fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 32 No. 99
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



May 23, 2013


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 2978 Released: 05/23/2013. PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDING. (Dkt No 94-102 06-229 06-169 06-150 03-264 07-166 96-86 01-309 ). WTB   DOC-321170A1.doc  DOC-321170A1.pdf  DOC-321170A1.txt  

Report No: 47995 Released: 05/23/2013. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-321122A1.pdf  DOC-321122A2.txt  

Report No: 27995 Released: 05/23/2013. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-321121A1.pdf  DOC-321121A2.txt  

Released: 05/23/2013. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 5/16/2013. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-321153A1.pdf  DOC-321153A1.txt  

Released: 05/23/2013. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 5/17/2013. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-321154A1.pdf  DOC-321154A1.txt  

Released: 05/23/2013. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF THE DECEMBER 31, 2016, 700 MHZ NARROWBAND DEADLINE FILED BY CENTRAL MARYLAND AREA RADIO COMMUNICATIONS. (DA No. 13-1207). (Dkt No 13-87 ). Comments Due: 06/17/2013. PSHSB . Contact: John A. Evanoff at (202) 418-0848, email: John.Evanoff@fcc.gov  DA-13-1207A1.doc  DA-13-1207A1.pdf  DA-13-1207A1.txt  

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OPENING REMARKS OF COMMISSIONER AJIT PAI AT CTIA 2013'S PANEL ON THE SPECTRUM INCENTIVE AUCTIONS: STEP RIGHT UP!, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, MAY 22, 2013. OCAP   DOC-321172A1.docx  DOC-321172A1.pdf  DOC-321172A1.txt  

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AT&T. Resolved the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/22/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-1187). CGB   DA-13-1187A1.doc  DA-13-1187A1.pdf  DA-13-1187A1.txt  

VERIZON. Resolved the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/22/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-1183). CGB   DA-13-1183A1.doc  DA-13-1183A1.pdf  DA-13-1183A1.txt  

VERIZON. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/22/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-1192). CGB   DA-13-1192A1.doc  DA-13-1192A1.pdf  DA-13-1192A1.txt  

VARTEC TELECOM. Resolved the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/22/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-1184). CGB   DA-13-1184A1.doc  DA-13-1184A1.pdf  DA-13-1184A1.txt  

QWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Resolved the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/22/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-1182). CGB   DA-13-1182A1.doc  DA-13-1182A1.pdf  DA-13-1182A1.txt  

QWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/22/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-1194). CGB   DA-13-1194A1.doc  DA-13-1194A1.pdf  DA-13-1194A1.txt  

QWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Resolved the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/22/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-1195). CGB   DA-13-1195A1.doc  DA-13-1195A1.pdf  DA-13-1195A1.txt  

REDUCED RATE LONG DISTANCE. Resolved the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/22/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-1186). CGB   DA-13-1186A1.doc  DA-13-1186A1.pdf  DA-13-1186A1.txt  

TFL INTERSTATE LONG DISTANCE. Resolved the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/22/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-1191). CGB   DA-13-1191A1.doc  DA-13-1191A1.pdf  DA-13-1191A1.txt  

NORRISTOWN TELEPHONE COMPANY, LLC. Resolved the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/22/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-1190). CGB   DA-13-1190A1.doc  DA-13-1190A1.pdf  DA-13-1190A1.txt  

ROCKET COMMUNICATION SERVICES, INC. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/22/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-1185). CGB   DA-13-1185A1.doc  DA-13-1185A1.pdf  DA-13-1185A1.txt  

CAVALIER TELEPHONE MID-ATLANTIC, LLC. Resolved the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/22/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-1189). CGB   DA-13-1189A1.doc  DA-13-1189A1.pdf  DA-13-1189A1.txt  

K. LEE. Issued an Official Citation and Order to K. Lee for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/23/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-1145). EB   DA-13-1145A1.docx  DA-13-1145A1.pdf  DA-13-1145A1.txt  

M. REED. Issued an Official Citation and Order to M. Reed for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/23/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-1153). EB   DA-13-1153A1.docx  DA-13-1153A1.pdf  DA-13-1153A1.txt  

M. AADIL. Issued an Official Citation and Order to M. Aadil for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/23/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-1147). EB   DA-13-1147A1.docx  DA-13-1147A1.pdf  DA-13-1147A1.txt  

A. DAVIS. Issued an Official Citation and Order to A. Davis for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/23/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-1149). EB   DA-13-1149A1.docx  DA-13-1149A1.pdf  DA-13-1149A1.txt  

J. FITCH. Issued an Official Citation and Order to J. Fitch for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/23/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-1151). EB   DA-13-1151A1.docx  DA-13-1151A1.pdf  DA-13-1151A1.txt  

E. LEWIS. Issued an Official Citation and Order to E. Lewis for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/23/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-1154). EB   DA-13-1154A1.docx  DA-13-1154A1.pdf  DA-13-1154A1.txt  

S. JONES. Issued an Official Citation and Order to S. Jones for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/23/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-1155). EB   DA-13-1155A1.docx  DA-13-1155A1.pdf  DA-13-1155A1.txt  

C. WRIGHT. Issued an Official Citation and Order to C. Wright for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/23/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-1146). EB   DA-13-1146A1.docx  DA-13-1146A1.pdf  DA-13-1146A1.txt  

