Communications & Internet Law - Regulations
- Proposed Rule - Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services
Federal Communications Commission
Proposed Rule
Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services,
28400-28407 [E8-11043]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [MB Docket Nos. 07-294; 06-121; 02-277; 04-228, MM Docket Nos. 01-235; 01-317; 00-244; FCC 07-217] In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: This document seeks comment on various proposals to increase participation in the broadcasting industry by new entrants and small businesses, especially minority- and women-owned businesses,... [read document]
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(May 15, 2008) - Rule - Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services,
28361-28370 [E8-11039]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [MB Docket Nos. 07-294; 06-121; 02-277; 04-228, MM Docket Nos. 01-235; 01-317; 00-244; FCC 07-217] In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This document adopts rule changes designed to expand opportunities for participation in the broadcasting industry by new entrants and small businesses, including minority- and women-owned... [read document]
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(May 15, 2008) - Rule - Competitive Networks: Multiunit Premises
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Competitive Networks:
Multiunit Premises,
28049-28057 [E8-10764]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 64 [WT Docket No. 99-217; FCC 08-87] Competitive Networks, Multiunit Premises AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Commission adopts rules prohibiting telecommunications carriers from entering into contracts that would make them the exclusive provider of telecommunications services in residential multiple tenant environments (MTEs), e.g., apartment buildings, condominiums, and cooperatives. The rules also... [read document]
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(May 14, 2008) - Rule - Competitive Networks: Interconnected Voice Over Internet Protocol; Extension of Time to ...
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Competitive Networks:
Interconnected Voice Over Internet Protocol; Extension of Time to Route 711-Dialed Calls,
28057-28059 [E8-10755]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 64 [WC Docket No. 04-36; WT Docket No. 96-198; CG Docket No. 03-123 and CC Docket No. 92-105; DA 08-821] IP-Enabled Services; Implementation of Sections 255 and 251(a)(2) of The Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by The Telecommunications Act of 1996: Access to Telecommunications Service, Telecommunications Equipment and Customer Premises Equipment by Persons With Disabilities; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for... [read document]
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(May 14, 2008) - Proposed Rule - Facilitating the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational ...
Federal Communications Commission
Proposed Rule
Facilitating the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other Advanced Services in the, etc.,
26067-26071 [E8-10105]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 27 [WT Docket Nos. 03-66; 03-67; 02-68; IB Docket No. 02-364; ET Docket No. 00-258; FCC 08-83] Facilitating the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other Advanced Services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690 MHz Bands; Reviewing of the Spectrum Sharing Plan Among Non- Geostationary Satellite Orbit Mobile Satellite Service Systems in the 1.6/2.4 GHz Bands AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice of proposed... [read document]
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(May 7, 2008) - Rule - Facilitating the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other ...
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Facilitating the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other Advanced Services, etc.,
26032-26042 [E8-10099]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 27 [WT Docket Nos. 03-66; 03-67; 02-68; IB Docket No. 02-364; ET Docket No. 00-258; FCC 08-83] Facilitating the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other Advanced Services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690 MHz Bands; Reviewing of the Spectrum Sharing Plan Among Non- Geostationary Satellite Orbit Mobile Satellite Service Systems in the 1.6/2.4 GHz Bands AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule;... [read document]
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(May 7, 2008) - Rule - Hearing Aid-Compatible Mobile Handsets: Petition of American National Standards ...
