Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 32 No. 54	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 March 21, 2013

FCC TAKES ACTION TO ENSURE RELIABILITY OF CALLS TO 9-1-1 DURING TIMES OF EMERGENCY; ADOPTS KEY RECOMMENDATIONS FROM INQUIRY INTO WIDESPREAD 9-1-1 FAILURES DURING 2012 DERECHO STORM. Proposed action to improve the reliability and resiliency of America's 9-1-1 communications networks, especially during disasters, by ensuring that service providers implement vital best practices in network design, maintenance, and operation. News Release. (Dkt No 11-60 13-75 ). Adopted: 03/20/2013. News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen at (202) 418-1162, email: Rochelle.Cohen@fcc.gov PSHSB   DOC-319689A1.doc  DOC-319689A2.docx  DOC-319689A3.docx  DOC-319689A4.docx  DOC-319689A5.docx  DOC-319689A6.docx  DOC-319689A1.pdf  DOC-319689A2.pdf  DOC-319689A3.pdf  DOC-319689A4.pdf  DOC-319689A5.pdf  DOC-319689A6.pdf  DOC-319689A1.txt  DOC-319689A2.txt  DOC-319689A3.txt  DOC-319689A4.txt  DOC-319689A5.txt  DOC-319689A6.txt  

Report No: TEL-01608 Released: 03/21/2013. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 13-520). IB . Contact: (202) 418-1460  DA-13-520A1.pdf  DA-13-520A1.txt  

Report No: 47950 Released: 03/21/2013. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-319675A1.pdf  DOC-319675A2.txt  

Report No: 27950 Released: 03/21/2013. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-319674A1.pdf  DOC-319674A2.txt  

Released: 03/21/2013. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 3/14/2013. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-319701A1.pdf  DOC-319701A1.txt  

Released: 03/21/2013. WTB GRANTS CONSENT TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF PORTIONS OR ALL OF THREE PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE LICENSES COVERING PARTS OF ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, MISSOURI, AND OHIO FROM UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION TO SPRINT NEXTEL CORPORATION. (DA No. 13-522). WTB . Contact: Kathy Harris at (202) 418-0609 or Kate Matraves at (202) 391-6272  DA-13-522A1.doc  DA-13-522A1.pdf  DA-13-522A1.txt  

011 COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/20/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-514). CGB   DA-13-514A1.doc  DA-13-514A1.pdf  DA-13-514A1.txt  

ONE TOUCH COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/20/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-513). CGB   DA-13-513A1.doc  DA-13-513A1.pdf  DA-13-513A1.txt  

NETWORK SERVICE BILLING, INC. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/20/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-511). CGB   DA-13-511A1.doc  DA-13-511A1.pdf  DA-13-511A1.txt  

OPTIC INTERNET PROTOCOL, INC. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/20/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-516). CGB   DA-13-516A1.doc  DA-13-516A1.pdf  DA-13-516A1.txt  

QUASAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/20/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-517). CGB   DA-13-517A1.doc  DA-13-517A1.pdf  DA-13-517A1.txt  

NATIONAL ACCESS LONG DISTANCE, INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/20/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-515). CGB   DA-13-515A1.doc  DA-13-515A1.pdf  DA-13-515A1.txt  

B. LARK. Issued an Official Citation to B. Lark for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-465). EB   DA-13-465A1.docx  DA-13-465A1.pdf  DA-13-465A1.txt  

M. WADE. Issued an Official Citation to M. Wade for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-480). EB   DA-13-480A1.docx  DA-13-480A1.pdf  DA-13-480A1.txt  

A. JONES. Issued an Official Citation to A. Jones for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-461). EB   DA-13-461A1.docx  DA-13-461A1.pdf  DA-13-461A1.txt  

A. DIXON. Issued an Official Citation to A. Dixon for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-463). EB   DA-13-463A1.doc  DA-13-463A1.pdf  DA-13-463A1.txt  

B. GREEN. Issued an Official Citation to B. Green for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-464). EB   DA-13-464A1.docx  DA-13-464A1.pdf  DA-13-464A1.txt  

D. BROWN. Issued an Official Citation to D. Brown for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-469). EB   DA-13-469A1.docx  DA-13-469A1.pdf  DA-13-469A1.txt  

J. BROWN. Issued an Official Citation to J. Brown for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-474). EB   DA-13-474A1.docx  DA-13-474A1.pdf  DA-13-474A1.txt  

J. JAMES. Issued an Official Citation to J. James for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-476). EB   DA-13-476A1.docx  DA-13-476A1.pdf  DA-13-476A1.txt  

P. MOODY. Issued an Official Citation to P. Moody for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-486). EB   DA-13-486A1.docx  DA-13-486A1.pdf  DA-13-486A1.txt  

