FCC Web Documents citing 25.118

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  • Terminal (``VSAT'') network, in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, (``Act'') and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.117(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), as well as for its willful and repeated failure to notify the Commission of permitted modifications to its VSAT system within the required time period in violation of Section 25.118(a) of the Rules. background Walgreens is a large pharmaceutical retailer with more than 5,400 locations and holds Commission authorization to operate a fixed satellite VSAT network consisting of a hub earth station and associated remote earth stations. On September 14, 2006, Walgreens filed with the Commission's International Bureau a request for Special Temporary Authority (``STA'') to continue operating its VSAT
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  • for Globalstar's regulatory activities. Through its training program, Globalstar will ensure that such executive officers and employees are aware of all applicable provisions of the Act, the Rules, and Commission Orders regarding operation of its earth and space stations. Globalstar will also ensure that such executives and employees are aware of, and understand the requirements under Sections 25.114, 25.117 and 25.118 of the Commission Rules. Such training will be completed within ninety (90) days of the Effective Date, and any new employees will receive training within sixty (60) days of the commencement of their employment. Compliance Report. Globalstar will file Compliance Reports with the Commission ninety (90) days after the Effective Date, twelve (12) months after the Effective Date, and twenty
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  • Fee Collection Program to Implement the Provision of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, 2 FCC Rcd (``Fee Collection Order''), clarified on recon., 3 FCC Rcd 5987 (1988); Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1985, Pub L. No. 99-272 5002(e), (f), 100 Stat. 82, 118-21 (1986). See 47 U.S.C. 158(d)(2) and 47 CFR 1.1117. See also, 47 CFR 25.114, 25.117, 25.118, and 25.140]. Jackson Radio Works, Inc. - Request for waiver of late charge penalty for the late payment of regulatory fees for Jackson Radio Works, Inc. at Jackson, MI. Denied. (October 18, 2000). [See 47 CFR 1.1164(b)]. KAPS Radio - Request for waiver of the late charge penalty for late payment of FY 1998 regulatory fees for KAPS at Mount
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  • Mobile Satellite Ventures Subsidiary LLC and those subsidiaries, successors and assigns thereof that provide telecommunications services within the United States. Nothing in the Agreement is intended to limit any obligation imposed by Federal law or regulation including, but not limited to 47 U.S.C. �� 222(a) and (c)(1) and the Commission's implementing regulations. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to Section 25.118(b) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.118(b), TMI Communications and Company, LP's request to change its U.S.-licensed mobile earth terminals operation from private carrier basis to common carrier status IS GRANTED. This Order is issued pursuant to Section 0.261 of the Commission's rules on delegated authority, 47 C.F.R. � 0.261, and is effective upon release. Petitions for reconsideration under
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  • II, Art. 2 (opened for signature 1982). See Letter from William T. Hatch, Associate Administrator, Office of Spectrum Management, NTIA, to Donald Abelson, Chief, International Bureau, FCC (December 18, 2001), Attachment 1. These requirements are derived from the recommends clauses of the U.S. WP 4A DNR, attached as Appendix A. But see 47 C.F.R. �� 25.117 (modification of station license), 25.118 (modification not requiring prior authorization). Federal Communications Commission DA 01-3008 Federal Communications Commission DA 01-xxxx � � � F �0� �0� �0� �0� �0� �0� �0� �`� �0� j � � �� �� ` ` ������������������������������������������������������
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  • applications. Legal Basis: 47 USC �� 154, 301, 302, 303, 307, 309, 332. Section Number and Title: 25.110 Filing of applications, fees, and number of copies. 25.111 Additional information. 25.112 Defective applications. 25.113 Construction permits, station licenses, launch authority. 25.114 Applications for space station authorizations. 25.115 Application for earth station authorizations. 25.116 Amendments to applications. 25.117 Modification of station license. 25.118 Modifications not requiring prior authorization. 25.119 Assignment or transfer of control of station authorization. 25.120 Application for special temporary authorization. 25.121 License term and renewals. 25.130 Filing requirements for transmitting earth stations. 25.132 Verification of earth station antenna performance standards. 25.143 Licensing provisions for the 1.6/2.4 GHz mobile-satellite service. 25.145 Licensing conditions for the Fixed-Satellite Service in the 20/30 GHz
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  • July 19, 2004. In SAT-AMD-20020916-00195, Denali Telecom, LLC disclosed that "atmospheric reentry is favored for spacecraft disposal at the end of mission life." Consequently, Denali Telecom, LLC was required to file a casualty risk assessment. Intelsat LLC S2402 SAT-MOD-20040527-00107E Effective Date: 06/28/2004 Grant of Authority Modification Nature of Service:Fixed Satellite Service Pursuant to the streamlined fleet management procedures under section 25.118(e) of the Commission's rules, Intelsat LLC's application for modification of its authorization to relocate INTELSAT 802 from 174.0� E.L. to 32.90� E.L. was effective on June 28, 2004. Intelsat plans to start the relocation of the INTELSAT 802 satellite in July 2004 and arrive at the new location in September/October 2004. Page 2 of 2
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  • release date of this Notice, except were an effective date is specified. Intelsat LLC S2398 SAT-MOD-20040726-00147E Effective Date: 08/25/2004 Grant of Authority 08/25/2004 - 07/18/2016 Modification Nature of Service:Fixed Satellite Service On July 26, 2004, Intelsat, LLC filed an application for modification of its authorization to operate its INTELSAT 707 satellite, pursuant to the streamlined fleet management procedures under section 25.118(e) of the Commission's rules to move INTELSAT 707, operating on the 3700-4200, 5925-6425, 10950-11200, 11450-11950, 12500-12750 and 14000-14500 MHz frequency bands, from the 1.0� W.L. orbital location to 53.0� W.L.orbital location. This modification became effective on August 25, 2004. PanAmSat Licensee Corp. S2422 SAT-STA-20040708-00130E Effective Date: 09/20/2004 Grant of Authority Special Temporary Authority Nature of Service:Fixed Satellite Service PanAmSat Licensee
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  • Nos. 02-34 and 00-248, 18 FCC Rcd 13486, 13514-15 (paras. 83-85) (2003) (Second Further Notice). Fourth Report and Order, 19 FCC Rcd at 7421 (para. 5). Fourth Report and Order, 19 FCC Rcd at 7421-22 (para. 5). Fourth Report and Order, 19 FCC Rcd at 7428-31 (App. A). Specifically, the Commission adopted revisions to Sections 25.110, 25.114, 25.115, 25.116, 25.117, 25.118(a), 25.130, and 25.131 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 25.110, 25.114, 25.115, 25.116, 25.117, 25.118(a), 25.130, 25.131. See 69 FR 55516 (Sept. 15, 2004). In that public notice, the Commission announced that the effective date of these rules was August 24, 2004, the date the Commission received approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the revisions
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  • (space-to-Earth), 19.7-20.2 GHz (space-to-Earth), 28.35-28.6 GHz (Earth-to-space) and 29.25-29.5 GHz (Earth-to-space) frequency bands. S2394 SAT-MOD-20050214-00037E Effective Date: 03/16/2005 Grant of Authority 08/13/2006 - Modification Intelsat LLC Nature of Service:Fixed Satellite Service Granted Intelsat, LLC's application filed on February 14, 2005, for modification of its authorization to operate its INTELSAT 605 satellite, pursuant to the streamlined fleet management procedures under section 25.118(e) of the Commission's rules to move INTELSAT 605, operating on the 3625-4200, 5850-6425, 10950-11200, 11450-11700, and 14000-14500 MHz frequency bands, from the 32.9� E.L. orbital location to 174.0� E.L.orbital location. This modification was effective on March 16, 2005. This action is without prejudice to IBFS. File No. SAT-RPL-20041015-00201. S2499 SAT-MOD-20050308-00059E Effective Date: 04/20/2005 Grant of Authority Modification EchoStar Satellite L.L.C.
