fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 31 No. 190
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



October 01, 2012


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE SEPTEMBER 28, 2012, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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FCC ADOPTS NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING INITIATING COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF LICENSING AND OPERATING RULES FOR SATELLITE SERVICES. News Release. Adopted: 09/28/2012. News Media Contact: Neil Grace at (202) 418-0506, email: Neil.Grace@fcc.gov IB   DOC-316534A1.doc  DOC-316534A2.doc  DOC-316534A3.doc  DOC-316534A4.doc  DOC-316534A5.doc  DOC-316534A6.doc  DOC-316534A1.pdf  DOC-316534A2.pdf  DOC-316534A3.pdf  DOC-316534A4.pdf  DOC-316534A5.pdf  DOC-316534A6.pdf  DOC-316534A1.txt  DOC-316534A2.txt  DOC-316534A3.txt  DOC-316534A4.txt  DOC-316534A5.txt  DOC-316534A6.txt  

FCC LAUNCHES FIRST-IN-THE-WORLD INCENTIVE AUCTION TO REPURPOSE BROADCAST TELEVISION SPECTRUM FOR MOBILE BROADBAND; AUCTION SET TO UNLEASH WAVE OF ECONOMIC INNOVATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR U.S. The Commission voted to officially launch the incentive auction process, making the United States the first nation in the world to implement this major policy innovation, which aims to repurpose broadcast television spectrum for mobile broadband use. News Release. Adopted: 09/28/2012. News Media Contact: Tammy Sun at (202) 418-0505, Tammy.Sun@fcc.gov WTB   DOC-316527A1.doc  DOC-316527A2.doc  DOC-316527A3.doc  DOC-316527A4.doc  DOC-316527A5.doc  DOC-316527A6.doc  DOC-316527A1.pdf  DOC-316527A2.pdf  DOC-316527A3.pdf  DOC-316527A4.pdf  DOC-316527A5.pdf  DOC-316527A6.pdf  DOC-316527A1.txt  DOC-316527A2.txt  DOC-316527A3.txt  DOC-316527A4.txt  DOC-316527A5.txt  DOC-316527A6.txt  

FCC INITIATES REVIEW OF MOBILE SPECTRUM HOLDINGS POLICIES TO ENABLE A HEALTHY AND COMPETITIVE WIRELESS MARKETPLACE WITH CLEAR AND PREDICTABLE RULES OF THE ROAD. The Federal Communications Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking initiating a fresh look at its mobile spectrum holding policies. News Release. Adopted: 09/28/2012. News Media Contact: Neil Grace at (202) 418-0506, email: Neil.Grace@fcc.gov WTB   DOC-316480A1.doc  DOC-316480A2.doc  DOC-316480A3.doc  DOC-316480A4.doc  DOC-316480A5.doc  DOC-316480A6.doc  DOC-316480A1.pdf  DOC-316480A2.pdf  DOC-316480A3.pdf  DOC-316480A4.pdf  DOC-316480A5.pdf  DOC-316480A6.pdf  DOC-316480A1.txt  DOC-316480A2.txt  DOC-316480A3.txt  DOC-316480A4.txt  DOC-316480A5.txt  DOC-316480A6.txt  

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Report No: 47834 Released: 10/01/2012. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-316519A1.pdf  DOC-316519A2.txt  

Report No: 27834 Released: 10/01/2012. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-316518A1.pdf  DOC-316518A2.txt  

Released: 10/01/2012. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 9/21/2012. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-316535A1.pdf  DOC-316535A1.txt  

Released: 10/01/2012. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 9/24/2012. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-316536A1.pdf  DOC-316536A1.txt  

Released: 10/01/2012. NOTICE OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED. (DA No. 12-1568). (Dkt No 12-227 ). WCB . Contact: Myrva Charles at (202) 418-1506 or Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809  DA-12-1568A1.doc  DA-12-1568A1.pdf  DA-12-1568A1.txt  

Report No: NCD-2202 Released: 10/01/2012. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON VIRGINIA LLC. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-316543A1.doc  DOC-316543A1.pdf  DOC-316543A1.txt  

