fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 28 No. 173
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



August 31, 2009


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC ANNOUNCES PARTICIPANTS IN NATIONAL BROADBAND PLAN STAFF WORKSHOPS FOR WEEK OF AUGUST 31. News Release. News Media Contact: Mark Wigfield, 202-418-0253, mark.wigfield@fcc.gov OCH   DOC-293190A1.doc  DOC-293190A1.pdf  DOC-293190A1.txt  

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 47060 Released: 08/31/2009. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-293147A1.pdf  DOC-293147A2.txt  

Report No: 27060 Released: 08/31/2009. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-293146A1.pdf  DOC-293146A2.txt  

Released: 08/31/2009. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 3). OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0310  DOC-293157A1.pdf  DOC-293157A1.txt  

Released: 08/31/2009. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 3). OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0310  DOC-293158A1.pdf  DOC-293158A1.txt  

Released: 08/31/2009. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (3 OF 3). OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0310  DOC-293159A1.pdf  DOC-293159A1.txt  

Released: 08/31/2009. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON REGION 14 (INDIANA) 700 MHZ REGIONAL PLAN. (DA No. 09-1977). (Dkt No 06-229 02-378 ) PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON REGION 14 (INDIANA) 700 MHZ REGIONAL PLAN. Comments Due: 09/21/2009. Reply Comments Due: 10/01/2009. PSHSB   DA-09-1977A1.doc  DA-09-1977A1.pdf  DA-09-1977A1.txt  

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VONAGE. Resolved the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/27/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1950). CGB   DA-09-1950A1.doc  DA-09-1950A1.pdf  DA-09-1950A1.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: 08/24/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1911). CGB   DA-09-1911A1.doc  DA-09-1911A1.pdf  DA-09-1911A1.txt  

AT&T, INC. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/27/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1951). CGB   DA-09-1951A1.doc  DA-09-1951A1.pdf  DA-09-1951A1.txt  

AT&T, INC. Resolved the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunicatins carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/27/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1952). CGB   DA-09-1952A1.doc  DA-09-1952A1.pdf  DA-09-1952A1.txt  

SPRINT NEXTEL. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/27/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1924). CGB   DA-09-1924A1.doc  DA-09-1924A1.pdf  DA-09-1924A1.txt  

AT&T CORPORATION. Resolved the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/27/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1949). CGB   DA-09-1949A1.doc  DA-09-1949A1.pdf  DA-09-1949A1.txt  

CORDIA COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaints regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/26/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1954). CGB   DA-09-1954A1.doc  DA-09-1954A1.pdf  DA-09-1954A1.txt  

SILV 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: 08/26/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1907). CGB   DA-09-1907A1.doc  DA-09-1907A1.pdf  DA-09-1907A1.txt  

SILV COMMUNICATIONS 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: 08/24/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1912). CGB   DA-09-1912A1.doc  DA-09-1912A1.pdf  DA-09-1912A1.txt  

PREFERRED LONG DISTANCE. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/26/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1920). CGB   DA-09-1920A1.doc  DA-09-1920A1.pdf  DA-09-1920A1.txt  

LONG DISTANCE MART, INC. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division,Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/27/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1927). CGB   DA-09-1927A1.doc  DA-09-1927A1.pdf  DA-09-1927A1.txt  

NEW CENTURY 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: 08/25/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1913). CGB   DA-09-1913A1.doc  DA-09-1913A1.pdf  DA-09-1913A1.txt  

NEW CENTURY 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: 08/25/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1914). CGB   DA-09-1914A1.doc  DA-09-1914A1.pdf  DA-09-1914A1.txt  

UNIVERSAL CALL PLAN, INC. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/26/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1919). CGB   DA-09-1919A1.doc  DA-09-1919A1.pdf  DA-09-1919A1.txt  

SILV COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carriers. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/27/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1948). CGB   DA-09-1948A1.doc  DA-09-1948A1.pdf  DA-09-1948A1.txt  

SILV COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the complaints regarding aunthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/26/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1955). CGB   DA-09-1955A1.doc  DA-09-1955A1.pdf  DA-09-1955A1.txt  

CLEAR RATE COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/26/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1953). CGB   DA-09-1953A1.doc  DA-09-1953A1.pdf  DA-09-1953A1.txt  

CHEAP2DIAL TELEPHONE, LLC. Denied the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommuncations carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/26/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1956). CGB   DA-09-1956A1.doc  DA-09-1956A1.pdf  DA-09-1956A1.txt  

LDC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, 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: 08/26/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1910). CGB   DA-09-1910A1.doc  DA-09-1910A1.pdf  DA-09-1910A1.txt  

LDC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/26/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1957). CGB   DA-09-1957A1.doc  DA-09-1957A1.pdf  DA-09-1957A1.txt  

