2007 Media Bureau
News_Release
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DOC-278932FCC ADOPTS REVISION TO NEWSPAPER/BROADCAST CROSS-OWNERSHIP RULE. Amended the 32-year-old absolute ban on newspaper/broadcast cross-ownership by crafting an approach12/18/2007 DOC-278932A1.doc  DOC-278932A3.doc  DOC-278932A4.doc  DOC-278932A5.doc  DOC-278932A6.doc  DOC-278932A1.pdf  DOC-278932A2.pdf  DOC-278932A3.pdf  DOC-278932A4.pdf  DOC-278932A5.pdf  DOC-278932A6.pdf  DOC-278932A1.txt  DOC-278932A2.txt  DOC-278932A3.txt  DOC-278932A4.txt  DOC-278932A5.txt  DOC-278932A6.txt   
DOC-279035FCC ADOPTS RULES TO PROMOTE DIVERSIFICATION OF BROADCAST OWNERSHIP. Adopted Report and Order which will expand opportunities for participation in the broadcasting indus12/18/2007 DOC-279035A1.doc  DOC-279035A2.doc  DOC-279035A3.doc  DOC-279035A4.doc  DOC-279035A5.doc  DOC-279035A6.doc  DOC-279035A1.pdf  DOC-279035A2.pdf  DOC-279035A3.pdf  DOC-279035A4.pdf  DOC-279035A5.pdf  DOC-279035A6.pdf  DOC-279035A1.txt  DOC-279035A2.txt  DOC-279035A3.txt  DOC-279035A4.txt  DOC-279035A5.txt  DOC-279035A6.txt   
DOC-279038FCC ADOPTS RULES TO PROMOTE VIDEO PROGRAMMING DIVERSITY BY ENSURING NEW VIDEO PROGRAMMERS CAN ENTER AND COMPETE IN VIDEO MARKET. Order will increase diversity in programming and choices for consumers12/18/2007 DOC-279038A1.doc  DOC-279038A2.doc  DOC-279038A3.doc  DOC-279038A4.doc  DOC-279038A5.doc  DOC-279038A6.doc  DOC-279038A1.pdf  DOC-279038A2.pdf  DOC-279038A3.pdf  DOC-279038A4.pdf  DOC-279038A5.pdf  DOC-279038A6.pdf  DOC-279038A1.txt  DOC-279038A2.txt  DOC-279038A3.txt  DOC-279038A4.txt  DOC-279038A5.txt  DOC-279038A6.txt   
DOC-279043FCC ADOPTS LOCALISM PROPOSALS TO ENSURE PROGRAMMING IS RESPONSIVE TO NEEDS OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES. The Federal Communications Commission took measures to help ensure that broadcast stations offer pro12/18/2007 DOC-279043A1.doc  DOC-279043A2.doc  DOC-279043A3.doc  DOC-279043A4.doc  DOC-279043A5.doc  DOC-279043A6.doc  DOC-279043A1.pdf  DOC-279043A2.pdf  DOC-279043A3.pdf  DOC-279043A4.pdf  DOC-279043A5.pdf  DOC-279043A6.pdf  DOC-279043A1.txt  DOC-279043A2.txt  DOC-279043A3.txt  DOC-279043A4.txt  DOC-279043A5.txt  DOC-279043A6.txt   
DOC-278619FCC GRANTS APPLICATIONS FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF TRIBUNE COMPANY.11/30/2007 DOC-278619A1.doc  DOC-278619A1.pdf  DOC-278619A1.txt   
DOC-278449FCC ADOPTS RULES TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH OF THE LOW POWER FM RADIO SERVICE. .11/27/2007 DOC-278449A1.doc  DOC-278449A2.doc  DOC-278449A3.doc  DOC-278449A4.doc  DOC-278449A5.doc  DOC-278449A6.doc  DOC-278449A1.pdf  DOC-278449A2.pdf  DOC-278449A3.pdf  DOC-278449A4.pdf  DOC-278449A5.pdf  DOC-278449A6.pdf  DOC-278449A1.txt  DOC-278449A2.txt  DOC-278449A3.txt  DOC-278449A4.txt  DOC-278449A5.txt  DOC-278449A6.txt   
DOC-278450FCC REQUIRES TELEVISION BROADCASTERS TO PROVIDE MORE LOCAL PROGRAMMING INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC. .11/27/2007 DOC-278450A1.doc  DOC-278450A2.doc  DOC-278450A3.doc  DOC-278450A4.doc  DOC-278450A5.doc  DOC-278450A6.doc  DOC-278450A1.pdf  DOC-278450A2.pdf  DOC-278450A3.pdf  DOC-278450A4.pdf  DOC-278450A5.pdf  DOC-278450A6.pdf  DOC-278450A1.txt  DOC-278450A2.txt  DOC-278450A3.txt  DOC-278450A4.txt  DOC-278450A5.txt  DOC-278450A6.txt   
