Telecommunications Services Between the United States and Cuba, 23171-23172 [05-8813]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 85 / Wednesday, May 4, 2005 / Notices Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 05–8891 Filed 5–3–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval April 27, 2005. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104–13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before June 3, 2005. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Cathy Williams, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1– C823, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 or via the Internet to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov or Kristy L. LaLonde, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Room 10236 NEOB, Washington, DC 20503, (202) 395–3087 or via the Internet at Kristy_L._LaLonde@omb.eop.gov. For additional information or copy of the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate jul<14>2003 21:08 May 03, 2005 Jkt 205001 information collection(s) contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418–2918 or via the Internet at Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0433. Title: Basic Signal Leakage Performance Report. Form Number: FCC Form 320. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities. Number of Respondents: 33,500. Estimated Time per Response: 20 hours. Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement; Annual reporting requirement. Total Annual Burden: 670,000 hours. Total Annual Cost: None. Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Needs and Uses: Cable television system operators who use frequencies in the bands 108–137 and 225–400 MHz (aeronautical frequencies) are required to file a Cumulative Leakage Index (CLI) derived under 47 CFR Section 76.611(a)(1) or the results of airspace measurements derived under 47 CFR Section 76.611(a)(2). This filing must include a description of the method by which compliance with basic signal leakage criteria is achieved and the method of calibrating the measurement equipment. This yearly filing is done in accordance with 47 CFR Section 76.1803 with the use of FCC Form 320. The data collected on the FCC Form 320 is used by the Commission staff to ensure the safe operation of aeronautical and marine radio services, and to monitor for compliance of cable aeronautical usage in order to minimize future interference to these safety of life services. In a Public Notice (DA–04–2117) dated July 14, 2004, the Commission informed Multichannel Video Programming Distributors (MVPDs) about the requirement that all Form 320 filings must be submitted electronically as of February 1, 2005. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 05–8892 Filed 5–3–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [DA 05–699] Telecommunications Services Between the United States and Cuba Federal Communications Commission. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ACTION: 23171 Notice. SUMMARY: This document is a summary of the International Bureau’s decision to approve the application of Allied Communications International, Inc. to provide international voice and data service between the United States and Cuba. The International Bureau determined that the present and future public convenience and necessity require a grant of the application. DATES: Effective March 17, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Reitzel, International Bureau, (202) 418–1460. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the International Bureau’s Order, DA 05–699, adopted on March 16, 2005, and released on March 17, 2005. The full text of this document is available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in the Consumer and Government Affairs Bureau’s Reference Information Center, (Room CY–A257) of the Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. The document is also available for download over the Internet at https:// hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/ attachmatch/DA–05–699A1.pdf. The complete text of this document also may be purchased from the Commission’s copy contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone (202) 488–5300. Summary of Order On March 16, 2005, the Commission approved the application of Allied Communications International, Inc. (‘‘ACI’’) to provide international voice and data service between the United States and Cuba. ACI filed an application seeking authority pursuant to section 214 to provide the service via indirect transit through Mexico. The Commission has authorized ACI to provide service between the United States and Cuba in accordance with the provisions of the Cuban Democracy Act of 1992. This will allow ACI to route its voice and data traffic via a Qwest point of presence in Florida to site facilities of Comsat International. Comsat International will then route the traffic via network facilities made available by several submarine cable systems. In addition, the Commission granted ACI’s request for permission to modify its routing arrangement between the United States and Mexico as new business and technical developments may warrant. ACI will be required to notify the Commission of any such routing changes. Under the guidelines E:\FR\FM\04MYN1.SGM 04MYN1 23172 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 85 / Wednesday, May 4, 2005 / Notices established by the Department of State, ACI is to submit reports indicating the numbers of circuits activated by facility, on or before June 30, and December 31, of each year, and on the one-year anniversary of this notification in the Federal Register. Federal Communications Commission. James Ball, Chief, Policy Division, International Bureau. [FR Doc. 05–8813 Filed 5–3–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P Members of the public may address the Committee or may send written comments to: Scott Marshall, Designated Federal Officer of the Committee. To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice), (202) 418–0432 (TTY). Federal Communications Commission. Jay Keithley, Acting Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. [FR Doc. 05–8683 Filed 5–3–05; 8:45 am] FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [DA 05–1058] Consumer Advisory Committee BILLING CODE 6712–01–P Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION In this document, the Commission announces a change in the date of the meeting of its Consumer Advisory Committee meeting (Committee). ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, NW., Room TW–C305, Washington, DC 20554. DATES: The Consumer Advisory Committee meeting has been rescheduled for Friday June 10, 2005, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Marshall, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, (202) 418–2809 (voice), (202) 418–0179 (TTY), or e-mail scott.marshal@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission’s document DA 05–1058, dated and released April 14, 2005. The Committee is organized under, and operates in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C., App. 2 (1988). Minutes of meetings are available for public inspection and are posted on the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.fcc.gov/cgb/cac. Meetings are broadcast on the Internet in Real Audio/ Real Video format with captioning at https://www.fcc.gov/cgb/cac. Meetings are sign language interpreted with realtime transcription and assistive listening devices available. Meeting agendas and handout materials are provided in accessible formats. The meeting site is accessible to people with disabilities. The Commission hereby gives notice of the filing of the following agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. Interested parties may obtain copies of agreements by contacting the Commission’s Office of Agreements at (202) 523–5793 or via e-mail at tradeanalysis@fmc.gov. Interested parties may submit comments on an agreement to the Secretary, Federal Maritime Commission, Washington, DC 20573, within 10 days of the date this notice appears in the Federal Register. Agreement No.: 011375–063. Title: Trans-Atlantic Conference Agreement. Parties: Atlantic Container Line AB; A. P. Moller-Maersk A/S; Hapag-Lloyd Container Linie GmbH; Mediterranean Shipping Company, S.A.; Nippon Yusen Kaisha; Orient Overseas Container Line Limited; and P&O Nedlloyd Limited. Filing Party: Wayne R. Rohde, Esq.; Sher & Blackwell; 1850 M Street, NW., Suite 900; Washington, DC 20036. Synopsis: The amendment adds a provision dealing with the payment of civil penalties. Agreement No.: 011435–008. Title: APL/TMM/Lykes Space Charter Agreement. Parties: American President Lines, Ltd.; APL Co. Pte Ltd.; Lykes Lines Limited, LLC and TMM Lines Limited, LLC. Filing Party: Wayne R. Rohde, Esq.; Sher & Blackwell; 1850 M Street, NW., Suite 900; Washington, DC 20036. Synopsis: The amendment deletes authority for the parties to discuss and agree on rates. AGENCY: SUMMARY: VerDate jul<14>2003 21:08 May 03, 2005 Jkt 205001 Notice of Agreements Filed PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Agreement No.: 011435–009. Title: APL/TMM/Lykes Space Charter Agreement. Parties: American President Lines, Ltd.; APL Co. Pte Ltd.; Lykes Lines Limited, LLC and TMM Lines Limited, LLC. Filing Party: Wayne R. Rohde, Esq.; Sher & Blackwell; 1850 M Street, NW., Suite 900; Washington, DC 20036. Synopsis: The amendment extends the duration of the agreement. Agreement No.: 011728–002. Title: Maersk Sealand/APL Mediterranean Slot Charter Agreement. Parties: A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S; American President Lines, Ltd.; and APL Co. Pte Ltd. Filing Party: Wayne R. Rohde, Esq.; Sher & Blackwell LLP; 1850 M Street, NW., Washington, DC 20036. Synopsis: The amendment deletes references to the Suez Express Service, revises the slot allocations, and clarifies the basis of compensation. Agreement No.: 011883–001. Title: Maersk Sealand/Lykes Lines/ TMM Lines Slot Exchange Agreement. Parties: A. P. Moller-Maersk A/S; CP Ships USA LLC. Filing Party: Wayne R. Rohde, Esq.; Sher & Blackwell; 1850 M Street, NW., Suite 900; Washington, DC 20036. Synopsis: The amendment extends the duration of the agreement through June 20, 2005 and reflects a change in the name of Lykes. By Order of the Federal Maritime Commission. Dated: April 29, 2005. Bryant L VanBrakle, Secretary. [FR Doc. 05–8885 Filed 5–3–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6730–01–P FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Ocean Transportation Intermediary License; Reissuances Notice is hereby given that the following Ocean Transportation Intermediary licenses have been reissued by the Federal Maritime Commission pursuant to section 19 of the Shipping Act of 1984, as amended by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998 (46 U.S.C. app. 1718) and the regulations of the Commission pertaining to the licensing of Ocean Transportation Intermediaries, 46 CFR part 515. E:\FR\FM\04MYN1.SGM 04MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 4, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23171-23172]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-8813]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[DA 05-699]