Report No: NCD-2205 Released: 10/01/2012. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON FLORIDA LLC. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-316544A1.doc  DOC-316544A1.pdf  DOC-316544A1.txt  

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JOHN H. GRONEMEIER, LICENSEE OF STATIONS WPAX683, WPJQ444, WPKC396, WPLQ443, WPME992, WPML737, WPMR925, AND WPPV766/ DEMINIMIS, LC, LICENSEE OF STATION WIM692. Proposed to modify the licenses to delete locations at Quimby Ridge in San Jose, California. Action by: Deputy Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 09/28/2012 by Order Proposing Modification. (DA No. 12-1567). WTB   DA-12-1567A1.doc  DA-12-1567A1.pdf  DA-12-1567A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED SEPTEMBER 28, 2012, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 189:

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FCC LAUNCHES BROADCASTER LEARN PROGRAM TO OFFER IN-DEPTH RESOURCES & SERVICES TO BROADCASTER COMMUNITY ABOUT THE UNIQUE FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES OF INCENTIVE AUCTIONS. News Release. Adopted: 09/28/2012. News Media Contact: Neil Grace at (202) 418-0506, Neil.Grace@fcc.gov WTB MB   DOC-316533A1.doc  DOC-316533A1.pdf  DOC-316533A1.txt  

STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER AJIT PAI ON GOVERNOR BROWN'S DECISION TO SIGN THE CALIFORNIA INTERNET-PROTOCOL DEREGULATION BILL. STMT OCAP   DOC-316547A1.doc  DOC-316547A1.pdf  DOC-316547A1.txt  

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NOBELTEL, LLC. Notified NobelTel, LLC of its apparent liability for forfeiture in the amount of $5,000,000 for deceptively marketing prepaid calling cards to consumers. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/28/2012 by NAL. (FCC No. 12-120). EB   FCC-12-120A1.pdf  FCC-12-120A1.txt  

2006 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW -- REVISION OF PART 25. Amended various provisions of Part 25 of the Commission's rules pertaining to licensing and operation of satellite service radio stations. (Dkt No. 06-154 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/24/2012 by R&O. (FCC No. 12-116). IB   FCC-12-116A1.doc  FCC-12-116A1.pdf  FCC-12-116A1.txt  

COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF LICENSING AND OPERATING RULES FOR SATELLITE SERVICES. Initiated a comprehensive review of Part 25 of our rules, which governs licensing and operation of space stations and earth stations. (Dkt No. 12-267 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/28/2012 by NPRM. (FCC No. 12-117). IB   FCC-12-117A1.doc  FCC-12-117A2.doc  FCC-12-117A3.doc  FCC-12-117A4.doc  FCC-12-117A5.doc  FCC-12-117A6.doc  FCC-12-117A1.pdf  FCC-12-117A2.pdf  FCC-12-117A3.pdf  FCC-12-117A4.pdf  FCC-12-117A5.pdf  FCC-12-117A6.pdf  FCC-12-117A1.txt  FCC-12-117A2.txt  FCC-12-117A3.txt  FCC-12-117A4.txt  FCC-12-117A5.txt  FCC-12-117A6.txt  

POLICIES REGARDING MOBILE SPECTRUM HOLDINGS. FCC Initiated Review Of Mobile Spectrum Holdings Policies To Enable A Healthy And Competitive Wireless Marketplace With Clear and Predictable Rules Of The Road. (Dkt No. 12-269 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 09/28/2012 by NPRM. (FCC No. 12-119). WTB   FCC-12-119A1.doc  FCC-12-119A2.doc  FCC-12-119A3.doc  FCC-12-119A4.doc  FCC-12-119A5.doc  FCC-12-119A6.doc  FCC-12-119A1.pdf  FCC-12-119A2.pdf  FCC-12-119A3.pdf  FCC-12-119A4.pdf  FCC-12-119A5.pdf  FCC-12-119A6.pdf  FCC-12-119A1.txt  FCC-12-119A2.txt  FCC-12-119A3.txt  FCC-12-119A4.txt  FCC-12-119A5.txt  FCC-12-119A6.txt