FCC Web Documents citing 25.121

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  • sign E950349, El Segundo, California, apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of ten thousand, four hundred dollars ($10,400) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to file a timely renewal application. DirecTV acted in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, (``Act'') and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). background DirecTV's license for its Ku-band fixed satellite service earth station, call sign E950349, expired on October 27, 2005. On April 27, 2006, counsel for DirecTV indicated to International Bureau staff that the license for the earth station was not renewed prior to its expiration date. On May 1, 2006, DirecTV filed a request for
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  • Rico (``Cayey earth station''), apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of six thousand, five hundred dollars ($6,500) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to timely file a renewal application. La Carpa acted in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, (``Act'') and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). background La Carpa's license for its fixed-satellite service Cayey earth station expired on December 23, 2003. On July 10, 2006, during a telephone conversation with International Bureau staff concerning an unrelated matter, La Carpa indicated that, to the best of its knowledge, the license for the Cayey earth station did not have an expiration date.
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  • Enforcement Bureau: introduction In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand two hundred dollars ($5,200) against Side by Side, Inc. (``Side by Side''), former licensee of Ku Band earth station E950401, for willful and repeated violations of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Side by Side's operation of earth station E950401 without Commission authority and its failure to file a timely renewal application for the station. background Section 301 of the Act and Section 25.102(a) of the Rules prohibit the use or operation of any apparatus for the transmission of energy or communications or
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  • station E970116, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of five thousand two hundred dollars ($5,200) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to file a timely renewal application for its earth station in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act'') and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). background On September 19, 2006, ABS-CBN was granted a license modification for its earth station, call sign E970116, which provided authorization for an 11-meter C-band antenna and 7.6-meter Ku-band antenna. Under the terms of the license, ABS-CBN's authorization for the subject earth station expired on April 23, 2007. On November 1, 2007, ABS-CBN filed a
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  • station E950401, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of five thousand two hundred dollars ($5,200) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to file a timely renewal application for its earth station in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act'') and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). background On August 25, 1995, Side by Side was granted a license to operate the fixed-satellite Ku Band earth station under call sign E950401. Under the terms of its license, Side by Side's authorization for its Ku Band earth station expired on August 25, 2005. On October 15, 2007, Side by Side contacted the Commission's
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  • E872070, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of five thousand, two hundred dollars ($5,200) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to file a timely renewal application. Saga acted in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, (``Act'') and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). background Saga's license for its Ku-band fixed satellite service earth station, call sign E872070, expired on August 28, 2007. On May 14, 2008, Saga became aware that its license for the earth station had expired. On May 28, 2008, Saga filed a request for special temporary authority (``STA'') to operate the earth station pending grant
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  • amount of twelve thousand eight hundred dollars ($12,800) for operating its station without Commission authority, in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act'') and Section 25.102 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), and for failing to file a timely renewal application for its earth station in apparent willful violation of Section 25.121(e) of the Rules. background On September 26, 1997, WWOR-TV, Inc. was granted a license to operate a Ku-band satellite earth station under call sign E970411, and that license was subsequently assigned to Fox Television on October 31, 2000. Under the terms of its license, Fox Television's authorization for its earth station expired on September 26, 2007. After Fox Television became
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  • amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for operating its stations without Commission authority, in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act'') and Section 25.102 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), and for failing to file timely renewal applications for its two earth stations in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 25.121(e) of the Rules. background On January 1, 2003, Journal Broadcast was granted a license to operate a fixed satellite earth station under call sign E850092. Under the terms of its license, Journal Broadcast's authorization for its earth station expired on February 6, 2008. On July 31, 1998, Journal Broadcast was granted a license to operate a transmit/receive temporary fixed satellite
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  • amount of twelve thousand eight hundred dollars ($12,800) for operating its station without Commission authority, in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act'') and Section 25.102 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), and for failing to file a timely renewal application for its earth station in apparent willful violation of Section 25.121(e) of the Rules. background On October 3, 1997, Discovery was granted a license to operate a fixed satellite earth station under call sign E970321. Under the terms of its license, Discovery's authorization for its earth station expired on October 3, 2007. Thereafter, on February 25, 2008, Discovery became aware that it had failed to file a renewal application for the
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  • twenty-four thousand eight hundred dollars ($24,800) for operating both earth stations without Commission authorization in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act'') and Section 25.102(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), and for failing to file timely renewal applications for both earth stations in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 25.121(e) of the Rules. background On August 3, 1997, the Commission renewed Lockheed Martin's license to operate earth station call sign E920702 for a ten year period. Under the terms of the license, Lockheed Martin was authorized to communicate with all U.S.-licensed satellites operating in the Ku-band (14.0-14.5 GHz and 11.7-12.2 GHz). Lockheed Martin's authorization for station E920702 expired on August
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  • introduction In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand two hundred dollars ($5,200) against Saga Radio Networks, LLC (``Saga'') for the willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934 (``Act''), as amended and Section 25.102(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), and for the willful violation of Section 25.121(e) of the Rules. The noted violations involve Saga's operation of its earth station without Commission authority, and its failure to file a timely renewal application. BACKGROUND On August 28, 2007, Saga was granted a license to operate a Ku-band fixed satellite earth station under call sign E872070. Under the terms of its license, Saga's authorization for its earth station expired
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  • Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") of the Federal Communications Commission and Shared Data Networks, LLC ("Shared Data"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against Shared Data for possible violations of sections 301 and 310(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), and sections 25.102, 25.119, and 25.121(e) of the Commission's rules, regarding the transfer of control of various satellite earth station licenses held by Shared Data, the renewal of a license to operate an earth station for a fixed satellite service, and the operation of an earth station for a fixed satellite service. The Bureau and Shared Data have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that
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  • is in the public interest to allow common carriers with global international Section 214 authorizations to communicate with the EUTELSAT II-F2 satellite at 12.5° W.L. IV. CONCLUSION AND ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 303(r), 308, 309, and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 303(r), 308, 309, 310, and Sections 25.121(a) and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.121(a), 25.137(c), each earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication, IS GRANTED authority to provide Fixed Satellite Services (FSS), excluding FSS Direct-to-Home services from the United States, by accessing the EUTELSAT II-F2 satellite, located at the 12.5° W.L. orbit location, subject to the conditions set forth in its
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  • from causing harmful interference with other U.S.-licensed services. Accordingly, we hereby place the SatMex satellites on the Permitted Space Station List, subject to the conditions set forth in this Order. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 303(r), 308, 309, and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 303(r), 308, 309, 310, and Sections 25.121(a) and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.121(a), 25.137(c), each earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication, IS GRANTED authority to provide Fixed Satellite Services (FSS), excluding FSS Direct-to-Home services, to, from, or within the United States, by accessing the Solidaridad 2 and SatMex 5 satellites, located at the 113.0° W.L. and 116.8º W.L. orbit
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  • from causing harmful interference with other U.S.-licensed services. Accordingly, we hereby place the SatMex satellites on the Permitted Space Station List, subject to the conditions set forth in this Order. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 303(r), 308, 309, and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 303(r), 308, 309, 310, and Sections 25.121(a) and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.121(a), 25.137(c), each earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication, IS GRANTED authority to provide Fixed Satellite Services (FSS), excluding FSS Direct-to-Home services, to, from, or within the United States, by accessing the Solidaridad 2 and SatMex 5 satellites, located at the 113.0° W.L. and 116.8º W.L. orbit
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  • Deputy Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau: This erratum corrects Order (DA 00-1793) released October 3, 2000, 15 FCC Rcd 19311 (Int'l Bur. 2000), paragraph 19 to read as follows: 19. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 303(r), 308, 309, and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 303(r), 308, 309, 310, and Sections 25.121(a) and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.121(a), 25.137(c), each earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication, IS GRANTED authority to provide Fixed Satellite Services (FSS), including FSS Direct-to-Home services, to, from, or within the United States, by accessing the Solidaridad 2 and SatMex 5 satellites, located at the 113.0° W.L. and 116.8º W.L. orbit
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  • Deputy Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau: This erratum corrects Order (DA 00-1793) released October 3, 2000, 15 FCC Rcd 19311 (Int'l Bur. 2000), paragraph 19 to read as follows: 19. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 303(r), 308, 309, and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 303(r), 308, 309, 310, and Sections 25.121(a) and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.121(a), 25.137(c), each earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication, IS GRANTED authority to provide Fixed Satellite Services (FSS), including FSS Direct-to-Home services, to, from, or within the United States, by accessing the Solidaridad 2 and SatMex 5 satellites, located at the 113.0° W.L. and 116.8º W.L. orbit
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  • F1 from causing harmful interference with other U.S.-licensed services. Accordingly, we hereby place ANIK F1 on the Permitted Space Station List, subject to the conditions set forth in this Order. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 303(r), 308, 309, and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 303(r), 308, 309, 310, and Sections 25.121(a) and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.121(a), 25.137(c), each earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication, IS GRANTED authority to provide Fixed Satellite Services (FSS), to, from, or within the United States, by accessing the ANIK F1 satellite, to be located at the 107.3° W.L. orbit location, subject to the conditions set forth in
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  • Second Amendment at 9. . Boeing Application, Attachment 2 at 4. Id. at 5-6. See generally Ashbacker Radio Corp. v. FCC, 326 U.S. 327 (1945) (holding that the Commission could not grant one mutually exclusive application without holding the comparative hearing required by the Communications Act). 2 GHz MSS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 16175-76 ¶ 103; 47 C.F.R. § 25.121(a) (``Licenses for facilities governed by this part will be issued for a period of 10 years, except that licenses and authorizations in the 2 GHz Mobile-Satellite Service will be issued for a period of 15 years.''). 2 GHz MSS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 16176 ¶ 103. See Boeing Application at 15. 47 U.S.C. §§ 153(44), 332(c)(5); 47 C.F.R. §
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  • edges. Conforming Amendment at 2-3. Id. at 3. See 2 GHz MSS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 16168 ¶ 84. See also Public Notice, Report No. SAT-00012, at 2 (rel. March 16, 1999) (accepting Celsat's feeder link request as part of the second Ka-band processing round). 2 GHz MSS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 16175-76 ¶ 103; 47 C.F.R. § 25.121(a) (``Licenses for facilities governed by this part will be issued for a period of 10 years, except that licenses and authorizations in the 2 GHz Mobile-Satellite Service will be issued for a period of 15 years.''). 2 GHz MSS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 16176 ¶ 103. Celsat Application at 50. 47 U.S.C. §§ 153(44), 332(c)(5); 47 C.F.R. § 20.9(a)(10);
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  • footnote S5.458A (``In making assignments in the band 6700-7075 MHz to space stations of the fixed-satellite service, administrations are urged to take all practicable steps to protect spectral line observations of the radio astronomy service in the band 6650-6675.2 MHz from harmful interference from unwanted emissions.''). 2 GHz MSS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 16175-76 ¶ 103; 47 C.F.R. § 25.121(a) (``Licenses for facilities governed by this part will be issued for a period of 10 years, except that licenses and authorizations in the 2 GHz Mobile-Satellite Service will be issued for a period of 15 years.''). 2 GHz MSS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 16176 ¶ 103. Constellation Application, Exhibit 1 at 7. 47 U.S.C. §§ 153(44), 332(c)(5); 47 C.F.R.
