fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 31 No. 140
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



July 20, 2012


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: SAT-00884 Released: 07/20/2012. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 12-1162) Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-12-1162A1.pdf  DA-12-1162A1.txt  

Report No: SAT-00883 Released: 07/20/2012. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: 202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-315323A1.pdf  DOC-315323A1.txt  

Report No: TEL-01569S Released: 07/20/2012. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-315324A1.pdf  DOC-315324A1.txt  

Report No: 47784 Released: 07/20/2012. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-315279A1.pdf  DOC-315279A2.txt  

Report No: 27784 Released: 07/20/2012. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-315278A1.pdf  DOC-315278A2.txt  

Released: 07/20/2012. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 7/13/2012. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-315313A1.pdf  DOC-315313A1.txt  

Released: 07/20/2012. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF THE DECEMBER 31, 2016 700 MHZ NARROWBAND DEADLINE FILED BY STATE OF LOUISIANA. (DA No. 12-1170). (Dkt No 06-229 ). PSHSB . Contact: Aaron Garza at (202) 418-1175, email: Aaron.Garza@fcc.gov  DA-12-1170A1.doc  DA-12-1170A1.pdf  DA-12-1170A1.txt  

Released: 07/20/2012. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB . Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-315289A1.pdf  DOC-315289A1.txt  

Report No: NCD-2183 Released: 07/20/2012. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON NORTH LLC. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-315326A1.doc  DOC-315326A1.pdf  DOC-315326A1.txt  

Report No: NCD-2182 Released: 07/20/2012. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON FLORIDA LLC. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-315325A1.doc  DOC-315325A1.pdf  DOC-315325A1.txt  

Released: 07/20/2012. PROPOSED ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSES FROM CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS TO T-MOBILE LICENSE LLC. (DA No. 12-1169). (Dkt No 99-200 12-175 ) NUMBERING RESOURCE UTILIZATION AND FORECAST REPORTS AND LOCAL NUMBER PORTABILITY REPORTS TO BE PLACED INTO THE RECORD, SUBJECT TO PROTECTIVE ORDER. WTB . Contact: John Spencer at (202) 418-1896 or Kate Matraves at (202) 418-7878  DA-12-1169A1.doc  DA-12-1169A1.pdf  DA-12-1169A1.txt  

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STATEMENT

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STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MIGNON CLYBURN TV WHITE SPACES DEMONSTRATION by Statement. OCMC   DOC-315335A1.doc  DOC-315335A1.pdf  DOC-315335A1.txt  

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INTERPRETATION OF ECONOMICALLY BURDENSOME STANDARD; AMENDMENT OF SECTION 79.1(F) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES; VIDEO PROGRAMMING ACCESSIBILITY. Determined that the four factors in section 713(e) of the Communications Act that currently apply to evaluating individual requests for captioning exemptions continue to apply under the economically burdensome standard. (Dkt No. 11-175 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 07/19/2012 by R&O. (FCC No. 12-83). CGB   FCC-12-83A1.doc  FCC-12-83A1.pdf  FCC-12-83A1.txt  

ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF THE STATUS OF COMPETITION IN THE MARKET FOR THE DELIVERY OF VIDEO PROGRAMMING. Solicits data, information and comment for the Commission's 15th Report to Congress on the state of competition in the market for the delivery of video programming. (Dkt No. 12-203 ). Action by: the Commission. Comments Due: 09/10/2012. Reply Comments Due: 10/10/2012. Adopted: 07/18/2012 by NOI. (FCC No. 12-80). MB   FCC-12-80A1.doc  FCC-12-80A2.doc  FCC-12-80A1.pdf  FCC-12-80A2.pdf  FCC-12-80A1.txt  FCC-12-80A2.txt  

ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF THE STATUS OF COMPETITION IN THE MARKET FOR THE DELIVERY OF VIDEO PROGRAMMING. The Fourteenth Report to Congress on the status of competition in the market for the delivery of video programming as required by Section 628(g) of the Communications Act. (Dkt No. 07-269 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 07/18/2012 by REPORT. (FCC No. 12-81). MB   FCC-12-81A1.doc  FCC-12-81A2.doc  FCC-12-81A3.doc  FCC-12-81A1.pdf  FCC-12-81A2.pdf  FCC-12-81A3.pdf  FCC-12-81A1.txt  FCC-12-81A2.txt  FCC-12-81A3.txt  

