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Commercial Mobile Service Providers Must File Elections Regarding Participation in the Commercial Mobile Alert System

Thu, Sep 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document announces that, as required by the Warning, Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, by September 8, 2008, each Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) provider must file an election with the Federal Communications Commission (``FCC'' or ``Commission'') indicating whether or not it intends to transmit emergency alerts as part of the Commercial Mobile Alert System.

Revisions to Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations in the 698-806 MHz Band; Public Interest

Wed, Sep 3 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In this document, the Commission imposes a freeze on the filing of new license applications that seek to operate on any 700 MHz Band frequencies (698806 MHz) after the end of the DTV transition, February 17, 2009 as well as on granting any request for equipment authorization of low power auxiliary station devices that would operate in any of the 700 MHz Band frequencies. The Commission also holds in abeyance, until the conclusion of this proceeding, any pending license applications and equipment authorization requests that involve operation of low power auxiliary devices on frequencies in the 700 MHz Band after the end of the DTV transition.

Revisions to Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations in the 698-806 MHz Band; Public Interest

Wed, Sep 3 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Order (NPRM), to facilitate the DTV transition the Commission tentatively concludes to amend its rules to make clear that the operation of low power auxiliary stations within the 700 MHz Band will no longer be permitted after the end of the DTV transition. The Commission also tentatively concludes to prohibit the manufacture, import, sale, offer for sale, or shipment of devices that operate as low power auxiliary stations in the 700 MHz Band. In addition, for those licensees that have obtained
authorizations to operate low power auxiliary stations in spectrum that includes the 700 MHz Band beyond the end of the DTV transition, the Commission tentatively concludes that it will modify these licenses so as not to permit such operations in the 700 MHz Band after February 17, 2009. The Commission also seeks comment on issues raised by the Public Interest Spectrum Coalition (PISC) in its informal complaint and petition for rulemaking (PISC petition or petitio

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, for Extension

Tue, Sep 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 35013520), the Federal Communications Commission invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the following information collection(s). Comments are requested concerning (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for fai

Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval, Comments Requested

Fri, Aug 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden, invites the general public and other federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of

Notice of Debarment; Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism

Fri, Aug 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Communications Commission (the ``Commission'') debars Mr. Allan Green from the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism (or ``ERate Program'') for a period of three years based on his conviction of conspiracy to commit mail fraud in connection with his participation in the program. The Bureau takes this action to protect the ERate Program from waste, fraud and abuse.

Petitions for Reconsideration and Clarification of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding

Fri, Aug 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

August 20, 2008.

Petitions for Reconsideration have been filed in the Commission's Rulemaking proceeding listed in this Public Notice and published pursuant to 47 CFR Section 1.429(e). The full text of
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these documents is available for viewing and copying in Room CYB402, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC or may be purchased from the Commission's copy contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (BCPI) (1) 8003783160). Oppositions to these petitions must be filed by September 15, 2008. See Section 1.4(b)(1) of the Commission's rules (47 CFR 1.4(b)(1)). Replies to oppositions must be filed within 10 days after the time for filing oppositions have expired.

Subject: In the Matter of Telecommunications Relay Services and SpeechtoSpeech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities (CG Docket No. 03123).

E911 Requirements for IPEnabled Service Providers (WC Docket No. 05196).

Number of Petitions Filed: 2.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E820126 Filed 82

Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks Comment on Petition for Declaratory Ruling by CTIA--The Wireless Association

Fri, Aug 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In this document, comment is sought on a July 11, 2008 petition for Declaratory Ruling (Petition) filed by CTIAThe Wireless Association (Petitioner). The Petitioner asks the Federal
Communications Commission to clarify the provisions of section 332(c)(7)(B)(v) of the Communications Act, as amended, that Petitioner contends are ambiguous and that have been unreasonably interpreted. Petitioner further requests that the Commission preempt local ordinances and state laws that Petitioner believes violate section 253(a) of the Communications Act, as amended.

