FCC Web Documents citing 25.137

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  • to the Commission's adoption of the two-degree spacing policy, satellites in the geostationary satellite orbit were usually spaced three or four degrees apart. By adopting rules that enabled satellite operators to place their space stations two degrees apart, the Commission was able to accommodate more geostationary satellites. 121 DISCO II Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 24161-24162. 122 47 C.F.R. � 25.137; DISCO II Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 24175. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION________FCC_01-107 17 51. In the New Skies Market Access Order, the Commission determined that the five New Skies satellites currently in operation do not meet several of the Part 25 technical requirements.123 While NSS-K operates only in the Ku-band, and meets all applicable technical requirements for that band, the rest
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  • C.F.R � 1.110. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Donald Abelson Chief, International Bureau 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, 12 FCC Rcd 24094 (1997) (DISCO II). Id. at 24174 (para. 186). Id. at 24174 (para. 188). 47 C.F.R. � 25.137. This regulation requires foreign satellites to provide the information required from U.S. space stations under 47 C.F.R. � 25.114. 47 C.F.R. � 25.137(b). BTNA seeks to modify Earth Station E980183 located in Washington, D.C.; CBS seeks to modify Earth Station KA327 located in Stamford, Connecticut. Both applicants had initially requested to add EUTELSAT I-F5 as a second point of communication
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  • 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 earth station
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  • 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 116.8� W.L. orbit locations, respectively,
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  • 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 116.8� W.L. orbit locations, respectively,
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  • 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 116.8� W.L. orbit locations, respectively,
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  • 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 116.8� W.L. orbit locations, respectively,
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  • the 4.5-meter antenna is authorized to communicate with Mabuhay, but Loral must coordinate its operations with terrestrial services before beginning transmissions, as required by the Commission's rules. VI. 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 Section 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 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, in the 3700-4200/5925-6425 MHz frequency bands, to, from, or within the United States, by accessing the Mabuhay satellite, located at the 146� E.L. orbit location, subject to the
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  • 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 each earth
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  • is in the public interest to allow common carriers with global international Section 214 authorizations to communicate with the Brasilsat A2 satellite at 63� W.L. 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 0.261 and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 0.261, 25.137(c), each earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication, IS GRANTED authority to provide Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) in the 3700-4200/5925-6425 MHz frequency bands, to, from, or within the United States, by accessing the Brasilsat A2 satellite at the 63� W.L. orbit location, subject to the conditions set forth
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  • earth station license as "points of communication." DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24174 (para. 188). All earth station applications must be accompanied by an exhibit containing the information required by Section 25.114 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.114, with respect to the proposed non-U.S. satellite. DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24175 (para. 189); 47 C.F.R. � 25.137(b). Section 25.137(b) refers to Section 25.114, which sets forth information requirements for U.S. space station operators. DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24175-76 (para. 191); 47 C.F.R. � 25.137(b). The "conventional" Ku-band is 11.7-12.2 GHz and 14.0-14.5 GHz. This band is allocated to the fixed-satellite service on a primary basis. See 47 C.F.R. � 2.106. The "extended" Ku-band is 11.45-11.7
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  • Thomas S. Tycz Chief, Satellite and Radiocommunication Division Amendment of the Commission's Regulatory Policies to Allow Non-U.S. Licensed Space Stations Provide Domestic and International Satellite Service in the United States, IB Docket No. 96-111, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 11 FCC Rcd 18178 (1996), Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 24094 (1997) ("DISCO II"). Id. at 24174 (para.188). 47 C.F.R. � 25.137. This regulation requires foreign satellites to provide the information required from U.S. space stations under 47 C.F.R. � 25.114. 47 C.F.R. � 25.137. The C-band refers to the 3700-4200 MHz/5925-6425 MHz frequencies. DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd. at 24158 (para.149). See Vision Accomplished, Inc., 11 FCC Rcd. 3716 (1995). For more information regarding the Commission's two-degree spacing policy, see Licensing
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  • Holdings, Inc. at 19-20. See also Consolidated Comments and Petition to Deny of Iridium LLC at 9-10; Consolidated Reply of Iridium LLC at 9-10. 2 GHz MSS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 16137-38 � 15. Petitions to Deny and Comments of Mobile Communications Holdings, Inc. at 17-19. DISCO II Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 24178 � 196. 47 C.F.R. � 25.137(c)(iii). TMI LOI at Attachment 3. See Letter of Chantal Beaumier, Director, Space and International Regulatory Activities, Industry Canada, to Thomas S. Tycz, Chief, Satellite and Radiocommunication Division, FCC (May 18, 2001) at 2. Id. DISCO II Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 24177 �� 195-196. See, e.g., 2 GHz MSS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 16169 � 86; SatCom/TMI Order, 14
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  • Satellite Service (``DBS'') and Digital Audio Radio Service (``DARS''). For non-covered DTH, DBS, and DARS services, the Commission stated that it would determine whether foreign entry furthered competition in the U.S. market by examining whether U.S. satellites have effective competitive opportunities in the market of the foreign satellite's licensing administration and in all route markets (the ``ECO-SAT test''). Thus, Section 25.137(a) of the Commission's rules requires foreign entities filing ``letters of intent'' seeking to provide non-covered WTO services in the U.S. market to submit with their applications: ...information demonstrating that U.S.-licensed satellite systems have effective competitive opportunities in which the non-U.S. licensed space station is licensed; and (2) all countries in which communications with [a] U.S. earth station will originate or
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  • On February 16, 2001, we placed both of EUTELSAT's petitions on public notice. See Report No. SAT-00064, released Feb. 16, 2001. See AB-1 Satellite at 12.5� W.L. Petition at 2. Id. at 2, 6. Id. Attached to its petition is a completed FCC Form 312, Attachment A (Technical Information), and Attachment B (Financial Information). See e.g., 47 C.F.R �� 25.114, 25.137, and 25.140. See AB-2 Satellite at 8� W.L. Petition at 2. Id. Id. Attached to its petition is a completed FCC Form 312, Attachment A (Technical Information), and Attachment B (Financial Information). See e.g., 47 C.F.R �� 25.114, 25.137, and 25.140. DISCO II Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 24107-56 (paras. 30-145). Id. at 24157-59 (paras. 146-50). Id. at 24159-69 (paras.
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  • 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 118.7� W.L. and 111.1� W.L. orbit locations, respectively, subject to the
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  • 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 station license
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  • 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 to be
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  • DISCO II Order requires that space station operators not licensed by the Commission meet the same legal, financial, and technical qualifications required of U.S.-licensed space station operators. Nothing in the record raises concerns about Telesat's legal qualifications to provide satellite services in the United States. Telesat has requested a waiver of the financial demonstration requirement in Sections 25.114(c)(13) and (17), 25.137(b) and 25.140 of the Commission's rules. Financial Qualifications In the DISCO II Order, the Commission exempted in-orbit, non-U.S. space station systems from financial qualification requirements, reasoning that "where the foreign satellite is already in-orbit, there is no concern about whether the prospective entrant is financially capable of building and launching its system." Although Anik F2 is not yet in orbit,
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  • FCC Rcd 3558, 3572-73 (1990)] WMJR AM1380 - Request for a waiver and refund of Fiscal Year 2000 regulatory fees & late payment penalty Granted (March 6, 2001) [See 47 CFR par. 1.1162(c)] WSNet Holdings, Inc. - Request for waiver and deferral of 999,999 individual fees for receive-only earth station license applications. Granted (March 28, 2002) [See 47 CFR par. 25.137] Zwerling Broadcasting System, Ltd. - Request for review of financial information submitted January 7, 2002. Dismissed (March 20, 2002) [See previous decision of the Managing Director December 12, 2001] NOTE: ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS REPORT SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE REVENUE AND RECEIVABLES OPERATIONS GROUP AT (202) 418-1995. Federal Communications Commission ________________________________________________________________________ _____________ ________________________________________________________________________ __________ DA- 01-2513 �0� �0� +D`�
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  • satellite separately, under the rules for each situation. Separate analyses are warranted because an individual consumer would likely be capable of using the DBAC service components separately or simultaneously. In the event that the Commission decides that an ECO-Sat analysis is required for the ``non-Internet subscription video component,'' DBAC requests a waiver of this requirement, which is contained in Section 25.137(a) of the Commission's rules. DBAC makes three arguments in support of a waiver. First, DBAC argues that its service will facilitate broadband deployment, ``particularly in rural and other unserved areas;'' second, DBAC contends that its service will enhance competition ``[i]n light of ever-increasing consolidation in the broadband and subscription video marketplaces;'' and finally, DBAC asserts that its intent to use
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  • satellite separately, under the rules for each situation. Separate analyses are warranted because an individual consumer would likely be capable of using the DBAC service components separately or simultaneously. In the event that the Commission decides that an ECO-Sat analysis is required for the ``non-Internet subscription video component,'' DBAC requests a waiver of this requirement, which is contained in Section 25.137(a) of the Commission's rules. DBAC makes three arguments in support of a waiver. First, DBAC argues that its service will facilitate broadband deployment, ``particularly in rural and other unserved areas;'' second, DBAC contends that its service will enhance competition ``[i]n light of ever-increasing consolidation in the broadband and subscription video marketplaces;'' and finally, DBAC asserts that its intent to use
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  • 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, IS GRANTED
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  • 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, IS GRANTED
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  • the United States, Report and Order, IB Docket No. 96-111, 12 FCC Rcd 24094 (1997) (``DISCO II'' or ``DISCO II Order''), on recon., 15 FCC Rcd. 7207, 7209-10 (paras. 4-5) (1999) (``DISCO II First Reconsideration Order'')(providing an alternative route for market access through a declaratory ruling procedure). Id. at 24174 (para. 186). Id. at 24174 (para. 188). 47 C.F.R. � 25.137. This regulation requires foreign satellites to provide the information required from U.S. space stations under 47 C.F.R. � 25.114. 47 C.F.R. � 25.137(b). The "conventional C-band" refers to frequencies in the 3700-4200 MHz (Earth-to-space) and 5925-6425 MHz (space-to-Earth) bands. See Public Notice, Rep. No. SES-00338 (rel. November 7, 2001). Letter from ING. Leonel Lopez Celaya, to Thomas Tycz, Chief, Satellite
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  • be constructed or launched because construction of the EchoStar 9/Telstar 13 satellite is complete, a launch reservation has been obtained, and Loral is authorized by Papua New Guinea to use the ITU C-band filing at the 121� W.L. orbital location. We will treat Loral's petition as a request for waiver of the financial demonstration requirement in Sections 25.114(c)(13) and (17), 25.137(b), and 25.140 of the Commission's rules. Commission rules may be waived if there is ``good cause'' to do so. Generally, the Commission may grant a waiver of its rules in a particular case if the relief requested would not undermine the policy objective of the rule in question and would otherwise serve the public interest. We conclude that there is
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  • 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 United States,
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  • International Bureau Mobile Communications Holdings, Inc. (Order and Authorization), DA 01-1637, 16 FCC Rcd 13794 (Int'l Bur. and OET 2001) (``MCHI License Order''). Constellation Communications Holdings, Inc. (Order and Authorization), DA 01-1633, 16 FCC Rcd 13724 (Int'l Bur. and OET 2001) (``Constellation License Order''). ICO Services Limited (Order), DA 01-1635, 16 FCC Rcd 13762 (Int'l Bur. and OET 2001). Section 25.137 of the Commission's rules permits a non-U.S. licensed space station to participate in a space station processing round by submitting a ``letter of intent.'' 47 C.F.R. � 25.137 (2001). The grant of a letter of intent in a space station processing round reserves spectrum for eventual use in the United States by licensed earth stations communicating with the non-U.S. licensed
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  • 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 30� 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 Fixed Satellite
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  • houses the Horizons I Ku-band payload has been constructed and has been successfully launched. In light of these considerations, we do not impose a milestone requirement. IV. ORDERING CLAUSES 22. 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. $5 303(r), 308,309, 310, and Sections 0.261 and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. $5 0.261, 25.137(c), each earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication, IS GRANTED authority to provide Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) in the 11.7-12.2 GHz and 14.0-14.5 GHz frequency bands, to, from, or within the United States, by accessing Horizons I at the 127" W.L. orbital location, subject to the conditions set
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  • additional technical information we requested, Commission Staff is authorized to request such additional information and if the additional information is either not supplied or is incorrect, the Commission may dismiss the application.' Regarding the missing information, we informed the Applicant that the application was incomplete because it did not include a DISCO II analysis to the extent required by section 25.137(a) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 0 25.137(a). The Bureau stated that if any application failed to include any of the required information, it would return the application without prejudice as being unacceptable for filing. See International Bureau To Streamline Satellite And Earth Station Processing, Report No. SPB-140, October 28, 1998. The Commission affirmed this policy last year in its
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  • Estrela do Sul 1 by January 2006. We will remove the satellite from the Permitted List if it is not successfully launched by this date. 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 0.261 and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 0.261, 25.137(c), the Petition for Declaratory Ruling filed by Loral Skynet do Brasil (File No. SAT-PDR-20021010-00196) is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part and each U.S.-licensed earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication, IS GRANTED authority to provide Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) in the 11.7-12.2 GHz and 14.0-14.5 GHz
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  • 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 and the