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  • Secretariat of Communications and Transportation of the United Mexican States. EchoStar states that EchoStar 4 must be at the 77� W.L. orbit location by July 1, 2005 to satisfy the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) bringing-into-use date for the Mexican authorization. The Commission adopted fleet management procedures to streamline the processing of satellite fleet management modifications. The procedures adopted under Section 25.118(e) of the Commission's rules allow satellite operators to rearrange satellites in their fleets among their assigned orbital locations to reflect business and customer considerations where no other public interest factors are adversely affected. Accordingly, a space station operator may modify its license to this end without prior authorization, but upon 30 days notice to the Commission and any potentially affected
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  • Date: 06/27/2005 Grant of Authority Modification SES Americom, Inc. Nature of Service:Direct to Home Fixed Satellite, Fixed Satellite Service Page 1 of 2 For more information concerning this Notice, contact the Satellite Division at 202-418-0719; TTY 202-418-2555. On May 27, 2005, SES Americom filed an application for modification of its authorization, pursuant to the streamlined fleet management procedures under section 25.118(e) of the Commission's rules, to relocate its AMC-2 satellite from the 105� W.L. orbit location to the 85� W.L. orbit location and operate in the 11700-12200, 140000-14500, 3700-4200, and 5925-6425 MHz bands. Previously, pursuant to SES Americom, Inc., Order and Authorization, DA 03-2197 (rel. July 7, 2003), the AMC-2 satellite had been operating at the 105� W.L. orbit location on
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  • 09/16/2005 - 07/18/2011 Modification INTELSAT NORTH AMERICA LLC Page 2 of 3 For more information concerning this Notice, contact the Satellite Division at 202-418-0719; TTY 202-418-2555. Nature of Service:Fixed Satellite Service On August 17, 2005, Intelsat, LLC filed an application for modification of its authorization to operate its INTELSAT 604 satellite, pursuant to the streamlined fleet management procedures under section 25.118(e) of the Commission's rules to move INTELSAT 604, operating on the 5850-6425 MHz (Earth-space); 3625-4200 MHz (space-Earth); 14.0-14.50 GHz (Earth-space); 10.95-11.2 GHz and 11.45-11.7 GHz (space-Earth) frequency bands, from 157.0 E.L. to 178.0 E.L. This modification became effective on September 16, 2005. Intelsat expects to have the INTELSAT 604 satellite at the 178.0 E.L. location in January/February 2006. SAT-STA-20050923-00180E Effective
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  • The International Bureau renewed all the STAs on September 13, 2005, for 30 days under File Nos. SES-STA-20050909-01244, SES-STA-20050909-01245, SES-STA-20050909-01246, and SES-STA-20050909-01247. See File Nos. SES-RWL-20050625-00755, SES-RWL-20050625-00756, SES-RWL-20050625-00757, and SES-RWL-20050625-00758. See File Nos. SES-MOD-20050802-01027, SES-MOD-20050802-01028, SES-MOD-20050802-01029 and, SES-MOD-20050802-01030. Supra, notes 11 and 13. None of the exceptions to the requirement of prior Commission approval for modifications, as described in Section 25.118 of the Rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.118, apply here. See 47 C.F.R. � 25.134. This section explains the licensing provisions of VSAT networks. 47 U.S.C. � 503(b). 47 C.F.R. � 1.80(a). Section 312(f) (1) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. � 312(f) (1), which applies to violations for which forfeitures are assessed under Section 503(b) of the Act, provides that ``[t]he
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  • this type. Specifically , Intelsat states that appropriate employees, at the direction of Intelsat's general counsel, have prepared a chart identifying all orbital locations subject to collocation agreements for its use when considering future moves of this type. DISCUSSION The Commission has adopted fleet management procedures to streamline the processing of satellite fleet management modifications. The procedures adopted under Section 25.118(e) of the Commission's rules allow a satellite operator to rearrange satellites in its fleet among its assigned orbital locations to reflect business and customer considerations where no other public interest factors are adversely affected. Accordingly, a space station operator may modify its license to this end without prior authorization, but upon 30 days prior notice to the Commission and to
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  • process. See also 47 C.F.R. � 25.111(c). See Implementation of ITU Cost Recovery Charges for Satellite Network Filings, Public Notice, 16 FCC Rcd 18732 (2001). Id. 47 C.F.R. � 25.148(c). EchoStar Application at 10-11 and Technical Annex at 5-6. EchoStar Application, Technical Annex at 5. This is consistent with the Commission's determination that for DBS operators to use the Section 25.118(e) streamlined fleet management procedure, they must certify that they will meet, among other requirements, the geographic service requirements in Section 25.148(c) of the Commission's rules. See 47 C.F.R. � 25.118(e)(9). See 47 C.F.R. � 25.114(d); Mitigation of Orbital Debris, Second Report and Order, 19 FCC Rcd 11567 (2004). Public Notice, International Bureau Satellite Division Information, Disclosure of Orbital Debris Mitigation
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  • pp. 3, 4. Satellite Communications Services, Satellite Radio Applications Accepted for Filing, Public Notice, Report No. SES-00744 (rel. Aug. 31, 2005). Policy Branch Information, Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing, Public Notice, Report No. SAT-00316 (rel. Aug. 26, 2005); Satellite Communications Services, Satellite Radio Applications Accepted for Filing, Public Notice, Report No. SES-00744 (rel. Aug. 31, 2005). 47 C.F.R. � 25.118(e). Fleet Management Notice of SES Americom, Inc., File No. SAT-MOD-20050527-00110. SES Americom Application at p. 8. Id. EchoStar Blanket Authorization, DA 05-3227 at � 8. Id. at � 14. SES Americom Application at p. 9. Echostar 9 Meter Hub Earth Station Application, File No. SES-LIC-20050621-00799. Amendment of the Commission's Space Station Licensing Rules and Policies, Second Report and Order, 18
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  • available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with the ability to shut down any earth station within the VSAT network immediately upon notification of harmful interference. Further, the licenses for all earth stations operated by remote control list the remote control point, and this information is considered a material term of the license. We hereby clarify that Section 25.118(a)(1) of the Commission's rules, which permits licensees to make changes to their authorized earth stations without obtaining prior Commission authorization, is intended to apply only to the equipment specified on the license and does not apply to changes in remote control points. Therefore, where a licensee considers a change in the Earth station's remote control point, including any relocation of
