fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 31 No. 130
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



July 06, 2012


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: SAT-00880 Released: 07/06/2012. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. (DA No. 12-1058) Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-12-1058A1.pdf  DA-12-1058A1.txt  

Report No: TEL-01568S Released: 07/06/2012. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-315029A1.pdf  DOC-315029A1.txt  

Report No: 47774 Released: 07/06/2012. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-314979A1.pdf  DOC-314979A2.txt  

Report No: 27774 Released: 07/06/2012. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-314978A1.pdf  DOC-314978A2.txt  

Released: 07/06/2012. MEDIA BUREAU EXPANDS CDBS FEATURES TO PERMIT THE ELECTRONIC FILING OF PLEADINGS. (DA No. 12-1083). MB . Contact: Jim Bradshaw at (202) 418-2700, email: James.Bradshaw@fcc.gov or email: cdbshelp@fcc.gov or (202) 418-2662. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov  DA-12-1083A1.doc  DA-12-1083A1.pdf  DA-12-1083A1.txt  

Released: 07/06/2012. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 6/28/2012. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-315014A1.pdf  DOC-315014A1.txt  

Released: 07/06/2012. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 6/29/2012. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-315015A1.pdf  DOC-315015A1.txt  

Released: 07/06/2012. FCC ANNOUNCES TERMINATION OF THE TECHNICAL ADVISORY BOARD FOR FIRST RESPONDER INTEROPERABILITY. (DA No. 12-1085). (Dkt No 12-74 ). PSHSB . Contact: Brian Hurley at (202) 418-2220, email: Brian.Hurley@fcc.gov  DA-12-1085A1.doc  DA-12-1085A1.pdf  DA-12-1085A1.txt  

Released: 07/06/2012. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB . Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-315032A1.pdf  DOC-315032A1.txt  

Report No: NCD-2178 Released: 07/06/2012. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON NORTH LLC. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-315019A1.doc  DOC-315019A1.pdf  DOC-315019A1.txt  

Report No: NCD-2180 Released: 07/06/2012. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE OPERATIONS LLC D/B/A FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS-NNE. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-315020A1.doc  DOC-315020A2.pdf  DOC-315020A1.pdf  DOC-315020A1.txt  DOC-315020A2.txt  

Report No: NCD-2181 Released: 07/06/2012. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE OPERATIONS LLC D/B/A FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS-NNE. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-315023A1.doc  DOC-315023A2.pdf  DOC-315023A1.pdf  DOC-315023A1.txt  DOC-315023A2.txt  

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AT&T. Resolved the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/27/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-1075). CGB   DA-12-1075A1.doc  DA-12-1075A1.pdf  DA-12-1075A1.txt  

VERIZON. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/27/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-1065). CGB   DA-12-1065A1.doc  DA-12-1065A1.pdf  DA-12-1065A1.txt  

VERIZON. Resolved the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/27/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-1076). CGB   DA-12-1076A1.doc  DA-12-1076A1.pdf  DA-12-1076A1.txt  

CENTURYLINK. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/28/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-1064). CGB   DA-12-1064A1.doc  DA-12-1064A1.pdf  DA-12-1064A1.txt  

FULL SERVICE NETWORK. Resolved the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/27/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-1066). CGB   DA-12-1066A1.doc  DA-12-1066A1.pdf  DA-12-1066A1.txt  

CONSUMER TELCOM, 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: 06/27/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-1078). CGB   DA-12-1078A1.doc  DA-12-1078A1.pdf  DA-12-1078A1.txt  

FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/27/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-1074). CGB   DA-12-1074A1.doc  DA-12-1074A1.pdf  DA-12-1074A1.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: 06/27/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-1073). CGB   DA-12-1073A1.doc  DA-12-1073A1.pdf  DA-12-1073A1.txt  

SPRINT NEXTEL CORPORATION. Denied the complaints regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/28/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-1062). CGB   DA-12-1062A1.doc  DA-12-1062A1.pdf  DA-12-1062A1.txt  