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  • 2 GHz MSS capacity with its constellation of Big LEO satellites that we first authorized in 1995. This would be accomplished by constructing satellites with communications capabilities in both the 2 GHz MSS and Big LEO frequency bands. We are denying this request, because it does not appear capable of effectuation consistent with the requirements of the Commission's rules. Section 25.121 specifies the time frame in which Big LEO licensees may file satellite system replacement applications. In Globalstar's case, its replacement application could be filed no earlier than November 2004. In addition, under milestone requirements, Globalstar must complete construction and launch the first two satellites in the NGSO component of its 2 GHz MSS system no later than January 2005. Even
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  • A-41. Id. at A-41. 47 C.F.R. § 2.106 n.US278. 47 C.F.R. § 2.106. 47 C.F.R. § 2.106 n.S5.533. See Letter from the Acting Associate Administrator, Office of Spectrum Management, NTIA to Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology, FCC (May 18, 1998). See 47 C.F.R. § 25.208(c). 2 GHz MSS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 16175-76 ¶ 103; 47 C.F.R. § 25.121(a) (``Licenses for facilities governed by this part will be issued for a period of 10 years, except that licenses and authorizations in the 2 GHz Mobile-Satellite Service will be issued for a period of 15 years''). 2 GHz MSS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 16176 ¶ 103. Iridium Application at 9. 47 U.S.C. §§ 153(44), 332(c)(5); 47 C.F.R. § 20.9(a)(10);
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  • at 16159 ¶ 72 (citing 47 C.F.R. § 25.203(k)). 47 C.F.R. § 25.272. 47 C.F.R. § 2.106, footnote US260. See ITU Recommendation ITU-R S.1340 (Sharing between feeder links for the mobile-satellite service and the aeronautical radionavigation service in the Earth-to-space direction in the band 15.4-15.7 GHz). 2 GHz MSS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 16175-76 ¶ 103; 47 C.F.R. § 25.121(a) (``Licenses for facilities governed by this part will be issued for a period of 10 years, except that licenses and authorizations in the 2 GHz Mobile-Satellite Service will be issued for a period of 15 years.''). 2 GHz MSS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 16176 ¶ 103. MCHI Application at 4. 47 U.S.C. §§ 153(44), 332(c)(5); 47 C.F.R. § 20.9(a)(10);
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  • to provide service in the United States, but only on a non-interference basis unless and until Telesat Canada reaches a coordination agreement with that two-degree-compliant satellite system. IV. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 303(r), 308, 309, and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 303(r), 308, 309, 310, and Sections 25.121(a) and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.121(a), 25.137(c), each earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication, IS GRANTED authority to provide Fixed Satellite Services (FSS), excluding FSS Direct-to-Home services from the United States, by accessing the ANIK E1 and ANIK E2 satellites, located at the 118.7º W.L. and 111.1º W.L. orbit locations, respectively, subject
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  • States that the Commission adopted in the New Skies ORBIT Act Compliance Order. We will remove these conditions if New Skies meets the two commitments specified above. IV. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 303(r), 308, 309, and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 303(r), 308, 309, 310, and Sections 25.121(a) and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.121(a), 25.137(c), each earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication, IS GRANTED authority to provide Fixed Satellite Services (FSS), excluding FSS Direct-to-Home services, to, from, or within the United States, by accessing the NSS-513, NSS- 803, NSS-806, and NSS-K, subject to the conditions set forth in its earth
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  • interference basis relative to compliant U.S. services. We will eliminate this non-interference condition if New Skies makes the commitments discussed above and in the New Skies Compliance Order. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 303(r), 308, 309, and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 303(r), 308, 309, 310, and Sections 25.121(a) and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.121(a), 25.137(c), the Petitions for Declaratory Ruling, File Nos. SAT-PDR-20010309-00020 and SAT-PDR-20011016-00137 IS GRANTED and each earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication, IS GRANTED authority to provide Fixed Satellite Services (``FSS''), excluding FSS Direct-to-Home services to, from, or within the United States, by accessing the NSS-7 satellite
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  • 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 bands. 25.160 Administrative sanctions. 25.163 Reinstatement. SUBPART D - TECHNIAL OPERATIONS Brief Description: This rule requires that all video satellite uplink
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  • II analysis, provided that the earth station will comply with all requirements in Part 25 and the Table of Frequency Allocations applicable to Ka-band earth station operations. V. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 303(r), 308, 309, and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 303(r), 308, 309, 310, and Sections 25.121(a) and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.121(a), 25.137(c), each earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication, IS GRANTED authority to provide Fixed Satellite Services (FSS), to, from, or within the United States, by accessing the Anik F2 satellite, at the 111.1° W.L. orbit location in the 5.925-6.425 GHz, 3.7-4.2 GHz, 14.0-14.5 GHz, and 11.7-12.2
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  • by foreign administrations. We therefore grant DBAC's earth station application subject to the conditions set forth in this Order, finding such grant to be in the public interest. ordering clauses Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 303(r), 308, 309, and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 303(r), 308, 309, 310, and Sections 25.121(a) and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.121(a), 25.137(c), the Application for Earth Station Authorizations, File No. SES-LIC-20020109-00023, IS GRANTED and DBAC's VSAT network IS GRANTED authority to provide Fixed-Satellite Services, including Direct Broadcast Satellite service, to, from, or within the United States, by accessing the Nimiq satellite to be located at the 82º W.L. orbital location, the
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  • by foreign administrations. We therefore grant DBAC's earth station application subject to the conditions set forth in this Order, finding such grant to be in the public interest. ordering clauses Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 303(r), 308, 309, and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 303(r), 308, 309, 310, and Sections 25.121(a) and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.121(a), 25.137(c), the Application for Earth Station Authorizations, File No. SES-LIC-20020109-00023, IS GRANTED and DBAC's VSAT network IS GRANTED authority to provide Fixed-Satellite Services, including Direct Broadcast Satellite service, to, from, or within the United States, by accessing the Nimiq satellite to be located at the 82º W.L. orbital location, the
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  • 14.0 - 14.5 GHz band, and such earth stations are not authorized to receive transmissions from the AMOS-2 satellite unless their licenses are modified to permit such operation. V. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 303(r), 308, 309, and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§303(r), 308, 309, 310, and Sections 25.121(a) and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§25.121(a) and 25.137(c), Spacecom's Petition for Declaratory Ruling to Add Spacecom Satellite Communications Services S.C.C. Ltd.'s AMOS-2 at 4° W.L. to the Commission's Permitted Space Station List, File No. SAT-PDR-20020823-00161, IS GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any earth station in the United States with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication,
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  • 14.0 - 14.5 GHz band, and such earth stations are not authorized to receive transmissions from the AMOS-2 satellite unless their licenses are modified to permit such operation. V. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 303(r), 308, 309, and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§303(r), 308, 309, 310, and Sections 25.121(a) and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§25.121(a) and 25.137(c), Spacecom's Petition for Declaratory Ruling to Add Spacecom Satellite Communications Services S.C.C. Ltd.'s AMOS-2 at 4° W.L. to the Commission's Permitted Space Station List, File No. SAT-PDR-20020823-00161, IS GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any earth station in the United States with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication,
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  • that Telstar 13 is not permitted to provide DTH, DBS, or DARS to users in the United States, and its inclusion on the Permitted List is so conditioned. V. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 303(r), 308, 309, and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§303(r), 308, 309, 310, and Sections 25.121(a) and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§25.121(a) and 25.137(c), Loral SpaceCom Corp.'s Petition for Declaratory Ruling to Add Telstar 13 to the Commission's Permitted Space Station List, File No. SAT-PDR-20020315-00025, IS GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any earth station in the United States with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication, IS GRANTED authority to provide Fixed
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  • television signals to, from or within the U.S. unless each earth station using this analog television service files a separate application for modification of its license as outlined above. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 303(r), 308, 309, and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§303(r), 308, 309, 310, and Sections 25.121(a) and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§25.121(a), 25.137(c), the Binariang Satellite Systems SDN BHD Petition for Declaratory Ruling to Add MEASAT-2 to the Permitted Space Station List, File No. SAT-PDR-20030501-00091, IS GRANTED and each earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication IS GRANTED authority to provide Fixed Satellite Services (FSS), to, from, or within the
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  • on the Permitted List is so conditioned. Consequently, receive-only earth stations -- whether routine or non-routine -- may not receive transmissions from HISPASAT-1D unless they are licensed to do so. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, PURSUANT TO Sections 303(r), 308, 309 and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§303(r), 308, 309, 310, and Sections 25.121(a) and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§25.121(a), 25.137(c), HISPASAT, S.A.'s Petition for Declaratory Ruling to Add HISPASAT-1D Satellite at 30º W.L. to the Commission's Permitted Space Stations List, File No. SAT-PDR-20030430-00090, IS GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any earth station in the United States with ``ALSAT'' designated as a point of communication, IS GRANTED authority to provide
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  • however, that Hispasat-1B is not permitted to provide DTH, DBS, or DARS to users in the United States, and its inclusion on the Permitted List is so conditioned. V. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 303(r), 308, 309, and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§303(r), 308, 309, 310, and Sections 25.121(a) and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§25.121(a) and 25.137(c), each earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication, IS GRANTED authority to provide Fixed Satellite Services (FSS), to, from, or within the United States, by accessing the Hispasat-1B satellite, at the 30° W.L. orbit location, subject to the conditions set forth in each earth station license
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  • initiation and completion of the IOT. We remind DIRECTV of its responsibility to obtain the necessary earth station authorizations to communicate with DIRECTV 7S at the 129° W.L. orbit location. License Term. DIRECTV states in its application that it intends to operate DIRECTV 7S as a direct broadcast satellite, on a non-broadcast, non-common carrier basis. Therefore, in accordance with Section 25.121(a) of the Commission's rules, the license term for DIRECTV 7S will be 10 years. ORDERING CLAUSES ations, and technical specifications set forth in its application, as amended. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED pursuant to Section 1.3 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.3, that DIRECTV Enterprises, LLC is granted a waiver of Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R.
