fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 32 No. 85
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



May 03, 2013


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: SAT-00947 Released: 05/03/2013. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 13-993) Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-13-993A1.pdf  DA-13-993A1.txt  

Report No: SAT-00946 Released: 05/03/2013. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellie Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-320706A1.pdf  DOC-320706A1.txt  

Report No: 47981 Released: 05/03/2013. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-320681A1.pdf  DOC-320681A2.txt  

Report No: 27981 Released: 05/03/2013. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-320680A1.pdf  DOC-320680A2.txt  

Released: 05/03/2013. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 4/25/2013. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-320683A1.pdf  DOC-320683A1.txt  

Released: 05/03/2013. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB . Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-320705A1.pdf  DOC-320705A1.txt  

Released: 05/03/2013. ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMPLIANCE TRAINING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AND THE COLLOCATION OF COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT. (DA No. 13-996). WTB . Contact: Steve DelSordo at (202) 418-1986, email: Stephen.Delsordo@fcc.gov or email: James.Swartz@fcc.gov  DA-13-996A1.doc  DA-13-996A1.pdf  DA-13-996A1.txt  

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BIRCH COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/01/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-994). CGB   DA-13-994A1.doc  DA-13-994A1.pdf  DA-13-994A1.txt  

TELEDIAS COMMUNICATIONS, 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: 05/01/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-992). CGB   DA-13-992A1.doc  DA-13-992A1.pdf  DA-13-992A1.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: 05/01/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-995). CGB   DA-13-995A1.doc  DA-13-995A1.pdf  DA-13-995A1.txt  

ZOOM-I-NET COMMUNICATIONS, 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: 05/01/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-991). CGB   DA-13-991A1.doc  DA-13-991A1.pdf  DA-13-991A1.txt  

QUASAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/01/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-990). CGB   DA-13-990A1.doc  DA-13-990A1.pdf  DA-13-990A1.txt  

CENTRAL TELECOM 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: 05/01/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-989). CGB   DA-13-989A1.doc  DA-13-989A1.pdf  DA-13-989A1.txt  

EMERALDBROOKE II, LLC. Notified Emeraldbrooke II, LLC of its Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $25,000 for failure to display the Antenna Structure Registration Number in a conspicuous place so that it is readily visible, et al. by NALF. Action by: District Director, Detroit Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/02/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-984). EB   DA-13-984A1.doc  DA-13-984A1.pdf  DA-13-984A1.txt  

JMK COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $7,000 to JMK Communications, Inc. for failure to enclose the Station's antenna structures within effective locked fences or other enclosures. Action by: Regional Director, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/02/2013 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 13-982). EB   DA-13-982A1.doc  DA-13-982A1.pdf  DA-13-982A1.txt  

CHRISTOPHER FALLETTI. Dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration filed by Robert D. Yates, Jr. d/b/a RTY Broadcasting of the grant of a construction permit for a new FM station at Phillipsburg, Kansas. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 13-997). MB   DA-13-997A1.doc  DA-13-997A1.pdf  DA-13-997A1.txt  

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, ROARING SPRINGS, TEXAS. Substituted Channel 227A for 249A and Channel 249C3 for 276C3, Roaring Springs, Texas. (Dkt No. RM-11671 12-236 ). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/02/2013 by R&O. (DA No. 13-986). MB   DA-13-986A1.doc  DA-13-986A1.pdf  DA-13-986A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MAY 2, 2013, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 84:

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SUNSHINE NOTICE

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FCC TO HOLD OPEN COMMISSION MEETING, THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2013  DOC-320700A1.doc  DOC-320700A1.pdf  DOC-320700A1.txt  

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 05/02/2013. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ENCOURAGES STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEES TO REVIEW AND AMEND STATE EMERGENCY ALERT SYTSTEM PLANS TO ENSURE UP-TO-DATE MONITORING ASSIGNMENTS. (DA No. 13-988). (Dkt No 04-296 ). PSHSB . Contact: Gregory Cooke at (202) 418-2351 or Gregory.Cooke@fcc.gov  DA-13-988A1.docx  DA-13-988A1.pdf  DA-13-988A1.txt  

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AMENDMENT OF PART 15 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF AUDITORY ASSISTANCE DEVICE IN SUPPORT OF SIMULTANEOUS LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION. Modified the definition of "auditory assistance device" in Part 15 of the rules to permit these devices to be used by anyone at any location for simultaneous language interpretation, where the spoken words are translated continuously in near real time. (Dkt No. 10-26 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/01/2013 by R&O. (FCC No. 13-59). OET   FCC-13-59A1.doc  FCC-13-59A1.pdf  FCC-13-59A1.txt  

REVIEW OF THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM; INDEPENDENT SPANISH BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION, THE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATION OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, INC., AND THE MINORITY MEDIA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL, PETITION FOR IMMEDIATE RELIEF, ET AL. Granted the petitions to withdraw the waiver requests, and dismissed the underlying waiver petitions. (Dkt No. 04-296 ). Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 05/02/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-987). PSHSB   DA-13-987A1.docx  DA-13-987A1.pdf  DA-13-987A1.txt  

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Denied the request from Pennsauken Township School District seeking review of a USAC decision under the E-rate program, because Pennsauken failed to demonstrate compliance with competitive bidding rules and document retention requirements. (Dkt No. 02-6 ). Action by: Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 05/02/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-870). WCB   DA-13-870A1.doc  DA-13-870A1.pdf  DA-13-870A1.txt  

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR. Denied the Request for Review of a USAC decision under the E-rate program. (Dkt No. 02-6 ). Action by: Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 05/02/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-873). WCB   DA-13-873A1.doc  DA-13-873A1.pdf  DA-13-873A1.txt