fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 31 No. 245
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



December 26, 2012


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Report No: SES-01511 Released: 12/26/2012. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES re: Satellite Radio Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719; TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-318135A1.pdf  DOC-318135A1.txt  

Report No: SES-01513 Released: 12/26/2012. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES re: Satellite Radio Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719; TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-318137A1.pdf  DOC-318137A1.txt  

Report No: SES-01512 Released: 12/26/2012. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION re: Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719; TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-318136A1.pdf  DOC-318136A1.txt  

Report No: 47891 Released: 12/26/2012. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-318103A1.pdf  DOC-318103A2.txt  

Report No: 47892 Released: 12/26/2012. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB   DOC-318139A1.pdf  DOC-318139A2.txt  

Report No: 27891 Released: 12/26/2012. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-318102A1.pdf  DOC-318102A2.txt  

Report No: 27892 Released: 12/26/2012. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB   DOC-318138A1.pdf  DOC-318138A2.txt  

Report No: 1906 Released: 12/26/2012. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MB . Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-318115A1.pdf  DOC-318115A1.txt  

Released: 12/26/2012. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 12/17/2012. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-318126A1.pdf  DOC-318126A1.txt  

Released: 12/26/2012. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 12/18/2012. OMD . Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300  DOC-318127A1.pdf  DOC-318127A1.txt  

Released: 12/26/2012. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU APPROVES REGION 47 (PUERTO RICO) 700 MHZ REGIONAL PLAN. (DA No. 12-2082). (Dkt No 02-378 ). PSHSB   DA-12-2082A1.docx  DA-12-2082A1.pdf  DA-12-2082A1.txt  

Released: 12/26/2012. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU GRANTS QWEST/ALL WEST JOINT PETITION FOR STUDY AREA WAIVERS. (DA No. 12-2074). (Dkt No 96-45 ). WCB . Contact: Ian Forbes at (202) 418-7400 or TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-12-2074A1.doc  DA-12-2074A1.pdf  DA-12-2074A1.txt  

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JUAN ALBERTO AYALA. Proposed $11,000 forfeiture for FM translator licensee for failure to file timely license application, operation without authorization, and unauthorized program origination. By MO&O. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 12/26/2012 by NALF. (DA No. 12-2085). MB   DA-12-2085A1.docx  DA-12-2085A1.pdf  DA-12-2085A1.txt  

REQUESTS FOR REVIEW AND/OR WAIVER OF THE DECISIONS OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR BY BAYFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT. Granted four requests from petitioners seeking review of decisions made by the Universal Service Administrative Company under the E-rate program. (Dkt No. 02-6 ). Action by: Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 12/20/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-2052). WCB   DA-12-2052A1.doc  DA-12-2052A1.pdf  DA-12-2052A1.txt  

REQUESTS FOR REVIEW OR WAIVER OF DECISIONS OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR BY BASTROP INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT. Granted five requests from petitioners seeking review of decisions made by the Universal Service Administrative Company under the E-rate program. (Dkt No. 02-6 ). Action by: Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 12/20/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-2049). WCB   DA-12-2049A1.doc  DA-12-2049A1.pdf  DA-12-2049A1.txt  

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED DECEMBER 21, 2012, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 244:

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Released: 12/21/2012. COMMENTS INVITED ON APPLICATION OF XO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 12-2076). (Dkt No 12-370 ). Comments Due: 01/07/2013. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov or Rodney McDonald at (202) 418-7513, email: Rodney.McDonald@fcc.gov  DA-12-2076A1.doc  DA-12-2076A1.pdf  DA-12-2076A1.txt  

Released: 12/21/2012. COMMENTS INVITED ON APPLICATION OF XO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 12-2077). (Dkt No 12-371 ). Comments Due: 01/07/2013. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov or Rodney McDonald at (202) 418-7513, email: Rodney.McDonald@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-12-2077A1.doc  DA-12-2077A1.pdf  DA-12-2077A1.txt  