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  • more information concerning this Notice, contact the Satellite Division at 202-418-0719; TTY 202-418-2555. INFORMATIVE Under the provisions of the Second Space Station Licensing Reform Order, 18 FCC Rcd 12507 (2003), the Satellite Division finds that the modification request filed by Intelsat on April 7, 2006, SAT-MOD-20060407-00039, is not appropriate for the streamlined procedure for fleet management maneuvers specified in Section 25.118(e) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.118(e). Therefore, this applicant will not be allowed, at this time, to modify its license without prior authorization pursuant to Section 25.118(e) as specified in its modification request. Accordingly, the status of SAT-MOD-20060407-00039 is that of a pending request for modification that has yet to be accepted for filing. This determination is without
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  • Terminal (``VSAT'') network, in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, (``Act'') and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.117(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), as well as for its willful and repeated failure to notify the Commission of permitted modifications to its VSAT system within the required time period in violation of Section 25.118(a) of the Rules. background Walgreens is a large pharmaceutical retailer with more than 5,400 locations and holds Commission authorization to operate a fixed satellite VSAT network consisting of a hub earth station and associated remote earth stations. On September 14, 2006, Walgreens filed with the Commission's International Bureau a request for Special Temporary Authority (``STA'') to continue operating its VSAT
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  • than those for earth stations in other frequency bands. SIA further asserts that these requirements are onerous and unnecessary for large, individually licensed Ka-band earth station antennas, and so the testing requirements should be limited to blanket-licensed "production" antennas in the Ka-band. Fourth, SIA proposes expanding the kinds of earth station modifications that can be treated as minor under Section 25.118(a) of the Commission's rules. Specifically, SIA recommends allowing increases in power or bandwidth, and the addition of emission designators, to be treated as minor modifications, as long as the new parameters are within the authorized power envelopes applicable to the existing licensed antenna. SIA further proposes allowing changes in coordinates for hub earth stations on 30 days' notice, but would
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  • the Commission's rules. INFORMATIVE S2422 SAT-MOD-20080630-00133 PanAmSat Licensee Corp. Under the provisions of the Second Space Station Licensing Reform Order, 18 FCC Rcd 12507 (2003), the Satellite Division finds that the modification request filed by PanAmSat Licensee Corp. (PanAmSat) on June 30, 2008, File No. SAT-MOD-20080630-00133, is not appropriate for the streamlined procedure for fleet management maneuvers specified in Section 25.118(e) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �25.118(e). Therefore, PanAmSat will not be allowed, at this time, to modify its license without prior authorization pursuant to Section 25.118(e) as specified in its modification request. Accordingly, the status of File No. SAT-MOD-20080630-00133 is that of a pending request for modification that has yet to be accepted for filing. This determination is without
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  • for Globalstar's regulatory activities. Through its training program, Globalstar will ensure that such executive officers and employees are aware of all applicable provisions of the Act, the Rules, and Commission Orders regarding operation of its earth and space stations. Globalstar will also ensure that such executives and employees are aware of, and understand the requirements under Sections 25.114, 25.117 and 25.118 of the Commission Rules. Such training will be completed within ninety (90) days of the Effective Date, and any new employees will receive training within sixty (60) days of the commencement of their employment. Compliance Report. Globalstar will file Compliance Reports with the Commission ninety (90) days after the Effective Date, twelve (12) months after the Effective Date, and twenty
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  • to Section 0.261 of the Commission's rules on delegated authority, 47 C.F.R. � 0.261, we dismiss that portion of the application that requests authority to operate a 1.0-meter General Dynamics antenna without prejudice to re-filing. Please note that if Comtech wishes to re-file an application for this antenna without a demonstration that the antenna qualifies for routine processing under Section 25.118(f), it must include certifications from potentially affected adjacent satellite operators pursuant to Section 25.220(d) in its application. Sincerely, Paul E. Blais Chief, Systems Analysis Branch Satellite Division International Bureau The conventional Ku-band encompasses the 11.7-12.2 GHz downlink and 14.0-14.5 GHz uplink frequencies. If Comtech refiles an application identical to the portion dismissed, with the exception of supplying the corrected information,
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  • 1991). 9 FCC Rcd. 6476, 6481(1994), recon, 10 FCC Rcd. 7801 (1995). Id at 2278. See Ka-band Service Rules Report and Order at � 38. In pertinent part, � 25.116 defines as "major" those amendments that "increase the potential for interference, or change the proposed frequencies or orbital locations to be used." 47 C.F.R. � 25.116(b)(1). Although Sections 25.117 and 25.118, 47 C.F.R. � � 25.117 and 25.118, discuss modifications to station licenses, neither section discusses when modifications to space station licenses are deemed "minor" or "major." These sections primarily address modifications to earth station licenses and their resulting regulatory treatment (that is, we place modification applications relating to "major" modifications on public notice for comment, while we allow earth station
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  • Nature of Service:Domestic Fixed Satellite Service SITE ID: 1 3650 HACKS CROSS ROAD, BUILDING E (FXTV), SHELBY, MEMPHIS, TN LOCATION: E890197 SES-MOD-20010720-01376 DCI II, INC. Application for Modification 08/06/1999 - 08/06/2009 Date Effective: 07/26/2001 Class of Station: Fixed Earth Stations Grant of Authority Nature of Service:Domestic Fixed Satellite Service, International Fixed Satellite Service Page 4 of 10 Pursuant to Section 25.118(c)(4) of the FCC's rules, earth station licensee making changes in coordinates of less than ten seconds may do so without prior FCC authorization. Accordingly, the applicant submits this notification of earth station relocation. SITE ID: 1 2000 M STREET, NW, WASHINGTON, DC LOCATION: E970397 SES-MOD-20010720-01377 DCI II, INC. Application for Modification 10/10/1997 - 10/10/2007 Date Effective: 07/27/2001 Class of Station:
