Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 26 No. 176	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 September 12, 2007

FCC ADOPTS RULES TO ENSURE COMPETITION IN VIDEO DISTRIBUTION MARKET. News Release. (Dkt No 07-198). Adopted: 09/11/2007. News Media Contact: Mary Diamond at (202) 418-2388, email: Mary.Diamond@fcc.gov MB  DOC-276575A1.doc  DOC-276575A2.doc  DOC-276575A3.doc  DOC-276575A4.doc  DOC-276575A5.doc  DOC-276575A6.doc  DOC-276575A1.pdf  DOC-276575A2.pdf  DOC-276575A3.pdf  DOC-276575A4.pdf  DOC-276575A5.pdf  DOC-276575A6.pdf  DOC-276575A1.txt  DOC-276575A2.txt  DOC-276575A3.txt  DOC-276575A4.txt  DOC-276575A5.txt  DOC-276575A6.txt

FCC ADOPTS RULES TO ENSURE ALL CABLE CUSTOMERS RECEIVE LOCAL TV STATIONS AFTER THE DIGITAL TELEVISION TRANSITION. The Commission adopted rules to ensure all cable subscribers, including those with analog TV sets, can view broadcast television after the transition to digital television occurs on February 17, 2009. News Release. Adopted: 09/11/2007. News Media Contact: Mary Diamond at (202) 418-2388; email: Mary.Diamond@fcc.gov MB. Contact Eloise Gore at (202) 418-7200; email: Eloise.Gore@fcc.gov or Lyle Elder at (202) 418-7200; email: Lyle.Elder@fcc.gov  DOC-276576A1.doc  DOC-276576A2.doc  DOC-276576A3.doc  DOC-276576A4.doc  DOC-276576A5.doc  DOC-276576A6.doc  DOC-276576A1.pdf  DOC-276576A2.pdf  DOC-276576A3.pdf  DOC-276576A4.pdf  DOC-276576A5.pdf  DOC-276576A6.pdf  DOC-276576A1.txt  DOC-276576A2.txt  DOC-276576A3.txt  DOC-276576A4.txt  DOC-276576A5.txt  DOC-276576A6.txt

FCC CLARIFIES GEOGRAPHIC AREA OVER WHICH WIRELESS CARRIERS MUST MEET ENHANCED 911 LOCATION ACCURACY REQUIREMENTS. The FCC adopted a Report and Order which clarifies that wireless carriers must meet the Enhanced 911 (E911), Phase II location accuracy requirements at the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) service-area level. News Release. Adopted: 09/11/2007. News Media Contact: Robert Kenny at (202) 418-2668, email: Robert.Kenny@fcc.gov PSHSB  DOC-276577A1.doc  DOC-276577A2.doc  DOC-276577A3.doc  DOC-276577A4.doc  DOC-276577A5.doc  DOC-276577A6.doc  DOC-276577A1.pdf  DOC-276577A2.pdf  DOC-276577A3.pdf  DOC-276577A4.pdf  DOC-276577A5.pdf  DOC-276577A6.pdf  DOC-276577A1.txt  DOC-276577A2.txt  DOC-276577A3.txt  DOC-276577A4.txt  DOC-276577A5.txt  DOC-276577A6.txt

FCC ESTABLISHES NEW BENCHMARKS AND PROCEDURES TO EXPEDITE COMPLETION OF THE 800 MHZ REBANDING PROCESS. Adopted a MO&O and a companion Public Notice to expedite the 800 MHz rebanding process. Reaffirmed the FCC's commitment to providing the public safety community with communication tools they need to respond appropriately to emergencies and save lives. News Release. Adopted: 09/11/2007. News Media Contact: Robert Kenny at (202) 418-2668, email: Robert.Kenny@fcc.gov PSHSB  DOC-276578A1.doc  DOC-276578A2.doc  DOC-276578A3.doc  DOC-276578A4.doc  DOC-276578A1.pdf  DOC-276578A2.pdf  DOC-276578A3.pdf  DOC-276578A4.pdf  DOC-276578A1.txt  DOC-276578A2.txt  DOC-276578A3.txt  DOC-276578A4.txt

Report No: SES-00963 Released: 09/12/2007. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION RE: ACTIONS TAKEN. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-276572A1.pdf  DOC-276572A1.txt

Report No: SES-00962 Released: 09/12/2007. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES RE: SATELLITE RADIO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-276570A1.pdf  DOC-276570A1.txt

Report No: 4091 Released: 09/12/2007. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: ACTIONS ON PENDING APPLICATIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-276534A1.pdf  DOC-276534A1.txt

Report No: 1777 Released: 09/12/2007. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-276560A1.pdf  DOC-276560A1.txt

Report No: 46569 Released: 09/12/2007. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-276532A2.txt  DOC-276532A1.pdf

Report No: 26569 Released: 09/12/2007. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-276531A2.txt  DOC-276531A1.pdf

Released: 09/12/2007. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Jason Brown at (202) 418-0310  DOC-276568A1.pdf  DOC-276568A1.txt

