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

Vol. 26 No. 240
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



December 14, 2007


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Report No: SAT-00488 Released: 12/14/2007. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION ACTIONS TAKEN. (DA No. 07-5001). IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555.  DA-07-5001A1.pdf

Report No: TEL-01215S Released: 12/14/2007. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-278938A1.pdf

Report No: TEL-01216NS Released: 12/14/2007. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0270  DOC-278939A1.pdf

Report No: SAT-00489 Released: 12/14/2007. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555.  DOC-278947A1.pdf

Report No: IHF-00080 Released: 12/14/2007. INTERNATIONAL HIGH FREQUENCY RE: ACTIONS TAKEN. IB. Contact: Tom Polzin at (202) 418-2148, email: tpolzin@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-278936A1.pdf

Report No: IHF-00081 Released: 12/14/2007. INTERNATIONAL HIGH FREQUENCY RE: ACTIONS TAKEN. IB. Contact: Tom Polzin at (202) 418-2148, email: tpolzin@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-278937A1.pdf

Report No: 0234 Released: 12/14/2007. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-278924A1.doc  DOC-278924A1.pdf  DOC-278924A1.txt

Report No: 46633 Released: 12/14/2007. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-278901A2.txt  DOC-278901A1.pdf

Report No: 26633 Released: 12/14/2007. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-278900A2.txt  DOC-278900A1.pdf

Released: 12/14/2007. PROPOSED FIRST QUARTER 2008 UNIVERSAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTION FACTOR. (DA No. 07-5007). (Dkt No 96-45). OMD. Contact: Kim Yee at (202) 418-0805, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-07-5007A1.doc  DA-07-5007A1.pdf  DA-07-5007A1.txt

Released: 12/14/2007. NOTICE OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED. (DA No. 07-4958). (Dkt No 07-247). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Kimberly Jackson at (202) 418-7393  DA-07-4958A1.doc  DA-07-4958A1.pdf  DA-07-4958A1.txt

Released: 12/14/2007. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF NTS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. TO XFONE, INC. (DA No. 07-5005). (Dkt No 07-272). Comments Due: 12/28/2007. Reply Comments Due: 01/04/2008. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809  DA-07-5005A1.doc  DA-07-5005A1.pdf  DA-07-5005A1.txt

Released: 12/14/2007. COMMENTS INVITED ON APPLICATION OF COMCAST PHONE OF MARYLAND, LLC D/B/A COMCAST DIGITAL PHONE TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 07-4986). (Dkt No 07-276). Comments Due: 12/31/2007. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: Carmell.Weathers@fcc.gov or Kimberly Jackson at (202) 418-7393, email: Kimberly.Jackson@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-07-4986A1.doc  DA-07-4986A1.pdf  DA-07-4986A1.txt

Report No: CWS-08-17 Released: 12/14/2007. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-278929A1.pdf  DOC-278929A1.txt

Report No: CWS-08-18 Released: 12/14/2007. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-278930A1.pdf  DOC-278930A1.txt

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TEXTS

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LONG DISTANCE CONSOLIDATED BILLING COMPANY. Denied the complaint regarding the unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 12/13/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-4996). CGB  DA-07-4996A1.doc  DA-07-4996A1.pdf  DA-07-4996A1.txt

TELECINCO, INC. Denied petition for reconsideration of the grant of consent for the transfer of control of WORA-TV, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 07-4979). MB  DA-07-4979A1.doc  DA-07-4979A1.pdf  DA-07-4979A1.txt

MALARA BROADCAST GROUP OF DULUTH LICENSEE, LLC. Denied informal objection to grant of renewal for KDLH-TV, Duluth, Minnesota. Renewal remains pending. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 07-4981). MB  DA-07-4981A1.doc  DA-07-4981A1.pdf  DA-07-4981A1.txt

SUNFLOWER BROADCASTING, INC. Granted in part request for waiver of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's rules, the main studio rule, with respect to KBSL-TV, Goodland, Kansas. Action by: Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 07-4980). MB  DA-07-4980A1.doc  DA-07-4980A1.pdf  DA-07-4980A1.txt

PHILIP E. KUHLMAN AND ELLEN N. KUHLMAN, ASSIGNORS AND THE RAIN BROADCASTING, INC., ASSIGNEE. Adopted Consent Decree in connection with the pending assignment of license application of WYAC-FM, Christiansted, Virgin Islands. by Adopting Order. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 12/13/2007 by MO&O. (DA No. 07-4926). MB  DA-07-4926A1.doc  DA-07-4926A2.doc  DA-07-4926A1.pdf  DA-07-4926A2.pdf  DA-07-4926A1.txt  DA-07-4926A2.txt

MULTICULTURAL RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSEE, LLC/POLYETHNIC BROADCASTING LICENSEE, LLC. Granted applications for renewal of licenses for stations KAZN(AM), Pasadena, California, KAHZ(AM), Pomona, California, and KMRB(AM), San Gabriel, California. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 07-4925). MB  DA-07-4925A1.doc  DA-07-4925A1.pdf  DA-07-4925A1.txt

REQUIREMENTS FOR DIGITAL TELEVISION RECEIVING CAPABILITY. Dismissed the Petition for Waiver filed by Kohler Co. (Dkt No. 07-61). Action by: Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology. Adopted: 12/14/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-4997). OET  DA-07-4997A1.doc  DA-07-4997A1.pdf  DA-07-4997A1.txt

REQUIREMENTS FOR DIGITAL TELEVISION RECEIVING CAPABILITY. Dismissed the Petition for Waiver submitted by Electric Mirror, LLC, seeking a temporary waiver of the digital television (DTV) tuner requirements rules. (Dkt No. 07-62). Action by: Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology. Adopted: 12/14/2007 by ORDER. (DA No. 07-4985). OET  DA-07-4985A1.doc  DA-07-4985A1.pdf  DA-07-4985A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED DECEMBER 13, 2007, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 239:

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Released: 12/13/2007. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR THE TRANSFER OF ASSETS OF ONEEIGHTY NETWORKS, INC. TO ORBITCOM, INC. (DA No. 07-4987). (Dkt No 07-286) STREAMLINED PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 12/27/2007. Reply Comments Due: 01/03/2008. WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson-Parker at (202) 418-1394 or Jodie May at (202) 418-0913  DA-07-4987A1.doc  DA-07-4987A1.pdf  DA-07-4987A1.txt

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MULTICULTURAL RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSEE, LLC. Notified Multicultural Radio Broadcasting Licensee, LLC, licensee of Station KAZN(AM), Pasadena, California, of its Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $12,000 for its repeated and willful violation of the Commission's rule. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/13/2007 by NALF. (DA No. 07-4992). EB  DA-07-4992A1.doc  DA-07-4992A1.pdf  DA-07-4992A1.txt

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TESTIMONY

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TESTIMONY OF FCC COMMISSIONER MICHAEL J. COPPS, U.S. SENATE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE AND TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION OVERSIGHT HEARING, DECEMBER 13, 2007 by Testimony. CMMR  DOC-278931A1.doc  DOC-278931A1.pdf  DOC-278931A1.txt