Radio Broadcasting Services; Arlington and Boardman, OR; Boise and Caldwell, ID; Elko, NV; Finley, WA; Grangeville,

Thu, Aug 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In response to a Notice of Proposed Rule Making, this Report and Order allots Channel 231C3 to Boardman, Oregon, and Channel 247C3 to Owyhee, Nevada, as first local aural transmission services to those communities. The coordinates for Channel 231C3 at Boardman, Oregon are 455351 NL and 1195521 WL. The coordinates for Channel 247C3 at Owyhee, Nevada are 415526 NL and 1161116 WL. The Report and Order also grants an amended counterproposal filed by College Creek Media, LLC (``College Creek'') that includes the above referenced allotment at Owyhee, Nevada. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

Implementation of the New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008

Thu, Aug 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on rules that must be adopted pursuant to the New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008 (NET 911 Act). This action is necessary because the NET 911 Act commands us to issue certain regulations within 90 days of the NET 911 Act's enactment. The intended effect of this action is to generate comment to guide the Commission when issuing those particular regulations.

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under

Thu, Aug 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Public Law No. 10413. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. Pursuant to the PRA, no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collectio

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under

Thu, Aug 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 35013520. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested

Thu, Aug 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 35013520), the Federal Communications Commission invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the following information collection(s). Comments are requested concerning (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including [[Page 50814]]
whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. No person shall be subject to any pe

Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval, Comments Requested

Thu, Aug 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to
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any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize

Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Seeks Comment on Liberty Public School District Petition for Waiver of 47 CFR

Thu, Aug 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In this document, the Commission seeks comment on a petition filed by the Liberty Public School District (LPS) for a limited waiver of the Commission's caller identification rules which prohibit terminating carriers from passing calling party number (CPN) to the called party where a privacy indicator has been triggered. LPS asserts that the security and emergency response duties of its security offices have been severely hampered by carriers' refusal to provide CPN, and requests that the Commission allow LPS to receive CPN, even where the calling party has activated a privacy indicator.

Deletion of Agenda Items From August 22, 2008, Open Meeting

Wed, Aug 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

August 21, 2008.

The following items have been deleted from the list of Agenda items scheduled for consideration at the August 22, 2008, Open Meeting and previously listed in the Commission's Notice of August 15, 2008, 73 FR 49200, August 20, 2008. Item No. 3 has been adopted by the Commission. Item No. Bureau Subject 1................... Wireless Tele Title: Reexamination of Communications. Roaming Obligations of Commercial Mobile Radio Service Providers (WT Docket No. 05265).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order on Reconsideration addressing petitions for reconsideration

Sunshine Act Meeting; Open Commission Meeting Scheduled for Friday, August 22, 2008, Cancelled

Wed, Aug 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

August 22, 2008.

The Federal Communications Commission has cancelled the Open Meeting on the subject listed below, and previously scheduled for Friday, August 22, 2008, at 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC. This item was previously listed in the Commission's Notice of August 15, 2008, 73 FR 49200, August 20, 2008.
Item No. Bureau Subject 2.................. Wireline Title: Implementation of the NET Competition. 911 Improvement Act. Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding implementation of the New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008.

Additional information concerning this meeting may be obtained from Audrey Spivack or Dav

Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals; Implementation of the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999:

Wed, Aug 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In this document, the Commission announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved, for a period of three years, the information collections associated with the Commission's 2008 Second Report and Order, concerning Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals. This notice is consistent with the Second Report and Order, which stated that the Commission would publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective of the rules once OMB approval has been received for the information collection requirements.

Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services

Wed, Aug 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In this document the Federal Communications Commission corrects an inadvertent error that occurred when the Commission adopted final rules for the Advanced Wireless Services in the 17101755 MHz and 21102155 MHz bands, including provisions for application, licensing, operating and technical rules, and for competitive bidding. These rules were published in the Federal Register on Friday, February 6, 2004 (69 FR 5711). Specifically, the error occurred in a table to the rules concerning interference protection at certain Federal Government operations in the 17101755 MHz band. As a result of this correction, the table will be amended as intended by the Commission.

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Approved by the Office of Management and Budget

Wed, Aug 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Communications Commission has received Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the following public information collection(s) pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 35013520). An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number, and no person is required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Comments concerning the accuracy of the burden estimate(s) and any suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the person listed in the ``FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT'' section below.

Notice of Debarment; Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism

Wed, Aug 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Enforcement Bureau (the ``Bureau'') debars Mr. William Holman from the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism (or ``ERate Program'') for a period of three years based on his conviction of bid rigging in connection with his participation in the program. The Bureau takes this action to protect the ERate Program from waste, fraud and abuse.

Notice of Debarment; Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism

Wed, Aug 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Enforcement Bureau (the ``Bureau'') debars Mr. George Marchelos from the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism (or ``ERate Program'') for a period of three years based on his conviction of wire fraud and aiding and abetting, as well as collusion and siding and abetting in connection with his participation in the program. The Bureau takes this action to protect the ERate Program from waste, fraud and abuse.

Notice of Debarment; Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism

Wed, Aug 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Enforcement Bureau (the ``Bureau'') debars Mr. Earl Nelson from the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism (or ``ERate Program'') for a period of three years based on his conviction of collusion and aiding and abetting in connection with his participation in the program. The Bureau takes this action to protect the ERate Program from waste, fraud, and abuse.

Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2008

Tue, Aug 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In this document, we amend our Schedule of Regulatory Fees to collect $312,000,000 in regulatory fees for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008, pursuant to section 9 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the Act). These fees are mandated by Congress and are collected to recover the regulatory costs associated with the Commission's enforcement, policy and rulemaking, user information, and international activities.

Radio Broadcasting Services; Cotulla and Dilley, TX

Tue, Aug 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Audio Division grants a Petition for Rule Making issued at the request of Katherine Pyeatt, proposing the allotment of Channel 291A at Dilley, Texas, as its fourth local FM aural transmission service. The reference coordinates for vacant Channel 291A at Dilley are 283606 NL and 990621 WL. This site is located 9.6 kilometers (6 miles) southeast of Dilley. This site is located within 320 kilometers of the Mexican border. Although concurrence has been requested for Channel 291A at Dilley, notification has not been received. If a construction permit is granted prior to the receipt of formal concurrence in the allotment by the Mexican government, the construction permit will include the following condition: ``Operation with the facilities specified for Dilley herein is subject to modification, suspension or, termination without right to hearing, if found by the Commission to be necessary in order to conform to the 1992 USAMexico FM Broadcast Agreement.''

Additionally, the new reference coord

Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2008

Tue, Aug 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In this document, we seek comment on changes to the regulatory fee schedule and methodology.

Radio Broadcasting Services; Asbury and Maquoketa, IA, and

Tue, Aug 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Audio Division at the request of KM Radio of Independence, LLC, licensee of Station KQMGFM, Independence, Iowa, proposes the allotment of Channel 238A at Mineral Point, Wisconsin, as its first local service, and the substitution of Channel *254A, reserved for noncommercial educational (NCE) use, for vacant Channel *238A, reserved for NCE use, at Asbury, Iowa to accommodate a hybrid community of license application, proposing the substitution of Channel 236A for Channel 237A at Independence, Iowa, the reallotment of Channel 236A to Solon, Iowa, and the associated modification of the license of Station KQMGFM. See File No. BPH20070119AEI. To facilitate the hybrid community of license application and the proposed Asbury channel substitution, the Commission issue an order to show cause to Maquoketa Broadcasting Company, licensee of Station KMAQFM, Channel 236A, Maquoketa, Iowa, as to why KMAQFM's channel should not be changed to Channel 237A at Maquoketa. See Supplementary Information.