TELEDIAS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carriers. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/27/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1925). CGB   DA-09-1925A1.doc  DA-09-1925A1.pdf  DA-09-1925A1.txt  

CLEAR RATE COMMUNICATIONS, 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: 08/24/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1909). CGB   DA-09-1909A1.doc  DA-09-1909A1.pdf  DA-09-1909A1.txt  

CLEAR RATE COMMUNICATIONS, 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: 08/24/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1921). CGB   DA-09-1921A1.doc  DA-09-1921A1.pdf  DA-09-1921A1.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: 08/24/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1915). CGB   DA-09-1915A1.doc  DA-09-1915A1.pdf  DA-09-1915A1.txt  

COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK BILLING, INC. Granted the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carriers. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 08/27/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1947). CGB   DA-09-1947A1.doc  DA-09-1947A1.pdf  DA-09-1947A1.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: 08/24/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1908). CGB   DA-09-1908A1.doc  DA-09-1908A1.pdf  DA-09-1908A1.txt  

SAPINA QUAYAM D/B/A 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: 08/26/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1918). CGB   DA-09-1918A1.doc  DA-09-1918A1.pdf  DA-09-1918A1.txt  

ISAN TELECOM, INC. Cancelled proposed forfeiture in the amount of $6,000 against Isan Telecom, Inc. for apparent customer proprietary network information (CPNI) violations. Action by: Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 08/31/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1926). EB   DA-09-1926A1.doc  DA-09-1926A1.pdf  DA-09-1926A1.txt  

ORANGE AUTO SOUND. Cancelled proposed forfeiture in the amount of $20,000 against Orange Auto Sound for apparent customer proprietary network information (CPNI) violations. Action by: Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 08/31/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1929). EB   DA-09-1929A1.doc  DA-09-1929A1.pdf  DA-09-1929A1.txt  

FREEDOM TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Cancelled proposed forfeiture in the amount of $20,000 against Freedom Telecommunications, Inc. for apparent customer proprietary network information (CPNI) violations. Action by: Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 08/31/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1930). EB   DA-09-1930A1.doc  DA-09-1930A1.pdf  DA-09-1930A1.txt  

PLAINS COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, LLC. Cancelled proposed forfeiture in the amount of $20,000 against Plains Communications Services, LLC for apparent customer proprietary network information (CPNI) violations. Action by: Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 08/31/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1928). EB   DA-09-1928A1.doc  DA-09-1928A1.pdf  DA-09-1928A1.txt  

OPP EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION. Notified Opp Educational Broadcasting Foundation of its Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $19,000 for failure to maintain operable Emergency Alert System equipment and failure to conduct required EAS tests, et al. Action by: Chief, Spectrum Enforcement Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 08/27/2009 by NALF. (DA No. 09-1958). EB   DA-09-1958A1.doc  DA-09-1958A1.pdf  DA-09-1958A1.txt  

WORLDWIDE MARKETING SOLUTIONS, INCORPORATED. Cancelled proposed forfeiture in the amount of $2,000 against Worldwide Marketing Solutions, Incorporated for apparent customer proprietary network information violations. Action by: Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 08/31/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1932). EB   DA-09-1932A1.doc  DA-09-1932A1.pdf  DA-09-1932A1.txt  

ALLENDALE TELEPHONE COMPANY D/B/A ALLENDALE COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Cancelled proposed forfeiture in the amount of $20,000 against Allendale Telephone Company d/b/a Allendale Communications Company for apparent customer proprietary network information (CPNI) violations. Action by: Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 08/31/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1931). EB   DA-09-1931A1.doc  DA-09-1931A1.pdf  DA-09-1931A1.txt  

JACK W. IVY, SR. Cancelled a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for Station WRMG(AM), Red Bay, Alabama; admonished licensee for late-filing renewal application and unauthorized operation. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 09-1974). MB   DA-09-1974A1.doc  DA-09-1974A1.pdf  DA-09-1974A1.txt  

CACTUS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC. Issued a $1,500 forfeiture to Station KKAY(AM), White Castle, Louisiana. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 08/28/2009 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 09-1975). MB   DA-09-1975A1.doc  DA-09-1975A1.pdf  DA-09-1975A1.txt  

CHRISTIAN RADIO TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION/SALMON, INC.. Issued a $500 forfeiture to Translator Station K257DJ, Salmon, Idaho. by Forfeiture Order. Action by: Chief, Audio Division. Adopted: 08/28/2009 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 09-1973). MB   DA-09-1973A1.doc  DA-09-1973A1.pdf  DA-09-1973A1.txt  

POST-TRANSITION DTV TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, 47 C.F.R. SECTION 73.622(I),HUTCHINSON AND WICHITA, KANSAS. Changed station KWCH-S channel from 12 to 19 at Hutchinson and station KSCW's channel from 19 to 12 at Wichita. Proceeding Terminated. (Dkt No. 09-129 RM-11549 ). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 08/31/2009 by R&O. (DA No. 09-1970). MB   DA-09-1970A1.doc  DA-09-1970A1.pdf  DA-09-1970A1.txt  

