fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 26 No. 239
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



December 13, 2007


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Report No: TEL-01214 Released: 12/13/2007. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 07-4964). IB. Contact: (202) 418-1460  DA-07-4964A1.pdf

Report No: 46632 Released: 12/13/2007. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-278868A2.txt  DOC-278868A1.pdf

Report No: 26632 Released: 12/13/2007. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-278867A2.txt  DOC-278867A1.pdf

Released: 12/13/2007. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0310  DOC-278895A1.pdf  DOC-278895A1.txt

Released: 12/13/2007. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 2). OMD. Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0310  DOC-278896A1.pdf  DOC-278896A1.txt

Report No: NCD-1528 Released: 12/13/2007. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-278894A1.doc  DOC-278894A1.pdf  DOC-278894A1.txt

Released: 12/13/2007. COMMENT SOUGHT ON TRACFONE WIRELESS' PETITIONS FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER IN DELAWARE AND NEW HAMPSHIRE. (DA No. 07-4982). (Dkt No 96-45). Comments Due: 01/14/2008. Reply Comments Due: 01/29/2008. WCB. Contact: Jennifer McKee at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-07-4982A1.doc  DA-07-4982A1.pdf  DA-07-4982A1.txt

Released: 12/13/2007. COMMENT SOUGHT ON VIRGIN MOBILE PETITIONS FOR FORBEARANCE AND FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER IN NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA AND VIRGINIA. (DA No. 07-4983). (Dkt No 96-45). Comments Due: 01/14/2008. Reply Comments Due: 01/29/2008. WCB. Contact: Jennifer McKee at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-07-4983A1.doc  DA-07-4983A1.pdf  DA-07-4983A1.txt

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TEXTS

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MARCKENSON BAZILE. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $1,450 to Marckenson Bazile for operation of an unlicensed radio transmitter. Action by: Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/11/2007 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 07-4938). EB  DA-07-4938A1.doc  DA-07-4938A1.pdf  DA-07-4938A1.txt

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TESTIMONY

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TESTIMONY OF CHAIRMAN KEVIN J. MARTIN BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE & TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES SENATE by Testimony. OCM  DOC-278904A1.pdf  DOC-278904A1.txt

TESTIMONY OF COMMISSIONER JONATHAN S. ADELSTEIN BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE & TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES SENATE by Testimony. CMMR  DOC-278905A1.pdf  DOC-278905A1.txt

TESTIMONY OF COMMISSIONER DEBORAH TAYLOR TATE BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE & TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES SENATE by Testimony. CMMR  DOC-278910A1.doc  DOC-278910A1.pdf  DOC-278910A1.txt

TESTIMONY OF ROBERT M. MCDOWELL, BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE & TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES SENATE by Testimony. CMMR  DOC-278913A1.pdf  DOC-278913A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED DECEMBER 12, 2007, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 238:

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NEWS RELEASES

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JOINT STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL J. COPPS AND COMMISSIONER JONATHAN S. ADELSTEIN. STMT. News Media Contact: Rick Chessen at (202) 418-2000 or Rudy Brioche at (202)418-2300 CMMR  DOC-278897A1.doc  DOC-278897A1.pdf  DOC-278897A1.txt

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Released: 12/12/2007. COMMENTS INVITED ON APPLICATION OF CONNECT AMERICA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 07-4972). (Dkt No 07-285). Comments Due: 12/27/2007. 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-07-4972A1.doc  DA-07-4972A1.pdf  DA-07-4972A1.txt

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ERRATUM - CIRCLE BROADCASTING OF AMERICA, INC. Issued an Erratum correcting Letter, DA 07-4026, released September 25, 2007. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by ERRATUM. (DA No. 07-4974). MB  DOC-278893A1.doc  DOC-278893A1.pdf  DOC-278893A1.txt

REQUESTS FOR REVIEW OF DECISIONS OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR BY BERKMONT COMMUNICTIONS CORPORATION, ET AL. Granted the request for refund of late filing fees for filers listed in the Appendix. (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 12/12/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-4971). WCB  DA-07-4971A1.doc  DA-07-4971A1.pdf  DA-07-4971A1.txt

FEDERAL-STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE, BRISTOL BAY CELLULAR PARTNERSHIP, PETITION FOR WAIVER OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION'S RULES CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND. Granted the Petition for Waiver. (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 12/12/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-4965). WCB  DA-07-4965A1.doc  DA-07-4965A1.pdf  DA-07-4965A1.txt

REQUESTS FOR REVIEW OF DECISIONS OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR BY ADVANCED EDUCATION SERVICES, ET AL., SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT MECHANISM. Granted the Requests for Review as listed in the Appendix. (Dkt No. 02-6). Action by: Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 12/12/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-4973). WCB  DA-07-4973A1.doc  DA-07-4973A1.pdf  DA-07-4973A1.txt

SERVICE RULES FOR ADVANCED WIRELESS SERVICES IN THE 2155-2175 MHZ BAND. Denied the Request to Extend Comment Deadline. (Dkt No. 07-195). Action by: Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Comments Due: 12/14/2007. Reply Comments Due: 01/14/2008. Adopted: 12/12/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-4977). WTB  DA-07-4977A1.doc  DA-07-4977A1.pdf  DA-07-4977A1.txt