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  • UNITS) LOCATION: PRODELIN CORPORATION Remote PF1 2.4 meters ANTENNA ID: 1253 BPSK, DATA 11700.0000 - 12200.0000 MHz 30K0G1D Points of Communication: HUB-A - ALSAT - (ALSAT) Application for Modification 02/14/2002 - 02/14/2012 Date Effective: 02/27/2003 Class of Station: Temporary Fixed Earth Station Grant of Authority Veritas DGC Land, Inc. E010310 SES-MOD-20030213-00186E Nature of Service:Domestic Fixed Satellite Service Pursuant to section 25.118(a) of the FCC's rules, licensee Veritas DGC Land, Inc. files this minor modification to notify the FCC that it has installed a replacement antenna at its earth station facility E010310 that is electrically identical to the previously-authorized antenna for this station. Specifically, the previous-authorized antenna, a 1.2-meter Prodelin antenna (Model Number 1134), has been replaced by a 1.8-meter Prodelin antenna
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  • (1.2METER) PROD, CONUS, (250 UNITS) LOCATION: PRODELIN 12PROD 1.2 meters ANTENNA ID: 1134 47.98 dBW DIGITAL QPSK 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 2M00G7D DIGITAL QPSK 11700.0000 - 12200.0000 MHz 2M00G7D Points of Communication: 1 - ALSAT - (ALSAT) Application for Modification Class of Station: Mobile Earth Station Richtec Incorporated E020074 SES-MOD-20030423-00581P Nature of Service:Domestic Mobile-Satellite Service Pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 25.118(a), licensee Richtec Incorporated notifies the Commission of its intent to use the SkyWave DMR-200C mobile earth terminal ("MET") in connection with its blanket authorization for 10,000 half-duplex Inmarsat D+ METs in the U.S. As set forth in the certification from the manufacturer of the terminal (Exhibit 1), the SkyWave DMR-200C METs are electrically identical to the METs already authorized for
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  • the INTELSAT 802 satellite. Intelsat seeks authority to relocate INTELSAT 802 from 174.0� E.L. to 32.90� E.L. Intelsat plans to start the relocation of the INTELSAT 802 satellite in July 2004 and arrive at the new location in September/October 2004. This correction adds the following: Intelsat LLC filed this modification application pursuant to the streamlined fleet management procedures under section 25.118(e) of the Commission's rules. This modification will be effective on June 28, 2004. Page 2 of 2
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  • for Modification Nature of Service:Feeder Link for DBS in Fixed Satellite Service, Other Modification filed to add DirecTV-3 @ 82 degrees WL and DirectTV-3 @ 91 degrees WL as point of communications to its authorization; no technical changes are contemplated in the instant application. Applicant is filing a modification application out of an abundance of caution; notification pursuant to Section 25.118 arguably would suffice. 39 � 16 ' 35.00 " N LAT. SITE ID: CASTLE ROCK 5281 EAST GARTON ROAD, DOUGLAS, CASTLE ROCK, CO 104 � 48 ' 23.90 " W LONG. LOCATION: VERTEX CK-8 8.1 meters ANTENNA ID: 8.1 KPK 87.40 dBW feeder link for DBS (Digital video & data) 17300.0000 - 17800.0000 MHz 36M0G7W 88.00 dBW COMMAND CARRIER 17300.0000
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  • for inter-satellite links. In addition, DIRECTV has requested waivers of Sections 25.202(g), 25.210(d), and 25.210(i) and Section S7 of Schedule S. Intelsat LLC S2398 SAT-MOD-20040726-00147E Modification 07/26/2004 16:45:34:98600 Date Filed: On July 26, 2004, Intelsat, LLC has filed an application for modification of its authorization to operate its INTELSAT 707 satellite, pursuant to the streamlined fleet management procedures under section 25.118(e) of the Commission's rules to move INTELSAT 707, operating on the 3700-4200, 5925-6425, 10950-11200, 11450-11950, 12500-12750 and 14000-14500 MHz frequency bands, from the 1.0� W.L. orbital location to 53.0� W.L.orbital location. This modification will be effective on August 25, 2004. DIRECTV Enterprises, LLC S2632 SAT-RPL-20040630-00127E Replacement Satellite Application (no new frequency) 06/30/2004 21:53:55:99300 Date Filed: DIRECTV Enterprises, LLC (DIRECTV) has
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  • rules, unless otherwise noted. 47 C.F.R. � 25.154. For more information concerning this Notice, contact the Satellite Division at 202-418-0719; TTY 202-418-2555. Intelsat LLC S2394 SAT-MOD-20040917-00181E Modification 09/17/2004 11:33:01:75300 Date Filed: On September 17, 2004, Intelsat, LLC filed an application for modification of its authorization to operate its INTELSAT 605 satellite, pursuant to the streamlined fleet management procedures under section 25.118(e) of the Commission's rules to move INTELSAT 605, operating on the 3625-4200, 5850-6425, 10950-11200, 11450-11700, and 14000-14500 MHz frequency bands, from the 32.9� E.L. orbital location to 178.0� E.L.orbital location. This modification will be effective on October 18, 2004. Page 1 of 1
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  • - 4200.0000 MHz 36M0D7D 3700.0000 - 4200.0000 MHz 6K72D7D 68.60 dBW 5925.0000 - 6425.0000 MHz 36M0D7D Points of Communication: 1 - ALSAT - (ALSAT) E040124 SES-MOD-20040907-01776P Date Effective: 12/03/2004 Class of Station: Fixed Earth Stations Grant of Authority 04/15/2004 - 04/15/2019 Application for Modification Bluebonnet Communications, Inc. Nature of Service:Domestic Fixed Satellite Service This is a notification, pursuant to Section 25.118(a) of the Rules of a different, but electrically identical antenna. 30 � 11 ' 50.00 " N LAT. SITE ID: 1 129 WEST PRIEN LAKE ROAD, CALCASIEU, LAKE CHARLES, LA 93 � 13 ' 12.00 " W LONG. LOCATION: PRODELIN 1 2.4 meters ANTENNA ID: 1244 64.00 dBW DIGITAL AUDIO AND VIDEO 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 3M00G7W DIGITAL AUDIO AND
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  • rules, unless otherwise noted. 47 C.F.R. � 25.154. S2394 SAT-AMD-20050224-00049E Amendment 02/24/2005 17:40:29:41000 Date Filed: Intelsat LLC See File No. SAT-MOD-20050214-00037, below S2394 SAT-MOD-20050214-00037E Modification 02/14/2005 17:33:03:08300 Date Filed: Intelsat LLC On February 14, 2005, Intelsat, LLC filed an application for modification of its authorization to operate its INTELSAT 605 satellite, pursuant to the streamlined fleet management procedures under section 25.118(e) of the Commission's rules to move INTELSAT 605, operating on the 3625-4200, 5850-6425, 10950-11200, 11450-11700, and 14000-14500 MHz frequency bands, from the 32.9� E.L. orbital location to 174.0� E.L.orbital location. This modification will be effective on March 16, 2005. Intelsat expects to have the INTELSAT 605 satellite at the 174.0� E.L. location in March/April 2005. INTELSAT 605 was previously operating
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  • in the queue. Petitions, oppositions and other pleadings filed in response to this notice should conform to Section 25.154 of the Commission's rules, unless otherwise noted. 47 C.F.R. � 25.154. S2134 SAT-MOD-20050527-00110E Modification 05/27/2005 12:31:56:77300 Date Filed: SES Americom, Inc. SES Americom, Inc. filed an application for modification of its authorization, pursuant to the streamlined fleet management procedures under section 25.118(e) of the Commission's rules, to relocate its AMC-2 satellite from the 105� W.L. orbit location to the 85� W.L. orbit location. SES Americom currently operates the AMC-2 C/Ku-band hybrid satellite at 105� W.L. pursuant to conditional authority granted by the Commission in 2003, and is authorized to operate in the Ku-band and use the C-band for TT&C at that location.
