fcclogoDaily Digest

Federal Communications Commission
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Washington, D.C. 20554

Vol. 30 No. 242
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



December 16, 2011


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 12/16/2011. FCC ENFORCEMENT ADVISORY: PROVIDERS ARE REMINDED THAT THEY MUST FILE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE FORM 477 REPORTS EVERY SIX MONTHS. (DA No. 11-1992). EB   DA-11-1992A1.doc  DA-11-1992A1.pdf  DA-11-1992A1.txt  

Report No: SAT-00829 Released: 12/16/2011. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 11-2029) Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-11-2029A1.pdf  DA-11-2029A1.txt  

Report No: SAT-00828 Released: 12/16/2011. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-311551A1.pdf  DOC-311551A1.txt  

Report No: 47635 Released: 12/16/2011. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-311536A1.pdf  DOC-311536A2.txt  

Report No: 27635 Released: 12/16/2011. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-311535A1.pdf  DOC-311535A2.txt  

Released: 12/16/2011. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 12/9/2011. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-311546A1.pdf  DOC-311546A1.txt  

Released: 12/16/2011. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 12/12/2011. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-311547A1.pdf  DOC-311547A1.txt  

Released: 12/16/2011. NOTICE OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED. (DA No. 11-2030). (Dkt No 11-185 ). WCB . Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Christopher Sova at (202) 418-1868  DA-11-2030A1.doc  DA-11-2030A1.pdf  DA-11-2030A1.txt  

Released: 12/16/2011. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB . Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-311554A1.pdf  DOC-311554A1.txt  

Released: 12/16/2011. COMMENTS INVITED ON APPLICATION OF SHENTEL CABLE COMPANY D/B/A SHENTEL TO DISCONTINUE INTERCONNECTED VOIP SERVICES. (DA No. 11-2024). (Dkt No 11-201 ). Comments Due: 01/03/2012. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov or Kimberly Jackson at (202) 418-7393, email: Kimberly.Jackson@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-11-2024A1.doc  DA-11-2024A1.pdf  DA-11-2024A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED DECEMBER 15, 2011, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 241:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI AND KNIGHT FOUNDATION ANNOUNCE WINNERS OF THE FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND 'APPS FOR COMMUNITIES' CHALLENGE. $100,000 In Prizes Awarded For Apps That Bring Local Information To Underserved Communities. News Release. News Media Contact: Neil Grace at (202) 418-0506, email: Neil.Grace@fcc.gov, Knight Foundation: Marc Fest at (305) 908-2677, email: Fest@Knightfoundation.org OCHJG   DOC-311548A1.doc  DOC-311548A1.pdf  DOC-311548A1.txt  

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 12/15/2011. MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCES NOTICE OF INQUIRY IN THE MATTER OF STANDARDIZING PROGRAM REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR BROADCAST LICENCEES PUBLISHED IN FEDERAL REGISTER DECEMBER 15, 2011. (DA No. 11-2028). Comments Due: 01/17/2012. Reply Comments Due: 01/30/2012. MB . Contact: Kim Matthews at (202) 418-2120, email: Kim.Matthews@fc.gov. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, TTY: (202) 418-7172 or (888) 835-5322  DA-11-2028A1.doc  DA-11-2028A1.pdf  DA-11-2028A1.txt  

Released: 12/15/2011. REQUEST FOR CONNECT AMERICA FUND COST MODELS. (DA No. 11-2026). (Dkt No 10-90 05-337 ) Model Submission Due: 02/01/2012. Comments Due: 02/01/2012. WCB . Contact: Patrick Halley at (202) 418-7550, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-11-2026A1.pdf  DA-11-2026A1.txt  

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TEXTS

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STRUCTURE AND PRACTICES OF THE VIDEO RELAY SERVICE PROGRAM. The Commission seeks comment on several options and proposals to ensure that the video relay service program is effective, efficient, and sustainable for the future. (Dkt No. 10-51 03-123 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 12/15/2011 by FNPRM. (FCC No. 11-184). CGB   FCC-11-184A1.doc  FCC-11-184A1.pdf  FCC-11-184A1.txt  

REVISION OF THE COMMISSION'S PROGRAM CARRIAGE RULES. Granted the Motion for Extension of Time filed by NCTA, Media Access Project, and Public Knowledge. (Dkt No. 11-131 ). Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Reply Comments Due: 01/11/2012. Adopted: 12/15/2011 by ORDER. (DA No. 11-2025). MB   DA-11-2025A1.doc  DA-11-2025A1.pdf  DA-11-2025A1.txt  

TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS ELIGIBLE FOR UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT. Granted the request to dismiss the petition and do not address the merits of Telispire's forbearance request or the comments filed in opposition. (Dkt No. 09-197 ). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 12/15/2011 by ORDER. (DA No. 11-2027). WCB   DA-11-2027A1.doc  DA-11-2027A1.pdf  DA-11-2027A1.txt