fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 32 No. 199
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



October 30, 2013


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER AJIT PAI ON SENATE CONFIRMATION OF TOM WHEELER AND MIKE O'RIELLY TO SERVE ON THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. STMT. News Media Contact: Matthew Berry at (202) 418-2005, email: Matthew.Berry@fcc.gov OCAP   DOC-323775A1.docx  DOC-323775A1.pdf  DOC-323775A1.txt  

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Report No: SES-01592 Released: 10/30/2013. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES re: Satellite Radio Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-323768A1.pdf  DOC-323768A1.txt  

Report No: SES-01593 Released: 10/30/2013. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION re: Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-323769A1.pdf  DOC-323769A1.txt  

Report No: 48105 Released: 10/30/2013. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-323730A1.pdf  DOC-323730A2.txt  

Report No: 28105 Released: 10/30/2013. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-323728A1.pdf  DOC-323728A2.txt  

Report No: 1921 Released: 10/30/2013. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MB . Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-323752A1.pdf  DOC-323752A1.txt  

Released: 10/30/2013. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 10/23/2013. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-323763A1.pdf  DOC-323763A1.txt  

Released: 10/30/2013. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL'S 4.9 GHZ NATIONAL PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS FINAL REPORT. (DA No. 13-2096). (Dkt No 06-229 07-100 06-150 ). Comments Due: 11/22/2013. Reply Comments Due: 12/13/2013. PSHSB . Contact: Thomas Eng at (202) 418-0019, email: Thomas.Eng@fcc.gov  DA-13-2096A1.docx  DA-13-2096A1.pdf  DA-13-2096A1.txt  

Released: 10/30/2013. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON APPLICATION AND WAIVER REQUEST FILED BY FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA FOR 150 MHZ INDUSTRIAL/BUSINESS FREQUENCIES. (DA No. 13-2092). Comments Due: 11/29/2013. Reply Comments Due: 12/14/2013. PSHSB . Contact: John A. Evanoff at (202) 418-0848, email: John.Evanoff@fcc.gov  DA-13-2092A1.doc  DA-13-2092A1.pdf  DA-13-2092A1.txt  

Report No: 9101 Released: 10/30/2013. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB   DOC-323759A1.pdf  DOC-323759A1.txt  

Report No: 9102 Released: 10/30/2013. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. PSHSB   DOC-323758A1.pdf  DOC-323758A1.txt  

Report No: 9085 Released: 10/30/2013. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB   DOC-323737A1.pdf  DOC-323737A1.txt  

Report No: 9097 Released: 10/30/2013. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-323755A1.pdf  DOC-323755A1.txt  

Report No: 9097A Released: 10/30/2013. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-323756A1.pdf  DOC-323756A1.txt  

Report No: 9097B Released: 10/30/2013. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-323757A1.pdf  DOC-323757A1.txt  

Report No: CWS-14-02 Released: 10/30/2013. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION, ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION. WTB   DOC-323767A1.doc  DOC-323767A1.pdf  DOC-323767A1.txt  

Report No: 9086 Released: 10/30/2013. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. PSHSB   DOC-323738A1.pdf  DOC-323738A1.txt  

Report No: 9098 Released: 10/30/2013. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB   DOC-323754A1.pdf  DOC-323754A1.txt  

Report No: 9083 Released: 10/30/2013. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-323735A1.pdf  DOC-323735A1.txt  

Report No: 9084 Released: 10/30/2013. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB   DOC-323736A1.pdf  DOC-323736A1.txt  

Report No: 9089 Released: 10/30/2013. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB   DOC-323744A1.pdf  DOC-323744A1.txt  

Report No: 9087 Released: 10/30/2013. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB   DOC-323742A1.pdf  DOC-323742A1.txt  

Report No: 9090 Released: 10/30/2013. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. PSHSB   DOC-323743A1.pdf  DOC-323743A1.txt  

Report No: 9088 Released: 10/30/2013. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. PSHSB   DOC-323741A1.pdf  DOC-323741A1.txt  

Released: 10/30/2013. TRIBAL MOBILITY FUND PHASE I AUCTION RESCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 25, 2014; NOTICE OF CHANGES TO AUCTION 902 SCHEDULE FOLLOWING RESUMPTION OF NORMAL COMMISSION OPERATIONS. (DA No. 13-2057). (Dkt No 13-53 ). WCB WTB AU . Contact: Patricia Robbins at (202) 418 0660  DA-13-2057A1.docx  DA-13-2057A1.pdf  DA-13-2057A1.txt  

Report No: 9096 Released: 10/30/2013. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASE NOTIFICATIONS, DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY ANNUAL REPORTS ACTION. PSHSB   DOC-323750A1.pdf  DOC-323750A1.txt  

Report No: 9093 Released: 10/30/2013. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, AND DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-323749A1.pdf  DOC-323749A1.txt  

Report No: 9095 Released: 10/30/2013. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASE NOTIFICATIONS, DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY ANNUAL REPORTS ACTION. WTB   DOC-323751A1.pdf  DOC-323751A1.txt  

Report No: 9094 Released: 10/30/2013. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, AND DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB   DOC-323748A1.pdf  DOC-323748A1.txt  

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REMARKS OF COMMISSIONER JESSICA ROSENWORCEL ON FUTURE OF MUSIC SUMMIT GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, DC. OCJR . OCTOBER 29, 2013  DOC-323772A1.docx  DOC-323772A1.pdf  DOC-323772A1.txt  