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  • hand off communications traffic to Galaxy 14. Once hand-off has been completed, Galaxy 12 would be relocated to 125.25� W.L. S2390 SAT-MOD-20050817-00161E Modification 08/17/2005 16:35:56:20300 Date Filed: Intelsat North America LLC On August 17, 2005, Intelsat, LLC filed an application for modification of its authorization to operate its INTELSAT 604 satellite, pursuant to the streamlined fleet management procedures under section 25.118(e) of the Commission's rules to move INTELSAT 604, operating on the 5850-6425 MHz (Earth-space); 3625-4200 MHz (space-Earth); 14.0-14.50 GHz (Earth-space); 10.95-11.2 GHz and 11.45-11.7 GHz (space-Earth) frequency bands, from 157.0 E.L. to 178.0 E.L. This modification will be effective on September 16, 2005. Intelsat expects to have the INTELSAT 604 satellite at the 178.0 E.L. location in January/February 2006. Intelsat
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  • ALSAT - (ALSAT) 2 - ALSAT - (ALSAT) E000166 SES-MOD-20080229-00216 E Class of Station: VSAT Network Application for Modification HNS License Sub, LLC Nature of Service: Fixed Satellite Service HNS License Sub, LLC (Hughes) requests to modify its Germantown, MD-based VSAT Network to add an additional temporary-fixed 3.9 meter Andrew Corp. hub antenna, and to submit a notification under Section 25.118(a)(2) of Inclusion of a new 98 CM Raven antenna model that is Electrically Identical to the TR 98CM and TFTR 98CM antennas currently Authorized. Also, Hughes requests to increase in the Quantity of TR 98 CM antennas, and to increase in the Quality of Hub A antennas. SITE ID: TF TR 1.2M CONUS, AK, HI, PR, VI 1.2 M (50,000
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  • telemetry, and to allow Galaxy 12 to operate as an in-orbit spare at the new location. PanAmSat requests a waiver of Section 25.283(c), 47 C.F.R. 25.283(c), which specifies that space stations must discharge all stored energy sources at end-of-life of the space station. This modification application was not appropriate for the streamlined procedure for fleet management maneuvers specified in Section 25.118(e) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �25.118(e). See Public Notice, Report No. SAT-00538, Policy Branch Information, Actions Taken, Informative (July 11, 2008). Page 1 of 1
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  • Fixed Satellite Service, in bands shared with point-to-point terrestrial services, must certify within 30 months after issuance of an initial license, major modification, or renewal that it is loaded to 50% of its licensed bandwidth. A licensee that cannot make this certification by the required date must instead, within 30 days of that date, notify the Commission pursuant to Section 25.118 of a reduced range of operating frequencies whose total bandwidth is no more than twice the actual load, and must disseminate such notice to the public in a manner reasonably calculated to reach other users of the band. This paragraph does not apply to earth stations authorized for total bandwidth of 40 MHz or less in each direction. FWCC notes
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  • of the petition. The International Bureau Filing System (IBFS) database would then be automatically updated with this information. We seek comment from the industry on this proposal as well as other areas where the Commission could automate its satellite earth station licensing process. VII. MISCELLANEOUS A. Earth Station License Modification Requirements In the 1996 Streamlining Order, the Commission adopted Section 25.118, permitting earth station operators to make certain "minor" modifications to their licenses without prior Commission authorization. An applicant is required only to notify the Commission within 30 days of a minor modification of operations. In some cases, applicants have expressed confusion regarding whether their planned modification is a major or minor modification, particularly with respect to Sections 25.117(b) and 25.118(c)(5).
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  • 11082 (1999) (``MCI Order'') at �12. See CD Radio License Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 7977, � 13, citing Primosphere's Reply to Opposition of its Petition to Deny at 2. See 47 U.S.C. � 310(b). See CD Radio License Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 7981-85, �� 22-29. Id. at p. 6. Id. 47 CFR � 25.117. Cf. 47 CFR � 25.118, which allows a change from private carrier to common carrier without prior application but requires subsequent prompt notification. A change from private carriage, i.e. subscription, to classification as a broadcaster would thus require prior application and Commission approval. Id. at pp.10-15. Primosphere Application at 11. See 47 U.S.C. � 309(d)(1), that requires the protesting party to submit a petition containing
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  • customer. In the event that a space station licensee provides notification of a planned license modification pursuant to this notification procedure, and the Commission finds that the proposed modification does not meet the requirements below, the Commission will issue a public notice announcing that the proposed license modification will be considered pursuant to the current modification procedure. We adopt Section 25.118(e) as set forth in Appendix B to establish a streamlined modification procedure for satellite fleet management. Accordingly, a space station operator may modify its license without prior authorization, but upon 30 days prior notice to the Commission and any potentially affected licensed spectrum user, provided that the operator meets the following requirements: (1) The space station licensee will relocate a
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  • station applications different from oppositions to other earth station applications. Accordingly, we require electronic pleadings in response to both routine and non-routine earth station applications. E. Earth Station License Modification Requirements 1. Clarifying Revisions Background. In the Part 25 Earth Station Streamlining NPRM, the Commission proposed rule revisions to clarify its earth station license modification rules in Sections 25.117 and 25.118. In light of our decision to modify our space station license modification rules in Sections 25.117 in this Order above, we take this opportunity to consider our earth station modification proposals. Section 25.118 of our rules allows earth station operators to make "minor" modifications to their licenses without prior Commission authorization. In most cases, the earth station operator is required
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  • station applications different from oppositions to other earth station applications. Accordingly, we require electronic pleadings in response to both routine and non-routine earth station applications. E. Earth Station License Modification Requirements 1. Clarifying Revisions Background. In the Part 25 Earth Station Streamlining NPRM, the Commission proposed rule revisions to clarify its earth station license modification rules in Sections 25.117 and 25.118. In light of our decision to modify our space station license modification rules in Sections 25.117 in this Order above, we take this opportunity to consider our earth station modification proposals. Section 25.118 of our rules allows earth station operators to make "minor" modifications to their licenses without prior Commission authorization. In most cases, the earth station operator is required
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  • commenters offered specific recommendations in response. Motorola, Teledesic, and Constellation contended that it should not be necessary for a service provider to submit a further showing in order to obtain authority for operation of additional types of transceivers with specifications and operating parameters consistent with the existing terms of its blanket license for GMPCS transceivers. Teledesic therefore recommended that Section 25.118 be amended, if necessary, to relieve GMPCS blanket licensees from any obligation to notify the Commission of the introduction of new transceivers that are ``electrically identical'' to existing devices authorized by their licenses. We agree that service providers should not have to notify the Commission of the placement in service of new transceivers that are operable within the existing terms