DOC-278453FCC ADOPTS RULES TO PROMOTE VIDEO PROGRAMMING DIVERSITY. The Commission adopted a Report and Order which allows consumers to receive a broader and more diver11/27/2007 DOC-278453A1.doc  DOC-278453A2.doc  DOC-278453A3.doc  DOC-278453A4.doc  DOC-278453A5.doc  DOC-278453A6.doc  DOC-278453A1.pdf  DOC-278453A2.pdf  DOC-278453A3.pdf  DOC-278453A4.pdf  DOC-278453A5.pdf  DOC-278453A6.pdf  DOC-278453A1.txt  DOC-278453A2.txt  DOC-278453A3.txt  DOC-278453A4.txt  DOC-278453A5.txt  DOC-278453A6.txt   
DOC-278454FCC ADOPTS 13TH ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS ON VIDEO COMPETITION AND NOTICE OF INQUIRY FOR THE 14TH ANNUAL REPORT. The Commission adopted its 13th Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the11/27/2007 DOC-278454A1.doc  DOC-278454A2.doc  DOC-278454A3.doc  DOC-278454A4.doc  DOC-278454A5.doc  DOC-278454A6.doc  DOC-278454A7.doc  DOC-278454A1.pdf  DOC-278454A2.pdf  DOC-278454A3.pdf  DOC-278454A4.pdf  DOC-278454A5.pdf  DOC-278454A6.pdf  DOC-278454A7.pdf  DOC-278454A1.txt  DOC-278454A2.txt  DOC-278454A3.txt  DOC-278454A4.txt  DOC-278454A5.txt  DOC-278454A6.txt  DOC-278454A7.txt   
DOC-278361MEDIA BUREAU ANNOUNCES AGENDA AND WITNESSES FOR PUBLIC FORUM ON WWOR-TV LICENSE RENEWAL IN NEW JERSEY.11/23/2007 DOC-278361A1.doc  DOC-278361A1.pdf  DOC-278361A1.txt   
DOC-278029FCC ANNOUNCES AGENDA AND WITNESSES FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON MEDIA OWNERSHIP IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. .11/08/2007 DOC-278029A1.doc  DOC-278029A1.pdf  DOC-278029A1.txt   
DOC-278062FCC ANNOUNCES PUBLIC FORUM ON WWOR-TV LICENSE RENEWAL IN NEW JERSEY.11/08/2007 DOC-278062A1.doc  DOC-278062A1.pdf  DOC-278062A1.txt   
DOC-277867FCC ANNOUNCES PUBLIC HEARING ON MEDIA OWNERSHIP IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. The sixth and final public hearing on media ownership issues will be held in Seattle, Washington, Fr11/02/2007 DOC-277867A1.doc  DOC-277867A1.pdf  DOC-277867A1.txt   
DOC-277763FCC ADOPTS RULES TO INCREASE CHOICE AND COMPETITION AMONG VIDEO PROVIDERS FOR CONSUMERS RESIDING IN MULTIPLE DWELLING UNITS. The Commission adopted a Report and Order banning the use of exclusivity clauses for the provision o10/31/2007 DOC-277763A1.doc  DOC-277763A2.doc  DOC-277763A3.doc  DOC-277763A4.doc  DOC-277763A5.doc  DOC-277763A6.doc  DOC-277763A1.pdf  DOC-277763A2.pdf  DOC-277763A3.pdf  DOC-277763A4.pdf  DOC-277763A5.pdf  DOC-277763A6.pdf  DOC-277763A1.txt  DOC-277763A2.txt  DOC-277763A3.txt  DOC-277763A4.txt  DOC-277763A5.txt  DOC-277763A6.txt   
DOC-277772FCC ADOPTS RULES TO ENSURE REASONABLE FRANCHISING PROCESS FOR INCUMBENT VIDEO PROVIDERS. The Commission adopted a Second Report and Order that extends a number of the rules promulgated in t10/31/2007 DOC-277772A1.doc  DOC-277772A2.doc  DOC-277772A3.doc  DOC-277772A4.doc  DOC-277772A5.doc  DOC-277772A6.doc  DOC-277772A1.pdf  DOC-277772A2.pdf  DOC-277772A3.pdf  DOC-277772A4.pdf  DOC-277772A5.pdf  DOC-277772A6.pdf  DOC-277772A1.txt  DOC-277772A2.txt  DOC-277772A3.txt  DOC-277772A4.txt  DOC-277772A5.txt  DOC-277772A6.txt   
