fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 31 No. 218
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



November 14, 2012


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 11/14/2012. NOTICE OF EXEMPTION DISMISSALS AND OBLIGATION TO BEGIN PROVIDING CLOSED CAPTIONING. (DA No. 12-1833). (Dkt No 06-181 ). CGB . Contact: Traci Randolph (202) 418-0569, email: Traci.Randolph@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0537  DA-12-1833A1.doc  DA-12-1833A1.pdf  DA-12-1833A1.txt  

Report No: SES-01501 Released: 11/14/2012. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES re: Satellite Radio Applications Accepted For Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-317346A1.pdf  DOC-317346A1.txt  

Report No: SES-01502 Released: 11/14/2012. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION re: Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-317347A1.pdf  DOC-317347A1.txt  

Report No: 47864 Released: 11/14/2012. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-317314A1.pdf  DOC-317314A2.txt  

Report No: 27864 Released: 11/14/2012. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-317313A1.pdf  DOC-317313A2.txt  

Released: 11/14/2012. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR SCHOOLS IMPLEMENTING THE PROTECTING CHILDREN IN THE 21ST CENTURY ACT. (DA No. 12-1836). (Dkt No 02-6 09-51 ). WCB . Contact: Cara Voth at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-12-1836A1.doc  DA-12-1836A1.pdf  DA-12-1836A1.txt  

Released: 11/14/2012. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF ASTOUND BROADBAND, LLC, SUBSIDIARY OF WAVEDIVISION HOLDINGS, LLC, TO OH WDH HOLDCO, LLC. (DA No. 12-1834). (Dkt No 12-158 ). WCB . Contact: Jodie May at (202) 418-0913  DA-12-1834A1.doc  DA-12-1834A1.pdf  DA-12-1834A1.txt  

Report No: 8221 Released: 11/14/2012. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB   DOC-317328A1.pdf  DOC-317328A1.txt  

Report No: 8222 Released: 11/14/2012. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. PSHSB   DOC-317327A1.pdf  DOC-317327A1.txt  

Report No: 8217 Released: 11/14/2012. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-317323A1.pdf  DOC-317323A1.txt  

Report No: 8217A Released: 11/14/2012. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-317324A1.pdf  DOC-317324A1.txt  

Report No: 8217B Released: 11/14/2012. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-317325A1.pdf  DOC-317325A1.txt  

Report No: 8225 Released: 11/14/2012. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB   DOC-317330A1.pdf  DOC-317330A1.txt  

Report No: CWS-13-13 Released: 11/14/2012. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION, ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION. WTB   DOC-317350A1.doc  DOC-317350A1.pdf  DOC-317350A1.txt  

Report No: 8218 Released: 11/14/2012. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB   DOC-317322A1.pdf  DOC-317322A1.txt  

Report No: 8226 Released: 11/14/2012. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. PSHSB   DOC-317331A1.pdf  DOC-317331A1.txt  

Report No: 8223 Released: 11/14/2012. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-317326A1.pdf  DOC-317326A1.txt  

Report No: 8224 Released: 11/14/2012. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB   DOC-317329A1.pdf  DOC-317329A1.txt  

Report No: 8229 Released: 11/14/2012. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB   DOC-317334A1.pdf  DOC-317334A1.txt  

Report No: 8227 Released: 11/14/2012. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB   DOC-317332A1.pdf  DOC-317332A1.txt  

Report No: 8230 Released: 11/14/2012. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SITE BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. PSHSB   DOC-317335A1.pdf  DOC-317335A1.txt  

Report No: 8228 Released: 11/14/2012. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU MARKET-BASED LICENSES TERMINATION PENDING PUBLIC NOTICE. PSHSB   DOC-317333A1.pdf  DOC-317333A1.txt  

Report No: CWS-13-12 Released: 11/14/2012. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION, PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING DISCONTINUED; APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE. WTB   DOC-317345A1.doc  DOC-317345A1.pdf  DOC-317345A1.txt  