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  • of Nimiq-3's orbital box, as well as to preclude DIRECTV 3 from drifting further westward. DIRECTV asserted that ``[t]his safety measure is manifestly in the public interest.'' Id. at 1. See File No. SAT-STA-20031003-00310. Status Letter at 3. Id. Id. Id. at 4. None of the exceptions to the requirement of prior Commission approval for modifications, as described in Section 25.118 of the Rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.118, apply here. Section 312(f)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), 47 U.S.C. � 312(f)(1), which applies to violations for which forfeitures are assessed under Section 503(b) of the Act, provides that ``[t]he term `willful,' ... means the conscious and deliberate commission or omission of such act, irrespective of any intent
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  • 157(a), 161, 303(c), 303(f), 303(g), 303(r), that this Fourth Report and Order in IB Docket No. 02-34, and Fourth Report and Order in IB Docket No. 00-248, are hereby ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Part 25 of the Commission's rules IS AMENDED as set forth in Appendix A. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the revisions to Sections 25.113 and 25.118(e) adopted in this Order will be effective 30 days after a summary of this Order is published in the Federal Register. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all rule revisions adopted in this Order other than the revisions to Sections 25.113 and 25.118(e) will be effective 30 days after an additional notice is published in the Federal Register announcing the effective
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  • Kelly, Chief, Policy Branch to Sue Crandall, Counsel for Intelsat LLC, provided on September 30, 2004, with conditions); Intelsat LLC, Amendment to Application to Modify Authorization to Operate and Further Construct, Launch and Operate C-band and Ku-band Satellites that Form a Global Communications System in Geostationary Orbit, File Nos., SAT-AMD-20050224-00049, SAT-MOD-20050214-00037, (granted pursuant to streamlined fleet management procedures under Section 25.118(e) of the Commission's rules to move the INTELSAT 605 satellite from 32.9� EL. to 174� E.L.; grant effective March 16, 2005.) See Intelsat North America LLC, Application for Authority to Construct, Launch and Operate a Direct Broadcast Satellite system comprised of four satellites in the 17 GHz and 25 GHz Bands, IBFS File Nos. SAT-LOA-20050210-00028 (Call Sign S2659), SAT-LOA-20050210-00029 (Call
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  • ulations, Appendix 7. SIA also calculated separation distances of 370 km for a multipath propagation model of 0.01% and of 220 km for a model of 1%. Each FSS earth station is licensed to operate with specific satellite space stations. However, the rules allow, as a minor license modification, licensees to add additional space station locations. See 47 C.F.R. � 25.118. Thus, regardless of the space stations with which a licensee is authorized to communicate, we must assume that it can communicate with any space station across the visible geostationary arc, such that the antenna elevation angle is 5o or greater. See 47 C.F.R. � 25.205 which specifies that earth station antennas will not normally be authorized for transmission at angles
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  • or modifications, the resulting transmissions of which can reasonably be expected to cause the power density to exceed the RF exposure limits specified in Part 1, Subpart I of the Commission's rules by five percent, the licensee must submit an environmental assessment pursuant to Section 1.1307(b)(3)(i) of the Commission's rules as an attachment to its modification application. 6. Amend � 25.118 by revising paragraph (a)(5) to read as follows: �25.118 Modifications not requiring prior authorization. (a) * * * (5) Earth station operators may change their points of communication without prior authorization, provided that the change results from a space station license modification described in paragraph (e) of this Section, and the earth station operator does not repoint its antenna. Otherwise,
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  • or modifications, the resulting transmissions of which can reasonably be expected to cause the power density to exceed the RF exposure limits specified in Part 1, Subpart I of the Commission's rules by five percent, the licensee must submit an environmental assessment pursuant to Section 1.1307(b)(3)(i) of the Commission's rules as an attachment to its modification application. 6. Amend � 25.118 by revising paragraph (a)(5) to read as follows: �25.118 Modifications not requiring prior authorization. (a) * * * (5) Earth station operators may change their points of communication without prior authorization, provided that the change results from a space station license modification described in paragraph (e) of this Section, and the earth station operator does not repoint its antenna. Otherwise,
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  • with conditions); Intelsat North America LLC, Application to Modify the INTELSAT 602 Authorization to Relocate INTELSAT 602 from 50.5� EL. to 150.5� E.L., File No. SAT-MOD-20050512-00098, Order, DA 05-1904, (June 29, 2005); Intelsat North America LLC, Fleet Management Notice of Modification of Authorization for INTELSAT 604, File No., SAT-MOD-20050817-00161, DA 05-2670 (granted pursuant to streamlined fleet management procedures under Section 25.118(e) of the Commission's rules to move the INTELSAT 604 satellite from 157.0� EL. to 178� E.L.; grant effective September 16, 2005). Additionally, as mentioned in last year's report, in February 2005, Intelsat North America LLC filed applications to operate in the 17/24 GHz BSS band. See Intelsat North America LLC, Application for Authority to Construct, Launch and Operate a Direct
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  • with conditions); Intelsat North America LLC, Application to Modify the INTELSAT 602 Authorization to Relocate INTELSAT 602 from 50.5� EL. to 150.5� E.L., File No. SAT-MOD-20050512-00098, Order, DA 05-1904, (June 29, 2005); Intelsat North America LLC, Fleet Management Notice of Modification of Authorization for INTELSAT 604, File No., SAT-MOD-20050817-00161, DA 05-2670 (granted pursuant to streamlined fleet management procedures under Section 25.118(e) of the Commission's rules to move the INTELSAT 604 satellite from 157.0� EL. to 178� E.L.; grant effective September 16, 2005). Additionally, as mentioned in last year's report, in February 2005, Intelsat North America LLC filed applications to operate in the 17/24 GHz BSS band. See Intelsat North America LLC, Application for Authority to Construct, Launch and Operate a Direct
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  • Commission's 1997 SDARS Report & Order, the Applicants each hold a license to provide satellite radio service in the United States and they collectively use all of the spectrum assigned by the Commission for such service. The SDARS Report & Order contained the following language: Transfer. We note that DARS licensees, like other satellite licensees, will be subject to rule 25.118, which prohibits transfers or assignments of licenses except upon application to the Commission and upon a finding by the Commission that the public interest would be served thereby. Even after DARS licenses are granted, one licensee will not be permitted to acquire control of the other remaining satellite DARS license. This prohibition on transfer of control will help assure sufficient
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  • act and commission's rules and policies 1997 SDARS Report & Order In 1997, the Commission established the SDARS service and determined that there would be two initial SDARS licenses, sold at auction to different parties. The 1997 SDARS Service Rules Order contained the following paragraph: Transfer. We note that DARS licensees, like other satellite licensees, will be subject to rule 25.118, which prohibits transfers or assignments of licenses except upon application to the Commission and upon a finding by the Commission that the public interest would be served thereby. Even after DARS licenses are granted, one licensee will not be permitted to acquire control of the other remaining satellite DARS license. This prohibition on transfer of control will help assure sufficient
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  • Ka-band ALSAT earth stations will also have the same limitations as ALSAT earth stations operating in the conventional C-band or Ku-band. In particular, nothing in the ALSAT framework eliminates the need for an earth station or space station operator to request authority to make technical changes to its facility where those changes require prior Commission approval under Sections 25.117 and 25.118 of the Commission's rules. For example, if an ALSAT earth station needed to change the feed system of the earth station antenna to convert a linear polarization to a circular polarization in order to access another space station permitted to provide service to the United States, we would require the earth station operator to apply for a major modification to
