fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 33 No. 150
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



August 11, 2014


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE AUGUST 8, 2014, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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FCC ADOPTS RULES TO PROMOTE WIDESPREAD TEXT-TO-911 AVAILABILITY. The Commission adopted rules requiring text messaging providers to enable Americans to text 911 in an emergency. News Release. Adopted: 08/08/2014. News Media Contact: Rochelle Cohen at (202) 418-1162, email: Rochelle.Cohen@fcc.gov PSHSB   DOC-328755A1.docx  DOC-328755A2.docx  DOC-328755A3.docx  DOC-328755A4.docx  DOC-328755A5.docx  DOC-328755A6.docx  DOC-328755A1.pdf  DOC-328755A2.pdf  DOC-328755A3.pdf  DOC-328755A4.pdf  DOC-328755A5.pdf  DOC-328755A6.pdf  DOC-328755A1.txt  DOC-328755A2.txt  DOC-328755A3.txt  DOC-328755A4.txt  DOC-328755A5.txt  DOC-328755A6.txt  

FCC STREAMLINES PART 17 RULES TO PROVIDE CLARITY REGARDING ANTENNA STRUCTURE LIGHTING AND MARKING. The Federal Communications Commission adopted a Report and Order to streamline and eliminate outdated provisions of the Part 17 Rules governing the construction, marking and lighting of antenna structures. News Release. (Dkt No 10-88 ). Adopted: 08/08/2014. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov WTB . Contact Sue McNeil at (202) 418-7619, email: Sue.McNeil@fcc.gov  DOC-328760A1.doc  DOC-328760A1.pdf  DOC-328760A1.txt  

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Released: 08/11/2014. WRC-15 ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF INFORMAL WORKING GROUPS TWO, THREE AND FOUR. (DA No. 14-1157). (Dkt No 04-286 ). IB . Contact: Donna Christianson at (202) 418-7326  DA-14-1157A1.docx  DA-14-1157A1.pdf  DA-14-1157A1.txt  

Report No: 48300 Released: 08/11/2014. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-328742A1.pdf  DOC-328742A2.txt  

Report No: 28300 Released: 08/11/2014. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-328741A1.pdf  DOC-328741A2.txt  

Released: 08/11/2014. NOTICE OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED. (DA No. 14-1158). (Dkt No 14-96 ). WCB . Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Jodie May at (202) 418-0913  DA-14-1158A1.docx  DA-14-1158A1.pdf  DA-14-1158A1.txt  

Released: 08/11/2014. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU CERTIFIES ADDITIONAL FREQUENCY COORDINATOR FOR 800/900 MHZ BUSINESS/INDUSTRIAL/LAND TRANSPORTATION POOL. (DA No. 14-1163). (Dkt No 14-75 ). WTB   DA-14-1163A1.docx  DA-14-1163A1.pdf  DA-14-1163A1.txt  

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SYNERGY PROJECT, INC. Conditionally granted Synergy Project, Inc.'s Petition for Reconsideration of the dismissal of its Form 318 application for a construction permit for a low power broadcast FM station in Richmond, VA. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 14-1164). MB   DA-14-1164A1.doc  DA-14-1164A1.pdf  DA-14-1164A1.txt  

ZWERLING BROADCASTING SYSTEM. Dismissed untimely informal objection to license renewal application for Station KSCO(AM), Santa Cruz, California. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 14-1165). MB   DA-14-1165A1.docx  DA-14-1165A1.pdf  DA-14-1165A1.txt  

ERRATUM - COMMUNITY BROADCAST GROUP, INC. Issued an Erratum correcting Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, DA 14-955, released July 3, 2014. Action by: Deputy Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau by ERRATUM. MB   DOC-328765A1.docx  DOC-328765A1.pdf  DOC-328765A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED AUGUST 8, 2014, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 149:

