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Licensees that are considering merger, reorganization or other
ownership transactions should take steps to ensure that they are in
compliance with Section 310(d) of the Communications Act and the
Commission's rules regarding assignments and transfers of control of
FCC licenses and permits.
Section 310(d) states:
No construction permit or station license, or any rights thereunder, shall
be
transferred, assigned, or disposed of in any manner, voluntarily or
involuntarily, directly or indirectly, or by transfer of control of any
corporation holding such permit or license, to any person except upon
application to the Commission and upon finding by the Commission that the
public interest, convenience, and necessity will be served thereby.
47 U.S.C. § 310(d).
The specific requirements implementing Section 310(d) and the process
for obtaining any necessary FCC authority are explained in the
Commission's rules for each radio service. Licensees are encouraged to
consult these rules before closing on transactions. Failure to obtain
FCC authority prior to consummating assignments and transfers of
control may result in enforcement action.
Recent Enforcement Actions
Broadcast
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06-03-2011
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David Carus & Associates
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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03-28-2011
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Hanmi Broadcasting, Inc., WPBC(AM), Decatur, Georgia
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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10-04-2010
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Peconic Public Broadcasting
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(ERRATUM)
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10-04-2010
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Long Island University Public Radio Network
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(ERRATUM)
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10-01-2010
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Peconic Public Broadcasting, WLIU(FM), Southampton, NY
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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10-01-2010
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Long Island University Public Radio Network, WLIU(FM), Southampton, NY
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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09-10-2010
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Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
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(NAL)
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03-18-2010
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Birach Broadcasting Corporation, WMJH(AM), Rockford, Michigan
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(NAL & ORDER)
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03-18-2010
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Birach Broadcasting Corporation, WMFN(AM), Zeeland, Michigan
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(NAL & ORDER)
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02-17-2009
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Tama Broadcasting, Inc., D.B. Zwirn & Co., L.P.
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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08-06-2008
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Sunshine Broadcasters, Inc.
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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11-21-2006
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Kenneth Wayne Diebel, KHMB(FM), Hamburg, Arkansas
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(ORDER &
CONSENT DECREE)
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05-13-2005
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Family Broadcasting, Inc.
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(INITIAL DECISION
ON REMAND)
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01-15-2005
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Radio & Investments, Inc., KFRA(AM), Franklin, Louisiana
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(ORDER &
CONSENT DECREE)
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06-25-2004
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Middle Georgia Communications, Inc., WMGZ(FM), Eatonton, Georgia
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(ERRATUM)
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06-21-2004
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Middle Georgia Communications, Inc., WMGZ(FM), Eatonton, Georgia
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(ORDER &
CONSENT DECREE)
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11-04-2003
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Radio Moultrie, Inc., WMGA(AM), Moultrie, Georgia
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(ORDER OF
REVOCATION)
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11-26-2002
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Radio Moultrie, Inc., WMGA(AM), Moultrie, Georgia
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(ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND
NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR HEARING)
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01-28-2002
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Citicasters Licenses, Inc.
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(M.O.&O.)
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04-04-2001
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Citicasters Co.
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(FORFEITURE ORDER)
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03-15-2001
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K.I.D.S. - TV6, K06MU, Big Bear Lake, CA
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(FORFEITURE ORDER)
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02-13-2001
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Citicasters Co.
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(NAL)
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12-20-2000
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Bear Valley Broadcasting, Inc., K06MU, Big Bear Lake, CA
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(FORFEITURE ORDER)
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10-20-2000
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K.I.D.S. - TV6, K06MU, Big Bear Lake, CA
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(NAL)
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10-20-2000
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Bear Valley Broadcasting, Inc., K06MU, Big Bear Lake, CA
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(NAL)
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08-03-2000
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Stone/Collins Communications, Inc.
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(NAL)
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07-14-2000
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Kevin Hackler, KSRW(FM), Childress, Texas
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(NAL)
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07-14-2000
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Kenneth Paul Harris, Sr., KSRW(FM), Childress, Texas
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(NAL)
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06-28-2000
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Robert J. Raide and Radio Corporation, WKRH(FM), Minetto, NY
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(ORDER)
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03-24-2000
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KANZA, Inc.
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(ORDER)
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Wireless
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05-31-2019
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Nutrien, Ltd.
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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05-15-2019
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Constellation Club Parent, Inc.
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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02-07-2019
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Lexington Coal Company, LLC
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(NAL)
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11-14-2018
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San Isabel Telecom, Inc.
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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08-28-2018
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Marriott International, Inc.
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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08-15-2016
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Soo Line Corporation
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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03-13-2014
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Skybeam Acquisition Corporation and Digis, LLC
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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06-03-2013
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Towerstream Corporation
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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01-13-2012
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BASF SE and BASF CORPORATION
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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12-14-2011
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Rio Tinto America Inc. and Alcan Corporation
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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10-13-2011
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NobelTel, LLC
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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08-12-2011
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EDS Spectrum Corporation, Hewlett-Packard Company
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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08-11-2011
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Miller Communications, LLC, Red Hill, GA
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(FORFEITURE ORDER)
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04-18-2011
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AST Telecom, LLC d/b/a Blue Sky Communications
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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02-08-2011
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Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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12-13-2010
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Delta Air Lines, Inc.