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  • satellite operations, as long as all of the conditions contained in this Order are met. SWE-DISH must apply for authorization to operate any additional units. V. ORDERING CLAUSES 9. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 308, 309, and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 C.F.R. $8 308, 309, 310, and Sections 25.1 15 and 25.121 (a) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. tjtj 25.115 and 25.121 (a), the Application for Earth Station Authorization, File Nos. SES-LIC-200309 10-01236, SES-AMD-20040116-0057, Call Sign E0301 97, IS GRANTED, and SWE-DISH Satellite Communications, Inc., IS AUTHORIZED to operate a single transportable terminal, subject to the following conditions: a. The earth station's maximum uplink power density shall not exceed -16 dB
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  • of its hub earth station and commence operation of its network within 12 months of the date of this grant, pursuant to Section 25.133 of the Commission's rules. ordering clauses Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 303(r), 308, 309, and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 303(r), 308, 309, 310, and Sections 25.121(a) and 25.137 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.121(a), 25.137, the Applications for Earth Station Authorizations, File Nos. SES-LIC-20011121-02186 and SES-LIC-20020111-00075, ARE GRANTED and Pegasus's VSAT network IS GRANTED authority to provide Direct Broadcast Satellite service to, from, or within the United States, by accessing the Nimiq 1 satellite located at the 91º W.L. orbital location, the Nimiq 2
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  • by foreign administrations. We therefore grant Loral's application, subject to the conditions set forth in this Order, finding such grant to be in the pubic interest. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 303(r), 308, 309, and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 C.F.R. §§ 303(r), 308, 309, 310, and Sections 25.115 and 25.121 (a) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.115 and 25.121 (a), the Application for Authority to Provide Communication Services via the Telstar 18 Satellite from Loral's Fixed Earth Station in Kapolei, Hawaii, using the Conventional C-Band Frequencies, File No. SES-MOD-20040825-01242, IS GRANTED. Accordingly, Loral Skynet Network Services, Inc. (Debtor-in Possession) IS AUTHORIZED to provide fixed-satellite services, excluding Direct-to-Home service,
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  • obligation to cooperate in ensuring that any potential for harmful interference to the satellites authorized to operate at the 110º W.L. orbital location be avoided. We also find that DIRECTV's proposal to provide DBS service from this location will serve the public interest, convenience and necessity in that it will ensure continuity of service to DIRECTV subscribers. License Term Section 25.121(a) of our rules specifies that licenses for DBS space stations not licensed as broadcast facilities will be issued for a period of 10 years, beginning on the date that the licensee certifies to the Commission that the satellite has been successfully placed into orbit and has begun authorized operations. The DIRECTV 5 satellite was authorized in 2000, launched in May
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  • stations, E900105, E900106, and E900107, Charlotte, North Carolina, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of nineteen thousand dollars ($19,000) for operating without Commission authority and failing to file timely renewal applications for its three earth stations in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act'') and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). background SDN operates a Very Small Aperture Terminal (``VSAT'') system, comprised of earth stations E900105, E900106, and E900107. SDN's authorizations for each of its earth stations specified license terms that commenced on March 23, 1990 and expired on March 23, 2000. In December of 2004, SDN's counsel contacted the Commission's International Bureau (``IB'') and disclosed
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  • E940294, Las Vegas, Nevada, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of five thousand, two hundred dollars ($5,200) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to timely file a renewal application. Journal acted in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, (``Act'') and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). background Journal was granted a license for its fixed-satellite service earth station, E940294, on July 15, 1994, with an expiration date of July 15, 2004. On July 27, 2005, Journal filed with the Commission's International Bureau an application for renewal of its expired license and a request for special temporary authority (``STA'') to continue operating
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  • satellite earth station, E950187, Evansville, Indiana, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to timely file a renewal application. Gilmore acted in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, (``Act'') and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). background Gilmore was granted a license for its fixed-satellite service earth station, E950187, on April 7, 1995, with an expiration date of April 7, 2005. On February 17, 2006, Gilmore filed with the Commission's International Bureau an application for a new earth station license. On February 21, 2006, Gilmore filed a request for special temporary
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  • which will contain a Direct Broadcast Satellite space station (Call Sign: S2669) and a Fixed Satellite Service Ka-band space station (Call Sign: S2689) and which will be located at the 101.10º W.L. orbital location, File Nos. SAT-RPL-20050322-00070, SAT-LOA-20051123-00250, and SAT-AMD-20051114-00216, ARE GRANTED, subject to the conditions contained in the succeeding ordering clauses. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to Section 25.121 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.121, the Direct Broadcast Satellite space station (Call Sign: S2669) of the DIRECTV 9S satellite IS AUTHORIZED for a license term of 10 years, and the Fixed Satellite Service Ka-band space station (Call Sign: S2689) of the DIRECTV 9S satellite IS AUTHORIZED for a license term of 15 years from the date that
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  • call sign E950275, Oxnard, California, apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of five thousand, two hundred dollars ($5,200) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to timely file a renewal application. Lazer acted in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, (``Act'') and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). background Lazer's license for its Ku-band fixed-satellite service earth station, E950275, expired on May 26, 2005. On May 22, 2006, Lazer Licenses, LLC (``Lazer LLC''), a limited liability company of which Lazer Broadcasting is the sole member, filed an application for a new earth station license. On this same day, Lazer LLC filed a request
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  • amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000) against Gilmore Broadcasting Corporation (``Gilmore''), licensee of satellite earth station, E950187, Evansville, Indiana, for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to timely file a renewal application. Gilmore acted in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, (``Act'') and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). On June 5, 2006, the Spectrum Enforcement Division issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $4,000 to Gilmore. Gilmore has not filed a response to the NAL. Based on the information before us, we affirm this forfeiture. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED THAT, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Act,
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  • E960083, St. Paul, Minnesota, apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of six thousand, six hundred dollars ($6,600) for operating its two earth stations without Commission authority and for failing to file timely renewal applications. Twin Cities acted in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, (``Act'') and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). background Twin Cities' licenses for its Ku-band fixed-satellite service earth stations, E930472 and E960083, expired on February 4, 2004 and April 5, 2006, respectively. On June 7, 2006, Twin Cities filed requests for special temporary authority (``STA'') to continue operating its two earth stations. The International Bureau granted Twin Cities' STA requests on June 9,
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  • 30, with the first report due June 30, 2007, until the EchoStar-86.5W satellite has been launched and is operating. Submission of annual reports is consistent with the reporting requirements of other fixed satellite service operators. We require the submission of these reports in order to ensure that EchoStar is taking all necessary action to meet its milestones. License Term Section 25.121(a) of our rules specifies that licenses for DBS space stations not licensed as broadcast facilities will be issued for a period of 10 years, beginning on the date that the licensee certifies to the Commission that the satellite has been successfully placed into orbit and has begun authorized operations. Thus, the license term for EchoStar's satellite will be 10 years,
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  • and French Polynesia. We therefore grant Loral's application, subject to the conditions set forth in this Order, finding such grant to be in the public interest. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 303(r), 308, 309, and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 C.F.R. §§ 303(r), 308, 309, 310, and Sections 25.115 and 25.121(a) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.115 and 25.121(a), the Application for Authority to Add Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and Bhutan as Destination Points of Communications for Transmissions from Loral's Fixed Earth Station in Kapolei, Hawaii, File No. SES-MFS-20050224-00295, IS GRANTED. Accordingly, IT IS ALSO ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 303(r), 308, 309, and 310 of the
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  • FSS in Kazakhstan. We therefore grant Loral's application, subject to the conditions set forth in this Order, finding such grant to be in the pubic interest. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 303(r), 308, 309, and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 C.F.R. §§ 303(r), 308, 309, 310, and Sections 25.115 and 25.121 (a) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.115 and 25.121 (a), the Application for Authority to Add Extended C-band Frequencies and to Add Kazakhstan as Destination Point of Communications for Transmissions from Loral's Fixed Earth Station in Kapolei, Hawaii, File No. SES-MFS-20050831-01198, IS GRANTED. Accordingly, the license for Earth Station Call Sign E980250 IS MODIFIED to permit Loral Skynet
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  • forfeiture in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000) for operating without Commission authority in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), and Section 25.102(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), and failing to file a timely renewal application for its earth station in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 25.121(e) of the Rules. background NWN provides customized local weather reports via satellite uplink to television stations in small and mid-sized markets nationally. NWN's earth station authorization specified a license term that commenced on November 8, 1991, and expired on November 8, 2001. On January 10, 2006, NWN notified the International Bureau of its failure to timely renew its earth station
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  • fixed-satellite service, either within the U.S. for domestic service or any points outside the U.S. for international service, under No. 9.7A of Article 9 of the ITU Radio Regulations. 74. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the license term for the GSO FSS space stations and the NGSO FSS space stations is fifteen years, as set forth in 47 C.F.R. § 25.121. 75. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that contactMEO Communications, LLC shall, in accordance with 47 C.F.R § 25.111(b), prepare the necessary information for submission to the ITU to initiate and complete the advance publication, international coordination, due diligence, and notification process of this satellite system, in accordance with the ITU Radio Regulations. contactMEO Communications LLC shall be held responsible for all
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  • fixed-satellite service, either within the U.S. for domestic service or any points outside the U.S. for international service, under No. 9.7A of Article 9 of the ITU Radio Regulations. 74. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the license term for the GSO FSS space stations and the NGSO FSS space stations is fifteen years, as set forth in 47 C.F.R. § 25.121. 75. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that contactMEO Communications, LLC shall, in accordance with 47 C.F.R § 25.111(b), prepare the necessary information for submission to the ITU to initiate and complete the advance publication, international coordination, due diligence, and notification process of this satellite system, in accordance with the ITU Radio Regulations. contactMEO Communications LLC shall be held responsible for all
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  • of satellite earth station, E940272, Dallas, Texas, apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to timely file a renewal application. Criswell acted in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, (``Act'') and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). background Criswell was granted a license for its fixed-satellite service earth station, E940272, on June 24, 1994, with an expiration date of June 24, 2004. On December 7, 2005, Criswell filed with the Commission's International Bureau an application for a new earth station license. On December 8, 2005 Criswell filed a request for special temporary
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  • sign E950349, El Segundo, California, apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of ten thousand, four hundred dollars ($10,400) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to file a timely renewal application. DirecTV acted in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, (``Act'') and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). background DirecTV's license for its Ku-band fixed satellite service earth station, call sign E950349, expired on October 27, 2005. On April 27, 2006, counsel for DirecTV indicated to International Bureau staff that the license for the earth station was not renewed prior to its expiration date. On May 1, 2006, DirecTV filed a request for
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  • station''), Steamboat Springs, Colorado, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of six thousand five hundred dollars ($6,500) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to file a timely renewal application. Steamboat acted in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). background Steamboat uses its earth station to broadcast ski news, weather conditions and resort events. Steamboat's earth station authorization specified a license term that commenced on January 26, 1996, and expired on January 26, 2006. On January 16, 2007, Steamboat applied for special temporary authority (``STA'') to continue operating its earth station pending Commission action
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  • Rico (``Cayey earth station''), apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of six thousand, five hundred dollars ($6,500) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to timely file a renewal application. La Carpa acted in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, (``Act'') and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). background La Carpa's license for its fixed-satellite service Cayey earth station expired on December 23, 2003. On July 10, 2006, during a telephone conversation with International Bureau staff concerning an unrelated matter, La Carpa indicated that, to the best of its knowledge, the license for the Cayey earth station did not have an expiration date.
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  • Enforcement Bureau: introduction In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand two hundred dollars ($5,200) against Side by Side, Inc. (``Side by Side''), former licensee of Ku Band earth station E950401, for willful and repeated violations of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Side by Side's operation of earth station E950401 without Commission authority and its failure to file a timely renewal application for the station. background Section 301 of the Act and Section 25.102(a) of the Rules prohibit the use or operation of any apparatus for the transmission of energy or communications or
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  • station E970116, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of five thousand two hundred dollars ($5,200) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to file a timely renewal application for its earth station in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act'') and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). background On September 19, 2006, ABS-CBN was granted a license modification for its earth station, call sign E970116, which provided authorization for an 11-meter C-band antenna and 7.6-meter Ku-band antenna. Under the terms of the license, ABS-CBN's authorization for the subject earth station expired on April 23, 2007. On November 1, 2007, ABS-CBN filed a
