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Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 33 No. 120 | News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 June 27, 2014 |
WAIVER OF SUNSHINE PROHIBITIONS FOR ITEMS ON FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2014 OPEN COMMISSION MEETING DOC-327919A1.docx DOC-327919A1.pdf DOC-327919A1.txt Released: 06/27/2014. CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PETITION CONCERNING THE COMMISSION'S RULE ON OPT-OUT NOTICES ON FAX ADVERTISEMENTS. (DA No. 14-923). (Dkt No 02-278 05-338 ). Comments Due: 07/11/2014. Reply Comments Due: 07/18/2014. CGB . Contact: Richard D. Smith at (717) 338-2797, email: Richard.Smith@fcc.gov DA-14-923A1.docx DA-14-923A1.pdf DA-14-923A1.txt Report No: SAT-01025 Released: 06/27/2014. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 14-916) Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555 DA-14-916A1.pdf DA-14-916A1.txt Report No: SAT-01024 Released: 06/27/2014. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555 DOC-327915A1.pdf DOC-327915A1.txt Released: 06/27/2014. WYPOINT TELECOM, INC. REQUIRED TO RESPOND TO REQUEST TO TERMINATE ITS INTERNATIONAL SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATION. (DA No. 14-915). IB . Contact: David Krech at (202) 418-7443 DA-14-915A1.docx DA-14-915A2.pdf DA-14-915A1.pdf DA-14-915A1.txt DA-14-915A2.txt Released: 06/27/2014. ACT TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. REQUIRED TO RESPOND TO REQUEST TO TERMINATE ITS INTERNATIONAL SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATION. (DA No. 14-914). IB . Contact: David Krech at (202) 418-7443 DA-14-914A1.docx DA-14-914A2.pdf DA-14-914A1.pdf DA-14-914A1.txt DA-14-914A2.txt Report No: 48270 Released: 06/27/2014. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB DOC-327859A1.pdf DOC-327859A2.txt Report No: 28270 Released: 06/27/2014. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB DOC-327858A1.pdf DOC-327858A2.txt Released: 06/27/2014. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS REQUEST FOR WAIVER TO PERMIT SIGNAL BOOSTERS WITH INCREASED POWER ON CERTAIN 450 MHZ BAND RAILROAD FREQUENCIES. (DA No. 14-918). (Dkt No 14-98 ). Comments Due: 07/28/2014. Reply Comments Due: 08/12/2014. WTB . Contact: Rodney Conway at (202) 418-2904, email: Rodney.Conway@fcc.gov DA-14-918A1.doc DA-14-918A1.pdf DA-14-918A1.txt SPRINT. Resolved the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/26/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-925). CGB DA-14-925A1.doc DA-14-925A1.pdf DA-14-925A1.txt MCI, INC. Resolved the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/26/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-922). CGB DA-14-922A1.doc DA-14-922A1.pdf DA-14-922A1.txt AT&T. Resolved the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/26/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-929). CGB DA-14-929A1.doc DA-14-929A1.pdf DA-14-929A1.txt MCI, INC. Resolved the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/26/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-931). CGB DA-14-931A1.doc DA-14-931A1.pdf DA-14-931A1.txt CENTURYLINK. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/26/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-909). CGB DA-14-909A1.doc DA-14-909A1.pdf DA-14-909A1.txt TELEUNO, INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/25/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-895). CGB DA-14-895A1.doc DA-14-895A1.pdf DA-14-895A1.txt TELEUNO, INC. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/25/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-896). CGB DA-14-896A1.doc DA-14-896A1.pdf DA-14-896A1.txt TELEUNO, INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/26/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-910). CGB DA-14-910A1.doc DA-14-910A1.pdf DA-14-910A1.txt ROMAN LD, INC. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/25/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-892). CGB DA-14-892A1.doc DA-14-892A1.pdf DA-14-892A1.txt KTNT COMMUNICATIONS. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/25/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-889). CGB DA-14-889A1.doc DA-14-889A1.pdf DA-14-889A1.txt UNITED TELECOM, INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/25/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-893). CGB DA-14-893A1.doc DA-14-893A1.pdf DA-14-893A1.txt AMERICATEL CORPORATION. