Pendleton C. Waugh, Charles M. Austin, and Jay R. Bishop, Preferred Communication Systems, Inc., Preferred Acquisitions, Inc.-Order To Show Cause and Notice of Opportunity for Hearing, 42088-42090 [E7-14876]

Download as PDF 42088 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 147 / Wednesday, August 1, 2007 / Notices Federal Communications Commission. Kirk S. Burgee, Chief of Staff, Wireline Competition Bureau. [FR Doc. E7–14594 Filed 7–31–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [DA No. 07–2092; MB Docket No. 05–136; RM–11163, RM–11296] Radio Broadcasting Services; Arapaho, Edmond, Oklahoma City, Ponca City, Stillwater, The Village, and Woodward, OK Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Report and Order dismissed the Petition for Rule Making filed by Charles Crawford, proposing the allotment of Channel 251C3 at Arapaho, Oklahoma, as the community’s first local service. Additionally, the Report and Order granted a counterproposal filed by Citadel Broadcasting Company, requesting the substitution of Channel 251C1 for Channel 250A at Edmond, Oklahoma, the reallotment of Channel 251C1 from Edmond to The Village, Oklahoma, as its first local service, and the modification of the Station WWLS– FM license accordingly. The Media Bureau’s Consolidated Database System (CDBS) will reflect this change. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. DATES: Petitions for Reconsideration may be filed through August 31, 2007. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 Twelfth Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Helen McLean, 202–418–2738. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Report and Order, MB Docket No. 05– 136, adopted March 16, 2007, and released March 18, 2007, also modified the Media Bureau’s Consolidated Data Base System (CDBS) to reflect: (1) The substitution of Channel 266A for Channel 251A at Stillwater, Oklahoma and modification of the Station KVRO license accordingly; (2) substitution of Channel 264C3 for Channel 265A at Ponca City, Oklahoma and modification of the Station KPNC license; (3) substitution of Channel 263C1 for Channel 263C at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and modification of the Station KATT–FM license. On July 2, 2007, the effective date, the Media Bureau’s Consolidated Data Base System will reflect for the following stations in Oklahoma: (1) Channel 251C1 at The Village as the reserved assignment for jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:12 Jul 31, 2007 Jkt 211001 Station WWLS–FM in lieu of Channel 250A at Edmond; (2) Channel 266A at Stillwater as the reserved assignment for Station KVRO in lieu of Channel 251A; (3) Channel 264C3 at Ponca City as the reserved assignment for Station KPNC in lieu of Channel 265A; and (4) Channel 263C1 at Oklahoma City as the reserved assignment for Station KATT– FM in lieu of Channel 263C. The complete text of this decision is available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in the Commission’s Reference Center, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. The complete text of this decision may also be purchased from the Commission’s duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone 1–800–378–3160 or https:// www.BCPIWEB.com. Federal Communications Commission. John A. Karousos, Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. [FR Doc. E7–14871 Filed 7–31–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [EB Docket No. 07–143; FCC 07–125] Pendleton C. Waugh, Charles M. Austin, and Jay R. Bishop, Preferred Communication Systems, Inc., Preferred Acquisitions, Inc.—Order To Show Cause and Notice of Opportunity for Hearing Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This document commences a hearing proceeding by directing Preferred Communication Systems, Inc., Preferred Acquisitions, Inc., and their principals, to show cause why the wireless licenses held by these entities should not be revoked, and by designating those licenses for an evidentiary hearing on issues relating to the qualifications of Preferred Communication Systems, Inc., Preferred Acquisitions, Inc., and their principals, to be and remain Commission licensees. DATES: Petitions by persons desiring to participate as a party in the hearing, pursuant to 47 CFR 1.223, may be filed no later August 31, 2007. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for dates that named parties should file appearances. ADDRESSES: Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, and copies thereof shall be served on the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Room 4–C330. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary A. Oshinsky and Anjali K. Singh, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau at (202) 418–1420; and Jennifer A. Lewis, Assistant Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau at (202) 418–1420. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission’s Order to Show Cause and Notice of Opportunity for Hearing, FCC 07–125, released July 20, 2007. The full text of the Order to Show Cause and Notice of Opportunity for Hearing (Order) is available for inspection and copying from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday or from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday at the FCC Reference Information Center, Room CY–A257, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. The complete text may be purchased from the Commission’s copy contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (BCPI), Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone 202– 488–5300, facsimile 202–488–5563, or you may contact BCPI at its Web site: https://www.BCPIWEB.com. When ordering documents from BCPI, please provide the appropriate FCC document number, FCC 07–125. The Order is also available on the Internet at the Commission’s Web site through its Electronic Document Management System (EDOCS): https:// hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs—public/ SilverStream/Pages/edocs.html. Alternative formats are available to persons with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202–418–0530 (voice), (202) 418–0432 (tty). Summary of the Order In the Order, the Commission commences a hearing proceeding to determine whether Pendleton C. Waugh (‘‘Waugh’’), Jay R. Bishop (‘‘Bishop’’), Charles M. Austin (‘‘Austin’’), and the entities they own and control, Preferred Communication Systems, Inc. (‘‘PCSI’’), and Preferred Acquisitions, Inc. (‘‘PAI’’), its wholly-owned subsidiary (collectively, ‘‘Preferred’’), licensee of certain wireless stations, are qualified to be and remain Commission licensees. Among other issues, the hearing proceeding will consider whether these parties: (1) Failed to disclose a realparty-in-interest and engaged in unauthorized transfers of control of E:\FR\FM\01AUN1.SGM 01AUN1 jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 147 / Wednesday, August 1, 2007 / Notices Commission licenses; (2) misrepresented material facts to the Commission; (3) lacked candor in their dealings with the Commission; (4) failed to disclose the involvement of convicted felons in ownership and control of the licenses; (5) failed to file required forms and information and respond fully to Enforcement Bureau letters of inquiry; and (6) discontinued operation of certain licenses without prior Commission approval. Based on whether violations of the Commission’s rules are found, the hearing proceeding will also determine whether forfeitures are to be issued and/or whether the subject licenses must be revoked. PCSI is the licensee of the following Specialized Mobile Radio (‘‘SMR’’), siteby-site stations, which are subject to the hearing: WPDU206 (Santurce, PR); WPDU210 (Santurce, PR); WPDU218 (Santurce, PR); WPDU222 (Santurce, PR); WPDU263 (Santurce, PR); WPDU266 (Santurce, PR); WPDU271 (Santurce, PR); WPDU275 (Santurce, PR); WPDU279 (Santurce, PR); WPDU287 (Santurce, PR); WPEF461 (Santurce, PR); WPEU434 (Santurce, PR); WPEX345 (Santurce, PR); WPEY418 (Santurce, PR); WPEY419 (Santurce, PR); WPEY421 (Santurce, PR); WPEY422 (Santurce, PR); WPEY423 (Santurce, PR); WPEY424 (Santurce, PR); WPEY425 (Santurce, PR); WPEY427 (Santurce, PR); WPEY429 (Santurce, PR); WPEY430 (Santurce, PR); WPEY431 (Santurce, PR); WPEY432 (Santurce, PR); WPEY445 (Santurce, PR); WPEY446 (San Juan, PR); WPEY447 (Santurce, PR); WPEY448 (Santurce, PR); WPEY450 (Santurce, PR); WPEY451 (Santurce, PR); WPEZ750 (Santurce, PR); WPFA265 (San Juan, PR); WPFA266 (Santurce, PR); WPFA268 (Santurce, PR); WPFA269 (Santurce, PR); WPFA270 (Santurce, PR); WPFA273 (Santurce, PR); WPFA278 (Santurce, PR); WPFA280 (Santurce, PR); WPFD607 (Santurce, PR); WPFD808 (Santurce, PR); WPFD809 (Santurce, PR); WPFD810 (Santurce, PR); WPFD811 (Santurce, PR); WPFD812 (Santurce, PR); WPFE472 (Santurce, PR); WPFE934 (Cayey, PR); WPFG589 (no ULS address; coordinates 18–16–08.8 N, 066–04–00.5 W); WPFG599 (Caguas, PR); WPFM597 (Cayey, PR); WPFM600 (San Juan, PR); WPFN354 (Aguada, PR); WPFN600 (Anasco, PR); WPFN636 (Anasco, PR); WPFN725 (Anasco, PR); WPFQ293 (Charlotte Amalie, VI); WPFS846 (Saint Croix, VI); WPFS856 (Saint Croix, VI); WPFT334 (Saint Croix, VI); WPFT335 (Saint Croix, VI); WPFT335 (Aguada, PR); WPFT356 (Aguada, PR); WPFT357 VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:12 Jul 31, 2007 Jkt 211001 (Saint Croix, VI); WPFT369 (Charlotte Amalie, VI); WPFT416 (Charlotte Amalie, VI); WPFT417 (Saint Croix, VI); WPFT968 (Charlotte Amalie, VI); WPFV692 (Charlotte Amalie, VI); WPFV884 (Mayaguez, PR); WPFX997 (Mayaguez, PR); WPFZ805 (Mayaguez, PR); WPFZ806 (Mayaguez, PR); WPFZ807 (Mayaguez, PR); WPFZ808 (Mayaguez, PR); WPGD852 (Mayaguez, PR); and WPGD855 (Mayaguez, PR). Preferred Acquisitions, Inc., is the licensee of the following SMR Economic Area (‘‘EA’’) stations, which are subject to the hearing: WPRQ941 (BEA013— Washington-Baltimore, DC–MD–VA– WV–PA); WPRQ942 (BEA015— Richmond-Petersburg, VA); WPRQ943 (BEA016—Staunton, VA–WV); WPRQ944 (BEA017—Roanoke, VA–NC– WV); WPRQ945 (BEA048—Charleston, WV–KY–OH); WPRQ946 (BEA164— Sacramento-Yolo, CA); WPRQ947 (BEA165—Redding, CA–OR); WPRQ948 (BEA174—Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands); WPRQ949 (BEA016— Staunton, VA–WV); WPRQ950 (BEA017—Roanoke, VA–NC–WV); WPRQ951 (BEA048—Charleston, WV– KY–OH); WPRQ952 (BEA162—Fresno, CA); WPRQ953 (BEA165—Redding, CA–OR); WPRQ954 (BEA174—Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands); WPRQ955 (BEA016—Staunton, VA– WV); WPRQ956 (BEA017—Roanoke, VA–NC–WV); WPRQ957 (BEA048— Charleston, WV–KY–OH); WPRQ958 (BEA162—Fresno, CA); WPRQ959 (BEA163—San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA); WPRQ960 (BEA164— Sacramento-Yolo, CA); WPRQ961 (BEA165—Redding, CA–OR); WPRQ962 (BEA174—Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands); WPRQ963 (BEA013— Washington-Baltimore, DC–MD–VA– WV–PA); WPRQ964 (BEA015— Richmond-Petersburg, VA); WPRQ965 (BEA016—Staunton, VA–WV); WPRQ966 (BEA017—Roanoke, VA–NC– WV); WPRQ967 (BEA174—Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands); WPRQ968 (BEA013—Washington-Baltimore, DC– MD–VA–WV–PA); WPRQ969 (BEA015—Richmond-Petersburg, VA); WPRQ970 (BEA016—Staunton, VA– WV); WPRQ971 (BEA017—Roanoke, VA–NC–WV); WPRQ972 (BEA174— Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands); WPRQ973 (BEA013—WashingtonBaltimore, DC–MD–VA–WV–PA); WPRQ974 (BEA015—RichmondPetersburg, VA); WPRQ975 (BEA016— Staunton, VA–WV); WPRQ976 (BEA017—Roanoke, VA–NC–WV); WPRQ977 (BEA162—Fresno, CA); and WPRQ978 (BEA164—Sacramento-Yolo, CA). The Commission received information that alleged, among other things, that PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 42089 PCSI had transferred control over its licenses to Waugh, a convicted felon, and that Waugh was in control of PCSI’s and PAI’s licenses. The Commission directed two letters of inquiry to PCSI. During the course of the investigation, the Commission discovered that PCSI, PAI, Austin, Waugh, and Bishop may have engaged in additional violations of the Commission’s rules. For example, it appeared that PCSI may have also transferred ownership interests to Bishop, another convicted felon. Additionally, it appeared that PCSI and PAI may have misrepresented information concerning their ownership status and PAI’s operational readiness. Further, it appeared that PCSI failed to respond fully to the Commission’s second letter of inquiry and that PAI failed to update the Commission concerning material changes in its operational readiness. The Commission determined that Waugh’s and Bishop’s felony convictions and potential ownership interest in and control over PCSI and PAI raise a substantial and material question of fact as to the qualifications of PCSI, PAI, and their principals to be and to remain Commission licensees, and may warrant revocation