A. CHUKES. Issued an Official Citation to A. Chukes for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-460). EB   DA-13-460A1.docx  DA-13-460A1.pdf  DA-13-460A1.txt  

A. KINDLE. Issued an Official Citation to A. Kindle for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-462). EB   DA-13-462A1.doc  DA-13-462A1.pdf  DA-13-462A1.txt  

B. BARNUM. Issued an Official Citation to B. Barnum for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-466). EB   DA-13-466A1.docx  DA-13-466A1.pdf  DA-13-466A1.txt  

D. BROOKS. Issued an Official Citation to D. Brooks for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-468). EB   DA-13-468A1.docx  DA-13-468A1.pdf  DA-13-468A1.txt  

D. KEGLER. Issued an Official Citation to D. Kegler for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-472). EB   DA-13-472A1.docx  DA-13-472A1.pdf  DA-13-472A1.txt  

E. FINLEY. Issued an Official Citation to E. Finley for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-473). EB   DA-13-473A1.docx  DA-13-473A1.pdf  DA-13-473A1.txt  

J. DOTSON. Issued an Official Citation to J. Dotson for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-475). EB   DA-13-475A1.docx  DA-13-475A1.pdf  DA-13-475A1.txt  

J. HATTER. Issued an Official Citation to J. Hatter for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-477). EB   DA-13-477A1.docx  DA-13-477A1.pdf  DA-13-477A1.txt  

M. JORDAN. Issued an Official Citation to M. Jordan for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-479). EB   DA-13-479A1.docx  DA-13-479A1.pdf  DA-13-479A1.txt  

M. TUCKER. Issued an Official Citation to M. Tucker for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-481). EB   DA-13-481A1.docx  DA-13-481A1.pdf  DA-13-481A1.txt  

O. TAYLOR. Issued an Official Citation to O. Taylor for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-484). EB   DA-13-484A1.docx  DA-13-484A1.pdf  DA-13-484A1.txt  

C. TRIMBLE. Issued an Official Citation to C. Trimble for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-467). EB   DA-13-467A1.docx  DA-13-467A1.pdf  DA-13-467A1.txt  

J. STEWART. Issued an Official Citation to J. Stewart for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-478). EB   DA-13-478A1.docx  DA-13-478A1.pdf  DA-13-478A1.txt  

M. NORWOOD. Issued an Official Citation to M. Norwood for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-482). EB   DA-13-482A1.docx  DA-13-482A1.pdf  DA-13-482A1.txt  

M. JACKSON. Issued an Official Citation to M. Jackson for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-483). EB   DA-13-483A1.docx  DA-13-483A1.pdf  DA-13-483A1.txt  

P. JACKSON. Issued an Official Citation to P. Jackson for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-485). EB   DA-13-485A1.docx  DA-13-485A1.pdf  DA-13-485A1.txt  

D. WILLIAMS. Issued an Official Citation to D. Williams for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-470). EB   DA-13-470A1.docx  DA-13-470A1.pdf  DA-13-470A1.txt  

D. CHAMBERS. Issued an Official Citation to D. Chambers for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/21/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-471). EB   DA-13-471A1.doc  DA-13-471A1.pdf  DA-13-471A1.txt  

URBAN RADIO I, LLC AND MARCONI BROADCASTING COMPANY, LLC/APPLICATION FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE OF STATION WHAT(AM), PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA. Denied Leon A. Williams' Application for Review. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/20/2013 by MO&O. (FCC No. 13-35). MB   FCC-13-35A1.docx  FCC-13-35A1.pdf  FCC-13-35A1.txt  

ERRATUM - MONROE 1 BOCES, PITTSFORD, NEW YORK, ET AL. Issued an Erratum correcting Order, DA 12-1878, released November 26, 2012. (Dkt No. 02-6 ). Action by: Acting Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau by ERRATUM. (DA No. 13-527). WCB   DOC-319713A1.doc  DOC-319713A1.pdf  DOC-319713A1.txt  

ERRATUM - PROMOTING EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR RADIO EXPERIMENTATION AND MARKET TRIALS UNDER PART 5 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES AND STREAMLINING OTHER RELATED RULES/2006 BIENNIAL REVIEW OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS - PART 2 ADMINISTERED BY OET. Issued an Erratum correcting Report and Order, FCC 13-15, released, January 31, 2013. (Dkt No. 06-155 10-236 ). Action by: Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology by ERRATUM. (DA No. 13-526). OET   DOC-319712A1.docx  DOC-319712A1.pdf  DOC-319712A1.txt  