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/26/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-921). CGB DA-14-921A1.doc DA-14-921A1.pdf DA-14-921A1.txt ACCESS LONG DISTANCE, INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/25/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-888). CGB DA-14-888A1.doc DA-14-888A1.pdf DA-14-888A1.txt BIRCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/26/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-899). CGB DA-14-899A1.doc DA-14-899A1.pdf DA-14-899A1.txt CLEAR RATE COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/26/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-908). CGB DA-14-908A1.doc DA-14-908A1.pdf DA-14-908A1.txt SPRINT NEXTEL CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/26/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-919). CGB DA-14-919A1.doc DA-14-919A1.pdf DA-14-919A1.txt ONELINK COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/25/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-890). CGB DA-14-890A1.doc DA-14-890A1.pdf DA-14-890A1.txt TELEDIAS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/25/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-894). CGB DA-14-894A1.doc DA-14-894A1.pdf DA-14-894A1.txt PREFERRED LONG DISTANCE, INC. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/26/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-900). CGB DA-14-900A1.doc DA-14-900A1.pdf DA-14-900A1.txt TELEDIAS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/26/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-901). CGB DA-14-901A1.doc DA-14-901A1.pdf DA-14-901A1.txt PREFERRED LONG DISTANCE, INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/26/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-902). CGB DA-14-902A1.doc DA-14-902A1.pdf DA-14-902A1.txt NETWORK SERVICE BILLING, INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/26/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-904). CGB DA-14-904A1.doc DA-14-904A1.pdf DA-14-904A1.txt PREFERRED LONG DISTANCE, INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/26/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-906). CGB DA-14-906A1.doc DA-14-906A1.pdf DA-14-906A1.txt OPTIC INTERNET PROTOCOL, INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/26/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-907). CGB DA-14-907A1.doc DA-14-907A1.pdf DA-14-907A1.txt OPTIC INTERNET PROTOCOL, INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/26/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-932). CGB DA-14-932A1.doc DA-14-932A1.pdf DA-14-932A1.txt EXCEL TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Resolved the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/26/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-930). CGB DA-14-930A1.doc DA-14-930A1.pdf DA-14-930A1.txt U.S. TELECOM LONG DISTANCE, INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/26/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-920). CGB DA-14-920A1.doc DA-14-920A1.pdf DA-14-920A1.txt QUASAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/25/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-891). CGB DA-14-891A1.doc DA-14-891A1.pdf DA-14-891A1.txt CENTRAL TELECOM LONG DISTANCE, INC. Resolved the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/26/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-927). CGB DA-14-927A1.doc DA-14-927A1.pdf DA-14-927A1.txt NATIONWIDE LONG DISTANCE SERVICE, INC. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/26/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-903). CGB DA-14-903A1.doc DA-14-903A1.pdf DA-14-903A1.txt AMERICAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/25/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-886). CGB DA-14-886A1.doc DA-14-886A1.pdf DA-14-886A1.txt ADVANTAGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/25/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-887). CGB DA-14-887A1.doc DA-14-887A1.pdf DA-14-887A1.txt AMERICAN BROADBAND AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS CO. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/26/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-905). CGB DA-14-905A1.doc DA-14-905A1.pdf DA-14-905A1.txt MISUSE OF INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) CAPTIONED TELEPHONE SERVICE; TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES AND SPEECH-TO-SPEECH SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING AND SPEECH DISABILITIES. Granted a limited waiver to Hamilton Relay, Inc. and Sprint Corporation to provide additional time to comply with certain Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service equipment labeling requirements. (Dkt No. 03-123 13-24 ). Action by: Acting Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/27/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-935). CGB DA-14-935A1.doc REPORT ON OWNERSHIP OF COMMERCIAL BROADCAST STATIONS. Report synthesizes information concerning ownership of commercial broadcast stations. (Dkt No. 14-50 07-294 09-182 ). Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 06/27/2014 by REPORT. (DA No. 14-924). MB DA-14-924A1.doc DA-14-924A1.pdf DA-14-924A1.txt 2014 QUADRENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW - REVIEW OF THE COMMISSION'S BROADCAST OWNERSHIP RULES AND OTHER RULES ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 202 OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996. Order granting extension of comment and reply comment deadlines in 2014 Quadrennial Review proceeding and seeking comment on 2014 323 Report. (Dkt No. 14-50 07-294 09-182 ). Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Comments Due: 08/06/2014. Reply Comments Due: 09/08/2014. Adopted: 06/27/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-926). MB DA-14-926A1.docx DA-14-926A1.pdf DA-14-926A1.txt IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS IN THE 800 MHZ BAND. Postponed the 800 MHz rebanding financial reconciliation "true-up" date from July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. (Dkt No. 02-55 ). Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 06/27/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-883). PSHSB DA-14-883A1.doc DA-14-883A1.pdf DA-14-883A1.txt NUCOM; PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF TERMINATION OF LOCAL MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE LICENSES WPOH485, WPOH486, WPOH487, WPOH488, AND WPOH489. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration. Action by: Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 06/26/2014 by Order on Reconsideration. (DA No. 14-933). WTB DA-14-933A1.docx DA-14-933A1.pdf DA-14-933A1.txt Released: 06/26/2014. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES REGION 21 (MICHIGAN) PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEES TO HOLD 700 MHZ AND 800 MHZ NPSPAC MEETINGS. (DA No. 14-898). (Dkt No 90-221 ) PSHSB Announces Region 21 (Michigan) Regional Planning Meetings to be held July 17, 2014. PSHSB DA-14-898A1.docx DA-14-898A1.pdf DA-14-898A1.txt Report No: NCD-2325 Released: 06/26/2014. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON NEW YORK INC. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484 DOC-327888A1.docx DOC-327888A1.pdf DOC-327888A1.txt Released: 06/26/2014. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ASSETS OF MEGAGATE BROADBAND, INC. BY CELLULAR SOUTH, INC. (DA No. 14-928). (Dkt No 14-95 ) STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 07/10/2014. Reply Comments Due: 07/17/2014. WCB . Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809 DA-14-928A1.docx DA-14-928A1.pdf DA-14-928A1.txt Released: 06/26/2014. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON TEXAS LECS PETITION FOR LIMITED AND EXPEDITED WAIVER OF THE COMMISSON'S INTERCARRIER COMPENSATION REVENUE RECOVERY RULES FOR RATE-OF-RETURN CARRIERS. (DA No. 14-913). (Dkt No 07-135 01-92 10-90 ). Comments Due: 07/28/2014. Reply Comments Due: 08/12/2014. WCB . Contact: Gregory Haledjian at (202) 418-1520, email: Gregory.Haledjian@fcc.gov DA-14-913A1.docx DA-14-913A1.pdf DA-14-913A1.txt Released: 06/26/2014. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON E.N.M.R.TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE PETITION FOR LIMITED WAIVER OF THE COMMISSION'S INTERCARRIER COMPENSATION REVENUE RECOVERY RULES FOR RATE-OF-RETURN CARRIERS. (DA No. 14-912). (Dkt No 07-135 01-92 10-90 ). Comments Due: 07/11/2014. WCB . Contact: Gregory Haledjian at (202) 418-1520, email: Gregory.Haledjian@fcc.gov DA-14-912A1.docx DA-14-912A1.pdf DA-14-912A1.txt Released: 06/26/2014. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREU SEEKS COMMENT ON ETEX TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE, INC. PETITION FOR LIMITED WAIVER OF THE COMMISSION'S INTERCARRIER COMPENSATION REVENUE RECOVERY RULES FOR RATE-OF-RETURN CARRIERS. (DA No. 14-911). (Dkt No 07-135 01-92 10-90 ). Comments Due: 07/11/2014. WCB . Contact: Gregory Haledjian at (202) 418-1520, email: Gregory.Haledjian@fcc.gov DA-14-911A1.docx DA-14-911A1.pdf DA-14-911A1.txt Released: 06/26/2014. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON GUADALUPE VALLEY TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE'S PETITION FOR LIMITED AND EXPEDITED WAIVER OF THE COMMISSION'S INTERCARRIER COMPENSATION REVENUE RECOVERY RULES FOR RATE-OF-RETURN CARRIERS. (DA No. 14-917). (Dkt No 07-135 01-92 10-90 ). WCB . Contact: Gregory Haledjian at (202) 418-1520, email: Gregory.Haledjian@fcc.gov DA-14-917A1.docx DA-14-917A1.pdf DA-14-917A1.txt ERRATUM - CONNECT AMERICA FUND; UNIVERSAL SERVICE REFORM - MOBILITY FUND ET AL. Issued an Erratum correcting Report and Order, Declaratory Ruling, Order, Memorandum Opinion and Order, Seventh Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 14-54, released June 10, 2014. (Dkt No. 14-58 07-135 01-92 10-208 10-90 ). Action by: Acting Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau by ERRATUM. WCB DOC-327911A1.docx DOC-327911A1.pdf DOC-327911A1.txt REVIEW OF THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM. The Commission seeks comment on proposals to improve the emergency alert system and reiterates that all header codes must be processed and alerts retransmitted immediately upon release. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 06/25/2014 by NPRM. (FCC No. 14-93). PSHSB FCC-14-93A1.docx FCC-14-93A1.pdf FCC-14-93A1.txt