fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 32 No. 114
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



June 14, 2013


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: SAT-00954 Released: 06/14/2013. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719; TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-321599A1.pdf  DOC-321599A1.txt  

Report No: SAT-00955 Released: 06/14/2013. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION ACTIONS TAKEN. (DA No. 13-1373). IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719; TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-13-1373A1.pdf  DA-13-1373A1.txt  

Report No: 48010 Released: 06/14/2013. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-321563A1.pdf  DOC-321563A2.txt  

Report No: 28010 Released: 06/14/2013. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-321562A1.pdf  DOC-321562A2.txt  

Released: 06/14/2013. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 6/7/2013. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-321596A1.pdf  DOC-321596A1.txt  

Released: 06/14/2013. NOTICE OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED. (DA No. 13-1374). (Dkt No 13-117 ). WCB . Contact: Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809  DA-13-1374A1.doc  DA-13-1374A1.pdf  DA-13-1374A1.txt  

Report No: NCD-2251 Released: 06/14/2013. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY AT&T SOUTHWEST. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-321603A1.doc  DOC-321603A1.pdf  DOC-321603A1.txt  

Report No: NCD-2263 Released: 06/14/2013. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY AT&T SOUTHWEST. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-321605A1.doc  DOC-321605A1.pdf  DOC-321605A1.txt  

Report No: NCD-2278 Released: 06/14/2013. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY AT&T MIDWEST. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-321607A1.doc  DOC-321607A1.pdf  DOC-321607A1.txt  

Report No: NCD-2264 Released: 06/14/2013. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY AT&T SOUTHWEST. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-321606A1.doc  DOC-321606A1.pdf  DOC-321606A1.txt  

Report No: NCD-2249 Released: 06/14/2013. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-321602A1.doc  DOC-321602A1.pdf  DOC-321602A1.txt  

Released: 06/14/2013. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. TO PTUS, INC. (DA No. 13-1368). (Dkt No 13-145 ) Streamlined Pleading Cycle Established. Comments Due: 06/28/2013. Reply Comments Due: 07/05/2013. WCB . Contact: Myrva Charles at (202) 418-1506 or Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809  DA-13-1368A1.doc  DA-13-1368A1.pdf  DA-13-1368A1.txt  

Released: 06/14/2013. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ASSETS OF ERNEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC. BY BIRCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (DA No. 13-1369). (Dkt No 13-146 ) Streamlined Pleading Cycle Established. Comments Due: 06/28/2013. Reply Comments Due: 07/05/2013. WCB . Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Jodie May at (202) 418-0913  DA-13-1369A1.doc  DA-13-1369A1.pdf  DA-13-1369A1.txt  

Report No: NCD-2275 Released: 06/14/2013. 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-321592A1.doc  DOC-321592A2.pdf  DOC-321592A1.pdf  DOC-321592A1.txt  DOC-321592A2.txt  

Report No: NCD-2277 Released: 06/14/2013. 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-321594A1.doc  DOC-321594A2.pdf  DOC-321594A1.pdf  DOC-321594A1.txt  DOC-321594A2.txt  

Released: 06/14/2013. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU REMINDS PARTIES OF DEADLINES FOR FILING OPPOSITIONS AND REPLIES REGARDING THE SILVER STAR TELEPHONE COMPANY APPLICATION FOR REVIEW. (DA No. 13-1382). (Dkt No 10-90 05-337 ) Oppositions Due: June 25, 2013; Replies to Oppositions Due: July 5, 2013. WCB . Contact: Abdel Eqab at (202) 418-7400; TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-13-1382A1.doc  DA-13-1382A1.pdf  DA-13-1382A1.txt  

Report No: NCD-2256 Released: 06/14/2013. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY GTE SOUTHWEST INCORPORATED D/B/A VERIZON SOUTHWEST; VERIZON CALIFORNIA INC,; VERIZON DELAWARE LLC; VERIZON FLORIDA LLC; VERIZON MARYLAND INC.; VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC, ET AL. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-321604A1.doc  DOC-321604A1.pdf  DOC-321604A1.txt  

