No: 6993 Released: 07/13/2011. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB   DOC-308361A1.pdf  DOC-308361A1.txt  

Report No: 6985 Released: 07/13/2011. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB   DOC-308348A1.pdf  DOC-308348A1.txt  

Report No: 6994 Released: 07/13/2011. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. PSHSB   DOC-308360A1.pdf  DOC-308360A1.txt  

Report No: 6991 Released: 07/13/2011. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-308359A1.pdf  DOC-308359A1.txt  

Report No: CWS-11-74 Released: 07/13/2011. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-308382A1.pdf  DOC-308382A1.txt  

Report No: 6992 Released: 07/13/2011. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-308358A1.pdf  DOC-308358A1.txt  

Report No: 6997 Released: 07/13/2011. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB   DOC-308365A1.pdf  DOC-308365A1.txt  

Report No: 6995 Released: 07/13/2011. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB   DOC-308363A1.pdf  DOC-308363A1.txt  

Report No: 6998 Released: 07/13/2011. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. PSHSB   DOC-308364A1.pdf  DOC-308364A1.txt  

Report No: 6996 Released: 07/13/2011. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. PSHSB   DOC-308362A1.pdf  DOC-308362A1.txt  

Released: 07/13/2011. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU, PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU, AND OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY PROVIDE REMINDER OF JANUARY 1, 2013 DEADLINE FOR TRANSITION TO NARROWBAND OPERATIONS. (DA No. 11-1189) IN THE 150-174 MHz AND 421-512 MHz BANDS AND GUIDANCE FOR SUBMISSION OF REQUESTS FOR WAIVER AND OTHER MATTERS. WTB OET PSHSB   DA-11-1189A1.doc  DA-11-1189A1.pdf  DA-11-1189A1.txt  

Report No: 7002 Released: 07/13/2011. 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-308371A1.pdf  DOC-308371A1.txt  

Report No: 6999 Released: 07/13/2011. 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-308370A1.pdf  DOC-308370A1.txt  

Report No: 7001 Released: 07/13/2011. 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-308372A1.pdf  DOC-308372A1.txt  

Report No: 7000 Released: 07/13/2011. 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-308369A1.pdf  DOC-308369A1.txt  

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RECONROBOTICS, INC. Adopted a Consent Decree in this proceeding. Action by: Regional Director, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/12/2011 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 11-1188). EB   DA-11-1188A1.doc  DA-11-1188A1.pdf  DA-11-1188A1.txt  

SOUTHWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Adopted a Consent Decree in this proceeding. Action by: Chief, Telecommunications Consumers Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/12/2011 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 11-1115). EB   DA-11-1115A1.doc  DA-11-1115A1.pdf  DA-11-1115A1.txt  

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Adopted a Consent Decree in this proceeding. Action by: Chief, Telecommunications Consumers Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/13/2011 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 11-1153). EB   DA-11-1153A1.doc  DA-11-1153A1.pdf  DA-11-1153A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JULY 12, 2011, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 133:

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FCC CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI TO OPEN FCC TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE CENTER, SHOWCASE INNOVATIVE MOBILE DEVICES & NEW TECHNOLOGIES. Wednesday, July 13, 2011. Advisory. News Media Contact: Neil Grace at (202) 418-0506, email: Neil.Grace@fcc.gov OCHJG   DOC-308366A1.doc  DOC-308366A1.pdf  DOC-308366A1.txt  

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Released: 07/12/2011. POLE ATTACHMENTS TIMELINE RULES TAKE EFFECT. (DA No. 11-1187). (Dkt No 07-245 09-51 ). WCB . Contact: Jonathan Reel at (202) 418-1580, email: Jonathan.Reel@fcc.gov  DA-11-1187A1.doc  DA-11-1187A1.pdf  DA-11-1187A1.txt  

Released: 07/12/2011. NOTICE OF NON-STREAMLINED DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION GRANTED. (DA No. 11-1190). (Dkt No 11-97 ). WCB . Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809  DA-11-1190A1.doc  DA-11-1190A1.pdf  DA-11-1190A1.txt  

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EMPOWERING CONSUMERS TO PREVENT AND DETECT BILLING FOR UNAUTHORIZED CHARGES ("CRAMMING'). FCC Proposes Rules To Help Consumers Identify and Prevent "Mystery Fees" On Phone Bills, Known As "Cramming". (Dkt No. 09-158 11-116 98-170 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 07/12/2011 by NPRM. (FCC No. 11-106). CGB   FCC-11-106A1.doc  FCC-11-106A2.doc  FCC-11-106A3.doc  FCC-11-106A4.doc  FCC-11-106A5.doc  FCC-11-106A1.pdf  FCC-11-106A2.pdf  FCC-11-106A3.pdf  FCC-11-106A4.pdf  FCC-11-106A5.pdf  FCC-11-106A1.txt  FCC-11-106A2.txt  FCC-11-106A3.txt  FCC-11-106A4.txt  FCC-11-106A5.txt  

CREATION OF A LOW POWER RADIO SERVICE. FCC Takes Steps To Implement the Local Community Radio Act To Promote Community Radio and Resume FM Translator Application Processing. (Dkt No. RM-11338 99-25 07-172 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 07/12/2011 by NPRM. (FCC No. 11-105). MB   FCC-11-105A1.doc  FCC-11-105A2.xls  FCC-11-105A3.doc  FCC-11-105A4.doc  FCC-11-105A5.doc  FCC-11-105A6.doc  FCC-11-105A1.pdf  FCC-11-105A2.pdf  FCC-11-105A3.pdf  FCC-11-105A4.pdf  FCC-11-105A5.pdf  FCC-11-105A6.pdf  FCC-11-105A1.txt  FCC-11-105A2.txt  FCC-11-105A3.txt  FCC-11-105A4.txt  FCC-11-105A5.txt  FCC-11-105A6.txt  

FEDERAL-STATE JOINT CONFERENCE ON ADVANCED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. Filled a vacancy created by a previous departure from the Federal-State Joint Conference on Advanced Services. Appointed the Honorable Geoffrey G. Why, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable, to serve on the Joint Conferenc. (Dkt No. 99-294 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 07/11/2011 by ORDER. (FCC No. 11-108). WCB   FCC-11-108A1.pdf  FCC-11-108A1.txt