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2002 Headlines

12/31/02
FCC Releases Ninth Annual Report on Competition in Video Markets.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat

12/31/02
FCC Announces Rechartering of Consumer Advisory Committee, Formerly Known as the Consumer/Disability Telecommunications Advisory Committee; Requests Applications for Membership on CAC.
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12/31/02
Review of Regulatory requirements for Incumbent LEC Broadband Telecommunications Services.
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12/26/02
FCC & Two Wireline Carriers Enter Into Consent Decree Regarding Deceptive Marketing Practices – NOS and ANI to Pay $1 Million.
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Order: Word | Acrobat

12/23/02
Section 272 Sunsets for Verizon in New York State by Operation of Law on December 23, 2002 Pursuant to Section 272 (F)(1).
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat

12/23/02
FCC Authorizes Qwest to Provide Long Distance Service in Nine States.
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Order: Word | Acrobat

12/20/02
Facilitating the Provision of Spectrum-Based Services to Rural Areas and Promoting Opportunities for Rural Telephone Companies to Provide Spectrum-Based Services.
Notice of Inquiry: Word | Acrobat

12/20/02
WTB Seeks Comment on OnStar Petition for Declaratory Ruling Regarding the Applicability of the FCC's E911 Phase II Requirements for Wireless "Handsets" to In-Vehicle, Embedded Telematics Units.
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12/20/02
Revision of the FCC's Rules to Ensure Compatibility with E911 Emercency Calling Systems.
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Word

12/20/02
Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices Below 900 MHz and in the 3 GHz Band.
Notice of Inquiry: Word | Acrobat

12/20/02
FCC Grants Pacific Bell's and SBC's Application for Authorization Under Section 271 of the Act to Provide In-region, InterLATA Services in the State of California.
Order: Acrobat

12/19/02
FCC Authorizes BellSouth to Provide Long Distance Service in Florida and Tennessee.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Acrobat

12/19/02
Statement of Chairman Powell Regarding Cable-Consumer Electronics Agreement on "Plug and Play".
Statement: Word

12/19/02
Abernathy Applauds Cable and Consumer Electronic Industries for Working Together Toward Offering "Plug and Play" Digital TV Sets to Consumers.
Statement: Word

12/19/02
WorldCom's Motion for Extension of Time regarding RM-10613 Office of Communication of the United Church of Christ, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking.
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12/17/02
FCC Releases Data on High-speed Services for Internet Access.
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12/13/02
Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service; 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review-Streamlined Contributor Reporting Requirements Associated with Administration of Telecommuications Relay Service.
Order: Word

12/13/02
FCC Adopts Interim Measures to Maintain Universal Service Fund.
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12/11/02
FCC Begins Inquiry Regarding Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices.
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Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat

12/11/02
FCC Issues Notice Seeking Data for its Eighth Annual CMRS Competition Report.
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Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

12/11/02
FCC Seeks Comment on the Scope of its Enhanced 911 Rules.
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12/11/02
FCC Asks for Information on Wireless Services in Rural Areas.
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Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat

12/11/02
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Releases Report on the Prevention of Wireless Unintentional 911 Calls.
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Staff Report: Word | Acrobat

12/11/02
Changes on FCC Spectrum Policy Task Force Announced.
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12/11/02
Abernathy Announces Hiring of Jennifer A. Manner.
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12/10/02
Chairman Powell and Assistant Secretary Victory Meet to Plan and Coordinate Spectrum Policy.
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Photograph from Meeting: Photo

12/9/02
Commission Releases Data on Local Telephone Competition.
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12/6/02
Homeland Security: Communications Industry Considers Measures to Protect Nation's Communications Services Against Attack.
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12/5/02
NOTICE: Due to equipment problems, no incoming e-mail was received at the FCC between 7:30 p.m. and 11:50 p.m. EST on Thursday December 5th. Anyone who sent e-mail to the FCC during that time was not notified that the message was not delivered. Those messages will have to be resent. This effects e-mail filings in all Dockets, including Docket 02-230.

12/4/02
FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting Wednesday, December 11, 2002.