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  • station E950401, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of five thousand two hundred dollars ($5,200) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to file a timely renewal application for its earth station in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act'') and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). background On August 25, 1995, Side by Side was granted a license to operate the fixed-satellite Ku Band earth station under call sign E950401. Under the terms of its license, Side by Side's authorization for its Ku Band earth station expired on August 25, 2005. On October 15, 2007, Side by Side contacted the Commission's
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  • E872070, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of five thousand, two hundred dollars ($5,200) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to file a timely renewal application. Saga acted in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, (``Act'') and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). background Saga's license for its Ku-band fixed satellite service earth station, call sign E872070, expired on August 28, 2007. On May 14, 2008, Saga became aware that its license for the earth station had expired. On May 28, 2008, Saga filed a request for special temporary authority (``STA'') to operate the earth station pending grant
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  • (Call Sign S2661) is fifteen years, the term for non-broadcast 17/24 GHz BSS space station licensees. The license terms begins to run on the date that Intelsat North Amercia LLC certifies to the Commission that the space station has been successfully placed into orbit and its operation fully conforms to the terms and conditions of this authorization. 47 C.F.R. § 25.121(a). Intelsat North America LLC shall file this certification with the Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau, within ten business days of the space station being put into operation. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that on June 30th of each year, Intelsat North America LLC must file a report with the International Bureau and the Commission's Columbia Operations Center in Columbia, Maryland, containing
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  • (Call Sign S2661) is fifteen years, the term for non-broadcast 17/24 GHz BSS space station licensees. The license terms begins to run on the date that Intelsat North Amercia LLC certifies to the Commission that the space station has been successfully placed into orbit and its operation fully conforms to the terms and conditions of this authorization. 47 C.F.R. § 25.121(a). Intelsat North America LLC shall file this certification with the Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau, within ten business days ofthe space station being put into operation. 31. ITIS FURTHER ORDERED that on June 30thof each year, Intelsat North America LLC must file a report with the International Bureau and the Commission's Columbia Operations Center in Columbia, Maryland, containing the information
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  • amount of twelve thousand eight hundred dollars ($12,800) for operating its station without Commission authority, in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act'') and Section 25.102 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), and for failing to file a timely renewal application for its earth station in apparent willful violation of Section 25.121(e) of the Rules. background On September 26, 1997, WWOR-TV, Inc. was granted a license to operate a Ku-band satellite earth station under call sign E970411, and that license was subsequently assigned to Fox Television on October 31, 2000. Under the terms of its license, Fox Television's authorization for its earth station expired on September 26, 2007. After Fox Television became
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  • amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for operating its stations without Commission authority, in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act'') and Section 25.102 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), and for failing to file timely renewal applications for its two earth stations in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 25.121(e) of the Rules. background On January 1, 2003, Journal Broadcast was granted a license to operate a fixed satellite earth station under call sign E850092. Under the terms of its license, Journal Broadcast's authorization for its earth station expired on February 6, 2008. On July 31, 1998, Journal Broadcast was granted a license to operate a transmit/receive temporary fixed satellite
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  • developed in accordance with specifications outlined in ITU-R Recommendation S.1503-1, the maximum uplink EPFD limits calculated for its NGSO satellites satisfy the requirements of Article 22 of the International Telecommunication Union Radio Regulations. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the license term for each GSO FSS and NGSO FSS space station is fifteen years, as set forth in 47 C.F.R. § 25.121. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Northrop Grumman Space & Mission Systems Corporation, in accordance with 47 C.F.R § 25.210(l), must file an annual report describing the status of satellite construction and anticipated launch date, and a detailed description of the use made of each of its in-orbit satellites. Northrop Grumman Space & Mission Systems Corporation must file this report on
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  • amount of twelve thousand eight hundred dollars ($12,800) for operating its station without Commission authority, in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act'') and Section 25.102 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), and for failing to file a timely renewal application for its earth station in apparent willful violation of Section 25.121(e) of the Rules. background On October 3, 1997, Discovery was granted a license to operate a fixed satellite earth station under call sign E970321. Under the terms of its license, Discovery's authorization for its earth station expired on October 3, 2007. Thereafter, on February 25, 2008, Discovery became aware that it had failed to file a renewal application for the
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  • twenty-four thousand eight hundred dollars ($24,800) for operating both earth stations without Commission authorization in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act'') and Section 25.102(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), and for failing to file timely renewal applications for both earth stations in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 25.121(e) of the Rules. background On August 3, 1997, the Commission renewed Lockheed Martin's license to operate earth station call sign E920702 for a ten year period. Under the terms of the license, Lockheed Martin was authorized to communicate with all U.S.-licensed satellites operating in the Ku-band (14.0-14.5 GHz and 11.7-12.2 GHz). Lockheed Martin's authorization for station E920702 expired on August
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  • introduction In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand two hundred dollars ($5,200) against Saga Radio Networks, LLC (``Saga'') for the willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934 (``Act''), as amended and Section 25.102(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), and for the willful violation of Section 25.121(e) of the Rules. The noted violations involve Saga's operation of its earth station without Commission authority, and its failure to file a timely renewal application. BACKGROUND On August 28, 2007, Saga was granted a license to operate a Ku-band fixed satellite earth station under call sign E872070. Under the terms of its license, Saga's authorization for its earth station expired
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  • Centers 11/30/13 3060-1060 Wireless E911 Coordination Initiative Letter to State 911 Coordinators 11/30/13 3060-1061 Earth Stations on Board Vessels (ESVs) 12/31/12 3060-1062 Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism - Notification of Equipment Transfers 06/30/13 3060-1063 Global Mobile Personal Communications by Satellite (GMPCS) Authorization, Marketing and Importation Rules 02/28/13 3060-1064 Regulatory Fee Assessment True-Ups 06/30/11 3060-1066 FCC 312-R and Secs. 25.121(e) and 25.131(h) 02/28/13 3060-1067 FCC 312-EZ 03/31/13 3060-1069 Rules and Policies Concerning Attribution of Joint Sales Agreements in Local Television Markets, NPRM, MB Docket No. 94-256, FCC 04-173 05/31/13 3060-1070 Sec. 101.1523 12/31/11 3060-1078 Rules and Regulations Implementing the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003 (CAN-SPAM Act), CG Docket No. 04-53 11/30/13 3060-1079 Sec. 15.240,
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  • Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") of the Federal Communications Commission and Shared Data Networks, LLC ("Shared Data"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against Shared Data for possible violations of sections 301 and 310(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), and sections 25.102, 25.119, and 25.121(e) of the Commission's rules, regarding the transfer of control of various satellite earth station licenses held by Shared Data, the renewal of a license to operate an earth station for a fixed satellite service, and the operation of an earth station for a fixed satellite service. The Bureau and Shared Data have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that
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  • at the uplink frequency 17799.75 MHz (right-hand circular polarization). c. The license term for the EchoStar 14 satellite is 10 years and will begin to run on the date the licensee certifies to the Commission that the satellite has been successfully placed into orbit and its operation fully conforms to the terms and conditions of this authorization. 47 C.F.R. § 25.121(a)(2). DISH Operating L.L.C. shall file this certification with the Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau, within 10 business days of the satellite being put into operation. d. Pursuant to Section 25.111(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.111(c), DISH Operating L.L.C. shall provide the Commission with all information it requires in order to modify the Appendix 30 Region 2 Broadcasting-Satellite
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  • systems that were not yet operational. 2316 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-407 c. The license term for the EchoStar 14satellite is 10 years and will begin to run on the date the licensee certifies to the Commission that the satellite has been successfully placed into orbit and its operation fully conforms to the terms and conditions of this authorization. 47C.F.R. §25.121(a)(2). DISH Operating L.L.C. shall file this certification with the Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau, within 10 business days of the satellite being put into operation. d. Pursuant to Section 25.111(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §25.111(c), DISH Operating L.L.C. shall provide the Commission with all information it requires in order to modify the Appendix 30 Region 2 Broadcasting-Satellite Service
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  • to be amended as follows: PART 25 - SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS 1. The authority citation for Part 25 continues to read as follows: Authority: 47 U.S.C. 701-744. Interprets or applies Sections 4, 301, 302, 303, 307, 309, and 332 of the Communications Act, as amended, 47 U.S.C. Sections 154, 301, 302, 303, 307, 309, 332, unless otherwise noted. 2. Amend Section 25.121 by revising paragraph (a) to read as follows: § 25.121 License term and renewals. (a) License Term. (1) Except for licenses for DBS space stations, SDARS space stations and terrestrial repeaters, and 17/24 GHz BSS space stations licensed as broadcast facilities, licenses for facilities governed by this part will be issued for a period of 15 years. (2) Licenses for
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  • is proposed to be amended as follows: PART 25 ­SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS 1. The authority citation for Part 25 continues to read as follows: Authority:47 U.S.C. 701-744. Interprets or applies Sections 4, 301, 302, 303, 307, 309, and 332 of the Communications Act, as amended, 47 U.S.C. Sections 154, 301, 302, 303, 307, 309, 332, unless otherwise noted. 2. Amend Section 25.121 by revising paragraph (a) to read as follows: § 25.121 License term and renewals. (a) License Term. (1) Except for licenses for DBS space stations, SDARS space stations and terrestrial repeaters, and 17/24 GHz BSS space stations licensed as broadcast facilities, licenses for facilities governed by this part will be issued for a period of 15 years. (2) Licenses for
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  • Televisa International, LLC, Order and Authorization, 13 FCC Rcd 10074, 10075-76 (para. 5) (Int'l Bur. 1997) (Televisa Order) (discussing DTH Protocol). Paragraph 19 is revised to read as follows: 19. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 303(r), 308, 309, and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 303(r), 308, 309, 310, and Sections 25.121(a) and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.121(a), 25.137(c), each earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication, IS GRANTED authority to provide Fixed Satellite Services (FSS), including direct-to-home service, to, from, or within the United States, by accessing the Solidaridad 2 and SatMex 5 satellites, located at the 113.0° W.L. and 116.8º W.L. orbit locations,
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  • under the section, Special Instructions for Completing FCC Forms 159 and 159-C. To assure proper credit for your regulatory fees, please be sure to use the codes for FY 2001. PAYMENT PROCEDURES FOR INTERNATIONAL SERVICES GEOSTATIONARY ORBIT SPACE STATIONS AND DIRECT BROADCAST SATELLITE SERVICE: Who Must Pay: Entities authorized to operate space stations in geostationary orbit in accordance with section 25.121(d), entities authorized to participate in the launch and/or operation of INTELSAT satellites, and direct broadcast satellites (Part 100) whose license was granted on or before October 1, 2000. Governments and nonprofit entities (exempt under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code) are not required to pay regulatory fees and should not submit payment. The Commission requires that each exempt entity
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  • The Commission requires that each exempt entity submit, or have on file with the Commission, a valid IRS Determination Letter documenting its nonprofit status or certification from a governmental authority attesting to its exempt status. GEOSTATIONARY ORBIT SPACE STATIONS AND DIRECT BROADCAST SATELLITE SERVICE: Who Must Pay: Entities authorized to operate space stations in geostationary orbit in accordance with section 25.121(d) and direct broadcast satellites (Part 100) whose license was granted on or before October 1, 2001. Fee Calculation: $99,700 per operational station in geostationary orbit. A fee payment is required "upon the commencement of operation of a system's first satellite as reported annually pursuant to sections 25.142(c), 25.143(e), 25.145(g), or upon certification of operation of a single satellite pursuant to
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  • Deputy Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau: This erratum corrects Order (DA 00-1793) released October 3, 2000, 15 FCC Rcd 19311 (Int'l Bur. 2000), paragraph 19 to read as follows: 19. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 303(r), 308, 309, and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 303(r), 308, 309, 310, and Sections 25.121(a) and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.121(a), 25.137(c), each earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication, IS GRANTED authority to provide Fixed Satellite Services (FSS), including FSS Direct-to-Home services, to, from, or within the United States, by accessing the Solidaridad 2 and SatMex 5 satellites, located at the 113.0° W.L. and 116.8º W.L. orbit
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  • of the authorization on the date that the fee payment is due. Also, in instances in which an earth station's license limits its operational authority to a particular satellite system that is not yet operational, the regulatory fee payment for the earth station will not be due until the first satellite of the related system becomes operational pursuant to section 25.121(d) of our rules. Earth Stations Who Must Pay: VSAT and Equivalent C-Band Antennas: Earth station systems comprising very small aperture terminals making up authorized networks operating in the 12 and 14 GHz bands that provide a variety of communications services to other stations in the network. Each system, authorized pursuant to blanket licensing procedures in Part 25 of the Rules,
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  • licensee or holder of the authorization on the date that the fee payment is due. Also, if an earth station's license limits its operational authority to a particular satellite system that is not yet operational, the regulatory fee payment for the earth station will not be due until the first satellite of the related system becomes operational pursuant to section 25.121(d) of our rules. Earth Stations Who Must Pay: VSAT and Equivalent C-Band Antennas: Earth station systems comprising very small aperture terminals making up authorized networks operating in the 12 and 14 GHz bands that provide a variety of communications services to other stations in the network. Each system, authorized pursuant to blanket licensing procedures in Part 25 of the Rules,
