Jack R. Sharples, Application for New License in the Amateur Radio Service, 32665 [E7-11243]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 113 / Wednesday, June 13, 2007 / Notices 7. A copy of this Hearing Designation Order or a summary thereof SHALL BE PUBLISHED in the Federal Register. 8. This action is taken under delegated authority pursuant to §§ 0.131 and 0.331 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR 0.131, 0.331. Federal Communications Commission. Scot Stone, Deputy Chief, Mobility Division. [FR Doc. E7–11231 Filed 6–12–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [WT Docket No. 07–108; DA 07–2183] Jack R. Sharples, Application for New License in the Amateur Radio Service Federal Communications Commission. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice. In this document, the Commission initiates a hearing proceeding before a Commission Administrative Law Judge to determine whether an application for a new license in the Amateur Radio Service Station filed by Jack R. Sharples should be granted. SUMMARY: The document was mailed to the party on May 24, 2007. DATES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th St., SW., Washington, DC 20554. ADDRESSES: Gary Schonman, Enforcement Bureau, at Gary.Schonman@fcc.gov or (202) 418– 1795 or TTY (202) 418–1152. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: This is a summary of the Hearing Designation Order in WT Docket No. 07–108, DA 07–2183, adopted by the Commission’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau on May 23, 2007, and released on May 24, 2007. The full text of this document is available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Center, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. The complete text may be purchased from the Commission’s copy contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–B402, Washington, DC 20554. The full text may also be downloaded at: www.fcc.gov. Alternative formats are available to persons with disabilities by sending an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or by calling the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202–418–0530 (voice), 202– 418–0432 (tty). sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:30 Jun 12, 2007 Jkt 211001 Synopsis of the Order 1. In this Hearing Designation Order the Commission initiates a hearing proceeding before a Commission Administrative Law Judge to determine whether an application for a new license in the Amateur Radio Service filed by Jack R. Sharples should be granted. The record before the Commission indicates that Sharples is a convicted felon and registered sexual predator, which raises a substantial and material question of fact as to whether Castle possesses the requisite character qualification to be and remain a Commission licensee. Because we are unable to make a determination on the record currently before us that grant of Sharples’s application to renew his amateur license would serve the public interest, convenience, and necessity, we hereby designate the application for hearing, as required by 47 U.S.C. 309(e) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. 2. Pursuant to sections 4(i) and 309(e) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i), and 309(e), the captioned application IS DESIGNATED FOR HEARING in a proceeding before an FCC Administrative Law Judge, at a time and place to be specified in a subsequent Order, upon the following issues: (a) To determine the effect of Jack R. Sharples’s felony adjudication(s) on his qualifications to be licensed by the Commission. (b) In light of the evidence adduced pursuant to the foregoing issue, to determine whether Jack R. Sharples is qualified to be a Commission licensee. (c) In light of the evidence adduced pursuant to the foregoing issues, to determine whether the captioned application filed by Jack R. Sharples should be granted. 2. Pursuant to section 4(i) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i), and § 1.221(c) of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR 1.221(c), in order to avail himself of the opportunity to be heard, Jack R. Sharples, in person or by his attorney, SHALL FILE with the Commission, within twenty days of the mailing of this Hearing Designation Order to him, a written appearance stating that he will appear on the date fixed for hearing and present evidence on the issues specified herein. 3. Pursuant to § 1.221(c) of the Commission’s Rules, 47 CFR 1.221(c), if Jack R. Sharples fails to file a written appearance within the twenty-day period, or has not filed prior to the expiration of the twenty-day period, a petition to dismiss without prejudice, or PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 32665 a petition to accept, for good cause shown, a written appearance beyond the expiration of the twenty-day period, the Presiding Administrative Law Judge SHALL DISMISS the captioned application with prejudice for failure to prosecute. 4. The Chief, Enforcement Bureau, shall be made a party to this proceeding without the need to file a written appearance. 5. Pursuant to sections 4(i) and 309(e) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i), and 309(e), the burden of proceeding with the introduction of evidence and the burden of proof with respect to all of the issues specified above SHALL BE on Jack R. Sharples. 6. A copy of this Hearing Designation Order or a summary thereof SHALL BE PUBLISHED in the Federal Register. 7. This action is taken under delegated authority pursuant to §§ 0.131 and 0.331 of the Commission’s Rules, 47 CFR 0.131, 0.331. Federal Communications Commission. Scot Stone, Deputy Chief, Mobility Division. [FR Doc. E7–11243 Filed 6–12–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Notice of Agreements Filed The Commission hereby gives notice of the filing of the following agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. Interested parties may submit comments on agreements to the Secretary, Federal Maritime Commission, Washington, DC 20573, within ten days of the date this notice appears in the Federal Register. Copies of agreements are available through the Commission’s Office of Agreements (202–523–5793 or tradeanalysis@fmc.gov). Agreement No.: 011906–001. Title: HSDG/ELJSA Space Charter Agreement. Parties: Hamburg Sud and Evergreen Marine Corp. (Taiwan) Ltd. Filing Party: Wayne R. Rohde, Esq.; Sher & Blackwell LLP; 1850 M Street, NW.; Suite 900; Washington, DC 20036. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 113 (Wednesday, June 13, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 32665]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-11243]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[WT Docket No. 07-108; DA 07-2183]