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Hearing Aid-Compatible Mobile Handsets:
Petition of American National Standards Institute Accredited Standards Committee C63 (EMC) ANSI ASC C63,
25566-25591 [E8-9855]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Parts 0, 20, 68 [WT Docket No. 07-250; FCC 08-68; FCC 08-117] Hearing Aid-Compatible Mobile Handsets, Petition of American National Standards Institute Accredited Standards Committee C63 (EMC) ANSI ASC C63\TM\ AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopts various proposals to amend its hearing aid compatibility policies and requirements pertaining to wireless services,... [read document]
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(May 6, 2008) - Rule - Ancillary Terrestrial Components in the 1.6/2.4 GHz Big LEO Bands
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Ancillary Terrestrial Components in the 1.6/2.4 GHz Big LEO Bands,
25591-25592 [E8-10095]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 25 [IB Docket No. 07-253; FCC 08-98] Ancillary Terrestrial Components in the 1.6/2.4 GHz Big LEO Bands AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: Currently, Globalstar, Inc. (Globalstar) operates a Mobile- Satellite Service (MSS) system in the 1610-1626.5 MHz band (Big LEO L- band) and the 2483.5-2500 MHz band (Big LEO S-band). Globalstar, a code division multiple access (CDMA) system, is authorized to operate an... [read document]
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(May 6, 2008) - Rule - Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals; Implementation of the Satellite Home ...
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals; Implementation of the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999:
Local Broadcast Signal Carriage Issues and Retransmission Consent Issues,
24502-24508 [E8-9739]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 76 [CS Docket No. 00-96; FCC 08-86] Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals; Implementation of the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999: Local Broadcast Signal Carriage Issues and Retransmission Consent Issues AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The actions taken in this document represent another step in the Commission's ongoing efforts to complete the transition from analog to digital... [read document]
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(May 4, 2008) - Proposed Rule - Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals; Implementation of the ...
Federal Communications Commission
Proposed Rule
Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals; Implementation of the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999:
Local Broadcast Signal Carriage Issues and Retransmission Consent Issues,
24515-24519 [E8-9747]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 76 [CS Docket No. 00-96; FCC 08-86] Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals; Implementation of the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999: Local Broadcast Signal Carriage Issues and Retransmission Consent Issues AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: This document seeks comment on the application of the statutory requirement for nondiscriminatory treatment in carriage of standard definition... [read document]
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(May 4, 2008) - Rule - Amendment of Various Rules Affecting Wireless Services
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Amendment of Various Rules Affecting Wireless Services,
24180-24184 [E8-9752]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Parts 24 and 27 [WT Docket No. 03-264; FCC 08-85] Amendment of Various Rules Affecting Wireless Services AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopts certain amendments to its rules governing radiated power limits for broadband Personal Communications Services in the 1850-1915/1930-1995 MHz bands (PCS) and certain Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) in the... [read document]
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(May 1, 2008) - Rule - Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with ...
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities:
Request for Stay Pending Judicial Review,
21843-21844 [E8-8793]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 64 [CG Docket No. 03-123; DA 08-312] Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; Request for Stay Pending Judicial Review AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule; stay of effectiveness. SUMMARY: In this document, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (Bureau) grants a request to stay the effectiveness of paragraphs 95 and 96 of the 2007 TRS Cost... [read document]
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(April 22, 2008) - Rule - Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with ...
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, etc.,
21252-21259 [E8-8597]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 64 [CG Docket No. 03-123 and WC Docket No. 05-196; FCC 08-78] Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals With Hearing and Speech Disabilities; E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission adopts emergency call handling requirements for Internet-based telecommunications relay service (TRS) providers.... [read document]
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(April 20, 2008) - Rule - IP-Enabled Services: Implementation of Sections 255 and 251(a)(2) of the Communications ...