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  • 30Ka-band ALSAT earth stations will also have the same limitations as ALSAT earth stations operating in the conventional C-band or Ku-band. In particular, nothing in the ALSAT framework eliminates the need for an earth station or space station operator to request authority to make technical changes to its facility where those changes require prior Commission approval under Sections 25.117 and 25.118 of the Commission's rules. For example, if an ALSAT earth station needed to change the feed system of the earth station antenna to convert a linear polarization to a circular polarization in order to access another space station permitted to provide service to the United States, we would require the earth station operator to apply for a major modification to
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  • space station without causing potential interference, provided that it complies with the Commission's technical requirements, and operates under the conditions on its license. Nothing in the ALSAT framework, however, eliminates the need for an earth station or space station to request authority to make technical changes to its facility where those changes require prior Commission approval under Sections 25.117 and 25.118 of the Commission's rules. For example, if an ALSAT earth station needed to change the feed system of the earth station antenna to convert a linear polarization to a circular polarization in order to access another space station permitted to provide service to the United States, we would require that earth station operator to apply for a major modification to
• http://licensing.fcc.gov/prod/ib/forms/help/SchS_Instruct04.pdf
  • Schedules SCHEDULE S, along with Main Form 312, is to be completed when: - Applying for a license of a New Space Station, - Amending a pending space station application, - Applying for a license for a Replacement Satellite, - Applying for a Modification of a granted space station license, other than modifications filed for fleet management purposes under Section 25.118(e) of the Commission's rules, or when - Filing a Letter of Intent to Use Non-U.S. Licensed Satellite(s) to Provide Service in the United States. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCHEDULE S Technical and Operational Description of Space Station(s) PURPOSE OF FILING Schedule S is used for all space station filings that do not involve Assignments of License or Transfers of Control. Schedule
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  • as to preclude DIRECTV 3 from drifting further westward. DIRECTV asserted that ``[t]his safety measure is manifestly in the public interest.'' Id. at 1. 11 See File No. SAT-STA-20031003-00310. 12 Status Letter at 3. 13 Id. 14 Id. 15 Id. at 4. 16 None of the exceptions to the requirement of prior Commission approval for modifications, as described in Section 25.118 of the Rules, 47 C.F.R. 25.118, apply here. 17 Section 312(f)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), 47 U.S.C. 312(f)(1), which applies to violations for which forfeitures are assessed under Section 503(b) of the Act, provides that ``[t]he term `willful,' ... means the conscious and deliberate commission or omission of such act, irrespective of any intent to
• http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2006/DA-06-1324A1.html
  • The International Bureau renewed all the STAs on September 13, 2005, for 30 days under File Nos. SES-STA-20050909-01244, SES-STA-20050909-01245, SES-STA-20050909-01246, and SES-STA-20050909-01247. See File Nos. SES-RWL-20050625-00755, SES-RWL-20050625-00756, SES-RWL-20050625-00757, and SES-RWL-20050625-00758. See File Nos. SES-MOD-20050802-01027, SES-MOD-20050802-01028, SES-MOD-20050802-01029 and, SES-MOD-20050802-01030. Supra, notes 11 and 13. None of the exceptions to the requirement of prior Commission approval for modifications, as described in Section 25.118 of the Rules, 47 C.F.R. S 25.118, apply here. See 47 C.F.R. S 25.134. This section explains the licensing provisions of VSAT networks. 47 U.S.C. S 503(b). 47 C.F.R. S 1.80(a). Section 312(f) (1) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. S 312(f) (1), which applies to violations for which forfeitures are assessed under Section 503(b) of the Act, provides that "[t]he
• http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2006/DA-06-1646A1.html
  • is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $11,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. On August 17, 2005, Intelsat filed an application entitled, "Fleet Management Notice of Intelsat North America LLC of Modification of Authorization for INTELSAT 604" to relocate one satellite in its fleet from 157.0'0 E.L. to 178.0'0 E.L. Intelsat filed this notice under the authority of Section 25.118 of the Commission's rules, which provides a streamlined procedure for satellite fleet operators to request authority to move satellites to alternative authorized locations provided that the licensee makes certain required certifications. As part of its application, Intelsat certified to the Commission that it was moving its spacecraft to 178'0 E.L. and that it would "comply with all applicable coordination agreements
• http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2007/DA-07-3706A1.html
  • Terminal ("VSAT") network, in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, ("Act") and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.117(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"), as well as for its willful and repeated failure to notify the Commission of permitted modifications to its VSAT system within the required time period in violation of Section 25.118(a) of the Rules. II. background 2. Walgreens is a large pharmaceutical retailer with more than 5,400 locations and holds Commission authorization to operate a fixed satellite VSAT network consisting of a hub earth station and associated remote earth stations. On September 14, 2006, Walgreens filed with the Commission's International Bureau a request for Special Temporary Authority ("STA") to continue operating
• http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2010/DA-10-1807A1.html
  • for Globalstar's regulatory activities. Through its training program, Globalstar will ensure that such executive officers and employees are aware of all applicable provisions of the Act, the Rules, and Commission Orders regarding operation of its earth and space stations. Globalstar will also ensure that such executives and employees are aware of, and understand the requirements under Sections 25.114, 25.117 and 25.118 of the Commission Rules. Such training will be completed within ninety (90) days of the Effective Date, and any new employees will receive training within sixty (60) days of the commencement of their employment. c. Compliance Report. Globalstar will file Compliance Reports with the Commission ninety (90) days after the Effective Date, twelve (12) months after the Effective Date, and
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  • Satellite CD Radio Inc., 9 FCC Rcd 2569 (Common Carrier Bureau 1994). 69 principals ineligible to bid in future auctions, or to take any other action we deem necessary, including institution of proceedings to revoke any existing licenses held by the applicant. 299 4. Safeguards 170.Transfers. We note that DARS licensees, like other satellite licensees, will be subject to rule 25.118, which prohibits transfers or assignments of licenses except upon application to the Commission and upon a finding by the Commission that the public interest would be served thereby. Even after DARS licenses are granted, one licensee will not be 300 permitted to acquire control of the other remaining satellite DARS license. This prohibition on transfer of control will help assure
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  • to subject the amended application to public notice, but rather treat the filing as any other amendment for expedited processing. All initial applications for LMDS authorization are being submitted to public notice Federal Communications Commission FCC 97-82 Domsat Memorandum and Order, 90 FCC 2d at 1258 (para. 50). 379 Satellite Rules Report and Order, at para. 34 (adopting new Section 25.118(b)). 380 PAGE 107 and petitions to deny, and we have put interested persons on notice that the LMDS service definition includes both common and non-common carrier services that a licensee can provide in any combination under a simplified notification process we discuss later. In these circumstances, we find no reason to impose an additional notice period on the pending application