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  • S2622 SAT-PPL-20040402-00073E Effective Date: 06/15/2004 Grant of Authority Petition for Declaratory Ruling to be Added to the Permitted List Nature of Service:Fixed Satellite Service Conditions of Permitted List Action June 15, 2004 1. 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 0.261 and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 0.261, 25.137(c), the Petition for Declaratory Ruling filed by HISPAMAR SAT�LITES, SA. (File No. SAT-PPL-20040402-00073) to add the AMAZONAS-1 satellite (S2622) located at the 61� W.L. orbital location, which is licensed by Brazil, to the Commission's Permitted Space Station List is GRANTED. Accordingly, each U.S.-licensed earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point
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  • 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, 12 FCC Rcd 24094 (1997) (DISCO II or DISCO II Order). Id. Such a reexamination is outside the scope of this STA proceeding and need not be addressed here. See DISCO II Order and 47 C.F.R. �� 25.131, 25.137. DBAC Comments at 4-5. Although the agreement provides that DIRECTV must approve such use of the DIRECTV 3 satellite, its agreement may not be unreasonably withheld. In the absence of evidence that DIRECTV has unreasonably withheld approval of such service, this provision of the agreement does not raise concerns. Telesat Opposition at 3. Telesat indicates that the transponders in question
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  • and New Skies Satellites N.V. (``New Skies'') (collectively, ``Applicants'') filed an application pursuant to section 310(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, seeking consent to transfer control of non-common carrier fixed satellite service earth station licenses held by New Skies Networks, Inc. (``New Skies Networks'') from New Skies to Munaro (``Transfer Application''). The Applicants also filed, under section 25.137(g) of the Commission rules, an application notifying the Commission of Munaro's proposed acquisition of New Skies' foreign-licensed satellites that are authorized to provide service in the United States pursuant to the Commission's Permitted Space Station List (``Permitted List''). The Applicants request that the Commission modify the Permitted List to specify Munaro as the new owner and operator of the New
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  • Americom's request for waiver of Section 25.210(f) of the Commission's Rules was dismissed as moot. Intelsat North America LLC S2592 SAT-PPL-20040318-00038E Effective Date: 07/16/2004 Grant of Authority Petition for Declaratory Ruling to be Added to the Permitted List Nature of Service:Fixed Satellite Service On March 18, 2004, Intelsat North America LLC ("Intelsat North America") notified the Commission, pursuant to Section 25.137(g) of the Commission's rules, of a change in ownership of the Telstar 13 space station from Loral SpaceCom Corporation ("Loral") to Intelsat North America. The Telstar 13 space station was added to the Permitted Space Station List on August 8, 2003. See Order, 18 FCC Rcd 16374 (2003). The notification of the change of ownership was placed on Public Notice
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  • Hughes Corporation, Transferors, and The News Corporation Limited, Transferee, Supplemental Order, MB Docket No. 03-124, DA 04-961, 19 FCC Rcd 6309, 6311 � 4 (Int'l Bur., WTB, OET 2004). See 47 C.F.R. � 25.119(f). See 47 C.F.R. � 1.65. See 47 C.F.R. � 25.119(f). See First Space Station Reform Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 10880 �� 326-327; 47 C.F.R. � 25.137(g). PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 h� $ # U V W Y h h h F gd h�, h�, h� h� h� ��PNG r v ��"r�9 I'6� �d�Y�͆aX ���; Wh� �X,�aX���y�]\\.W`h���va6l! �v"]�V�at�������-``````�"m(c)x<��G�<���={-N��J%t�<== �"""x ҍ� � ��(c)���!��'' �R)&� �A�� "���\��v`` � 6� �� U
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  • inform the FCC in writing immediately of such an event. iv.) DIRECTV Enterprises, LLC shall provide the Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau, with 30 days notice (confirmed email considered sufficient) prior to commencement of use of Telesat Canada's earth stations to provide the Earth station segment of Telemetry, Tracking, and Command communications. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that, pursuant to Section 25.137 (c) of the Commission's rules, the application of DIRECTV Enterprises, LLC, File No. SES-LFS-20040112-00023, IS GRANTED, and DIRECTV Enterprises, LLC IS AUTHORIZED to use 1,000,000 receive-only Earth stations to receive transmissions in the 12.2-12.7 GHz frequency band from the DIRECTV 5 satellite at the 72.5� W.L. orbital location, which is authorized to Telesat Canada by Industry Canada, until September 30,
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  • satellites, to include all applicable items of information concernin the satellites listed in Section 25.1 14 of the rules.* In the First Space Station Reform Order, the Commission affirmed the policies embodied in this rule, and indicated it would require applications to be substantially complete when filed.4 In response to item 42a of the Main Form, 1 47 C.F.R. 5 25.137. 2 47 C.F.R. 8 25.1 14(c). Amendment of the Commission's Space Station Licensing Rules and Policies, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, IB Docket No. 02-34, I8 FCC Rcd 10760, 10852 (para. 244) (2003) (First Space Station Reform Order); International Bureau To Streamline Satellite And Earth Station Processing, Public Notice, Report No. SPB- 140, October 28,
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  • August 24, 2007; Launch: August 24, 2009. We will remove Star One C1 from the Permitted List if any of these milestones are not met. 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 0.261 and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 0.261, 25.137(c), the Petition for Declaratory Ruling filed by Star One S.A. (File No. SAT-PPL-20031230-00367) to Add the Star One C1 Satellite at 65� W.L. (S2611) to the Permitted Space Station List is GRANTED and each U.S.-licensed earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication, IS GRANTED authority to provide Fixed
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  • S2639 SAT-PPL-20040805-00157E Effective Date: 09/29/2004 Grant of Authority Petition for Declaratory Ruling to be Added to the Permitted List Nature of Service:Fixed Satellite Service Page 1 of 3 Granted Space Communication Corporation's application 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 0.261 and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 0.261, 25.137(c), the Petition for Declaratory Ruling (File No. SAT-PPL-20040805-00157) to Add the Superbird-C satellite (S2639) at 143.95� W.L. to the Permitted Space Station List. Accordingly each U.S.-licensed earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication, IS GRANTED authority to provide Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) in the 11.902-11.938 GHz (space-to-Earth), 11.9895-12.0165
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  • N.V. (``New Skies'' and together with NSBV, the ``Applicants'') filed an application pursuant to section 310(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, seeking consent to transfer control of non-common carrier fixed satellite service earth station licenses held by New Skies Networks, Inc. (``New Skies Networks'') from New Skies to NSBV (``Transfer Application''). The Applicants also filed, under section 25.137(g) of the Commission's rules, an application notifying the Commission of NSBV's proposed acquisition of New Skies' foreign-licensed satellites that are authorized to provide service in the United States pursuant to the Commission's Permitted Space Station List (``Permitted List''). The Applicants requested that the Commission modify the Permitted List to specify NSBV as the new owner and operator of the New
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  • N.V. (``New Skies'' and together with NSBV, the ``Applicants'') filed an application pursuant to section 310(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, seeking consent to transfer control of non-common carrier fixed satellite service earth station licenses held by New Skies Networks, Inc. (``New Skies Networks'') from New Skies to NSBV (``Transfer Application''). The Applicants also filed, under section 25.137(g) of the Commission's rules, an application notifying the Commission of NSBV's proposed acquisition of New Skies' foreign-licensed satellites that are authorized to provide service in the United States pursuant to the Commission's Permitted Space Station List (``Permitted List''). The Applicants requested that the Commission modify the Permitted List to specify NSBV as the new owner and operator of the New
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  • FCC Rcd 24094 (1997) (DISCO II). In DISCO II, the Commission adopted a rule requiring U.S. earth station applicants seeking to access a foreign satellite to attach, in certain situations, an exhibit to their applications demonstrating that U.S. satellite operators have effective competitive opportunities to provide analogous services in the foreign satellite's home market (the "ECO-Sat" test). 47 C.F.R. � 25.137(a). To this end, Loral attached an exhibit to its application stating that Tonga's satellite market is open to U.S. satellite operators. Because the Commission's rules do not require the applicant to provide specific documentation to affirm market access, this exhibit was sufficient for purposes of the Commission's information rules. Nevertheless, the staff requested additional information pursuant to 47 C.F.R. �
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  • 8bit Before the Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of ) ) Kitcomm Satellite Communications Ltd. ) File No. 85-SAT-LOI-98 ) Letter of Intent to Provide Mobile ) Satellite Services to the United States ) Using a Constellation of Satellites in ) Non-Geostationary Orbits ) ) Kitcomm Satellite Communications Ltd. ) File No. 123-SAT-MISC-98 ) Request for Waiver of Section 25.137(c) ) of the Commission's Rules. ) ORDER AND AUTHORIZATION Adopted: March 31, 2004 Released: March 31, 2004 By the Chief, International Bureau: I. Introduction In this Order, we dismiss the Letter of Intent (LOI) filed by Kitcomm Satellite Communications Ltd. (Kitcomm) to use an Australian-licensed satellite system to provide Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) to users in the United States. We
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  • 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 91� W.L. orbital location, the Nimiq 2 satellite located
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  • Radio Regulations Article 22, Section III, footnote 27, and Radio Regulations 22.6, 22.8, and 22.10. 47 C.F.R. � 25.280. See ICO Modification Application, Appendix A at 27-28. See ITU Radio Regulations, Article 22.5I, Table 22-4B. 47 C.F.R. � 25.143(b). Galaxy 9, Galaxy 11, Nimiq 1, and DirecTV-3. ICO Application at 41-42. See 47 C.F.R. � 25.158. See 47 C.F.R. � 25.137(b). Letter dated Jan. 6, 2005 from R.O. Phillips, Head of Satellite Unit, Office of Communications, to the FCC International Bureau. ICO Satellite Services G.P., DA 03-2077, 18 FCC Rcd 12339 (2003) (``First ICO Bandwidth Adjustment Order''); Celsat America, Inc., DA 03-2076, 18 FCC Rcd 12337 (2003); The Boeing Company, DA 03-2073, 18 FCC Rcd (2003); Iridium 2GHz LLC, DA 03-2075,
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  • Radio Regulations Article 22, Section III, footnote 27, and Radio Regulations 22.6, 22.8, and 22.10. 47 C.F.R. � 25.280. See ICO Modification Application, Appendix A at 27-28. See ITU Radio Regulations, Article 22.5I, Table 22-4B. 47 C.F.R. � 25.143(b). Galaxy 9, Galaxy 11, Nimiq 1, and DirecTV-3. ICO Application at 41-42. See 47 C.F.R. � 25.158. See 47 C.F.R. � 25.137(b). Letter dated Jan. 6, 2005 from R.O. Phillips, Head of Satellite Unit, Office of Communications, to the FCC International Bureau. ICO Satellite Services G.P., DA 03-2077, 18 FCC Rcd 12339 (2003) (``First ICO Bandwidth Adjustment Order''); Celsat America, Inc., DA 03-2076, 18 FCC Rcd 12337 (2003); The Boeing Company, DA 03-2073, 18 FCC Rcd (2003); Iridium 2GHz LLC, DA 03-2075,
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  • operating satellites. iii.) In the event that any harmful interference is caused as a result of EchoStar Satellite LLC's operations during the relocation of the EchoStar 5 satellite, EchoStar Satellite LLC, shall cease operations immediately upon notification of such interference and shall inform the Commission in writing immediately of such an event. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that, pursuant to Section 25.137 (c) of the Commission's rules, the application of EchoStar Satellite LLC, File No. SES-LFS-20050203-00133, IS GRANTED, and EchoStar Satellite LLC IS AUTHORIZED, until December 31, 2008, to use 1,000,000 receive-only Earth stations to receive transmissions in the 12.2-12.7 GHz frequency band from the EchoStar 5 satellite at the 129� W.L. orbital location, which is licensed to Ciel Satellite Communications, Inc.
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  • the Commission, through a letter to the Chief, Satellite Division, Federal Communications Commission, within five business days following the date on which the DIRECTV 1 satellite reaches the 72.5� W.L. orbital location. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that pending applications affecting the DIRECTV 1 satellite, File No. SAT-MOD-20030613-00120, File No. SAT-AMD-20041112-00208, are DISMISSED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to Section 25.137(d) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.137(d), the application of DIRECTV Enterprises, LLC, File No. SES-MFS-20050427-00499, IS GRANTED, and the authorization of DIRECTV Enterprises, LLC to use 1,000,000 receive-only Earth stations to receive transmissions in the 12.2-12.7 GHz frequency band from the 72.5� W.L. orbital location, Call Sign E040024, IS MODIFIED to specify DIRECTV 1 as the space station
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  • the Commission, through a letter to the Chief, Satellite Division, Federal Communications Commission, within five business days following the date on which the DIRECTV 1 satellite reaches the 72.5� W.L. orbital location. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that pending applications affecting the DIRECTV 1 satellite, File No. SAT-MOD-20030613-00120, File No. SAT-AMD-20041112-00208, are DISMISSED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to Section 25.137(d) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.137(d), the application of DIRECTV Enterprises, LLC, File No. SES-MFS-20050427-00499, IS GRANTED, and the authorization of DIRECTV Enterprises, LLC to use 1,000,000 receive-only Earth stations to receive transmissions in the 12.2-12.7 GHz frequency band from the 72.5� W.L. orbital location, Call Sign E040024, IS MODIFIED to specify DIRECTV 1 as the space station
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  • Taken, Public Notice, 2005 WL 974750, Report No. SES-00708 (April 27, 2005). 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, 12 FCC Rcd 24094 (1997) (``DISCO II Order''). Disco II at 24174, para. 186. Id. at 24174, para. 188. See 47 C.F.R. � 25.137. On June 22, 2004, the Commission granted Loral's request to provide Tracking, Telemetry, and Command (``TT&C'') for the Telstar 18 satellite via the same earth station that is the subject of this application. See Satellite Communications Information Re: Actions Taken, Public Notice, 2004 WL 1393918, Report No. SES-00616, (June 23, 2004) (granting File Nos. SES-MOD-20040115-00131, as amended by SES-AMD-20040510-00662). See
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  • See Section III.B.4.b. below (describing commercial EESS operations and sharing with other operators in the X-band). See Astrovision International, Inc., Authorization and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 22299, 22303-04 (paras. 8-10) (2000). Orbital Imaging Corporation, Authorization and Order, 14 FCC Rcd 2997, 3000-01 (paras. 7-10) (Int'l Bur.,1999). DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24161-63 (paras. 154-59). See also 47 C.F.R. � 25.137. See Space Imaging/EOSAT, LLC Application, File No. SES-LIC-19960703-00903 and Space Imaging L.P. Modification, File No. SES-MOD-19980217-00201. First Space Station Licensing Reform Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 10874-75 (paras. 308-309). See also Fifth Space Station Reform Order, 19 FCC Rcd at 12661 (para. 64) (clarifying that when U.S. earth station operators seek access to an in-orbit and operational non-U.S. licensed satellite,
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  • 18 FCC Rcd 16374 (2003)). The Commission subsequently approved a change in ownership of IA-13 from Loral SpaceCom Corporation to Intelsat North America on July 16, 2004, pursuant to DA 04-357 (rel. February 11, 2004) (Application for Review pending). Satellite Policy Branch Information, Public Notice, Report No. SAT-00227 (rel. July 16, 2004). Accordingly, on April 29, 2005, pursuant to section 25.137(g) of the Commission's rules, the Satellite Division sought comment on whether the transaction affected any of the considerations made when the original satellite operator was allowed to enter the U.S. market. See Public Notice, Report No. SAT-00288 (rel. April 29, 2005). No comments were received in response to the Public Notice. After review, the Satellite Division has determined that the
