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 DA No. 09-17 Friday January 9, 2009SAT-00572 Report No. Actions Taken POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION The Commission, by its International Bureau, took the following actions pursuant to delegated authority. The effective date of these actions is the release date of this Notice, except where an effective date is specified. For more information concerning this Notice, contact the Satellite Division at 202-418-0719; TTY 202-418-2555. S2781SAT-LOI-20081223-00237 E Effective Date: 12/23/2008Withdrawn Letter of Intent New Skies Satellites, B.V. Nature of Service: Fixed Satellite Service S2658SAT-STA-20081003-00201 E Effective Date: 01/07/2009Grant of Authority Special Temporary Authority EchoStar Satellite Operating L.L.C. On January 7, 2009, the Satellite Policy Branch granted, with conditions, the request of EchoStar Satellite Operating L.L.C. (EchoStar) for special temporary authority to conduct telemetry, tracking, and command communications related to the relocation of the EchoStar 5 satellite from its current position at the 129° W.L. orbital location to the 148° W.L. orbital location. EchoStar's authority is for a period of 60 days commencing on January 15, 2009. This action is without prejudice to any action on IBFS File Nos. SAT-A/O-20081003-00215 and SAT-MOD-20080825-00158. Page 1 of 1