fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 33 No. 198
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



October 20, 2014


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE OCTOBER 17, 2014, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC CONTINUES PUSH TO REIN IN THE HIGH COST OF INMATE CALLING. Seeks Comment on Comprehensive, Market-Based Approach to Reduce Cost Of All Inmate Calls. News Release. (Dkt No 12-375 ). Adopted: 10/17/2014. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email: Mark.Wigfield@fcc.gov WCB   DOC-330005A1.docx  DOC-330005A2.docx  DOC-330005A3.docx  DOC-330005A4.docx  DOC-330005A5.docx  DOC-330005A6.docx  DOC-330005A1.pdf  DOC-330005A2.pdf  DOC-330005A3.pdf  DOC-330005A4.pdf  DOC-330005A5.pdf  DOC-330005A6.pdf  

FCC BOOSTS WIRELESS BROADBAND BY EASING INFRASTRUCTURE BURDENS. The FCC adopted a Report and Order that takes critical steps to promote deployment of the wireless infrastructure necessary to provide the public with ubiquitous, advanced wireless broadband services. News Release. (Dkt No 13-238 ). Adopted: 10/17/2014. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov WTB   DOC-330008A1.docx  DOC-330008A2.docx  DOC-330008A3.docx  DOC-330008A4.docx  DOC-330008A5.docx  DOC-330008A6.docx  DOC-330008A1.pdf  DOC-330008A2.pdf  DOC-330008A3.pdf  DOC-330008A4.pdf  DOC-330008A5.pdf  DOC-330008A6.pdf  

FCC EXPLORES NEW TECHNOLOGIES THAT COULD UNLOCK HIGHER-FREQUENCY SPECTRUM FOR NEXT GENERATION MOBILE WIRELESS SERVICES. The FCC began examining the use of new frequency bands for mobile services as part of the Commission's efforts to help meet the growing demand for spectrum. News Release. (Dkt No 14-177 ). Adopted: 10/17/2014. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov WTB   DOC-330009A1.doc  DOC-330009A2.docx  DOC-330009A3.docx  DOC-330009A4.docx  DOC-330009A5.docx  DOC-330009A6.docx  DOC-330009A1.pdf  DOC-330009A2.pdf  DOC-330009A3.pdf  DOC-330009A4.pdf  DOC-330009A5.pdf  DOC-330009A6.pdf  

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT WITH INDUSTRY CANADA FOR CROSS-BORDER PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS. News Release. News Media Contact: Tom Sullivan at (202) 418-0411 , email: Thomas.Sullivan@fcc.gov IB . Contact Brian Marenco at (202) 418-0838 or Larry Olson at (202) 418-2142  DOC-330037A1.docx  DOC-330037A1.pdf  

JEAN L. KIDDOO JOINS FCC WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU AS DEPUTY BUREAU CHIEF. News Release. News Media Contact: Cecilia Sulhoff at (202) 418-0587, email: Cecilia.Sulhoff@fcc.gov WTB   DOC-330034A1.docx  DOC-330034A1.pdf  

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 48348 Released: 10/20/2014. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-329968A1.pdf  DOC-329968A2.txt  

Report No: 28348 Released: 10/20/2014. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-329967A1.pdf  DOC-329967A2.txt  

Released: 10/20/2014. MEDIA BUREAU EXTENDS COMMENT DATE FOR DRAFT TV BROADCASTER RELOCATION FUND REIMBURSEMENT FORM. (DA No. 14-1514). (Dkt No 12-268 ). Comments Due: 11/26/2014. MB . Contact: Pamela Gallant at (202) 418-0614, email: Pamela.Gallant@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov  DA-14-1514A1.doc  DA-14-1514A1.pdf  

Released: 10/20/2014. MEDIA BUREAU EXTENDS THE FILING DATE FOR TIME-SHARES SUMBITTED IN RESPONSE TO THE JULY 9, 2014, PUBLIC NOTICE IDENTIFYING TENTATIVE SELECTEES IN 79 GROUPS OF MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE APPLICATIONS. (DA No. 14-1513). MB . Contact: Electronic filing assistance: Konrad Herling or David Trout at (202) 418-2662, Legal inquiries: Tom Hutton or Parul P. Desai at (202) 418-2700, Engineering inquiries: James Bradshaw or Gary Loehrs at (202) 418-2700. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165  DA-14-1513A1.docx  DA-14-1513A1.pdf  

Released: 10/20/2014. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 10/10/2014. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-330023A1.pdf  

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APPLICATION FILED BY HOLY FAMILY ORATORY OF ST. PHILIP NERI FOR A NEW NCE FM STATION AT BEDFORD, MI. Dismissed in part and denied in part the Application for Review. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 10/17/2014 by MO&O. (FCC No. 14-169). MB   FCC-14-169A1.docx  FCC-14-169A1.pdf  

AMENDMENT OF PART 15, SUBPART D OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING UNLICENSED PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE DEVICES IN THE 1920-1930 MHZ BAND. Revised Part 15 Subpart D of the Commission's rules to remove and reserve Section 15.307. Action by: Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology. Adopted: 10/20/2014 by ORDER. (DA No. 14-1507). OET   DA-14-1507A1.docx  DA-14-1507A1.pdf  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 17, 2014, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 197:

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SUNSHINE NOTICE

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FCC TO HOLD SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2014  DOC-330024A1.docx  DOC-330024A1.pdf  