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  • Authority Petition for Declaratory Ruling to be Added to the Permitted List Telesat Canada Nature of Service:Fixed Satellite Service Page 1 of 3 On July 21, 2005, the Policy Branch granted with conditions, 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 0.261 and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 0.261, 25.137(c), the Petition for Declaratory Ruling filed by Telesat Canada (Telesat) (File No. SAT-PPL-20050504-00094) to add the hybrid C and Ku-band ANIK F1R satellite (Call Sign S2674) located at the 107.3� W.L. orbital location, which is licensed by Canada, to the Commission's Permitted Space Station List. Accordingly, each U.S.-licensed earth station with
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  • the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.112(a)(1), we dismiss this application as defective without prejudice to refiling for failure to submit an ECO-SAT analysis for Kazakhstan. Since the licensing administration of the satellite is not a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), an ECO-SAT analysis is required for all route markets that are not WTO members pursuant to Section 25.137(a)(1) and 25.137(a)(2) of the Commission's rules. Since Kazakhstan is not a WTO member, you must supply an ECO-SAT analysis with respect to Kazakhstan before we would consider authorizing service to that country via Telstar 18. Accordingly, pursuant to Section 25.112(a)(1) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.112(a)(1), and Section 0.261 of the Commission's rules on delegations of authority, 47
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  • defective. Further, to the extent you seek to add Kazakhstan as a Destination Point, your application does not include an ECO-SAT analysis for Kazakhstan. Since the licensing administration of the Telstar 18 satellite is not a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), an ECO-SAT analysis is required for all route markets that are not WTO members pursuant to Section 25.137(a)(1) and 25.137(a)(2) of the Commission's rules. Since Kazakhstan is not a WTO member, in any refiling you must supply an ECO-SAT analysis with respect to Kazakhstan before we could consider authorizing service to that country via Telstar 18. Accordingly, pursuant to Section 25.112(a)(1) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.112(a)(1), and Section 0.261 of the Commission's rules on delegations
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  • S.A. Nature of Service:Fixed Satellite Service Page 1 of 2 For more information concerning this Notice, contact the Satellite Division at 202-418-0719; TTY 202-418-2555. On September 9, the Engineering Branch granted with conditions 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 0.261 and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 0.261, 25.137(c), the Petition for Declaratory Ruling filed by Star One SA (File No. SAT-PPL-20050708-00144) to add the hybrid C and Ku-band Star One C2 satellite (Call Sign S2678) located at the 70.0� W.L. orbital location, which is licensed by Brazil, to the Commission's Permitted Space Station List. Accordingly, each U.S.-licensed earth station
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  • on delegations of authority, 47 C.F.R. � 0.261, we dismiss your application in part to the extent stated above without prejudice to refiling. We will continue to process the remaining portions of your application. Sincerely, Scott A. Kotler Chief, Systems Analysis Branch Satellite Division International Bureau 11.7-12.2 and 14.0-14.5 GHz. 10.95-11.2, 11.45-11.7, and 12.2-12.75 GHz. See 47 C.F.R. �� 25.114(a), 25.137(b). See Letters from Philip L. Malet and Carlos M. Nalda, Counsel for the Boeing Company, to Marlene H. Dortch, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission (September 1, 2004 , September 9, 2004, and April 26, 2005). 47 C.F.R. Section 25.112(a)(1). See also Echostar Satellite LLC, Order on Reconsideration, DA 04-4056 (released December 27, 2004). If Boeing refiles an application
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  • The Second Report and Order also requires that all requests for Commission authorization that entail submission of technical information pursuant to Section 25.114 that are pending at the time of the effective date of the rules be amended within 30 days of the effective date of the rules to include disclosure of the system's orbital debris mitigation plans. Under Section 25.137, this requirement is also applicable to pending requests to access a non-U.S. licensed space station, if access to that space station has not previously been the subject of a regular approval (i.e., listing on the space station permitted list, grant of a spectrum reservation pursuant to a letter of intent ruling, or authorization of the satellite as a point of
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  • Ku-band downlink capacity on ANIK F3 to provide DTH programming to U.S. remote terminals with 66-centimeter equivalent antennas, e.g., the home terminal. EchoStar also requests a waiver of Section 25.133(a) of the Commission's rules, which requires earth station licensees to complete construction and begin operations within 12 months of a license grant. In addition, EchoStar seeks a waiver of Section 25.137(d)(4) of the Commission's rules, which requires certain satellite licensees to post a performance bond within 30 days of a license grant. The application was placed on public notice on November 3, 2004. No comments were filed. On June 21, 2005, EchoStar filed an application requesting authority to operate two new nine-meter Ku-band antennas at its earth station facility located in
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  • of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, at 4-5. Applications, Exhibit F at 11, 12. Applications, Exhibit F at 11 - 14. Applications, Exhibit F at 13. 47 C.F.R. � 0.261. See 47 C.F.R. � 25.119(f). See 47 C.F.R. � 1.65. See 47 C.F.R. � 25.119(f). See 47 C.F.R. � 25.137(g). 47 C.F.R. � 1.103. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 � h�| w � - - gd�H gd�| ��PNG r v ��"r�9 I'6� �d�Y�͆aX ���; Wh� �X,�aX���y�]\\.W`h���va6l! �v"]�V�at�������-``````�"m(c)x<��G�<���={-N��J%t�<== �"""x ҍ� � ��(c)���!��'' �R)&� �A�� "���\��v`` � 6� �� �� �Year � �H �| �
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  • to communicate with Japan's JCSAT-1B satellite at the 150" E.L. orbit location and all satellites authorized to serve the United States (ALSAT). A review of the application revealed the following deficiencies: (1) Section 25.114(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 8 25.1 14(c), requires all space station applicants to submit all applicable items of information listed in its subsections. Section 25.137(b) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. Q 25.137(b), states that applications for earth stations seeking to access a non-U.S.- licensed satellite, such as the JCSAT-lB, must include the same information as required in Section 25.1 14(c) for the foreign space station.* ARTEL did not supply link budgets or a two-degree spacing interference analysis for JCSAT-1B as required by Sections 25.114(~)(17)
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  • C.F.R. � 1.1114(c)] Reading Broadcasting, Inc (WTVE-DT) - Request for waiver of FY 2004 regulatory fees. Granted (January 4, 2005) [See Implementation of Section 9 of the Communications Act, 10 FCC Rcd 5333, 5346 (1994), recon. Granted, 10 FCC rcd 12759 (1995)] Satellite Access Corporation - Request for waiver of application fees. Granted (October 22, 2004) [See 47 C.F.R. � 25.137] Sonia Broadcasting Company, LLC - Request for waiver of FY 2004 regulatory fees. Granted (January 12, 2005) [See Implementation of Section 9 of the Communications Act, 9 FCC Rcd 5333, 5346 (1994), on recon. Granted, 10 FCC Rcd 12759 (1995)] Swisscom North America, Inc - Request for waiver of the penalty for late payment the FY 2004 regulatory fees. Denied
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  • non-U.S. licensed satellites that have been added to the Commission's Permitted Space Station List (``Permitted List''). In addition, the Applicants seek approval for the transfer of control of three non-U.S. satellites operated by NSN's parent New Skies Satellites B.V. (``New Skies'') that the Commission has authorized to provide service to the United States via the Commission's Permitted List. Although section 25.137(g) of the Commission's rules does not require prior approval for proposed changes of ownership of satellites on the Permitted List, the Applicants ask that the Commission concurrently consider the change in ownership of the three Permitted List satellites with the transfer of control of the six associated earth stations. the parties The Transferor. New Skies Holdings is based in Bermuda
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  • of Authority Petition for Declaratory Ruling to be Added to the Permitted List SES Satellites (Gibraltar) Limited Nature of Service:Fixed Satellite Service On June 21, 2006, the Policy Branch granted with conditions 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, and Sections 0.261 and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 0.261, and 25.137(c), the petition for declaratory ruling filed by SES Satellites (Gibraltar) Ltd., SAT-PPL-20060330-00035, to add the C-band Satcom C-4 satellite located at the 104.95� W.L. orbital location, which is licensed by Gibraltar, to the Commission's Permitted Space Station List. Accordingly, each earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication
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  • Holding Company, Ltd. The IA-13 satellite is on the Commission's Permitted List. The pro forma transaction was consummated on July 3, 2006, and took place consistent to the Commission's authorization of the transfer of control of Intelsat Corporation (formerly PanAmSat Corporation) to Intelsat Holdings, Ltd. See Memorandum Opinion and Order, FCC 06-85 (rel. June 19, 2006)(Intelsat/PAS Order). Pursuant to section 25.137(g) of the Commission's rules, the Satellite Division seeks comment on whether the transaction affected any of the considerations made when the previous satellite operator was allowed to enter the U.S. market. See Public Notice, Report No. SAT-00288 (rel. April 29, 2005). S2475 SAT-PPL-20060726-00082E Effective Date: Petition for Declaratory Ruling to be Added to the Permitted List Horizons Satellite LLC Nature
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  • List Satelites Mexicanos S. A. de C. V. Nature of Service:Direct to Home Fixed Satellite, Fixed Satellite Service Page 1 of 3 On August 4, 2006, the Policy Branch granted with conditions 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, and Sections 0.261 and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 0.261, and 25.137(c), the Petition for Declaratory Ruling filed by Sat�lites Mexicanos, S.A. de C.V. (Satmex), SAT-PPL-20060329-00030, as amended by SAT-AMD-20060724-00080, to add its in-orbit C- and Ku-band Satellite, SATMEX 6, located at the 113� W.L. orbital location and which is licensed by Mexico, to the Commission's Permitted Space Station List. Accordingly, each
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  • same information requested under Section 25.114 of the Commission's rules that U.S. DBS applicants must file (including, without limitation, the technical characteristics of the satellite as specified in Sections 25.114(c) and 25.114(d)(1)-(5) and the analyses required under Section 25.114(d)(13)). Other requirements for requests to operate with non-U.S. licensed space stations, including the effective competitive opportunities analysis, are contained in Section 25.137 of the Commission's rules. For all requests to serve the U.S. market from foreign-licensed space stations, the Section 25.114(d)(13)(ii) analysis must take into account all U.S.-licensed Region 2 Plan assignments and all pending Region 2 Plan modifications that will be licensed by the United States. In the alternative, no technical showing is necessary under Section 25.114(d)(13)(ii) if the petitioner provides
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  • at n.4 (2002) (``Space Station Reform NPRM or Notice''). The previous financial qualification requirements (which included submission of financial statements) have been eliminated entirely by First Space Station Reform Order and therefore we cannot impose them on DBS licensees, or any satellite licensee. See supra n. 115. See 47 C.F.R. �� 25.165 (establishing the bond requirement for satellite licensees) and 25.137(d)(4) (making the bond requirement apply both to earth station applicants seeking access to foreign satellites and to non-U.S.-licensed satellite operators seeking access to the United States market). See also DBS Notice, FCC 06-120, para. 26. See 47 C.F.R. �� 25.701, 25.283. In 2005, the Commission adopted revised emergency alert system (``EAS'') rules that now extend to DBS. See Review of
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  • countries would promote competition. In this proceeding, Loral proposes to add six route markets to countries that are not WTO members: Bhutan, Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, Afghanistan, Vietnam, and French Polynesia. We must, therefore, conduct an ECO-Sat analysis of each of these countries with respect to Loral's request to add them as ``route'' markets, in accordance with Section 25.137(a) of the Commission's rules. Loral states that Bhutan maintains an ``open skies'' policy under which it has authorized a U.S.-licensed FSS space station operated by Intelsat to provide service to Bhutan. Specifically, the U.S.-licensed Intelsat 904 satellite located at the 60� E.L. orbital location provides service to Bhutan. Moreover, according to Loral, Bhutan has ``observer'' status at the WTO and
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  • may grant a waiver of its rules if the relief requested would not undermine the purpose of the rule in question and would otherwise serve the public interest. WAIT Radio v. FCC, 418 F.2d 1153, 1157 (D.C. Cir. 1969). First Space Station Licensing Reform Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 10810-12. See 47 C.F.R. � 25.116(b), (d). See 47 C.F.R. � 25.137(f) (modifications and amendments of spectrum reservation requests filed by non-U.S.-licensed satellite operators are treated like modifications and amendments of U.S. licensees). 47 C.F.R. � 25.158(b). In addition, non-U.S.-licensed satellite operators seeking to enter the U.S. market must show that (1) their satellite system is in orbit or operating, (2) they have been granted a license from another administration, or (3)
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  • Senior Regulatory Counsel, ICO Satellite Services G.P. (April 12, 2006). ICO Amended Application at 2. ICO Amended Application at 2. ICO Amended Application, Attachment B at 2. ICO Amended Application, Attachment B at 14. First Space Station Licensing Reform Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 10810-12. See 47 C.F.R. � 25.117(d)(2)(iii). See 47 C.F.R. � 25.116(b), (d). See 47 C.F.R. � 25.137(f) (modifications and amendments of spectrum reservation requests filed by non-U.S.-licensed satellite operators are treated like modifications and amendments of U.S. licensees). 47 C.F.R. � 25.158(b). In addition, non-U.S.-licensed satellite operators seeking to enter the U.S. market must show that (1) their satellite system is in orbit or operating, (2) they have been granted a license from another administration, or (3)
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  • find that allowing the Kapolei earth station to transmit to Telstar 18 in the extended C-band FSS band to provide service to previously authorized route markets will promote competition in the United States. We must, however, conduct an ECO-Sat analysis with respect to Loral's request to add Kazakhstan, a non-WTO member nation, as a ``route'' market, in accordance with Section 25.137(a) of the Commission's rules. Loral states that Kazakhstan maintains an ``open skies'' policy under which it has authorized U.S.-licensed FSS space stations to provide service to Kazakhstan. Specifically, Loral states that Kazakhstan has authorized space stations in the Intelsat fleet and Loral's Telstar 12 satellite to provide FSS to Kazakhstan. Moreover, according to Loral, Kazakhstan adopted new telecommunications legislation in
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  • 02/15/2006 Grant of Authority Petition for Declaratory Ruling to be Added to the Permitted List Space Communications Corporation Nature of Service:Fixed Satellite Service On February 15, 2006, the Policy Branch granted with conditions 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 0.261 and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 0.261, 25.137(c), the Petition for Declaratory Ruling filed by Space Communication Corporation (File No. SAT-PPL-20051101-00208) to add its in-orbit Superbird-B2 satellite at 162� E.L. to the Permitted Space Station List is GRANTED. Accordingly, each U.S.-licensed earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication IS GRANTED authority to provide Fixed Satellite Services
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  • (``Permitted List''). In addition, SES GLOBAL and NSN's parent New Skies Satellites B.V. (``New Skies'' and, together with SES GLOBAL and New Skies Holdings, ``Applicants'') seek approval for the transfer of control of three non-U.S. satellites operated by New Skies that the Commission has authorized to provide service to the United States pursuant to the Commission's Permitted List. Although section 25.137(g) of the Commission's rules does not require prior approval for proposed changes of ownership of satellites on the Permitted List, Applicants ask the Commission to consider the change in ownership of the three Permitted List satellites concurrently with the transfer of control of the six associated earth stations. SES GLOBAL, the Transferee, is a Luxembourg company headquartered in Betzdorf, Luxembourg.