Radio Broadcasting Services; Blythe, CA

Tue, Aug 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document sets forth a proposal to amend the FM Table of Allotments, Section 73.202(b) of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 73.202(b). The Commission requests comment on a petition filed by Prescott Valley Broadcasting Company, Inc. Petitioner proposes the substitution of FM Channel 247B for vacant Channel 239B at Blythe, California. The purpose of the requested channel substitution at Custer is to accommodate Petitioner's pending application to operate as a fullspaced Class C3 channel at Parker, Arizona. Channel 247B can be allotted at Blythe in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements with a site restriction of 1 km (.61 miles) northeast of Blythe. The proposed coordinates for Channel 247B at Blythe are 333702 North Latitude and 1143520 West Longitude. Concurrence by the Government of Mexico is required for the allotment of Channel 247B at Blythe, California, because the proposed allotment is located within 320 kilometers (200 miles) of the U.S.Mexican borde

Radio Broadcasting Services; French Lick, Indiana; Irvington, KY

Tue, Aug 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document requests comments on a petition for rulemaking filed by L. Dean Spencer, requesting the allotment of Channel 261A at Irvington, Kentucky, as the community's first local aural transmission service. Channel 261A can be allotted at Irvington, Kentucky at a site 13.8 kilometers (8.5 miles) northwest of the community at coordinates 375652 NL and 862454 WL.

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Approved by the Office

Tue, Aug 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Approved by the Office

Tue, Aug 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Communications Commission has received Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the following public information collection(s) pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 35013520). An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number, and no person is required to respond to a collection of information unless it
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displays a currently valid OMB control number. Comments concerning the accuracy of the burden estimate(s) and any suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section below.

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Approved by the Office of Management and Budget

Mon, Aug 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Approved by the Office of Management and Budget

Mon, Aug 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget

Mon, Aug 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 35013520. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the

Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval, Comments Requested

Mon, Aug 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Public Law 10413. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of

Radio Broadcasting Services; AM or FM Proposals To Change The Community of License

Mon, Aug 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The following applicants filed AM or FM proposals to change the community of license: AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING, INC., Station KLKA, Facility ID 82692, BPED20080627ABN, From GLOBE, AZ, To CASA GRANDE, AZ; CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LTD., Station WLCM, Facility ID 42076, BMP20080620AEG, From CHARLOTTE, MI, To HOLT, MI; CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P., Station WCKYFM, Facility ID 70526, BPH 20080619AHQ, From TIFFIN, OH, To PEMBERVILLE, OH; COMMUNITY PUBLIC RADIO, INC., Station WIVL, Facility ID 122086, BMPED20080703AGV, From PATTERSON, GA, To ATHENS, GA; EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION, Station KQBE, Facility ID 52035, BPH20080617ADE, From ELLENSBURG, WA, To SELAH, WA; EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION, Station KAIC, Facility ID 78758, BPED20080627ABL, From TUCSON, AZ, To MAMMOTH, AZ; ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS RADIO SERVICE, INC., Station WBOO, Facility ID 174726, BMPED20080702AAK, From MORGANFIELD, KY, To WADESVILLE, IN; FINCH JR, DANIEL W, Station WSGD, Facility ID 165958, BMPH20080616ADB, From AR

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under

Mon, Aug 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 35013520. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under

Mon, Aug 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 35013520. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under

Mon, Aug 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 35013520. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden

Television Broadcasting Services; Yuma, AZ

Fri, Aug 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission requests comments on a channel substitution proposed by Pappas Arizona License, LLC (``Pappas''), the permittee of KWSTDT, DTV channel 16, Yuma, Arizona. Pappas requests the substitution of DTV channel 13 for channel 16 at Yuma.