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 10/17/2014. CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING FROM CONSUMER BANKERS ASSOCIATION. (DA No. 14-1511). (Dkt No 02-278 ). Comments Due: 11/17/2014. Reply Comments Due: 12/01/2014. CGB . Contact: Kristi Lemoine at (202) 418-2467, email: Kristi.Lemoine@fcc.gov  DA-14-1511A1.doc  DA-14-1511A1.pdf  

Report No: NCD-2417 Released: 10/17/2014. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY AT&T SOUTHWEST. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-330018A1.docx  DOC-330018A1.pdf  

Released: 10/17/2014. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF BLUE ROOSTER TELECOM, INC. TO NORCAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. (DA No. 14-1510). (Dkt No 14-172 ) STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 10/31/2014. Reply Comments Due: 11/07/2014. WCB . Contact: Myrva Freeman at (202) 418-1506 or Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809  DA-14-1510A1.docx  DA-14-1510A1.pdf  

Released: 10/17/2014. TRIBAL MOBILITY FUND PHASE I SUPPORT AUTHORIZED FOR TWO WINNING BIDS. (DA No. 14-1509) Auction 902 Tribal Mobility Fund Phase I Winning Bids Authorized for Support. AU WCB WTB   DA-14-1509A1.docx  DA-14-1509A2.pdf  DA-14-1509A1.pdf  

Released: 10/17/2014. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU REMINDS PAGING AND RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE LICENSEES OF CERTAIN TECHNICAL RULES AND SEEKS COMMENT ON THE NEED FOR TECHNICAL FLEXIBILITY. (DA No. 14-1508). (Dkt No 14-180 ). Comments Due: 12/17/2014. Reply Comments Due: 01/19/2015. WTB . Contact: Moslem Sawez at (202) 418-8211, email: Moslem.Sawez@fcc.gov  DA-14-1508A1.docx  DA-14-1508A1.pdf  

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STATEMENT

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STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN TOM WHEELER, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ON MULTISTATE 911 OUTAGE by Statement. OCHTW   DOC-330016A1.docx  DOC-330016A1.pdf  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MIGNON L. CLYBURN ON THE STAFF PRESENTATION OF THE MULTI-STATE 9-1-1 OUTAGE REPORT by Statement. OCMC   DOC-330017A1.docx  DOC-330017A1.pdf  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER JESSICA ROSENWORCEL ON MULTISTATE 911 OUTAGE by Statement. OCJR   DOC-330013A1.docx  DOC-330013A1.pdf  

REMARKS OF COMMISSIONER AJIT PAI ON THE PRESENTATION ON THE APRIL 2014 MULTISTATE 911 OUTAGE REPORT by Statement. OCAP   DOC-330007A1.docx  DOC-330007A1.pdf  

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SPEECHES

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REMARKS OF JONATHAN SALLET, GENERAL COUNSEL, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, DUKE LAW CENTER FOR INNOVATION POLICY CONFERENCE, WASHINGTON, D.C. OGC   DOC-330010A1.docx  DOC-330010A1.pdf  

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GLOBAL TOWER, LLC. Notified Global Tower, LLC of its Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $10,000 for failure to exhibit required lighting on its antenna structure and properly monitor its antenna structure lighting. Action by: District Director, Detroit Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/17/2014 by NAL. (DA No. 14-1501). EB   DA-14-1501A1.docx  DA-14-1501A1.pdf  

DALLAS INGEMUNSON, ASSIGNOR, AND JENNIFER BECKMAN, ASSIGNEE, ASSIGNMENT OF PERMIT FOR NEW (AM) STATION AT CASA GRANDE, ARIZONA. Dismissed in part and denied in part the Application for Review filed by Jennifer Beckman appealing the conditional grant of an assignment of permit for a new (AM) station at Casa Grande, Arizona. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 10/16/2014 by MO&O. (FCC No. 14-165). MB   FCC-14-165A1.docx  FCC-14-165A1.pdf  

EXPANDING THE ECONOMIC AND INNOVATION OPPORTUNITIES OF SPECTRUM THROUGH AUCTIONS. 2nd R&O and FNPRM. (Dkt No. 14-14 13-26 12-268 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 10/16/2014 by R&O/NPRM. (FCC No. 14-157). OET   FCC-14-157A1.pdf  FCC-14-157A2.docx  

APRIL 2014 MULTISTATE 911 OUTAGE: CAUSE AND IMPACT. (Dkt No. 14-72 ). Action by: Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau by REPORT. PSHSB   DOC-330012A1.docx  DOC-330012A1.pdf  

FEDERAL-STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE. FCC appoints the Honorable Ronald A. Brise, Commissioner, Florida Public Service Commission, to serve on the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service. (Dkt No. 96-45 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 10/16/2014 by ORDER. (FCC No. 14-166). WCB   FCC-14-166A1.doc  FCC-14-166A1.pdf  

USE OF SPECTRUM BANDS ABOVE 24 GHZ FOR MOBILE RADIO SERVICES. FCC seeks comment on enabling mobile services in bands above 24 GHz. (Dkt No. RM-11664 14-177 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 10/17/2014 by NOI. (FCC No. 14-154). OET WTB   FCC-14-154A1.docx  FCC-14-154A2.docx  FCC-14-154A3.docx  FCC-14-154A4.docx  FCC-14-154A5.docx  FCC-14-154A6.docx  FCC-14-154A1.pdf  FCC-14-154A2.pdf  FCC-14-154A3.pdf  FCC-14-154A4.pdf  FCC-14-154A5.pdf  FCC-14-154A6.pdf