Released: 09/12/2007. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Jason Brown at (202) 418-0310  DOC-276569A1.pdf  DOC-276569A1.txt

Report No: 3440 Released: 09/12/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. PSHSB  DOC-276543A1.pdf  DOC-276543A1.txt

Report No: 3436 Released: 09/12/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. PSHSB  DOC-276537A1.pdf  DOC-276537A1.txt

Report No: 3438 Released: 09/12/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB  DOC-276540A1.pdf  DOC-276540A1.txt

Report No: 3434 Released: 09/12/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB  DOC-276535A1.pdf  DOC-276535A1.txt

Report No: 3448 Released: 09/12/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. PSHSB  DOC-276564A1.pdf  DOC-276564A1.txt

Report No: 3446 Released: 09/12/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. PSHSB  DOC-276562A1.pdf  DOC-276562A1.txt

Report No: 3442 Released: 09/12/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, AND DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB  DOC-276546A1.pdf  DOC-276546A1.txt

Report No: 3444 Released: 09/12/2007. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASE NOTIFICATIONS, DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY ANNUAL REPORTS ACTION. PSHSB  DOC-276548A1.pdf  DOC-276548A1.txt

Released: 09/12/2007. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL RESERVE TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC. AND RESERVE LONG DISTANCE CO., INC. FROM EXISTING TO FUTURE SHAREHOLDERS. (DA No. 07-3906). (Dkt No 07-199) STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 09/26/2007. Reply Comments Due: 10/03/2007. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Kimberly Jackson at (202) 418-7393  DA-07-3906A1.doc  DA-07-3906A1.pdf  DA-07-3906A1.txt

Report No: 3439 Released: 09/12/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB  DOC-276541A1.pdf  DOC-276541A1.txt

Report No: 3435 Released: 09/12/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-276538A1.pdf  DOC-276538A1.txt

Report No: 3437 Released: 09/12/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-276539A1.pdf  DOC-276539A1.txt

Released: 09/12/2007. POST-TRANSITION NOTIFICATIONS FILED IN WT DOCKET NO. 06-136. (DA No. 07-3901). (Dkt No 06-136). WTB  DA-07-3901A1.doc  DA-07-3901A1.pdf  DA-07-3901A1.txt

Report No: 3433 Released: 09/12/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-276536A1.pdf  DOC-276536A1.txt

Report No: 3447 Released: 09/12/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB  DOC-276563A1.pdf  DOC-276563A1.txt

Report No: 3445 Released: 09/12/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB  DOC-276561A1.pdf  DOC-276561A1.txt

Report No: 3441 Released: 09/12/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, AND DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-276545A1.pdf  DOC-276545A1.txt

Report No: 3443 Released: 09/12/2007. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASE NOTIFICATIONS, DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY ANNUAL REPORTS ACTION. WTB  DOC-276547A1.pdf  DOC-276547A1.txt

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER ROBERT M. MCDOWELL ON QWEST PETITION FOR FORBEARANCE by Statement. CMMR. Contact Brigid Calamis at (202) 418-2200  DOC-276583A1.doc  DOC-276583A1.pdf  DOC-276583A1.txt

THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $6,400 to Three Angels Broadcasting Network, Inc., licensee of Class A television station K43FO, in Las Vegas, Nevada for failure to ensure the operational readiness of K43FO's Emergency Alert System ("EAS"). Action by: Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/10/2007 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 07-3880). EB  DA-07-3880A1.doc  DA-07-3880A1.pdf  DA-07-3880A1.txt

STEVEN A. ROY, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, ESTATE OF LYLE R. EVANS. Granted the application for a New AM Station at Escanaba, Michigan. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 07-3904). MB  DA-07-3904A1.doc  DA-07-3904A1.pdf  DA-07-3904A1.txt

DETROIT LAKES BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC. Issued a $7,000 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Station KRCQ(FM), Detroit Lakes, Minnesota for failure to timely file renewal application and unauthorized operation. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/11/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-3902). MB  DA-07-3902A1.doc  DA-07-3902A1.pdf  DA-07-3902A1.txt

LEA COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY. Issued a $7,000 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Station KLEA(AM) and KLEA-FM, Lovington, New Mexico for failure to timely file renewal application and unauthorized operation. Granted the application for renewal. by NALF. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 09/11/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-3903). MB  DA-07-3903A1.doc  DA-07-3903A1.pdf  DA-07-3903A1.txt

GREGORY CRAWFORD NAMED FCC CHIEF ECONOMIST. News Release. News Media Contact: Clyde Ensslin at (202) 418-0506 OCH  DOC-276574A1.doc  DOC-276574A1.pdf  DOC-276574A1.txt

Released: 09/11/2007. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF HUTCHINSON TELEPHONE COMPANY AND HUTCHINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. TO NEW ULM TELECOM, INC. (DA No. 07-3886). (Dkt No 07-196) STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 09/25/2007. Reply Comments Due: 10/02/2007. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Jodie May at (202) 418-0913  DA-07-3886A1.doc  DA-07-3886A1.pdf  DA-07-3886A1.txt