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  • later. In these circumstances, we find no reason to impose an additional notice period on the pending application and no reason to amend Section 101.29, which otherwise includes LMDS in its provisions. Federal Communications Commission FCC 97-82 Domsat Memorandum and Order, 90 FCC 2d at 1258 (para. 50). 379 Satellite Rules Report and Order, at para. 34 (adopting new Section 25.118(b)). 380 (2) Modification Applications 248. We also permit licensees to modify their licenses in order to change, or add to, the authorized status. In determining the appropriate procedures to use, we note that licensees changing status in the MDS, satellite, or DBS rules blend the notice requirements of discontinuance with the modification process. In initially adopting the status change procedures
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Notices/2000/fcc00369.doc
  • Fixed Satellite Service, in bands shared with point-to-point terrestrial services, must certify within 30 months after issuance of an initial license, major modification, or renewal that it is loaded to 50% of its licensed bandwidth. A licensee that cannot make this certification by the required date must instead, within 30 days of that date, notify the Commission pursuant to Section 25.118 of a reduced range of operating frequencies whose total bandwidth is no more than twice the actual load, and must disseminate such notice to the public in a manner reasonably calculated to reach other users of the band. This paragraph does not apply to earth stations authorized for total bandwidth of 40 MHz or less in each direction. FWCC notes
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  • isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.), density, polarization, power, and emission characteristics. DISCO II First Reconsideration Order at para. 5 n.17. The Commission also explained that the ALSAT framework does not eliminate the need for an earth station or space station to request authority to make technical changes to its facility where those changes require prior Commission approval under Sections 25.117 and 25.118 of the Commission's rules. DISCO II First Reconsideration Order at para. 13 n.31. See generally 25 C.F.R. � 25.137; DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24174 (para. 188). The Commission does not require the non-U.S. space station operator to submit technical information if it has completed the coordination process with the United States, or to submit financial information if the
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/1999/fcc99325.doc
  • space station without causing potential interference, provided that it complies with the Commission's technical requirements, and operates under the conditions on its license. Nothing in the ALSAT framework, however, eliminates the need for an earth station or space station to request authority to make technical changes to its facility where those changes require prior Commission approval under Sections 25.117 and 25.118 of the Commission's rules. For example, if an ALSAT earth station needed to change the feed system of the earth station antenna to convert a linear polarization to a circular polarization in order to access another space station permitted to provide service to the United States, we would require that earth station operator to apply for a major modification to
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2004/FCC-04-138A1.html
  • as to preclude DIRECTV 3 from drifting further westward. DIRECTV asserted that ``[t]his safety measure is manifestly in the public interest.'' Id. at 1. 11 See File No. SAT-STA-20031003-00310. 12 Status Letter at 3. 13 Id. 14 Id. 15 Id. at 4. 16 None of the exceptions to the requirement of prior Commission approval for modifications, as described in Section 25.118 of the Rules, 47 C.F.R. 25.118, apply here. 17 Section 312(f)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), 47 U.S.C. 312(f)(1), which applies to violations for which forfeitures are assessed under Section 503(b) of the Act, provides that ``[t]he term `willful,' ... means the conscious and deliberate commission or omission of such act, irrespective of any intent to
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2006/DA-06-1324A1.html
  • The International Bureau renewed all the STAs on September 13, 2005, for 30 days under File Nos. SES-STA-20050909-01244, SES-STA-20050909-01245, SES-STA-20050909-01246, and SES-STA-20050909-01247. See File Nos. SES-RWL-20050625-00755, SES-RWL-20050625-00756, SES-RWL-20050625-00757, and SES-RWL-20050625-00758. See File Nos. SES-MOD-20050802-01027, SES-MOD-20050802-01028, SES-MOD-20050802-01029 and, SES-MOD-20050802-01030. Supra, notes 11 and 13. None of the exceptions to the requirement of prior Commission approval for modifications, as described in Section 25.118 of the Rules, 47 C.F.R. S 25.118, apply here. See 47 C.F.R. S 25.134. This section explains the licensing provisions of VSAT networks. 47 U.S.C. S 503(b). 47 C.F.R. S 1.80(a). Section 312(f) (1) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. S 312(f) (1), which applies to violations for which forfeitures are assessed under Section 503(b) of the Act, provides that "[t]he
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2006/DA-06-1646A1.html
  • is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $11,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. On August 17, 2005, Intelsat filed an application entitled, "Fleet Management Notice of Intelsat North America LLC of Modification of Authorization for INTELSAT 604" to relocate one satellite in its fleet from 157.0'0 E.L. to 178.0'0 E.L. Intelsat filed this notice under the authority of Section 25.118 of the Commission's rules, which provides a streamlined procedure for satellite fleet operators to request authority to move satellites to alternative authorized locations provided that the licensee makes certain required certifications. As part of its application, Intelsat certified to the Commission that it was moving its spacecraft to 178'0 E.L. and that it would "comply with all applicable coordination agreements
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2007/DA-07-3706A1.html
  • Terminal ("VSAT") network, in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, ("Act") and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.117(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"), as well as for its willful and repeated failure to notify the Commission of permitted modifications to its VSAT system within the required time period in violation of Section 25.118(a) of the Rules. II. background 2. Walgreens is a large pharmaceutical retailer with more than 5,400 locations and holds Commission authorization to operate a fixed satellite VSAT network consisting of a hub earth station and associated remote earth stations. On September 14, 2006, Walgreens filed with the Commission's International Bureau a request for Special Temporary Authority ("STA") to continue operating
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2010/DA-10-1807A1.html
  • for Globalstar's regulatory activities. Through its training program, Globalstar will ensure that such executive officers and employees are aware of all applicable provisions of the Act, the Rules, and Commission Orders regarding operation of its earth and space stations. Globalstar will also ensure that such executives and employees are aware of, and understand the requirements under Sections 25.114, 25.117 and 25.118 of the Commission Rules. Such training will be completed within ninety (90) days of the Effective Date, and any new employees will receive training within sixty (60) days of the commencement of their employment. c. Compliance Report. Globalstar will file Compliance Reports with the Commission ninety (90) days after the Effective Date, twelve (12) months after the Effective Date, and
• http://www.fcc.gov/ib/sd/se/permitted.html
  • technical requirements, and operates under the conditions on its license and set forth in the Orders cited below. Nothing in the DISCO II First Reconsideration Order, however, eliminates the need for an earth station operator or space station operator to request authority to make technical changes to its facility where those changes require prior Commission approval under Sections 25.117 and 25.118 of the Commission's rules. See DISCO II First Reconsideration Order at para. 13 n.31. The information in this website is an unofficial list of conditions applicable to ALSAT-designated earth stations communicating with the satellites listed below, provided for the convenience of earth station operators with ALSAT licenses. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all applicable conditions. Earth station