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  • licensee or holder of the authorization on the date that the fee payment is due. Also, if an earth station's license limits its operational authority to a particular satellite system that is not yet operational, the regulatory fee payment for the earth station will not be due until the first satellite of the related system becomes operational pursuant to section 25.121(d) of our rules. Earth Stations Who Must Pay: VSAT and Equivalent C-Band Antennas: Earth station systems comprising very small aperture terminals making up authorized networks operating in the 12 and 14 GHz bands that provide a variety of communications services to other stations in the network. Each system, authorized pursuant to blanket licensing procedures in Part 25 of the Rules,
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  • that is the licensee or holder of the authorization on the date that the fee payment is due. If an earth station's license limits its operational authority to a particular satellite system that is not yet operational, a regulatory fee payment for the earth station is not due until the first satellite in the system becomes operational pursuant to section 25.121(d) of our rules. Earth Stations Who Must Pay: VSAT and Equivalent C-Band Antennas: Earth station systems comprising very small aperture terminals making up authorized networks operating in the 12 and 14 GHz bands that provide a variety of communications services to other stations in the network. Each system, authorized pursuant to blanket licensing procedures in Part 25 of the Commission's
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  • that is the licensee or holder of the authorization on the date that the fee payment is due. If an earth station's license limits its operational authority to a particular satellite system that is not yet operational, a regulatory fee payment for the earth station is not due until the first satellite in the system becomes operational pursuant to section 25.121(d) of our rules. Earth Stations Who Must Pay: VSAT and Equivalent C-Band Antennas: Earth station systems comprising very small aperture terminals making up authorized networks operating in the 12 and 14 GHz bands that provide a variety of communications services to other stations in the network. Each system, authorized pursuant to blanket licensing procedures in Part 25 of the Commission's
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  • that is the licensee or holder of the authorization on the date that the fee payment is due. If an earth station's license limits its operational authority to a particular satellite system that is not yet operational, a regulatory fee payment for the earth station is not due until the first satellite in the system becomes operational pursuant to section 25.121(d) of our rules. Earth Stations Who Must Pay: VSAT and Equivalent C-Band Antennas: Earth station systems comprising very small aperture terminals making up authorized networks operating in the 12 and 14 GHz bands that provide a variety of communications services to other stations in the network. Each system, authorized pursuant to blanket licensing procedures in Part 25 of the Commission's
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  • that is the licensee or holder of the authorization on the date that the fee payment is due. If an earth station's license limits its operational authority to a particular satellite system that is not yet operational, a regulatory fee payment for the earth station is not due until the first satellite in the system becomes operational pursuant to section 25.121(d) of our rules. Earth Stations Who Must Pay: VSAT and Equivalent C-Band Antennas: Earth station systems comprising very small aperture terminals making up authorized networks operating in the 12 and 14 GHz bands that provide a variety of communications services to other stations in the network. Each system, authorized pursuant to blanket licensing procedures in Part 25 of the Commission's
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  • that is the licensee or holder of the authorization on the date that the fee payment is due. If an earth station's license limits its operational authority to a particular satellite system that is not yet operational, a regulatory fee payment for the earth station is not due until the first satellite in the system becomes operational pursuant to section 25.121(d) of our rules. Earth Stations Who Must Pay: VSAT and Equivalent C-Band Antennas: Earth station systems comprising very small aperture terminals making up authorized networks operating in the 12 and 14 GHz bands that provide a variety of communications services to other stations in the network. Each system, authorized pursuant to blanket licensing procedures in Part 25 of the Commission's
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  • waivers granted in this proceeding. Therefore, we grant Intelsat LLC authority to make these modifications, in accordance with our rules and policies and the terms of this Order, as also indicated in Appendices A and C, Table 3. Intelsat LLC shall inform the Commission within 48 hours each time it relocates a satellite pursuant to this authority. License Terms Section 25.121(a) of our rules states that ``[l]icenses for facilities governed by this part will be issued for a period of 10 years.'' Section 25.121(b) states that ``[t]he Commission reserves the right to grant or renew station licenses for less than 10 years if, in its judgment, the public interest, convenience and necessity will be served by such action.'' Section 25.121(d) notes
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  • that have completed coordination prior to submitting applications are permitted to include the coordination reports in their applications. Accordingly, we do not contemplate revising the coordination requirements at this time for this frequency band for temporary fixed earth stations. Rather, we invite comment only on expediting the process for temporary fixed earth stations in shared bands. C. License Term Section 25.121 currently states that earth station license terms may be at most 10 years. We invite comment on revising Section 25.121 to permit longer license terms for earth station licenses. We propose extending the license term for all earth stations to 15 years. In the 2 GHz Report and Order, we observed that the Telecommunications Act of 1996 granted the Commission
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  • provide: (i) the information requested in Appendix 4 of the ITU's Radio Regulations. Further, applicants shall provide sufficient technical showing that the proposed system could operate satisfactorily if all assignments in the BSS and feeder link Plans were implemented. (ii) analyses of the proposed system with respect to the limits in Annex 1 to Appendices 30 and 30A. 5. Section 25.121 is amended by revising paragraph (a) to read as follows: § 25.121 License term and renewals. (a) License Term. Except for licenses for DBS facilities, licenses for facilities governed by this part will be issued for a period of 15 years. Licenses for DBS space stations licensed as broadcast facilities will be issued for a period of 8 years. Licenses
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  • bands, we propose to require applicants for earth station authority in shared government-commercial bands to provide information on half-power beam width. Finally, in the Notice, the Commission proposed updating a number of cross-references in Part 25 rules. In addition to those proposals, we invite comment on revising Section 25.161(b) so that the reference to the license renewal requirements is "Section 25.121(e) rather than "Section 25.120(e)." We also seek comment on revising Section 25.203(g)(1) so that the reference of FCC monitoring stations is "Section 0.121(b)" rather than "Section 0.121(c)." VII. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS In this Further Notice, we propose to reduce the minimum antenna size for routine processing of C-band earth stations to 3.7 meters. We also propose to begin the antenna
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  • bands, we propose to require applicants for earth station authority in shared government-commercial bands to provide information on half-power beam width. Finally, in the Notice, the Commission proposed updating a number of cross-references in Part 25 rules. In addition to those proposals, we invite comment on revising Section 25.161(b) so that the reference to the license renewal requirements is "Section 25.121(e) rather than "Section 25.120(e)." We also seek comment on revising Section 25.203(g)(1) so that the reference of FCC monitoring stations is "Section 0.121(b)" rather than "Section 0.121(c)." VII. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS In this Further Notice, we propose to reduce the minimum antenna size for routine processing of C-band earth stations to 3.7 meters. We also propose to begin the antenna
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  • Regulations, part 25, as follows: PART 25 -- SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS 1. The authority citation for Part 25 continues to read as follows: Authority: 47 U.S.C. 701-744. Interprets or applies Sections 4, 301, 302, 303, 307, 309, and 332 of the Communications Act, as amended, 47 U.S.C. Sections 154, 301, 302, 303, 307, 309, 332, unless otherwise noted. 2. Amend § 25.121 by revising paragraphs (a), (b), and (d)(2) to read as follows: § 25.121 License term and renewals. (a) License Term. Licenses for facilities governed by this part will be issued for a period of 15 years. (b) The Commission reserves the right to grant or renew station licenses for less than 15 years if, in its judgment, the public interest,
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  • space station licenses, which number in the dozens. Accordingly, we adopt SIA's proposal. All space station licenses are deemed automatically modified by extending the license term of the satellite, or satellite constellation in the case of NGSO systems, an additional five years, to 15 years, from the date the first satellite is successfully placed into orbit. We also revise Section 25.121(e). Currently, Section 25.121(e) requires NGSO satellite licensees requesting replacement authority for next-generation satellites to file their applications about eight years after the beginning of the license term of the current-generation system. As a logical outgrowth of our decision to extend the license term for all satellite licensees, we also extend the deadline for all NGSO licensees to file their replacement
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  • space station licenses, which number in the dozens. Accordingly, we adopt SIA's proposal. All space station licenses are deemed automatically modified by extending the license term of the satellite, or satellite constellation in the case of NGSO systems, an additional five years, to 15 years, from the date the first satellite is successfully placed into orbit. We also revise Section 25.121(e). Currently, Section 25.121(e) requires NGSO satellite licensees requesting replacement authority for next-generation satellites to file their applications about eight years after the beginning of the license term of the current-generation system. As a logical outgrowth of our decision to extend the license term for all satellite licensees, we also extend the deadline for all NGSO licensees to file their replacement
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  • operator does not repoint its antenna. (b) Earth Station License Modifications, notification not required. Notwithstanding paragraph (a)(2) of this section, equipment in an authorized earth station may be replaced without prior authorization and without notifying the Commission if the new equipment is electrically identical to the existing equipment. (c) [reserved.] (d) [reserved.] * * * * * 8. Amend § 25.121 by revising paragraph (e) to read as follows: § 25.121 License term and renewals. * * * * * (e) Renewal of licenses. Applications for renewals of earth station licenses must be submitted on FCC Form 312R no earlier than 90 days, and no later than 30 days, before the expiration date of the license. Applications for space station system
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  • operator does not repoint its antenna. (b) Earth Station License Modifications, notification not required. Notwithstanding paragraph (a)(2) of this section, equipment in an authorized earth station may be replaced without prior authorization and without notifying the Commission if the new equipment is electrically identical to the existing equipment. (c) [reserved.] (d) [reserved.] * * * * * 8. Amend § 25.121 by revising paragraph (e) to read as follows: § 25.121 License term and renewals. * * * * * (e) Renewal of licenses. Applications for renewals of earth station licenses must be submitted on FCC Form 312R no earlier than 90 days, and no later than 30 days, before the expiration date of the license. Applications for space station system
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  • frequency allocation. ICO has informed the Commission of its Selected Assignment within the 2 GHz MSS Band. See Letter of Cheryl A. Tritt, Counsel to ICO Satellite Services G.P. to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, File No. 188-SAT-LOI-97; IBFS Nos. SAT-LOI-19970926-00163; SAT-AMD-20000612-00107; SAT-AMD-20001103-00155 (October 15, 2002) (2 GHz MSS Selected Assignment Notification, Annual Section 25.143(e) Report, and Section 25.121(d)(2) Certification). See supra § III(C); see also infra App. B. We use the term ``structural attenuation'' to mean the signal attenuation caused by transmitting to and from mobile terminals that are located in buildings or other man-made structures that limit the transmission of radiofrequency radiation. This proposal is consistent with the MSS service rules relating to MSS frequency assignments. See
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  • frequency allocation. ICO has informed the Commission of its Selected Assignment within the 2 GHz MSS Band. See Letter of Cheryl A. Tritt, Counsel to ICO Satellite Services G.P. to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, File No. 188-SAT-LOI-97; IBFS Nos. SAT-LOI-19970926-00163; SAT-AMD-20000612-00107; SAT-AMD-20001103-00155 (October 15, 2002) (2 GHz MSS Selected Assignment Notification, Annual Section 25.143(e) Report, and Section 25.121(d)(2) Certification). See supra § III(C); see also infra App. B. We use the term ``structural attenuation'' to mean the signal attenuation caused by transmitting to and from mobile terminals that are located in buildings or other man-made structures that limit the transmission of radiofrequency radiation. This proposal is consistent with the MSS service rules relating to MSS frequency assignments. See
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  • megahertz of additional spectrum in each direction) or to modify assignments under one of two proposed options. See Letter of Cheryl A. Tritt, Counsel to ICO Satellite Services G.P. to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, File No. 188-SAT-LOI-97; IBFS Nos. SAT-LOI-19970926-00163; SAT-AMD-20000612-00107; SAT-AMD-20001103-00155 (October 15, 2002) (2 GHz MSS Selected Assignment Notification, Annual Section 25.143(e) Report, and Section 25.121(d)(2) Certification). We note that over the course of this proceeding, ICO has filed under a number of names, including ICO Satellite Services G.P. and ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Ltd. For purposes of our discussion, we use the name ``ICO'' in all references. Further Notice, 16 FCC Rcd at 16054 ¶ 22 n.65 (citing 2 GHz MSS R&O, 15 FCC Rcd
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  • direction of transmission for each of two satellites per geographic location (i.e. port or harbor). The same 36 megahertz of uplink and 36 megahertz of downlink spectrum for each satellite may be accessed by all ESVs in the network. The 36 megahertz of uplink and 36 megahertz downlink of spectrum need not be the same at each satellite location. Section 25.121 is amended to read as follows: §25.121 License terms and renewals. (a) License Term. Except for licenses for DBS facilities and non-coordinated ESV operations in the C-band, licenses for facilities governed by this part will be issued for a period of 15 years. Section 25.134 is amended to read as follows: §25.134 Licensing provisions of Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT),
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  • tentatively concluded that authorized ESV operations would be licensed for fifteen year terms and sought comment on alternative license terms. ESV NPRM, 18 FCC Rcd at 25271 & 25285 ¶¶ 58 & 92. MTN Comments at 15; see also Inmarsat Comments at 23; Stratos Comments at 15. ESV NPRM, 18 FCC Rcd at 25271, ¶ 58 (citing 47 C.F.R. § 25.121); see also MTN Comments at 26; Boeing Comments at 31; Intelsat Comments at 7; MTN Reply at 10. See FWCC Reply at 22; FWCC Comments at 13. In fact, Stratos argues that a two-year license term, along with other restrictions proposed by FWCC, is too burdensome. Stratos Reply at 7. See 47 U.S.C. § 301(e); ITU RR 18.8. See 47
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  • tentatively concluded that authorized ESV operations would be licensed for fifteen year terms and sought comment on alternative license terms. ESV NPRM, 18 FCC Rcd at 25271 & 25285 ¶¶ 58 & 92. MTN Comments at 15; see also Inmarsat Comments at 23; Stratos Comments at 15. ESV NPRM, 18 FCC Rcd at 25271, ¶ 58 (citing 47 C.F.R. § 25.121); see also MTN Comments at 26; Boeing Comments at 31; Intelsat Comments at 7; MTN Reply at 10. See FWCC Reply at 22; FWCC Comments at 13. In fact, Stratos argues that a two-year license term, along with other restrictions proposed by FWCC, is too burdensome. Stratos Reply at 7. See 47 U.S.C. § 301(e); ITU RR 18.8. See 47
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  • Rcd at 7215-16 (para. 19). Boeing Petition at 23-24. Boeing adds that AMSS's secondary status reinforces that no interference risk exists for adjacent satellites. Id. at 24. Part 25 Earth Station NPRM, 15 FCC Rcd at 25137 (para. 23); 25140 (para. 32). See also discussion in para. 40, supra, regarding our proposals for authorizing non-routine operations. See 47 C.F.R. § 25.121. We are referring to foreign FS operators, since there is no U.S. allocation for FS in the 14.0-14.5 GHz band. In the ESV Report and Order, we identified similar regulatory factors that affect ESV operations. See ESV Report and Order at para. 119. Accordingly, the proposals and analysis in this section are modeled after our decision in the ESV proceeding.
