fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 32 No. 45
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



March 08, 2013


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Report No: SAT-00935 Released: 03/08/2013. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 13-366) Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-13-366A1.pdf  DA-13-366A1.txt  

Released: 03/08/2013. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT STATUS REPORTS DUE ON APRIL 1, 2013. (DA No. 13-362). IB . Contact: Cathy Hsu at (202) 418-2114, email: Cathy.Hsu@fcc.gov  DA-13-362A1.doc  DA-13-362A2.xls  DA-13-362A3.xls  DA-13-362A1.pdf  DA-13-362A2.pdf  DA-13-362A3.pdf  DA-13-362A1.txt  DA-13-362A2.txt  DA-13-362A3.txt  

Released: 03/08/2013. FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED BY THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE 2015 WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE. (DA No. 13-330). (Dkt No 04-286 ). Comments Due: 03/22/2013. IB . Contact: Alexander Roytblat at (202) 418-7150, email: Alexander.Roytblat@fcc.gov  DA-13-330A1.doc  DA-13-330A2.pdf  DA-13-330A3.pdf  DA-13-330A1.pdf  DA-13-330A1.txt  DA-13-330A2.txt  DA-13-330A3.txt  

Report No: 47941 Released: 03/08/2013. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-319351A1.pdf  DOC-319351A2.txt  

Report No: 0391 Released: 03/08/2013. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. (Dkt No 13-62 13-60 13-61 ). MB . Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-319339A1.doc  DOC-319339A1.pdf  DOC-319339A1.txt  

Report No: 27941 Released: 03/08/2013. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-319350A1.pdf  DOC-319350A2.txt  

Released: 03/08/2013. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 3/1/2013. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-319348A1.pdf  DOC-319348A1.txt  

Released: 03/08/2013. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 2/27/2013. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-319346A1.pdf  DOC-319346A1.txt  

Released: 03/08/2013. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 2/28/2013. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-319347A1.pdf  DOC-319347A1.txt  

Released: 03/08/2013. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF UNITEL, INC. AND UNICAP, INC. (DA No. 13-368). (Dkt No 13-57 ) STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 03/22/2013. Reply Comments Due: 03/29/2013. WCB . Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Jodie May at (202) 418-0913  DA-13-368A1.doc  DA-13-368A1.pdf  DA-13-368A1.txt  

Report No: NCD-2245 Released: 03/08/2013. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY TELEPHONE OPERATING COMPANY OF VERMONT LLC D/B/A FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-319341A1.doc  DOC-319341A2.pdf  DOC-319341A1.pdf  DOC-319341A1.txt  DOC-319341A2.txt  

Report No: NCD-2260 Released: 03/08/2013. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE OPERATIONS LLC D/B/A FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS - NNE. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-319342A1.doc  DOC-319342A2.pdf  DOC-319342A1.pdf  DOC-319342A1.txt  DOC-319342A2.txt  

Released: 03/08/2013. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON REQUEST FOR WAIVER TO FACILITATE DEPLOYMENT OF POSITIVE TRAIN CONTROL SYSTEMS. (DA No. 13-364). (Dkt No 13-59 ). Comments Due: 04/08/2013. Reply Comments Due: 04/23/2013. WTB . Contact: Richard Arsenault at (202) 418-0920, email: Richard.Arsenault@fcc.gov or Rodney Conway at (202) 418-2904, email: Rodney.Conway@fcc.gov  DA-13-364A1.doc  DA-13-364A1.pdf  DA-13-364A1.txt  

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MICHAEL GREGORY. Issued a monetary forfeiture to Michael Gregory in the amount of $750 for operating an unlicensed radio station. Action by: Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/08/2013 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 13-357). EB   DA-13-357A1.doc  DA-13-357A1.pdf  DA-13-357A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MARCH 7, 2013, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 44:

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Released: 03/07/2013. FILING DEADLINES UPDATED DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. (DA No. 13-359) Paper and Electronic Filings and Other Released Documents. OMD . Contact: (202) 418-0300  DA-13-359A1.docx  DA-13-359A1.pdf  DA-13-359A1.txt  

Released: 03/07/2013. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF US METROPOLITAN TELECOM, LLC TO SUMMIT VISTA INC. (DA No. 13-365). (Dkt No 12-331 ). WCB . Contact: Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809  DA-13-365A1.doc  DA-13-365A1.pdf  DA-13-365A1.txt  