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STATEMENT

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STATEMENT OF ACTING CHAIRWOMAN CLYBURN ON PRESIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM PROMOTING EFFICIENT USE OF SPECTRUM BY FEDERAL AGENCIES by Statement. OCMC   DOC-321612A1.doc  DOC-321612A1.pdf  DOC-321612A1.txt  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER ROSENWORCEL ON PRESIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM PROMOTING EFFICIENT USE OF SPECTRUM BY FEDERAL AGENCIES by Statement. OCJR   DOC-321613A1.doc  DOC-321613A1.pdf  DOC-321613A1.txt  

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SPEECHES

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REMARKS OF RUTH MILKMAN, CHIEF, WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU, AT GEORGETOWN CENTER FOR BUSINESS AND PUBLIC POLICY AND PCCA WORKSHOP: " OPTIMAL COEVOLUTION OF MOBILE BROADBAND TECHNOLOGY AND SPECTRUM POLICY". WTB . Speech delivered June 14, 2013  DOC-321617A1.docx  DOC-321617A1.pdf  DOC-321617A1.txt  

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TEXTS

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TIME WARNER CABLE INC. Granted the Petition for 14 Kentucky Franchise Areas. Action by: Senior Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/07/2013 by MO&O. (DA No. 13-1370). MB   DA-13-1370A1.doc  DA-13-1370A1.pdf  DA-13-1370A1.txt  

COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC. Granted the Petition for Champaign, Illinois. Action by: Senior Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/07/2013 by MO&O. (DA No. 13-1371). MB   DA-13-1371A1.doc  DA-13-1371A1.pdf  DA-13-1371A1.txt  

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, MATAGORDA, TEXAS. Granted the Petition and the Application. (Dkt No. RM-11693 13-52 ). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/12/2013 by R&O. (DA No. 13-1379). MB   DA-13-1379A1.doc  DA-13-1379A1.pdf  DA-13-1379A1.txt  

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS. Reinstated five vacant FM allotments in various communities in Maryland, Oregon, Texas, Virginia and Wyoming. Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/13/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-1376). MB   DA-13-1376A1.doc  DA-13-1376A1.pdf  DA-13-1376A1.txt  

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, PORT LIONS, ALASKA; DE BEQUE, COLORADO; AND BENJAMIN, CISCO, RULE, AND SHAMROCK, TEXAS. Proposed the deletion of six vacant allotments in various communities in Alaska, Colorado, and Texas. (Dkt No. 13-156 ). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 08/05/2013. Reply Comments Due: 08/20/2013. Adopted: 06/13/2013 by NPRM. (DA No. 13-1377). MB   DA-13-1377A1.doc  DA-13-1377A1.pdf  DA-13-1377A1.txt  

OEM COMMUNICATIONS LLC. Granted in part and denied in part informal objection. Action by: Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 13-1380). WTB   DA-13-1380A1.docx  DA-13-1380A1.pdf  DA-13-1380A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JUNE 13, 2013, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 113:

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NEWS RELEASES

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STATEMENT FROM FCC ACTING CHAIRWOMAN MIGNON L. CLYBURN ON JULY WORKSHOP ON INMATE CALLING SERVICES RATES. STMT. News Media Contact: Justin Cole at (202) 210-2437, email: Justin.Cole@fcc.gov OCMC   DOC-321610A1.doc  DOC-321610A1.pdf  DOC-321610A1.txt  

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Released: 06/13/2013. FCC ANNOUNCES WORKSHOP ON REFORMING INMATE CALLING SERVICES RATES. (DA No. 13-1375). (Dkt No 12-375 ). WCB . Contact: Gregory Haledjian at (202) 418-7440, email: Gregory.Haledjian@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Justin Cole at (202) 210-2437, email: Justin.Cole@fcc.gov  DA-13-1375A1.docx  DA-13-1375A2.doc  DA-13-1375A1.pdf  DA-13-1375A2.pdf  DA-13-1375A1.txt  DA-13-1375A2.txt  

Released: 06/13/2013. WCB ANNOUNCES COMMENT CYCLE FOR SECOND FNPRM ON STRUCTURAL SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS IN SECTION 64.1903. (DA No. 13-1378). (Dkt No 00-175 ). Comments Due: 07/12/2013. Reply Comments Due: 08/12/2013. WCB . Contact: Gregory Kwan at (202) 418-1191, email: Gregory.Kwan@fcc.gov  DA-13-1378A1.docx  DA-13-1378A1.pdf  DA-13-1378A1.txt  