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
IP-Enabled Services:
Implementation of Sections 255 and 251(a)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, etc.,
21251-21252 [E8-8596]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Parts 6 and 64 [WC Docket No. 04-36, CG Docket No. 03-123, WT Docket No. 96-198 and CC Docket No. 92-105; FCC 07-110] IP-Enabled Services; Implementation of Sections 255 and 251(a)(2) of The Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by The Telecommunications Act of 1996: Access to Telecommunications Service, Telecommunications Equipment and Customer Premises Equipment by Persons with Disabilities; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech... [read document]
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(April 20, 2008) - Rule - Radio Broadcasting Services; Ash Fork and Paulden, Arizona
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Radio Broadcasting Services; Ash Fork and Paulden, Arizona,
20840 [E8-8087]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [DA 08-738; MB Docket No. 07-220; RM-11403] Radio Broadcasting Services; Ash Fork and Paulden, AZ AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Audio Division, at the request of Sierra H Broadcasting, Inc., allots FM Channel 259A in lieu of vacant FM Channel 267A at Ash Fork, Arizona, and allots FM Channel 228C3 in lieu of vacant FM Channel 268C3 at Paulden, Arizona. Channel 259A can be allotted at Ash Fork, Arizona,... [read document]
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(April 16, 2008) - Rule - Radio Broadcasting Services; Clayton, Oklahoma
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Radio Broadcasting Services; Clayton, Oklahoma,
20841 [E8-8086]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [DA 08-736; MB Docket No. 07-227; RM-11405] Radio Broadcasting Services; Clayton, OK AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: At the request of North Texas Radio Group, L.P., licensee of Station KFYZ-FM, Channel 241A, Bennington, Oklahoma, the Audio Division grants the petition for rule making requesting the substitution of Channel 262A for vacant Channel 241A at Clayton, Oklahoma to accommodate a hybrid minor... [read document]
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(April 16, 2008) - Proposed Rule - Radio Broadcasting Services; Basin, WY
Federal Communications Commission
Proposed Rule
Radio Broadcasting Services; Basin, WY,
20005 [E8-7883]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [DA 08-737; MB Docket No. 08-43; RM-11420] Radio Broadcasting Services; Basin, Wyoming AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: This document requests comments on a petition for rulemaking filed by White Park Broadcasting, Inc., requesting the allotment of Channel 3000C3 at Basin, Wyoming, as the community's second local aural transmission service. Channel 300C3 can be allotted at Basin, Wyoming, without a site... [read document]
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(April 13, 2008) - Rule - Rural Health Care Support Mechanism
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Rural Health Care Support Mechanism,
19437-19438 [E8-7635]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 54 [WC Docket No. 02-60, FCC 08-47] Rural Health Care Support Mechanism AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule; petition for reconsideration. SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission grants American Telemedicine Association's (ATA) Petition for Reconsideration in part and extends for three years the Commission's prior determination to grandfather those health care providers who were eligible under the Commission's definition... [read document]
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(April 9, 2008) - Rule - Fixed Microwave Services; Correction
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Fixed Microwave Services; Correction,
18443 [E8-7008]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 101 Fixed Microwave Services CFR Correction In Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 80 to End, revised as of October 1, 2007, in Sec. 101.113, on page 660, the following two entries are reinstated in numerical order in the table in paragraph (a): Sec. 101.113 Transmitter power limitations. (a) * * * Maximum allowable EIRP \1,2\ Frequency band (MHz) Fixed \1\ ,\2\ (dBW) Mobile (dBW) * * * * * 71,000-76,000\13\ +55 +55 81,000-86,000\13\... [read document]
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(April 2, 2008) - Proposed Rule - Radio Broadcasting Services: Evart, Ludington, Pentwater, and Manistee, Michigan
Federal Communications Commission
Proposed Rule
Radio Broadcasting Services:
Evart, Ludington, Pentwater, and Manistee, Michigan,
18252-18253 [E8-6658]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [DA 08-568; MB Docket No. 08-26; RM-11418] Radio Broadcasting Services; Evart, Ludington, Pentwater, and Manistee, MI AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: This document sets forth a proposal to amend the FM Table of Allotments. The Commission requests comment on a petition filed by Roy E. Henderson. Petitioner proposes the allotment of Channel 274A at Evart, Michigan, as a first local service. Channel 274A... [read document]
