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

Vol. 32 No. 233
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



December 20, 2013


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Report No: SAT-00987 Released: 12/20/2013. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 13-2438) Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-13-2438A1.pdf  DA-13-2438A1.txt  

Report No: SAT-00986 Released: 12/20/2013. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-324822A1.pdf  DOC-324822A1.txt  

Report No: SCL-00148S Released: 12/20/2013. STREAMLINED SUBMARINE CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-324820A1.pdf  DOC-324820A1.txt  

Report No: TEL-01647S Released: 12/20/2013. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-324821A1.pdf  DOC-324821A1.txt  

Report No: 48140 Released: 12/20/2013. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-324801A1.pdf  DOC-324801A2.txt  

Report No: 28140 Released: 12/20/2013. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-324800A1.pdf  DOC-324800A2.txt  

Released: 12/20/2013. NOTICE OF EFFECTIVE DATE OF NEW ACCESSIBLE USER INTERFACES RULES AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMENT AND REPLY COMMENT DEADLINES FOR RELATED FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING. (DA No. 13-2439). (Dkt No 12-108 12-107 ). Comments Due: 02/18/2014. Reply Comments Due: 03/20/2014. MB . Contact: Adam Copeland or Maria Mullarkey at (202) 418-2120  DA-13-2439A1.doc  DA-13-2439A1.pdf  DA-13-2439A1.txt  

Released: 12/20/2013. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 12/13/2013. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-324816A1.pdf  DOC-324816A1.txt  

Released: 12/20/2013. NOTICE OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 13-2398). (Dkt No 13-270 13-206 ). WCB . Contact: Myrva Charles at (202) 418-1506  DA-13-2398A1.doc  DA-13-2398A1.pdf  DA-13-2398A1.txt  

Released: 12/20/2013. PROTECTIVE ORDER RELEASED IN RATES FOR INTERSTATE INMATE CALLING SERVICES DOCKET. (DA No. 13-2433). (Dkt No 12-375 ). WCB . Contact: Lynne Engledow at (202) 418-1520, email: Lynne.Engledow@fcc.gov  DA-13-2433A1.docx  DA-13-2433A1.pdf  DA-13-2433A1.txt  

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KTIA-FM, BOONE, IOWA. Dismissed the Application. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 13-2437). MB   DA-13-2437A1.doc  DA-13-2437A1.pdf  DA-13-2437A1.txt  

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, HEBER SPRINGS, ARKANSAS. Alloted Channel 270C3 at Heber Springs, Arkansas. (Dkt No. RM-11700 13-207 ). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 12/19/2013 by R&O. (DA No. 13-2436). MB   DA-13-2436A1.doc  DA-13-2436A1.pdf  DA-13-2436A1.txt  

LOCAL TV HOLDINGS, LLC, TRANSFEROR AND TRIBUNE BROADCASTING COMPANY II, LLC, TRANSFEREE, AND DREAMCATCHER BROADCASTING, LLC, TRANSFEREE. Conditionally granted applications for transfer of control subsidiaries holding television licenses from Local TV Holdings, LLC to Tribune Broadcasting Company II, LLC and Dreamcatcher Broadcasting, LLC. (Dkt No. 13-190 ). Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 12/20/2013 by MO&O. (DA No. 13-2422). MB   DA-13-2422A1.docx  DA-13-2422A1.pdf  DA-13-2422A1.txt  

APPLICATIONS FOR CONSENT TO TRANSFER CONTROL FROM SHAREHOLDERS OF BELO CORP. TO GANNETT CO, INC., APPLICATIONS FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSES FROM SUBSIDIARIES OF BELO CORP. TO SUBSIDIARIES OF SANDER MEDIA, LLC AND TUCKER OPERATING CO., LLC. Granted the applications for transfer of control and for assignment of licenses pursuant to merger agreement. (Dkt No. 13-189 ). Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 12/20/2013 by MO&O. (DA No. 13-2423). MB   DA-13-2423A1.docx  DA-13-2423A1.pdf  DA-13-2423A1.txt  

ERRATUM - U.S. TELECOM LONG DISTANCE, INC. Issued an Erratum correcting Order, DA 13-2380, released December 13, 2013. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau by ERRATUM. CGB   DOC-324824A1.docx  DOC-324824A1.pdf  DOC-324824A1.txt  

DISH NETWORK CORPORATION PETITION FOR WAIVER OF SECTIONS 27.5(J) AND 27.53(H)(2)(II) AND REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME. Granted the Petition for Waiver of Sections 27.5(j) and 27.53(h)(2)(ii) and Request for Extension of Time filed by DISH Network Corporation. (Dkt No. 13-225 ). Action by: Acting Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 12/20/2013 by MO&O. (DA No. 13-2409). WTB   DA-13-2409A1.docx  DA-13-2409A1.pdf  DA-13-2409A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED DECEMBER 19, 2013, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 232:

