PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 445 12th STREET S.W. WASHINGTON D.C. 20554 News media information 202-418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202-418-2830; Internet: http://www.fcc.gov (or ftp.fcc.gov) TTY (202) 418-2555 Friday February 16, 2007SAT-00419 Report No. Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION The applications listed below have been found, upon initial review, to be acceptable for filing. The Commission reserves the right to return any of the applications if, upon further examination, it is determined the application is not in conformance with the Commission's rules or its policies. Consideration of each satellite application in this Public Notice may depend on the Commission's action on another satellite application earlier in the queue. Petitions, oppositions and other pleadings filed in response to this notice should conform to Section 25.154 of the Commission's rules, unless otherwise noted. 47 C.F.R. § 25.154. SAT-STA-20061107-00131 E Special Temporary Authority 11/07/2006 20:09:02:56600Date Filed: Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. On November 7, 2006, Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. ("Sirius") filed a request for special temporary authority (STA) to operate four satellite digital audio radio service (SDARS) terrestrial repeaters in Alaska and in Hawaii with power levels below 2000 watts. The repeaters would operate at the locations, and with the technical characteristics, set forth in Sirius' application. Sirius states that grant of its STA request is necessary to allow it to provide high quality commercial SDARS programming in Alaska and Hawaii. Sirius also states that the terrestrial repeaters will be used to overcome the effects of satellite signal blockage and multipath interference. This application has been designated "permit-but-disclose" for the purposes of the Commission's rules governing ex parte communications. See Policy Branch Information: Actions Taken, Report SAT-00409, DA 06-2575 (released December 22, 2006). SAT-STA-20061207-00145 E Special Temporary Authority 12/07/2006 17:20:24:25300Date Filed: Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. On December 17, 2006, Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. (Sirius) filed a request for special temporary authority (STA) for a period of 180 days to operate 15 new satellite digital audio radio service (SDARS) terrestrial repeaters with power levels at or below 2 kilowatts. The repeaters would operate at the locations, and with the technical characteristics, set forth in Sirius' application. Sirius states that grant of its STA request will serve the public interest by providing high quality radio signals to areas that have limited radio service, continuous radio coverage for individuals on long-distance trips, and diverse program formats, including educational, ethnic and religious programming. In particular, Sirius states that grant of its application will help ensure that these benefits can be experienced nationwide. Page 1 of 2 For more information concerning this Notice, contact the Satellite Division at 202-418-0719; TTY 202-418-2555. Page 2 of 2