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  • Nature of Service:Fixed Satellite Service On January 6, 2006, New Skies Satellites B.V. (New Skies) and SES GLOBAL S.A. (SES GLOBAL) (together, Applicants) filed an application seeking approval for the transfer of control of three non-U.S. satellites operated by New Skies that the Commission has authorized to provide service to the United States via the Commission's Permitted List. Although section 25.137(g) of the Commission's rules, (47 CFR Section 25.137(g)) does not require prior approval for proposed changes of ownership of satellites on the Permitted List, the Applicants requested that the Commission concurrently consider the change in ownership of the three Permitted List satellites at the time it considered the transfer of control of the six associated earth stations, held by New
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  • authorized to transfer control of EchoStar 4 to QuetzSat, S. de R.L. de C.V. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the applications for Special Temporary Authority to operate Telemetry, Tracking, and Command necessary to maintain the EchoStar 4 satellite at the 77� W.L. orbital location, File Nos. SAT-STA-20060126-00010, SAT-STA-20060303-00020, and SAT-STA-20060331-00037, ARE GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that, pursuant to Section 25.137 (c) of the Commission's rules, the application of EchoStar Satellite L.L.C. File No. SES-LFS-20050701-00852 (Call Sign E050196), as amended by File No. SES-AMD-20051118-01603, IS GRANTED, and EchoStar Satellite L.L.C. IS AUTHORIZED to use 1,000,000 receive-only Earth stations to receive transmissions in the 12.2-12.7 GHz frequency band from the EchoStar 4 satellite at the 77� W.L. orbital location, which is authorized
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  • Satellite Service See File No. SAT-M0D-20051014-00200. S2678 SAT-MOD-20051014-00200E Effective Date: 04/20/2006 Grant of Authority Modification Star One S.A. Nature of Service:Fixed Satellite Service On April 20, 2006, the Policy Branch granted with conditions 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 0.261 and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 0.261, 25.137(c), Star One S.A.'s (Star One) request, File No. SAT-MOD-20051014-00200, as amended by SAT-AMD-20051118-00223, for modification of its entry on the Commission's Permitted Space Station List (Permitted List) for the Star One C2 satellite (Call Sign S2678) at the 70� W.L. orbital. Specifically, we modify Star One C2's entry on the Permitted
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  • upon ground command, (2) Section 25.210(i), which states that "[s]pace station antennas in the Fixed-Satellite Service must be designed to provide a cross-polarization isolation such that the ratio of the on axis co-polar gain to the cross-polar gain of the antenna in the assigned frequency band shall be at least 30 dB within its primary coverage area," and (3) Section 25.137(d)(4), requiring the posting of a bond for all non-U.S. licensed satellite systems not currently in orbit. For the reasons set forth below, we grant Telesat's petition for declaratory ruling. We also grant its waiver requests where necessary, with conditions in some cases. III. DISCUSSION A. General Framework and Competition Considerations We evaluate Telesat's petition to place ANIK F3 on the
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  • at the 142o W.L. orbit location using certain L-Band and extended C-Band frequencies. In its application, Lockheed Martin also seeks to remove other L-Band and extended C-Band frequencies from its license. For the reasons stated below, pursuant to Section 25.112(a)(1) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �25.112(a)(1), we dismiss the application, as amended, as defective without prejudice to refiling. Section 25.137 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.137, requires applicants seeking to operate with a non-U.S. licensed satellite to provide the same technical information regarding the satellite as applicants seeking U.S. licenses must file with respect to their proposed satellites. U.S. space station applicants must file FCC Form 312, together with Schedule S and other information required by Section 25.114(d)
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  • 0.261 of the Commission's rules on delegations of authority, 47 C.F.R. �0.261, we dismiss the above-captioned applications without prejudice to refiling. Sincerely, Scott A. Kotler Chief, Systems Analysis Branch Satellite Division International Bureau cc: David S. Konczal Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP 2300 N Street, NW Washington, DC 20037-1128 1574.4-1576.6 MHz band. 3629.4-3631.6 and 6454.32-6456.52 MHz bands. See 47 C.F.R. �25.137. Telenor application, File No. SES-MFS-20060725-01253, table A12-3 (Navigation C-L and C-C link budgets), table A17-1 (Summary of the C-band feederlink transmission parameters) and Sections S13 (i), (j) and (k) of the schedule S. See File No. SES-MFS-20060615-01010 as amended by SES-AMD-20061213-02137. If Telenor refiles an application identical to the one dismissed, with the exception of supplying the corrected information, it
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  • approval-in-principal. With substantial progress in satellite construction and system implementation having occurred and based on the revisions to the associated ownership and business arrangements, this guarantee is no longer necessary. IV. CONCLUSION AND ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 303(r) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 303(r), and Sections 1.2 and 25.137 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2, 25.137, this Order IS ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the action taken in paragraph 23 of the TMI Order, as modified by the TMI Reinstatement Order, and the 2 GHz Returned Spectrum Order, IS FURTHER MODIFIED to read as follows: * * * TerreStar Networks, LLC, IS RESERVED radio-frequency spectrum to
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  • the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.117(c) requires applications for modification of earth station authorizations to be submitted on FCC Form 312, Main Form and include a Schedule B. (2) Telenor submitted information required in Schedule S but did not provide other information required by Section 25.114(d) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.114(d), for the Inmarsat-3F4 satellite. Section 25.137 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.137, requires applicants seeking to operate with a non-U.S. licensed satellite to provide the same technical information regarding the satellite as applicants seeking to operate U.S. licensed satellites. U.S. space station applicants must file FCC Form 312, together with Schedule S and other information required by Section 25.114(d) of the Commission's rules. Without
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  • Telenor indicates that the same Inmarsat satellite is located at 178.1o E.L. If Telenor plans to use the Santa Paula earth station to communicate with this satellite at the 178.1o E.L. orbit location using the Santa Paula earth station, it must file a modification application to do so. This modification request must also either include the information required under Sections 25.137 and Section 25.114 of the Commission's rules, or reference a pending application that provides this information; (2) In Attachment A, Technical Description, to the application, Telenor states that on-station TT&C signals between the Inmarsat-3F4 satellite and TT&C earth stations will be in the 3945-3955 MHz downlink band and the 6338 - 6342 MHz uplink band. Telenor also states that the
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  • pursuant to Section 25.112(c) of the Commission's rules, �25.112(c), we dismiss the modification application, and the associated amendment, as incomplete without prejudice to refiling. As noted in our May 22, 2008 letter, we recognize that the Commission previously authorized JCSAT-2 to provide service in the United States. This authority was granted, however, before the filing requirements currently contained in Section 25.137(b) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.137(b), became effective. Section 25.137(b) requires earth station licenses seeking to access a non-U.S.-licensed satellite to provide all information required in Section 25.114 for the non-U.S.-licensed space station. To ensure that the space station's operations are compatible with other satellite networks providing service in the United States and otherwise comply with Commission rules,
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  • file a Petition for Declaratory Ruling to add an Inmarsat satellite to the ISAT List prior to the filing of earth station applications to access the satellite, or it may wait until the Commission has approved an earth station application to access the satellite prior to filing a Petition for Declaratory Ruling to add the satellite. See 47 C.F.R. � 25.137. In the case of earth station operators with pending applications to communicate with an Inmarsat satellite in the L-band, we will add ISAT as a point of communication in connection with action on the application. (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications Commission DA 08-2323 Federal Communications Commission DA 08-2323 ' ( � � � � � � � �
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  • ALSAT as a point of communication. Because Speed Channel proposes operations in the 10.95-11.2 and 11.45-11.7 GHz bands, it must identify the specific satellite or satellites with which the proposed earth stations seek to communicate in these bands. Thus, this portion of the application is defective. In the event Speed Channel chooses to refile its application, we note that Section 25.137 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.137, requires receive-only stations operating in the 10.95-11.2 and 11.45-11.7 GHz bands that receive from non-U.S.-licensed satellites to file an application for an earth station license. Thus, to the extent Speed Channel chooses to operate with non-U.S.-licensed space stations, it must file an application for a station license rather than an application for
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  • 2 of 3 For more information concerning this Notice, contact the Satellite Division at 202-418-0719; TTY 202-418-2555. Nature of Service: Fixed Satellite Service On February 7, 2008, the Policy Branch granted with conditions 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 0.261 and 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 0.261, 25.137(c), the Petition for Declaratory Ruling filed by Star One SA to add the hybrid C and Ku-band Star One C5 satellite (Call Sign: S2742) located at the 68� W.L. orbital location, which is licensed by Brazil, to the Commission's Permitted Space Station List. Accordingly, each U.S.-licensed earth station with "ALSAT" designated
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  • TTY 202-418-2555. On November 27, 2007, Telesat Brasil Capacidade de Sat�lites Ltda. notified the Commission of the change in control of a satellite, Estrela do Sul 1, on the Permitted Space Station List. As described in its filing, indirect control of Telesat Brasil Capacidade de Sat�lites Ltda was transferred to Telesat Holdings, Inc. On November 30, 2007, pursuant to Section 25.137(g) of the Commission's rules, the Policy Branch requested comment on whether the transaction affects any of the considerations made when the satellite was allowed to enter the U.S. market. (Report No. SAT-00485). The Commission did not receive any comments. After review, the Satellite Division has determined that the transfer of control does not affect any of the considerations made when
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  • satellite operators within 6o orbital separation from its satellite and that the operations will not violate any existing coordination agreements. NHK lists the Japanese-licensed Superbird-B2 and JCSAT-1B satellites as intended points of communication for earth station Call Sign E080060. NHK does not, however, provide the required certifications from those satellite operators regarding the earth station's proposed non-compliant operations. Fourth, Section 25.137(b) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.137(b), states that applications for earth stations seeking to access non-U.S.-licensed satellites, such as Superbird-B2 and JCSAT-1B, must include the same technical information regarding the satellite as applicants for U.S. licensed satellites. NHK does not provide any technical information for either satellite in its applications. Superbird-B2's technical specifications were previously submitted to the
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  • that Harris provide the call sign of the satellite if it is a U.S. licensed satellite, or the call sign of the earth station where the authorization was granted is the satellite is a foreign space station. If these satellites have not been previously authorized to serve the United States in this frequency band, then Harris is reminded that Section 25.137 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.137, requires the completion of a Schedule S form for each satellite that falls into this category. Additionally, in response to Item E49 of Schedule B, Harris lists 44.10 dBW/4kHz as the maximum EIRP density per carrier for emission 5M00G7D of the transmit frequency band 14.0-14.5 GHz. Based on this information, we calculate
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  • that Harris provide the call sign of the satellite if it is a U.S. licensed satellite, or the call sign of the earth station where the authorization was granted is the satellite is a foreign space station. If these satellites have not been previously authorized to serve the United States in this frequency band, then Harris is reminded that Section 25.137 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 1 5M00G7D and 4M00G7D. 2 The uplink Extended-Ku band frequencies encompass 13.75-14.00 GHz. 3 If Harris refiles an application in which the deficiencies identified in this letter have been corrected but otherwise identical to the one dismissed, it need not pay an application fee. See47 C.F.R. �1.1109(d). 14070 Federal Communications Commission DA 09-2465 �25.137,
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  • Commission's Permitted Space Station List. For reasons discussed below, we dismiss the petition as defective, without prejudice to refiling. Section 25.112 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.112, requires the Commission to return, as unacceptable for filing, any space station application that is not substantially complete, contains internal inconsistencies, or does not substantially comply with the Commission's rules. Section 25.137(b) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.137(b), requires entities filing a Petition for Declaratory Ruling to serve the United States from a non-U.S. licensed space station to provide technical information for the space station in accordance with Part 25. HISPAMAR's petition does not provide certain information required by Section 25.114(d) of the Commission's rules, which renders the petition unacceptable
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  • One C5 from the Permitted List. Consequently, the outstanding balance on the bond for Star One C5, $3 million, is now due to the U.S. Treasury. 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 0.261 and 25.137(c) of the Federal Communication Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 0.261, 25.137(c), the Star One B1 space station (Call Sign S2784), is added to the Commission's Permitted Space Station List and each U.S.-licensed earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication, IS GRANTED authority to provide Fixed-Satellite Services (FSS) in the 3700-4200 MHz and 5925-6425 MHz frequency bands, to,
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  • does not meet one of its milestones and is not given an 4Amendment of the Commission's Space Station Licensing Rules and Policies, First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, IB Docket No. 02-34, 18 FCC Rcd 10760, 10805 �� 108-110 (2003) (Space Station Reform Order); 47 C.F.R. � 25.158 (providing queue procedures for GSO-like satellite systems). Section 25.137 of the Commission's rules provides that a "non-U.S.-licensed GSO-like satellite system seeking to serve the United States can have its request placed in a queue pursuant to Sec. 25.158." 47 C.F.R. � 25.137(c). 5See generallyStar One C5 Grant. 6Star One C5's petition indicated that the space station would "provide a wide array of Fixed-Satellite Service services using the C-band and
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  • satellite applications may be filed without addressing the rule. CONCLUSION Upon review of the Application and the record in the proceeding, we conclude that approval of this transaction is in the public interest. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Section 310(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 310(d), and Sections 25.119(d) and 25.137(g) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.119(d), 25.137(g), the applications listed in Appendix A are GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to Section 1.65 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 1.65, the Applicants are afforded 60 days from the date of release of this Order to make any necessary amendments to pending applications to reflect the transfer
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  • space station authorizations, that Section 25.159(d) of the Commission's rules does not constrain EchoStar's ability to acquire Hughes assets, including certain pending applications. II. BACKGROUND A. Description of the Applicants 1. The Transferor �BRH Holdings GP, Ltd. 2.Leon Black, Marc Rowan, and Joshua Harris are the sole stockholders and directors of BRH 147 U.S.C. � 310(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 25.119(d), 25.137(g). 2SeeHughes Communications, Inc., Transferor, and EchoStar Corporation, Transferee, Consolidated Application for Authority to Transfer Control, Narrative, IBFS File Nos. SAT-T/C-20110228-00041 and -00042, SES-T/C- 20110228-00221, -00222, -00223 and -00224, and Experimental License File Nos. 0001-EX-TC-2011, 0002-EX- TC-2011 and 0003-EX-TC-2011(filed Feb. 28, 2011), as corrected by Erratum (filed Mar. 2, 2011) ("Narrative"). Action on the experimental licenses will be taken by separate
