fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 32 No. 190
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



October 17, 2013


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 10/17/2013. SUSPENSION OF FILING DEADLINES. OMD   DOC-323573A1.docx  DOC-323573A1.pdf  DOC-323573A1.txt  

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CREATION OF A LOW POWER RADIO SERVICE; AMENDMENT OF SERVICE AND ELIGIBILITY RULES FOR FM BROADCAST TRANSLATOR STATIONS. Granted in part and denied in part Prometheus Radio Project's Petition for Reconsideration of the Sixth Report and Order in this proceeding. by Sixth Order On Reconsideration. (Dkt No. RM-11338 99-25 07-172 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/30/2013 by Order on Reconsideration. (FCC No. 13-134). MB   FCC-13-134A1.docx  FCC-13-134A1.pdf  FCC-13-134A1.txt  

TOLEDO MOBILE RADIO ASSOCIATION. Dismissed the Petition. (Dkt No. 98-43 ). Action by: Deputy Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 13-2023). WTB   DA-13-2023A1.doc  DA-13-2023A1.pdf  DA-13-2023A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE RELEASED OCTOBER 1, 2013:

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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Released: 10/01/2013. INFORMAL TRANSACTION SHOT CLOCKS SUSPENDED DURING LAPSE IN FUNDING. OGC WCB IB MB WTB . Contact: (202) 418-1122  DOC-323563A1.doc  DOC-323563A1.pdf  DOC-323563A1.txt  

Released: 10/01/2013. PROCEDURES FOR FILINGS IN THE EVENT OF A LAPSE IN FUNDING. OMD . Contact: (202) 418-1122  DOC-323568A1.pdf  DOC-323568A1.txt  

Released: 10/01/2013. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES POSTPONEMENT OF OCTOBER 2, 2013 WORKSHOP ON E911 PHASE II LOCATION ACCURACY. (DA No. 13-2019). (Dkt No 07-114 ). PSHSB . Contact: Eric Ehrenreich at (202) 418-1726, email: Eric.Ehrenreich@fcc.gov or Dana Zelman at (202) 418-0546, email: Dana.Zelman@fcc.gov  DA-13-2019A1.doc  DA-13-2019A1.pdf  DA-13-2019A1.txt  

Released: 10/01/2013. NOTICE REGARDING PENDING SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS DUE TO THE LAPSE IN APPROPRIATIONS. (DA No. 13-2020). (Dkt No 13-235 13-211 13-231 13-237 13-228 13-210 13-223 ) Due to the lapse in appropriations, announced section 214 discontinuance applications that will not be automatically granted and section 214 transfer of control applications that are removed from streamlined processing. WCB   DA-13-2020A1.docx  DA-13-2020A1.pdf  DA-13-2020A1.txt  

Released: 10/01/2013. TRIBAL MOBILITY FUND PHASE I AUCTION (AUCTION 902); SHORT-FORM APPLICATION FILING WINDOW SUSPENDED; ANY CHANGES TO AUCTION SCHEDULE OR PROCEDURES TO BE ANNOUNCED UPON RESUMPTION OF OPERATIONS. (DA No. 13-2014). (Dkt No 13-53 ). WCB WTB . Contact: Patricia Robbins at (202) 418-0660  DA-13-2014A1.docx  DA-13-2014A1.pdf  DA-13-2014A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 189:

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NEWS RELEASES

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IN THE EVENT OF A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN, OCTOBER 1 CYBERSECURITY NEXT GENERATION TECHNOLOGY FORUM WILL BE POSTPONED. In the event of a government shutdown, the FCC's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau will postpone the Cybersecurity Forum: Safeguarding Children and Families on the Internet, and related technology demonstrations. News Release. (DA No. 13-2017) CGB . Contact Mike Snyder at (202) 418-0997, email: Michael.Snyder@fcc.gov  DOC-323561A1.doc  DOC-323561A1.pdf  DOC-323561A1.txt  

LIGHTYEAR AND OPEN ACCESS AGREE TO PAY NEARLY $1.8 MILLION TO RESOLVE INVESTIGATIONS REGARDING USF COMPLIANCE. Settlements promote level competitive playing field, ensure compliance with USF, TRS, and other contribution obligations. News Release. News Media Contact: Justin Cole at (202) 418-8191, email: Justin.Cole@fcc.gov EB   DOC-323536A1.docx  DOC-323536A1.pdf  DOC-323536A1.txt  