of PCSI’s and PAI’s licenses. Thus, pursuant to sections 312(a) and 312(c) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 312(a) and (c) and section 1.91 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR 1.91, the Order directs PCSI, PAI, Waugh, Austin, and Bishop to show cause why the PCSI’s and PAI’s licenses should not be revoked, based upon the following issues: (1) Whether Pendleton C. Waugh was an undisclosed real party in interest in filings before the Commission, in willful and/or repeated violation of section 1.2112 of the Commission’s Rules, 47 CFR 1.2112; (2) whether Preferred Communication Systems, Inc. (‘‘PCSI’’), engaged in an unauthorized transfer of control, in willful and/or repeated violation of section 310(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ‘‘Act’’), 47 U.S.C. 310(d); (3) whether PCSI and/or Preferred Acquisitions Inc. (‘‘PAI’’) misrepresented material facts to, and/or lacked candor in its dealings, with the Commission, in willful and/or repeated violation of section 1.17 of the Commission’s Rules, 47 CFR 1.17; (4) the effect of Pendleton C. Waugh’s and Jay R. Bishop’s felony convictions on their qualifications and those of PCSI and PAI to be and remain Commission licensees; (5) whether PCSI and/or PAI failed to maintain the continuing accuracy of filings pending before the Commission in willful and/or repeated violation of section 1.65 of the E:\FR\FM\01AUN1.SGM 01AUN1 42090 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 147 / Wednesday, August 1, 2007 / Notices Commission’s Rules, 47 CFR 1.65; (6) whether PCSI failed to respond fully and completely to official requests for information from the Commission, in willful and/or repeated violation of section 308(b) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. 308(b); (7) whether, in fact, PCSI discontinued operation of its licenses for more than one year, pursuant to section 90.157 of the Commission’s Rules, 47 CFR 90.157; (8) in light of the evidence adduced pursuant to the foregoing issues, whether the captioned individuals and/or entities are qualified to be and remain Commission licensees; and (9) in light of the evidence adduced pursuant to the foregoing issue, whether the referenced authorizations should be revoked. The hearing will also consider whether, in light of the findings on the above issues, forfeitures shall be issued in an amount not to exceed $5,280,000. Copies of the Order to Show Cause and Notice of Opportunity for Hearing are being sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to Austin, PCSI, PAI, their counsel of record, Charles J. Ryan, III, Waugh, and Bishop. To avail themselves of the opportunity to be heard, Preferred Communication Systems, Inc., Preferred Acquisitions, Inc., Pendleton C. Waugh, Charles M. Austin, and Jay R. Bishop, pursuant to section 1.91(c) and section 1.221 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR 1.91(c) and 47 CFR 1.221, in person or by their attorneys, must within 30 days of the Commission’s release of this Order, file in triplicate a written notice of appearance stating an intention to appear on the date fixed for the hearing and present evidence on the issues specified in this Order. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–14876 Filed 7–31–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Applicants Notice is hereby given that the following applicants have filed with the Federal Maritime Commission an application for license as a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier and Ocean Freight Forwarder—Ocean Transportation Intermediary pursuant to section 19 of the Shipping Act of 1984 as amended (46 U.S.C. Chapter 409 and 46 CFR part 515). Persons knowing of any reason why the following applicants should not receive a license are requested to contact the Office of Transportation Intermediaries, Federal Maritime Commission, Washington, DC 20573. Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier Ocean Transportation Intermediary Applicant: Oriental Air Transport (Chicago) Inc.; dba A.T. International, 1329 W. Irving Park Rd., Suite 207, Bensenville, IL 60106. Officer: Steven C. Hugh, President (Qualifying Individual). License No. 019355N 018197N 003139F 003989F BILLING CODE 6730–01–P FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Ocean Transportation Intermediary License; Revocations jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES 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 (46 U.S.C. Chapter 409) and the regulations of the Commission pertaining to the licensing of Ocean Transportation Intermediaries, 46 CFR Part 515. The Federal Maritime Commission hereby gives notice that the following Ocean Transportation Intermediary licenses have been revoked pursuant to section 19 of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 U.S.C. Chapter 409) and the regulations of the Commission Jkt 211001 Date reissued ABAD Air, Inc., 2685 Northwest 105th Avenue, Miami, FL 33178 ........................ Cargozone, Inc., 1490 Beachey Drive, Carson, CA 90746 ................................... GAC International Transport, Inc., 320 Cantor Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036 .......... Time Definite Services, Inc., 2551 Allan Drive, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 ........ Sandra L. Kusumoto, Director, Bureau of Certification and Licensing. [FR Doc. E7–14911 Filed 7–31–07; 8:45 am] 20:12 Jul 31, 2007 Dated: July 27, 2007. Bryant L. VanBrakle, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–14917 Filed 7–31–07; 8:45 am] Name/address ................................................. ................................................. .................................................. .................................................. VerDate Aug<31>2005 Ocean Freight Forwarder—Ocean Transportation Intermediary Applicants: Marietha International Forwarding, LLC., 3501 North Causeway Blvd., Suite 324, Metairie, LA 70002. Officer: Marietha Barrett, Owner (Qualifying Individual). AIT International, LLC., 11835 South Ridgewood Circle, Houston, TX 77071. Officers: Owen Anderson, President, (Qualifying Individual) Nichelle Jones, CEO. Pacific Systems, Inc., 235 Vaness Drive, McDonough, GA 30253. Officers: Remigius Idaewor, CEO, (Qualifying Individual) Edith Idaewor, President. pertaining to the licensing of Ocean Transportation Intermediaries, 46 CFR part 515, effective on the corresponding date shown below: License Number: 020139NF. Name: Adora International Services, LLC dba; Adora Shipping Company. Address: 16809 FM 1485, Conroe, TX 77306. Date Revoked: July 6, 2007. Reason: Failed to maintain valid bonds. License Number: 016783N. Name: C & A Shipping, Inc. Address: 100 Menlo Park, Ste. 326, Edison, NJ 08827. Date Revoked: July 12, 2007. Reason: Failed to maintain a valid bond. PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 June 28, 2007. June 20, 2007. February 4, 2005. June 22, 2007. License Number: 017378N. Name: E.M.W. Freight Forwarding Corp. Address: 10300 Northwest 19th Street, Ste. 104, Miami, FL 33172. Date Revoked: July 15, 2007. Reason: Failed to maintain a valid bond. License Number: 018772NF. Name: Global Cargo Expediters Inc. Address: 1 Cross Island Plaza, Ste. 220, Rosedale, NY 11422. Date Revoked: June 20, 2007. Reason: Failed to maintain valid bonds. License Number: 017141N. Name: I.C.S. Customs Service, Inc. Address: 812 Thorndale, Bensenville, IL 60106. E:\FR\FM\01AUN1.SGM 01AUN1

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[EB Docket No. 07-143; FCC 07-125]


Pendleton C. Waugh, Charles M. Austin, and Jay R. Bishop, 
Preferred Communication Systems, Inc., Preferred Acquisitions, Inc.--
Order To Show Cause and Notice of Opportunity for Hearing

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This document commences a hearing proceeding by directing 
Preferred Communication Systems, Inc., Preferred Acquisitions, Inc., 
and their principals, to show cause why the wireless licenses held by 
these entities should not be revoked, and by designating those licenses 
for an evidentiary hearing on issues relating to the qualifications of 
Preferred Communication Systems, Inc., Preferred Acquisitions, Inc., 
and their principals, to be and remain Commission licensees.

DATES: Petitions by persons desiring to participate as a party in the 
hearing, pursuant to 47 CFR 1.223, may be filed no later August 31, 
2007. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for dates that named 
parties should file appearances.