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  • states that WTO Members may exercise their domestic spectrum/frequency management policies when considering foreign entry. Thus, in the DISCO II Order, the Commission stated that when grant of access would create interference with U.S.-licensed systems, it might impose technical constraints on the non-U.S.-licensed system's operations in the United States or, when conditions cannot remedy the interference, deny access. 16. Section 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules provides that non-U.S.-licensed GSO-like space stations seeking to serve the United States can file market access requests that will be processed under our first-come first-served queue pursuant to Section 25.158 of the Commission's rules. Under this framework, an application that has been placed on public notice as accepted for filing will be granted if the applicant
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  • Consequently, we treated the filing as an amendment to the 2008 Letter of Intent, rather than as a Letter of Intent for a new satellite. SeePolicy Branch Information, Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing, Public Notice, Report No. SAT-00659 (Jan. 15, 2010) ("January 15, 2010 Public Notice"). 5LOI at 6. 6LOI at 13-16. Hughes also sought a waiver of Section 25.137(d) of the Commission's rules, which limits non-U.S. space station operators to a total of five pending U.S. market access requests in a particular frequency band at any one time. At the time it filed the November 2009 market access request for SPACEWAY 6, Hughes had five other pending requests for U.S. market access, including the previous request for SPACEWAY 6
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  • 3650-4200 MHz (downlink) frequency bands. For the reasons stated below, we dismiss the application, as amended, without prejudice to refiling. Section 25.112 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.112, requires the Commission to return, as unacceptable for filing, any application that is not substantially complete, contains internal inconsistencies, or does not substantially comply with the Commission's rules. Further, Section 25.137(b) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.137(b), states that applications for earth stations seeking to access a non-U.S.-licensed space station, such as Express AM44, must include the information required by Section 25.114, 47 C.F.R. � 25.114. This includes a complete Schedule S for the non-U.S.-licensed space station. NewCom's application, as amended, has the following deficiencies, which renders the application
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  • 3650-4200 MHz (downlink) frequency bands.1 For the reasons stated below, we dismiss the application, as amended, without prejudice to refiling.2 Section 25.112 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.112, requires the Commission to return, as unacceptable for filing, any application that is not substantially complete, contains internal inconsistencies, or does not substantially comply with the Commission's rules. Further, Section 25.137(b) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �25.137(b), states that applications for earth stations seeking to access a non-U.S.-licensed space station, such as Express AM44, must include the information required by Section 25.114, 47 C.F.R. �25.114. This includes a complete Schedule S for the non-U.S.-licensed space station. NewCom's application, as amended, has the following deficiencies, which renders the application unacceptable and
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  • available at Section 25.151 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.151. The FCC will also continue to accept requests filed through previously established licensing and waiver procedures. For further information, contact Karl Kensinger, Satellite Division, International Bureau, at (202) 418-0773; or Ronald Repasi, Office of Engineering and Technology, (202) 418-2470. Attachment - FCC - 1See 47 CFR �� 25.131(j)(1), 25.137. See, e.g., IBFS File No. SES-MSC-20100415-00483. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 � � $ &� ��PNG r v ��"r�9 I'6� �d�Y�͆aX ���; Wh� �X,�aX���y�]\\.W`h���va6l! �v"]�V�at�������-``````�"m(c)x<��G�<���={-N��J%t�<== �"""x ҍ� � ��(c)���!��'' �R)&� �A�� "���\��v`` � 6� �� � & @ Z t � (c) �
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  • files is available at Section 25.151 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.151. The FCC will also continue to accept requests filed through previously established licensing and waiver procedures.2 For further information, contact Karl Kensinger, Satellite Division, International Bureau, at (202) 418-0773; or Ronald Repasi, Office of Engineering and Technology, (202) 418-2470. Attachment -FCC - 1See47 CFR �� 25.131(j)(1), 25.137. 2See, e.g., IBFS File No. SES-MSC-20100415-00483. 3867 3868 3869
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  • website at http://www.fcc.gov. People with Disabilities: To request this Public Notice in accessible formats (computer diskette, large print, audio recording, and Braille) send an email to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (tty). For further information, contact Lynne Montgomery, Satellite Division, International Bureau, at 202-418-2229. 47 U.S.C. � 310(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 25.119(d), 25.137(g). See Hughes Communications, Inc., Transferor, and EchoStar Corporation, Transferee, Consolidated Application for Authority to Transfer Control, Narrative, IBFS File Nos. SAT-T/C-20110228-00041 and -00042, SES-T/C-20110228-00221, -00222, -00223 and -00224, and Experimental License File Nos. 0001-EX-TC-2011, 0002-EX-TC-2011 and 0003-EX-TC-2011 (filed Feb. 28, 2011), as corrected by Erratum (filed Mar. 2, 2011) (``Hughes Narrative''). Id.. Hughes Narrative, Attachment 1, Ownership of Hughes Communications,
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  • Hughes Network Systems, LLC ("HNS") and HNS License Sub, LLC ("HNS Sub"), Commission licensees, to EchoStar.2 II. THE PARTIES A. The Transferor �BRH Holdings GP, Ltd. Leon Black, Marc Rowan, and Joshua Harris are the sole stockholders and directors of BRH Holdings GP, Ltd.3BRH Holdings Group, Ltd, a U.K. company, indirectly controls 147 U.S.C. � 310(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 25.119(d), 25.137(g). 2SeeHughes Communications, Inc., Transferor, and EchoStar Corporation, Transferee, Consolidated Application for Authority to Transfer Control, Narrative, IBFS File Nos. SAT-T/C-20110228-00041 and -00042, SES-T/C- 20110228-00221, -00222, -00223 and -00224, and Experimental License File Nos. 0001-EX-TC-2011, 0002-EX- TC-2011 and 0003-EX-TC-2011(filed Feb. 28, 2011), as corrected by Erratum (filed Mar. 2, 2011) ("Hughes Narrative"). 3Id.. 3938 Hughes Communications.4 Hughes Communications is a company
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  • Reply of Iridium Satellite LLC at 5-6. Because Iridium raised this argument for the first time in reply to Globalstar's opposition to its petition to deny, there was no opportunity for Globalstar to address it in the course of the regular pleading cycle, and there is no comment on point of record from Globalstar. See 47 C.F.R. �� 25.114(c)(14) and 25.137(b). See File No. SAT-AMD-20091221-00147. Globalstar's license from ANFR appears limited by its terms to authorization of radio-frequency use, and does not address other aspects of space operations. See Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies (1967), Article VI, requiring authorization and continuing supervision by
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  • regulations will provide for direct and effective regulation of debris mitigation measures by France. Accordingly, authorization to operate U.S. earth station with the second generation Globalstar system will be effective upon successful completion by Globalstar of the French authorization process, which will result in registration of currently on-orbit second-generation satellites and commitment to register 67See 47 C.F.R. �� 25.114(c)(14) and 25.137(b). 68See File No. SAT-AMD-20091221-00147. Globalstar's license from ANFR appears limited by its terms to authorization of radio-frequency use, and does not address other aspects of space operations. 69See Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies (1967), Article VI,requiring authorization and continuing supervision by the
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  • and Order, 24 FCC Rcd 9408 (Int'l Bur. 2009). International Bureau Lifts Freeze on Filing of 17/24 GHz BSS Applications, Report No. SPB-228, Public Notice, DA 08-1887 (rel. Aug. 11, 2008); International Bureau Reschedules Date that Freeze on Filing of 17/24 GHz BSS Applications is Lifted, Public Notice, DA 08-1900 (rel. Aug. 13, 2008). Spectrum Five Market Access Request. Section 25.137(c) of the Commission's rules provides that parties seeking to use non-U.S.-licensed GSO-like space stations to serve the United States can file applications that will be processed under our first-come, first-served framework, pursuant to Section 25.158 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. �� 25.137(c), 25.158. The DIRECTV RB-2 Order contains a detailed history of DIRECTV's application, Spectrum Five Market Access Request,
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  • 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 116.8� W.L. orbit locations, respectively, subject
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  • Form 312. Please note that If Exxon wishes to operate its subject INMARSAT B METs via the INMARSAT satellite system, it should check the box of "Using Non-U.S. licensed satellites" for the INMARSAT satellite system and box "yes" to item 42(a), Main form, FCC Form 312, and attach an exhibit providing the information regarding INMARSAT satellite specified in 47 C.F.R. 25.137. 2. The response to item 42(b), Main form, FCC Form 312 is "Inmarsat B", which is incorrect. Please provide the administration has licensed the proposed satellite in item B2, Schedule B, FCC Form 312. 3. The response to item 26, Main form, FCC Form 312 is "Transmit/Receive". Please provide the information regarding the receive portion in all applicable items in
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  • (g) are removed and reserved. In Appendix B of the First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Section 25.149 is renumbered Section 25.165. The language of this rule is not changed. Also, references to Section 25.149 in paragraphs 350, 351, and 352 of the First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and in Section 25.137(d)(4) in Appendix B, are replaced with references to Section 25.165. In Appendix B of the First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Section 25.156(d)(4) is corrected to read as follows: (4) Applications for feeder link authority or intersatellite link authority will be treated like an application separate from its associated service band. Each feeder link request or
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  • - 14500.0000 MHz 307KG7D 11700.0000 - 12200.0000 MHz 3M96G7D Points of Communication: TR 1.0M - ALSAT - (ALSAT) SES AMERICOM, INC. E910283 SES-MOD-20030806-01100E Date Effective: 10/24/2003 Class of Station: Temporary Fixed Earth Station Grant of Authority 05/17/1998 - 05/17/2008 Application for Modification Nature of Service:Domestic Fixed Satellite Service, International Fixed Satellite Service "Applicant did not provide material required by Section 25.137, of the Commission's Rules for communications with Gorizont 26 Russian satellite @ 14 degrees W.L., Express 3A Russian satellite @ 11 degrees W.L., and Telecom 2D French satellite @ 8 degrees W.L., for Non US-licensed satellites. SITE ID: 1 VARIOUS LOCATION: ANDREW 1 4.5 meters ANTENNA ID: ESA5-46 Page 3 of 18 66.90 dBW 5925.0000 - 6425.0000 MHz 1M54F9W 49.80
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  • for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. Sce 47 CFR 1.2002@) for the mcaning of "party to thc application" forth- puposcs. OYES BNO UNO ON0 42a. Does the applicant intend to use a non-U.S. licensed satellite to provide service in the United States? If yes, answer 42b and attach an exhibit providing the information specified in 47 C.F.R. 8 25.137. as appropriate. If no, proceed to question 43. be issued, what administration has coordinated or is in the process of coordinating the space station? 4%. What administration has licensed OK is in the process of licensing the space station? If no license will N/A FCC 312, Main Form - Page 3 February, 1998 I FCC Form 312 Exhibit A Response
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  • conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. See 47 CFR 1.2002@) for the meaning of "party to che applmtion' fork purposes. ON0 OYES WNO 42a. Does the applicant intend to use a non-U.S. licensed satellite to provide service in the United States? If yes. answer 42b and attach an exhibit providing the information specified in 47 C.F.R. f 25.137, as appropriate. If no, proceed to question 43. 4%. What administration has licensed or is in the Dmcess of licensing the mace station? If no license will LMA I be issued, what administration has coordinateh or is in the proce& of cbordinating the space station? wM FCC 312, Main Form - Pa e 3 February, pb98 43. Description. (Summarize the
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  • a plication is subject to a denial of ON' UYES ON0 47 CFR I .ZoOZ@) for the mcaning of "party to the application" for thw purposes. 42a. Does the applicant intend to use a non-U.S. licensed satellite to provide service in the United States? If Yes, answer 42b and attach an exhibit providing the information specified in 47 C.F.R. 8 25.137, as appropriate. If no, proceed to question 43. be issued, what administration has coordinated or is in the process of coordinating the space station? 4%. What administration has licensed or is in the process of licensing the space station? If no license will N/A FCC 31 2, Main Fo~ - Page 3 February, 1998 t I I I. FCC Form
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  • Inc. Petition for Declaratory Ruling To Serve the U.S. Market Using BSS Spectrum from the 105.5' W.L. ) ) Orbital Location 1 RECEIVED APR 2 5 zoo2 PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING SES AMERICOM, Inc. ("SES AMERICOM ") hereby submits this Petition for Declaratory Ruling (the "Petition") to the Federal Communications Commission (the "FCC" or "Commission"), pursuant to Sections 1.2 and 25.137 of the Commission's Rules,' requesting a declaratory ruling that it is in the public interest for SES AMERICOM to offer satellite capacity to third parties that will provide direct-to- home services to consumers in the United States and certain British Overseas Temtories in the Caribbean. SES AMERICOM will offer this capacity on a satellite licensed by the Government of Gibraltar
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  • conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. See 47 CFR 1.2002@) for the meaning of "party to che applmtion' fork purposes. ON0 OYES WNO 42a. Does the applicant intend to use a non-U.S. licensed satellite to provide service in the United States? If yes. answer 42b and attach an exhibit providing the information specified in 47 C.F.R. f 25.137, as appropriate. If no, proceed to question 43. 4%. What administration has licensed or is in the Dmcess of licensing the mace station? If no license will LMA I be issued, what administration has coordinateh or is in the proce& of cbordinating the space station? wM FCC 312, Main Form - Pa e 3 February, pb98 43. Description. (Summarize the
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  • for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. Sce 47 CFR 1.2002@) for the mcaning of "party to thc application" forth- puposcs. OYES BNO UNO ON0 42a. Does the applicant intend to use a non-U.S. licensed satellite to provide service in the United States? If yes, answer 42b and attach an exhibit providing the information specified in 47 C.F.R. 8 25.137. as appropriate. If no, proceed to question 43. be issued, what administration has coordinated or is in the process of coordinating the space station? 4%. What administration has licensed OK is in the process of licensing the space station? If no license will N/A FCC 312, Main Form - Page 3 February, 1998 I FCC Form 312 Exhibit A Response
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  • Inc. Petition for Declaratory Ruling To Serve the U.S. Market Using BSS Spectrum from the 105.5' W.L. ) ) Orbital Location 1 RECEIVED APR 2 5 zoo2 PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING SES AMERICOM, Inc. ("SES AMERICOM ") hereby submits this Petition for Declaratory Ruling (the "Petition") to the Federal Communications Commission (the "FCC" or "Commission"), pursuant to Sections 1.2 and 25.137 of the Commission's Rules,' requesting a declaratory ruling that it is in the public interest for SES AMERICOM to offer satellite capacity to third parties that will provide direct-to- home services to consumers in the United States and certain British Overseas Temtories in the Caribbean. SES AMERICOM will offer this capacity on a satellite licensed by the Government of Gibraltar
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  • satellite located at 121� W.L., from Loral SpaceCom Corporation, Debtor-in-Possession on March 17, 2004. Telstar 13 is licensed by Papua New Guinea and was added to the Commission's Permitted Space Station List on August 8, 2003. Order, 18 FCC Rcd 16374 (2003); File No. SAT-PDR-20020315-00025. Pursuant to the Intelsat-Loral Order, DA 04-357, para. 69 (rel. Feb. 11, 2004), and section 25.137(g) of the Commission's rules, the Satellite Division seeks comment on whether the transaction affects any of the considerations made when the original satellite operator was allowed to enter the U.S. market. INFORMATIVE S2614 SAT-PPL-20040120-00006 Space Communications Corporation This application was dismissed in error on March 17, 2004. The application has been reinstated and is under review by the Satellite Division.
