Petition for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding, 76336-76337 [E6-21638]

Download as PDF 76336 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 20, 2006 / Notices within that round. In contrast to the bid withdrawal provisions, a bidder removing a bid placed in the same round is not subject to a withdrawal payment. Once a round closes, a bidder may no longer remove a bid. 39. A bidder may withdraw its provisionally winning bids using the withdraw bids function in the FCC Auction System. A bidder that withdraws its provisionally winning bid(s) is subject to the bid withdrawal payment provisions of the Commission rules. The Bureau seeks comment on these bid removal and bid withdrawal procedures. 40. The Bureau proposes to limit each bidder to withdrawing provisionally winning bids in no more than two rounds during the course of the auction. The two rounds in which withdrawals may be used will be at the bidder’s discretion; withdrawals otherwise must be in accordance with the Commission’s rules. There is no limit on the number of provisionally winning bids that may be withdrawn in either of the rounds in which withdrawals are used. Withdrawals will remain subject to the bid withdrawal payment provisions specified in the Commission’s rules. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES C. Post-Auction Procedures i. Interim Withdrawal Payment Percentage 41. The Bureau seeks comment on the appropriate percentage of a withdrawn bid that should be assessed as an interim withdrawal payment, in the event that a final withdrawal payment cannot be determined at the close of the auction. In general, the Commission’s rules provide that a bidder that withdraws a bid during an auction is subject to a withdrawal payment equal to the difference between the amount of the withdrawn bid and the amount of the winning bid in the same or subsequent auction(s). However, if a license for which there has been a withdrawn bid is neither subject to a subsequent higher bid nor won in the same auction, the final withdrawal payment cannot be calculated until a corresponding license is subject to a higher bid or won in a subsequent auction. When that final payment cannot yet be calculated, the bidder responsible for the withdrawn bid is assessed an interim bid withdrawal payment, which will be applied toward any final bid withdrawal payment that is ultimately assessed. The Commission recently amended its rules to provide that in advance of the auction, the Commission shall establish a percentage between three percent and twenty percent of the withdrawn bid to be VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:03 Dec 19, 2006 Jkt 211001 assessed as an interim bid withdrawal payment. 42. The Commission has indicated that the level of the interim withdrawal payment in a particular auction will be based on the nature of the service and the inventory of the licenses being offered. The Commission noted that it may impose a higher interim withdrawal payment percentage to deter the anti-competitive use of withdrawals when, for example, bidders likely will not need to aggregate licenses offered, such as when few licenses are offered, the licenses offered are not on adjacent frequencies or in adjacent areas, or there are few synergies to be captured by combining licenses. 43. With respect to the licenses being offered in Auction No. 72, the service rules permit a variety of fixed, mobile, and paging services, though the opportunities for combining licenses on adjacent frequencies or in adjacent areas are more limited than has been the case in previous auctions of licenses in the Phase II 220 MHz service. Balancing the potential need for bidders to use withdrawals to avoid winning incomplete combinations of licenses with the Bureau’s interest in deterring abuses of our bidding, the Bureau proposes a percentage below the maximum twenty percent permitted under the current rules but above the three percent previously provided by the Commission’s rules. Specifically, the Bureau proposes to establish an interim bid withdrawal payment of ten percent of the withdrawn bid for this auction. The Bureau seeks comment on this proposal. ii. Additional Default Payment Percentage 44. Any winning bidder that defaults or is disqualified after the close of an auction (i.e., fails to remit the required down payment within the prescribed period of time, fails to submit a timely long-form application, fails to make full payment, or is otherwise disqualified) is liable for a default payment under 47 CFR 1.2104(g)(2). This payment consists of a deficiency payment, equal to the difference between the amount of the bidder’s bid and the amount of the winning bid the next time a license covering the same spectrum is won in an auction, plus an additional payment equal to a percentage of the defaulter’s bid or of the subsequent winning bid, whichever is less. Until recently this additional payment for