ADDRESSES: Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, 
445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, and copies thereof shall be 
served on the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement 
Bureau, Room 4-C330.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary A. Oshinsky and Anjali K. Singh, 
Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau at (202) 418-
1420; and Jennifer A. Lewis, Assistant Chief, Investigations and 
Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau at (202) 418-1420.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's Order 
to Show Cause and Notice of Opportunity for Hearing, FCC 07-125, 
released July 20, 2007. The full text of the Order to Show Cause and 
Notice of Opportunity for Hearing (Order) is available for inspection 
and copying from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday or from 8 
a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday at the FCC Reference Information Center, 
Room CY-A257, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. The complete 
text may be purchased from the Commission's copy contractor, Best Copy 
and Printing, Inc. (BCPI), Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY-
B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone 202-488-5300, facsimile 202-488-
5563, or you may contact BCPI at its Web site: https://www.BCPIWEB.com. 
When ordering documents from BCPI, please provide the appropriate FCC 
document number, FCC 07-125. The Order is also available on the 
Internet at the Commission's Web site through its Electronic Document 
Management System (EDOCS): https://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/
SilverStream/Pages/edocs.html. Alternative formats are available to 
persons with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, 
audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer 
and Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), (202) 418-0432 
(tty).

Summary of the Order

    In the Order, the Commission commences a hearing proceeding to 
determine whether Pendleton C. Waugh (``Waugh''), Jay R. Bishop 
(``Bishop''), Charles M. Austin (``Austin''), and the entities they own 
and control, Preferred Communication Systems, Inc. (``PCSI''), and 
Preferred Acquisitions, Inc. (``PAI''), its wholly-owned subsidiary 
(collectively, ``Preferred''), licensee of certain wireless stations, 
are qualified to be and remain Commission licensees. Among other 
issues, the hearing proceeding will consider whether these parties: (1) 
Failed to disclose a real-party-in-interest and engaged in unauthorized 
transfers of control of

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Commission licenses; (2) misrepresented material facts to the 
Commission; (3) lacked candor in their dealings with the Commission; 
(4) failed to disclose the involvement of convicted felons in ownership 
and control of the licenses; (5) failed to file required forms and 
information and respond fully to Enforcement Bureau letters of inquiry; 
and (6) discontinued operation of certain licenses without prior 
Commission approval. Based on whether violations of the Commission's 
rules are found, the hearing proceeding will also determine whether 
forfeitures are to be issued and/or whether the subject licenses must 
be revoked.
    PCSI is the licensee of the following Specialized Mobile Radio 
(``SMR''), site-by-site stations, which are subject to the hearing: 
WPDU206 (Santurce, PR); WPDU210 (Santurce, PR); WPDU218 (Santurce, PR); 
WPDU222 (Santurce, PR); WPDU263 (Santurce, PR); WPDU266 (Santurce, PR); 
WPDU271 (Santurce, PR); WPDU275 (Santurce, PR); WPDU279 (Santurce, PR); 
