fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 32 No. 155
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



August 12, 2013


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE AUGUST 9, 2013, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC STREAMLINES LICENSING AND OPERATING RULES FOR SATELLITE SERVICES. The Commission comprehensively modernized and streamlined its rules governing satellite communications to foster investment and innovation by removing unnecessary regulations and easing administrative burdens. News Release. (Dkt No 12-267 ). Adopted: 08/09/2013. News Media Contact: Neil Grace at (202) 418-0506, email: Neil.Grace@fcc.gov IB   DOC-322744A1.docx  DOC-322744A2.docx  DOC-322744A3.docx  DOC-322744A4.docx  DOC-322744A1.pdf  DOC-322744A2.pdf  DOC-322744A3.pdf  DOC-322744A4.pdf  DOC-322744A1.txt  DOC-322744A2.txt  DOC-322744A3.txt  DOC-322744A4.txt  

FCC BARS HIGH RATES FOR LONG DISTANCE PHONE CALLS IN JAILS AND PRISONS NATIONWIDE. The Commission took long-overdue steps to ensure that the rates for interstate long-distance calls made by prison inmates are just, reasonable and fair. News Release. Adopted: 08/09/2013. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB   DOC-322749A1.docx  DOC-322749A2.docx  DOC-322749A3.docx  DOC-322749A4.docx  DOC-322749A1.pdf  DOC-322749A2.pdf  DOC-322749A3.pdf  DOC-322749A4.pdf  DOC-322749A1.txt  DOC-322749A2.txt  DOC-322749A3.txt  DOC-322749A4.txt  

FCC MODIFIES PART 15 RULES TO SPUR THE DEPLOYMENT OF WIRELESS SERVICES, UNLICENSED SPECTRUM INNOVATION IN THE 57-64 GHZ BAND. Action boosts uses of unlicensed spectrum in broadband operations. News Release. (Dkt No 07-113 RM-11104 ). Adopted: 08/09/2013. News Media Contact: Bruce Romano at (202) 418-2124, email: Bruce.Romano@fcc.gov OET . Contact Anh Wride at (202) 418-0577, email: Anh.Wride@fcc.gov  DOC-322747A1.docx  DOC-322747A1.pdf  DOC-322747A1.txt  

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 2990 Released: 08/12/2013. CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU REFERENCE INFORMATION CENTER PETITION FOR RULEMAKING FILED. (Dkt No RM-11703 ). CGB   DOC-322785A1.doc  DOC-322785A1.pdf  DOC-322785A1.txt  

Report No: 48050 Released: 08/12/2013. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-322739A1.pdf  DOC-322739A2.txt  

Report No: 0401 Released: 08/12/2013. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. (Dkt No 13-199 13-201 13-197 13-200 13-198 13-196 ). MB . Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-322695A1.doc  DOC-322695A1.pdf  DOC-322695A1.txt  

Report No: 28050 Released: 08/12/2013. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-322738A1.pdf  DOC-322738A2.txt  

Released: 08/12/2013. ERRATUM - WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON TIME WARNER CABLE'S PETITION FOR DESIGNATION AS A LOW-INCOME ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER IN THE STATE OF MAINE. (Dkt No 09-197 ) Issued an Erratum correcting, Public Notice, DA 13-1724, released August 7, 2013. WCB   DOC-322774A1.docx  DOC-322774A1.pdf  DOC-322774A1.txt  

Released: 08/12/2013. NOTICE OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED. (DA No. 13-1742). (Dkt No 13-166 ). WCB . Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Don Johnson at (202) 418-0809  DA-13-1742A1.doc  DA-13-1742A1.pdf  DA-13-1742A1.txt  

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TEXTS

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ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF REGULATORY FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013; PROCEDURES FOR ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF REGULATORY FEES; ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF REGULATORY FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008. Established the FY 2013 regulatory fee rates. (Dkt No. 12-201 08-65 13-140 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 08/08/2013 by R&O. (FCC No. 13-110). OMD   FCC-13-110A1.docx  FCC-13-110A1.pdf  FCC-13-110A1.txt  

MARINE RESCUE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED. Granted the Request for Waiver. (Dkt No. 13-99 ). Action by: Deputy Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 08/09/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-1744). WTB   DA-13-1744A1.docx  DA-13-1744A1.pdf  DA-13-1744A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED AUGUST 9, 2013, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 153:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 08/09/2013. ERRATUM - TRIBAL MOBILITY FUND PHASE I AUCTION RESCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 19, 2013; NOTICE AND FILING REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER PROCEDURES FOR AUCTION 902. (Dkt No 13-53 ) Issued an Erratum correcting Public Notice, DA 13-1672, released August 7, 2013. WTB WCB   DA-13-1672A1.docx  DA-13-1672A2.xls  DOC-322755A1.docx  DOC-322755A1.pdf  DOC-322755A1.txt  