noncombinatorial auctions has been set at three percent of the defaulter’s bid or of the subsequent winning bid, whichever is less. PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 45. The CSEA/Part 1 Report and Order, 71 FR 6214, February 7, 2006, modified § 1.2104(g)(2) by, inter alia, increasing the three percent limit on the additional default payment for noncombinatorial auctions to twenty percent. Under the modified rule, the Commission will, in advance of each non-combinatorial auction, establish an additional default payment for that auction of three percent up to a maximum of twenty percent. As the Commission has indicated, the level of this payment in each case will be based on the nature of the service and the inventory of the licenses being offered. 46. For Auction No. 72, the Bureau proposes to establish an additional default payment of ten percent. As noted in the CSEA/Part 1 Report and Order, defaults weaken the integrity of the auction process and impede the deployment of service to the public, and an additional default payment of more than three percent will be more effective in deterring defaults. At the same time, the Bureau does not believe the detrimental effects of any defaults in Auction No. 72 are likely to be unusually great. The Bureau seeks comment on this proposal. 47. This proceeding has been designated as a permit-but-disclose proceeding in accordance with the Commission’s ex parte rules. Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentations must contain summaries of the substance of the presentations and not merely a listing of the subjects discussed. More than a one or two sentence description of the views and arguments presented is generally required. Other rules pertaining to oral and written ex parte presentations in permit-but-disclose proceedings are set forth in § 1.1206(b) of the Commission’s rules. Federal Communications Commission. Gary D. Michaels, Deputy Chief, Auctions and Spectrum Access Division, WTB. [FR Doc. E6–21637 Filed 12–19–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [Report No. 2798] Petition for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding December 6, 2006. A Petition for Reconsideration has been filed in the Commission’s Rulemaking proceeding listed in this Public Notice and published pursuant to E:\FR\FM\20DEN1.SGM 20DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 20, 2006 / Notices 47 CFR 1.429(e). The full text of this document is available for viewing and copying in Room CY–B402, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC or may be purchased from the Commission’s copy contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (BCPI) (1–800–378–3160). Oppositions to this petition must be filed by January 4, 2007. See Section 1.4(b)(1) of the Commission’s rules (47 CFR 1.4(b)(1)). Replies to an opposition must be filed within 10 days after the time for filing oppositions have expired. Subject: In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Burkesville, Greensburg, Hodgenville, Horse Cave, Lebanon, Lebanon Junction, Lewisport, Louisville, Lyndon, New Haven, Springfield and St. Matthews, Kentucky, Edinburgh, Hope, Tell City and Versailles, Indiana, Belle Meade, Goodlettsville, Hendersonville, Manchester and Millersville, Tennessee) (MB Docket No. 06–77). Number of Petitions Filed: 1. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–21638 Filed 12–19–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [Report No. 2800] Petitions for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES December 8, 2006. Petitions for Reconsideration have been filed in the Commission’s Rulemaking proceeding listed in this Public Notice and published pursuant to 47 CFR 1.429(e). The full text of these documents is available for viewing and copying in Room CY–B402, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC or may be purchased from the Commission’s copy contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (BCPI) (1–800–378–3160). Oppositions to these petitions must be filed by January 4, 2007. See Section 1.4(b)(1) of the Commission’s rules (47 CFR 1.4(b)(1)). Replies to an opposition must be filed within 10 days after the time for filing oppositions have expired. Subject: In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Ashland, Greensburg, and Kingsley, Kansas and Alva, Medford, and Mustang, Oklahoma (MB Docket No. 06–65). Number of Petitions Filed: 1. In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Lone, Oregon; VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:03 Dec 19, 2006 Jkt 211001 Walla Walla, Washington and Athena, Hermiston, La Grande, and Arlington, Oregon) (MB Docket No. 05–9). In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Monument, Oregon; Prairie City, Prineville, and Sisters, Oregon and Weiser, Lebanon, Paisley, and Diamond Lake, Oregon and Goldendale, Washington) (MB Docket No. 05–10). Number of Petitions Filed: 1. