fcclogoDaily Digest

Federal Communications Commission
445 12th St., SW
Washington, D.C. 20554

Vol. 20 No. 22
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



January 31, 2001


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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COMMISSIONER FURCHTGOTT-ROTH DECLINES TO SEEK REAPPOINTMENT; WILL SERVE UNTIL DATE MUTUALLY AGREED TO WITH ADMINISTRATION. Press Contact: Bryan Tramont 202-418-2000. News Release CMMR  DOC-209599A1.pdf  DOC-209599A1.doc  DOC-209599A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: N-209-A Released: 01/31/2001. CONNECTION OF TERMINAL EQUIPMENT TO THE TELEPHONE NETWORK. CCB  DOC-209528A1.pdf  DOC-209528A1.doc  DOC-209528A1.txt

Released: 01/31/2001. FCC ANNOUNCES THE NEXT MEETING OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING COUNCIL. (DA No. 01-242). (Dkt No 92-237). CCB. Contact: CHERYL CALLAHAN 202-418-2320  DA-01-242A1.pdf  DA-01-242A1.doc  DA-01-242A1.txt

Released: 01/31/2001. TRANSITION PROCESS BEGINS FOR PART 68 CUSTOMER PREMISES EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNICAL CRITERIA. (DA No. 01-234). (Dkt No 99-216). CCB. Contact: Susan Magnotti. Action by: Division Chief  DA-01-234A1.pdf  DA-01-234A1.doc  DA-01-234A1.txt

Released: 01/31/2001. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENE LOG. CIB  DOC-209530A1.pdf  DOC-209530A1.txt

Report No: SPB-162 Released: 01/31/2001. INTERNATIONAL BUREAU SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION. IB  DOC-209544A1.pdf  DOC-209544A1.doc  DOC-209544A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00347S Released: 01/31/2001. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-209536A1.pdf  DOC-209536A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00346NS Released: 01/31/2001. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-209534A1.pdf  DOC-209534A1.txt

Report No: 44912 Released: 01/31/2001. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-209545A1.pdf  DOC-209545A1.txt  DOC-209545A1.txt

Report No: 24912 Released: 01/31/2001. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-209546A1.pdf  DOC-209546A1.txt  DOC-209546A1.txt

Report No: 212 Released: 01/31/2001. MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-209520A1.pdf  DOC-209520A1.txt

Report No: 285 Released: 01/31/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-209525A1.pdf  DOC-209525A1.txt

Report No: 307 Released: 01/31/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MMB  DOC-209523A1.pdf  DOC-209523A1.txt

Report No: 2001-01 Released: 01/31/2001. FM BOOSTER APPLICATIONS READY AND AVAILABLE FOR PROCESSING -- CUT OFF: MARCH 1, 2001. MMB  DOC-209591A1.pdf  DOC-209591A1.doc  DOC-209591A1.txt

Report No: 306 Released: 01/31/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE: PROPOSED MINOR MODIFICATION CONSTRUCTION PERMITS AND EXTENSION APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-209477A1.pdf  DOC-209477A1.txt

Report No: 766 Released: 01/31/2001. WTB (SITE-BY-SITE) ACTIONS. WTB  DOC-209553A1.pdf  DOC-209553A1.txt

Report No: 764 Released: 01/31/2001. MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-209515A1.pdf  DOC-209515A1.txt

Report No: 765 Released: 01/31/2001. WTB (SITE-BY-SITE) ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-209552A1.pdf  DOC-209552A1.txt

Report No: 763 Released: 01/31/2001. MARKET-BASED APPLICATION ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-209514A1.pdf  DOC-209514A1.txt

Report No: 767 Released: 01/31/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU(ACTION) ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL. WTB  DOC-209517A1.pdf  DOC-209517A1.txt

Report No: 768 Released: 01/31/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ACCEPTED FOR FILING ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL. WTB  DOC-209516A1.pdf  DOC-209516A1.txt