WPDU287 (Santurce, PR); WPEF461 (Santurce, PR); WPEU434 (Santurce, PR); 
WPEX345 (Santurce, PR); WPEY418 (Santurce, PR); WPEY419 (Santurce, PR); 
WPEY421 (Santurce, PR); WPEY422 (Santurce, PR); WPEY423 (Santurce, PR); 
WPEY424 (Santurce, PR); WPEY425 (Santurce, PR); WPEY427 (Santurce, PR); 
WPEY429 (Santurce, PR); WPEY430 (Santurce, PR); WPEY431 (Santurce, PR); 
WPEY432 (Santurce, PR); WPEY445 (Santurce, PR); WPEY446 (San Juan, PR); 
WPEY447 (Santurce, PR); WPEY448 (Santurce, PR); WPEY450 (Santurce, PR); 
WPEY451 (Santurce, PR); WPEZ750 (Santurce, PR); WPFA265 (San Juan, PR); 
WPFA266 (Santurce, PR); WPFA268 (Santurce, PR); WPFA269 (Santurce, PR); 
WPFA270 (Santurce, PR); WPFA273 (Santurce, PR); WPFA278 (Santurce, PR); 
WPFA280 (Santurce, PR); WPFD607 (Santurce, PR); WPFD808 (Santurce, PR); 
WPFD809 (Santurce, PR); WPFD810 (Santurce, PR); WPFD811 (Santurce, PR); 
WPFD812 (Santurce, PR); WPFE472 (Santurce, PR); WPFE934 (Cayey, PR); 
WPFG589 (no ULS address; coordinates 18-16-08.8 N, 066-04-00.5 W); 
WPFG599 (Caguas, PR); WPFM597 (Cayey, PR); WPFM600 (San Juan, PR); 
WPFN354 (Aguada, PR); WPFN600 (Anasco, PR); WPFN636 (Anasco, PR); 
WPFN725 (Anasco, PR); WPFQ293 (Charlotte Amalie, VI); WPFS846 (Saint 
Croix, VI); WPFS856 (Saint Croix, VI); WPFT334 (Saint Croix, VI); 
WPFT335 (Saint Croix, VI); WPFT335 (Aguada, PR); WPFT356 (Aguada, PR); 
WPFT357 (Saint Croix, VI); WPFT369 (Charlotte Amalie, VI); WPFT416 
(Charlotte Amalie, VI); WPFT417 (Saint Croix, VI); WPFT968 (Charlotte 
Amalie, VI); WPFV692 (Charlotte Amalie, VI); WPFV884 (Mayaguez, PR); 
WPFX997 (Mayaguez, PR); WPFZ805 (Mayaguez, PR); WPFZ806 (Mayaguez, PR); 
WPFZ807 (Mayaguez, PR); WPFZ808 (Mayaguez, PR); WPGD852 (Mayaguez, PR); 
and WPGD855 (Mayaguez, PR).
    Preferred Acquisitions, Inc., is the licensee of the following SMR 
Economic Area (``EA'') stations, which are subject to the hearing: 
WPRQ941 (BEA013--Washington-Baltimore, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA); WPRQ942 
(BEA015--Richmond-Petersburg, VA); WPRQ943 (BEA016--Staunton, VA-WV); 
WPRQ944 (BEA017--Roanoke, VA-NC-WV); WPRQ945 (BEA048--Charleston, WV-
KY-OH); WPRQ946 (BEA164--Sacramento-Yolo, CA); WPRQ947 (BEA165--
Redding, CA-OR); WPRQ948 (BEA174--Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin 
Islands); WPRQ949 (BEA016--Staunton, VA-WV); WPRQ950 (BEA017--Roanoke, 
VA-NC-WV); WPRQ951 (BEA048--Charleston, WV-KY-OH); WPRQ952 (BEA162--
Fresno, CA); WPRQ953 (BEA165--Redding, CA-OR); WPRQ954 (BEA174--Puerto 
Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands); WPRQ955 (BEA016--Staunton, VA-WV); 
WPRQ956 (BEA017--Roanoke, VA-NC-WV); WPRQ957 (BEA048--Charleston, WV-
KY-OH); WPRQ958 (BEA162--Fresno, CA); WPRQ959 (BEA163--San Francisco-
Oakland-San Jose, CA); WPRQ960 (BEA164--Sacramento-Yolo, CA); WPRQ961 
(BEA165--Redding, CA-OR); WPRQ962 (BEA174--Puerto Rico and the U.S. 
Virgin Islands); WPRQ963 (BEA013--Washington-Baltimore, DC-MD-VA-WV-
PA); WPRQ964 (BEA015--Richmond-Petersburg, VA); WPRQ965 (BEA016--
Staunton, VA-WV); WPRQ966 (BEA017--Roanoke, VA-NC-WV); WPRQ967 
(BEA174--Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands); WPRQ968 (BEA013--
Washington-Baltimore, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA); WPRQ969 (BEA015--Richmond-
Petersburg, VA); WPRQ970 (BEA016--Staunton, VA-WV); WPRQ971 (BEA017--
Roanoke, VA-NC-WV); WPRQ972 (BEA174--Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin 
Islands); WPRQ973 (BEA013--Washington-Baltimore, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA); 
WPRQ974 (BEA015--Richmond-Petersburg, VA); WPRQ975 (BEA016--Staunton, 
VA-WV); WPRQ976 (BEA017--Roanoke, VA-NC-WV); WPRQ977 (BEA162--Fresno, 
CA); and WPRQ978 (BEA164--Sacramento-Yolo, CA).