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Released: 08/08/2014. NOTICE OF TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF CERTIFICATION OF PURPLE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AS A PROVIDER OF INTERNET PROTOCOL CAPTIONED TELEPHONE RELAY SERVICE. (DA No. 14-1154). (Dkt No 03-123 10-51 ). CGB . Contact: Gregory Hlibok at (202) 559-5158, email: Gregory.Hlibok@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0431  DA-14-1154A1.docx  DA-14-1154A1.pdf  DA-14-1154A1.txt  

Released: 08/08/2014. FCC ANNOUNCES SERIES OF OPEN INTERNET ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS. (DA No. 14-1152). (Dkt No 10-127 14-28 ). WCB   DA-14-1152A1.doc  DA-14-1152A1.pdf  DA-14-1152A1.txt  

Released: 08/08/2014. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF PINE TELEPHONE SYSTEM, INC. TO NORTH-STATE TELEPHONE CO. (DA No. 14-1155). (Dkt No 14-114 ) STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 08/22/2014. Reply Comments Due: 08/29/2014. WCB . Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Jodie May at (202) 418-0913  DA-14-1155A1.doc  DA-14-1155A1.pdf  DA-14-1155A1.txt  

Released: 08/08/2014. DOMESTIC 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF BENCHMARK COMMUNICATIONS LLC FROM TDMM CABLE FUNDING, LLC TO HUNT TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC. (DA No. 14-1156). (Dkt No 14-125 ) STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 08/22/2014. Reply Comments Due: 08/29/2014. WCB . Contact: Myrva Charles at (202) 418-1506 or Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809  DA-14-1156A1.docx  DA-14-1156A1.pdf  DA-14-1156A1.txt  

Released: 08/08/2014. COMMISSION FURTHER EXTENDS REPLY COMMENT DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC NOTICE SEEKING COMMENT ON THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION OF A VENDOR TO SERVE AS LOCAL NUMBER PORTABILITY ADMINISTRATOR. (DA No. 14-1160). (Dkt No 09-109 95-116 ). Reply Comments Due: 08/22/2014. WCB . Contact: Sanford Williams at (202) 418-1508, email: Sanford.Williams@fcc.gov  DA-14-1160A1.docx  DA-14-1160A1.pdf  DA-14-1160A1.txt  

Released: 08/08/2014. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU REMINDS INTERESTED PARTIES THAT EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS ARE PROHIBITED IN WT DOCKET 13-85. (DA No. 14-1159). (Dkt No 13-85 ). WTB . Contact: Jeffrey Tobias at (202) 418-1617, email: Jeff.Tobias@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-7233  DA-14-1159A1.docx  DA-14-1159A1.pdf  DA-14-1159A1.txt  

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FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC./APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSE OF WWOR-TV, SECAUCUS, NJ & APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSE OF WNYW(TV), NEW YORK, NEW YORK. Granted license renewal of WWOR-TV. Denied petitions and objection, granted temporary cross-ownership waiver, denied petition for recon K. Rupert Murdoch. (Dkt No. 07-260 ). Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 08/08/2014 by MO&O. (DA No. 14-1153). MB   DA-14-1153A1.doc  DA-14-1153A1.pdf  DA-14-1153A1.txt  

2004 AND 2006 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEWS - STREAMLINING AND OTHER REVISIONS OF PARTS 1 AND 17 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES GOVERNING CONSTRUCTION, MARKING AND LIGHTING OF ANTENNA STRUCTURES. The FCC Streamlines Part 17 Rules To Provide Clarity Regarding Antenna Structure Lighting And Marking. (Dkt No. RM-11349 10-88 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 08/08/2014 by R&O. (FCC No. 14-117). WTB   FCC-14-117A1.docx  FCC-14-117A2.docx  FCC-14-117A3.docx  FCC-14-117A4.docx  FCC-14-117A5.docx  FCC-14-117A6.docx  FCC-14-117A1.pdf  FCC-14-117A2.pdf  FCC-14-117A3.pdf  FCC-14-117A4.pdf  FCC-14-117A5.pdf  FCC-14-117A6.pdf  FCC-14-117A1.txt  FCC-14-117A2.txt  FCC-14-117A3.txt  FCC-14-117A4.txt  FCC-14-117A5.txt  FCC-14-117A6.txt