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Radio Broadcasting Services; Hornbeck, LA; and Mojave and Trona, CA

Wed, Dec 14 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Audio Division, at the request of Charles Crawford, allots Channel 269A at Hornbeck, Louisiana, as the community's first local FM service. Channel 269A can be allotted to Hornbeck, Louisiana, in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements with a site restriction of 7.2 km (4.5 miles) west of Hornbeck. The coordinates for Channel 269A at Hornbeck, Louisiana, are 311842 North Latitude and 932812 West Longitude. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION infra.

Radio Broadcasting Services; Eminence, Lebanon, Linn, Potosi and Rolla, MO

Wed, Dec 14 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This document grants a Counterproposal filed by Four Him Enterprises, LLC in response to the Notice of Proposed Rule Making in this proceeding. See 66 FR 38410, July 24, 2001. Specifically, the license of Station KHZR, Channel 249C3, Potosi, Missouri, is modified to specify operation on Channel 249C2.To accommodate this upgrade, this document makes four related channel substitutions. Channel 248A is substituted for vacant Channel 276A at Linn, Missouri. The license of Station KDAA, Channel 248A, Rolla, Missouri, is modified to specify operation on Channel 276A. The license of Station KJEL, Channel 279C, Lebanon, Missouri, is modified to specify operation on Channel 279C0. This document allots Channel 281A to Eminence, Missouri, to provide a first local service. The reference coordinates for the Channel 249C2 allotment at Potosi, Missouri, are 375830 NL and 904830 WL. The reference coordinates for the Channel 276A allotment at Rolla, Missouri, are 375750 NL and 914554 WL. The reference coordinat

Radio Broadcasting Services; Chattanooga, Halls Crossroads, Harrogate, and Lake City, TN

Wed, Dec 14 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This document grants a counterproposal to reallot and change the community of license for Station WXJB(FM) from Channel 243A at Harrogate, TN, to Channel 244A at Halls Crossroads, TN. The document also denies a mutually exclusive proposal to allot Channel 244A to Lake City, TN. Although each proposal would result in a first local service, a first local service at Halls Crossroads is preferred because it has a larger population than Lake City. See 68 FR 33669, June 5, 2003. See also SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

Radio Broadcasting Services; Mt. Enterprise, TX

Wed, Dec 14 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This document denies a petition filed by Charles Crawford and grants a counterproposal filed by EString Wireless, Ltd., by allotting Channel 231A at Mt. Enterprise, Texas with a site restriction of 12.5 kilometers (7.8 miles) north at reference coordinates 320148 NL and 943938 WL. See 70 FR 8559, published February 22, 2005. Additionally, the application for New FM Station, Channel 230A at Lufkin, File No. BMPH20050329AAA, will be referred to the Technical Processing Group located in the Audio Division for processing.

Radio Broadcasting Services; Sanderson, Texas

Wed, Dec 14 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Audio Division, at the request of Big Bend Broadcasting, allots Channel 274C1 at Sanderson, Texas, as the community's second local FM service. Channel 274C1 can be allotted to Sanderson, Texas, in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements with a site restriction of 17.6 km (11.0 miles) south of Sanderson. The coordinates for Channel 274C1 at Sanderson, Texas, are 295917 North Latitude and 1022632 West Longitude. The Government of Mexico has concurred in this allotment, which is located within 320 kilometers (199 miles) of the U.S.Mexican border.

Radio Broadcasting Services; Connersville, IN, Erlanger, KY, Lebanon, KY, Lebanon Junction, KY, Madison, IN, New

Wed, Dec 14 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This document grants a petition filed by Rodgers Broadcasting seeking the substitution of Channel 262A for Channel 262B at Connersville, Indiana, reallotment of Channel 262A from Connersville, Indiana to Norwood, Ohio, as its first local service and modification of Station WIFE(FM) license accordingly. See 70 FR 7219, published February 11, 2005. The document also grants the substitution of Channel *265A for vacant Channel *266A at Madison, Indiana; the substitution of Channel 267B1 for Channel 267B at Richmond, Indiana and modification of the FM Station WFMG license accordingly; the substitution of Channel 266A for Channel 265A at Erlanger, Kentucky, and modification of the FM Station WIZF license accordingly; and the substitution of Channel 265A for Channel 265C3 at Lebanon, Kentucky, and modification of the WLSK(FM) license accordingly. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

Radio Broadcasting Services; Arnold and City of Angels, California

Wed, Dec 14 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This document requests comments on a petition for rule making filed by KBYN, Inc. (``Petitioner''), licensee of Station KBYN(FM) (``KNYN''), Channel 240A, Arnold, California. Petitioner requests that the Commission reallot Channel 240A from Arnold to City of Angels, California, and modify Station KBNY's license accordingly. The coordinates for Channel 240A at City of Angels are 380532 NL and 120 2722 WL, with a site restriction of 8.6 kilometers (5.3 miles) east of City of Angels.