Released: 12/21/2012. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON REQUEST FOR WAIVER AND APPLICATIONS FOR ASSIGNMENT OF THE UPPER 700 MHZ C BLOCK LICENSE IN THE GULF OF MEXICO FROM SMALL VENTURES USA, LP TO CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS. (DA No. 12-2066). (Dkt No 12-373 ). Comments Due: 01/22/2013. Reply Comments Due: 02/06/2013. WTB . Contact: Paul Moon at (202) 418-1793, email: Paul.Moon@fcc.gov  DA-12-2066A1.docx  DA-12-2066A1.pdf  DA-12-2066A1.txt  

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CLOSED CAPTIONING OF VIDEO PROGRAMMING. Granted the Motion for Extension of Time filed by the Consumer Groups. Oppositions Due: 01/14/2013. (Dkt No. 06-181 ). Action by: Acting Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Comments Due: 01/14/2013. Reply Comments Due: 02/04/2013. Adopted: 12/21/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-2083). CGB   DA-12-2083A1.doc  DA-12-2083A1.pdf  DA-12-2083A1.txt  

CABLE TELEVISION TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS. Granted in part, the Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Comments in this proceeding. (Dkt No. 12-217 ). Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Reply Comments Due: 01/25/2013. Adopted: 12/21/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-2081). MB   DA-12-2081A1.doc  DA-12-2081A1.pdf  DA-12-2081A1.txt  

DATA QUALITY ACT COMPLAINT BY CYNTHIA FRANKLIN. The Commission affirmed OET's denial of a Data Quality Act Complaint filed by Cynthia Franklin. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 12/20/2012 by ORDER. (FCC No. 12-165). OET   FCC-12-165A1.docx  FCC-12-165A1.pdf  FCC-12-165A1.txt  

TED HUDACKO ON REQUEST FOR INSPECTION OF RECORDS. Affirmed the Bureau's decision on a Freedom Of Information Act request filed by Ted Hudacko. Denied the University's Application for Review. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 12/18/2012 by MO&O. (FCC No. 12-158). OGC   FCC-12-158A1.doc  FCC-12-158A1.pdf  FCC-12-158A1.txt  

ERRATUM - JOINT PETITION OF PRICE CAP HOLDING COMPANIES FOR CONVERSION OF AVERAGE SCHEDULE AFFILIATES TO PRICE CAP REGULATION AND FOR LIMITED WAIVER RELIEF, CONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES, TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 2; ET AL. Issued an Erratum correcting Order, FCC 12-154, released December 13, 2012. (Dkt No. 12-63 ). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau by ERRATUM. WCB   DOC-318125A1.doc  DOC-318125A1.pdf  DOC-318125A1.txt  

IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS IN THE 800 MHZ BAND. Postponed the 800 MHz rebanding financial reconciliation "true-up" date from December 31, 2012 to July 1, 2013, et al. (Dkt No. 02-55 ). Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Adopted: 12/21/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-2070). PSHSB   DA-12-2070A1.doc  DA-12-2070A1.pdf  DA-12-2070A1.txt  

RURAL HEALTH CARE SUPPORT MECHANISM. The Commission launches the Healthcare Connect Fund to expand health care provider access to broadband and foster state and regional broadband health care networks, and creates a Skilled Nursing Facility Pilot Program. (Dkt No. 02-60 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 12/12/2012 by R&O. (FCC No. 12-150). WCB   FCC-12-150A1.doc  FCC-12-150A2.pdf  FCC-12-150A3.pdf  FCC-12-150A4.pdf  FCC-12-150A5.pdf  FCC-12-150A6.pdf  FCC-12-150A1.pdf  FCC-12-150A1.txt  FCC-12-150A2.txt  FCC-12-150A3.txt  FCC-12-150A4.txt  FCC-12-150A5.txt  FCC-12-150A6.txt  

LIFELINE AND LINK UP REFORM AND MODERNIZATION. Granted several petitions for a limited waiver of sections 54.407(d), 54.410(b)(2)(ii), 54.410(c)(2)(ii) and 54.410(e) similar to that previously granted by the WCB to allow more time for those states to implement a process. (Dkt No. 11-42 ). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 12/21/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-2062). WCB   DA-12-2062A1.doc  DA-12-2062A1.pdf  DA-12-2062A1.txt