The Federal Register

Review of the Emergency Alert System

Wed, Dec 20 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission adopted rules that expanded the reach of the Emergency Alert System (EAS), as currently constituted, to cover digital communications technologies that are increasingly being used by the American public to receive news and entertainment. This document announces the effective date of these published rules.

Revision of Procedures Governing Amendments to FM Table of Allotments and Changes of Community of License in the Radio

Wed, Dec 20 2006 11:00:00 GMT

In this document, the Commission adopted a number of procedures and procedural changes designed to streamline the process of allocating new FM channels and modifying the communities of license of existing radio stations, and to reduce current backlogs in proceedings to amend the FM Table of Allotments. In the R&O, the Commission also announced that it would lift a freeze on all new petitions to amend the FM Table
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of Allotments, as of the effective date of the R&O.

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

Wed, Dec 20 2006 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

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

Wed, Dec 20 2006 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

Auction of Phase II 220 MHz Spectrum Scheduled For June 20, 2007; Comments Sought on Competitive Bidding Procedures

Wed, Dec 20 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This document announces the auction of certain Phase II 220 MHz Spectrum licenses (Phase II 220 MHz) scheduled to commence on June 20, 2007 (Auction No. 72). This document also seeks comments on competitive bidding procedures for Auction No. 72.

Petition for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding

Wed, Dec 20 2006 11:00:00 GMT

December 6, 2006.

A Petition for Reconsideration has been filed in the Commission's Rulemaking proceeding listed in this Public Notice and published pursuant to
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47 CFR 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 January 4, 2007. 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 Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Burkesville, Greensburg, Hodgenville, Horse Cave, Lebanon, Lebanon Junction, Lewisport, Louisville, Lyndon, New Haven, Springfield and St. Matthews, Kentucky, Edinburgh, Hope, Tell City and Versailles, Indiana, Belle Meade, Goodlettsville

Petitions for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding

Wed, Dec 20 2006 11:00:00 GMT

December 8, 2006.

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 January 4, 2007. 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 Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Ashland, Greensburg, and Kingsley, Kansas and Alva, Medford, and Mustang, Oklahoma (MB Docket No. 0665).

Number of Petitions Filed: 1.

In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Lone, Oregon; W

Petition for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding

Wed, Dec 20 2006 11:00:00 GMT

December 8, 2006.

A Petition for Reconsideration has 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 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 January 4, 2007. 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 Amendment of the Commission's Rules Regarding Maritime Automatic Identification Systems (WT Docket No. 04 344).

Petition for Rule Making Filed by National Telecommunications and Information Administration (RM10821).

Emergency Petition for Declaratory Ruling Filed by MariTel, Inc.

Amendment of the Commission's Rules Co