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–21639 Filed 12–19–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 76337 FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meeting Notices DATE & TIME: Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 10 a.m. PLACE: 999 E Street, NW., Washington, DC. This meeting will be closed to the public. STATUS: Compliance matters pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 437g. Audits conducted pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 437g, 438(b), and Title 26, U.S.C. Matters concerning participation in civil actions or proceedings or arbitration. Internal personnel rules and procedures or matters affecting a particular employee. ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED: PERSON TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Mr. Robert Biersack, Press Officer, Telephone: (202) 694–1220. [Report No. 2801] Petition for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding December 8, 2006. A Petition for Reconsideration has been filed in the Commission’s Rulemaking proceeding listed in this Public Notice and published pursuant to 47 CFR 1.429(e). The full text of this document is available for viewing and copying in Room CY–B402, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC, or may be purchased from the Commission’s copy contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (BCPI) (1–800–378–3160). Oppositions to this petition must be filed by January 4, 2007. See Section 1.4(b)(1) of the Commission’s rules (47 CFR 1.4(b)(1)). Replies to an opposition must be filed within 10 days after the time for filing oppositions have expired. Subject: In the Matter of Amendment of the Commission’s Rules Regarding Maritime Automatic Identification Systems (WT Docket No. 04–344). Petition for Rule Making Filed by National Telecommunications and Information Administration (RM– 10821). Emergency Petition for Declaratory Ruling Filed by MariTel, Inc. Amendment of the Commission’s Rules Concerning Maritime Communications (PR Docket No. 92– 257). Number of Petitions Filed: 1. Mary W. Dove, Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 06–9815 Filed 12–18–06; 3:08 pm] BILLING CODE 6715–01–M FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE BOARD Sunshine Act Meeting Notice; Announcing an Open Meeting of the Board of Directors The open meeting of the Board of Directors is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 22, 2006. TIME AND DATE: Board Room, First Floor, Federal Housing Finance Board, 1625 Eye Street NW., Washington DC 20006. PLACE: STATUS: The meeting will be open to the public. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE OPEN PORTION: Limitations on Excess Stock and Retained Earnings Requirements for the Federal Home Loan Banks. Appointment of Federal Home Loan Bank Directors. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Shelia Willis, Paralegal Specialist, Office of General Counsel, at 202–408– 2876 or williss@fhfb.gov. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–21640 Filed 12–19–06; 8:45 am] Dated: December 15, 2006. By the Federal Housing Finance Board. John P. Kennedy, General Counsel. [FR Doc. 06–9793 Filed 12–15–06; 5:15 pm] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P BILLING CODE 6725–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20DEN1.SGM 20DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 244 (Wednesday, December 20, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 76336-76337]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[Report No. 2798]


Petition for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding

December 6, 2006.
    A Petition for Reconsideration has been filed in the Commission's 
Rulemaking proceeding listed in this Public Notice and published 
pursuant to

[[Page 76337]]

47 CFR 1.429(e). The full text of this document is available for 
viewing and copying in Room CY-B402, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, 
DC or may be purchased from the Commission's copy contractor, Best Copy 
and Printing, Inc. (BCPI) (1-800-378-3160). Oppositions to this 
petition must be filed by January 4, 2007. See Section 1.4(b)(1) of the 
Commission's rules (47 CFR 1.4(b)(1)). Replies to an opposition must be 
filed within 10 days after the time for filing oppositions have 
expired.
    Subject: In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Burkesville, Greensburg, 
Hodgenville, Horse Cave, Lebanon, Lebanon Junction, Lewisport, 
Louisville, Lyndon, New Haven, Springfield and St. Matthews, Kentucky, 
Edinburgh, Hope, Tell City and Versailles, Indiana, Belle Meade, 
Goodlettsville, Hendersonville, Manchester and Millersville, Tennessee) 
(MB Docket No. 06-77).
    Number of Petitions Filed: 1.

Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E6-21638 Filed 12-19-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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