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(April 1, 2008) - Rule - DTV Consumer Education Initiative
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
DTV Consumer Education Initiative,
16763-16764 [E8-6683]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Parts 15, 27, 54, 73 and 76 [MB Docket No. 07-148; FCC 08-56] DTV Consumer Education Initiative AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule; announcement of effective date. SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved, for a period of six months under its emergency processing rules (5 CFR 1320.13), the information collection(s) associated with the Commission's 2008... [read document]
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(March 29, 2008) - Proposed Rule - Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band
Federal Communications Commission
Proposed Rule
Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band,
16822-16826 [E8-6494]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Parts 25 and 74 [WT Docket No. 02-55; ET Docket Nos. 00-258 and 95-18; FCC 08-73] Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: The Commission proposes to eliminate, as of January 1, 2009, the requirement that Broadcast Auxiliary Service (BAS) licensees in the thirty largest markets and fixed BAS links in all markets be transitioned before the Mobile Satellite Service... [read document]
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(March 29, 2008) - Rule - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals,
16763 [E8-6556]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 15 [ET Docket No. 03-201; FCC 07-56] Equipment Approval of Modular Transmitters AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule; announcement of effective date. SUMMARY: In this document the Commission announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved, for a period of three years, the information collection requirements contained in the ``Unlicensed Devices and Equipment Approval,'' Report and Order. These new rules... [read document]
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(March 29, 2008) - Rule - DTV Consumer Education Initiative
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
DTV Consumer Education Initiative,
15431-15458 [E8-5409]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Parts 15, 27, 54, 73 and 76 [CS Docket No. 07-148; FCC 08-56] DTV Consumer Education Initiative AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This document adopts rules requiring industry to participate in a coordinated, nationwide, consumer outreach campaign. Despite extensive consumer outreach efforts by the Commission and others, a large percentage of the public is not sufficiently informed about the DTV transition. The rules... [read document]
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(March 22, 2008) - Rule - Advanced Television Systems and Their Impact Upon the Existing Television
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Advanced Television Systems and Their Impact Upon the Existing Television,
15284-15333 [E8-5662]
Part II Federal Communications Commission 47 CFR Part 73 Advanced Television Systems and Their Impact Upon the Existing Television Broadcast Service; Final Rule FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [MB Docket No. 87-268; FCC 08-72] Advanced Television Systems and Their Impact Upon the Existing Television Broadcast Service AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This document disposes of the petitions for reconsideration filed in response to the... [read document]
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(March 19, 2008) - Rule - Interconnected Voice Over Internet Protocol Services, Sections 225 and 255
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Interconnected Voice Over Internet Protocol Services, Sections 225 and 255,
14941-14942 [E8-5690]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Parts 6 and 64 [CG Docket No. 03-123; FCC 07-110] Sections 225 and 255 Interconnected Voice Over Internet Protocol Services (VoIP) AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule; announcement of effective date. SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved, for a period of three years, the information collection associated with the Commission's 2007 Report and Order... [read document]
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(March 18, 2008) - Rule - Standardized and Enhanced Disclosure Requirements for Television Broadcast Licensee ...
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Standardized and Enhanced Disclosure Requirements for Television Broadcast Licensee Public Interest Obligations; Filing Requirement Extension,
13452-13463 [E8-5052]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [MB Docket Nos. 00-168, 00-44; FCC 07-205] Standardized and Enhanced Disclosure Requirements for Television Broadcast Licensee Public Interest Obligations; Extension of the Filing Requirement for Children's Television Programming Report (FCC Form 398) AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission adopts a standardized form for the quarterly reporting of programming aired in response to... [read document]
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(March 11, 2008) - Rule - Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Changes Provisions of the ...