Released: 08/09/2013. NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR ACCESS TO CARRIER DATA FILED IN THE NUMBERING RESOURCE UTILIZATION AND FORECAST (NRUF) REPORTS. (DA No. 13-1741). (Dkt No 99-200 95-116 ) PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 08/19/2013. WCB . Contact: John Visclosky at (202) 418-0825, email: John.Visclosky@fcc.gov  DA-13-1741A1.doc  DA-13-1741A1.pdf  DA-13-1741A1.txt  

Released: 08/09/2013. AUCTION OF LOWER AND UPPER PAGING BANDS LICENSES CLOSES; WINNING BIDDERS ANNOUNCED FOR AUCTION 95. (DA No. 13-1736) Down Payments and FCC Forms 601 and 602 Due August 23, 2013, Final Payments Due September 9, 2013, Ten-Day Petition to Deny Period. WTB   DA-13-1736A1.docx  DA-13-1736A2.pdf  DA-13-1736A3.pdf  DA-13-1736A4.pdf  DA-13-1736A5.pdf  DA-13-1736A6.pdf  DA-13-1736A7.doc  DA-13-1736A1.pdf  DA-13-1736A7.pdf  DA-13-1736A1.txt  DA-13-1736A2.txt  DA-13-1736A3.txt  DA-13-1736A4.txt  DA-13-1736A5.txt  DA-13-1736A6.txt  DA-13-1736A7.txt  

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STATEMENT

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STATEMENT OF ACTING CHAIRWOMAN MIGNON CLYBURN ON INCENTIVE AUCTION TASK FORCE UPDATE by Statement. OCMC   DOC-322756A1.docx  DOC-322756A1.pdf  DOC-322756A1.txt  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER JESSICA ROSENWORCEL REGARDING INCENTIVE AUCTION TASK FORCE UPDATE by Statement. OCJR   DOC-322750A1.docx  DOC-322750A1.pdf  DOC-322750A1.txt  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER AJIT PAI ON PRESENTATION OF INCENTIVE AUCTION TASK FORCE UPDATE by Statement. OCAP   DOC-322751A1.docx  DOC-322751A1.pdf  DOC-322751A1.txt  

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TEXTS

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TIVO, INC. Granted TiVo, Inc.'s Request for Waiver, with conditions for Sections 15.117(b) and 15.118(b)of the Commission's rules. Dismissed as moot the Request for Waiver of Sections 15.123(b)(1), 15.123(c) & 15.123(d)of the Commission's rules. (Dkt No. 11-105 ). Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 08/09/2013 by MO&O. (DA No. 13-1740). MB   DA-13-1740A1.docx  DA-13-1740A1.pdf  DA-13-1740A1.txt  

REVISION OF PART 15 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING OPERATION IN THE 57-64 GHZ BAND. Modified Part 15 of its rules for intentional radiators operating on an unlicensed basis in the 57-64 GHz frequency range. (Dkt No. 07-113 RM-11104 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 08/09/2013 by R&O. (FCC No. 13-112). OET   FCC-13-112A1.docx  FCC-13-112A2.docx  FCC-13-112A3.docx  FCC-13-112A4.docx  FCC-13-112A1.pdf  FCC-13-112A2.pdf  FCC-13-112A3.pdf  FCC-13-112A4.pdf  FCC-13-112A1.txt  FCC-13-112A2.txt  FCC-13-112A3.txt  FCC-13-112A4.txt  

CURTISS-WRIGHT CONTROLS, INC./REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF PART 15 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES APPLICABLE TO ULTRA-WIDEBAND DEVICES. Modified the waiver previously granted to Curtiss-Wright Controls Inc. of the Commission's ultra-wideband rules for a ground penetrating radar system known as 3d-Radar. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration and Clarification. (Dkt No. 10-167 ). Action by: Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology. Adopted: 08/09/2013 by MO&O. (DA No. 13-1739). OET   DA-13-1739A1.docx  DA-13-1739A1.pdf  DA-13-1739A1.txt  

COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF LICENSING AND OPERATING RULES FOR SATELLITE SERVICES. FCC Streamlines Licensing and Operating Rules for Satellite Services. (Dkt No. 12-267 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 08/09/2013 by R&O. (FCC No. 13-111). IB   FCC-13-111A1.docx  FCC-13-111A2.docx  FCC-13-111A3.docx  FCC-13-111A4.docx  FCC-13-111A1.pdf  FCC-13-111A2.pdf  FCC-13-111A3.pdf  FCC-13-111A4.pdf  FCC-13-111A1.txt  FCC-13-111A2.txt  FCC-13-111A3.txt  FCC-13-111A4.txt