12/4/02
Chairman Powell Announces Public Hearing in Richmond, VA on Media Ownership.
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12/4/02
Commissioner Copps Welcomes First Hearing on Media Concentration.
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12/4/02
Verizon's Motion to Remove Merger Conditions Relating to Genuity - CC Docket No. 98-184.
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12/4/02
Media Bureau Releases Additional Data Set for Media Ownership Study.
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12/4/02
In the Matter of Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2001.
Order: Word | Acrobat

12/3/02
Jonathan S. Adelstein Sworn in as FCC Commissioner.
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Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Photograph from Swearing-in Ceremony: Photo

12/3/02
Statement of Commissioner Jonathan S. Adelstein on Taking Oath of Office
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12/3/02
FCC Commissioner Adelstein Announces Staff Appointments.
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11/26/02
Homeland Security: Protecting the Nation's Communications Network Against Attack Tops Agenda for Upcoming National Reliability and Interoperability Council Meeting December 6, 2002
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11/26/02
Technological Advisory Council to Hold Meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2002 at 10:00 a.m.
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11/25/02
Commission Seeks Comment on Spectrum Policy Task Force Report.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

11/22/02
Network Reliability and Interoperability Council to Hold Meeting on Friday, December 6, 2002, at 10:00 a.m.
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11/21/02
Commissioner Michael J. Copps Calls for Re-Examination of FCC's Indecency Definition, Analysis of Link between Media Consolidation and "Race to the Bottom".
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11/20/02
FCC Releases Broadcast and Cable Equal Employment Opportunity Rules and Policies.
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11/15/02
Amendment of Part 2 the Commission's Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHZ for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, Including Third Generation Wireless Systems.
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11/15/02
Amendment of the Commission's Rules Regarding Dedicated Short-Range Communication Services in the 5.850-5.925 GHz Band (5.9 GHz Band).
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11/15/02
Press Statement of Commissioner Michael J. Copps on Senate Confirmation of Jonathan Adelstein.
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11/15/02
FCC'S Office of Plans and Policy Releases Study Proposing a Rapid Transition to Market Allocation of Spectrum.
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Working Paper: Acrobat
Spectrum Chart: Acrobat

11/15/02
Spectrum Policy Task Force Releases Report Setting Forth Recommendations for Spectrum Policy Reform.
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11/14/02
Applications for Consent to the Transfer of Control of Licenses from Comcast Corporation. and AT&T Corp, Transferors, to AT&T Comcast Corp., Transferee.
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11/14/02
FCC Adopts Order Granting Relief to Eligible Auction No. 35 Bidders.
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Order: Text | Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat

11/14/02
ALERT : The Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) is Once Again Fully Operational. Thank You for Your Patience.

11/13/02
FCC Grants Conditioned Approval of AT&T-Comcast Merger
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Powell Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Kenneth Ferree's Press Conference.

11/7/02
FCC Establishes New EEO Rules and Policies for Broadcasters and MVPDS
News Release: Text | Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat

11/7/02
Spectrum Policy Task Force Presents Recommendations for Spectrum Policy Reform
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Chairman Powell's Press Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Commissioner Copps' Press Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat

11/7/02
FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed Licensing and Service Rules in the 5.9 GHz Band for Dedicated Short-Range Communications in the Intelligent Transportation Systems Radio Service.
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11/7/02
FCC Allocates Spectrum for Advanced Wireless Services and Proposes Licensing and Service Rules.
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Powell Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat

11/7/02
Abernathy Promotes Brill, Appoints Groves to Her Staff
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11/6/02
Commission Denies Request for Production of Documents in AT&T-Comcast Merger Proceeding, FCC 02-301.
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11/5/02
FCC's Media Bureau Adopts Procedures for Public Access to Data Underlying Media Ownership Studies and Extends Comment Deadlines for 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review of Commission's Media Ownership Rules.
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Protective Order: Text | Word | Acrobat
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Commissioner Copps' Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat


10/31/02
FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting Thursday, November 7, 2002.

10/30/02
"Broadband Migration III: New Directions in Wireless Policy," Chairman Powell's Remarks at the Silicon Flatirons Telecommunications Program University of Colorado at Boulder.

10/30/02
FCC Authorizes Verizon to Provide Long Distance Service in Virginia.
News Release: Text | Word | Acrobat
Order: Text | Word | Acrobat

10/25/02
COMSAT and Intelsat Transfer.
Order: Word
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Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

10/25/02
In the Matter of Telecommunications Relay Services and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Fifth Report and Order.
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10/22/02
FCC Staff Releases Report: "Measured Emissions Data for Use in Evaluating the Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Emissions Limits in the Frequency Bands Used by the Global Positioning System (GPS).
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Report: Text | Word | Acrobat

10/22/02
"Digital Television: The Time is Now," Chairman Powell's Remarks at the Association for Maximum Television DTV Update Conference.

