fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 32 No. 32
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



February 15, 2013


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC RELEASES THIRD "MEASURING BROADBAND AMERICA" REPORT; NATIONWIDE TEST OF WIRELINE BROADBAND SERVICE REVEALS IMPROVED BROADBAND PERFORMANCE, MIGRATION TO HIGHER SPEED TIERS. Report includes results of satellite-based broadband performance for first time. News Release. News Media Contact: Neil Grace at (202) 418-0506, email: Neil.Grace@fcc.gov OCHJG   DOC-318964A1.docx  DOC-318964A1.pdf  DOC-318964A1.txt  

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Report No: SAT-00931 Released: 02/15/2013. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 13-226) Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-13-226A1.pdf  DA-13-226A1.txt  

Report No: TEL-01603S Released: 02/15/2013. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-318955A1.pdf  DOC-318955A1.txt  

Report No: 47927 Released: 02/15/2013. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-318919A1.pdf  DOC-318919A2.txt  

Report No: 27927 Released: 02/15/2013. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-318918A1.pdf  DOC-318918A2.txt  

Released: 02/15/2013. MEDIA BUREAU DISMISSES FM TRANSLATOR FORM 349 "TECH BOX" PROPOSALS WITH DEFECTIVE CAPS SHOWINGS. (DA No. 13-229) Dismissed 40 FM translator proposals which failed to satisfy Selection List or Caps Showings filing requirements adopted in the LPFM Fifth Order on Reconsideration. MB . Contact: James Bradshaw or Robert Gates at (202) 418-2700  DA-13-229A1.docx  DA-13-229A2.xlsx  DA-13-229A1.pdf  DA-13-229A2.pdf  DA-13-229A1.txt  DA-13-229A2.txt  

Released: 02/15/2013. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 2/8/2013. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-318943A1.pdf  DOC-318943A1.txt  

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KEVIN W. BONDY. Dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration. Affirmed the Forfeiture Order. Assessed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $24,000 to Mr. Bondy for unlicensed radio operation, intentional interference, and refusing to allow an inspection of his station. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/14/2013 by MO&O. (DA No. 13-199). EB   DA-13-199A1.doc  DA-13-199A1.pdf  DA-13-199A1.txt  

J. HURD. Issued an Official Citation and Order to J. Hurd for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/15/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-220). EB   DA-13-220A1.pdf  DA-13-220A1.txt  

L. WADE. Issued an Official Citation and Order to L. Wade for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/15/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-221). EB   DA-13-221A1.pdf  DA-13-221A1.txt  

T. BELL. Issued an Official Citation and Order to T. Bell for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/15/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-225). EB   DA-13-225A1.pdf  DA-13-225A1.txt  

L. DAVIS. Issued an Official Citation and Order to L. Davis for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/15/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-214). EB   DA-13-214A1.pdf  DA-13-214A1.txt  

A. BRAGG. Issued an Official Citation and Order to A. Bragg for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/15/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-216). EB   DA-13-216A1.pdf  DA-13-216A1.txt  

J. AYCOCK. Issued an Official Citation and Order to J. Aycock for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/15/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-219). EB   DA-13-219A1.pdf  DA-13-219A1.txt  

M. GUYTON. Issued an Official Citation and Order to M. Guyton for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/15/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-222). EB   DA-13-222A1.pdf  DA-13-222A1.txt  

M. BROOKS. Issued an Official Citation and Order to M. Brooks for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/15/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-223). EB   DA-13-223A1.pdf  DA-13-223A1.txt  

A. PURIFOY. Issued an Official Citation and Order to A. Purifoy for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/15/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-217). EB   DA-13-217A1.pdf  DA-13-217A1.txt  

B. GRIFFIN. Issued an Official Citation and Order to B. Griffin for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/15/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-218). EB   DA-13-218A1.pdf  DA-13-218A1.txt  

P. MANGRAM. Issued an Official Citation and Order to P. Mangram for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/15/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-224). EB   DA-13-224A1.pdf  DA-13-224A1.txt  