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TEXTS

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CARL SCHURZ HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO, IL. Denied appeal requesting a correction of applicant's discount rate.. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 01/30/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-65). CCB. Contact Adrian Wright  DA-01-65A1.pdf  DA-01-65A1.doc  DA-01-65A1.txt

SOILLE SAN DIEGO HEBREW DAY SCHOOL, SAN DIEGO, CA. Denied appeal and rejected argument that appellant is eligible for 80% discount for internal connections rather than the 50% discount as determined by SLD.. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 01/30/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-213). CCB. Contact Adrian Wright  DA-01-213A1.pdf  DA-01-213A1.doc  DA-01-213A1.txt

NEW ALBANY-FLOYD COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL CORPORATION, NEW ALBANY, IN. Vacated Bureau order that dismissed appeal as untimely filed, and remands appellant's application to SLD for further review of the eligibility of requested internal connections.. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 01/30/2001 by RECON. (DA No. 01-212). CCB. Contact Adrian Wright  DA-01-212A1.pdf  DA-01-212A1.doc  DA-01-212A1.txt

JOHN BROYLES D/B/A UNITED INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING NETWORK V. INTERMEDIA. Denied request by John Broyles d/b/a United International Broadcasting for injunction relief against InterMedia.. Action by: Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-263). CSB. Contact Vanessa Stallings  DA-01-263A1.pdf  DA-01-263A1.doc  DA-01-263A1.txt

KENERGY CORPORATION. Adopted a Consent Decree with Kenergy Corp. It will implement an internal program to ensure its future compliance with Section 310(d) and make a voluntary contribution to the United States Treasury in the amount of $7,500.. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 01/26/2001 by M&O. (DA No. 01-181). ENF. Contact Gary Schonman (202-418-1795)  DA-01-181A1.pdf  DA-01-181A2.pdf  DA-01-181A1.doc  DA-01-181A2.doc  DA-01-181A1.txt  DA-01-181A2.txt

MOTOROLA, INC.. Modified Motorola Inc.'s license to launch and operate a satellite system in the geostationary-satellite orbit ("GSO") to provide fixed-satellite service ("FSS") in a portion of the Ka-band.. Action by: Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: 01/30/2001 by O&A. (DA No. 01-222). IB  DA-01-222A1.pdf  DA-01-222A1.doc  DA-01-222A1.txt

TELEDESIC LLC. Modified Teledesic LLC's license to launch and operate a satellite system in non-geostationary-satellite orbit ("NGSO") to provide fixed-satellite services ("FCC") in a portion of the Ka-band.. Action by: Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: 01/30/2001 by O&A. (DA No. 01-229). IB  DA-01-229A1.pdf  DA-01-229A1.doc  DA-01-229A1.txt

VISIONSTAR, INC.. Modified VisionStar, Inc.'s license to launch and operate a satellite system in the geostationary-satellite orbit ("GSO") to provide fixed-satellite service ("FSS") in a portion of the Ka-band.. Action by: Cheif, International Bureau. Adopted: 01/30/2001 by O&A. (DA No. 01-230). IB  DA-01-230A1.pdf  DA-01-230A1.doc  DA-01-230A1.txt

WB HOLDINGS 1 LLC. Modified WB Holdings 1 LLC's license to launch and operate a satellite system in the geostationary-satellite orbit ("GSO") to provide fixed-satellite service ("FSS") in a portion of the Ka-band.. Action by: Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: 01/30/2001 by O&A. (DA No. 01-231). IB  DA-01-231A1.pdf  DA-01-231A1.doc  DA-01-231A1.txt

PANAMSAT CORPORATION. Modified PanAmSat Corporation's license to launch and operate a satellite system in the geostationary - satellite orbit ("GSO") to provide fixed - satellite service ("FSS") in a portion of the Ka-band.. Action by: Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: 01/30/2001 by O&A. (DA No. 01-228). IB  DA-01-228A1.pdf  DA-01-228A1.doc  DA-01-228A1.txt