FCC ANNOUNCES TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR OCTOBER OPEN MEETING. News Release. News Media Contact: Justin Cole at (202) 418-8191, email: Justin.Cole@fcc.gov OCMC   DOC-323564A1.doc  DOC-323564A1.pdf  DOC-323564A1.txt  

FCC PROPOSES MORE THAN $14.4 MILLION IN FORFEITURES TO COMBAT DUPLICATIVE LIFELINE SERVICE, PROTECT LIFELINE PROGRAM. News Release. News Media Contact: Justin Cole at (202) 418-8191, email: Justin.Cole@fcc.gov EB   DOC-323565A1.docx  DOC-323565A1.pdf  DOC-323565A1.txt  

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Released: 09/30/2013. RADIO LICENSE EXPIRATIONS. (DA No. 13-2006) Issued a Public Notice of licenses expiring October 1, 2013, for radio stations that failed to file renewal applications: K228CL, K288CU, K232BM, K285BU, KHWK(FM), K280AA, KEQS(FM), KFBR(FM), K231BL, K296BO, KLYX(FM), KDEF(AM), KCRX(AM), K257AA. MB   DA-13-2006A1.docx  DA-13-2006A1.pdf  DA-13-2006A1.txt  

Released: 09/30/2013. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU AND OFFICE OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCE WORKSHOP ON THE PROPOSED SPECTRUM ACCESS SYSTEM FOR THE 3.5 GHZ BAND. (DA No. 13-2018). (Dkt No 12-354 ). OET WTB . Contact: Kamran Etemad at (202) 418-2534, email: Kamran.Etemad@fcc.gov or Navid Golshahi at (202) 418-2422, email: Navid.Golshahi@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov  DA-13-2018A1.docx  DA-13-2018A1.pdf  DA-13-2018A1.txt  

Released: 09/30/2013. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES REGION 3 (ARIZONA) PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEES TO HOLD 700 MHZ AND 800 MHZ NPSPAC ARIZONA REGIONAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETINGS. (DA No. 13-2011). (Dkt No 91-143 ). PSHSB   DA-13-2011A1.doc  DA-13-2011A1.pdf  DA-13-2011A1.txt  

Released: 09/30/2013. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON LIFELINE BIENNIAL AUDIT PLAN. (DA No. 13-2016). (Dkt No 11-42 ). WCB . Contact: Garnet Hanly at (202) 418-0995, TTY: (202) 418-0484 or Gina Spade at (202) 418-7105  DA-13-2016A1.doc  DA-13-2016A1.pdf  DA-13-2016A1.txt  

Released: 09/30/2013. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL STAFF PRESENTATION REGARDING CONNECT AMERICA FUND PHASE II. (DA No. 13-2015). (Dkt No 10-90 ). WCB . Contact: Heidi Lankau at (202) 418-2876, email: Heidi.Lankau@fcc.gov  DA-13-2015A1.doc  DA-13-2015A1.pdf  DA-13-2015A1.txt  

Released: 09/30/2013. INCENTIVE AUCTION TASK FORCE ANNOUNCES WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS UNLICENSED SPECTRUM ISSUES. (DA No. 13-2012). (Dkt No 12-268 ). WTB OET . Contact: Paul Murray at (202) 418-0688, email: Paul.Murray@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov  DA-13-2012A1.docx  DA-13-2012A1.pdf  DA-13-2012A1.txt  

Released: 09/30/2013. ERRATUM - 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. (Dkt No 13-240 ). Comments Due: 11/06/2013. WTB . Contact: Stephen DelSordo at (202) 418-1986, email: Stephen.DelSordo@fcc.gov or Anne Marie Wypijewski at (717) 338-2508, email: Annemarie.Wypijewski@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587 email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov  DOC-323544A1.docx  DOC-323544A1.pdf  DOC-323544A1.txt  

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UTPHONE, INC. FCC Releases an NAL Addressing Apparent Violations of the Lifeline Rules. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/30/2013 by NAL. (FCC No. 13-132). EB   FCC-13-132A1.docx  FCC-13-132A2.docx  FCC-13-132A3.docx  FCC-13-132A1.pdf  FCC-13-132A2.pdf  FCC-13-132A3.pdf  FCC-13-132A1.txt  FCC-13-132A2.txt  FCC-13-132A3.txt  

