fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 20 No. 30
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



February 9, 2001


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC FILINGS. News Release OMR. Contact Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504  DOC-209922A1.pdf  DOC-209922A1.doc  DOC-209922A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release OMR. Contact Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504  DOC-209921A1.pdf  DOC-209921A1.doc  DOC-209921A1.txt

WTB ANNOUNCES BEST PRACTICES GUIDE FOR AVOIDING INTERFERENCE BETWEEN PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMMERCIAL WIRELESS 800 MHZ COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS. News Release. News Media Contact: Mark Rubin at (202) 418-2924 WTB. Contact Jeanne Kowalski at (202) 418-0608  DOC-209958A1.pdf  DOC-209958A1.doc  DOC-209958A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 02/09/2001. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. CCB  DOC-209946A1.pdf  DOC-209946A1.txt

Report No: NCD-432 Released: 02/09/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325

Report No: NCD-433 Released: 02/09/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325

Report No: NCD-434 Released: 02/09/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325

Released: 02/09/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON THE FLORIDA PSC PETITION FOR EXPEDITED DECISION FOR THE RELEASE OF A NEW AREA CODE TO PROVIDE RELIEF FOR THE 561 NUMBERING PLAN AREA. (DA No. 01-341). (Dkt No 96-98). Comments Due: 03/09/2001. Reply Comments Due: 03/23/2001. CCB. Contact: Sanford Williams at (202) 418-  DA-01-341A1.pdf  DA-01-341A1.doc  DA-01-341A1.txt

Report No: 2464 Released: 02/09/2001. PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION AND CLARIFICATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS. Comments Due: 03/08/2001. CIB

Released: 02/09/2001. WRC-03 ADVISORY COMMITTEE & MEETINGS OF THE INFORMAL WORKING GROUPS DA 01-346. IB. Contact: Don Weiland at (202) 418-2220  DOC-209909A1.pdf  DOC-209909A1.doc  DOC-209909A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00352 Released: 02/09/2001. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING SECTION 214 APPLICATIONS; CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS; REQUESTS TO AUTHORIZE SWITCHED SERVICES OVER PRIVATE LINES; SECTION 310(B)(4) REQUESTS. IB  DOC-209951A1.pdf  DOC-209951A1.txt

Report No: 44919 Released: 02/09/2001. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-209953A1.pdf  DOC-209953A1.txt  DOC-209953A1.txt

Report No: 24919 Released: 02/09/2001. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-209952A1.pdf  DOC-209952A1.txt  DOC-209952A1.txt

Report No: 217 Released: 02/09/2001. MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-209911A1.pdf  DOC-209911A1.txt

Report No: CWS-01-36 Released: 02/09/2001. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION - ACCEPTED. WTB  DOC-204380A1.pdf  DOC-204380A1.txt

Released: 02/09/2001. THE PHILADELPHIA METROPOLITAN AREA (REGION 29) RECEIVES APPROVAL FOR MINOR AMENDMENTS TO ITS PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN. (DA No. 01-328). (Dkt No 89-573). WTB. Contact: Joy Alford at (202) 418-0694  DA-01-328A1.pdf  DA-01-328A1.doc  DA-01-328A1.txt

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ASHBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ASHBY, MN. Denied request for review of a decision issued by the Schools and Libraries Division, of the Universal Service Administrative Company. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 02/08/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-316). CCB. Contact Adrian Wright  DA-01-316A1.pdf  DA-01-316A1.doc  DA-01-316A1.txt

THOMAS CRANE PUBLIC LIBRARY, QUINCY, MA. Denied request for review of a decision issued by the Schools and Libraries Division, of the Universal Service Administrative Company. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 02/08/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-315). CCB. Contact Adrian Wright  DA-01-315A1.pdf  DA-01-315A1.doc  DA-01-315A1.txt

WINDHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS, WILLIMANTIC, CT. Denied request for review of a decision issued by the Schools and Libraries Division, of the Universal Service Administrative Company. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 02/08/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-321). CCB. Contact Adrian Wright  DA-01-321A1.pdf  DA-01-321A1.doc  DA-01-321A1.txt

PEACH PUBLIC LIBRARIES, FORT VALLEY, GA. Dismissed request for review of a decision issued by the Schools and Libraries Division, of the Universal Service Administrative Company. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 02/08/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-320). CCB. Contact Adrian Wright  DA-01-320A1.pdf  DA-01-320A1.doc  DA-01-320A1.txt