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  • 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 116.8� W.L. orbit locations, respectively,
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  • Commission's rules, unless otherwise noted. 47 C.F.R. � 25.154. For more information concerning this Notice, contact the Satellite Division at 202-418-0719; TTY 202-418-2555. Space Communications Corporation S2639 SAT-PPL-20040805-00157E Petition for Declaratory Ruling to be Added to the Permitted List 08/05/2004 11:18:57:06000 Date Filed: Space Communications Corporation, a Japanese corporation, has filed a Petition for a Declaratory Ruling pursuant to Section 25.137 of the Commission's Rules and the DISCO II First Reconsideration Order to add its Superbird-C satellite, which is licensed by Japan, operating in the 14.0-14.5 GHz (uplink) and 11.7-12.2 GHz (downlink) frequency bands, at 143.95� E.L. to the Commission's Permitted Space Station List. [See Amendment of the Commission's Regulatory Policies to Allow Non-U.S. Licensed Space Stations to Provide Domestic and
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  • C.F.R � 25.133 (a), of the Commissions Rules, which requires Earth station licensees to complete construction and begin operations within 12 months of their license grant. EchoStar requests a waiver of this requirement, to the extent necessary, to allow for the deployment of the large number of Earth stations proposed in its application. Finally, EchoStar seeks a waiver of Section 25.137 (d) (4), 47 C.F.R. � 25.137 (d) (4) of the Commission's Rules, which requires certain satellite licensees to post a performance bond within 30 days of a license grant. SITE ID: 1 MULTIPLE LOCATION: Various 1 0.66 meters ANTENNA ID: Various Page 1 of 5 0.00 dBW See Exhibit _ 11700.0000 - 12200.0000 MHz 24M0G7W Points of Communication: 1 -
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  • the Permitted Space Station, Order, 18 FCC Rcd 16374 (2003)). The Commission subsequently approved a change in ownership of IA-13 from Loral SpaceCom Corporation to Intelsat North America on July 16, 2004, pursuant to DA 04-357 (rel. February 11, 2004) (Application for Review pending). Satellite Policy Branch Information, Public Notice, Report No. SAT-00227 (rel. July 16, 2004). Pursuant to section 25.137(g) of the Commission's rules, the Satellite Division seeks comment on whether the transaction affects any of the considerations made when the original satellite operator was allowed to enter the U.S. market. S2669 SAT-RPL-20050322-00070E Replacement Satellite Application (no new frequency) 03/22/2005 17:29:15:11000 Date Filed: DIRECTV Enterprises, LLC DIRECTV Enterprises, LLC has filed an application for authorization to launch and operate DIRECTV
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  • companies. Pursuant to this reorganization, four new entities are being inserted into the chain of ownership of New Skies Satellites B.V. (NSSBV), which holds Permitted List Space Stations NSS-5, NSS-7, and NSS-806. These new entities include the transferee in this notification, New Skies Satellites Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda company (NSS Holdings), which will be publicly traded. Accordingly, pursuant to section 25.137(g) of the Commission's rules, the Satellite Division seeks comment on whether the transaction affects any of the considerations made when the original satellite operator of stations NSS-5, NSS-7, and NSS-806 was allowed to enter the U.S. market. See New Skies Satellites, N.V., DA 01-513, Order, 16 FCC Rcd. 7482 (Int'l Bur., Sat. and Rad. Div., released March 29, 2001); New
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  • the 65� W.L. orbit location. Star One will provide Fixed-Satellite Service services from the Star One C1 satellite using the C-band and Ku-band frequencies throughout North, Central and South America, including much of the United States. Star One requests a waiver of certain milestones and a partial waiver of the requirement to post a $3 million bond pursuant to Sections 25.137, 25. 164 and 25.165 of the Commission's rules. In addition, Star One requests waivers of several technical rules: (1) Section 25.210(a)(3) of the rules requiring C-band transponders to have the capability of switching polarization sense upon ground command to permit flexibility in assignment of U.S. orbital positions and to mitigate potential interference between adjacent satellites transmitting analog TV signals; (2)
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  • earth stations AND � Conventional -C or -Ku bands NOTE: Conventional C Band: 3700-4200 and 5925-6425 MHz bands Conventional Ku Band: 11.7-12.2 and 14.0-14.5 GHz bands Common Issue #3: Complete Technical Information about a Foreign Satellite Reminder: Earth station applications seeking access a foreign satellite must include the same information required of space station applicants for a U.S. license (SeeSection 25.137(b)) �These applications (other than when using Permitted List Satellites in the Conventional �C or �Ku Bands) must include, or reference an FCC application having: �All the information specified in Section 25.114(d) such as �link budgets �two-degree spacing interference analysis �A Schedule S, as required by Section 25.114(a) Common Issue #4: Failure to provide required information Reminder: Applications must be complete
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  • licensed by Brazil to operate the Ku-band Estrela do Sul 1, an in-orbit satellite located at 63� W.L. The Commission added the Estrela do Sul 1 satellite to the Commission's Permitted Space Station List with conditions on December 23, 2003. In the Matter of Loral Skynet do Brasil, Order, DA 03-4095 (rel. Dec. 23, 2003) (granting SAT-PDR-20021010-001). Pursuant to section 25.137(g) of the Commission's rules, the Satellite Division seeks comment on whether the transaction affects any of the considerations made when the original satellite operator was allowed to enter the U.S. Market. SBS-6 SAT-STA-20051020-00205E Special Temporary Authority 10/20/2005 14:45:00:25300 Date Filed: PanAmSat Licensee Corp. PanAmSat Licensee Corp. has filed an application for special temporary authority to continue operating SBS-6 for a
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  • space station antennas in the Fixed-Satellite Service must be designed to provide a cross-polarization isolation such that the ratio of the on axis co-polar gain to the cross-polar gain of the antenna in the assigned frequency band shall be at least 30 dB within its primary coverage area. Finally, Telesat seeks a reduction or waiver of the requirement of section 25.137(d)(4) of the Commission's rules that non-U.S. licensed satellites that are not in orbit and operating must post a bond. Page 1 of 1
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  • (WildBlue's) modification application, SES-MFS-20060811-01347. (Call Sign: E050033). Accordingly, WildBlue is authorized to communicate with WILDBLUE-1, a satellite to be authorized by Canada at the 111.1� W.L. orbit location, with the earth stations authorized in its blanket earth station license. In granting this modification application, the Systems Analysis Branch inadvertently neglected to impose milestone conditions as required by Sections 25.164 and 25.137(d)(1) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 25.165, 25.137(d)(1), and to direct WildBlue to post a bond as required by Sections 25.165 and 25.137(d)(4) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 25.165, 25.137(d)(4). Accordingly, we hereby reissue WildBlue's license, Call Sign E050033, to include Condition 251 on its license. In addition, all terms, conditions, and technical specifications previously included in
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  • Corporation. The change in ownership is consistent with the Commission's approval of this pro forma transfer of control of various licenses filed by Intelsat (Bermuda), Ltd., which were granted by the Commission on September 29, 2006. See Policy Branch Information Actions Taken, Public Notice, Report No. SAT-00391 (rel. Sept. 29, 2006) (granting File Nos. SAT-T/C-20060919-00104 and SAT-T/C-20060922-00111). Pursuant to Section 25.137(g) of the Commission's rules, the Satellite Division seeks comment on whether the transaction affects any of the considerations made when the original satellite operator, Horizons Satellite LLC, was added to the Permitted List and allowed to enter the U.S. market. Page 1 of 1
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  • Points of Communication: 1 - ALSAT - (ALSAT) E060351 SES-MFS-20070306-00299E Class of Station: Fixed Earth Stations Modification Loral Skynet Network Services, Inc. Nature of Service:Fixed Satellite Service Modification filed to add extended Ku-band frequencies to communicate with Telstar 14 satellite/Estrela Do Sul as point of communication, and to add new emission designators. Applicant also filed a waiver pursuant to Sec. 25.137- Application requiremetns for earth stations operating with non-U.S. licensed space stations. 38 � 43 ' 42.00 " N LAT. SITE ID: 4.6 T14 1305 Industrial Park Road, Shenandoah, Mt. Jackson, VA 78 � 39 ' 28.00 " W LONG. LOCATION: Vertex 4.6 T14 4.6 meters ANTENNA ID: 4.6M KPC 0.00 dBW 640 kbps QPSK, FEC TPC .667 TDMA 11700.0000 -
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  • 1 satellite, located at the 63� W.L. orbital location, was added to the Commission's Permitted Space Station List on December 23, 2003. Loral Skynet do Brasil's Petition for Declaratory Ruling to add Estrela do Sul 1, a Ku-band Satellite, to the Permitted Space Station List, Order, DA 03-4095, (Int'l Bur. Sat Div. 2003) (granting File No. SAT-PDR-20021010-00196). Pursuant to Section 25.137(g) of the Commission's rules, the Satellite Division seeks comment on whether the transaction affects any of the considerations made when the original satellite operator was added to the Permitted List and allowed to enter the U.S. market. SAT-PPL-20071127-00164 E Petition for Declaratory Ruling to be Added to the Permitted List 11/27/2007 19:36:42:26300 Date Filed: Telesat Canada On November 27, 2007,
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  • control to Serafina was consummated effective February 4, 2008. Through this transaction, Serafina became the indirect 100 percent owner of Intelsat Corporation. Horizons states that it is the owner of Horizons I (call sign S2475), which is the Ku-band space station on the Galaxy 13 satellite. Horizons I operates at 127� W.L. and is licensed by Japan. Pursuant to Section 25.137(g) of the Commission's rules, the Satellite Division seeks comments on whether the transaction affects any of the consideration made when the original operator was added to the Permitted List and allowed to enter the U.S. market. Page 1 of 2 For more information concerning this Notice, contact the Satellite Division at 202-418-0719; TTY 202-418-2555. Page 2 of 2
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  • One S.A.'s annual satellite report for the year ending May 3 1,2008. Please call the undersigned if you have any questions regarding this submission. Sincerely, Counsel for Star Opie S.A. cc: FCC Columbia Operations Center Helen Domenici, Chief, International Bureau WASHINGTON NEW YORK 0 PHOENIX LOS ANGELES LONDON BRUSSELS ANNUAL REPORT OF STAR ONE S.A. Pursuant to 47 C.F.R. $0 25.137(d) and 25.210(1), Star One S.A. ("Star One") hereby files this annual satellite report. Except as otherwise indicated, the information in this report is current as of May 3 1,2008. Star One presently has three Brazilian-licensed space stations on the Commission's Permitted Space Station List that are authorized to provide service to the United States: On March 29,2006, the International Bureau
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  • SPACEWAY 4 space station for which a market access request was previously submitted by Hughes in 2008. See SAT-LOI-20080603-00118; SAT-AMD-20090608-00065 (Call Sign S2753). The November 10, 2009 LOI seeks to use the same orbital location and frequencies that were requested in 2008, with the exception that Hughes no longer seeks to use the 28.1-28.35 GHz frequency band (Earth-to-space). Pursuant to 25.137(e) of the Commission's rules, the November 10, 2009 application will be treated as an amendment to the previously filed market access request for the SPACEWAY 4 space station for purposes of processing under the Commission's first-come, first-served licensing queue. As a result, we will retain the same call sign (Call Sign S2753) for the SPACEWAY 4 space station. To avoid
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  • authorization to modify the peak equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) for the C-band payload by increasing the EIRP from 42.0 dBW to 42.1 dBW. S2818 SAT-PPL-20101103-00230 E Petition for Declaratory Ruling to be Added to the Permitted List 11/03/2010 17:15:03:51600 Date Filed: SES Satellites (Gibraltar) Limited SES Satellites (Gibraltar) Limited has filed a Petition for Declaratory Ruling, pursuant to Section 25.137 of the Commission's rules, to add the conventional C-band (3700-4200/5925-6425 MHz) and the conventional Ku-band (11.7-12.2/14.0-14.5 GHz) payloads on the NSS-703 satellite at the 47.05� W.L. orbital location to the Commission's Permitted Space Station List. SES states that NSS-703 will utilize radiofrequencies at 47.05� W.L. pursuant to an authorization from Gibraltar, an overseas territory of the United Kingdom. SES seeks
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  • the Commission's rules, unless otherwise noted. 47 C.F.R. � 25.154. For more information concerning this Notice, contact the Satellite Division at 202-418-0719; TTY 202-418-2555. S2828 SAT-PPL-20110620-00112 E Petition for Declaratory Ruling to be Added to the Permitted List 06/20/2011 16:23:00:16600 Date Filed: New Skies Satellites B.V. New Skies Satellites B.V. has filed a Petition for Declaratory Ruling, pursuant to Section 25.137 of the Commission's rules, seeking U.S. market access for its SES-4 space station at the 22� W.L. orbital position. New Skies states that SES-4 will operate at 22� W.L. pursuant to an authorization from the administration of the Netherlands and will replace the NSS-7 space station that currently operates at this orbital position. Specifically, New Skies requests: (1) the inclusion
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  • Intent 09/14/2011 18:12:18:59000 Date Filed: Star One S.A. Star One S.A. requests U.S. market access to provide fixed-satellite services via the Star One C3 space station, which will be located at the 75� W.L. orbital location, using the 13.75-14.0 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 10.95-11.2 GHz (Earth-to-space) frequency bands. Star One C3 is licensed by Brazil. Star One requests waivers of Sections 25.137, 25.164, and 25.165 of the Commission's rules in connection with its request. Page 1 of 1
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  • provide licensing mechanisms for future entry and further competition in these services. Advantages General Applications Filing Requirements: Part 25 provides clear procedures for filing applications, and predictable procedures for evaluating whether applications are complete. Section 25.120 also provides effective procedures for handling applications for special temporary authorization when delay would seriously prejudice the public interest. Earth Stations: Sections 25.130 through 25.137 include procedures that allow for a frequency coordination analysis to reduce interference and the verification of earth station antenna performance standards. These clear procedures minimize the cost associated with reducing interference. Part 25 also assures compliance with international agreements and treaties, as it ensures the timely construction and operation of earth stations. Space Stations: Sections 25.140 through 25.145 include conditions
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  • 1996). Prior to the Commission's adoption of the two-degree spacing policy, satellites in the geostationary satellite orbit were usually spaced three or four degrees apart. By adopting rules that enabled satellite operators to place their space stations two degrees apart, the Commission was able to accommodate more geostationary satellites. DISCO II Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 24161-24162. 47 C.F.R. � 25.137; DISCO II Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 24175. New Skies Market Access Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 13037-38 (paras. 75-76). New Skies Market Access Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 13037 (para. 76), citing Sections 25.210(a)(1) and (3) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 25.210(a)(1), (3). New Skies Market Access Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 13037 (para. 76), citing Section
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  • Officer, Telesat Canada (dated Oct. 28, 1996) (Industry Canada October 28 Letter) (attached to WTCI's reply). Industry Canada October 28 Letter at 2 (the Canadian and U.S. Administrations had not negotiated any modifications of the U.S. Administration's DBS/DTH satellite policy). Industry Canada October 28 Letter at 2. DISCO II Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 24112-13 (para. 40); 47 C.F.R. � 25.137(a). TelQuest Application at 21-22, citing Shell Offshore Services Company, Order and Authorization, 11 FCC Rcd 10119 (Int'l Bur. 1996); TelQuest Reply at 3 n.6, citing Cable & Wireless, Inc., Order, Authorization, and Certificate, 11 FCC Rcd 16486 (Int'l Bur. 1996); Telstra, Inc., Order and Authorization, 11 FCC Rcd 20428 (Int'l Bur. 1996); WTCI Reply at 4-5, citing MCI Telecommunications Corp.,
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  • an annex to GATS. See GATS Annex on Article II Exemptions. DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24107-56 (paras. 30-145). DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24157-59 (paras. 146-50). DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24159-69 (paras. 151-74). DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24169-72 (paras. 175-82). See DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24112-13 (para. 40); 47 C.F.R. � 25.137(a). The Commission decided to continue applying the ECO-Sat analysis to non-U.S. satellites licensed by non-WTO countries. DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24127 (para. 72). DISCO II Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 24097 (para. 4). DISCO II Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 24099 (para. 10). We list the parties filing pleadings and the abbreviation by which we refer to them