10/18/02
Full Text of EchoStar-DirecTV Merger Application Hearing Designation Order:
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10/17/02
Application of Network Nonduplication, Syndicated Exclusivity and Sports Blackout Rules Pursuant to Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999.
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10/16/02
Statement of Chairman Powell on Senator McCain's Telecommunications Ownership Diversification Initiative.
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10/16/02
P. June Taylor to Serve as Chief of Staff for the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau.
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10/16/02
Barbara J. Douglas Named Director, FCC Office of Workplace Diversity.
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10/15/02
Next Meeting of the Consumer/Disability Telecommunications Advisory Committee Set For November 8, 2002.
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10/11/02
Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and Their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcast Service.
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IBOC FM Transmission Specification: Text | Word | Acrobat
IBOC AM Transmission Specification: Text | Word | Acrobat

10/10/02
FCC Declines to Approve EchoStar-DirecTV Merger.
News Release: Text | Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Martin Press Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Martin Separate Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Press Conference: Audio/Video

10/10/02
FCC Begins Review of Policies on International Calling to Achieve Greater Consumer Benefits.
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10/10/02
FCC Enforcement Bureau Reports on Major Accomplishments in Observing Its Third Anniversary.
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10/10/02
FCC Selects Digital Radio Technology.
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Abernathy & Martin Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat

10/10/02
Deletion of Agenda Item from October 10th Open Meeting.
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10/9/02
FCC Fines SBC Communications, Inc. $6 Million for Violations of Commission Merger Condition.
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Powell Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Order: Text | Word | Acrobat

10/9/02
FCC and AT&T Wireless Enter into $2,000,000 Consent Decree Regarding E911 Rules.
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Powell Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Order: Text | Word | Acrobat

10/8/02
Commission Releases Agenda for Public Forum on Rights-of-Way Issues.
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10/8/02
Presentations From the FCC En Banc Hearing on Steps Toward Recovery in the Telecommunications Industry.

10/3/02
FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting Thursday, October 10, 2002.

10/2/02
Remarks of Michael K. Powell, Chairman, FCC, at the Goldman Sachs Communicopia XI Conference, New York, NY.
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10/1/02
FCC Releases Twelve Studies on Current Media Marketplace: Research Represents Critical First Step in FCC’s Fact Finding Mission.
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Public Notice: Text | Word | Acrobat
Studies: Titles, Authors and Links to All 12 Studies...


9/30/02
FCC to Convene En Banc Hearing October 7th on Steps Toward Recovery in the Telecommunications Industry.
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Public Notice: Text | Word | Acrobat

9/26/02
The Commission Seeks Public Comment in the 2002 Biennial Review of Telecommunications Regulations Within the Purview of the following Bureaus and Offices:
International Bureau: Word | Acrobat
Wireline Competition Bureau: Word | Acrobat
Office of Engineering and Technology: Word | Acrobat
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau: Word | Acrobat
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau: Word | Acrobat

9/26/02
Application by Verizon New England Inc., Verizon Delaware Inc., Bell Atlantic Communications, Inc. to Provide In-Region, InterLATA Services in New Hampshire and Delaware.
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9/26/02
Media Security and Reliability Council Meeting on Wednesday, November 6, 10:00 a.m.
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9/24/02
FCC Commissioner Michael J. Copps Calls for National Discussion of Ethics in Government and Consolidation in the Media; Seeks Further Action on the Public Interest Obligations of Digital TV Broadcasters.
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Speech: Text | Acrobat

9/24/02
2002 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Reveiw of the Commission's Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
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News Release: Text | Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat

9/23/02
FCC Proposes Over $6.5 Million in Total Fines Against Two Carriers for Violations of Consumer Disclosure Requirements.
News Release: Text | Word | Acrobat
Notice - ASC Telecom, Inc. d/b/a Alternatel: Text | Word | Acrobat
Notice - One Call Communications, Inc. d/b/a Opticom: Text | Word | Acrobat

9/18/02
FCC Website Ranked First In Federal Government.
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9/18/02
Federal Communications Commission Authorizes Bellsouth to Provide Long Distance Service in Five States.
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9/18/02
Whitehall Enterprises, Inc., Assignor and Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc., Assignee, for consent to assignment of license of WAAM(AM), Ann Arbor, MI.
Order: Text | Acrobat

9/18/02
In the Matter of Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.
NPRM: Text | Word | Acrobat