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Changes Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, etc.,
13144-13150 [E8-4976]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 64 [CC Docket No. 94-129; FCC 07-223] Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Changes Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Policies and Rules Concerning Unauthorized Changes of Consumers' Long Distance Carriers AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission revises its requirements concerning verification of a consumer's intent to switch carriers. These new... [read document]
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(March 10, 2008) - Proposed Rule - Television Broadcasting Services; Riverside, California
Federal Communications Commission
Proposed Rule
Television Broadcasting Services; Riverside, California,
12928-12929 [E8-4909]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [DA 08-504; MB Docket No. 08-30; RM-11419] Television Broadcasting Services; Riverside, California AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: This document requests comments on a channel substitution proposed by KRCA License, LLC, requesting the post-transition digital television allotment for KRCA-DT, Riverside, California be changed from Channel 45 to Channel 35. DATES: Comments must be filed on or before April... [read document]
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(March 9, 2008) - Rule - Implementation of Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992, etc
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Implementation of Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992, etc.,
12279-12280 [E8-4452]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 76 [MB Docket No. 07-29; FCC 07-169] Implementation of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 and Development of Competition and Diversity in Video Programming Distribution: Section 628(c)(5) of the Communications Act--Sunset of Exclusive Contract Prohibition AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule; announcement of effective date. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission adopted rules... [read document]
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(March 6, 2008) - Proposed Rule - Creation of a Low Power Radio Service
Federal Communications Commission
Proposed Rule
Creation of a Low Power Radio Service,
12061-12065 [E8-4456]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [MB Docket No. 99-25; FCC 07-204] Creation of a Low Power Radio Service AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission seeks comment on whether additional low power FM (LPFM) service and technical rule changes are warranted, including: establishing a second-adjacent channel waiver standard; implementing a licensing presumption that would protect certain operating LPFM stations from... [read document]
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(March 5, 2008) - Rule - Comprehensive Review of the Universal Service Fund
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Comprehensive Review of the Universal Service Fund,
11837 [E8-4047]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 54 [WC Docket No. 05-195; CC Docket No. 96-45; CC Docket No. 02-6; WC Docket No. 02-60; WC Docket No. 03-109; CC Docket No. 97-21; FCC 07- 150] Comprehensive Review of the Universal Service Fund AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule; announcement of effective date. SUMMARY: On August 29, 2007, the FCC released a Report and Order, Comprehensive Review of the Universal Service Fund Management, Administration, and Oversight;... [read document]
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(March 4, 2008) - Proposed Rule - High-Cost Universal Service Support; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service
Federal Communications Commission
Proposed Rule
High-Cost Universal Service Support; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service,
11580-11587 [E8-4148]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Parts 32, 36 and 54 [WC Docket No. 05-337; CC Docket No. 96-45; FCC 08-4] High-Cost Universal Service Support; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission seeks comment on the Commission's rules governing the amount of high-cost universal service support provided to competitive eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs), and... [read document]
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(March 3, 2008) - Proposed Rule - High-Cost Universal Service Support; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service
Federal Communications Commission
Proposed Rule
High-Cost Universal Service Support; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service,
11587-11591 [E8-4143]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Parts 32, 36, 54 and 63 [WC Docket No. 05-337; CC Docket No. 96-45; FCC 08-22] High-Cost Universal Service Support; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission seeks comment on the Recommended Decision of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, released on November 20, 2007, regarding comprehensive reform of high-cost... [read document]
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(March 3, 2008) - Rule - Freedom of Information Act
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Freedom of Information Act,
11561-11562 [E8-4129]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION 47 CFR PART 0 [DA 08-307] Freedom of Information Act AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission is modifying a section of the Commission's rules that implement the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Fee Schedule. This modification pertains to the charge for recovery of the full, allowable direct costs of searching for and reviewing records requested under the FOIA and the Commission's rules,... [read document]
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(March 3, 2008) - Proposed Rule - High-Cost Universal Service Support; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service
Federal Communications Commission
Proposed Rule
High-Cost Universal Service Support; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service,
