Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 33 No. 91	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 May 16, 2014

FCC LAUNCHES BROAD RULEMAKING ON HOW BEST TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE OPEN INTERNET. Seeks Public Input over the Next Four Months to Find Most Viable Approach. News Release. Adopted: 05/15/2014. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB   DOC-327104A1.docx  DOC-327104A2.docx  DOC-327104A3.docx  DOC-327104A4.docx  DOC-327104A5.docx  DOC-327104A6.docx  DOC-327104A1.pdf  DOC-327104A2.pdf  DOC-327104A3.pdf  DOC-327104A4.pdf  DOC-327104A5.pdf  DOC-327104A6.pdf  DOC-327104A1.txt  DOC-327104A2.txt  DOC-327104A3.txt  DOC-327104A4.txt  DOC-327104A5.txt  DOC-327104A6.txt  

FCC ADOPTS REVISED MOBILE SPECTRUM HOLDINGS POLICIES TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE A COMPETITIVE WIRELESS MARKETPLACE. The FCC adopted a Report and Order revising rules for its mobile spectrum holding policies. News Release. Adopted: 05/15/2014. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov WTB   DOC-327109A1.doc  DOC-327109A2.docx  DOC-327109A3.docx  DOC-327109A4.docx  DOC-327109A5.docx  DOC-327109A1.pdf  DOC-327109A2.pdf  DOC-327109A3.pdf  DOC-327109A4.pdf  DOC-327109A5.pdf  DOC-327109A1.txt  DOC-327109A2.txt  DOC-327109A3.txt  DOC-327109A4.txt  DOC-327109A5.txt  

FCC ADOPTS RULES FOR FIRST EVER INCENTIVE AUCTION; WILL MAKE AVAILABLE ADDITIONAL AIRWAVES, INCREASE COMPETITION FOR MOBILE BROADBAND. Voluntary Incentive Auction part of the FCC's efforts to meet the demand for spectrum; Will provide once in a lifetime financial opportunities to broadcasters; Auction planned for mid 2015. News Release. Adopted: 05/15/2014. News Media Contact: Tamara Smith at (202) 418-2994, email: Tamara.Smith@fcc.gov or Kim Hart at (202) 418-8191, email: Kim.Hart@fcc.gov IB WTB OET MB   DOC-327100A1.docx  DOC-327100A2.docx  DOC-327100A3.docx  DOC-327100A4.docx  DOC-327100A5.docx  DOC-327100A1.pdf  DOC-327100A2.pdf  DOC-327100A3.pdf  DOC-327100A4.pdf  DOC-327100A5.pdf  DOC-327100A1.txt  DOC-327100A2.txt  DOC-327100A3.txt  DOC-327100A4.txt  DOC-327100A5.txt  

FCC EXPANDS LICENSE ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN WIRELESS MICROPHONE USERS TO ENSURE INTERFERENCE PROTECTION, HIGH QUALITY SOUND FOR LARGE EVENTS. The FCC took steps to recognize the important social, cultural, and economic benefits of low power auxiliary station operations, including wireless microphones, by expanding license eligibility for qualifying users. News Release. (Dkt No 10-24 08-167 08-166 ). Adopted: 05/15/2014. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov WTB   DOC-327108A1.docx  DOC-327108A1.pdf  DOC-327108A1.txt  

Report No: SAT-01015 Released: 05/16/2014. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-327119A1.pdf  DOC-327119A1.txt  

Report No: 48241 Released: 05/16/2014. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-327094A1.pdf  DOC-327094A2.txt  

Report No: 28241 Released: 05/16/2014. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-327093A1.pdf  DOC-327093A2.txt  

Report No: 2994 Released: 05/16/2014. ERRATUM - PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDING. (Dkt No 01-231 ) Issued an Erratum correcting Public Notice, Report No. 2994, released December 19, 2013. MB   DOC-327112A1.docx  DOC-327112A1.pdf  DOC-327112A1.txt  

Released: 05/16/2014. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 5/8/2014. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-327117A1.pdf  DOC-327117A1.txt  

Released: 05/16/2014. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 5/9/2014. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-327118A1.pdf  DOC-327118A1.txt  

Released: 05/16/2014. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB . Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-327124A1.pdf  DOC-327124A1.txt  

AERCO BROADCASTING CORPORATION. Denied AERCO Broadcasting Corporation's Petition for Reconsideration. Action by: Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/15/2014 by MO&O. (DA No. 14-668). EB   DA-14-668A1.doc  DA-14-668A1.pdf  DA-14-668A1.txt  

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS. Amended the FM Table of Allotments to remove certain vacant FM Allotments that were auctioned in FM Auction 68 and FM Auction 70. Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/15/2014 by R&O. (DA No. 14-671). MB   DA-14-671A1.doc  DA-14-671A1.pdf  DA-14-671A1.txt  