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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11-08-2010
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Shared Data Networks, LLC
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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01-04-2010
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Shop at Home Holdings, Inc.
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(NAL)
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12-14-2009
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BNSF Railway Company
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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05-14-2009
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ARINC, Inc.
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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03-31-2009
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Hughes Communications, Inc.
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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12-02-2008
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Fox Television Holdings, Inc.
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(NAL)
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11-05-2008
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SkyPort Global Communications, Inc.
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(NAL)
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09-05-2008
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Wireless Telecommunications, Inc.
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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08-15-2008
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GE MDS LLC
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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08-14-2008
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OP LLC, TVCC One Six Holdings LLC
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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07-02-2008
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Atlantic Aviation FBO Holdings LLC
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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11-20-2007
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Spectracom, LLC
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(FORFEITURE ORDER)
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07-11-2007
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Covad Communications Group, Inc.
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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01-03-2007
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Newcomm Wireless Services, Inc.
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(ORDER &
CONSENT DECREE)
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11-13-2006
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Spectracom, LLC
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(NAL)
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11-07-2004
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Ronald Brasher et al.
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(DECISION)
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04-28-2004
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Weblink Wireless I, L.P., Metrocall Holdings, Inc.
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(ORDER &
CONSENT DECREE)
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01-16-2002
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Enron Corp.
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(ORDER)
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05-08-2001
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Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
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(M.O.&O.)
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04-23-2001
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Waste Management Holdings, Inc.
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(M.O.&O.)
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04-06-2001
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ONEOK, Inc. d/b/a Oklahoma Natural Gas Co.
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(M.O.&O.)
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04-06-2001
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ENOGEX, Inc. and TRANSOK, Inc.
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(M.O.&O.)
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03-26-2001
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Xcel Energy Inc.
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(M.O.&O.)
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02-05-2001
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Community News, LLC
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(M.O.&O.)
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01-31-2001
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Kenergy Corp.
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(M.O.&O.)
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12-29-2000
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Wisconsin Energy Corporation
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(M.O.&O.)
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09-15-2000
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LG&E Energy Corp.
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(M.O.&O.)
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08-30-2000
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Firstenergy Corp., et al.
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(ORDER)
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08-29-2000
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Ronald Brasher, Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, et al
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(ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE,
HEARING DESIGNATION ORDER
& NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR HEARING)
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08-23-2000
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Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
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(M.O.&O.)
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07-27-2000
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Enserch Corporation
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(FORFEITURE ORDER)
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06-05-2000
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Roadrunner Transportation, Inc., Dynamex Operations East, Inc., City Courier, Inc., Eastside/Westside, Inc.
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(FORFEITURE ORDER)
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05-19-2000
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International Business Machines
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(ORDER)
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04-24-2000
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Arvada Excavating Company, Inc., WPIM675, Denver, Colorado
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(FORFEITURE ORDER)
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Telecom
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12-14-2018
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Business Network Long Distance, Inc., Communications Network Billing, Inc., Integrated Services, Inc., Multiline Long Distance, Inc., Nationwide Long Distance Service, Inc., Network Service Billing, Inc.
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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05-08-2018
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Clarity Telecom, LLC d/b/a Vast Broadband
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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10-30-2017
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Securus Technologies, Inc., et al.
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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06-08-2017
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Advanced Tel, Inc.
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(FORFEITURE ORDER)
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12-01-2014
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Associated Telecommunications Management Services, LLC, BLC Acquisition Group, LLC, Bellerud Acquisition Group, LLC, Ganoco Acquisition Group, LLC, Lifeconnex Acquisition Group, LLC, Triarch Acquisition Group, LLC, SCTxLink Acquisition Group, LLC, DialTone & More Acquisition Group, LLC, Ren-Tel Acquisition Group, LLC
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(FORFEITURE ORDER)
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02-07-2013
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Amvensys Capital Group, LLC
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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01-24-2013
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StanaCard, LLC
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(NAL)
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12-04-2012
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One World Telecom, LLC
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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05-04-2012
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InterMetro Communications, Inc.
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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02-14-2012
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Hawaiian Telcom, Inc.
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(NAL)
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12-14-2011
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Windstream Iowa Communications, Inc.
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(NAL)
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12-07-2011
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Tricom USA, Inc.
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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03-30-2009
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SkyPort Global Communications, Inc.
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(FORFEITURE ORDER)
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03-06-2008
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U.S. Wireless Data, Inc.
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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12-06-2007
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Satamatics, Inc.
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(NAL)
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09-24-2007
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Rally Capital, LLC
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(NAL)
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12-12-2003
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One Call Internet, Inc.
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(ORDER &
CONSENT DECREE)
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Other Helpful Materials
Fact Sheet ``Questions and Answers Regarding Private Wireless
Licensees' Obligations Under Section 310(d) of the Communications Act
of 1934''
Fact Sheet ``Erratum to Questions and Answers Regarding Private Wireless
Licensees' Obligations Under Section 310(d) of the Communications Act
of 1934''
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