TELE CIRCUIT NETWORK CORP. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/27/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-1072). CGB   DA-12-1072A1.doc  DA-12-1072A1.pdf  DA-12-1072A1.txt  

CLEAR RATE COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 06/27/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-1077). CGB   DA-12-1077A1.doc  DA-12-1077A1.pdf  DA-12-1077A1.txt  

PREFERRED LONG DISTANCE, 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: 06/28/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-1063). CGB   DA-12-1063A1.doc  DA-12-1063A1.pdf  DA-12-1063A1.txt  

MULTILINE LONG DISTANCE, 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: 06/27/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-1068). CGB   DA-12-1068A1.doc  DA-12-1068A1.pdf  DA-12-1068A1.txt  

OPTIC INTERNET PROTOCOL, 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: 06/27/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-1071). CGB   DA-12-1071A1.doc  DA-12-1071A1.pdf  DA-12-1071A1.txt  

MANTANUSKA TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION, 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: 06/27/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-1069). CGB   DA-12-1069A1.doc  DA-12-1069A1.pdf  DA-12-1069A1.txt  

MR. RICHARD JACKOWITZ AND IT CONNECT, INC. Notified Mr. Richard Jackowitz and IT Connect, Inc. of their joint Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $240,000 for violating the Commission's rules by brokering 15 toll free numbers for fees ranging from $10,000 to $17,500 per number. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 07/05/2012 by NALF. (FCC No. 12-73). EB   FCC-12-73A1.pdf  FCC-12-73A1.txt  

FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, SAINT PAUL, ARKANSAS; CRYSTAL FALLS, MICHIGAN; ALBERTON, MONTANA; AND WAITSBURG, WASHINGTON. Deleted four vacant allotments in various communities. (Dkt No. 12-115 ). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 07/05/2012 by R&O. (DA No. 12-1084). MB   DA-12-1084A1.doc  DA-12-1084A1.pdf  DA-12-1084A1.txt  

ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, ALBANY, NY, ET AL. Granted five requests for review or requests for waiver filed by Petitioners in Appendix A. Waived Section 54.507(d) of the Commission's rules. Denied the request for review filed by Petitioner listed in Appendix B. (Dkt No. 02-6 ). Action by: Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 07/06/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-1016). WCB   DA-12-1016A1.doc  DA-12-1016A1.pdf  DA-12-1016A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JULY 5, 2012, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 129:

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Released: 07/05/2012. REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM COMMISSION'S CLOSED CAPTIONING RULES. (DA No. 12-1081). (Dkt No 06-181 ). CGB . Contact: Roger Holberg at (202) 418-2134, email: Roger.Holberg@fcc.gov or Traci Randolph at (202) 418-0569, email: Traci.Randolph@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0537  DA-12-1081A1.doc  DA-12-1081A1.pdf  DA-12-1081A1.txt  

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PBI, LLC. Notified PBI, LLC of this Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $8,000 for failure to maintain operational emergency alert system equipment and failure to keep records indicating why EAS tests were not received. by NALF. Action by: District Director, Dallas Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/05/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-1080). EB   DA-12-1080A1.doc  DA-12-1080A1.pdf  DA-12-1080A1.txt  

AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS 15.35 AND 15.253 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING OPERATION OF RADAR SYSTEMS IN THE 76-77 GHZ BAND/AMENDMENT OF SECTION 15.253 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO PERMIT FIXED USE OF RADAR IN THE 76-77 GHZ BAND. Modified the rules to enable enhanced vehicular radar technologies in the 76-77 GHz band for improved collision avoidance and driver safety and to allow fixed radar applications at airport locations to improve safety for airport personnel and equipment. (Dkt No. 11-90 10-28 RM-11555 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 07/03/2012 by R&O. (FCC No. 12-72). OET   FCC-12-72A1.doc  FCC-12-72A1.pdf  FCC-12-72A1.txt