Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 33 No. 33	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 February 21, 2014

FCC MOVES TO UPGRADE TV CLOSED CAPTIONING QUALITY. New Standards - Including Accuracy, Timeliness, and On-Screen Placement of Closed Captions - Will Ensure Full Access to TV Programming for Americans Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. News Release. Adopted: 02/20/2014. News Media Contact: Mike Snyder at (202) 418-0997, email: Michael.Snyder@fcc.gov CGB   DOC-325695A1.doc  DOC-325695A2.docx  DOC-325695A3.docx  DOC-325695A4.docx  DOC-325695A5.docx  DOC-325695A6.docx  DOC-325695A1.pdf  DOC-325695A2.pdf  DOC-325695A3.pdf  DOC-325695A4.pdf  DOC-325695A5.pdf  DOC-325695A6.pdf  DOC-325695A1.txt  DOC-325695A2.txt  DOC-325695A3.txt  DOC-325695A4.txt  DOC-325695A5.txt  DOC-325695A6.txt  

FCC ACTS TO HELP EMERGENCY RESPONDERS LOCATE WIRELESS 911 CALLERS. News Release. Adopted: 02/20/2014. News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen at (202) 418-1162, email: Rochelle.Cohen@fcc.gov PSHSB   DOC-325694A1.docx  DOC-325694A2.docx  DOC-325694A3.doc  DOC-325694A4.docx  DOC-325694A5.docx  DOC-325694A6.docx  DOC-325694A1.pdf  DOC-325694A2.pdf  DOC-325694A3.pdf  DOC-325694A4.pdf  DOC-325694A5.pdf  DOC-325694A6.pdf  DOC-325694A1.txt  DOC-325694A2.txt  DOC-325694A3.txt  DOC-325694A4.txt  DOC-325694A5.txt  DOC-325694A6.txt  

Report No: 2999 Released: 02/21/2014. CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU REFERENCE INFORMATION CENTER PETITION FOR RULEMAKING FILED. (Dkt No RM-11712 ). CGB   DOC-325716A1.doc  DOC-325716A1.pdf  DOC-325716A1.txt  

Report No: SAT-00998 Released: 02/21/2014. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 14-235) Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-14-235A1.pdf  DA-14-235A1.txt  

Report No: SAT-00997 Released: 02/21/2014. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-325712A1.pdf  DOC-325712A1.txt  

Report No: 48181 Released: 02/21/2014. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-325680A1.pdf  DOC-325680A2.txt  

Report No: 0411 Released: 02/21/2014. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. (Dkt No 14-30 14-31 14-33 14-32 ). MB . Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-325683A1.doc  DOC-325683A1.pdf  DOC-325683A1.txt  

Report No: 28181 Released: 02/21/2014. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-325678A1.pdf  DOC-325678A2.txt  

Released: 02/21/2014. NOTICE OF EFFECTIVE DATE OF AM TOWER RULES REQUIRING OMB APPROVAL. (DA No. 14-228). (Dkt No 93-177 ). MB . Contact: Susan Crawford at (202) 418-2754, email: Susan.Crawford@fcc.gov or FCC Licensing Support Hotline at (877) 480-3201, TTY: (202) 418-7172 or (888) 835-5322. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov  DA-14-228A1.docx  DA-14-228A1.pdf  DA-14-228A1.txt  

Released: 02/21/2014. REGION 46 (WYOMING) 700 MHZ AND 800 MHZ PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETINGS. (DA No. 14-237). (Dkt No 91-59 ). PSHSB   DA-14-237A1.docx  DA-14-237A1.pdf  DA-14-237A1.txt  

Released: 02/21/2014. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB . Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-325714A1.pdf  DOC-325714A1.txt  

Released: 02/21/2014. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF PATTERSONVILLE TELEPHONE COMPANY. (DA No. 14-227). (Dkt No 14-27 ) STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 03/07/2014. Reply Comments Due: 03/14/2014. WCB . Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Jodie May at (202) 418-0913  DA-14-227A1.doc  DA-14-227A1.pdf  DA-14-227A1.txt  

OHANA MEDIA GROUP, LLC. Notified Ohana Media Group, LLC, owner of an antenna structure in Anchorage, Alaska, of its Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $10,000 for failure to comply with the Commission's antenna structure lighting requirements. Action by: Resident Agent, Anchorage Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/20/2014 by NALF. (DA No. 14-225). EB   DA-14-225A1.docx  DA-14-225A1.pdf  DA-14-225A1.txt  

DIRECTLINK, LLC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $20,000 to Directlink, LLC, Parker, Colorado, for operating an intentional radiator not in accordance with Part 15 of the Rules and the device's equipment authorization. Action by: Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/20/2014 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 14-224). EB   DA-14-224A1.docx  DA-14-224A1.pdf  DA-14-224A1.txt  

CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF BROADCAST STATION LICENSES. Issued second protective order covering highly confidential information. (Dkt No. 13-203 ). Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 02/21/2014 by Protective Order. (DA No. 14-232). MB   DA-14-232A1.docx  DA-14-232A1.pdf  DA-14-232A1.txt  

CONSENT TO TRANSFER OF CONTROL OR ASSIGNMENT OF BROADCAST STATION LICENSES. Issued protective order covering confidential information. (Dkt No. 13-203 ). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 02/21/2014 by Protective Order. (DA No. 14-233). MB   DA-14-233A1.docx  DA-14-233A1.pdf  DA-14-233A1.txt  

WINDSTREAM TO PAY $2.5 MILLION TO SETTLE INVESTIGATION OF RURAL CALL COMPLETION PRACTICES. Company Also Agrees to Three-Year Compliance Plan. News Release. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov EB . Contact Christopher Killion at (202) 418-1711 or Margaret Dailey at (202) 418-2396  DOC-325700A1.docx  DOC-325700A1.pdf  DOC-325700A1.txt  

Released: 02/20/2014. CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING FILED BY ACURIAN, INC. (DA No. 14-229). (Dkt No 02-278 ). Comments Due: 03/24/2014. Reply Comments Due: 04/08/2014. CGB . Contact: Karen Johnson at (202) 418-7706, email: Karen.Johnson@fcc.gov  DA-14-229A1.doc  DA-14-229A1.pdf  DA-14-229A1.txt  

Released: 02/20/2014. COMMENT DATES SET ON WINDSTREAM COMPLIANCE PLAN FOR FORBEARANCE RELIEF FROM COST ASSIGNMENT RULES. (DA No. 14-230). (Dkt No 07-21 12-61 07-204 ). Comments Due: 03/06/2014. Reply Comments Due: 03/20/2014. WCB . Contact: Marvin Sacks at (202) 418-1520, email: Marvin.Sacks@fcc.gov  DA-14-230A1.docx  DA-14-230A1.pdf  DA-14-230A1.txt  

WINDSTREAM CORPORATION. Entered into Consent Decree with Windstream Corporation for purposes of terminating the Bureau's investigation into possible violations of Sections 201(b) and 202(a) of the Act with respect to Windstream's call completion practices to rural areas. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/20/2014 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 14-152). EB   DA-14-152A1.docx  DA-14-152A1.pdf  DA-14-152A1.txt  

WESTERN PACIFIC BROADCAST, LLC V. ARMSTRONG UTILITIES, INC. Denied Market Modification Petition of Armstrong Utilities, Inc., and Conditionally Granted Must Carry Petition of Western Pacific Broadcast, LLC. (Dkt No. 13-245 12-364 ). Action by: Senior Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 02/20/2014 by MO&O. (DA No. 14-231). MB   DA-14-231A1.doc  DA-14-231A1.pdf  DA-14-231A1.txt  

JET FUEL BROADCASTING, APPLICATION FOR A NEW AM BROADCAST STATION AT LOLO, MONTANA AND RAMS III, APPLICATION FOR A NEW AM BROADCAST STATION AT SPRINGVILLE, UTAH. Denied the Application for Review. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/20/2014 by MO&O. (FCC No. 14-16). MB   FCC-14-16A1.docx  FCC-14-16A1.pdf  FCC-14-16A1.txt  

GOLDEN GULF COAST BROADCASTING, INC., ASSIGNOR AND CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, ASSIGNEE, APPLICATIONS FOR ASSIGNMENT AND RENEWAL OF LICENSE OF WQYZ(FM), OCEAN SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI. Dismissed and otherwise denied the Application for Review. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/20/2014 by MO&O. (FCC No. 14-14). MB   FCC-14-14A1.docx  FCC-14-14A1.pdf  FCC-14-14A1.txt  

JET FUEL BROADCASTING, APPLICATION FOR A NEW AM BROADCAST STATION AT ORCHARD HOMES, MONTANA AND BOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC., APPLICATION FOR A NEW AM BROADCAST STATION AT BLACK HAWK, SOUTH DAKOTA. Denied the Application for Review. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/20/2014 by MO&O. (FCC No. 14-15). MB   FCC-14-15A1.docx  FCC-14-15A1.pdf  FCC-14-15A1.txt  

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OR WAIVER OF DECISIONS OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR BY ANNUNCIATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, DENVER, COLORADO ET AL. Denied 15 requests for review or waiver of Universal Service Administrative Company decisions, and dismissed two petitions for reconsideration of a Wireline Competition Bureau order, under the E-rate program. by ORDER. (Dkt No. 02-6 ). Action by: Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 02/20/2014 by Order on Reconsideration. (DA No. 14-234). WCB   DA-14-234A1.doc  DA-14-234A1.pdf  DA-14-234A1.txt