Released: 03/07/2013. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON CONEXIONS' REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF A DECISION BY THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPANY. (DA No. 13-358). (Dkt No 06-122 ). Comments Due: 04/08/2013. Reply Comments Due: 04/22/2013. WCB . Contact: Erica Myers at (202) 418-7400, email: Erica.Myers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-13-358A1.doc  DA-13-358A1.pdf  DA-13-358A1.txt  

Released: 03/07/2013. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON A PETITION FOR DESIGNATION AS A LOW-INCOME ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER FILED BY AMERIMEX COMMUNICATIONS CORP. (DA No. 13-361). (Dkt No 09-197 ) AND A REQUEST TO AMEND A LOW-INCOME ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER DESIGNATION FILED BY I-WIRELESS LLC. Comments Due: 04/08/2013. Reply Comments Due: 04/23/2013. WCB . Contact: Alex Minard at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-13-361A1.doc  DA-13-361A1.pdf  DA-13-361A1.txt  

Released: 03/07/2013. FCC WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU AND OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCE AGENDA FOR WORKSHOP ON THE 3.5 GHZ NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING. (DA No. 13-367). (Dkt No 12-354 ). WTB OET . Contact: Paul Powell at (202) 418-1613, email: Paul.Powell@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov  DA-13-367A1.docx  DA-13-367A1.pdf  DA-13-367A1.txt  

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REMARKS OF FCC COMMISSIONER AJIT PAI: "TWO PATHS TO THE INTERNET PROTOCOL TRANSITION", HUDSON INSTITUTE, WASHINGTON, DC. OCAP   DOC-319334A1.pdf  DOC-319334A1.txt  

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M. ASHE. Issued an Official Citation to M. Ashe for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/07/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-347). EB   DA-13-347A1.pdf  DA-13-347A1.txt  

S. ROSS. Issued an Official Citation to S. Ross for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/07/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-348). EB   DA-13-348A1.pdf  DA-13-348A1.txt  

J. JONES. Issued an Official Citation to J. Jones for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/07/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-350). EB   DA-13-350A1.pdf  DA-13-350A1.txt  

G. TAYLOR. Issued an Official Citation to G. Taylor for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/07/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-342). EB   DA-13-342A1.pdf  DA-13-342A1.txt  

A. SANNIE. Issued an Official Citation to A. Sannie for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/07/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-343). EB   DA-13-343A1.pdf  DA-13-343A1.txt  

T. BEATTY. Issued an Official Citation to T. Beatty for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/07/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-344). EB   DA-13-344A1.pdf  DA-13-344A1.txt  

E. GARNER. Issued an Official Citation to E. Garner for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/07/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-346). EB   DA-13-346A1.pdf  DA-13-346A1.txt  

E. WRIGHT. Issued an Official Citation to E. Wright for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/07/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-349). EB   DA-13-349A1.pdf  DA-13-349A1.txt  

T. MATTHEWS. Issued an Official Citation to T. Matthews for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/07/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-345). EB   DA-13-345A1.pdf  DA-13-345A1.txt  

NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC. Dismissed the application that proposed to use 1.2-meter Raysat antennas without prejudice to refiling. Action by: Chief, Systems Analysis Branch, Satellite Division, International Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 13-334). IB   DA-13-334A1.doc  DA-13-334A1.pdf  DA-13-334A1.txt  

APPLICATIONS OF COMCAST CORPORATION, GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY AND NBC UNIVERSAL, INC. FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGN LICENSES AND TRANSFER CONTROL OF LICENSEES. Issued Stay of the Benchmark Condition Order. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/07/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-360). MB   DA-13-360A1.doc  DA-13-360A1.pdf  DA-13-360A1.txt  

ERRATUM - CONNECT AMERICA FUND; HIGH-COST UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT. Issued an Erratum correcting a Sixth Order on Reconsideration and Memorandum Opinion and Order, FCC 13-16, released February 27, 2013. (Dkt No. 10-90 05-337 ). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau by ERRATUM. WCB   DOC-319349A1.doc  DOC-319349A1.pdf  DOC-319349A1.txt