HAWTHORN SCHOOL DISTRICT 73, HAWTHORN, IL. Dismissed request for review of a decision issued by the Schools and Libraries Division, of the Universal Service Administrative Company. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 02/08/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-319). CCB. Contact Adrian Wright  DA-01-319A1.pdf  DA-01-319A1.doc  DA-01-319A1.txt

DAINGERFIELD-LONE STAR ISD, DAINGERFIELD, TX. Dismissed request for review of a decision issued by the Schools and Libraries Division, of the Universal Service Administrative Company. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 02/08/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-318). CCB. Contact Adrian Wright  DA-01-318A1.pdf  DA-01-318A1.doc  DA-01-318A1.txt

CALIFORNIA YOUTH AUTHORITY/CALIFORNIA EDUCATION AUTHORITY, SACRAMENTO, CA. Dismissed request for review of a decision issued by the Schools and Libraries Division, of the Universal Service Administrative Company. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 02/08/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-317). CCB. Contact Adrian Wright  DA-01-317A1.pdf  DA-01-317A1.doc  DA-01-317A1.txt

TCI CABLEVISION OF NEW MEXICO, INC.. Granted petition for special relief. Action by: Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 02/07/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-339). CSB. Contact Vanessa Stallings  DA-01-339A1.pdf  DA-01-339A1.doc  DA-01-339A1.txt

TIME WARNER ENTERTAINMENT'S. Granted petition seeking determination of effective competition in various communitities in Florida. Action by: Deputy Chief, Cable Service Bureau. Adopted: 02/07/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-345). CSB  DA-01-345A1.pdf  DA-01-345A1.doc  DA-01-345A1.txt

TIME WARNER ENTERTAINMENT-ADVANCE/NEWHOUSE PARTNERSHIP D/B/A TIME WARNER COMMUNCIATIONS. Granted petition for determination of effective competition. Action by: Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 02/07/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-340). CSB. Contact Vanessa Stallings  DA-01-340A1.pdf  DA-01-340A1.doc  DA-01-340A1.txt

WWDP-TV. Granted must carry complaint filed by Norwell Television, LLC against Multi-Channel, TV Cable Company and Mountain Cable Company. Action by: Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 02/07/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-337). CSB  DA-01-337A1.pdf  DA-01-337A1.doc  DA-01-337A1.txt

RICHARD I. ROWLAND. Issued monetary forfeiture in the amount of $10,000 for operating an unlicensed FM radio station from Longwood, Florida. Action by: Chief, Enforcment Bureau. Adopted: 02/07/2001 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 01-330). ENF  DA-01-330A1.pdf  DA-01-330A1.doc  DA-01-330A1.txt

OREGON PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY. Denied petition for reconsideration and affirmed Forfeiture Order issued againt Oregon Pacific in the amount of $10,000. Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division. Adopted: 02/07/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-312). ENF  DA-01-312A1.pdf  DA-01-312A1.doc  DA-01-312A1.txt

ECONOPAGE OF CLEVELAN, INC.. Issued monetary forfeiture in the amount of $5, 000 for operation of a paging facility without authorization. Action by: Chief, Technical and Public Safety Division, Enforcment Bureau. Adopted: 02/07/2001 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 01-329). ENF  DA-01-329A1.pdf  DA-01-329A1.doc  DA-01-329A1.txt

NETCOM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.. Issued monetary forfeiture of $13,000 for failing to register an antenna structure and failing to exhibit medium intensity obstruction lighting on the antenna structure in violation of Section 17.51(b) of the Rules.. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/07/2001 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 01-311). ENF  DA-01-311A1.pdf  DA-01-311A1.doc  DA-01-311A1.txt

SONOITA, ARIZONA. Dismissed petition to amend table of allotments. (Dkt No. 00-210). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 01/31/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-334). MMB  DA-01-334A1.pdf  DA-01-334A1.doc  DA-01-334A1.txt

HORNBROOK, CALIFORNIA. Amended FM Broadcast Table of Allotments. (Dkt No. 00-73). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/24/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-274). MMB  DA-01-274A1.pdf  DA-01-274A1.doc  DA-01-274A1.txt