Report No: 8234 Released: 11/14/2012. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASE NOTIFICATIONS, DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY ANNUAL REPORTS ACTION. PSHSB   DOC-317338A1.pdf  DOC-317338A1.txt  

Report No: 8231 Released: 11/14/2012. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, AND DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB   DOC-317337A1.pdf  DOC-317337A1.txt  

Report No: 8233 Released: 11/14/2012. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS AND SPECTRUM MANAGER LEASE NOTIFICATIONS, DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY ANNUAL REPORTS ACTION. WTB   DOC-317339A1.pdf  DOC-317339A1.txt  

Report No: 8232 Released: 11/14/2012. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AUTHORIZATION APPLICATIONS, TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS, AND DE FACTO TRANSFER LEASE APPLICATIONS, AND DESIGNATED ENTITY REPORTABLE ELIGIBILITY EVENT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. PSHSB   DOC-317336A1.pdf  DOC-317336A1.txt  

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NEW YOUNG BROADCASTING HOLDING CO., INC. AND STANDARD GENERAL FUND L.P. Granted the application for the continued operation and for consent to transfer control of WCDC-TV, Adams, Massachusetts, KDLO-TV, Florence, South Dakota, and KPLO-TV, Reliance, South Dakota. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 12-1830). MB   DA-12-1830A1.doc  DA-12-1830A1.pdf  DA-12-1830A1.txt  

REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF A DECISION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR BY INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES, INC. AND YSLETA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, EL PASO, TEXAS/SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT MECHANISM. Granted IBM's and Ysleta's requests for review of a USAC commitment adjustment recovery action, concluding that Ysleta complied with the Commission's rules governing use of E-rate funded equipment in effect at the time of the funding commitment. (Dkt No. 02-6 ). Action by: Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 11/14/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-1797). WCB   DA-12-1797A1.doc  DA-12-1797A1.pdf  DA-12-1797A1.txt  

WALTONVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT #1. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration. Granted in part and denied in part the Petition for Leave to Supplement Petition for Reconsideration and Reinstatement. Action by: Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 11/13/2012 by Order on Reconsideration. (DA No. 12-1835). WTB   DA-12-1835A1.doc  DA-12-1835A1.pdf  DA-12-1835A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED NOVEMBER 13, 2012, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 217:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI AND MEXICAN COMMUNICATIONS UNDER-SECRETARY HECTOR OLAVARRIA TAPIA SIGN NEW BILATERAL ACCORD TO COMBAT THE THEFT AND CROSS-BORDER TRAFFICKING OF MOBILE DEVICES. FCC and Mexico's Secretariat of Communications and Transport to extend agency cooperation to crack down on the theft and cross-border trafficking of stolen mobile devices. News Release. News Media Contact: Justin Cole at (202) 418-8191, email: Justin.Cole@fcc.gov OCHJG   DOC-317340A1.doc  DOC-317340A1.pdf  DOC-317340A1.txt  

SUMMARY: REMARKS OF FCC COMMISSIONER JESSICA ROSENWORCEL, "SILICON FLATIRONS: THE NEXT TEN YEARS OF SPECTRUM POLICY". News Release OCJR   DOC-317320A1.docx  DOC-317320A1.pdf  DOC-317320A1.txt  

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Released: 11/13/2012. MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCES DECISION REQUIRING NBCUNIVERSAL MEDIA, LLC TO PROVIDE FIRST-YEAR FILMS TO STARTUP ONLINE VIDEO DISTRIBUTOR PROJECT CONCORD, INC. (DA No. 12-1829). (Dkt No 10-56 ) Also concludes that NBUC need not provide programming that would result in breach of certain NBCU licensing agreements. MB . Contact: David Konczal at (202) 418-2120, email: David.Konczal@fcc.gov or Kathy Berthot at (202) 418-2120, email: Kathy.Berthot@fcc.gov. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165  DA-12-1829A1.doc  DA-12-1829A1.pdf  DA-12-1829A1.txt  

