Federal Communications Commission DA 07-3047 1 Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Application for Review of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC ) ) ) ) DA 07-1946 ORDER Adopted: July 5, 2007 Released: July 6, 2007 By the Senior Deputy Bureau Chief, Media Bureau: 1. On May, 3, 2007, the Media Bureau released an Order denying Clarity Media’s (Clarity) request for waiver of the CARS rules to operate CARS stations at Flying J travel Plazas.1 2. On June 4, 2007, Clarity and the KlaasKids Foundation both filed Applications for Review of the Bureau’s Order.2 Clarity filed a Motion for Extension of Time to extend the date for which replies to the opposition are due by 45 days based on a permit-but-disclose ex parte meeting in which Commission representatives suggested that Clarity further explore other options for their proposed distributed video service.3 Clarity requests the 45 day extension to allow time to further explore the suggested frequency band. Clarity states that they have received the consent for the extension of time from all interested parties.4 3. It is the policy of the Commission that extensions of time are not routinely granted.5 Such extensions may be warranted when, among other things, new technological developments occur, or when it will promote resolution of the issues in contention. In the instant proceeding, we note that it is beneficial to all interested parties and the public for Clarity to explore alternate methods for delivering its proposed service. 1 Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC To Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas. DA 07- 1946. Rel. May 3, 2007. 2 Application for Review, Clarity Media Systems LLC, June 4, 2007. Application for Review, KlaasKids Foundation, June 4, 2007. 3 Consent Motion for Extension of Time, Clarity Media Systems LLC, July 2, 2007. 4 SBE, ABC, and MSTV all filed oppositions to Clarity’s Application for Review and have consented to Clarity’s request for an extension of time. 5 47 C.F.R. § 1.46(a). Federal Communications Commission DA 07-3047 2 4. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to authority found in section 4(i) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. § 154(i), and sections 0.61, 0.283 and 1.46 of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.61, 0.283 & 1.46, Clarity’s Motion for Extension of Time IS GRANTED to establish a new reply deadline of August 20, 2007. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Roy J. Stewart Senior Deputy Bureau Chief Media Bureau