ICON TELECOM, INC. FCC Releases an NAL Addressing Apparent Violations of the Lifeline Rules. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/30/2013 by NAL. (FCC No. 13-130). EB   FCC-13-130A1.docx  FCC-13-130A2.docx  FCC-13-130A3.docx  FCC-13-130A1.pdf  FCC-13-130A2.pdf  FCC-13-130A3.pdf  FCC-13-130A1.txt  FCC-13-130A2.txt  FCC-13-130A3.txt  

ASSIST WIRELESS, LLC. FCC releases an NAL addressing apparent violations of the Lifeline rules. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/30/2013 by NAL. (FCC No. 13-131). EB   FCC-13-131A1.docx  FCC-13-131A2.docx  FCC-13-131A3.docx  FCC-13-131A1.pdf  FCC-13-131A2.pdf  FCC-13-131A3.pdf  FCC-13-131A1.txt  FCC-13-131A2.txt  FCC-13-131A3.txt  

TRACFONE WIRELESS, INC. FCC Releases an NAL Addressing Apparent Violations of the Lifeline Rules. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/30/2013 by NAL. (FCC No. 13-133). EB   FCC-13-133A1.docx  FCC-13-133A2.docx  FCC-13-133A3.docx  FCC-13-133A1.pdf  FCC-13-133A2.pdf  FCC-13-133A3.pdf  FCC-13-133A1.txt  FCC-13-133A2.txt  FCC-13-133A3.txt  

AT&T MOBILITY, LLC. Adopted a Consent Decree Resolving Alleged Violations of CGSA Modification Rules. Action by: Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/30/2013 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 13-1998). EB   DA-13-1998A1.docx  DA-13-1998A1.pdf  DA-13-1998A1.txt  

EASY TELEPHONE SERVICES D/B/A EASY WIRELESS. FCC Releases an NAL Addressing Apparent Violations of the Lifeline Rules. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/30/2013 by NAL. (FCC No. 13-129). EB   FCC-13-129A1.docx  FCC-13-129A2.docx  FCC-13-129A3.docx  FCC-13-129A1.pdf  FCC-13-129A2.pdf  FCC-13-129A3.pdf  FCC-13-129A1.txt  FCC-13-129A2.txt  FCC-13-129A3.txt  

OPEN ACCESS ACQUISITION LLC. Enforcement Bureau adopted a consent decree with Open Access Acquisition concerning the company's compliance with various regulatory fees and reporting obligations, as well as required contributions to the Universal Service Fund. Action by: Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/30/2013 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 13-1947). EB   DA-13-1947A1.docx  DA-13-1947A1.pdf  DA-13-1947A1.txt  

CSSI NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING CORPORATION. Adopted a Consent Decree in this proceeding. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/30/2013 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 13-2007). EB   DA-13-2007A1.doc  DA-13-2007A1.pdf  DA-13-2007A1.txt  

ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. Granted the request for waiver, with conditions. (Dkt No. 13-177 ). Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/30/2013 by MO&O. (DA No. 13-2010). MB . Contact Rodney McDonald at (202) 418-7513 or Jodie May at (202) 418-0913  DA-13-2010A1.docx  DA-13-2010A1.pdf  DA-13-2010A1.txt  

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, ON BEHALF OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES. Granted the Petitions. Action by: Senior Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/30/2013 by MO&O. (DA No. 13-2008). MB   DA-13-2008A1.doc  DA-13-2008A1.pdf  DA-13-2008A1.txt  

MICHAEL FLYNN, SITE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS ON REQUEST FOR INSPECTION OF RECORDS. Dismissed as untimely an application for review filed by Michael Flynn of Site Management Solutions, Inc. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/30/2013 by MO&O. (FCC No. 13-128). OGC   FCC-13-128A1.docx  FCC-13-128A1.pdf  FCC-13-128A1.txt  

FACILITATING THE DEPLOYMENT OF TEXT-TO-911 AND OTHER NG911 APPLICATIONS/FRAMEWORK FOR NEXT GENERATION 911 DEPLOYMENT. Amended the bounce-back roaming rule to specify that a host provider satisfies its obligation if it does not impede the consumer's text to the home provider or impede any bounce-back message generated by the home provider. (Dkt No. 11-153 10-255 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/27/2013 by ORDER. (FCC No. 13-127). PSHSB   FCC-13-127A1.docx  FCC-13-127A1.pdf  FCC-13-127A1.txt