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Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 31 No. 229 | News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 November 30, 2012 |
Released: 11/30/2012. REQUEST FOR COMMENT, REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM COMMISSION'S CLOSED CAPTIONING RULES. (DA No. 12-1923). (Dkt No 06-181 ). Comments Due: 12/31/2012. Reply Comments Due: 01/22/2013. 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-12-1923A1.doc DA-12-1923A1.pdf DA-12-1923A1.txt Report No: SAT-00914 Released: 11/30/2012. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 12-1922) Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555 DA-12-1922A1.pdf DA-12-1922A1.txt Report No: SAT-00915 Released: 11/30/2012. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555 DOC-317644A1.pdf DOC-317644A1.txt Report No: SCL-00135 Released: 11/30/2012. ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER CABLE LANDING LICENSE ACT. (DA No. 12-1921). IB DA-12-1921A1.pdf DA-12-1921A1.txt Released: 11/30/2012. WRC-15 ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF THE INFORMAL WORKING GROUPS. (DA No. 12-1917). (Dkt No 04-286 ). IB . Contact: Donna Christianson at (202) 418-7326 DA-12-1917A1.doc DA-12-1917A1.pdf DA-12-1917A1.txt Report No: 47875 Released: 11/30/2012. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB DOC-317622A1.pdf DOC-317622A2.txt Report No: 27875 Released: 11/30/2012. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB DOC-317621A1.pdf DOC-317621A2.txt Released: 11/30/2012. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 11/26/2012. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300 DOC-317640A1.pdf DOC-317640A1.txt Released: 11/30/2012. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU, PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU AND OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY SEEK COMMENT ON PETITION TO DELAY INDEFINITELY IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 90.203(J)(5) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. (DA No. 12-1913). (Dkt No 99-87 ). Comments Due: 12/10/2012. Reply Comments Due: 12/17/2012. WTB PSHSB OET . Contact: Melvin Spann at (202) 418-1333, email: Melvin.Spann@fcc.gov, Roberto Mussenden at (202) 418-1428, email: Roberto.Mussenden@fcc.gov or Ira Keltz at (202) 418-0616, email: Ira.Keltz@fcc.gov DA-12-1913A1.doc DA-12-1913A1.pdf DA-12-1913A1.txt Released: 11/30/2012. 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 IN THE 150-174 MHZ AND 421-470 MHZ BANDS. (DA No. 12-1914). WTB PSHSB OET . Contact: Melvin Spann at (202) 418-1333, email: Melvin.Spann@fcc.gov, Roberto Mussenden at (202) 418-1428, email: Roberto.Mussenden@fcc.gov or Andy Leimer at (301) 362-3049, email: Andrew.Leimer@fcc.gov DA-12-1914A1.doc DA-12-1914A1.pdf DA-12-1914A1.txt TELSEVEN, LLC; CALLING 10, LLC; PATRICK HINES A/K/A P. BRIAN HINES. Notified Telseven, LLC; Calling 10, LLC; Patrick Hines a/k/a P. Brian Hines of their joint Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount 0f $1,680,000 for deceptively marketing their "Enhanced Number Assistance and Directory Assistance service, et al. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 11/29/2012 by NAL. (FCC No. 12-146). EB FCC-12-146A1.pdf FCC-12-146A1.txt METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY POLICE DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR EXTENDED IMPLEMENTATION. Granted an extension of "slow growth" authority for two channels until January 31, 2017. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 11/30/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-1919). PSHSB DA-12-1919A1.docx DA-12-1919A1.pdf DA-12-1919A1.txt IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTIONS 309(J) AND 337 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1934 AS AMENDED. Granted the request to the extent indicated. (Dkt No. RM-9332 99-87 ). Action by: Chiefs, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, and Office of Engineering and Technology. Adopted: 11/29/2012 by Order on Reconsideration. (DA No. 12-1743). WTB PSHSB OET DA-12-1743A1.doc DA-12-1743A1.pdf DA-12-1743A1.txt FCC ELIMINATES OUTDATED REGULATION OF INTERNATIONAL CALLING CHARGES TO PROMOTE COMPETITION AND LOWER INTERNATIONAL CALLING COSTS FOR CONSUMERS. News Release. News Media Contact: Francis Gutierrez at (202) 418-7370, email: Francis.Gutierrez@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0431 IB DOC-317641A1.doc DOC-317641A1.pdf DOC-317641A1.txt Released: 11/29/2012. COMMENTS INVITED ON APPLICATION OF AFFORDABLE PHONE SERVICES, INC. TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 12-1918). (Dkt No 12-344 ). Comments Due: 12/14/2012. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov or Rodney McDonald, (202) 418-7513, email: Rodney.McDonald@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484 DA-12-1918A1.doc DA-12-1918A1.pdf DA-12-1918A1.txt RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE TELEPHONE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 1991 ET AL. Granted the Petition for Declaratory Ruling filed by SoundBite Communications, Inc. (Dkt No. 02-278 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 11/26/2012 by Declaratory Ruling. (FCC No. 12-143). CGB FCC-12-143A1.doc FCC-12-143A2.docx FCC-12-143A1.pdf FCC-12-143A2.pdf FCC-12-143A1.txt FCC-12-143A2.txt WILLARD ROSS LANHAM, NOTICE OF DEBARMENT. Notified Mr. Willard Ross Lanham of debarment from participating in the E-Rate program for three years from the Debarment Date. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearing Division, Enforcement Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 12-1912). EB DA-12-1912A1.doc DA-12-1912A1.pdf DA-12-1912A1.txt INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENTS POLICY REFORM. FCC eliminates outdated regulation of international calling charges to promote competition and lower international calling costs for consumers. (Dkt No. 05-254 11-80 09-10 RM-11322 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 11/29/2012 by R&O. (FCC No. 12-145). IB FCC-12-145A1.doc FCC-12-145A1.pdf FCC-12-145A1.txt