11591-11602 [E8-4146]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Parts 54 and 63 [WC Docket No. 05-337; CC Docket No. 96-45; FCC 08-5] High-Cost Universal Service Support; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission seeks comment on the merits of using reverse auctions (a form of competitive bidding) to determine the amount of high-cost universal service support provided to eligible... [read document]
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(March 3, 2008) - Rule - Radio Broadcasting Services: Blanca, Colorado
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Radio Broadcasting Services:
Blanca, Colorado,
11353-11354 [E8-4028]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [DA 08-378; MB Docket No. 07-165; RM-11371] Radio Broadcasting Services; Blanca, CO AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: At the request of Kevin J. Youngers, Channel 249C2 at Blanca, Colorado, is allotted as the community's first local aural transmission service. Channel 249C2 is allotted at Blanca, Colorado with a site restriction of 6.6 kilometers (4.1 miles) east of the community at coordinates 37-26-35 NL... [read document]
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(March 2, 2008) - Rule - Commission's Cable Horizontal and Vertical Ownership Limits
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Commission's Cable Horizontal and Vertical Ownership Limits,
11048-11050 [E8-3700]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 76 [MM Docket No. 92-264; FCC 07-219] The Commission's Cable Horizontal and Vertical Ownership Limits AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This document adopts a rule prohibiting cable operators from owning or having an attributable interest in cable systems serving more than 30 percent of multichannel video programming subscribers nationwide. It also eliminates the overbuilder exception, which allowed cable... [read document]
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(February 28, 2008) - Rule - Radio Broadcasting Services: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Sells, and Willcox, AZ
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Radio Broadcasting Services:
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Sells, and Willcox, AZ,
10675 [E8-3703]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [DA 08-275; MB Docket No. 02-376; RM-10617, RM-10690] Radio Broadcasting Services; Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Sells, and Willcox, AZ AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule; denial of petition for reconsideration. SUMMARY: The staff denied a petition for reconsideration filed by Lakeshore Media, LLC of a Report and Order in this proceeding, which had denied Lakeshore's counterproposal and granted a mutually exclusive... [read document]
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(February 27, 2008) - Proposed Rule - Leased Commercial Access
Federal Communications Commission
Proposed Rule
Leased Commercial Access,
10732-10738 [08-871]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 76 [MB Docket No. 07-42; FCC 07-208] Leased Commercial Access AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission seeks comment on the application of the Commission's revised leased access rate methodology and maximum allowable leased access rate to programmers that predominantly transmit sales presentations or program length commercials. DATES: Comments for this proceeding are due on or before... [read document]
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(February 27, 2008) - Rule - Leased Commercial Access
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Leased Commercial Access,
10675-10696 [08-872]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 76 [MB Docket No. 07-42; FCC 07-208] Leased Commercial Access AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission modifies the leased access rate formula; adopts customer service obligations that require minimal standards and equal treatment of leased access programmers with other programmers; eliminates the requirement for an independent accountant to review leased access rates; requires annual... [read document]
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(February 27, 2008) - Proposed Rule - Cable Horizontal and Vertical Ownership Limits
Federal Communications Commission
Proposed Rule
Cable Horizontal and Vertical Ownership Limits,
10411-10415 [E8-3701]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 76 [MB Docket No. 92-264; FCC 07-219] The Commission's Cable Horizontal and Vertical Ownership Limits AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: This document proposes changes to the cable and broadcast attribution rules. The cable attribution rules seek to identify those corporate, financial, partnership, ownership, and other business relationships that confer on their holders a degree of ownership or other economic... [read document]
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(February 26, 2008) - Rule - Radio Broadcasting Service; Susanville, CA
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Radio Broadcasting Service; Susanville, CA,
10402 [E8-3704]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [DA 08-304; MB Docket No. 07-221; RM-11402] Radio Broadcasting Service; Susanville, CA AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Audio Division grants a petition for rule making filed by Hilltop Church (``Petitioner'') to substitute Channel 264A for vacant Channel 262A at Susanville, California. Petitioner proposed the foregoing channel substitution to accommodate its construction permit application to modify the... [read document]
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(February 26, 2008) - Rule - Creation of a Low Power Radio Service; Correction
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Creation of a Low Power Radio Service; Correction,
9954-9955 [E8-3533]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [MB Docket No. 99-25; FCC 07-204] Creation of a Low Power Radio Service AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule; correction. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is correcting a final rule that was published in the Federal Register on January 17, 2008 (73 FR 3202), and which becomes effective on March 17, 2008. DATES: Effective March 17, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information on... [read document]
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(February 24, 2008) - Rule - 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review: Review of the Commission's Broadcast Ownership Rules ...