9/16/02
Tutorial on Free Space Optical Communications on October 3, 2002 in the Commission Meeting Room.
Public Notice: Text | Word | Acrobat

9/13/02
Communications Industry Adopts Measures to Improve Emergency Preparedness of Nation’s Telecommunications Service.
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9/12/02
FCC Reopens the Reference Information Center to the Public
Public Notice: Text | Word | Acrobat

9/12/02
Commission Seeks Comment on Disposition of Down Payments and Pending Applications for Licenses Won During Auction No. 35 for Spectrum Formerly Licensed to Nextwave Personal Communications Inc.
Public Notice: Text | Word | Acrobat

9/12/02
FCC Initiates Third Biennial Review of Broadcast Ownership Rules
News Release: Text | Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
NPRM: Text | Acrobat

9/12/02
FCC Seeks Comments on Updating Telemarketing Rules
News Release: Text | Word | Acrobat
NPRM: Text | Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat

9/12/02
Peter Tenhula Named Co-Director of FCC Spectrum Policy Task Force.
News Release: Text | Word | Acrobat

9/12/02
Bryan Tramont Appointed Senior Legal Advisor to FCC Chairman Michael Powell.
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9/10/02
Statement of FCC Chairman Michael Powell on Withdrawal of Qwest's Multi-State 271 Applications.
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9/10/02
FCC to Adjust Application Processing Fees, Effective September 10, 2002.
News Release 7/15/02: Text | Word | Acrobat

9/5/02
FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting Thursday, September 12, 2002.

9/5/02
FCC Convenes Federal-State Joint Conference on Regulatory Accounting Issues.
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Press Statement of Chairman Powell: Word | Acrobat
Order: Text | Word | Acrobat


8/28/02
Review of Part 15 and other Parts of the Commission's Rules.
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Martin Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Order: Text | Word | Acrobat

8/26/02
Network Reliability & Interoperability Council to Hold Meeting on September 13, 2002 at 10:00 A.M. in the Commission Meeting Room.
Public Notice: Text | Word | Acrobat
Agenda

8/26/02
Technological Advisory Council to Hold Meeting on September 18, 2002 at 10:00 A.M. in the Commission Meeting Room.
Public Notice: Text | Word | Acrobat
Agenda

8/22/02
Statement of FCC Chairman Michael Powell on FCC Investigation of WNEW-FM.
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Letter of Inquiry & Complaint Letter: Acrobat

8/20/02
Commissioner Copps Statement on Accounting Issues.
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8/19/02
Qwest Communications Chairman and CEO Richard C. Notebaert Assumes Chair of Network Reliability and Interoperability Council.
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8/19/02
Commissioner Copps Statement on Complaints Received Regarding Radio Broadcast of Sex Act in St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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8/9/02
Chairman Powell Outlines Critical Elements of Future Spectrum Policy.
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8/9/02
FCC Explores Digital Broadcast Copy Protection.
News Release: Text | Word | Acrobat
FCC 02-231: Text | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat

8/9/02
FCC Introduces Phase-In Plan for DTV Tuners.
News Release: Text | Word | Acrobat
FCC 02-230: Text | Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat

8/8/02
FCC Streamlines Part 22 of its Rules: Eliminates Analog Service Requirement After Five-Year Transition Period.
News Release: Text | Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat

8/5/02
FCC's Fee Filer Available for Online Submission of Fiscal Year 2002 Regulatory Fees and Data.
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Fee Filer Web Page

8/2/02
Spectrum Policy Task Force Announces Panelists for the August 9th Public Workshop on Spectrum Rights and Responsibilities.
Public Notice: Text | Word | Acrobat

8/1/02
FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting Thursday, August 8, 2002.


7/31/02
Spectrum Policy Task Force Announces Panelists for the August 5th Public Workshop on Spectrum Efficiency
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

7/30/02
Chairman Powell's Testimony to Senate Commerce Committee: "Six Critical Steps for Telecom Industry Recovery".
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Testimony: Text | Acrobat
Attachment A: July 26 Consumer Bulletin
Attachment B: Pyramid Chart on Six Critical Steps

7/26/02
Verizon Wireless' Petition for Partial Forbearance from the Commercial Mobile Radio Services Number Portability Obligation and Telephone Number Portability.
Order: Text | Word | Acrobat

7/26/02
Spectrum Policy Task Force Announces Panelists for the August 1st Public Workshop on Unlicensed Spectrum and Experimental Licenses and the August 2nd Public Workshop on Interference Protection.
Public Notice: Text | Word | Acrobat