DOC-277449BROADCAST STATION TOTALS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2007.10/18/2007 DOC-277449A1.doc  DOC-277449A1.pdf  DOC-277449A1.txt   
DOC-276685FCC ANNOUNCES AGENDA FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON MEDIA OWNERSHIP IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. .09/17/2007 DOC-276685A1.doc  DOC-276685A1.pdf  DOC-276685A1.txt   
DOC-276575FCC ADOPTS RULES TO ENSURE COMPETITION IN VIDEO DISTRIBUTION MARKET. .09/11/2007 DOC-276575A1.doc  DOC-276575A2.doc  DOC-276575A3.doc  DOC-276575A4.doc  DOC-276575A5.doc  DOC-276575A6.doc  DOC-276575A1.pdf  DOC-276575A2.pdf  DOC-276575A3.pdf  DOC-276575A4.pdf  DOC-276575A5.pdf  DOC-276575A6.pdf  DOC-276575A1.txt  DOC-276575A2.txt  DOC-276575A3.txt  DOC-276575A4.txt  DOC-276575A5.txt  DOC-276575A6.txt   
DOC-276576FCC ADOPTS RULES TO ENSURE ALL CABLE CUSTOMERS RECEIVE LOCAL TV STATIONS AFTER THE DIGITAL TELEVISION TRANSITION. The Commission adopted rules to ensure all cable subscribers, including those with analog TV sets, c09/11/2007 DOC-276576A1.doc  DOC-276576A2.doc  DOC-276576A3.doc  DOC-276576A4.doc  DOC-276576A5.doc  DOC-276576A6.doc  DOC-276576A1.pdf  DOC-276576A2.pdf  DOC-276576A3.pdf  DOC-276576A4.pdf  DOC-276576A5.pdf  DOC-276576A6.pdf  DOC-276576A1.txt  DOC-276576A2.txt  DOC-276576A3.txt  DOC-276576A4.txt  DOC-276576A5.txt  DOC-276576A6.txt   
DOC-276412FCC ANNOUNCES DETAILS FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON MEDIA OWNERSHIP IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.09/04/2007 DOC-276412A1.doc  DOC-276412A1.pdf  DOC-276412A1.txt   
DOC-275789FCC ANNOUNCES FINAL ASSIGNMENT OF DIGITAL TELEVISION CHANNELS.08/06/2007 DOC-275789A1.doc  DOC-275789A1.pdf  DOC-275789A1.txt   
DOC-275624FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON PROPOSED DTV EDUCATION INITIATIVES TO FACILITATE TRANSITION TO DIGITAL.07/30/2007 DOC-275624A1.doc  DOC-275624A2.doc  DOC-275624A3.doc  DOC-275624A1.pdf  DOC-275624A2.pdf  DOC-275624A3.pdf  DOC-275624A1.txt  DOC-275624A2.txt  DOC-275624A3.txt   
DOC-275376FCC ANNOUNCES PUBLIC HEARING ON MEDIA OWNERSHIP IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.07/19/2007 DOC-275376A1.doc  DOC-275376A1.pdf  DOC-275376A1.txt   
DOC-274776MEDIA BUREAU ACTS ON REQUESTS FOR WAIVER OF RULES ON INTEGRATED SET-TOP BOXES.06/29/2007 DOC-274776A1.doc  DOC-274776A2.doc  DOC-274776A1.pdf  DOC-274776A2.pdf  DOC-274776A1.txt  DOC-274776A2.txt   
DOC-273965FCC ANNOUNCES DETAILS FOR LOCALISM HEARING IN PORTLAND, MAINE ON JUNE 28.06/12/2007 DOC-273965A1.doc  DOC-273965A1.pdf  DOC-273965A1.txt   
DOC-273793FCC ANNOUNCES LOCALISM HEARING IN PORTLAND, MAINE ON JUNE 28.06/08/2007 DOC-273793A1.doc  DOC-273793A1.pdf  DOC-273793A1.txt   
DOC-273439FCC BOOSTS COMPETITIVE TELEPHONE, VIDEO SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES IN MULTI-UNIT BUILDINGS. The Commission took action to ensure that consumers in multi-unit buildings enjoy the benefits of in05/31/2007 DOC-273439A1.doc  DOC-273439A2.doc  DOC-273439A3.doc  DOC-273439A4.doc  DOC-273439A5.doc  DOC-273439A1.pdf  DOC-273439A2.pdf  DOC-273439A3.pdf  DOC-273439A4.pdf  DOC-273439A5.pdf  DOC-273439A1.txt  DOC-273439A2.txt  DOC-273439A3.txt  DOC-273439A4.txt  DOC-273439A5.txt   