SOUTHEASTERN OHIO TELEVISION SYSTEM AND SOUTHEASTERN OHIO BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC. Adopted a Consent Decree resolving an investigation related to the premature consummation of the transfer of control from Norma J. Littick (transferor) to Henry C. Littick (transferee) involving stations WHIZ(TV), Zanesville, OH; WHIZ(AM), Zanesville, OH. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/16/2014 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 14-449). MB   DA-14-449A1.doc  DA-14-449A1.pdf  DA-14-449A1.txt  

APPLICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION PERMITS FOR NEW LOW POWER BROADCAST FM STATIONS; DISMISSAL OF FOURTEEN LPFM APPLICATIONS. Dismissed Fourteen LPFM Applications. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 14-670). MB   DA-14-670A1.doc  DA-14-670A1.pdf  DA-14-670A1.txt  

IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 3 OF THE CABLE TELEVISION CONSUMER PROTECTION AND COMPETITION ACT OF 1992; STATISTICAL REPORT ON AVERAGE RATES FOR BASIC SERVICE, CABLE PROGRAMMING SERVICE, AND EQUIPMENT. Provided information on the average rates cable operators charge for basic service, cable programming service, and equipment. (Dkt No. 92-266 ). Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/16/2014 by REPORT. (DA No. 14-672). MB   DA-14-672A1.docx  DA-14-672A1.pdf  DA-14-672A1.txt  

IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 3 OF THE CABLE TELEVISION CONSUMER PROTECTION AND COMPETITION ACT OF 1992; RELEASE OF 2014 SURVEY TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ON AVERAGE RATES FOR BASIC SERVICE, CABLE PROGRAMMING SERVICE, AND EQUIPMENT. This survey collects information on the average rates cable operators charge for basic service, cable programming service, and equipment. (Dkt No. 92-266 ). Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/16/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-673). MB   DA-14-673A1.docx  DA-14-673A1.pdf  DA-14-673A1.txt  

Released: 05/15/2014. FCC EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS OF TRIBAL GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE ON THE FCC-NATIVE NATIONS BROADBAND TASK FORCE. (DA No. 14-665). CGB . Contact: Robert Finley at (202) 418-7835, email: Robert.Finley@fcc.gov, TTY: 1-800-835-5322  DA-14-665A1.docx  DA-14-665A1.pdf  DA-14-665A1.txt  

Released: 05/15/2014. REQUEST FOR COMMENT ON BLACK TELEVISION NEWS CHANNEL'S REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY WAIVER OF BAN ON ADVERTISING FOR DBS PUBLIC INTEREST SET-ASIDE CHANNELS. (DA No. 14-666). (Dkt No 14-77 ). Comments Due: 06/16/2014. Reply Comments Due: 07/01/2014. MB . Contact: Evan Baranoff at (202) 418-7142, email: Evan.Baranoff@fcc.gov  DA-14-666A1.doc  DA-14-666A1.pdf  DA-14-666A1.txt  

Released: 05/15/2014. COMMENTS INVITED ON APPLICATION OF EVERYCALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 14-667). (Dkt No 14-76 ). Comments Due: 05/30/2014. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov or Rodney McDonald at (202) 418-7513, email: Rodney.McDonald@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-14-667A1.docx  DA-14-667A1.pdf  DA-14-667A1.txt  

PROTECTING AND PROMOTING THE OPEN INTERNET. FCC Launches Broad Rulemaking On How Best To Protect And Promote The Open Internet. Seeks Public Input over the Next Four Months to Find Most Viable Approach. (Dkt No. 14-28 ). Action by: the Commission. Comments Due: 07/15/2014. Reply Comments Due: 09/10/2014. Adopted: 05/15/2014 by NPRM. (FCC No. 14-61). WCB   FCC-14-61A1.docx  FCC-14-61A2.docx  FCC-14-61A3.docx  FCC-14-61A4.docx  FCC-14-61A5.docx  FCC-14-61A6.docx  FCC-14-61A1.pdf  FCC-14-61A2.pdf  FCC-14-61A3.pdf  FCC-14-61A4.pdf  FCC-14-61A5.pdf  FCC-14-61A6.pdf  FCC-14-61A1.txt  FCC-14-61A2.txt  FCC-14-61A3.txt  FCC-14-61A4.txt  FCC-14-61A5.txt  FCC-14-61A6.txt  

CENTURYLINK PETITION FOR CONVERSION OF AVERAGE SCHEDULE AFFILIATES TO PRICE CAP REGULATION FOR LIMITED WAIVER RELIEF. Granted a waiver to allow CenturyLink, Inc. to convert its average schedule study areas to the regulatory requirements applicable to price cap carriers. (Dkt No. 14-23 ). Action by: Associate Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 05/15/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-654). WCB   DA-14-654A1.docx  DA-14-654A1.pdf  DA-14-654A1.txt