Television Broadcasting Services; Madison, WI

Fri, Aug 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission requests comments on a channel substitution proposed by WMSN Licensee, LLC (``WMSN''), the licensee of WMSNDT, DTV channel 11, Madison, Wisconsin. WMSN requests the substitution of DTV channel 49 for channel 11 at Madison.

Notice of Certification of Hawk Relay, LLC as a Provider of Internet Protocol Relay (IP Relay) and Video Relay Service

Fri, Aug 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In this document, the Commission's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (Bureau) grants the application of Hawk Relay, LLC (Hawk Relay) for certification as a provider of IP Relay and VRS eligible for compensation from the Interstate TRS Fund (Fund). The Commission concludes that Hawk Relay has demonstrated adequately that its provision of IP Relay and VRS will meet or exceed all operational, technical, and functional TRS standards set forth in the Commission's rules; that it makes available adequate procedures and remedies for ensuring compliance with applicable Commission rules; and that to the extent Hawk Relay's service differs from the mandatory minimum standards, the service does not violate the rules.

Notice of Certification of CSDVRS, LLC as a Provider of Video Relay Service (VRS) Eligible for Compensation From the

Fri, Aug 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In this document, the Commission's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (Bureau) grants the application of CSDVRS, LLC (CSDVRS) for certification as a VRS provider eligible for compensation from the Interstate TRS Fund (Fund). The Commission concludes that CSDVRS has demonstrated sufficiently that its provision of VRS will meet or exceed all operational, technical, and functional TRS standards set forth in the Commission's rules; that it makes available adequate procedures and remedies for ensuring compliance with applicable Commission rules; and that to the extent CSDVRS's service differs from the mandatory minimum standards, the service does not violate the rules.

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget

Thu, Aug 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 35013520. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget

Thu, Aug 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 35013520. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under

Thu, Aug 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval, Comments Requested

Thu, Aug 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of

Sunshine Act Meeting; FCC To Hold Open Commission Meeting; Friday, August 22, 2008

Wed, Aug 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

August 18, 2008.

The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on the subjects listed below on Friday, August 22, 2008, which is scheduled to commence at 10 a.m. in Room TWC305, at 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC.
Item
No. Bureau Subject
1 Wireless Tele Title: Reexamination of Roaming Communications. Obligations of Commercial Mobile Radio Service Providers (WT Docket No. 05 265).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order on Reconsideration addressing petitions for reconsideration of the Report and Order. 2 Wireline Competition. Title: Implementation of the NET 911 Improvement Act.
Summary: The Commission will consider a

Petition for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding

Wed, Aug 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

August 12, 2008.

A Petition for Reconsideration has been filed in the Commission's Rulemaking proceeding listed in this Public Notice and published pursuant to 47 CFR section 1.429(e). The full text of this document is available for viewing and copying in Room CYB402, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC or may be purchased from the Commission's copy contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (BCPI) (18003783160). Oppositions to this petition must be filed by September 4, 2008. See section 1.4(b)(1) of the Commission's rules (47 CFR 1.4(b)(1)). Replies to an opposition must be filed within 10 days after the time for filing oppositions have expired.

Subject: In the Matter of HighCost Universal Service Support (WC Docket No. 05337) FederalState Joint Board on Universal Service (CC Docket No. 9645).

Number of Petitions Filed: 1.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E819180 Filed 81908; 8:45 am]
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Facilitating the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other Advanced Services in the

Tue, Aug 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In this document, the Commission extends the deadline for filing replies to oppositions to petition for reconsideration. This action is taken in order to allow the Educational Broadband Service (EBS) and Broadband Radio Service (BRS) communities to discuss the complex issues at stake and develop consensus approaches where possible.

Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism

Tue, Aug 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In this document, the Commission seeks comment on whether certain services should be designated as eligible for funding under the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism, also known as the Erate program. The Commission also seeks comment on whether to retain interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (interconnected VoIP) as an eligible service for future funding years.