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  • Rcd at 7215-16 (para. 19). Boeing Petition at 23-24. Boeing adds that AMSS's secondary status reinforces that no interference risk exists for adjacent satellites. Id. at 24. Part 25 Earth Station NPRM, 15 FCC Rcd at 25137 (para. 23); 25140 (para. 32). See also discussion in para. 40, supra, regarding our proposals for authorizing non-routine operations. See 47 C.F.R. § 25.121. We are referring to foreign FS operators, since there is no U.S. allocation for FS in the 14.0-14.5 GHz band. In the ESV Report and Order, we identified similar regulatory factors that affect ESV operations. See ESV Report and Order at para. 119. Accordingly, the proposals and analysis in this section are modeled after our decision in the ESV proceeding.
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  • revisions individually, but instead set them out in Appendix B of the Notice. No one expressed any opposition to those revisions, and we adopt them as they were proposed in Appendix B of the Notice. In addition, in the Further Notice, the Commission invited comment on revising Section 25.161(b) so that the reference to the license renewal requirements is "Section 25.121(e) rather than "Section 25.120(e)." It also proposed revising Section 25.203(g)(1) so that the reference to FCC monitoring stations is "Section 0.121(b)" rather than "Section 0.121(c)." SIA supports correcting these cross-references. Accordingly, we adopt these rule revisions as proposed. The Commission also invited commenters to make additional proposals and suggestions for streamlining our rules. We consider those proposals below. 1. Extension
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  • revisions individually, but instead set them out in Appendix B of the Notice. No one expressed any opposition to those revisions, and we adopt them as they were proposed in Appendix B of the Notice. In addition, in the Further Notice, the Commission invited comment on revising Section 25.161(b) so that the reference to the license renewal requirements is "Section 25.121(e) rather than "Section 25.120(e)." It also proposed revising Section 25.203(g)(1) so that the reference to FCC monitoring stations is "Section 0.121(b)" rather than "Section 0.121(c)." SIA supports correcting these cross-references. Accordingly, we adopt these rule revisions as proposed. The Commission also invited commenters to make additional proposals and suggestions for streamlining our rules. We consider those proposals below. 1. Extension
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  • be reduced as well, but most likely by a different amount than the power of the desired signal. See Methodologies for determining the availability performance for digital multiprogramme broadcasting-satellite service systems, and their associated feeder links operating in the planned bands, Recommendation ITU-R BO.1696 (2005). NGSO-FSS/MVDDS Second R&O, 17 FCC Rcd. 9614, 9641 at ¶ 68. See 47 C.F.R. § 25.121. See 47 C.F.R. § 25.121. See 47 C.F.R. §73.1020. See 47 U.S.C. § 307(c)(1) (``Each license granted for the operation of a broadcasting station shall be for a term of not to exceed 8 years.'') A DBS provider offering a subscription service is not considered to be a broadcast licensee. See Subscription Video, Report and Order, 1 FCC Rcd 1001,
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  • us apprised of whether operators are taking all necessary action to meet their milestones. We seek comment on whether 17/24 GHz BSS U.S.- licensees and 17/24 GHz BSS non-U.S. operators that are authorized to access the United States should be required to submit similar annual reports, regardless of the licensing mechanism we ultimately adopt in this proceeding. LICENSE TERMS Section 25.121 of the Commission's rules currently provides that licenses for space stations will be issued for a period of 15 years, except licenses for DBS space stations. DBS space stations licensed as broadcast facilities are issued licenses for eight year terms, and those DBS space stations not licensed as broadcast facilities have 10 year terms. These rules are governed by the
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  • us apprised of whether operators are taking all necessary action to meet their milestones. We seek comment on whether 17/24 GHz BSS U.S.- licensees and 17/24 GHz BSS non-U.S. operators that are authorized to access the United States should be required to submit similar annual reports, regardless of the licensing mechanism we ultimately adopt in this proceeding. LICENSE TERMS Section 25.121 of the Commission's rules currently provides that licenses for space stations will be issued for a period of 15 years, except licenses for DBS space stations. DBS space stations licensed as broadcast facilities are issued licenses for eight year terms, and those DBS space stations not licensed as broadcast facilities have 10 year terms. These rules are governed by the
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  • GHz BSS licenses at DBS orbital locations is not necessary to prevent harmful interference between DBS and 17/24 GHz BSS satellites. License Terms Fifteen-Year and Eight-Year License Terms Adopted, Respectively, for Non-Broadcast and Broadcast 17/24 GHz Licensees: In the NPRM, the Commission sought comment on the license term it should apply to 17/24 GHz licenses. The Commission noted that Section 25.121 of the Commission's rules provides that licenses for space stations will be issued for a period of 15 years, except licenses for DBS space stations. DBS space stations licensed as broadcast facilities are issued licenses for eight- year terms, and those DBS space stations not licensed as broadcast facilities have 10-year terms. The Communications Act provides for a maximum licensing
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  • the same technical parameters and conditions established in the earth stations' licenses. See Amendment of the Commission's Regulatory Policies to Allow Non-U.S. Licensed Space Stations to Provide Domestic and International Satellite Service in the United States, Report and Order, IB Docket No. 96-111, FCC 99-325, 15 FCC Rcd 7207, 7210-11, ¶ 6, 7215-16, ¶ 19 (1996). See 47 C.F.R. § 25.121. 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1200, 1.1206; Amendment of 47 C.F.R. § 1.1200 et seq. Concerning Ex Parte Presentations in Commission Proceedings, GC Docket No. 95-21, Report and Order, FCC 97-92, 12 FCC Rcd 7348 (1997). 47 C.F.R. § 1.1206(b)(2). See 5 U.S.C. § 603. The RFA, see U.S.C. §601 et seq., has been amended by the Contract with America Advancement Act
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  • at 8; ARINC Comments at 6 (urges ALSAT only for compliant VMES and states that non-compliant should coordinate on satellite-by-satellite basis); Americom Comments at 1 (supports SIA Comments); Hughes Reply at 1 (endorses SIA Comments). ARINC Comments at 6; NSMA Comments at 8; Raysat Comments at 16. NPRM, 22 FCC Rcd at 9684, ¶ 82, citing to 47 C.F.R. § 25.121 (which, at paragraph (c), states that, for earth stations, the license term will be specified in the instrument of authorization). General Dynamics Comments at 62. MTN Comments at 8. SIA Comments at 25. See also Americom Comments at 1 (supporting SIA Comments); Hughes Reply at 1 (endorsing SIA Comments). ESV Report and Order, 20 FCC Rcd at 723, ¶ 118.
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  • Part 25, as follows: PART 25 - SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS 1. The authority citation for Part 25 continues to read as follows: Authority: 47 U.S.C. 701-744. Interprets or applies Sections 4, 301, 302, 303, 307, 309, and 332 of the Communications Act, as amended, 47 U.S.C. Sections 154, 301, 302a, 303, 307, 309, and 332, unless otherwise noted. 2. Amend Section 25.121 by revising paragraph (a) to read as follows: § 25.121 License term and renewals. (a) License Term. (1) Except for licenses for DBS space stations, SDARS space stations and terrestrial repeaters, and 17/24 GHz BSS space stations licensed as broadcast facilities, licenses for facilities governed by this part will be issued for a period of 15 years. (2) Licenses for
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  • WCSlicensees to provide informational notifications, as set forth in new Section 27.72 in Appendix B.642In addition, WCS licensees must share with SDARS licensees certain technical information at least 10 business days before operating a new base station, and at least 5 business days before operating a modified base station.643All WCS licensees and WCS spectrum lessees must also 637See infra, AppendixB,§ 25.121. See also47 C.F.R. § 25.145(d) ("The license term for each digital audio radio service satellite shall commence when the satellite is launched and put into operation and the term will run for eight years.") 638 See infra, Section IV.C.1. 639See infra, Section IV.B.4 (concluding that the use of non-SDARS satellites to feed programming to terrestrial repeaters is reasonable and technically-justified).
