fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 27 No. 40
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



February 28, 2008


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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COMMISSIONER DEBORAH TAYLOR TATE HONORED WITH 2008 COMMUNICATIONS GOOD SCOUT AWARD. News Release CMMR. Contact Chris Moore at (202) 418-2500  DOC-280519A1.doc  DOC-280519A1.pdf  DOC-280519A1.txt

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Report No: 2852 Released: 02/28/2008. CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU REFERENCE INFORMATION CENTER PETITION FOR RULEMAKINGS FILED. CGB  DOC-280499A1.doc  DOC-280499A1.pdf  DOC-280499A1.txt

Report No: TEL-01241 Released: 02/28/2008. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 08-477). IB. Contact: (202) 418-1460  DA-08-477A1.pdf

Report No: 46682 Released: 02/28/2008. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-280494A2.txt  DOC-280494A1.pdf

Report No: 26682 Released: 02/28/2008. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-280493A2.txt  DOC-280493A1.pdf

Released: 02/28/2008. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0310  DOC-280510A1.pdf  DOC-280510A1.txt

Released: 02/28/2008. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0310  DOC-280512A1.pdf  DOC-280512A1.txt

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AT&T CORPORATION. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 02/27/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-476). CGB  DA-08-476A1.doc  DA-08-476A1.pdf  DA-08-476A1.txt

EPIC TOUCH COMPANY, INC. Proposed a forfeiture in the amount of $30,000 against Epic Touch Company, Inc. for failing to timely offer at least two models of hearing aid compatibile wireless handsets. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/26/2008 by NAL. (DA No. 08-462). EB  DA-08-462A1.doc  DA-08-462A1.pdf  DA-08-462A1.txt

MEXICANA CORP. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $2,000 to Mexicana Corp, licensee of private land mobile station WPIY498, in Yonkers, NY, for willfully and repeatedly violating Section 1.903(a) of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Acting Regional Director, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/26/2008 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 08-466). EB  DA-08-466A1.doc  DA-08-466A1.pdf  DA-08-466A1.txt

DAVID P. PACE JR. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $7,000 to David P. Pace Jr. , for willfully and repeatedly violating Section 302(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 2.803(a)(1) of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/26/2008 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 08-461). EB  DA-08-461A1.doc  DA-08-461A1.pdf  DA-08-461A1.txt

ERRATUM - FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, PEACH SPRINGS, ARIZONA. Issued an Erratum correcting DA 08-273 released February 1, 2008. (Dkt No. 07-164, RM-11386) by ERRATUM. MB  DOC-280513A1.doc  DOC-280513A1.pdf  DOC-280513A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED FEBRUARY 27, 2008, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 39:

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CHAIRMAN KEVIN J. MARTIN ANNOUNCES STAFF CHANGE: SAMUEL FEDER TO LEAVE FCC. News Release OCH. Contact Clyde Ensslin at (202) 418-0506  DOC-280505A1.doc  DOC-280505A1.pdf  DOC-280505A1.txt

FCC ACTS ON REQUESTS FOR WAIVER OF HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY RULES. News Release. (Dkt No 01-309). News Media Contact: Chelsea Fallon at (202) 418-7991, Chelsea.Fallon@fcc.gov WTB. Contact Joseph Levin at (202) 418-0640, Joseph.Levin@fcc.gov  DOC-280508A1.doc  DOC-280508A1.pdf  DOC-280508A1.txt

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Released: 02/27/2008. MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCES COMMENT AND REPLY COMMENT DATES FOR NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING ON CABLE AND BROADCAST ATTRIBUTION AND CABLE VERTICAL OWNERSHIP LIMITS. (DA No. 08-445). (Dkt No 87-154, 92-264 , 92-51) MM Dkt No. 92-264; CS Docket No. 98-82; CS Docket No. 96-85; MM Docket No. 94-150; MM Docket No. 92-51; MM Docket No. 87-154. Comments Due: 03/28/2008. Reply Comments Due: 04/14/2008. MB. Contact: Elvis Stumbergs at (202) 418-2330  DA-08-445A1.doc  DA-08-445A1.pdf  DA-08-445A1.txt

Released: 02/27/2008. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENTS ON VERIZON NEW ENGLAND'S PETITION FOR FORBEARANCE IN RHODE ISLAND. (DA No. 08-469). (Dkt No 08-24). Comments Due: 03/28/2008. Reply Comments Due: 04/28/2008. WCB. Contact: Tim Stelzig at (202) 418-0942 or Denise Coca at (202) 418-0574  DA-08-469A1.doc  DA-08-469A1.pdf  DA-08-469A1.txt

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ERRATUM - LONG POND BAPTIST CHURCH. Issued an Erratum correcting DA 08-446 released on February 25, 2008 by ERRATUM. EB  DOC-280506A1.doc  DOC-280506A1.pdf  DOC-280506A1.txt

PETITION OF VERIZON NEW ENGLAND FOR FORBEARANCE PURSUANT TO 47 U.S.C. § 160(C) IN RHODE ISLAND. Adopted a Protective Order. (Dkt No. 08-24). Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 02/27/2008 by Protective Order. (DA No. 08-471). WCB  DA-08-471A1.doc  DA-08-471A1.pdf  DA-08-471A1.txt

PETITION OF VERIZON NEW ENGLAND FOR FORBEARANCE PURSUANT TO 47 U.S.C. SECTION 160(C) IN RHODE ISLAND. Adopted the Protective Order. (Dkt No. 08-24). Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireline Competiton Bureau. Adopted: 02/27/2008 by Protective Order. (DA No. 08-470). WCB  DA-08-470A1.doc  DA-08-470A1.pdf  DA-08-470A1.txt

PETITIONS OF QWEST CORPORATION FOR FORBEARANCE PURSUANT TO 47 U.S.C. § 160 IN THE DENVER, MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, PHOENIX, AND SEATTLE METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREAS. Extended by 90 days the date by which the petitions requesting forbearance, filed by Qwest Corporation, shall be deemed granted in the absence of a Commission denial for failure to meet the standards for forbearance. (Dkt No. 07-97). Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireline Competiton Bureau. Adopted: 02/27/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-475). WCB  DA-08-475A1.doc  DA-08-475A1.pdf  DA-08-475A1.txt

MOBILE RELAY ASSOCIATES. Denied NSTN's application for review and its petition to dismiss or deny. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/20/2008 by MO&O. (FCC No. 08-58). WTB  FCC-08-58A1.doc  FCC-08-58A1.pdf  FCC-08-58A1.txt

WRC-03 REGULATIONS FOR OPERATOR LICENSES IN THE AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE. Denied two petitions for reconsideration. (Dkt No. 05-235, RM-10781 , RM-10782). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/20/2008 by MO&O. (FCC No. 08-59). WTB  FCC-08-59A1.doc  FCC-08-59A1.pdf  FCC-08-59A1.txt

WARREN C. HAVENS, APPLICATIONS TO PROVIDE AUTOMATED MARITIME TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM STATIONS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS ET AL. Denied the application for review. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/20/2008 by MO&O. (FCC No. 08-60). WTB  FCC-08-60A1.doc  FCC-08-60A1.pdf  FCC-08-60A1.txt

SECTION 68.4(A) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES GOVERNING HEARING AID-COMPATIBLE TELEPHONES. The FCC acted on requests for waiver of hearing aid compatibility rules. (Dkt No. 01-309). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/26/2008 by MO&O. (FCC No. 08-67). WTB  FCC-08-67A1.doc  FCC-08-67A1.pdf  FCC-08-67A1.txt