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  • (e.g., technical) requirements, and national security, law enforcement, foreign policy, and trade concerns. See, e.g., DISCO II First Reconsideration Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 7209-10 (paras. 4-5). DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24174 (para. 188). DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24173-74 (paras. 184-85, 188). DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24174 (para. 186). See generally 47 C.F.R. � 25.137. The Commission does not require the foreign space station operator to submit technical information if it has completed the coordination process with the United States, or to submit financial information if the satellite has been launched. See 47 C.F.R. � 25.137(b); DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24175-76 (para. 191). DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24176 (para. 192). The
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  • it may be difficult or impossible to obtain insurance for damages that may arise long after a spacecraft has reached its end-of-life. We seek comment on these issues. E. Scope of the Proposals Space stations licensed by Administrations other than the United States can provide service to earth stations located in the United States through the processes outlined in Section 25.137 of our rules. Under that rule, a party seeking approval for the provision of such service must submit information concerning the space station involved. Our proposed rules would require such parties to submit information regarding orbital debris mitigation plans for such space stations. We believe it is reasonable to examine debris mitigation plans for space stations serving the United States,
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  • our proposal for amendments of Letters of Intent. Discussion. Telesat supports the proposal to treat amendments to Letters of Intent in the same way as amendments filed by a U.S. applicant. We find that doing so will place non-U.S.-licensed satellite operators on an equal footing relative to U.S. satellite license applicants. We therefore adopt the proposal and will revise Section 25.137 accordingly. Telesat further argues that amendments of Letters of Intent should be consistent with and contingent upon modifications of the relevant ITU filing. Telesat also maintains that some ITU filings may not affect the service the satellite operator plans to offer in the United States. We agree. Just as U.S. license applicants are required to ensure that the information in
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  • our proposal for amendments of Letters of Intent. Discussion. Telesat supports the proposal to treat amendments to Letters of Intent in the same way as amendments filed by a U.S. applicant. We find that doing so will place non-U.S.-licensed satellite operators on an equal footing relative to U.S. satellite license applicants. We therefore adopt the proposal and will revise Section 25.137 accordingly. Telesat further argues that amendments of Letters of Intent should be consistent with and contingent upon modifications of the relevant ITU filing. Telesat also maintains that some ITU filings may not affect the service the satellite operator plans to offer in the United States. We agree. Just as U.S. license applicants are required to ensure that the information in
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  • licenses, provided that: (i) The earth station antenna meets the antenna performance standards set forth in Sections 25.209(a) and (b) of this Chapter, and (ii) The space station operator and earth station operator comply with all applicable rules set forth in this Chapter, and the conditions on the Permitted Space Station List applicable to that space station. 5. Amend � 25.137 by revising paragraph (f) to read as follows: � 25.137 Application requirements for earth stations operating with non-U.S. licensed space stations. * * * * * (f) A non-U.S.-licensed satellite operator that has been permitted to serve the United States pursuant to a Letter of Intent or Petition for Declaratory Ruling, may modify its U.S. operations under the procedures set
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  • are permitted to take "MFN exemptions," however, under certain circumstances specified in an annex to GATS. See GATS Annex on Article II Exemptions. Amendment of the Commission's Regulatory Policies to Allow Non-U.S. Licensed Satellites Providing Domestic and International Service in the United States, Report and Order, IB Docket No. 96-111, 12 FCC Rcd 24094 (1997) (DISCO II). 47 C.F.R. � 25.137. Space Station Reform NPRM, 17 FCC Rcd at 3890 (para. 127). Telesat Comments at 5. Telesat Comments at 5. Telesat Comments at 5. Telesat Comments at 5. DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24175 (paras. 189-90). The Commission made exceptions for financial qualification information in cases where the satellite is in orbit, and certain technical information when the coordination process
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  • are permitted to take "MFN exemptions," however, under certain circumstances specified in an annex to GATS. See GATS Annex on Article II Exemptions. Amendment of the Commission's Regulatory Policies to Allow Non-U.S. Licensed Satellites Providing Domestic and International Service in the United States, Report and Order, IB Docket No. 96-111, 12 FCC Rcd 24094 (1997) (DISCO II). 47 C.F.R. � 25.137. Space Station Reform NPRM, 17 FCC Rcd at 3890 (para. 127). Telesat Comments at 5. Telesat Comments at 5. Telesat Comments at 5. Telesat Comments at 5. DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24175 (paras. 189-90). The Commission made exceptions for financial qualification information in cases where the satellite is in orbit, and certain technical information when the coordination process
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  • respect to Australia. EchoStar claims de jure barriers exist due to statutory limits on U.S. investments for subscription television broadcasting licenses and programming expenditure requirements. EchoStar claims de facto barriers exist due to a content-sharing agreement between an Australian News Corp. affiliate and a major Australian subscription television company. Id. at 47-50. Applicants' Reply at 68 (citing 47 C.F.R. � 25.137(a); and DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24136). See also Letter from William M. Wiltshire, Harris, Wiltshire & Grannis, LLP to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC (Sept. 5, 2003) (``Applicants' Sept. 5, 2003 Ex Parte'') at 1-2. See SES AMERICOM, Inc. Applications for Modification of Fixed-Satellite Service Space Station Licenses and Columbia Communications Corp., 18 FCC Rcd 18598 (IB 2003)
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  • 11550 (Int'l Bur., 2001). Tempo Order, 1 FCC Rcd at 21 � 7. In this Order, the term "license" is used to refer both to licenses issued pursuant to Section 301 of the Communications Act, 47 USC � 301, and to a spectrum reservation adopted pursuant to the Commission's procedures for considering letter of intent filings. See 47 CFR � 25.137; Amendment of the Commission's Regulatory Policies to Allow Non-U.S. Licensed Satellites Providing Domestic and International Service in the United States, Report and Order, IB Docket No. 96-111, 12 FCC Rcd 24094, 24173-74 � 185 (1997) (DISCO II). One example of a countervailing factor is a case in which the licensee committed to build its own satellite system rather than hiring
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  • licensed by Administrations other than the United States pursuant to the commitments of the United States under the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Basic Telecommunications Services (WTO Telecom Agreement) and the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS). Such non-U.S.-licensed space stations can provide service to earth stations located in the United States through the provisions outlined in Section 25.137 of the Commission's rules. A party following this procedure must submit the same technical information concerning the space station involved as is required to be submitted by U.S. space station license applicants. The Orbital Debris Notice proposed to require submission of debris mitigation plans as part of such submissions of technical information. In addition, the Notice sought comment on whether
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  • MSS Report and Order). In this Order, we sometimes use the term "authorization" to refer to both MSS systems licensed by the Commission to serve the United States, as well as non-U.S.-licensed satellite systems for which the Commission reserved spectrum to serve the United States. Specifically, ICO is a United Kingdom-authorized system operator seeking access to the U.S. market. Section 25.137 of the Commission's rules permits a non-U.S. licensed space station to participate in a space station processing round by submitting a Letter of Intent (LOI). 47 C.F.R. � 25.137 (2002). The grant of an LOI in a space station processing round reserves spectrum for eventual use in the United States by earth stations to be licensed at a later date
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  • Tempo Order, 1 FCC Rcd at 21 �7. In this Order, the term "license" is used for the sake of brevity to refer both to licenses issued pursuant to Section 301 of the Communications Act, 47 USC Section 301, and to a spectrum reservation adopted pursuant to the Commission's procedures for considering letter of intent filings. See 47 CFR � 25.137; and 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, 12 FCC Rcd 24094, 24173 �185 (1997) (``DISCO II Order''). One example of a countervailing factor is a case in which the licensee committed to build its own satellite
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  • EESS licensees can warehouse orbit and spectrum resources, in the same manner as GSO licensees, and so should be subject to a bond requirement. 5. Other Clarification Requests SIA asserts that the First Report and Order is not clear on whether non-U.S.-licensed satellite operators may reduce the amounts of their bonds as they meet milestones. This is implicit in Section 25.137(d)(4), which cross-references the rule for U.S. licensees' bond requirements, including the right to reduce the bond amount as the licensee meets its milestones. We will revise our rules to make this explicit for non-U.S.-licensed satellite operators posting bonds. Intelsat argues that the surety should be a "bona-fide U.S.-licensed bond company." The Commission's rules require that licensees use a surety company
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  • EESS licensees can warehouse orbit and spectrum resources, in the same manner as GSO licensees, and so should be subject to a bond requirement. 5. Other Clarification Requests SIA asserts that the First Report and Order is not clear on whether non-U.S.-licensed satellite operators may reduce the amounts of their bonds as they meet milestones. This is implicit in Section 25.137(d)(4), which cross-references the rule for U.S. licensees' bond requirements, including the right to reduce the bond amount as the licensee meets its milestones. We will revise our rules to make this explicit for non-U.S.-licensed satellite operators posting bonds. Intelsat argues that the surety should be a "bona-fide U.S.-licensed bond company." The Commission's rules require that licensees use a surety company
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  • in each band, by reassigning the spectrum made available by Iridium's, Boeing's, and Celsat's license surrenders. As a result, ICO and TMI each have a total of 10 megahertz in each direction. IX. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 303(r) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 303(r), and Sections 1.2 and 25.137 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2, 25.137, this Order IS ADOPTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the action taken in paragraph 32 of the ICO Authorization Order, as modified by the First ICO Bandwidth Adjustment Order, and the ICO Modification Order, IS FURTHER MODIFIED to read as follows: * * * ICO Satellite Services G.P. IS RESERVED radio-frequency
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  • PanAmSat Licensee Corp. assigned one of its satellite licenses to sister subsidiary PanAmSat H-2 Licensee Corp. See PanAmSat Licensee Corp., File No. SAT-ASG-20050727- 00148, Grant of Authority, Public Notice, Report No. SAT-00318, DA No. 05-2435 (Int'l Bur. Sept. 9, 2005) at 1. 13 See Permitted Space Station List, available at www.fcc.gov/ib/sd/se/permitted.html (visited Dec. 2, 2005); see also 47 C.F.R. � 25.137 (application requirements for earth stations operating with non-U.S. licensed space stations). 14 Consolidated Application at 3. Federal Communications Commission FCC 06-85 5 band payload on a hybrid C- and Ku-band satellite operated at the 127� W.L. orbital location.15 The Applicants state that, following the consummation of the proposed merger, they will follow the Commission's procedures for changes of ownership of
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  • GATS (April 11, 1997), 36 I.L.M. 354 (1997) (Fourth Protocol to the GATS). The WTO Basic Telecom Agreement also contains specific commitments with respect to market access and national treatment commitments made by WTO members. DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24134, para. 92. First Space Station Reform Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 10776, para. 30. See 47 C.F.R. � 25.137. Thus, foreign entities must file a Schedule S, providing all the information required in Section 25.114 (c)of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 25.114(c). Section 25 of the 1992 Cable Act is codified at Section 335 of the Communications Act of 1934, 47 U.S.C. � 335. 47 U.S.C. � 335(b)(5). Definitions set by other statutes or rules may apply in
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  • GATS (April 11, 1997), 36 I.L.M. 354 (1997) (Fourth Protocol to the GATS). The WTO Basic Telecom Agreement also contains specific commitments with respect to market access and national treatment commitments made by WTO members. DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24134, para. 92. First Space Station Reform Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 10776, para. 30. See 47 C.F.R. � 25.137. Thus, foreign entities must file a Schedule S, providing all the information required in Section 25.114 (c)of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 25.114(c). Section 25 of the 1992 Cable Act is codified at Section 335 of the Communications Act of 1934, 47 U.S.C. � 335. 47 U.S.C. � 335(b)(5). Definitions set by other statutes or rules may apply in
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  • make commitments for market access or most-favored nation treatment for DBS and SDARS. See Fourth Protocol to the GATS, 36 I.L.M. at 359. Member nations are permitted to take exemptions under certain circumstances specified in an annex to the GATS. See GATS Annex on Article II Exemptions. DISCO II Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 24127-37, �� 72-101; 47 C.F.R. � 25.137(a). Id. (both). Amendment of the Commission's Regulatory Practices to Allow Non-U.S. Licensed Space Stations to Provide Domestic and International Satellite Service in the U.S., Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (``DISCO II NPRM''), 11 FCC Rcd 18178, 18192, � 38 (1996). See, e.g., EchoStar Blanket Authorization, 20 FCC Rcd at 20087-88, � 11(citing DISCO II NPRM). See EchoStar Blanket Authorization, 20 FCC
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  • to evaluate whether the foreign-licensed space station complies with the Commission's technical, legal, and financial qualification requirements. DISCO II Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 24107-56, paras. 30-145. Id. at 24159-69, paras. 151-74. Id. at 24157-59, paras. 146-50. Id. at 24169-72, paras. 175-82. (exempting ``One-way satellite transmission of DTH and DBS transmission services and of digital audio services''). 47 C.F.R. � 25.137. 47 C.F.R. � 25.137(a). First Space Station Licensing Reform Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 10872, para. 300. See 47 C.F.R. � 25.137. Thus, foreign entities must file a Schedule S and a narrative exhibit providing all the information required in Section 25.114 (d) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 25.114(d). EchoStar Comments at 21, SES Comments at 24, Intelsat
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  • spectrum in lieu of a Title III license, as is permitted for foreign licensed satellites. 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, CC Docket No. 93-23, 12 FCC Rcd 24094 �� 183-188 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 25.137. TMI Communications and Company, Limited Partnership, Letter of Intent to Provide Mobile-Satellite Service in the 2 GHz Bands, File Nos. 189-SAT-LOI-97, SAT-LOI-19970926-00161, SAT-AMD-20001103-00158, Order, 16 FCC Rcd 13808 (Int'l Bur. 2001). On June 21, 2004 (two weeks prior to the adoption of the 800 MHz R&O), TerreStar's launch milestone was changed to November 2007 and its operational milestone was extended
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  • seq. (the ``Bankruptcy Code''), in which the winning bidder is the debtor, the bankruptcy court would not treat the LOC or proceeds of the LOC as property of the winning bidder's bankruptcy estate (or the bankruptcy estate of any other bidder-related entity requesting the issuance of the LOC) under Section 541 of the Bankruptcy Code. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 25.137, 25.165. Because we propose below to delegate jointly to the Wireless Bureau and the Wireline Bureau the authority to determine the method and procedures by which parties submit documents and information required to receive Mobility Fund support, we do not propose here specific filing procedures for these reports. 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). See, e.g., Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support