Commercial Mobile Alert System

Thu, Aug 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) complies with section 602(c) of the Warning, Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act by adopting rules that require non commercial educational (NCE) and public broadcast television station licensees and permittees to install equipment and technologies that will provide these licensees/permittees with the ability to enable the distribution of geotargeted Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) alerts to participating Commercial Mobile Service (CMS)
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providers. The Commission's stated goal is to implement section 602(c) in a manner consistent with the CMAS architecture and technologically neutral rules the Commission adopted in the CMAS First Report and Order. In this document, the Commission also complies with section 602(f) of the WARN Act by adopting rules requiring technical testing for commercial mobile service providers that elect to transmit emergency alerts and for the devices and equipment used by such p

Commercial Mobile Alert System

Thu, Aug 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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(Commission or FCC) seeks comment on whether it should adopt rules that require noncommercial educational (NCE) and public broadcast television station licensees and permittees to test the equipment that they are required to install pursuant to the rules adopted in the CMAS Second Report and Order (FCC 08164), which the Commission released along with this Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM). The Commission also seeks comment on how any such testing rules should be implemented.

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget, Comments

Thu, Aug 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 35013520), the Federal Communications Commission invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the following information collection(s). Comments are requested concerning (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for fai

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget, Comments

Thu, Aug 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 35013520), the Federal Communications Commission invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the following information collection(s). Comments are requested concerning (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for fai

Radio Broadcasting Services; Custer, MI

Wed, Aug 13 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document sets forth a proposal to amend the FM Table of Allotments, Section 73.202(b) of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 73.202(b). The Commission requests comment on a petition filed by Roy E. Henderson. Petitioner proposes the substitution of FM Channel 227A for vacant Channel 263A at Custer, Michigan. The purpose of the requested channel substitution at Custer is to eliminate a short spacing with the facilities proposed in an application to upgrade the facilities of Station WCUZ(FM) at Bear Lake, Michigan, from FM Channel 261A to Channel 264C3. Channel 227A can be allotted at Custer in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements with a site restriction of 13.1 km (8.1 miles) northeast of Custer. The proposed coordinates for Channel 227A at Custer are 44 0328 North Latitude and 850856 West Longitude. Concurrence by the Government of Canada is required for the allotment of Channel 227A at Custer, Michigan, because the proposed allotment is located within 320 ki

Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals With Hearing and Speech Disabilities;

Wed, Aug 13 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In this document, the Commission seeks comment on ways to improve the provision of SpeechtoSpeech (STS), including, for example, whether to modify the minimum time period a Communications Assistant (CA) should be required to stay on a call, and ways to improve outreach associated with STS. The Commission also seeks comment on the tentative conclusion that Internet Protocol STS (IP STS) is a form of telecommunications relay service (TRS) eligible for compensation from the Interstate TRS Fund and related issues relevant to the provision, regulation, and compensation of IP STS. These issues include the appropriate compensation rate for IP STS, and whether it should be compensated at the same rate as STS.

Television Broadcasting Services; La Crosse, WI

Fri, Aug 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission requests comments on a channel substitution proposed by WXOWWQOW (``WXOWWQOW''), the permittee of WXOWDT, DTV channel 14, La Crosse, Wisconsin. WXOWWQOW requests the substitution of DTV channel 48 for channel 14 at La Crosse.

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget

Fri, Aug 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 35013520. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the

Television Broadcasting Services; Bangor, ME

Fri, Aug 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission requests comments on a channel substitution proposed by Community Broadcasting Service (``Community
Broadcasting''), the licensee of WABIDT, DTV channel 19, Bangor, Maine. Community Broadcasting requests the substitution of DTV channel 12 for channel 19 at Bangor.

Television Broadcasting Services; Honolulu, HI

Fri, Aug 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission requests comments on a channel substitution proposed by HITV License Subsidiary, Inc. (``HITV''), the licensee of KGMBDT, pretransition DTV channel 22, Honolulu, Hawaii. HITV is allotted posttransition DTV channel 9 and requests the substitution of posttransition DTV channel 22 for channel 9 at Honolulu.