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  • services and develop new service options and customer relations different from the Signatory customers assigned to it upon transfer of the satellites from INTELSAT. V. ORDERING CLAUSES . Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, that, pursuant to Sections 303(r), 308, 309, and 310, of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 303(r), 308, 309, and 310 pursuant to Sections 25.121(a), 25.137(c) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.121(a), 25.137(c), the earth station applications listed in Attachment A, ARE GRANTED for a limited three-year term, until August 6, 2002, to provide Fixed Satellite Services (FSS), excluding FSS Direct-To-Home services, to, from or within the United States by accessing the New Skies 513, New Skies 703, New Skies 803, New Skies
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  • the ability of the public to receive the benefits of these new satellite services and also delay terrestrial deployment. We further tentatively conclude that, given our band redesignation proposal, satellite earth station blanket licensing would be possible in some sub-bands, while still allowing terrestrial fixed service operators primary or co-primary Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-235 69 See 47 C.F.R. § 25.121. 70 See Routine Licensing of Large Networks of Small Antenna Earth Stations Operating in the 12/14 GHz Frequency Bands, Declaratory Order, 11 FCC Rcd 1162 (1986) ("VSAT Order"). 71 We note that the Commission recently eliminated the annual reporting requirements for Ku-band VSAT licensees in favor of a single report to be submitted upon application for license renewal. See, Streamlining
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  • this notice under the section, Special Instructions for Completing FCC Forms 159 and 159-C. To assure proper credit for your regulatory fees, please be sure to use these new codes. PAYMENT PROCEDURES FOR INTERNATIONAL SERVICES GEOSTATIONARY ORBIT SPACE STATIONS AND DIRECT BROADCAST SATELLITE SERVICE: Who Must Pay: Entities authorized to operate space stations in geostationary orbit in accordance with section 25.121(d), entities authorized to participate in the launch and/or operation of INTELSAT satellites, and direct broadcast satellites (Part 100) whose license was granted on or before October 1, 1999. Governments and nonprofit entities (exempt under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code) are not required to pay regulatory fees and should not submit payment. The Commission requires that each exempt entity
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  • under the section, Special Instructions for Completing FCC Forms 159 and 159-C. To assure proper credit for your regulatory fees, please be sure to use the codes for FY 2001. PAYMENT PROCEDURES FOR INTERNATIONAL SERVICES GEOSTATIONARY ORBIT SPACE STATIONS AND DIRECT BROADCAST SATELLITE SERVICE: Who Must Pay: Entities authorized to operate space stations in geostationary orbit in accordance with section 25.121(d), entities authorized to participate in the launch and/or operation of INTELSAT satellites, and direct broadcast satellites (Part 100) whose license was granted on or before October 1, 2000. Governments and nonprofit entities (exempt under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code) are not required to pay regulatory fees and should not submit payment. The Commission requires that each exempt entity
• http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2005/DA-05-2995A1.html
  • stations, E900105, E900106, and E900107, Charlotte, North Carolina, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of nineteen thousand dollars ($19,000) for operating without Commission authority and failing to file timely renewal applications for its three earth stations in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act'')1 and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 II. BACKGROUND 2. SDN operates a Very Small Aperture Terminal (``VSAT'') system, comprised of earth stations E900105, E900106, and E900107. SDN's authorizations for each of its earth stations specified license terms that commenced on March 23, 1990 and expired on March 23, 2000.3 In December of 2004, SDN's counsel contacted the Commission's International Bureau (``IB'')
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  • E940294, Las Vegas, Nevada, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of five thousand, two hundred dollars ($5,200) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to timely file a renewal application. Journal acted in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, (``Act'')1 and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 II. BACKGROUND 2. Journal was granted a license for its fixed- satellite service earth station, E940294, on July 15, 1994, with an expiration date of July 15, 2004. On July 27, 2005, Journal filed with the Commission's International Bureau an application for renewal of its expired license and a request for special temporary authority (``STA'')
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  • satellite earth station, E950187, Evansville, Indiana, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to timely file a renewal application. Gilmore acted in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, ("Act") and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). II. background 2. Gilmore was granted a license for its fixed-satellite service earth station, E950187, on April 7, 1995, with an expiration date of April 7, 2005. On February 17, 2006, Gilmore filed with the Commission's International Bureau an application for a new earth station license. On February 21, 2006, Gilmore filed a request for
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  • call sign E950275, Oxnard, California, apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of five thousand, two hundred dollars ($5,200) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to timely file a renewal application. Lazer acted in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, ("Act") and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). II. background 2. Lazer's license for its Ku-band fixed-satellite service earth station, E950275, expired on May 26, 2005. On May 22, 2006, Lazer Licenses, LLC ("Lazer LLC"), a limited liability company of which Lazer Broadcasting is the sole member, filed an application for a new earth station license. On this same day, Lazer LLC filed
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  • amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000) against Gilmore Broadcasting Corporation ("Gilmore"), licensee of satellite earth station, E950187, Evansville, Indiana, for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to timely file a renewal application. Gilmore acted in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, ("Act") and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). 2. On June 5, 2006, the Spectrum Enforcement Division issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") in the amount of $4,000 to Gilmore. Gilmore has not filed a response to the NAL. Based on the information before us, we affirm this forfeiture. 3. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED THAT, pursuant to Section 503(b) of
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  • forfeiture in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000) for operating without Commission authority in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''),1 and Section 25.102(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''),2 and failing to file a timely renewal application for its earth station in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 25.121(e) of the Rules.3 II. BACKGROUND 2. NWN provides customized local weather reports via satellite uplink to television stations in small and mid- sized markets nationally. NWN's earth station authorization specified a license term that commenced on November 8, 1991, and expired on November 8, 2001.4 On January 10, 2006, NWN notified the International Bureau of its failure to timely renew
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  • of satellite earth station, E940272, Dallas, Texas, apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to timely file a renewal application. Criswell acted in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, ("Act") and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). II. background 2. Criswell was granted a license for its fixed-satellite service earth station, E940272, on June 24, 1994, with an expiration date of June 24, 2004. On December 7, 2005, Criswell filed with the Commission's International Bureau an application for a new earth station license. On December 8, 2005 Criswell filed a request for
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  • sign E950349, El Segundo, California, apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of ten thousand, four hundred dollars ($10,400) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to file a timely renewal application. DirecTV acted in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, ("Act") and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). II. background 2. DirecTV's license for its Ku-band fixed satellite service earth station, call sign E950349, expired on October 27, 2005. On April 27, 2006, counsel for DirecTV indicated to International Bureau staff that the license for the earth station was not renewed prior to its expiration date. On May 1, 2006, DirecTV filed a
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  • Rico ("Cayey earth station"), apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of six thousand, five hundred dollars ($6,500) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to timely file a renewal application. La Carpa acted in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, ("Act") and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). II. background 2. La Carpa's license for its fixed-satellite service Cayey earth station expired on December 23, 2003. On July 10, 2006, during a telephone conversation with International Bureau staff concerning an unrelated matter, La Carpa indicated that, to the best of its knowledge, the license for the Cayey earth station did not have an
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  • I. introduction 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand two hundred dollars ($5,200) against Side by Side, Inc. ("Side by Side"), former licensee of Ku Band earth station E950401, for willful and repeated violations of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involve Side by Side's operation of earth station E950401 without Commission authority and its failure to file a timely renewal application for the station. II. background 2. Section 301 of the Act and Section 25.102(a) of the Rules prohibit the use or operation of any apparatus for the transmission of energy or
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  • station E970116, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of five thousand two hundred dollars ($5,200) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to file a timely renewal application for its earth station in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act") and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). II. background 2. On September 19, 2006, ABS-CBN was granted a license modification for its earth station, call sign E970116, which provided authorization for an 11-meter C-band antenna and 7.6-meter Ku-band antenna. Under the terms of the license, ABS-CBN's authorization for the subject earth station expired on April 23, 2007. On November 1, 2007, ABS-CBN
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  • station E950401, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of five thousand two hundred dollars ($5,200) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to file a timely renewal application for its earth station in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act") and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). II. background 2. On August 25, 1995, Side by Side was granted a license to operate the fixed-satellite Ku Band earth station under call sign E950401. Under the terms of its license, Side by Side's authorization for its Ku Band earth station expired on August 25, 2005. On October 15, 2007, Side by Side contacted
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  • E872070, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of five thousand, two hundred dollars ($5,200) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to file a timely renewal application. Saga acted in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, ("Act") and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). II. background 2. Saga's license for its Ku-band fixed satellite service earth station, call sign E872070, expired on August 28, 2007. On May 14, 2008, Saga became aware that its license for the earth station had expired. On May 28, 2008, Saga filed a request for special temporary authority ("STA") to operate the earth station
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  • amount of twelve thousand eight hundred dollars ($12,800) for operating its station without Commission authority, in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act") and Section 25.102 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"), and for failing to file a timely renewal application for its earth station in apparent willful violation of Section 25.121(e) of the Rules. II. background 2. On September 26, 1997, WWOR-TV, Inc. was granted a license to operate a Ku-band satellite earth station under call sign E970411, and that license was subsequently assigned to Fox Television on October 31, 2000. Under the terms of its license, Fox Television's authorization for its earth station expired on September 26, 2007. After Fox
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  • amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for operating its stations without Commission authority, in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act") and Section 25.102 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"), and for failing to file timely renewal applications for its two earth stations in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 25.121(e) of the Rules. II. background 2. On January 1, 2003, Journal Broadcast was granted a license to operate a fixed satellite earth station under call sign E850092. Under the terms of its license, Journal Broadcast's authorization for its earth station expired on February 6, 2008. On July 31, 1998, Journal Broadcast was granted a license to operate a transmit/receive temporary
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  • amount of twelve thousand eight hundred dollars ($12,800) for operating its station without Commission authority, in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act") and Section 25.102 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"), and for failing to file a timely renewal application for its earth station in apparent willful violation of Section 25.121(e) of the Rules. II. background 2. On October 3, 1997, Discovery was granted a license to operate a fixed satellite earth station under call sign E970321. Under the terms of its license, Discovery's authorization for its earth station expired on October 3, 2007. Thereafter, on February 25, 2008, Discovery became aware that it had failed to file a renewal application
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  • twenty-four thousand eight hundred dollars ($24,800) for operating both earth stations without Commission authorization in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act") and Section 25.102(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"), and for failing to file timely renewal applications for both earth stations in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 25.121(e) of the Rules. II. background 2. On August 3, 1997, the Commission renewed Lockheed Martin's license to operate earth station call sign E920702 for a ten year period. Under the terms of the license, Lockheed Martin was authorized to communicate with all U.S.-licensed satellites operating in the Ku-band (14.0-14.5 GHz and 11.7-12.2 GHz). Lockheed Martin's authorization for station E920702 expired
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  • 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand two hundred dollars ($5,200) against Saga Radio Networks, LLC ("Saga") for the willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934 ("Act"), as amended and Section 25.102(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"), and for the willful violation of Section 25.121(e) of the Rules. The noted violations involve Saga's operation of its earth station without Commission authority, and its failure to file a timely renewal application. II. BACKGROUND 2. On August 28, 2007, Saga was granted a license to operate a Ku-band fixed satellite earth station under call sign E872070. Under the terms of its license, Saga's authorization for its earth
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  • Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") of the Federal Communications Commission and Shared Data Networks, LLC ("Shared Data"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against Shared Data for possible violations of sections 301 and 310(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), and sections 25.102, 25.119, and 25.121(e) of the Commission's rules, regarding the transfer of control of various satellite earth station licenses held by Shared Data, the renewal of a license to operate an earth station for a fixed satellite service, and the operation of an earth station for a fixed satellite service. 2. The Bureau and Shared Data have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree
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  • of the authorization on the date that the fee payment is due. Also, in instances in which an earth station's license limits its operational authority to a particular satellite system that is not yet operational, the regulatory fee payment for the earth station will not be due until the first satellite of the related system becomes operational pursuant to section 25.121(d) of our rules. Earth Stations Who Must Pay: VSAT and Equivalent C-Band Antennas: Earth station systems comprising very small aperture terminals making up authorized networks operating in the 12 and 14 GHz bands that provide a variety of communications services to other stations in the network. Each system, authorized pursuant to blanket licensing procedures in Part 25 of the Rules,
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  • the ability of the public to receive the benefits of these new satellite services and also delay terrestrial deployment. We further tentatively conclude that, given our band redesignation proposal, satellite earth station blanket licensing would be possible in some sub-bands, while still allowing terrestrial fixed service operators primary or co-primary Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-235 69 See 47 C.F.R. § 25.121. 70 See Routine Licensing of Large Networks of Small Antenna Earth Stations Operating in the 12/14 GHz Frequency Bands, Declaratory Order, 11 FCC Rcd 1162 (1986) ("VSAT Order"). 71 We note that the Commission recently eliminated the annual reporting requirements for Ku-band VSAT licensees in favor of a single report to be submitted upon application for license renewal. See, Streamlining
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  • law enforcement, foreign policy, and trade concerns are included in the public interest analysis. No party objected to the authorization we grant today on these grounds. IV. ORDERING CLAUSES 19. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 303(r), 308, 309, and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 303(r), 308, 309, 310, and Sections 25.121(a) and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.121(a), 25.137(c), each earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication, IS GRANTED authority to provide Fixed Satellite Services (FSS), excluding FSS Direct-to-Home services, to, from, or within the United States, by accessing the ANIK E1 and ANIK E2 satellites, located at the 111.1° W.L. and 107.3° W.L. orbit