Telecommunications Services Between the United States and Cuba

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This document is a summary of the International Bureau's 
decision to approve the application of Allied Communications 
International, Inc. to provide international voice and data service 
between the United States and Cuba. The International Bureau determined 
that the present and future public convenience and necessity require a 
grant of the application.

DATES: Effective March 17, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Reitzel, International Bureau, 
(202) 418-1460.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the International 
Bureau's Order, DA 05-699, adopted on March 16, 2005, and released on 
March 17, 2005. The full text of this document is available for 
inspection and copying during normal business hours in the Consumer and 
Government Affairs Bureau's Reference Information Center, (Room CY-
A257) of the Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554. The document is also available for download over 
the Internet at https://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-
05-699A1.pdf. The complete text of this document also may be purchased 
from the Commission's copy contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. 
Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554, 
telephone (202) 488-5300.

Summary of Order

    On March 16, 2005, the Commission approved the application of 
Allied Communications International, Inc. (``ACI'') to provide 
international voice and data service between the United States and 
Cuba. ACI filed an application seeking authority pursuant to section 
214 to provide the service via indirect transit through Mexico.
    The Commission has authorized ACI to provide service between the 
United States and Cuba in accordance with the provisions of the Cuban 
Democracy Act of 1992. This will allow ACI to route its voice and data 
traffic via a Qwest point of presence in Florida to site facilities of 
Comsat International. Comsat International will then route the traffic 
via network facilities made available by several submarine cable 
systems. In addition, the Commission granted ACI's request for 
permission to modify its routing arrangement between the United States 
and Mexico as new business and technical developments may warrant. ACI 
will be required to notify the Commission of any such routing changes. 
Under the guidelines

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established by the Department of State, ACI is to submit reports 
indicating the numbers of circuits activated by facility, on or before 
June 30, and December 31, of each year, and on the one-year anniversary 
of this notification in the Federal Register.

Federal Communications Commission.
James Ball,
Chief, Policy Division, International Bureau.
[FR Doc. 05-8813 Filed 5-3-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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