Radio Broadcasting Services; Ehrenberg and First Mesa, AZ; Needles, CA

Thu, Aug 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document requests comments on a petition for rulemaking filed by Michael Cusinato, proposing to allot Channel 287B1 at Needles, California, as a fourth local service. To accommodate the proposed Needles allotment, Petitioner also requests the substitution of Channel 228C2 for vacant Channel 286C2 at Ehrenberg, Arizona, and the substitution of Channel 286C2 for Channel 287C2 at Wickenburg, Arizona, and modification of the Station KHOVFM license accordingly at its license site. An Order to Show Cause is directed to Univision Radio License Corporation, licensee of Station KHOVFM to show cause why its license should not be modified to specify operation on Channel 286C2. To accommodate the Wickenburg substitution, Petition proposes to substitute Channel 246C2 for Channel 286C2 at Kachina Village, Arizona, and modify the license for Station KFLX(FM) accordingly, at its license site. An Order to Show Cause is directed to Grenax Broadcasting II LLC, licensee of Station KFLX(FM) to show cause why i

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested

Thu, Aug 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Public Law No. 10413. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. Pursuant to the PRA, no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collectio

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested

Thu, Aug 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to (PRA) of 1995 (PRA), Public Law No. 10413. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. Subject to the PRA, no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techni

Auction of LPTV and TV Translator Digital Companion Channels Scheduled for November 5, 2008; Settlement Period

Thu, Aug 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document announces the extension of the filing period for parties with mutually exclusive proposals to file their settlement agreements for the upcoming auction of Low Power Television (LPTV) and TV Translator Digital Companion Channel construction permits, Auction 85.

Deletion of Agenda Item From August 1, 2008, Open Meeting

Thu, Aug 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

August 1, 2008.

The following has been deleted from the list of Agenda items scheduled for consideration at the August 1, 2008, Open Meeting and previously listed in the Commission's Notice of July 25, 2008, 73 FR 44745, July 31, 2008. This item has been adopted by the Commission. Item No. Bureau Subject
3......... Wireless Tele Title: Applications of Cellco Partnership Communications. d/b/a Verizon Wireless and Rural Cellular Corporation for Consent to Transfer Control of Licenses, Authorizations, and Spectrum Manager Leases and Petitions for Declaratory Ruling (WT Docket No. 07208). Summary: The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order and Declaratory Ruling regarding the

Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Clarifies the Transferability of Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

Tue, Aug 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In this document, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (Bureau) responds to requests for guidance concerning the
transferability of Commission certification of Internetbased TRS providers as eligible for compensation from the Interstate TRS Fund (Fund). The Bureau clarifies that such certification is not transferable.

Television Broadcasting Services; Bainbridge, GA

Tue, Aug 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission requests comments on a channel substitution proposed by New Age Media of Tallahassee License, LLC (``New Age''), the licensee of WTLHDT, DTV channel 49, Bainbridge, Georgia. New Age requests the substitution of DTV channel 50 for channel 49 at Bainbridge.

Television Broadcasting Services; Bismarck, ND

Tue, Aug 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission requests comments on a channel substitution proposed by KBMYKBCY, LLC (``KBMY''), the licensee of KBMY(TV), analog channel 17, and KBMYDT, DTV channel 16, Bismarck, North Dakota. KBMY requests the substitution of DTV channel 17, for DTV channel 16 at Bismarck.

Television Broadcasting Services; Kansas City, MO

Tue, Aug 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission requests comments on a channel substitution proposed by HearstArgyle Television, Inc. (``KMBC''), the licensee of KMBCDT, pretransition digital channel 7, and permittee of KMBCDT, posttransition digital channel 9, Kansas City, Missouri. KMBC requests the substitution of channel 29 for posttransition digital channel 9 at Kansas City.