THE HONORABLE LAWRENCE E. STRICKLING, ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE. The Federal Communications Commission notified the National Telecommunications and Information Administration that it plans to commence the auction of licenses in the 1695-1710 MHz band and the 1755-1780 MHz band as early as September 2014. Action by: FCC Chairman, Julius Genachowski by LETTER. WTB AU   DOC-319708A1.pdf  DOC-319708A1.txt  

STATEMENT FROM FCC CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI ON ANNOUNCED DEPARTURE OF COMMISSIONER MCDOWELL. STMT. News Media Contact: Neil Grace at (202) 418-0506, email: Neil.Grace@fcc.gov OCHJG   DOC-319695A1.doc  DOC-319695A1.pdf  DOC-319695A1.txt  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER ROBERT M. MCDOWELL ANNOUNCING HIS PLANS TO STEP DOWN FROM THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION IN THE NEAR FUTURE. STMT. News Media Contact: Brigid.Calamis@fcc.gov OCRMM   DOC-319686A1.doc  DOC-319686A1.pdf  DOC-319686A1.txt  

STATEMENT BY FCC COMMISSIONER MIGNON L. CLYBURN ON THE DEPARTURE OF COMMISSIONER ROBERT MCDOWELL. STMT. News Media Contact: Dave.Grimaldi@fcc.gov OCMC   DOC-319693A1.doc  DOC-319693A1.pdf  DOC-319693A1.txt  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER JESSICA ROSENWORCEL ON THE ANNOUNCED DEPARTURE OF COMMISSIONER ROBERT MCDOWELL. STMT. News Media Contact: David Goldman at (202) 418-2400, email: David.Goldman@fcc.gov OCJR   DOC-319690A1.doc  DOC-319690A1.pdf  DOC-319690A1.txt  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER AJIT PAI ON THE ANNOUNCED DEPARTURE OF COMMISSIONER ROBERT M. MCDOWELL. STMT. News Media Contact: Matthew Berry at (202) 418-2005, email: Matthew.Berry@fcc.gov OCAP   DOC-319687A1.pdf  DOC-319687A1.txt  

STATEMENT FROM FCC CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI ON THE DEPARTURE OF SHERRESE SMITH AS CHIEF COUNSEL & SENIOR LEGAL ADVISOR. STMT. News Media Contact: Neil Grace at (202) 418-0506, email: Neil.Grace@fcc.gov OCHJG   DOC-319694A1.doc  DOC-319694A1.pdf  DOC-319694A1.txt  

FCC OFFICE OF NATIVE AFFAIRS AND POLICY ISSUES REPORT ON 2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND 2013 TRIBAL PRIORITIES. FCC Office of Native Affairs Policy's annual report highlights efforts to bridge the digital divide in Tribal lands and the work still to be done. News Release. News Media Contact: Dan Rumelt at (202) 418-7512, email: Dan.Rumelt@fcc.gov CGB   DOC-319691A1.docx  DOC-319691A2.docx  DOC-319691A3.docx  DOC-319691A4.docx  DOC-319691A5.docx  DOC-319691A6.docx  DOC-319691A1.pdf  DOC-319691A2.pdf  DOC-319691A3.pdf  DOC-319691A4.pdf  DOC-319691A5.pdf  DOC-319691A6.pdf  DOC-319691A1.txt  DOC-319691A2.txt  DOC-319691A3.txt  DOC-319691A4.txt  DOC-319691A5.txt  DOC-319691A6.txt  

IMPROVING 9-1-1 RELIABILITY. The Commission seeks comment on approaches to ensure the reliability and resiliency of the communications infrastructure necessary to ensure continued availability of the Nation's 9-1-1 system, particularly during times of major disaster. (Dkt No. 11-60 13-75 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/20/2013 by NPRM. (FCC No. 13-33). PSHSB   FCC-13-33A1.docx  FCC-13-33A2.docx  FCC-13-33A3.docx  FCC-13-33A4.docx  FCC-13-33A5.docx  FCC-13-33A6.docx  FCC-13-33A1.pdf  FCC-13-33A2.pdf  FCC-13-33A3.pdf  FCC-13-33A4.pdf  FCC-13-33A5.pdf  FCC-13-33A6.pdf  FCC-13-33A1.txt  FCC-13-33A2.txt  FCC-13-33A3.txt  FCC-13-33A4.txt  FCC-13-33A5.txt  FCC-13-33A6.txt  

CENTURYLINK PETITION FOR FORBEARANCE PURSUANT TO 47 U.S.C. SECTION 160(C) FROM DOMINANT CARRIER AND CERTAIN COMPUTER INQUIRY REQUIREMENTS. Granted CenturyLink's request to withdraw its petition and dismissed the petition without prejudice. (Dkt No. 12-60 ). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 03/20/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-521). WCB   DA-13-521A1.doc  DA-13-521A1.pdf  DA-13-521A1.txt