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  • 146-50. Id. at 24169-72, paras. 175-82. 17/24 GHz BSS R&O, 22 FCC Rcd at 8851-8853, paras. 17-23. Id. (``[T]he Commission also proposed, in the NPRM, to extend to 17/24 GHz BSS operators the DISCO II policy that requires foreign-licensed space stations and operators to meet the same legal, technical and financial requirements that we require U.S. applicants to meet.''). Section 25.137(c) of our rules provides that non-U.S.-licensed GSO-like space stations seeking to serve the United States can file space station applications that will be processed under our first-come first-served queue pursuant to Section 25.158 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 25.137 (c) (``[A] non-U.S.-licensed GSO-like satellite system seeking to serve the United States can have its request placed in a
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  • 146-50. 54Id. at 24169-72, paras. 175-82. 5517/24 GHz BSS R&O, 22 FCC Rcd at 8851-8853, paras. 17-23. 56Id. ("[T]he Commission also proposed, in the NPRM, to extend to 17/24 GHz BSS operators the DISCO II policy that requires foreign-licensed space stations and operators to meet the same legal, technical and financial requirements that we require U.S. applicants to meet."). Section 25.137(c) of our rules provides that non-U.S.- licensed GSO-like space stations seeking to serve the United States can file space station applications that will be processed under our first-come first-served queue pursuant to Section 25.158 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 25.137 (c) ("[A] non-U.S.-licensed GSO-like satellite system seeking to serve the United States can have its request placed in
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  • IS ORDERED, pursuant to Section 1.2 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 1.2, that non-U.S. satellite operators may request access to the United States to provide fixed-satellite services in the conventional Ka-band (18.3-18.8 GHz, 19.7-20.2 GHz, 28.35-28.6 GHz, and 29.25-30.0 GHz bands) by submitting a Petition for a Declaratory Ruling, accompanied by the information required in Sections 25.114 and 25.137 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 25.114 and 25.137, for the non-U.S. satellite. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that earth stations licensed to operate with satellites in the geostationary satellite orbit in the 18.3-18.8 GHz, 19.7-20.2 GHz, 28.35-28.6 GHz, and 29.25-30.0 GHz bands may specify ``ALSAT'' as a point of communication in their earth station licenses. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED
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  • same as those for U.S. satellite license application). See alsoFirst Space Station Licensing Reform Order,18 FCC Rcd at 10852 (para. 244) (discussion of "substantially complete" standard for U.S. satellite license application). 37Specifically, for amendments, the petitioner will be required to submit another petition for declaratory ruling incorporating the proposed amendment with additional schedules and technical information, as appropriate.See47 C.F.R. � 25.137(e). Operators of non-U.S.-licensed satellites on the Ka-band Permitted List can modify their U.S. operations by providing all the information required by U.S. licensees requesting modifications to their operations. See47 C.F.R. � 25.137(f), citing 47 C.F.R. �� 25.117(d); 25.118(e). See alsoFirst Space Station Licensing Reform Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 10878-79 (paras. 319-20). 38On April 22, 2009, a group calling itself
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  • Terminal (VSAT) and C-band Small Aperture Terminal (CSAT) networks. * * * * * (d) [Reserved] * * * * * (h) VSAT operators licensed pursuant to this section are prohibited from using remote earth stations in their networks that are not designed to stop transmission when synchronization with the signal received from the target satellite fails. 12. In � 25.137, revise paragraphs (b), (c), and (e) to read as follows: � 25.137 Application requirements for earth stations operating with non-U.S. licensed space stations. * * * * * (b) Earth station applicants, or entities filing a ``letter of intent'' or ``Petition for Declaratory Ruling,'' requesting authority to operate with a non-U.S.-licensed space station must attach to their FCC Form 312
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  • Aperture Terminal (VSAT) and C-band Small Aperture Terminal (CSAT) networks. * * * * * (d) [Reserved] * * * * * (h) VSAToperators licensed pursuant to this section are prohibited from using remote earth stations in their networks that are not designed to stop transmission when synchronization with the signal received from the target satellite fails. 12. In � 25.137, revise paragraphs (b), (c), and (e) to read as follows: � 25.137Application requirements for earth stations operating with non-U.S. licensed space stations. * * * * * (b) Earth station applicants, or entities filing a "letter of intent" or "Petition for Declaratory Ruling," requesting authority to operate with a non-U.S.-licensed space station must attach to their FCC Form 312 exhibits
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  • 11 of the United States Code, in which the winning bidder is the debtor, the bankruptcy court would not treat the LOC or proceeds of the LOC as property of the winning bidder's bankruptcy estate (or the bankruptcy estate of any other bidder-related entity requesting the issuance of the LOC) under 11 U.S.C. � 541. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 25.137, 25.165. See 31 U.S.C. �� 1341, 1517; OMB Circular No. A-11, Preparation, Submission and Execution of the Budget � 145, App. G (July 21, 2010). Because we propose below to delegate to the Wireline Competition Bureau and the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau the authority to determine the method and procedures by which parties submit documents and information required to receive support,
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  • 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 806,
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  • more alternatives in choosing communications providers and services, as well as reduce prices and facilitate technological innovation. In addition, streamlining our procedures furthers the public interest by accelerating the deployment of satellite services provided to U.S. customers. Accordingly, on our own motion, we reconsider DISCO II to the extent necessary to implement the procedures described below. We also revise Section 25.137 of our rules as set forth in Appendix A to this Order. II. BACKGROUND WTO Telecom Agreement. The WTO Telecom Agreement, which took effect on February 5, 1998, was the culmination of the efforts of the United States and 68 other countries to bring competition to global markets for telecommunications services, including certain satellite services. The markets of the participants
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  • applications, and predictable procedures for evaluating whether applications are complete. Part 25 also provides clear and predictable procedures for amendments, modifications, assignments and transfers. In addition, section 25.120 provides effective procedures for handling applications for special temporary authorization when delay would seriously prejudice the public interest. This allows for a more efficient use of resources. Earth Stations: Sections 25.130 through 25.137 include procedures that allow for a frequency coordination analysis to reduce interference and the verification of earth station antenna performance standards. These clear procedures minimize the cost associated with reducing interference. Provisions in Part 25 also assure compliance with international agreements and treaties. Section 25.133 includes requirements for the timely construction and operation of earth stations. By reducing the likelihood
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  • 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 locations, respectively,
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  • more alternatives in choosing communications providers and services, as well as reduce prices and facilitate technological innovation. In addition, streamlining our procedures furthers the public interest by accelerating the deployment of satellite services provided to U.S. customers. Accordingly, on our own motion, we reconsider DISCO II to the extent necessary to implement the procedures described below. We also revise Section 25.137 of our rules as set forth in Appendix A to this Order. II. BACKGROUND WTO Telecom Agreement. The WTO Telecom Agreement, which took effect on February 5, 1998, was the culmination of the efforts of the United States and 68 other countries to bring competition to global markets for telecommunications services, including certain satellite services. The markets of the participants
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  • C.F.R � 1.110. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Donald Abelson Chief, International Bureau 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, 12 FCC Rcd 24094 (1997) (DISCO II). Id. at 24174 (para. 186). Id. at 24174 (para. 188). 47 C.F.R. � 25.137. This regulation requires foreign satellites to provide the information required from U.S. space stations under 47 C.F.R. � 25.114. 47 C.F.R. � 25.137(b). BTNA seeks to modify Earth Station E980183 located in Washington, D.C.; CBS seeks to modify Earth Station KA327 located in Stamford, Connecticut. Both applicants had initially requested to add EUTELSAT I-F5 as a second point of communication
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  • earth station license as "points of communication." DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24174 (para. 188). All earth station applications must be accompanied by an exhibit containing the information required by Section 25.114 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.114, with respect to the proposed non-U.S. satellite. DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24175 (para. 189); 47 C.F.R. � 25.137(b). Section 25.137(b) refers to Section 25.114, which sets forth information requirements for U.S. space station operators. DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24175-76 (para. 191); 47 C.F.R. � 25.137(b). The "conventional" Ku-band is 11.7-12.2 GHz and 14.0-14.5 GHz. This band is allocated to the fixed-satellite service on a primary basis. See 47 C.F.R. � 2.106. The "extended" Ku-band is 11.45-11.7
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  • Thomas S. Tycz Chief, Satellite and Radiocommunication Division Amendment of the Commission's Regulatory Policies to Allow Non-U.S. Licensed Space Stations Provide Domestic and International Satellite Service in the United States, IB Docket No. 96-111, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 11 FCC Rcd 18178 (1996), Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 24094 (1997) ("DISCO II"). Id. at 24174 (para.188). 47 C.F.R. � 25.137. This regulation requires foreign satellites to provide the information required from U.S. space stations under 47 C.F.R. � 25.114. 47 C.F.R. � 25.137. The C-band refers to the 3700-4200 MHz/5925-6425 MHz frequencies. DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd. at 24158 (para.149). See Vision Accomplished, Inc., 11 FCC Rcd. 3716 (1995). For more information regarding the Commission's two-degree spacing policy, see Licensing
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  • 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 earth station
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  • 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 116.8� W.L. orbit locations, respectively,
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  • paragraph (b) of this section, to be temporarily associated with and licensed to the system operator or service vendor holding the blanket earth station license awarded pursuant to Section 25.115(d). The domestic earth station licensee shall, for this temporary period, assume the same licensee responsibility for the user transceiver as if the user transceiver were regularly licensed to it. Section 25.137 is amended by adding new paragraph (d) to read as follows: Section 25.137 Application requirements for earth stations operating with non-U.S. licensed space stations. * * * * * (d) Earth station applicants requesting authority to operate with a non-U.S. licensed space station must demonstrate that the space station the applicant seeks to access has complied with all applicable Commission
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  • of a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. See 47 CFR 1.2002(b) for the meaning of "party to the application" for these purposes. 42a. Does the applicant intend to use a non-U.S. licensed satellite to provide service in the United States? If yes, answer 42b and attach an exhibit providing the information specified in 47 C.F.R. � 25.137, as appropriate. If no, proceed to question 43. 42b. What administration has licensed or is in the process of licensing the space station? If no license will be issued, what administration has coordinated or is in the process of coordinating the space station? FCC 312, Main Form - Page 3 February, 1998 CLEAR ALL PAGES 43. Description. (Summarize the nature
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  • and New Skies Satellites N.V. (New Skies) (collectively, Applicants) filed an application pursuant to section 310(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, seeking consent to transfer control of non-common carrier fixed satellite service earth station licenses held by New Skies Networks, Inc. (New Skies Networks) from New Skies to Munaro (Transfer Application). The Applicants also filed, under section 25.137(g) of the Commission rules, an application notifying the Commission of Munaros proposed acquisition of New Skies foreign-licensed satellites that are authorized to provide service in the United States pursuant to the Commissions Permitted Space Station List (Permitted List). The Applicants request that the Commission modify the Permitted List to specify Munaro as the new owner and operator of the New
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  • a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. See 47 CFR 1.2002(b) for the meaning of "party to the application" for these purposes. Yes No 42a. Does the applicant intend to use a non-U.S. licensed satellite to provide service in the United States? If Yes, answer 42b and attach an exhibit providing the information specified in 47 C.F.R. 25.137, as appropriate. If No, proceed to question 43. Yes No 42b. What administration has licensed or is in the process of licensing the space station? If no license will be issued, what administration has coordinated or is in the process of coordinating the space station? 43. Description. (Summarize the nature of the application and the services to be provided). (If
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  • for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. See 47 CFR 1.2002(b) for the meaning of "party to the application" for these purposes. Yes No 8 CERTIFICATION 42a. Does the applicant intend to use a non-U.S. licensed satellite to provide service in the United States? If Yes, answer 42b and attach an exhibit providing the information specified in 47 C.F.R. 25.137, as appropriate. If No, proceed to question 43. Yes No 42b. What administration has licensed or is in the process of licensing the space station? If no license will be issued, what administration has coordinated or is in the process of coordinating the space station? 43. Description. (Summarize the nature of the application and the services to be provided). (If
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  • a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. See 47 CFR 1.2002(b) for the meaning of "party to the application" for these purposes. Yes No 42a. Does the applicant intend to use a non-U.S. licensed satellite to provide service in the United States? If Yes, answer 42b and attach an exhibit providing the information specified in 47 C.F.R. 25.137, as appropriate. If No, proceed to question 43. Yes No 42b. What administration has licensed or is in the process of licensing the space station? If no license will be issued, what administration has coordinated or is in the process of coordinating the space station? 43. Description. (Summarize the nature of the application and the services to be provided). (If
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  • for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. See 47 CFR 1.2002(b) for the meaning of "party to the application" for these purposes. Yes No 8 CERTIFICATION 42a. Does the applicant intend to use a non-U.S. licensed satellite to provide service in the United States? If Yes, answer 42b and attach an exhibit providing the information specified in 47 C.F.R. 25.137, as appropriate. If No, proceed to question 43. Yes No 42b. What administration has licensed or is in the process of licensing the space station? If no license will be issued, what administration has coordinated or is in the process of coordinating the space station?N/A 43. Description. (Summarize the nature of the application and the services to be provided). (If
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  • for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. See 47 CFR 1.2002(b) for the meaning of "party to the application" for these purposes. Yes No 8 CERTIFICATION 42a. Does the applicant intend to use a non-U.S. licensed satellite to provide service in the United States? If Yes, answer 42b and attach an exhibit providing the information specified in 47 C.F.R. 25.137, as appropriate. If No, proceed to question 43. Yes No 42b. What administration has licensed or is in the process of licensing the space station? If no license will be issued, what administration has coordinated or is in the process of coordinating the space station?N/A 43. Description. (Summarize the nature of the application and the services to be provided). (If
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  • for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. See 47 CFR 1.2002(b) for the meaning of "party to the application" for these purposes. Yes No 8 CERTIFICATION 42a. Does the applicant intend to use a non-U.S. licensed satellite to provide service in the United States? If Yes, answer 42b and attach an exhibit providing the information specified in 47 C.F.R. 25.137, as appropriate. If No, proceed to question 43. Yes No 42b. What administration has licensed or is in the process of licensing the space station? If no license will be issued, what administration has coordinated or is in the process of coordinating the space station?N/A 43. Description. (Summarize the nature of the application and the services to be provided). (If