Television Broadcasting Services; Scranton, PA

Tue, Aug 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission requests comments on a channel substitution proposed by Local TV Pennsylvania License, LLC (``Local TV''), the licensee of WNEPDT, DTV channel 49, Scranton, Pennsylvania. Local TV requests the substitution of DTV channel 50 for channel 49 at Scranton.

Television Broadcasting Services; Sioux City, IA

Tue, Aug 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission requests comments on a channel substitution proposed by KPTH License, Inc. (``KPTH''), pretransition digital channel 49, and assignee of posttransition digital channel 44, Sioux City, Iowa. KPTH requests the substitution of channel 49 for post transition digital channel 44 at Sioux City, Iowa.

Television Broadcasting Services; St. Paul, MN

Tue, Aug 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission requests comments on a channel substitution proposed by Twin Cities Public Television, Inc. (``Twin Cities''), the licensee of KTCITV, analog channel *16, and permittee of post transition DTV channel *26, St. Paul, Minnesota. Twin Cities requests the substitution of DTV channel *38 for its posttransition DTV channel *26.

Television Broadcasting Services; Williston, ND

Tue, Aug 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission requests comments on a channel substitution proposed by Prairie Public Broadcasting, Inc. (``PPB''), the licensee of noncommercial educational station KWSEDT, DTV channel *51, Williston, North Dakota. PPB requests the substitution of DTV channel *11 for channel *51 at Williston.

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested

Mon, Aug 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval, Comments Requested

Mon, Aug 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of

Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval, Comments Requested

Mon, Aug 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of

Notice of Certification of State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Programs

Fri, Aug 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In this document, the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau (Bureau) grants certification of fifty states', two territories', and the District of Columbia's TRS programs. The current certification for state TRS programs expires this year. This action certifies state TRS programs for the next five years, pursuant to the Commission's rules.

Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Reminds Digital Wireless Handset Manufacturers and Public Mobile Service

Fri, Aug 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In this document, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (Bureau) reminds public mobile service providers and digital wireless handset manufacturers of their obligation to designate an agent for service of informal complaints received by the Commission, as well as notices, inquiries, and orders, relating to hearing aid compatibility.

Petitions for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding

Fri, Aug 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Correction

In notice document E817276 beginning on page 43753 in the issue of Monday, July 28, 2008, make the following correction:

On page 43753, in the third column, in the first paragraph, in the thirteenth line, ``September 11, 2008'' should read ``August 12, 2008''.
[FR Doc. Z817276 Filed 73108; 8:45 am]
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Sunshine Act Meeting: FCC To Hold Open Commission Meeting Friday, August 1, 2008

Thu, Jul 31 2008 11:00:00 GMT

July 25, 2008.

The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on the subjects listed below on Friday, August 1, 2008, which is scheduled to commence at 10 a.m. in Room TWC305, at 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC.
Item No. Bureau Subject 1........................ Wireline Competition............ Title: Formal Complaint of Free Press and Public Knowledge Against Comcast Corporation for Secretly Degrading PeertoPeer Applications; Broadband Industry Practices (WC Docket No. 0752). Summary: The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order addressing a complaint and other

Inflation Adjustment of Maximum Forfeiture Penalties

Thu, Jul 31 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document increases the maximum monetary forfeiture penalties available to the Commission under its rules governing monetary forfeiture proceedings to account for inflation. The inflationary adjustment is necessary to implement the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, which requires federal agencies to adjust ``civil
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monetary penalties provided by law'' at least once every four years. The increase covers the period between June of the year the particular forfeiture amount was last set or adjusted and June 2007. The increase in the Consumer Price Index for the relevant period was applied to each maximum penalty, and then rounded using the statutorily defined rules to adjust each maximum monetary forfeiture penalty accordingly. The base forfeiture amounts in the Commission's rules remain unchanged by this rule revision.