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CHILD SAFETY VIEWING ACT: EXAMINATION OF PARENTAL CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES FOR VIDEO OR AUDIO PROGRAMMING. Adopted a report on parental control technologies. (Dkt No. 09-26 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 08/27/2009 by REPORT. (FCC No. 09-69). MB   FCC-09-69A1.doc  FCC-09-69A2.doc  FCC-09-69A3.doc  FCC-09-69A4.doc  FCC-09-69A5.doc  FCC-09-69A6.doc  FCC-09-69A1.pdf  FCC-09-69A2.pdf  FCC-09-69A3.pdf  FCC-09-69A4.pdf  FCC-09-69A5.pdf  FCC-09-69A6.pdf  FCC-09-69A1.txt  FCC-09-69A2.txt  FCC-09-69A3.txt  FCC-09-69A4.txt  FCC-09-69A5.txt  FCC-09-69A6.txt  

AMENDMENT OF SECTION 73.622(I), POST-TRANSITION TABLE OF DTV ALLOTMENTS, TELEVISION BROADCAST STATIONS, ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA. Proposed channel substitution for stations WTTA(TV) from channel 38 to 32. (Dkt No. 09-159 RM-11557 ). Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 08/28/2009 by NPRM. (DA No. 09-1969). MB   DA-09-1969A1.doc  DA-09-1969A1.pdf  DA-09-1969A1.txt  

COUNTY OF OCEAN, NEW JERSEY REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SECTIONS 90.303, 90.305, 90.307, 90.309, AND 90.311 OF THE COMMISSIONS RULES. Granted Ocean County's request for waiver to modify its existing licenses to permit it to use the specified frequencies in the TV Channel 15 band spectrum. Action by: Chief, Policy Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 08/31/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1976). PSHSB   DA-09-1976A1.doc  DA-09-1976A1.pdf  DA-09-1976A1.txt  

IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE. Denied Waiver Request. Admonished licensee for violations of Section 301 of the Communications Act and Section 1.903(a) of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunication Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 09-1971). WTB   DA-09-1971A1.doc  DA-09-1971A1.pdf  DA-09-1971A1.txt  

BRANTLEY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION. Granted requests for waiver of Sections 1.949(a) and 1.946(e) of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Deputy Chief, Broadband Division Wireless Telecommuniations Bureau. Adopted: 08/28/2009 by MO&O. (DA No. 09-1972). WTB   DA-09-1972A1.doc  DA-09-1972A1.pdf  DA-09-1972A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED AUGUST 28, 2009, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 172:

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FCC CHAIRMAN GENACHOWSKI STATEMENT ON D.C. CIRCUIT COURT DECISION ON CABLE CAP. STMT. News Media Contact: Jen Howard at (202) 418-0506, email: Jen.Howard@fcc.gov OCH   DOC-293160A1.doc  DOC-293160A1.pdf  DOC-293160A1.txt  

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CONSUMER INFORMATION AND DISCLOSURE; TRUTH-IN-BILLING FORMAT; IP ENABLED SERVICES. The Commission seeks comment on whether there are opportunities to protect and empower American consumers by ensuring sufficient access to relevant information about communications services.. (Dkt No. 09-158 ). Action by: The Commission. Comments Due: 10/13/2009. Reply Comments Due: 10/28/2009. Adopted: 08/27/2009 by NOI. (FCC No. 09-68). CGB   FCC-09-68A1.doc  FCC-09-68A2.doc  FCC-09-68A3.doc  FCC-09-68A4.doc  FCC-09-68A5.doc  FCC-09-68A6.doc  FCC-09-68A1.pdf  FCC-09-68A2.pdf  FCC-09-68A3.pdf  FCC-09-68A4.pdf  FCC-09-68A5.pdf  FCC-09-68A6.pdf  FCC-09-68A1.txt  FCC-09-68A2.txt  FCC-09-68A3.txt  FCC-09-68A4.txt  FCC-09-68A5.txt  FCC-09-68A6.txt  

AT&T SERVICES, INC. AND SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE COMPANY D/B/A AT&T CONNECTICUT V. MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, L.P. AND CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORP. PROGRAM ACCESS COMPLAINT. Adopted Protective Order in this proceeding. Granted an extension to Cablevision until September 17, 2009. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 08/28/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1967). MB   DA-09-1967A1.doc  DA-09-1967A1.pdf  DA-09-1967A1.txt  

INTEGRITY COMMUNICATIONS, LTD. Denied Integrity's request for review. (Dkt No. 02-6 ). Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 08/28/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1946). WCB   DA-09-1946A1.doc  DA-09-1946A1.pdf  DA-09-1946A1.txt