CYBERSTAR LICENSEE LLC. Modified CyberStar Licensee LLC's license to launch and operate a satellite system in the geostationary-satellite orbit ("GSO") to provide fixed-satellite service ("FSS") in a portion of the Ka-band.. Action by: Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: 01/30/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-223). IB  DA-01-223A1.pdf  DA-01-223A1.doc  DA-01-223A1.txt

ASTROLINK INTERNATIONAL LLC. Modified Astrolink International LLC's license to launch and operate a satellite system in the geostationary-satellite orbit ("GSO") to provide fixed-satellite service ("FSS") in a portion of the Ka-band.. Action by: Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: 01/30/2001 by O&A. (DA No. 01-221). IB  DA-01-221A1.pdf  DA-01-221A1.doc  DA-01-221A1.txt

ECHOSTAR SATELLITE CORPORATION. Modified EchoStar Satellite Corporation's license to launch and operate a satellite system in the geostationary-satellite orbit ("GSO") to provide fixed-satellite service ("FSS") in a portion of the Ka-band.. Action by: Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: 01/30/2001 by O&A. (DA No. 01-224). IB  DA-01-224A1.pdf  DA-01-224A1.doc  DA-01-224A1.txt

GE AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.. Modified GE American Communications, Inc.'s license to launch and operate a satellite system in the geostationary-satellite orbit ("GSO") to provide fixed-satellite service ("FSS") in a portion of the Ka-band.. Action by: Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: 01/30/2001 by O&A. (DA No. 01-225). IB  DA-01-225A1.pdf  DA-01-225A1.doc  DA-01-225A1.txt

HUGHES COMMUNICATIONS GALAXY, INC.. Modified Hughes Communications Galaxy, Inc.'s license to launch and operate a satellite system in the geostationary-satellite orbit ("GSO") to provide fixed-satellite service ("FSS") in a portion of the Ka-band.. Action by: Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: 01/30/2001 by O&A. (DA No. 01-226). IB  DA-01-226A1.pdf  DA-01-226A1.doc  DA-01-226A1.txt

LORAL SPACE & COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Modified Loral Space & Communications Corporation's licenses to launch and operate a satellite system in the geostationary-satellite orbit ("GSO") to provide fixed-satellite service ("FSS") in a portion of the Ka-band.. Action by: Chief, International Bureau. Adopted: 01/30/2001 by O&A. (DA No. 01-227). IB  DA-01-227A1.pdf  DA-01-227A1.doc  DA-01-227A1.txt

DTV CHANNEL CHANGE FOR KHSC-TV, ONTARIO, CA. Proposed amending table allotments for Ontario, California.. (Dkt No. 01-23). Action by: Chief, Video Services Division, MMB. Comments Due: 03/26/2001. Reply Comments Due: 04/10/2001. Adopted: 01/30/2001 by NPRM. (DA No. 01-182). MMB  DA-01-182A1.pdf  DA-01-182A1.doc  DA-01-182A1.txt

DTV CHANNEL CHANGE PROCEEDING FOR WNIN(TV), EVANSVILLE, IN. Amended DTV table of allotments, at the request of Tri-State Public Teleplex, Inc., licensee of noncommercial educational station WNIN(TV), NTSC Channel *9, Evansville, Indiana, proposing the substitution of DTV channel *12 for station channel *54.. (Dkt No. 99-346). Action by: Chief, Video Services Division, MMB. Adopted: 01/30/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-183). MMB  DA-01-183A1.pdf  DA-01-183A1.doc  DA-01-183A1.txt

WARREN C. HAVENS. Dismissed applications for Automated Maritime Telecommunications System stations that would serve the Lower Colorado River, the San Antonio River, and Trinity River. Action by: Cheif, Public Safety & Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 01/29/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-241). WTB  DA-01-241A1.pdf  DA-01-241A1.doc  DA-01-241A1.txt

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CORRECTIONS

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CORRECTION TO JANUARY 22 DIGEST WITH INCORRECT DA 01-152 -- CORRECT DA NUMBER DA 01-151. WTB seeks comment on informal request of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, Inc. and the International.