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Report No: 2995 Released: 12/19/2013. PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDING. (Dkt No 05-25 RM-10593 ). CGB   DOC-324806A1.doc  DOC-324806A1.pdf  DOC-324806A1.txt  

Released: 12/19/2013. COMMISSION ANNOUNCES ENTITY SELECTED FOR CERTIFICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL DEAF-BLIND EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM FOR MISSISSIPPI. (DA No. 13-2432). CGB . Contact: Jackie Ellington at (202) 418-1153, email: Jackie.Ellington@fcc.gov or Rosaline Crawford at (202) 418-2075, email: Rosaline.Crawford@fcc.gov  DA-13-2432A1.docx  DA-13-2432A1.pdf  DA-13-2432A1.txt  

Released: 12/19/2013. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES REGION 19 (NEW ENGLAND) 700 MHZ AND 4.9 GHZ PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE 2014 MEETING SCHEDULE. (DA No. 13-2435). PSHSB   DA-13-2435A1.docx  DA-13-2435A1.pdf  DA-13-2435A1.txt  

Released: 12/19/2013. COMMENT PERIOD EXTENDED FOR REVISIONS TO FCC FORM 471 INSTRUCTIONS. (DA No. 13-2431). (Dkt No 02-6 ). Comments Due: 01/02/2014. WCB . Contact: James Bachtell at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-13-2431A1.doc  DA-13-2431A2.docx  DA-13-2431A3.doc  DA-13-2431A1.pdf  DA-13-2431A2.pdf  DA-13-2431A3.pdf  DA-13-2431A1.txt  DA-13-2431A2.txt  DA-13-2431A3.txt  

Released: 12/19/2013. NOTICE OF REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FROM STREAMLINED TREATMENT. (DA No. 13-2430). (Dkt No 13-272 ). WCB . Contact: Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809  DA-13-2430A1.doc  DA-13-2430A1.pdf  DA-13-2430A1.txt  

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REMARKS OF FCC COMMISSIONER AJIT PAI AT TECHFREEDOM'S FORUM ON THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE KINGSBURY COMMITMENT, WASHINGTON, DC. OCAP   DOC-324810A1.docx  DOC-324810A1.pdf  DOC-324810A1.txt  

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KEVIN W. BONDY. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration. Affirmed the first Memorandum Opinion & Order assessing a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $24,000 to Mr. Bondy for unlicensed radio operation, intentional interference, and failure to allow inspection. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/18/2013 by MO&O. (DA No. 13-2411). EB   DA-13-2411A1.doc  DA-13-2411A1.pdf  DA-13-2411A1.txt  

ERRATUM - IMPLEMENTING PUBLIC SAFETY BROADBAND PROVISIONS OF THE MIDDLE CLASS TAX RELIEF AND JOB CREATION ACT OF 2012 ET AL. Issued an Erratum correcting Second Report and Order, FCC 13-137, released October 28, 2013. (Dkt No. 06-229 06-150 12-94 ). Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau by ERRATUM. PSHSB   DOC-324812A1.docx  DOC-324812A1.pdf  DOC-324812A1.txt  

COOLIDGE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 21, COOLIDGE, AZ. Granted 3 requests for review of Universal Service Administrative Company decisions under the E-rate program. (Dkt No. 02-6 ). Action by: Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 12/19/2013 by ORDER. (DA No. 13-2429). WCB   DA-13-2429A1.doc  DA-13-2429A1.pdf  DA-13-2429A1.txt  

RATES FOR INTERSTATE INMATE CALLING SERVICES. Adopted a Protective Order in this proceeding. (Dkt No. 12-375 ). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 12/19/2013 by Protective Order. (DA No. 13-2434). WCB   DA-13-2434A1.docx  DA-13-2434A1.pdf  DA-13-2434A1.txt  

ALBERT WISNER PUBLIC LIBRARY, WARWICK, NEW YORK, ET AL. Granted 23 and denied 39 requests for review and/or waiver of Universal Service Administrative Company decisions. Dismissed three petitions for reconsideration of Wireline Competition Bureau decisions, under the E-rate program. by ORDER. (Dkt No. 02-6 ). Action by: Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 12/19/2013 by Order on Reconsideration. (DA No. 13-2428). WCB   DA-13-2428A1.doc  DA-13-2428A1.pdf  DA-13-2428A1.txt