(Moderator's Note: FCC Part 97 Amateur Radio actions are preceded by "+".)



Daily Digest

Vol. 30 No. 43 March
04, 2011
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE MARCH 3, 2011, COMMISSION
MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC TAKES ACTION TO HELP STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND BROADBAND AND OTHER
COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN NATIVE NATIONS. Renewed focus on
initiatives that will help expand access to vital communications,
including broadband, wireless and radio services in the communities
across the United States. News Release. (Dkt No 11-0040 09-0052 11-0041
). Adopted: 03/03/2011. News Media Contact: Dan Rumelt at (202)
418-7512, WTB CGB MB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304981A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304981A2.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304981A3.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304981A4.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304981A5.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304981A6.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304981A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304981A2.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304981A3.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304981A4.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304981A5.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304981A6.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304981A1.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304981A2.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304981A3.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304981A4.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304981A5.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304981A6.txt


FCC TAKES A FRESH LOOK AT ITS RETRANSMISSION CONSENT RULES IN LIGHT OF
RECENT CONSUMER TELEVISION DISRUPTIONS. News Release. (Dkt No 10-71 ).
Adopted: 03/03/2011. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165,
email: MB . Contact Diana Sokolow at (202)
418-0588, email:
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305001A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305001A2.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305001A3.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305001A4.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305001A5.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305001A6.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305001A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305001A2.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305001A3.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305001A4.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305001A5.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305001A6.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305001A1.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305001A2.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305001A3.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305001A4.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305001A5.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305001A6.txt


FCC PROPOSES COMPREHENSIVELY REFORMING AND MODERNIZING LIFELINE/LINK
UP. News Release. (Dkt No 96-45 03-109 ). Adopted: 03/03/2011. News
Media Contact: Mark Wigfield at (202) 418-0253, email:
WCB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304990A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304990A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304990A1.txt


SEPARATE STATEMENTS -- FCC PROPOSES COMPREHENSIVELY REFORMING AND
MODERNIZING LIFELINE/LINK UP. Separate statements of Chairman
Genachowski and Commissioners Copps, McDowell, Clyburn and Baker. News
Release. Adopted: 03/03/2011 WCB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305002A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305002A2.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305002A3.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305002A4.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305002A5.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305002A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305002A2.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305002A3.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305002A4.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305002A5.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305002A1.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305002A2.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305002A3.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305002A4.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305002A5.txt

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: SAT-00763 Released: 03/04/2011. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION.
(DA No. 11-433) Actions Taken. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY:
(202) 418-2555
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...A-11-433A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...A-11-433A1.txt


Report No: SAT-00762 Released: 03/04/2011. POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION
Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing. IB . Contact: (202)
418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305008A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305008A1.txt


Report No: TEL-01485S Released: 03/04/2011. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB . Contact: (202) 418-0270
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305007A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305007A1.txt


Report No: 4209 Released: 03/04/2011. MEDIA BUREAU ACTIONS. MB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304992A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304992A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304992A1.txt


Report No: 47436 Released: 03/04/2011. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304964A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304964A2.txt


Report No: 0334 Released: 03/04/2011. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE
PETITIONS. MB . Contact: (202) 418-7200
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304998A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304998A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304998A1.txt


Report No: 27436 Released: 03/04/2011. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304963A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304963A2.txt


Released: 03/04/2011. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT
PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 2). OMD .
Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304997A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304997A1.txt


Released: 03/04/2011. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT
PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 2). OMD .
Contact: Jason Lewis at (202) 418-0300
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305000A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305000A1.txt


Released: 03/04/2011. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB .
Contact: (202) 418-0270
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305012A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305012A1.txt


Released: 03/04/2011. NOTICE OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATION
GRANTED. (DA No. 11-434). (Dkt No 11-11 ). WCB . Contact: Tracey
Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...A-11-434A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...A-11-434A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...A-11-434A1.txt


Released: 03/04/2011. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB .
Contact: (202) 418-0270
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304969A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304969A1.txt


Released: 03/04/2011. FCC TO HOLD TOWNHALL MEETING AT CSUN CONFERENCE
IN SAN DIEGO, THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY COMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO
PROGRAMMING ACCESSIBILITY ACT. (DA No. 11-428). CGB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...A-11-428A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...A-11-428A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...A-11-428A1.txt

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COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC. Granted the petition. Action by:
Senior Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/03/2011
by MO&O. (DA No. 11-429). MB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...A-11-429A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...A-11-429A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...A-11-429A1.txt


FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, LAKE BROWNWOOD AND EARLY TEXAS. Amended the
FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. RM-11573 09-181
). Action by: Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted:
03/02/2011 by R&O. (DA No. 11-419). MB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...A-11-419A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...A-11-419A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...A-11-419A1.txt


AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES GOVERNING CERTAIN AVIATION GROUND
STATION EQUIPMENT, ET AL. Seek comment on an additional proposal,
which will help aircraft avoid potential collisions with antenna
structures and other obstacles. (Dkt No. 10-61 RM-11596 ). Action by:
the Commission. Adopted: 02/22/2011 by FNPRM. (FCC No. 11-25). WTB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-25A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-25A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-25A1.txt


+ AMENDMENT OF THE AMATEUR SERVICE RULES TO FACILITATE USE OF SPREAD
+ SPECTRUM COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES. Amended the rules in this
+ proceeding. (Dkt No. RM-11325 10-62 ). Action by: the Commission.
+ Adopted: 02/22/2011 by R&O. (FCC No. 11-22). WTB
+ http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-22A1.doc
+ http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-22A1.pdf
+ http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-22A1.txt



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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MARCH 3, 2011, DID NOT APPEAR IN
DIGEST NO. 42:

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FCC CHAIRMAN GENACHOWSKI TAKES STEPS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO BROADBAND
AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES FOR ALL AMERICANS. The FCC, under the
leadership of Chairman Julius Genachowski, this week took a series of
steps to expand access and opportunity to broadband and
telecommunications services across the nation. News Release OWPD .
Contact Robert Kenny at (202) 418-0506, email:
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305005A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305005A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-305005A1.txt

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Released: 03/03/2011. FCC SEEKS COMMENT REGARDING POSSIBLE REVISION
OR ELIMINATION OF RULES UNDER THE REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY ACT, 5 U.S.C.
610. (DA No. 11-412). (Dkt No 09-229 ). OCBO . Contact: Carolyn
Fleming Williams at (202) 418-0990 or visit www.fcc.gov/ocbo
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...A-11-412A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...A-11-412A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...A-11-412A1.txt


Report No: NCD-1960 Released: 03/03/2011. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU
SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY PLAINS COOPERATIVE
TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION. WCB . Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202)
418-2325, email: , TTY: (202) 418-0484
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304985A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304985A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-304985A1.txt

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AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES RELATED TO RETRANSMISSION CONSENT.
FCC Takes a fresh look at its retransmission consent rules in light of
recent consumer television disruptions. (Dkt No. 10-71 ). Action by:
the Commission. Adopted: 03/03/2011 by NPRM. (FCC No. 11-31). MB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-31A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-31A2.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-31A3.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-31A4.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-31A5.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-31A6.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-31A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-31A2.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-31A3.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-31A4.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-31A5.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-31A6.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-31A1.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-31A2.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-31A3.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-31A4.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-31A5.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-31A6.txt


POLICIES TO PROMOTE RURAL RADIO SERVICE AND TO STREAMLINE ALLOTMENT AND
ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURES. The FCC acted on several regulatory items to
strengthen and expand communications services to Native Nations and
their communities. (Dkt No. 09-52 ). Action by: the Commission.
Adopted: 03/03/2011 by R&O/NPRM. (FCC No. 11-28). MB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-28A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-28A2.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-28A3.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-28A4.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-28A5.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-28A6.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-28A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-28A2.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-28A3.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-28A4.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-28A5.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-28A6.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-28A1.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-28A2.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-28A3.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-28A4.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-28A5.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-28A6.txt


CGG VERITAS LAND, INC. Denied the application for review. Action by:
the Commission. Adopted: 02/22/2011 by MO&O. (FCC No. 11-24). WTB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-24A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-24A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-24A1.txt


MARITEL, INC. AND MOBEX NETWORK SERVICES, LLC. Denied the petition
for reconsideration. (Dkt No. RM-10743 04-257 ). Action by: the
Commission. Adopted: 02/22/2011 by Order on Reconsideration. (FCC No.
11-23). WTB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-23A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-23A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-23A1.txt


IMPROVING COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES FOR NATIVE NATIONS BY PROMOTING
GREATER UTILIZATION OF SPECTRUM OVER TRIBAL LANDS. The Commission
adopts a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to explore a range of
recommendations to help close the wireless gap on Tribal Lands. (Dkt No.
11-40 ). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 03/03/2011 by NPRM. (FCC
No. 11-29). MB WTB
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-29A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-29A2.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-29A3.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-29A4.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-29A5.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-29A6.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-29A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-29A2.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-29A3.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-29A4.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-29A5.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-29A6.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-29A1.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-29A2.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-29A3.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-29A4.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-29A5.txt
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...CC-11-29A6.txt