Jack R. Sharples, Application for New License in the Amateur 
Radio Service

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission initiates a hearing 
proceeding before a Commission Administrative Law Judge to determine 
whether an application for a new license in the Amateur Radio Service 
Station filed by Jack R. Sharples should be granted.

DATES: The document was mailed to the party on May 24, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th St., SW., 
Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Schonman, Enforcement Bureau, at 
Gary.Schonman@fcc.gov or (202) 418-1795 or TTY (202) 418-1152.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Hearing Designation 
Order in WT Docket No. 07-108, DA 07-2183, adopted by the Commission's 
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau on May 23, 2007, and released on May 
24, 2007. The full text of this document is available for inspection 
and copying during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Center, 
445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. The complete text may be 
purchased from the Commission's copy contractor, Best Copy and 
Printing, Inc., 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 
20554. The full text may also be downloaded at: www.fcc.gov. 
Alternative formats are available to persons with disabilities by 
sending an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or by calling the Consumer & 
Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 
(tty).

Synopsis of the Order

    1. In this Hearing Designation Order the Commission initiates a 
hearing proceeding before a Commission Administrative Law Judge to 
determine whether an application for a new license in the Amateur Radio 
Service filed by Jack R. Sharples should be granted. The record before 
the Commission indicates that Sharples is a convicted felon and 
registered sexual predator, which raises a substantial and material 
question of fact as to whether Castle possesses the requisite character 
qualification to be and remain a Commission licensee. Because we are 
unable to make a determination on the record currently before us that 
grant of Sharples's application to renew his amateur license would 
serve the public interest, convenience, and necessity, we hereby 
designate the application for hearing, as required by 47 U.S.C. 309(e) 
of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
    2. Pursuant to sections 4(i) and 309(e) of the Communications Act 
of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i), and 309(e), the captioned 
application IS DESIGNATED FOR HEARING in a proceeding before an FCC 
Administrative Law Judge, at a time and place to be specified in a 
subsequent Order, upon the following issues:
    (a) To determine the effect of Jack R. Sharples's felony 
adjudication(s) on his qualifications to be licensed by the Commission.
    (b) In light of the evidence adduced pursuant to the foregoing 
issue, to determine whether Jack R. Sharples is qualified to be a 
Commission licensee.
    (c) In light of the evidence adduced pursuant to the foregoing 
issues, to determine whether the captioned application filed by Jack R. 
Sharples should be granted.
    2. Pursuant to section 4(i) of the Communications Act of 1934, as 
amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i), and Sec.  1.221(c) of the Commission's 
rules, 47 CFR 1.221(c), in order to avail himself of the opportunity to 
be heard, Jack R. Sharples, in person or by his attorney, SHALL FILE 
with the Commission, within twenty days of the mailing of this Hearing 
Designation Order to him, a written appearance stating that he will 
appear on the date fixed for hearing and present evidence on the issues 
specified herein.
    3. Pursuant to Sec.  1.221(c) of the Commission's Rules, 47 CFR 
1.221(c), if Jack R. Sharples fails to file a written appearance within 
the twenty-day period, or has not filed prior to the expiration of the 
twenty-day period, a petition to dismiss without prejudice, or a 
petition to accept, for good cause shown, a written appearance beyond 
the expiration of the twenty-day period, the Presiding Administrative 
Law Judge SHALL DISMISS the captioned application with prejudice for 
failure to prosecute.
    4. The Chief, Enforcement Bureau, shall be made a party to this 
proceeding without the need to file a written appearance.
    5. Pursuant to sections 4(i) and 309(e) of the Communications Act 
of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i), and 309(e), the burden of 
proceeding with the introduction of evidence and the burden of proof 
with respect to all of the issues specified above SHALL BE on Jack R. 
Sharples.
    6. A copy of this Hearing Designation Order or a summary thereof 
SHALL BE PUBLISHED in the Federal Register.
    7. This action is taken under delegated authority pursuant to 
Sec. Sec.  0.131 and 0.331 of the Commission's Rules, 47 CFR 0.131, 
0.331.

Federal Communications Commission.
Scot Stone,
Deputy Chief, Mobility Division.
 [FR Doc. E7-11243 Filed 6-12-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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