DOC-272874MEDIA BUREAU ACTS ON REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF RULES ON INTEGRATED SET-TOP BOXES.05/04/2007 DOC-272874A1.doc  DOC-272874A1.pdf  DOC-272874A1.txt   
DOC-272682REVISED - FCC ANNOUNCES AGENDA FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON MEDIA OWNERSHIP IN TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG FLORIDA. The FCC announced further details of its previously announced Tampa-St. Petersburg field hearing reg04/26/2007 DOC-272682A1.doc  DOC-272682A1.pdf  DOC-272682A1.txt   
DOC-272652FCC ADOPTS REPORT ON VIOLENT TELEVISION PROGRAMMING AND ITS IMPACT ON CHILDREN.04/25/2007 DOC-272652A1.doc  DOC-272652A1.pdf  DOC-272652A1.txt   
DOC-272654FCC SEEKS COMMENT TO ENSURE ALL CABLE CUSTOMERS RECEIVE PROGRAMMING AFTER THE DIGITAL TELEVISION TRANSITION. The FCC asked for comment on proposals to ensure all cable subscribers, including those with analog04/25/2007 DOC-272654A1.doc  DOC-272654A2.doc  DOC-272654A3.doc  DOC-272654A4.doc  DOC-272654A5.doc  DOC-272654A6.doc  DOC-272654A1.pdf  DOC-272654A2.pdf  DOC-272654A3.pdf  DOC-272654A4.pdf  DOC-272654A5.pdf  DOC-272654A6.pdf  DOC-272654A1.txt  DOC-272654A2.txt  DOC-272654A3.txt  DOC-272654A4.txt  DOC-272654A5.txt  DOC-272654A6.txt   
DOC-272655FCC INITIATES THIRD REVIEW OF DTV TRANSITION. Commission Takes Steps to Complete the Nation's Transition to Digital Television04/25/2007 DOC-272655A1.doc  DOC-272655A2.doc  DOC-272655A3.doc  DOC-272655A4.doc  DOC-272655A5.doc  DOC-272655A6.doc  DOC-272655A1.pdf  DOC-272655A2.pdf  DOC-272655A3.pdf  DOC-272655A4.pdf  DOC-272655A5.pdf  DOC-272655A6.pdf  DOC-272655A1.txt  DOC-272655A2.txt  DOC-272655A3.txt  DOC-272655A4.txt  DOC-272655A5.txt  DOC-272655A6.txt   
DOC-272656FCC REQUIRES RETAILERS TO FULLY INFORM CONSUMERS ABOUT ANALOG TV EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS AS TRANSITION TO DIGITAL APPROACHES. Consumer Alert Should be Visibly Posted if TV only has Analog Tuner; Transition Occurs February 17,04/25/2007 DOC-272656A1.doc  DOC-272656A2.doc  DOC-272656A3.doc  DOC-272656A4.doc  DOC-272656A5.doc  DOC-272656A6.doc  DOC-272656A1.pdf  DOC-272656A2.pdf  DOC-272656A3.pdf  DOC-272656A4.pdf  DOC-272656A5.pdf  DOC-272656A6.pdf  DOC-272656A1.txt  DOC-272656A2.txt  DOC-272656A3.txt  DOC-272656A4.txt  DOC-272656A5.txt  DOC-272656A6.txt   
DOC-272530FCC ANNOUNCES AGENDA FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON MEDIA OWNERSHIP IN TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA. The Commission announced further details of its previously announced Tampa-St. Petersburg field hear04/23/2007 DOC-272530A1.doc  DOC-272530A1.pdf  DOC-272530A1.txt   
DOC-272326FCC ANNOUNCES DETAILS FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON MEDIA OWNERSHIP IN TAMPA -ST. PETERSBURG FLORIDA.04/13/2007 DOC-272326A1.doc  DOC-272326A1.pdf  DOC-272326A1.txt   
DOC-271810FCC APPROVES TRANSFER OF UNIVISION COMMUNICATIONS, INC., AND ENTERS INTO $24 MILLION CONSENT DECREE WITH UNIVISION CONCERNING CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS.03/27/2007 DOC-271810A1.doc  DOC-271810A2.doc  DOC-271810A3.doc  DOC-271810A4.doc  DOC-271810A5.doc  DOC-271810A1.pdf  DOC-271810A2.pdf  DOC-271810A3.pdf  DOC-271810A4.pdf  DOC-271810A5.pdf  DOC-271810A1.txt  DOC-271810A2.txt  DOC-271810A3.txt  DOC-271810A4.txt  DOC-271810A5.txt   