S. STEPHENS. Issued an Official Citation and Order to S. Stephens for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/15/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-215). EB   DA-13-215A1.pdf  DA-13-215A1.txt  

LAZER LICENSES, LLC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $8,000 to Lazer Licenses, LLC, for failure to maintain a complete public inspection file. Action by: Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/14/2013 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 13-211). EB   DA-13-211A1.doc  DA-13-211A1.pdf  DA-13-211A1.txt  

NORTH COUNTY BROADCASTING CORPORATION. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,800 to North County Broadcasting Corporation for failure to ensure the operational readiness of Station KFSD(AM) Emergency Alert System equipment. Action by: Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/14/2013 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 13-212). EB   DA-13-212A1.doc  DA-13-212A1.pdf  DA-13-212A1.txt  

KSNB-TV, SUPERIOR, NEBRASKA. Granted the Application for Assignment of License of KSNB-TV, Superior, Nebraska, from Colins Broadcasting Corporation to Gray Television Licensee, LLC. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 13-233). MB   DA-13-233A1.doc  DA-13-233A1.pdf  DA-13-233A1.txt  

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, EHRENBERG, FIRST MESA, KACHINA VILLAGE, MUNDS PARK, WICKENBURG AND WILLIAMS, AZ/APPLICATION OF UNIVISION RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION, KHOV-FM, WICKENBURG, AZ. Granted new FM Table of Allotments at Munds Park, Arizona, over a competing proposal for an upgrade in existing service at Wickenburg, Arizona. (Dkt No. 11-207 11-207 11-207 RM-11517 RM-11669 11-207 11-207 11-207 11-207 RM-11518 ). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 02/14/2013 by R&O. (DA No. 13-228). MB   DA-13-228A1.doc  DA-13-228A1.pdf  DA-13-228A1.txt  

AMENDMENT OF PARTS 0, 1, 2, AND 15 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING AUTHORIZATION OF RADIOFREQUENCY EQUIPMENT/AMENDMENT OF PART 68 REGARDING APPROVAL OF TERMINAL EQUIPMENT BY TELECOMMUNICATIONS CERTIFICATION BODIES. Continued the Commission's work to review and reform its equipment authorization processes and rules. (Dkt No. RM-11652 13-44 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/12/2013 by NPRM. (FCC No. 13-19). OET   FCC-13-19A1.docx  FCC-13-19A2.docx  FCC-13-19A1.pdf  FCC-13-19A2.pdf  FCC-13-19A1.txt  FCC-13-19A2.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED FEBRUARY 14, 2013, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 31:

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FCC CHAIRMAN GENACHOWSKI & HUD SECRETARY DONOVAN ANNOUNCE HUD WILL JOIN CONNECT2COMPETE'S (C2C) DIGITAL LITERACY COALITION, HUD SITES WILL SERVE AS C2C DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING CENTERS. DIGITAL LITERACY KEY TO LOW-INCOME AMERICANS FINDING 21ST CENTURY JOBS. FACT SHEET OCHJG   DOC-318945A1.docx  DOC-318945A1.pdf  DOC-318945A1.txt  

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Released: 02/14/2013. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON THE FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PETITION FOR WAIVER OF CERTAIN HIGH-COST UNIVERSAL SERVICE RULES. (DA No. 13-213). (Dkt No 10-90 05-337 ). Comments Due: 03/18/2013. Reply Comments Due: 04/02/2013. WCB . Contact: Abdel Eqab at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-13-213A1.docx  DA-13-213A1.pdf  DA-13-213A1.txt  

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PREPARED REMARKS OF FCC CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI, CONNECT2COMPETE ANNOUNCEMENT WITH HUD SECRETARY SHAUN DONOVAN, SOUTHWEST FAMILY ENHANCEMENT CENTER, WASHINGTON, D.C. OCHJG   DOC-318946A1.docx  DOC-318946A1.pdf  DOC-318946A1.txt  

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ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION. Adopted a Consent Decree in this proceeding. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/14/2013 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 13-131). EB   DA-13-131A1.doc  DA-13-131A1.pdf  DA-13-131A1.txt