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

Vol. 31 No. 97
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



May 18, 2012


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: SAT-00869 Released: 05/18/2012. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 12-787) Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-12-787A1.pdf  DA-12-787A1.txt  

Report No: SAT-00868 Released: 05/18/2012. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-314156A1.pdf  DOC-314156A1.txt  

Released: 05/18/2012. FCC SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP FOR THE 2015 WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (DA No. 12-784). (Dkt No 04-286 ). IB . Contact: Alexander Roytblat at (202) 418-7501, email: Alexander.Roytblat@fcc.gov  DA-12-784A1.doc  DA-12-784A1.pdf  DA-12-784A1.txt  

Report No: 47741 Released: 05/18/2012. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-314136A1.pdf  DOC-314136A2.txt  

Report No: 0373 Released: 05/18/2012. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB . Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-314155A1.doc  DOC-314155A1.pdf  DOC-314155A1.txt  

Report No: 27741 Released: 05/18/2012. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-314135A1.pdf  DOC-314135A2.txt  

Released: 05/18/2012. FCC ANNOUNCES MEETING OF THE COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY, RELIABILITY, AND INTEROPERABILITY COUNCIL SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 6, 2012 AT FCC HEADQUARTERS. (DA No. 12-782). PSHSB . News Media Contact: Lauren Kravetz at (202) 418-7944, email: Lauren.Kravetz@fcc.gov  DA-12-782A1.doc  DA-12-782A1.pdf  DA-12-782A1.txt  

Released: 05/18/2012. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB . Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-314149A1.pdf  

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MOUNT RUSHMORE BROADCASTING, INC. Notified Mount Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc., licensee of Stations KZMX(AM) and KZMX-FM, Hot Springs, SD, of this Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $21,500 for failure to comply with the FCC's main studio, inspection, and equipment rules. Action by: District Director, Denver Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/17/2012 by NALF. (DA No. 12-789). EB   DA-12-789A1.doc  DA-12-789A1.pdf  DA-12-789A1.txt  

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, LLANO, TX. Granted the Petition for Rule Making, as well as the three contingent applications. (Dkt No. 11-168 RM-11642 ). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 05/17/2012 by R&O. (DA No. 12-790). MB   DA-12-790A1.doc  DA-12-790A1.pdf  DA-12-790A1.txt  

PETITION FOR RULEMAKING REGARDING EXCLUSIVITY ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN COMMERCIAL WIRELESS CARRIERS AND HANDSET MANUFACTURERS. Granted Rural Cellular Association request to withdraw the Petition, without prejudice. Terminated the proceeding. Action by: Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 05/18/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-785). WTB   DA-12-785A1.doc  DA-12-785A1.pdf  DA-12-785A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MAY 17, 2012, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 96:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC CHAIRMAN UNVEILS PROPOSAL TO SPUR INNOVATION IN MEDICAL BODY AREA NETWORKS, TO TRANSFORM PATIENT CARE, AND LOWER HEALTH CARE COSTS, NEW RULES WOULD MAKE U.S. FIRST IN THE WORLD TO ALLOCATE SPECTRUM FOR WIRELESS MEDICAL BODY AREA NETWORKS. GENERAL ELECTRIC HEALTHCARE, PHILIPS HEALTHCARE JOIN CHAIRMAN AT GW HOSPITAL TO DISCUSS THE FUTURE OF WIRELESS HEALTH TECHNOLOGY. FACT SHEET OCHJG   DOC-314146A1.doc  DOC-314146A1.pdf  DOC-314146A1.txt  

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Released: 05/17/2012. CONSUMER ADVISORY COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENT OF DATE, TIME AND AGENDA OF NEXT MEETING. (DA No. 12-770). CGB . Contact: Scott Marshall at (202) 418-2809, email: Scott.Marshall@fcc.gov  DA-12-770A1.doc  DA-12-770A1.pdf  DA-12-770A1.txt  

Released: 05/17/2012. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU AND WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEK COMMENT ON PETITION FOR DESIGNATION AS ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS FILED BY CAROLINA WEST. (DA No. 12-779). (Dkt No 12-25 10-208 09-197 ). Comments Due: 05/25/2012. Reply Comments Due: 06/01/2012. WTB WCB . Contact: Erik Salovaara at (202) 418-0660  DA-12-779A1.doc  DA-12-779A1.pdf  DA-12-779A1.txt  

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FCC CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI PREPARED REMARKS ON MEDICAL BODY AREA NETWORKS, GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, WASHINGTON, D.C. OCHJG   DOC-314145A1.doc  DOC-314145A1.pdf  DOC-314145A1.txt  

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NASSAU BROADCASTING III, LLC. Notified Nassau Broadcasting III, LLC of its Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $2,000 for recording a telephone conversation for broadcast without giving prior notice to the individual being recorded. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/17/2012 by NAL. (DA No. 12-778). EB   DA-12-778A1.doc  DA-12-778A1.pdf  DA-12-778A1.txt  

CESAR CHAVEZ FOUNDATION. Imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $12,500 against Cesar Chavez Foundation for broadcasting prohibited advertisements over the Station. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/17/2012 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 12-772). EB   DA-12-772A1.doc  DA-12-772A1.pdf  DA-12-772A1.txt  

PETITIONS FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER FOR PURPOSES OF PARTICIPATION IN MOBILITY FUND PHASE I. Adopted a Protective Order in this proceeding. (Dkt No. 12-25 10-208 09-197 ). Action by: Associate Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 05/17/2012 by Protective Order. (DA No. 12-780). WCB WTB   DA-12-780A1.doc  DA-12-780A1.pdf  DA-12-780A1.txt