L. FOSTON. Issued an Official Citation and Order to L. Foston for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/23/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-1150). EB   DA-13-1150A1.docx  DA-13-1150A1.pdf  DA-13-1150A1.txt  

M. WILSON. Issued an Official Citation and Order to M. Wilson for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/23/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-1152). EB   DA-13-1152A1.docx  DA-13-1152A1.pdf  DA-13-1152A1.txt  

D. MCDANIEL. Issued an Official Citation and Order to D. McDaniel for Illegal Receipt of Duplicate Lifeline Support. Action by: Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/23/2013 by Citation & Order. (DA No. 13-1156). EB   DA-13-1156A1.docx  DA-13-1156A1.pdf  DA-13-1156A1.txt  

KEVIN O'KANE. Issued Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $3,000 to Kevin O'Kane for violation of the public file rule with respect to Children's Television Programming Reports. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/22/2013 by NALF. (DA No. 13-1181). MB   DA-13-1181A1.doc  DA-13-1181A1.pdf  DA-13-1181A1.txt  

THE BON-TELE NETWORK, INC. Dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 13-1180). MB   DA-13-1180A1.doc  DA-13-1180A1.pdf  DA-13-1180A1.txt  

VERNON WATSON, WBQP-CD. Issued Forfeiture Order for $1,000 to Vernon Watson, WBQP-CD for violations of the public file rule with respect to Children's Television Programming Reports. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/22/2013 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 13-1179). MB   DA-13-1179A1.doc  DA-13-1179A1.pdf  DA-13-1179A1.txt  

GLEN IRIS BAPTIST SCHOOL. Issued Forfeiture Order for $20,800 to Glen Iris Baptist School for violations of the public file rule with respect to Children's Television Programming Reports. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/22/2013 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 13-1177). MB   DA-13-1177A1.doc  DA-13-1177A1.pdf  DA-13-1177A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MAY 22, 2013, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 98:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC ACTING CHAIRWOMAN MIGNON CLYBURN ANNOUNCES UP TO $485 MILLION IN NEW CONNECT AMERICA FUND INVESTMENTS TO EXPAND RURAL BROADBAND. Hundreds of thousands of Americans could gain access to high-speed broadband for first time through second round of Phase I support. News Release. (Dkt No 10-90 ). News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov OCMC . Contact Ryan Yates at (202) 418-0886  DOC-321152A1.doc  DOC-321152A1.pdf  DOC-321152A1.txt  

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Released: 05/22/2013. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU PROVIDES GUIDANCE REGARDING THE 2013 LIFELINE RECERTIFICATION PROCESS. (DA No. 13-1188). (Dkt No 11-42 ). WCB . Contact: Jonathon Lechter at (202) 418-7387, email: Jonathan.Lechter@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-7340  DA-13-1188A1.doc  DA-13-1188A1.pdf  DA-13-1188A1.txt  

Released: 05/22/2013. COMMENT SOUGHT ON NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION OF USE OF PASSCODES FOR NON-SIMPLE PORTS AND LOCAL NUMBER PORTABILITY PROVISIONING FLOWS. (DA No. 13-1178). (Dkt No 07-244 95-116 ). Comments Due: 06/05/2013. WCB . Contact: Kimberly Jackson at (202) 418-7393, email: Kimberly.Jackson@fcc.gov  DA-13-1178A1.doc  DA-13-1178A1.pdf  DA-13-1178A1.txt  

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COMMISSIONER ROSENWORCEL'S SPEECH SUMMARY AT CTIA 2013. OCJR   DOC-321156A1.docx  DOC-321156A1.pdf  DOC-321156A1.txt  

REMARKS OF COMMISSIONER ROSENWORCEL, CTIA 2013 - THE MOBILE MARKETPLACE, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. OCJR   DOC-321155A1.docx  DOC-321155A1.pdf  DOC-321155A1.txt  

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CENTURYLINK, INC. Adopted a Consent Decree in this proceeding. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2013 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 13-1070). EB   DA-13-1070A1.docx  DA-13-1070A1.pdf  DA-13-1070A1.txt  

USE OF RETURNED SPECTRUM IN THE 2 GHZ MOBILE SATELLITE SERVICE FREQUENCY BANDS. Dismissed the "Consolidated Petition for Reconsideration" of Inmarsat Ventures Limited and Inmarsat Global Limited. (Dkt No. 05-220 05-221 ). Action by: Acting Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 05/22/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-1193). IB   DA-13-1193A1.docx  DA-13-1193A1.pdf  DA-13-1193A1.txt  

CONNECT AMERICA FUND. Adopted Report and Order providing for a second round of Connect America Phase I incremental funding in 2013 to further leverage private investment in rural America and accelerate the availability of broadband to consumers who lack access. (Dkt No. 10-90 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/21/2013 by R&O. (FCC No. 13-73). WCB   FCC-13-73A1.doc  FCC-13-73A2.pdf  FCC-13-73A3.pdf  FCC-13-73A1.pdf  FCC-13-73A1.txt  FCC-13-73A2.txt  FCC-13-73A3.txt  

RURAL CALL COMPLETION. Extended the deadline for filing reply comments in the Rural Call Completion rulemaking. (Dkt No. 13-39 ). Action by: Chief, Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Reply Comments Due: 06/11/2013. Adopted: 05/22/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-1196). WCB   DA-13-1196A1.doc  DA-13-1196A1.pdf  DA-13-1196A1.txt