7/26/02
FCC Assures WorldCom Customers Concerning Continuation of Phone Service.
Consumer Bulletin: Text | Word | Acrobat

7/26/02
FCC Seeks Comment on the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's Report "An Assessment of the Viability of Accommodating Advanced Mobile Wireless (3G) Systems in the 1710-1770 MHz and 2110-2170 MHz Bands. Comments Due: 08/08/2002.
Public Notice: Text | Word | Acrobat

7/26/02
Revisions of the Commission's Rules to Ensure Compatibility with Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems: Phase II Compliance Deadlines for Non-Nationwide CMRS Carriers.
Order: Text | Word | Acrobat

7/25/02
Customer Proprietary Network Information.
Third Report & Order and 3rd Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Text | Word | Acrobat

7/24/02
Request by Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association to Commence Rulemaking to Establish Fair Location Information Practices.
Order: Text | Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Text | Acrobat

7/23/02
FCC Releases Data on High-Speed Services for Internet Access.
News Release: Text | Word | Acrobat

7/23/02
Statement by Chairman Powell on Spectrum Allocation for 3G Services.
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7/23/02
FCC Releases Data on Local Telephone Competition.
News Release: Text | Word | Acrobat

7/22/02
Letter from Chairman Powell to WorldCom.

7/21/02
Statement by Chairman Powell on WorldCom Bankruptcy Filing.
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7/18/02
Statement by Chairman Powell on FCC and the WorldCom situation, Press Briefing July 16, 2002.

7/18/02
Review of Part 15 and other Parts of the Commission's Rules.
First Report and Order: Text | Word | Acrobat

7/18/02
Commission Grants Dereservation Petition of WQED Pittsburgh Noncommercial Educational Station WQEX(TV).
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7/16/02
Letters from Chairman Powell to Congressman Ed Markey Regarding WorldCom.

7/16/02
FCC Extends Wireless Local Number Portability Deadline by 1 Year to November 24, 2003.
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Abernathy Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Martin Press Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat

7/16/02
FCC Adopts Rules Resolving How Phone Companies Share and Market Customer Information.
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Powell Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Abernathy Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat

7/16/02
FCC Implements Migration Path to Promote the Efficient Use of Spectrum in the 700 MHz Public Safety Band.
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7/16/02
Christopher Libertelli Appointed Legal Advisor to FCC Chairman Michael Powell.
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7/16/02
Kyle Dixon Named Deputy Bureau Chief in the Media Bureau and Special Counsel to the Chairman on Broadband Policy.
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7/16/02
Simon Wilkie Named FCC Chief Economist.
News Release: Text | Word | Acrobat

7/12/02
Chairman Michael K. Powell Responds to CE Industry's Failure to Make Real Commitments on DTV Tuners.
News Release: Text | Word | Acrobat

7/12/02
OET Establishes Waiver Process to Permit Existing Ultra Wideband Devices to Continue Operation.
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Order: Text | Word | Acrobat

7/12/02
In the matter of Petitions for Reconsideration of the Second Memorandum Opinion and Order, Service Rules for the 746-764 and 776-794 MHz Bands and Revisions to Part 27 of the Commission's Rules.
Order: Text | Word | Acrobat

7/11/02
Statement by FCC Chairman Michael K. Powell: DTV Plan Update -- Progress For Consumers
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Industry Letters: Acrobat

7/10/02
Youngstown Radio License, LLC (Youngstown) and Citicasters Licenses, Inc. (Citicasters).
Hearing Designation Order: Text | Word | Acrobat

7/10/02
Sheldon Broadcasting, Ltd. (Sheldon), Assignor and Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc. (Clear Channel), Assignee.
Hearing Designation Order: Text | Word | Acrobat

7/10/02
Mountain Wireless, Inc., Assignor and Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc., Assignee, for consent to assignment of licenses of WSKW(AM) and WHQO(FM), Skowhegan, Maine.
Hearing Designation Order: Text | Word | Acrobat

7/10/02
The Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service Recommended Decision Regarding the Definition of Services Supported by Universal Service.
Recommended Decision: Text | Word | Acrobat

7/10/02
Spectrum Policy Task Force Announces Public Workshops on Issues Related to Commission's Spectrum Policies.
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7/9/02
FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2002.