Released: 11/13/2012. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON THE LEGAL AND STATUTORY FRAMEWORK FOR NEXT GENERATION 9-1-1 SERVICES PURSUANT TO THE NEXT GENERATION 9-1-1 ADVANCEMENT ACT OF 2012. (DA No. 12-1831). (Dkt No 11-153 12-333 10-255 ). Comments Due: 12/13/2012. Reply Comments Due: 01/14/2013. PSHSB . Contact: Patrick Donovan at (202) 418-2413, email: Patrick.Donovan@fcc.gov or David Siehl at (202) 418-1313, email: David.Siehl@fcc.gov  DA-12-1831A1.doc  DA-12-1831A1.pdf  DA-12-1831A1.txt  

Released: 11/13/2012. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON LIGHTYEAR'S PETITION FOR WAIVER OF THE COMMISSION'S RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR LIFELINE. (DA No. 12-1816). (Dkt No 11-42 96-45 03-109 ). Comments Due: 12/04/2012. Reply Comments Due: 12/18/2012. WCB . Contact: Michelle Schaefer at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-12-1816A1.doc  DA-12-1816A1.pdf  DA-12-1816A1.txt  

Released: 11/13/2012. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON REQUESTS FOR WAIVER AND EXTENSION OF TIME TO CONSTRUCT 700 MHZ A AND B BLOCK LICENSES. (DA No. 12-1827). (Dkt No 12-332 ). Comments Due: 12/13/2012. Reply Comments Due: 12/28/2012. WTB . Contact: Becky Schwartz at (202) 418-7178, email: Becky.Schwartz@fcc.gov  DA-12-1827A1.doc  DA-12-1827A1.pdf  DA-12-1827A1.txt  

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REMARKS OF COMMISSIONER JESSICA ROSENWORCEL, "SILICON FLATIRONS: THE NEXT TEN YEARS OF SPECTRUM POLICY". OCJR . WASHINGTON, DC  DOC-317319A1.docx  DOC-317319A1.pdf  DOC-317319A1.txt  

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BURT BYNG. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $10,000 to Burt Byng for operating an unlicensed radio station on the frequency 107.1 MHz in Miami, Florida. Action by: Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/13/2012 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 12-1793). EB   DA-12-1793A1.doc  DA-12-1793A1.pdf  DA-12-1793A1.txt  

MCARTHUR BUSSEY. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $15,000 to McArthur Bussey for operating an unlicensed radio station on the frequency 89.1 MHz in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Action by: Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/13/2012 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 12-1794). EB   DA-12-1794A1.doc  DA-12-1794A1.pdf  DA-12-1794A1.txt  

MICHAEL WILLIAM DOWNER. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $20,000 to Michael William Downer for operating an unlicensed radio station on the frequency 101.1 MHz in Pompano Beach, Florida. Action by: Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/13/2012 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 12-1809). EB   DA-12-1809A1.doc  DA-12-1809A1.pdf  DA-12-1809A1.txt  

DAMIAN ANTHONY OJOUKU ALLEN. Issued a monetary forfeiture to Damian Anthony Ojouku Allen in the amount of $20,000 for operating an unlicensed radio station on the frequency 101.1 MHz in Pompano Beach, Florida. Action by: Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 11/13/2012 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 12-1810). EB   DA-12-1810A1.doc  DA-12-1810A1.pdf  DA-12-1810A1.txt  

APPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY POOL (CONVENTIONAL) LICENSES FOR MOBILE USE OF RECONROBOTICS VIDEO AND AUDIO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS. Granted James Edwin Whedbee's request to withdraw the petitions to deny. Denied the American Radio Relay League's petition for reconsideration. Granted Whedbee's request to withdraw the petition. by ORDER. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 11/13/2012 by Order on Reconsideration. (DA No. 12-1828). PSHSB OET WTB   DA-12-1828A1.doc  DA-12-1828A1.pdf  DA-12-1828A1.txt