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review:
Review of the Commission's Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996,
9481-9492 [E8-3133]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [MB Docket Nos. 06-121; 02-277; 01-235; 01-317; 00-244; 04-228; 99-360; FCC 07-216] 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review--Review of the Commission's Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This document adopts rule changes that presumptively permit newspaper/broadcast cross ownership only in the largest... [read document]
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(February 20, 2008) - Proposed Rule - Telephone Number Requirements for IP-Enabled Services Providers; Local Number ...
Federal Communications Commission
Proposed Rule
Telephone Number Requirements for IP-Enabled Services Providers; Local Number Portability Porting Interval and Validation Requirements,
9507-9515 [E8-3129]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 52 [WCB: WC Docket Nos. 07-243, 07-244; FCC 07-188] Telephone Number Requirements for IP-Enabled Services Providers; Local Number Portability Porting Interval and Validation Requirements AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on whether the Commission should extend local number portability... [read document]
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(February 20, 2008) - Rule - Radio Broadcasting Services: Peach Springs, AZ
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Radio Broadcasting Services:
Peach Springs, AZ,
9492 [E8-3262]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [DA 08-273; MB Docket No. 07-164; RM-11386] Radio Broadcasting Services; Peach Springs, AZ AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Audio Division, at the request of Smoke and Mirrors, LLC, allots Channel 268C3 at Peach Springs, Arizona, in lieu of vacant Channel 285C3. Channel 268C3 can be allotted at Peach Springs, Arizona, in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements with a... [read document]
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(February 20, 2008) - Rule - IP-Enabled Services, Telephone Number Portability, Numbering Resource
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
IP-Enabled Services, Telephone Number Portability, Numbering Resource,
9463-9481 [E8-3130]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 52 [WC Docket No. 04-36, CC Docket Nos. 95-116, 99-200; FCC 07-188] IP-Enabled Services, Telephone Number Portability, Numbering Resource Optimization AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Commission adopted rules extending local number portability obligations and numbering administration support obligations to interconnected VoIP services and responded to the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals stay... [read document]
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(February 20, 2008) - Rule - Radio Broadcasting Services: Norfolk and Windsor, VA
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Radio Broadcasting Services:
Norfolk and Windsor, VA,
9492-9493 [E8-3263]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [DA 08-272; MB Docket No. 05-150; RM-11214] Radio Broadcasting Services; Norfolk and Windsor, VA AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule, grant. SUMMARY: This document grants a Petition for Reconsideration filed by CC Licenses, LLC, directed to the Report and Order in this proceeding. In doing so, it reallots Channel 299A from Windsor to Norfolk, Virginia, and modifies the Station WJCD license to specify Norfolk as the... [read document]
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(February 20, 2008) - Rule - Amendment to Delegate Administration of the Commission's Rule to the Public Safety and ...
Federal Communications Commission
Rule
Amendment to Delegate Administration of the Commission's Rule to the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau,
9462-9463 [E8-3135]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 0 [FCC 08-27] Amendment of Part 0 of the Commission's Rules to Delegate Administration of Part 4 of the Commission's Rule to the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: In the Order, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) amended the Commission's rules to delegate authority to the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau to administer the Commission's rules that... [read document]
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