7/9/02
Chairman Powell Appointed to President Bush's Corporate Fraud Task Force
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7/3/02
Office of Plans & Policy AND Media Bureau Release Revised Data Set Involving Experimental Economics Study Examining Horizontal Concentration in the Cable Industry
Public Notice: Text | Word | Acrobat
Working Paper: Text | Word | Acrobat
Attachment 1: Excel | Acrobat
Attachment 2: Excel | Acrobat
Attachment 3: Excel | Acrobat

7/1/02
FCC Chairman Michael Powell Today Commences 2nd Term as FCC Commissioner
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7/1/02
Public Invited to Review Draft Strategic Plan.
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Strategic Plan Home Page


6/26/02
Statement by FCC Chairman Michael K. Powell Concerning WorldCom Developments
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6/24/02
FCC Authorizes Verzion to Provide Long Distance Service in New Jersey
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Order: Text | Word | Acrobat
Attachment: Text | Word | Acrobat
Copps' Statement: Text | Acrobat

6/20/02
FCC Announces Panelists for En Banc Hearing on Broadcast and Cable Equal Employment Opportunity Rules set for Monday, June 24, 2002, 10:00 A.M.
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6/20/02
In the Matter of Application of Bellsouth Corporation Pursuant to Section 271 of The Telecommunications Act of 1996 to Provide In-Region, Interlata Services in Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina.
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Public Notice Requesting Comments: Text | Word | Acrobat

6/20/02
FCC Proposes $1,200,000 Fine Against WEBNET for Slamming Violations.
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6/19/02
FCC Authorizes Verizon to Provide Long Distance Service in Maine.
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6/19/02
FCC Orders Hearing into Apparent Violations of TRS Requirements by the Publix Companies.
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6/13/02
FCC Resolves Issue of Unused Funds From Universal Service Program.
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Commissioner Copps' Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Commissioner Martin's Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat

6/13/02
FCC Initiates Proceeding to Promote Commercial Development of Spectrum in the 71-76 GHZ, 81-86 GHz and 92-95 GHz Bands.
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Commissioner Abernathy's Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Commissioner Copps' Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
Commissioner Martin's Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat

6/13/02
FCC Extends Program Access Exclusivity Rules.
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Commissioner Copps' Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat
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6/13/02
FCC Adopts Annual Report on State of Competition in the Wireless Industry.
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Commissioner Copps' Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat

6/13/02
FCC and NCS Highlight Telecommunications Service Priority Program.
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6/13/02
FCC Sets Rulemaking to Reflect Statutory Sunset of CPST Rate Regulation.
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6/13/02
FCC Issues Inquiry for its Ninth Report to Congress on Video Competition
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6/13/02
Policies and Rules for the Direct Broadcast Satellite Service.
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6/13/02
Deletion of Agenda Item From June 13th Open Meeting.

6/12/02
Public Meeting to be Held on Proposals to Reform the Commission's Universal Service Contribution Methodology.
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6/11/02
In the Matter of Numbering Resource Optimization.
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6/10/02
Technological Advisory Council to Hold Meeting.
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6/7/02
The Second Meeting of the Network Reliability and Interoperability Council Meeting Scheduled for June 14, 2002 has been Cancelled.
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6/6/02
FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting on Thursday, June 13, 2002.

6/6/02
FCC's Enforcement Bureau Establishes Section 271 Compliance Review Program.
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Chairman Powell's Statement: Text | Word | Acrobat

6/6/02
Chairman Powell Announces Formation of Spectrum Policy Task Force; Spectrum Policy Task Force Seeks Public Comment on Issues Related to Commission's Spectrum Policies.
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Statement of Commissioners Martin and Copps: Text | Word | Acrobat
Spectrum Policy Task Force Home Page

6/3/02
Media Bureau Seeks Comment on Experimental Economics Study Examining Horizontal Concentration in the Cable Industry.
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6/3/02
FCC Releases Study on Horizontal Concentration in the Cable Television Industry.
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5/24/02
Statement of FCC Chairman Michael Powell on the Decision by the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Regarding the Commission's Unbundling Rules.

5/24/02
FCC Postpones Auction No. 31 (upper 700 MHz Band) Until January 14, 2003, Denies Applications For Review, Auction No. 44 (Lower 700 MHz Band) to Proceed on June 19, 2002
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5/24/02
Auction of Licenses for 698-746 MHz Band; Status of FCC Form 175 Applications to Participate in the Auction; Extension of Upfront Payment Deadlines (Auction No. 44)
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