Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 32 No. 188	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 September 27, 2013

FCC OPENS PROCEEDING TO CONSIDER ELIMINATION OF THE UHF DISCOUNT. Proceeding initiated to consider elimination of the special treatment to UHF channels under the national television ownership cap. News Release. (Dkt No 13-236 ). Adopted: 09/26/2013. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov MB . Contact Brendan Holland at (202) 418-2757, email: Brendan.Holland@fcc.gov or Johanna Thomas at (202) 418-7551, email: Johanna.Thomas@fcc.gov  DOC-323488A1.docx  DOC-323488A1.pdf  DOC-323488A1.txt  

FCC PROPOSES ACTION TO SPUR IMPROVEMENTS IN WIRELESS NETWORK RELIABILITY DURING DISASTERS. Proposal Would Require Wireless Providers to Publicly Disclose their Percentage of Operational Cell Sites During Disasters. News Release. (Dkt No 13-239 ). Adopted: 09/26/2013. News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen at (202) 418-1162, email: Rochelle.Cohen@fcc.gov PSHSB   DOC-323498A1.doc  DOC-323498A2.docx  DOC-323498A3.docx  DOC-323498A4.docx  DOC-323498A1.pdf  DOC-323498A2.pdf  DOC-323498A3.pdf  DOC-323498A4.pdf  DOC-323498A1.txt  DOC-323498A2.txt  DOC-323498A3.txt  DOC-323498A4.txt  

FCC PROPOSES TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE. As the Nation's demand for wireless broadband service continues to grow at a rapid pace, the Federal Communications Commission continues its work to remove barriers to the deployment of infrastructure that supports such service. News Release. (Dkt No 13-238 ). Adopted: 09/26/2013. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov WTB   DOC-323449A1.docx  DOC-323449A1.pdf  DOC-323449A1.txt  

FCC ANNOUNCES AGENDA AND PANELISTS FOR THE OCTOBER 1, 2013 CYBERSECURITY FORUM. Agenda and panelists announced for the October 1, 2013 cybersecurity forum on protecting children from online risks. News Release. News Media Contact: Mike Snyder at (202) 418-0997, email: Michael.Snyder@fcc.gov CGB . Contact Donice Jones at (202) 418-2736, email: Donice.Jones@fcc.gov  DOC-323516A1.docx  DOC-323516A1.pdf  DOC-323516A1.txt  

Released: 09/27/2013. ONAP AND WTB RELEASE SCOPING DOCUMENT TO INITIATE TRIBAL NATIONS CONSULTATION OF A PROPOSED PROGRAM COMMENT TO GOVERN REVIEW OF POSITIVE TRAIN CONTROL FACILITIES UNDER SECTION 106 OF THE NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT. (DA No. 13-1985). (Dkt No 13-240 ) The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Office of Native Affairs and Policy initiate consultation with Tribal Nations regarding a proposed Program Comment to govern National Historic Preservation Act review of positive train control facilities. CGB WTB . Contact: Geoffrey Blackwell at (202) 418-3629, Geoffrey.Blackwell@fcc.gov, Irene Flannery at (202) 418-1307, Irene.Flannery@fcc.gov, et al  DA-13-1985A1.docx  DA-13-1985A2.doc  DA-13-1985A1.pdf  DA-13-1985A2.pdf  DA-13-1985A1.txt  DA-13-1985A2.txt  

Report No: SAT-00974 Released: 09/27/2013. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-323506A1.pdf  DOC-323506A1.txt  

Report No: TEL-01636S Released: 09/27/2013. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-323505A1.pdf  DOC-323505A1.txt  

Report No: 48083 Released: 09/27/2013. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-323509A1.pdf  DOC-323509A2.txt  

Report No: 28083 Released: 09/27/2013. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-323507A1.pdf  DOC-323507A2.txt  

Released: 09/27/2013. MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCES OPENING OF FILING WINDOW FOR 2013 BIENNIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTS, FORM 323. (DA No. 13-1999) Filing Window: October 1, 2013 - December 2, 2013. MB . News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165  DA-13-1999A1.doc  DA-13-1999A1.pdf  DA-13-1999A1.txt  

Report No: 448 Released: 09/27/2013. EXPERIMENTAL ACTIONS. OET   DOC-323515A1.doc  DOC-323515A1.pdf  DOC-323515A1.txt  

Released: 09/27/2013. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 9/23/2013. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-323502A1.pdf  DOC-323502A1.txt  

Released: 09/27/2013. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 9/24/2013. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-323503A1.pdf  DOC-323503A1.txt  