    The Commission received information that alleged, among other 
things, that PCSI had transferred control over its licenses to Waugh, a 
convicted felon, and that Waugh was in control of PCSI's and PAI's 
licenses. The Commission directed two letters of inquiry to PCSI. 
During the course of the investigation, the Commission discovered that 
PCSI, PAI, Austin, Waugh, and Bishop may have engaged in additional 
violations of the Commission's rules. For example, it appeared that 
PCSI may have also transferred ownership interests to Bishop, another 
convicted felon. Additionally, it appeared that PCSI and PAI may have 
misrepresented information concerning their ownership status and PAI's 
operational readiness. Further, it appeared that PCSI failed to respond 
fully to the Commission's second letter of inquiry and that PAI failed 
to update the Commission concerning material changes in its operational 
readiness. The Commission determined that Waugh's and Bishop's felony 
convictions and potential ownership interest in and control over PCSI 
and PAI raise a substantial and material question of fact as to the 
qualifications of PCSI, PAI, and their principals to be and to remain 
Commission licensees, and may warrant revocation of PCSI's and PAI's 
licenses. Thus, pursuant to sections 312(a) and 312(c) of the 
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 312(a) and (c) and 
section 1.91 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 1.91, the Order directs 
PCSI, PAI, Waugh, Austin, and Bishop to show cause why the PCSI's and 
PAI's licenses should not be revoked, based upon the following issues: 
(1) Whether Pendleton C. Waugh was an undisclosed real party in 
interest in filings before the Commission, in willful and/or repeated 
violation of section 1.2112 of the Commission's Rules, 47 CFR 1.2112; 
(2) whether Preferred Communication Systems, Inc. (``PCSI''), engaged 
in an unauthorized transfer of control, in willful and/or repeated 
violation of section 310(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as 
amended (the ``Act''), 47 U.S.C. 310(d); (3) whether PCSI and/or 
Preferred Acquisitions Inc. (``PAI'') misrepresented material facts to, 
and/or lacked candor in its dealings, with the Commission, in willful 
and/or repeated violation of section 1.17 of the Commission's Rules, 47 
CFR 1.17; (4) the effect of Pendleton C. Waugh's and Jay R. Bishop's 
felony convictions on their qualifications and those of PCSI and PAI to 
be and remain Commission licensees; (5) whether PCSI and/or PAI failed 
to maintain the continuing accuracy of filings pending before the 
Commission in willful and/or repeated violation of section 1.65 of the

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Commission's Rules, 47 CFR 1.65; (6) whether PCSI failed to respond 
fully and completely to official requests for information from the 
Commission, in willful and/or repeated violation of section 308(b) of 
the Act, 47 U.S.C. 308(b); (7) whether, in fact, PCSI discontinued 
operation of its licenses for more than one year, pursuant to section 
90.157 of the Commission's Rules, 47 CFR 90.157; (8) in light of the 
evidence adduced pursuant to the foregoing issues, whether the 
captioned individuals and/or entities are qualified to be and remain 
Commission licensees; and (9) in light of the evidence adduced pursuant 
to the foregoing issue, whether the referenced authorizations should be 
revoked.
    The hearing will also consider whether, in light of the findings on 
the above issues, forfeitures shall be issued in an amount not to 
exceed $5,280,000.
    Copies of the Order to Show Cause and Notice of Opportunity for 
Hearing are being sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to 
Austin, PCSI, PAI, their counsel of record, Charles J. Ryan, III, 
Waugh, and Bishop. To avail themselves of the opportunity to be heard, 
Preferred Communication Systems, Inc., Preferred Acquisitions, Inc., 
Pendleton C. Waugh, Charles M. Austin, and Jay R. Bishop, pursuant to 
section 1.91(c) and section 1.221 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 
1.91(c) and 47 CFR 1.221, in person or by their attorneys, must within 
30 days of the Commission's release of this Order, file in triplicate a 
written notice of appearance stating an intention to appear on the date 
fixed for the hearing and present evidence on the issues specified in 
this Order.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E7-14876 Filed 7-31-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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