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  • is in the public interest to allow common carriers with global international Section 214 authorizations to communicate with the EUTELSAT II-F2 satellite at 12.5° W.L. IV. CONCLUSION AND ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 303(r), 308, 309, and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 303(r), 308, 309, 310, and Sections 25.121(a) and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.121(a), 25.137(c), each earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication, IS GRANTED authority to provide Fixed Satellite Services (FSS), excluding FSS Direct-to-Home services from the United States, by accessing the EUTELSAT II-F2 satellite, located at the 12.5° W.L. orbit location, subject to the conditions set forth in its
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  • from causing harmful interference with other U.S.-licensed services. Accordingly, we hereby place the SatMex satellites on the Permitted Space Station List, subject to the conditions set forth in this Order. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 303(r), 308, 309, and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§ 303(r), 308, 309, 310, and Sections 25.121(a) and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.121(a), 25.137(c), each earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication, IS GRANTED authority to provide Fixed Satellite Services (FSS), excluding FSS Direct-to-Home services, to, from, or within the United States, by accessing the Solidaridad 2 and SatMex 5 satellites, located at the 113.0° W.L. and 116.8º W.L. orbit
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  • waivers granted in this proceeding. Therefore, we grant Intelsat LLC authority to make these modifications, in accordance with our rules and policies and the terms of this Order, as also indicated in Appendices A and C, Table 3. Intelsat LLC shall inform the Commission within 48 hours each time it relocates a satellite pursuant to this authority. License Terms Section 25.121(a) of our rules states that ``[l]icenses for facilities governed by this part will be issued for a period of 10 years.'' Section 25.121(b) states that ``[t]he Commission reserves the right to grant or renew station licenses for less than 10 years if, in its judgment, the public interest, convenience and necessity will be served by such action.'' Section 25.121(d) notes
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  • Service need not be individually licensed. Service vendors may file blanket applications for transceivers units using FCC Form 312, Main Form and Schedule B, and specifying the number of units to be covered by the blanket license. Each application for a blanket license under this section shall include the information described in Sec. 25.136. * * * * * Section 25.121 is amended by revising paragraph (a) to read as follows: Section 25.115 License term and renewals. (a) License term. Licenses for facilities governed by this part will be issued for a period of 10 years, except that licenses and authorizations in the 2 GHz Mobile-Satellite Service will be issued for a period of 15 years. * * * * *
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  • this notice under the section, Special Instructions for Completing FCC Forms 159 and 159-C. To assure proper credit for your regulatory fees, please be sure to use these new codes. PAYMENT PROCEDURES FOR INTERNATIONAL SERVICES GEOSTATIONARY ORBIT SPACE STATIONS AND DIRECT BROADCAST SATELLITE SERVICE: Who Must Pay: Entities authorized to operate space stations in geostationary orbit in accordance with section 25.121(d), entities authorized to participate in the launch and/or operation of INTELSAT satellites, and direct broadcast satellites (Part 100) whose license was granted on or before October 1, 1999. Governments and nonprofit entities (exempt under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code) are not required to pay regulatory fees and should not submit payment. The Commission requires that each exempt entity
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/OMD/Public_Notices/2001/pnmd0104.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/OMD/Public_Notices/2001/pnmd0104.pdf
  • under the section, Special Instructions for Completing FCC Forms 159 and 159-C. To assure proper credit for your regulatory fees, please be sure to use the codes for FY 2001. PAYMENT PROCEDURES FOR INTERNATIONAL SERVICES GEOSTATIONARY ORBIT SPACE STATIONS AND DIRECT BROADCAST SATELLITE SERVICE: Who Must Pay: Entities authorized to operate space stations in geostationary orbit in accordance with section 25.121(d), entities authorized to participate in the launch and/or operation of INTELSAT satellites, and direct broadcast satellites (Part 100) whose license was granted on or before October 1, 2000. Governments and nonprofit entities (exempt under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code) are not required to pay regulatory fees and should not submit payment. The Commission requires that each exempt entity
• http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Digest/2009/dd090306.html
  • INFORMATION. WTB [24]DOC-289049A1.pdf [25]DOC-289049A1.txt Report No: CWS-09-37 Released: 03/06/2009. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB [26]DOC-289050A1.pdf [27]DOC-289050A1.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- DISCOVERY WORLD TELEVISION, INC. Notified Discovery World Television, Inc. of its Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $12,800 for failure to file a timely renewal application for its earth station in apparent willful violation of Section 25.121(e) of the Rules. Action by: Chief, Spectrum Enforcement Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 03/04/2009 by NAL. (DA No. 09-538). EB [28]DA-09-538A1.doc [29]DA-09-538A1.pdf [30]DA-09-538A1.txt SPIRIT RADIO OF NORTH FLORIDA, INC. Denied the petition for reconsideration of the dismissal of an application for minor modification of WWLC(FM), Cross City, Florida. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 09-557). MB
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  • Reply Comments Due: 09/08/2009. WTB . Contact: Mary Woytek at (202) 418-1899, TTY: (202) 418-7233, email: Mary.Woytek@fcc.gov [37]DA-09-1764A1.doc [38]DA-09-1764A1.pdf [39]DA-09-1764A1.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION. Notified Journal Broadcast Corporation of its NALF in the amount of $25,000 for failure to file timely renewal applications for its two earth stations in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 25.121(e) of the Rules. Action by: Chief, Spectrum Enforcement Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 08/06/2009 by NALF. (DA No. 09-1756). EB [40]DA-09-1756A1.doc [41]DA-09-1756A1.pdf [42]DA-09-1756A1.txt INQUIRY CONCERNING THE DEPLOYMENT OF ADVANCED TELECOMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITY TO ALL AMERICANS IN A REASONABLE AND TIMELY FASHION, AND POSSIBLE STEPS TO ACCELERATE SUCH DEPLOYMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 706 OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996. Seek comment on whether
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  • stations, E900105, E900106, and E900107, Charlotte, North Carolina, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of nineteen thousand dollars ($19,000) for operating without Commission authority and failing to file timely renewal applications for its three earth stations in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act'')1 and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 II. BACKGROUND 2. SDN operates a Very Small Aperture Terminal (``VSAT'') system, comprised of earth stations E900105, E900106, and E900107. SDN's authorizations for each of its earth stations specified license terms that commenced on March 23, 1990 and expired on March 23, 2000.3 In December of 2004, SDN's counsel contacted the Commission's International Bureau (``IB'')
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  • E940294, Las Vegas, Nevada, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of five thousand, two hundred dollars ($5,200) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to timely file a renewal application. Journal acted in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, (``Act'')1 and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 II. BACKGROUND 2. Journal was granted a license for its fixed- satellite service earth station, E940294, on July 15, 1994, with an expiration date of July 15, 2004. On July 27, 2005, Journal filed with the Commission's International Bureau an application for renewal of its expired license and a request for special temporary authority (``STA'')
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2006/DA-06-1189A1.html
  • satellite earth station, E950187, Evansville, Indiana, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to timely file a renewal application. Gilmore acted in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, ("Act") and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). II. background 2. Gilmore was granted a license for its fixed-satellite service earth station, E950187, on April 7, 1995, with an expiration date of April 7, 2005. On February 17, 2006, Gilmore filed with the Commission's International Bureau an application for a new earth station license. On February 21, 2006, Gilmore filed a request for
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2006/DA-06-1564A1.html
  • call sign E950275, Oxnard, California, apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of five thousand, two hundred dollars ($5,200) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to timely file a renewal application. Lazer acted in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, ("Act") and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). II. background 2. Lazer's license for its Ku-band fixed-satellite service earth station, E950275, expired on May 26, 2005. On May 22, 2006, Lazer Licenses, LLC ("Lazer LLC"), a limited liability company of which Lazer Broadcasting is the sole member, filed an application for a new earth station license. On this same day, Lazer LLC filed
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  • amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000) against Gilmore Broadcasting Corporation ("Gilmore"), licensee of satellite earth station, E950187, Evansville, Indiana, for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to timely file a renewal application. Gilmore acted in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, ("Act") and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). 2. On June 5, 2006, the Spectrum Enforcement Division issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") in the amount of $4,000 to Gilmore. Gilmore has not filed a response to the NAL. Based on the information before us, we affirm this forfeiture. 3. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED THAT, pursuant to Section 503(b) of
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  • forfeiture in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000) for operating without Commission authority in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''),1 and Section 25.102(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''),2 and failing to file a timely renewal application for its earth station in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 25.121(e) of the Rules.3 II. BACKGROUND 2. NWN provides customized local weather reports via satellite uplink to television stations in small and mid- sized markets nationally. NWN's earth station authorization specified a license term that commenced on November 8, 1991, and expired on November 8, 2001.4 On January 10, 2006, NWN notified the International Bureau of its failure to timely renew
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  • of satellite earth station, E940272, Dallas, Texas, apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to timely file a renewal application. Criswell acted in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, ("Act") and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). II. background 2. Criswell was granted a license for its fixed-satellite service earth station, E940272, on June 24, 1994, with an expiration date of June 24, 2004. On December 7, 2005, Criswell filed with the Commission's International Bureau an application for a new earth station license. On December 8, 2005 Criswell filed a request for
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2007/DA-07-1451A1.html
  • sign E950349, El Segundo, California, apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of ten thousand, four hundred dollars ($10,400) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to file a timely renewal application. DirecTV acted in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, ("Act") and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). II. background 2. DirecTV's license for its Ku-band fixed satellite service earth station, call sign E950349, expired on October 27, 2005. On April 27, 2006, counsel for DirecTV indicated to International Bureau staff that the license for the earth station was not renewed prior to its expiration date. On May 1, 2006, DirecTV filed a
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  • Rico ("Cayey earth station"), apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of six thousand, five hundred dollars ($6,500) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to timely file a renewal application. La Carpa acted in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, ("Act") and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). II. background 2. La Carpa's license for its fixed-satellite service Cayey earth station expired on December 23, 2003. On July 10, 2006, during a telephone conversation with International Bureau staff concerning an unrelated matter, La Carpa indicated that, to the best of its knowledge, the license for the Cayey earth station did not have an
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2008/DA-08-1069A1.html
  • I. introduction 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand two hundred dollars ($5,200) against Side by Side, Inc. ("Side by Side"), former licensee of Ku Band earth station E950401, for willful and repeated violations of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involve Side by Side's operation of earth station E950401 without Commission authority and its failure to file a timely renewal application for the station. II. background 2. Section 301 of the Act and Section 25.102(a) of the Rules prohibit the use or operation of any apparatus for the transmission of energy or
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  • station E970116, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of five thousand two hundred dollars ($5,200) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to file a timely renewal application for its earth station in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act") and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). II. background 2. On September 19, 2006, ABS-CBN was granted a license modification for its earth station, call sign E970116, which provided authorization for an 11-meter C-band antenna and 7.6-meter Ku-band antenna. Under the terms of the license, ABS-CBN's authorization for the subject earth station expired on April 23, 2007. On November 1, 2007, ABS-CBN
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  • station E950401, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of five thousand two hundred dollars ($5,200) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to file a timely renewal application for its earth station in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act") and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). II. background 2. On August 25, 1995, Side by Side was granted a license to operate the fixed-satellite Ku Band earth station under call sign E950401. Under the terms of its license, Side by Side's authorization for its Ku Band earth station expired on August 25, 2005. On October 15, 2007, Side by Side contacted
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  • E872070, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of five thousand, two hundred dollars ($5,200) for operating its earth station without Commission authority and for failing to file a timely renewal application. Saga acted in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, ("Act") and Sections 25.102(a) and 25.121(e) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). II. background 2. Saga's license for its Ku-band fixed satellite service earth station, call sign E872070, expired on August 28, 2007. On May 14, 2008, Saga became aware that its license for the earth station had expired. On May 28, 2008, Saga filed a request for special temporary authority ("STA") to operate the earth station
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  • amount of twelve thousand eight hundred dollars ($12,800) for operating its station without Commission authority, in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act") and Section 25.102 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"), and for failing to file a timely renewal application for its earth station in apparent willful violation of Section 25.121(e) of the Rules. II. background 2. On October 3, 1997, Discovery was granted a license to operate a fixed satellite earth station under call sign E970321. Under the terms of its license, Discovery's authorization for its earth station expired on October 3, 2007. Thereafter, on February 25, 2008, Discovery became aware that it had failed to file a renewal application
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  • twenty-four thousand eight hundred dollars ($24,800) for operating both earth stations without Commission authorization in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act") and Section 25.102(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"), and for failing to file timely renewal applications for both earth stations in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 25.121(e) of the Rules. II. background 2. On August 3, 1997, the Commission renewed Lockheed Martin's license to operate earth station call sign E920702 for a ten year period. Under the terms of the license, Lockheed Martin was authorized to communicate with all U.S.-licensed satellites operating in the Ku-band (14.0-14.5 GHz and 11.7-12.2 GHz). Lockheed Martin's authorization for station E920702 expired
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  • 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand two hundred dollars ($5,200) against Saga Radio Networks, LLC ("Saga") for the willful and repeated violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934 ("Act"), as amended and Section 25.102(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"), and for the willful violation of Section 25.121(e) of the Rules. The noted violations involve Saga's operation of its earth station without Commission authority, and its failure to file a timely renewal application. II. BACKGROUND 2. On August 28, 2007, Saga was granted a license to operate a Ku-band fixed satellite earth station under call sign E872070. Under the terms of its license, Saga's authorization for its earth
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  • Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") of the Federal Communications Commission and Shared Data Networks, LLC ("Shared Data"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against Shared Data for possible violations of sections 301 and 310(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), and sections 25.102, 25.119, and 25.121(e) of the Commission's rules, regarding the transfer of control of various satellite earth station licenses held by Shared Data, the renewal of a license to operate an earth station for a fixed satellite service, and the operation of an earth station for a fixed satellite service. 2. The Bureau and Shared Data have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree
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  • of the authorization on the date that the fee payment is due. Also, in instances in which an earth station's license limits its operational authority to a particular satellite system that is not yet operational, the regulatory fee payment for the earth station will not be due until the first satellite of the related system becomes operational pursuant to section 25.121(d) of our rules. Earth Stations Who Must Pay: VSAT and Equivalent C-Band Antennas: Earth station systems comprising very small aperture terminals making up authorized networks operating in the 12 and 14 GHz bands that provide a variety of communications services to other stations in the network. Each system, authorized pursuant to blanket licensing procedures in Part 25 of the Rules,