Report No: NCD-2272 Released: 09/27/2013. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA LLC. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-323511A1.doc  DOC-323511A1.pdf  DOC-323511A1.txt  

Released: 09/27/2013. COMMENT SOUGHT ON SCOPING DOCUMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A PROPOSED PROGRAM COMMENT TO GOVERN REVIEW OF POSITIVE TRAIN CONTROL FACILITIES UNDER SECTION 106 OF THE NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT. (DA No. 13-1980). (Dkt No 13-240 ). Comments Due: 11/06/2013. WTB . Contact: Steve DelSordo at (202) 418-1986, email: Stephen.Delsordo@fcc.gov, Jeffrey Steinberg at (202) 418-0896, email: Jeffrey.Steinberg@fcc.gov, Anne Marie Wypijewski at (717) 338-2508, email: Annemarie.Wypijewski@fcc.gov, et al  DA-13-1980A1.docx  DA-13-1980A1.pdf  DA-13-1980A1.txt  

REBECCA L. WHITE. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $15,000 for failure to file timely with the Commission the Station's Children's Television Programming Reports, et al. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/26/2013 by NALF. (DA No. 13-1996). MB   DA-13-1996A1.doc  DA-13-1996A1.pdf  DA-13-1996A1.txt  

HARPOLE TELECOM INC. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $20,000 for failure to file timely with the Commission the Station's Children's Television Programming Reports, et al. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/26/2013 by NALF. (DA No. 13-1995). MB   DA-13-1995A1.doc  DA-13-1995A1.pdf  DA-13-1995A1.txt  

COMBINED COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Denied the Informal Objections and Granted the Application for Modification of Facilities for Station KTWS(FM), Bend, Oregon. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 13-1997). MB   DA-13-1997A1.docx  DA-13-1997A1.pdf  DA-13-1997A1.txt  

NEW AGE MEDIA OF TENNESSEE LICENSE, LLC. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $3,000 for failure to file timely with the Commission the Station's Children's Television Programming Reports. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/26/2013 by NALF. (DA No. 13-1994). MB   DA-13-1994A1.doc  DA-13-1994A1.pdf  DA-13-1994A1.txt  

ABUNDANT LIFE BROADCASTING, INC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $14,400 for failure to place required documentation in the public file and failure to respond to Commission communications, et al. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/26/2013 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 13-1993). MB   DA-13-1993A1.doc  DA-13-1993A1.pdf  DA-13-1993A1.txt  

AMENDMENT OF PARTS 73 AND 74 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ESTABLISH RULES FOR DIGITAL LOW POWER TELEVISION, TELEVISION TRANSLATOR, AND TELEVISION BOOSTER STATIONS AND TO AMEND RULES FOR DIGITAL CLASS A TELEVISION STATIONS. Commission Considers LPTV Petitions for Reconsideration. by 2nd MO&O. (Dkt No. 03-185 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/26/2013 by MO&O. (FCC No. 13-126). MB   FCC-13-126A1.docx  FCC-13-126A1.pdf  FCC-13-126A1.txt  

COMMISSION RULING OPENS DOORS FOR LOW-COST CALL ROUTING SERVICE FOR INMATES AND THEIR FAMILIES. Bureau Action Follows Comprehensive Reforms by FCC to Reduce Exorbitant Inmate Calling Rates. News Release. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB . Contact Pamela Arluk at (202) 418-1471  DOC-323495A1.docx  DOC-323495A1.pdf  DOC-323495A1.txt  

Released: 09/26/2013. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU REMINDS CONNECT AMERICA PHASE I CHALLENGE PARTICIPANTS TO PROTECT CUSTOMER PRIVACY IN CHALLENGE PROCESS. (DA No. 13-1988). (Dkt No 10-90 ). WCB . Contact: Ryan Yates at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-13-1988A1.docx  DA-13-1988A1.pdf  DA-13-1988A1.txt  

Released: 09/26/2013. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION GRANTED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ASSETS OF LIGHTYEAR NETWORK SOLUTIONS, LLC AND SE ACQUISITIONS, LLC BY BIRCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND BIRCH TELECOM, INC. (DA No. 13-1991). (Dkt No 13-164 ). WCB . Contact: Jodie May at (202) 418-0913  DA-13-1991A1.doc  DA-13-1991A1.pdf  DA-13-1991A1.txt  

Released: 09/26/2013. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF THE RYE TEL. COMPANY, SOUTH PARK L.L.C. D/B/A SOUTH PARK TELEPHONE COMPANY, CABLECO, LLC D/B/A GHVALLEY LONG DISTANCE TO USCONNECT HOLDINGS INC. AND US CONNECT ACQUISITIONS III, INC. (DA No. 13-1992). (Dkt No 13-237 ). Comments Due: 10/10/2013. Reply Comments Due: 10/17/2013. WCB . Contact: Myrva Charles at (202) 418-1506 or Jodie May at (202) 418-0913  DA-13-1992A1.doc  DA-13-1992A1.pdf  DA-13-1992A1.txt  