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GLENN S. YAMADA. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $500 to Glenn S. Yamada, a Citizens Band radio operator in Kenai, Alaska, for the operation of a radio transmitter without the requisite Commission authorization. Action by: Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/29/2013 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 13-2083). EB   DA-13-2083A1.doc  DA-13-2083A1.pdf  DA-13-2083A1.txt  

ELLIOT B. BLOCK. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $13,000 to Elliot B. Block for failure to prepare and file timely with the Commission the Station's Children's Television Programming Reports. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/29/2013 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 13-2091). MB   DA-13-2091A1.doc  DA-13-2091A1.pdf  DA-13-2091A1.txt  

ABACUS TELEVISION. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,500 for Abacus Television's failure to file timely with the Commission the Station's Children's Television Programming Reports. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 10/29/2013 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 13-2075). MB   DA-13-2075A1.doc  DA-13-2075A1.pdf  DA-13-2075A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 29, 2013, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 198:

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ACTING FCC CHAIRWOMAN MIGNON L. CLYBURN CONGRATULATES TOM WHEELER AND MICHAEL O'RIELLY ON THEIR SENATE CONFIRMATIONS. News Release. News Media Contact: Justin Cole at (202) 418-0611, email: Justin.Cole@fcc.gov OCMC   DOC-323771A1.docx  DOC-323771A1.pdf  DOC-323771A1.txt  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER JESSICA ROSENWORCEL ON THE CONFIRMATIONS OF TOM WHEELER AND MICHAEL O'RIELLY. STMT. News Media Contact: David Goldman at (202) 418-2400, email: David.Goldman@fcc.gov OCJR   DOC-323773A1.doc  DOC-323773A1.pdf  DOC-323773A1.txt  

ACTING CHAIRWOMAN MIGNON CLYBURN STATEMENT ON FCC'S ADOPTION OF NEW RULES MAKING DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS MORE ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. STMT. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov OCMC   DOC-323766A1.docx  DOC-323766A1.pdf  DOC-323766A1.txt  

FCC ADOPTS NEW RULES TO MAKE VIDEO DEVICES ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. Order Represents Final Milestone in FCC's Implementation of Landmark Law Making Digital Communications More Accessible. News Release. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov MB . Contact Adam Copeland at (202) 418-1037, email: Adam.Copeland@fcc.gov or Maria Mullarkey at (202) 418-1067, email: Maria.Mullarkey@fcc.gov  DOC-323761A1.doc  DOC-323761A1.pdf  DOC-323761A1.txt  

FCC RELEASES QUARTERLY REPORT OF CONSUMER INQUIRIES AND INFORMAL COMPLAINTS FOR 1ST QUARTER OF 2013. News Release. News Media Contact: Mike Snyder at (202) 418-0997, email: Mike.Snyder@fcc.gov CGB   DOC-323746A1.docx  DOC-323746A2.pdf  DOC-323746A3.pdf  DOC-323746A4.pdf  DOC-323746A1.pdf  DOC-323746A1.txt  DOC-323746A2.txt  DOC-323746A3.txt  DOC-323746A4.txt  

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Released: 10/29/2013. FCC ANNOUNCES THE REAUTHORIZATION OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND SEEKS NOMINATIONS. (DA No. 13-2086). Contact: Gregory Vadas at (202) 418-1798, email: Gregory.Vadas@fcc.gov or Steve Klitzman at (202) 418-1763, email: Steve.Klitzman@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0432  DA-13-2086A1.doc  DA-13-2086A1.pdf  DA-13-2086A1.txt  

Released: 10/29/2013. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO FCC FORM 499-A, FCC FORM 499-Q, AND ACCOMPANYING INSTRUCTIONS. (DA No. 13-2090). (Dkt No 06-122 ). Comments Due: 11/27/2013. WCB . Contact: Charles Eberle at (202) 418-7400, email: Charles.Eberle@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-2248  DA-13-2090A1.doc  DA-13-2090A2.pdf  DA-13-2090A3.pdf  DA-13-2090A4.pdf  DA-13-2090A5.pdf  DA-13-2090A1.pdf  DA-13-2090A1.txt  DA-13-2090A2.txt  DA-13-2090A3.txt  DA-13-2090A4.txt  DA-13-2090A5.txt  

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PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY. Granted, nunc pro tunc, the Request for Extension of Waiver. Action by: Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 13-2089). PSHSB   DA-13-2089A1.docx  DA-13-2089A1.pdf  DA-13-2089A1.txt  

PETITION FOR WAIVER OF UNIVERSAL SERVICE HIGH-COST FILING DEADLINES; SUREWEST TELEPHONE. Denied the request by SureWest Telephone for waiver of the filing deadline for the annual state certification that high-cost support is being used only for its intended purposes as set forth in section 54.314(d)(1) and (d)(2) of the Commission's rules. (Dkt No. 08-71 ). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 10/29/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-2093). WCB   DA-13-2093A1.doc  DA-13-2093A1.pdf  DA-13-2093A1.txt  

PETITIONS FOR WAIVER OF UNIVERSAL SERVICE HIGH-COST FILING DEADLINES; THE CHILLICOTHE TELEPHONE COMPANY ET AL. Granted six carriers' petitions for waiver of the filing deadline for the submission of true-up data used to adjust Local Switching Support under the high-cost universal service support program. (Dkt No. 08-71 ). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 10/29/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-2094). WCB   DA-13-2094A1.doc  DA-13-2094A1.pdf  DA-13-2094A1.txt