ARIZONA WATER COMPANY. Granted the Request for Waiver. (Dkt No. 99-87 ). Action by: Deputy Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 07/19/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-1159). WTB   DA-12-1159A1.doc  DA-12-1159A1.pdf  DA-12-1159A1.txt  

MARITEL NORTHERN PACIFIC, INC. AND MARITEL SOUTHERN PACIFIC, INC. Granted the Waiver Request. Denied the Petition. Processed the Applications. Action by: Deputy Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 07/19/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-1158). WTB   DA-12-1158A1.doc  DA-12-1158A1.pdf  DA-12-1158A1.txt  

APPLICATION OF T-MOBILE LICENSE LLC AND CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS. Adopted a Protective Order in this proceeding. (Dkt No. 12-175 ). Action by: Senior Deputy Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 07/20/2012 by Protective Order. (DA No. 12-1168). WTB   DA-12-1168A1.doc  DA-12-1168A1.pdf  DA-12-1168A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JULY 19, 2012, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 139:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC RELEASES SECOND "MEASURING BROADBAND AMERICA" REPORT; NATIONWIDE TEST OF WIRELINE BROADBAND SERVICE REVEALS IMPROVED BROADBAND PERFORMANCE. News Release. News Media Contact: Neil Grace at (202) 418-0506, email: Neil.Grace@fcc.gov OCHJG   DOC-315285A1.doc  DOC-315285A1.pdf  DOC-315285A1.txt  

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Released: 07/19/2012. REQUEST FOR COMMENT; REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM COMMISSION'S CLOSED CAPTIONING RULES. (DA No. 12-1160). (Dkt No 06-181 ). CGB . Contact: Roger Holberg at (202) 418-2134, email: Roger.Holberg@fcc.gov or Traci Randolph at (202) 418-0569, email: Traci.Randolph@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0537  DA-12-1160A1.doc  DA-12-1160A1.pdf  DA-12-1160A1.txt  

Released: 07/19/2012. OFFICE OF NATIVE AFFAIRS AND POLICY, WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU, AND WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ISSUE FURTHER GUIDANCE ON TRIBAL GOVERNMENT ENGAGEMENT OBLIGATION PROVISIONS OF THE CONNECT AMERICA FUND. (DA No. 12-1165). (Dkt No 10-90 01-92 10-208 96-45 05-337 07-135 03-109 09-51 ). WTB CGB WCB . Contact: Geoffrey Blackwell at (202) 418-3629, Irene Flannery at (202) 418-1307; WTB: Sue McNeil at (202) 418-7619 or WCB: Joseph Cavender at (202) 418-1548  DA-12-1165A1.doc  DA-12-1165A1.pdf  DA-12-1165A1.txt  

Released: 07/19/2012. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS FURTHER COMMENT ON ISSUES IN THE RURAL HEALTH CARE REFORM PROCEEDING. (DA No. 12-1166). (Dkt No 02-60 ). Comments Due: 08/23/2012. Reply Comments Due: 09/07/2012. WCB . Contact: Chin Yoo at (202) 418-0295, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-12-1166A1.doc  DA-12-1166A1.pdf  DA-12-1166A1.txt  

Released: 07/19/2012. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON ACS WIRELESS, INC. PETITION FOR WAIVER OF HIGH-COST UNIVERSAL SERVICE FILING DEADLINE. (DA No. 12-1157). (Dkt No 10-90 ). Comments Due: 08/02/2012. Reply Comments Due: 08/09/2012. WCB . Contact: Abdel Eqab at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-12-1157A1.doc  DA-12-1157A1.pdf  DA-12-1157A1.txt  

Released: 07/19/2012. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED; DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF KEYWEST COMMUNICATIONS (USA) INC. TO SIFA TECHNOLOGY LIMITED. (DA No. 12-1161). (Dkt No 12-7 ). WCB . Contact: Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809  DA-12-1161A1.doc  DA-12-1161A1.pdf  DA-12-1161A1.txt  