STATEMENT OF FCC ACTING CHAIRWOMAN MIGNON L. CLYBURN RE: LPFM IMPLEMENTATION REPORT, CREATION OF A LOW POWER RADIO SERVICE. (Dkt No. 99-25 ) by Statement. OCMC   DOC-323490A1.docx  DOC-323490A1.pdf  DOC-323490A1.txt  

COMMISSIONER JESSICA ROSENWORCEL'S PRESENTATION ON THE STATUS OF THE LOW POWER FM OPEN FILING WINDOW by Statement. OCJR   DOC-323480A1.docx  DOC-323480A1.pdf  DOC-323480A1.txt  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER AJIT PAI ON THE MEDIA BUREAU'S PRESENTATION ON THE STATUS OF THE LOW-POWER FM FILING WINDOW by Statement. OCAP   DOC-323483A1.docx  DOC-323483A1.pdf  DOC-323483A1.txt  

BLOOMBERG, LP V COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC. Affirmed Media Bureau orders that direct Comcast to place Bloomberg Television in news neighborhoods, consistent with a condition of the Comcast-NBCU Order. (Dkt No. 11-104 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/25/2013 by MO&O. (FCC No. 13-124). MB   FCC-13-124A1.docx  FCC-13-124A2.docx  FCC-13-124A3.docx  FCC-13-124A1.pdf  FCC-13-124A2.pdf  FCC-13-124A3.pdf  FCC-13-124A1.txt  FCC-13-124A2.txt  FCC-13-124A3.txt  

AMENDMENT OF SECTION 73.3555(E) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES, NATIONAL TELEVISION MULTIPLE OWNERSHIP RULE. Commenced a proceeding to consider elimination of the UHF discount in the Commission's national television multiple ownership rule. (Dkt No. 13-236 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/26/2013 by NPRM. (FCC No. 13-123). MB   FCC-13-123A1.docx  FCC-13-123A2.docx  FCC-13-123A3.docx  FCC-13-123A4.docx  FCC-13-123A1.pdf  FCC-13-123A2.pdf  FCC-13-123A3.pdf  FCC-13-123A4.pdf  FCC-13-123A1.txt  FCC-13-123A2.txt  FCC-13-123A3.txt  FCC-13-123A4.txt  

RATES FOR INTERSTATE INMATE CALLING SERVICES. Adopted a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to reform high inmate calling services rates. (Dkt No. 12-375 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 08/09/2013 by R&O/NPRM. (FCC No. 13-113). WCB   FCC-13-113A1.docx  FCC-13-113A2.docx  FCC-13-113A3.docx  FCC-13-113A4.docx  FCC-13-113A1.pdf  FCC-13-113A2.pdf  FCC-13-113A3.pdf  FCC-13-113A4.pdf  FCC-13-113A1.txt  FCC-13-113A2.txt  FCC-13-113A3.txt  FCC-13-113A4.txt  

PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING OF SECURUS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Denied the Petition for Declaratory Ruling filed by Securus Technologies, Inc. and concluded that Securus is not authorized to block calls from inmates to persons who subscribe to call routing services. by Declaratory Ruling. (Dkt No. 90-313 09-144 94-158 ). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 09/26/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-1990). WCB   DA-13-1990A1.docx  DA-13-1990A1.pdf  DA-13-1990A1.txt  

ENTERPRISE WIRELESS ALLIANCE. Granted the Request for Temporary Waiver. Action by: Deputy Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 09/26/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-1989). WTB   DA-13-1989A1.doc  DA-13-1989A1.pdf  DA-13-1989A1.txt  

ACCELERATION OF BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT BY IMPROVING WIRELESS FACILITIES SITING POLICIES. FCC adopts an NPRM initiating a review of wireless infrastructure deployment issues. (Dkt No. 11-59 RM-11688 13-238 13-32 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/26/2013 by NPRM. (FCC No. 13-122). WTB   FCC-13-122A1.docx  FCC-13-122A2.docx  FCC-13-122A3.docx  FCC-13-122A4.docx  FCC-13-122A1.pdf  FCC-13-122A2.pdf  FCC-13-122A3.pdf  FCC-13-122A4.pdf  FCC-13-122A1.txt  FCC-13-122A2.txt  FCC-13-122A3.txt  FCC-13-122A4.txt