WOODVILLE AND WELLS, TEXAS. Amendment FM Broadcast Table of Allotments. (Dkt No. 00-171). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/31/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-347). MMB  DA-01-347A1.pdf  DA-01-347A1.doc  DA-01-347A1.txt

MACON, MISSISSIPPI. Proposed amendment of FM Broadcast Table of Allotments. (Dkt No. 01-38). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rule Division, Mass Media Bureau. Comments Due: 04/03/2001. Reply Comments Due: 04/18/2001. Adopted: 02/07/2001 by NPRM. (DA No. 01-348). MMB  DA-01-348A1.pdf  DA-01-348A1.doc  DA-01-348A1.txt

YOUNG HARRIS, GEORGIA. Proposed amendment of FM Broadcast Table of Allotments. (Dkt No. 01-35). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Comments Due: 04/02/2001. Reply Comments Due: 04/17/2001. Adopted: 01/31/2001 by NPRM. (DA No. 01-335). MMB  DA-01-335A1.pdf  DA-01-335A1.doc  DA-01-335A1.txt

HOUSTON AND ANCHORAGE, ALASKA. Proposed amendment of FM Broadcast Table of Allotments. (Dkt No. 01-37). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Comments Due: 04/02/2001. Reply Comments Due: 04/17/2001. Adopted: 01/31/2001 by NPRM. (DA No. 01-349). MMB  DA-01-349A1.pdf  DA-01-349A1.doc  DA-01-349A1.txt

CARO AND CASS CITY, MICHIGAN. Proposed amendment of FM Broadcast Table of Allotments. (Dkt No. 01-33, 01-34). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Comments Due: 04/02/2001. Reply Comments Due: 04/17/2001. Adopted: 01/31/2001 by NPRM. (DA No. 01-286). MMB  DA-01-286A1.pdf  DA-01-286A1.doc  DA-01-286A1.txt

ANNISTON AND ASHLAND , ALABAMA, AND COLLEGE PARK, COVINGTON, MILLEDGEVILLE AND SOCIAL CIRCLE, GEORGIA. Denied petition for reconsideration. (Dkt No. 98-112). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: 02/07/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-333). MMB  DA-01-333A1.pdf  DA-01-333A1.doc  DA-01-333A1.txt

JAMESTOWN, ALFRED, AND CANESARAGA, NEW YORK; AND DU BOIS, PENNSYLVANIA. Proposed amendment of FM Broadcast Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 01-36). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. Comments Due: 04/02/2001. Reply Comments Due: 04/17/2001. Adopted: 01/31/2001 by NPRM. (DA No. 01-336). MMB  DA-01-336A1.pdf  DA-01-336A1.doc  DA-01-336A1.txt

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. Denied waiver request for the authority to use certain frequencies in its public safety land mobile radio communications systems in Los Angeles, California. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, WirelessTelecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 02/07/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-323). WTB  DA-01-323A1.pdf  DA-01-323A1.doc  DA-01-323A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED FEBRUARY 8, 2001, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 29:

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PRESS STATEMENT OF FCC COMMISSIONER GLORIA TRISTANI. Re: Enforcement Bureau Letter Ruling on KLOU (FM), St. Louis, Missouri Indecency Complaint. STMT CMMR. Contact William J. Friedman at (202) 418-2300  DOC-209957A1.pdf  DOC-209957A1.doc  DOC-209957A1.txt

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WLDI, INC.. Issued notice of apparent liability in the amount of $21,000 for broadcasting indecent material. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/08/2001 by NALF. (DA No. 01-338). ENF  DA-01-338A1.pdf  DA-01-338A1.doc  DA-01-338A1.txt

GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.. Denied applications for review filed by ATU-Long Distance, Inc., TelAlaska Long Distance/ASTAC Long Distance, Inc., and Alaska Network Systems, Inc. Corporation. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/01/2001 by ORDER. (FCC No. 01-39). IB. Contact Liz Nightingale  FCC-01-39A1.pdf  FCC-01-39A1.doc  FCC-01-39A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED FEBRUARY 7, 2001, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 28:

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Report No: SES-00260 Released: 02/07/2001. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION. IB  DOC-209959A1.pdf  DOC-209959A1.txt

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BLACK MEDIA WORKS, INC.. Denied petitition for reconsideration filed by Midway Broadcasting Company. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/06/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-309). ENF  DA-01-309A1.pdf  DA-01-309A1.doc  DA-01-309A1.txt