Released: 06/13/2013. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON OZARK GUIDANCE CENTER REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF A DECISION BY THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPANY. (DA No. 13-1351). (Dkt No 02-60 ). Comments Due: 06/27/2013. Reply Comments Due: 07/05/2013. WCB . Contact: Elizabeth V. McCarthy at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-13-1351A1.doc  DA-13-1351A1.pdf  DA-13-1351A1.txt  

Released: 06/13/2013. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON SOUTHCENTRAL FOUNDATION REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF A DECISION BY THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPANY. (DA No. 13-1352). (Dkt No 02-60 ). Comments Due: 06/27/2013. Reply Comments Due: 07/05/2013. WCB . Contact: Elizabeth V. McCarthy at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-13-1352A1.doc  DA-13-1352A1.pdf  DA-13-1352A1.txt  

Released: 06/13/2013. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS REQUEST REVIEW OF A DECISION BY THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPANY. (DA No. 13-1350). (Dkt No 02-60 ). Comments Due: 06/27/2013. Reply Comments Due: 07/05/2013. WCB . Contact: Elizabeth V. McCarthy at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-13-1350A1.doc  DA-13-1350A1.pdf  DA-13-1350A1.txt  

Released: 06/13/2013. APPLICATIONS OF AT&T, INC., CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS, GRAIN SPECTRUM, LLC, AND GRAIN SPECTRUM II, LLC FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGN LICENSES AND GRANT LONG-TERM DE FACTO TRANSFER SPECTRUM LEASING ARRANGEMENTS. (DA No. 13-1366). (Dkt No 13-56 ) NUMBERING RESOURCE UTILIZATION AND FORECAST REPORTS AND LOCAL NUMBER PORTABILITY REPORTS TO BE PLACED INTO THE RECORD, SUBJECT TO PROTECTIVE ORDER. WTB . Contact: Scott Patrick at (202) 418-2853 or Kate Matraves at (202) 391-6272  DA-13-1366A1.doc  DA-13-1366A1.pdf  DA-13-1366A1.txt  

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REMEL, INC. AND ITS CORPORATE PARENT THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC, INC. Notified Remel, Inc. and Thermo Fisher Scientific Company, Inc. of their Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $30,000 for unlawful operation of radio frequency devices on a General Mobile Radio Service frequency for more than nine years. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 06/13/2013 by NAL. (FCC No. 13-83). EB   FCC-13-83A1.docx  FCC-13-83A1.pdf  FCC-13-83A1.txt  

WARREN C. HAVENS. Denied the Request. Action by: Deputy Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 13-1372). WTB   DA-13-1372A1.doc  DA-13-1372A1.pdf  DA-13-1372A1.txt  

APPLICATIONS OF AT&T INC., CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS, GRAIN SPECTRUM, LLC, AND GRAIN SPECTRUM II, LLC FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGN LICENSES AND GRANT LONG-TERM DE FACTO TRANSFER SPECTRUM LEASING ARRANGEMENTS. Adopted a Protective Order in this proceeding. (Dkt No. 13-56 ). Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 06/13/2013 by Protective Order. (DA No. 13-1364). WTB   DA-13-1364A1.doc  DA-13-1364A1.pdf  DA-13-1364A1.txt  

APPLICATIONS OF AT&T INC., CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS, GRAIN SPECTRUM, LLC, AND GRAIN SPECTRUM II, LLC FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGN LICENSES AND GRANT LONG-TERM DE FACTO TRANSFER SPECTRUM LEASING ARRANGEMENTS. Adopted a NRUF/LNP Protective Order in this proceeding. by NRUF/LNP Protective Order. (Dkt No. 13-56 ). Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 06/13/2013 by Protective Order. (DA No. 13-1365). WTB   DA-13-1365A1.doc  DA-13-1365A1.pdf  DA-13-1365A1.txt  

APPLICATIONS OF AT&T INC., CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS, GRAIN SPECTRUM, LLC, AND GRAIN SPECTRUM II, LLC FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGN LICENSES AND GRANT LONG-TERM DE FACTO TRANSFER SPECTRUM LEASING ARRANGEMENTS. Adopted a Second Protective Order in this proceeding. (Dkt No. 13-56 ). Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 06/13/2013 by Protective Order. (DA No. 13-1367). WTB   DA-13-1367A1.doc  DA-13-1367A1.pdf  DA-13-1367A1.txt