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STATEMENT

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STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER AJIT PAI ON DERECHO INQUIRY. Adopted: 07/19/2012 by Statement. OCAP   DOC-315288A1.doc  DOC-315288A1.pdf  DOC-315288A1.txt  

REMARKS OF CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI ON THE MEASURING BROADBAND AMERICA 2012 REPORT PRESENTATION by Statement. OCHJG   DOC-315312A1.doc  DOC-315312A1.pdf  DOC-315312A1.txt  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER JESSICA ROSENWORCEL, WHITE SPACES AND SPECTRUM SHARING FOR WIRELESS BROADBAND PRESENTATION by Statement. OCJR   DOC-315293A1.doc  DOC-315293A1.pdf  DOC-315293A1.txt  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER JESSICA ROSENWORCEL, JUNE 29TH DERECHO STORM 911 AND COMMUNICATIONS OUTAGES OVERVIEW/UPDATE by Statement. OCJR   DOC-315291A1.doc  DOC-315291A1.pdf  DOC-315291A1.txt  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER JESSICA ROSENWORCEL, NEXT GENERATION MAPPING PRESENTATION BY THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING by Statement. OCJR   DOC-315294A1.doc  DOC-315294A1.pdf  DOC-315294A1.txt  

REMARKS OF CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI ON THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING AND POLICY PRESENTATION ON FCC NEXT-GENERATION MAPPING by Statement. OCHJG   DOC-315308A1.doc  DOC-315308A1.pdf  DOC-315308A1.txt  

REMARKS OF CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI ON THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU'S PRESENTATION ON THE JUNE 29-30TH "DERECHO" STORM by Statement. OCHJG   DOC-315303A1.doc  DOC-315303A1.pdf  DOC-315303A1.txt  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER JESSICA ROSENWORCEL, 2012 MEASURING BROADBAND AMERICA: A REPORT ON CONSUMER RESIDENTIAL BROADBAND PERFORMANCE IN THE UNITED STATES by Statement. OCJR   DOC-315309A1.doc  DOC-315309A1.pdf  DOC-315309A1.txt  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER ROBERT M. MCDOWELL, PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU EFFORTS TO ANALYZE 9-1-1- OUTAGES IN WAKE OF JUNE 29, 2012 DERECHO STORM by Statement. OCRMM   DOC-315290A1.doc  DOC-315290A1.pdf  DOC-315290A1.txt  

REMARKS OF CHAIRMAN GENACHOWSKI ON THE OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY AND THE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU PRESENTATION ON WHITE SPACES FOR WIRELESS BROADBAND by Statement. OCHJG   DOC-315292A1.doc  DOC-315292A1.pdf  DOC-315292A1.txt  

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WAGENVOORD ADVERTISING GROUP, INC. Notified Wagenvoord Advertising Group, Inc. of its Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $7,000 for failure to have an effective locked fence or other enclosure around its antenna structure. by NALF. Action by: District Director, New Orleans Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/19/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-1152). EB   DA-12-1152A1.doc  DA-12-1152A1.pdf  DA-12-1152A1.txt  

CHRISTIAN TELEVISION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC. Dismissed the application as defective without prejudice to refiling. Action by: Chief, Systems Analysis Branch, Satellite Division, International Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 12-1164). IB   DA-12-1164A1.doc  DA-12-1164A1.pdf  DA-12-1164A1.txt  

ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF REGULATORY FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012. The Commission sets its FY 2012 regulatory fee rates in this Report & Order. (Dkt No. 12-116 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 07/13/2012 by R&O. (FCC No. 12-76). OMD   FCC-12-76A1.doc  FCC-12-76A1.pdf  FCC-12-76A1.txt  

WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT. Granted the waiver request subject to certain conditions and hold the application in abeyance for up to 60 days pending an amendment. Action by: Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 07/19/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-1163). PSHSB   DA-12-1163A1.doc  DA-12-1163A1.pdf  DA-12-1163A1.txt  

NECA REVISIONS TO F.C.C. TARIFF NO. 5. Suspended tariff revisions for one day and instituted an investigation into the affected transmittal. Action by: Acting Chief, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 07/19/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-1156). WCB   DA-12-1156A1.doc  DA-12-1156A1.pdf  DA-12-1156A1.txt