Implementation of Section 621(a)(1) of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 as Amended by the Cable Television

Wed, Dec 14 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In this document, the Commission seeks comment on how to implement section 621(a)(1) of the Communications Act. Because several potential competitors seeking to enter the multichannel video programming distributor (MVPD) marketplace have alleged that in many areas the current operation of the local franchising process serves as a barrier to entry, the Commission solicits comment on section 621(a)(1)'s directive that local franchising authorities (LFAs) not unreasonably refuse to award competitive franchises, and whether the franchising process unreasonably impedes the achievement of the interrelated federal goals of enhanced cable competition and accelerated broadband deployment and, if so, how the Commission should act to address that problem.

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

Wed, Dec 14 2005 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, 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 o

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

Wed, Dec 14 2005 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, 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 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 o

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

Wed, Dec 14 2005 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, 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 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 o

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

Wed, Dec 14 2005 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, 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 that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a)
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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 minimi

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

Wed, Dec 14 2005 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, 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 b

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

Wed, Dec 14 2005 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, 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 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 o

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval

Wed, Dec 14 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Communications Commissions, 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;
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(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

Licensees of Broadband Radio Service Channels 1 and/or 2/2A; Must File Site and Technical Data by December 27, 2005

Wed, Dec 14 2005 11:00:00 GMT

By this document, the Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) and the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) set forth the specific data that Broadband Radio Service (BRS) \1\ licensees in the 21502160/62 MHz band must file along with the deadline date and procedures for filing this data on the Commission's Universal Licensing System (ULS). The data will assist in determining future AWS licensees' relocation obligations.
\1\ The Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS) was renamed the Broadband Radio Service (BRS) in 2004. See Amendment of Parts 1, 21, 73, 74 and 101 of the Commission's Rules to Facilitate the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other Advanced Services in the 21502162 MHz and 25002690 MHz Bands, WT Docket No. 0366, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 19 FCC Rcd 14165 (2004) (``BRS/EBS R&O and FNPRM''), recon. pending. Therefore, all former MDS licensees are now referred to as BRS licensees.

Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991

Wed, Dec 14 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In this document, the Commission seeks comment on a petition for declaratory ruling filed by the Fax Ban Coalition (the ``Coalition'') concerning the scope of the Commission's jurisdiction over interstate communications under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (``TCPA''). In particular, the Coalition asks the Commission to: Affirm that, under its general grant of exclusive authority to regulate interstate communications, the Commission has exclusive authority to regulate interstate commercial fax messages; and find that section 17538.43 of the California Business and Professions Code, and all other State laws that purport to regulate interstate facsimile transmissions, are preempted by the federal TCPA, 47 U.S.C. 227.

Rescheduling of the Eighth Meeting of the Advisory Committee for the 2007 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-07

Wed, Dec 14 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice advises interested persons that the eighth meeting of the WRC07 Advisory Committee originally scheduled for December 9, 2005 (FR Vol. 70, No. 201, Wednesday, October 19, 2005, Notices) has been rescheduled and will now be held on January 25, 2006, at the Federal Communications Commission. The purpose of the meeting is to continue preparations for the 2007 World Radiocommunication Conference. The Advisory Committee will consider any preliminary views and draft proposals introduced by the Advisory Committee's Informal Working Groups.

Petitions for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding

Wed, Dec 14 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 1, 2005.

Petitions for Reconsideration have been filed in the Commission's Rulemaking proceeding listed in this Public Notice and published pursuant to 47 CFR 1.429(e). The full text of 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) (18003783160). Oppositions to these petitions must be filed by December 29, 2005. See Sec. 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 Matters of Appropriate Framework for Broadband Access to the Internet over Wireline Facilities (CC Docket No. 0233).

Universal Service Obligations of Broadband Providers (CC Docket No. 0233).

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Review of Regulatory Requirements for Incumbent LEC Broadband Telecommunications Services (CC Docket No. 01337).

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