DOC-271699FCC ADOPTS RULES FOR DIGITAL AUDIO BROADCASTING. .03/22/2007 DOC-271699A1.doc  DOC-271699A2.doc  DOC-271699A3.doc  DOC-271699A4.doc  DOC-271699A5.doc  DOC-271699A6.doc  DOC-271699A1.pdf  DOC-271699A2.pdf  DOC-271699A3.pdf  DOC-271699A4.pdf  DOC-271699A5.pdf  DOC-271699A6.pdf  DOC-271699A1.txt  DOC-271699A2.txt  DOC-271699A3.txt  DOC-271699A4.txt  DOC-271699A5.txt  DOC-271699A6.txt   
DOC-271703FCC EVALUATES 76 NONCOMMERCIAL EDUCATIONAL FM APPLICATION GROUPS. The Commission adopted a Memorandum Opinion and Order that will bring new or improved noncommercial03/22/2007 DOC-271703A1.doc  DOC-271703A2.doc  DOC-271703A3.doc  DOC-271703A4.doc  DOC-271703A1.pdf  DOC-271703A2.pdf  DOC-271703A3.pdf  DOC-271703A4.pdf  DOC-271703A1.txt  DOC-271703A2.txt  DOC-271703A3.txt  DOC-271703A4.txt   
DOC-271705FCC APPROVES CITADEL/DISNEY RADIO TRANSACTION. The Commission approved a transaction by which Citadel Broadcasting Corporation will acquire 24 majo03/22/2007 DOC-271705A1.doc  DOC-271705A2.doc  DOC-271705A3.doc  DOC-271705A4.doc  DOC-271705A1.pdf  DOC-271705A2.pdf  DOC-271705A3.pdf  DOC-271705A4.pdf  DOC-271705A1.txt  DOC-271705A2.txt  DOC-271705A3.txt  DOC-271705A4.txt   
DOC-271706FCC INITIATES RULEMAKING TO EVALUATE ACCESS TO MULTIPLE DWELLING UNITS FOR VIDEO PROVIDERS. The Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on issues relating to the use03/22/2007 DOC-271706A1.doc  DOC-271706A2.doc  DOC-271706A3.doc  DOC-271706A4.doc  DOC-271706A5.doc  DOC-271706A6.doc  DOC-271706A1.pdf  DOC-271706A2.pdf  DOC-271706A3.pdf  DOC-271706A4.pdf  DOC-271706A5.pdf  DOC-271706A6.pdf  DOC-271706A1.txt  DOC-271706A2.txt  DOC-271706A3.txt  DOC-271706A4.txt  DOC-271706A5.txt  DOC-271706A6.txt   
DOC-271627TASK FORCE ON MEDIA AND CHILDHOOD OBESITY ANNOUNCES AGENDA FOR MARCH 21ST MEETING.03/19/2007 DOC-271627A1.doc  DOC-271627A1.pdf  DOC-271627A1.txt   
DOC-271518FCC ANNOUNCES PUBLIC HEARING ON MEDIA OWNERSHIP IN TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG, FL AREA.03/13/2007 DOC-271518A1.doc  DOC-271518A1.pdf  DOC-271518A1.txt   
DOC-270732FCC ANNOUNCES FURTHER DETAILS FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON MEDIA OWNERSHIP IN HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA. .02/21/2007 DOC-270732A1.doc  DOC-270732A1.pdf  DOC-270732A1.txt   
DOC-270612FCC ANNOUNCES DETAILS FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON MEDIA OWNERSHIP IN HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA. Details for Public Hearing on Media Ownership in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania02/16/2007 DOC-270612A1.doc  DOC-270612A1.pdf  DOC-270612A1.txt   
DOC-270408FCC ANNOUNCES PUBLIC MEETING ON MEDIA OWNERSHIP IN HARRISBURG.02/08/2007 DOC-270408A1.doc  DOC-270408A1.pdf  DOC-270408A1.txt   
DOC-269784BROADCAST STATION TOTALS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2006.01/26/2007 DOC-269784A1.doc  DOC-269784A1.pdf  DOC-269784A1.txt   
DOC-269446MEDIA BUREAU ACTS ON REQUESTS FOR WAIVER OF RULES ON INTEGRATED SET-TOP BOXES AND CLARIFIES COMPLIANCE OF DOWNLOADABLE CONDITIONAL ACCESS SECURITY SOLUTION. .01/10/2007 DOC-269446A1.doc  DOC-269446A1.pdf  DOC-269446A1.txt