fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 20 No. 45
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



March 5, 2001


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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OPEN PROCEEDINGS. News Release CIB. Contact Marilyn Abraham 202-418-2374  DOC-210737A1.pdf  DOC-210737A1.doc  DOC-210737A1.txt

FCC COMMENCES HEARING TO REVOKE AMATEUR RADIO AND GMRS LICENSES OF TAMPA, FLORIDA PIRATE RADIO OPERATOR LESLIE D. BREWER. News Release ENF. Contact John Winston 202-418-7450 or Gary Schonman 202-418-1420  DOC-210738A1.pdf  DOC-210738A1.doc  DOC-210738A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 03/05/2001. COMMENTS INVITED ON E*LINK CORPORATION APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE PROVIDING DOMESTIC SERVICES. (DA No. 01-568). Comments Due: 03/19/2001. CCB. Contact: Marty Schwimmer 202-418-2320  DA-01-568A1.pdf  DA-01-568A1.doc  DA-01-568A1.txt

Released: 03/05/2001. WITHDRAWAL OF MCI WORLDCOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC. APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC SERVICES: ONLINE CARD SERVICES. (DA No. 01-567). CCB. Contact: Marty Schwimmer 202-418-2320  DA-01-567A1.pdf  DA-01-567A1.doc  DA-01-567A1.txt

Released: 03/05/2001. COMMENTS INVITED ON APPLICATION OF GST TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC SERVICES. (DA No. 01-569). Comments Due: 03/15/2001. CCB. Contact: Marty Schwimmer 202-418-2320  DA-01-569A1.pdf  DA-01-569A1.doc  DA-01-569A1.txt

Released: 03/05/2001. FELHC, INC. SEEKS COMMISSION DETERMINATION OF "EXEMPT TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY" STATUS UNDER THE PUBLIC UTILITY HOLDING COMPANY ACT. (DA No. 01-570). Comments Due: 03/09/2001. Reply Comments Due: 03/16/2001. CCB. Contact: Marty Schwimmier 202-418-2320  DA-01-570A1.pdf  DA-01-570A1.doc  DA-01-570A1.txt

Released: 03/05/2001. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. CIB  DOC-210741A1.pdf  DOC-210741A1.txt

Report No: 3774 Released: 03/05/2001. CABLE SERVICES BUREAU ACTIONS. CSB

Report No: 44934 Released: 03/05/2001. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-210735A1.pdf  DOC-210735A1.txt  DOC-210735A1.txt

Report No: 24934 Released: 03/05/2001. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-210734A1.pdf  DOC-210734A1.txt  DOC-210734A1.txt

Report No: 297 Released: 03/05/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-210646A1.pdf  DOC-210646A1.txt

Report No: 168 Released: 03/05/2001. MASS MEDIA BUREAU: MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MMB  DOC-210706A1.pdf  DOC-210706A1.txt

Report No: 321 Released: 03/05/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE: PROPOSED MINOR MODIFICATION CONSTRUCTION PERMITS AND EXTENSION APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-210645A1.pdf  DOC-210645A1.txt

Released: 03/05/2001. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS; IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Barbara Lowe 202-418-0310  DOC-210725A1.pdf  DOC-210725A1.doc  DOC-210725A1.txt

Released: 03/05/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES THE ELECTIONS FOR THE 218-219 MHZ SERVICE. (DA No. 01-583). WTB. Contact: Andrea Kelley 418-0660  DA-01-583A2.pdf  DA-01-583A3.pdf  DA-01-583A1.doc  DA-01-583A2.xls  DA-01-583A3.xls  DA-01-583A2.txt  DA-01-583A3.txt

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TEXTS

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TANDY CORPORATION, WALKER EQUIPMENT COMPANY, AMERIPHONE, INC., AND ULTRATEC INC.. Granted waiver request subject to conditions, and we establish a streamlined waiver process for future waivers of this rule section. Action by: Chief, Network Services Division. Adopted: 03/02/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-578). CCB  DA-01-578A1.pdf  DA-01-578A1.doc  DA-01-578A1.txt

MULT-ASSOCIATION GROUP PLAN FOR REGULATION OF INTERSTATE SERVICES OF NON-PRICE CAP INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS AND INTEREXCHANGE CARRIERS. Denied motion for extension of time filed by the Illinois Commerce Commisssion. (Dkt No. 96-45, 98-166, 98-77, 00-256). Action by: Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 03/05/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-581). CCB  DA-01-581A1.pdf  DA-01-581A1.doc  DA-01-581A1.txt

METROCAST CABLEVISION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, LLC. Granted petition for special relief filed by MetroCast Cablevision of New Hampshire, LLC and dismissed complaints filed by Norwell Television, Inc.. Action by: Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 03/02/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-577). CSB  DA-01-577A1.pdf  DA-01-577A1.doc  DA-01-577A1.txt

UNITED MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTIONS, INC. AND HAMPTONS VIDEO GUIDE, INC.. Granted complaints filed by United Multimedia Productions, Inc. and Hamptons Video Guide, Inc. about violation of the Commission's regulations applicable to commercial leased access service to the extent indicated and denied in all other respects. Action by: Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 03/01/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-575). CSB  DA-01-575A1.pdf  DA-01-575A1.doc  DA-01-575A1.txt

FRANK J. VITALE, D/B/A FALCOMM COMMUNICATIONS V. MEDIAONE OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT, INC.. Denied petition for relief filed by Frand J. Vitale d/b/a Falcomm Communications, alleging unlawful discrimination by Comcast Cable Communications, Inc. in the provision of commercial leased access service in Detroit, Michigan. Action by: Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 03/01/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-572). CSB  DA-01-572A1.pdf  DA-01-572A1.doc  DA-01-572A1.txt

FRONTIERVISION OPERATING PARTNERS, L.P., HARRON COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND RICHMOND CABLE TELEVISION CORPORATION, EACH D/B/A ADELPHIA CABLE COMMUNICATIONS. Granted petition for a determination of effective competition filed by FrontierVision Operating Partners, L.P., Harron Communications Corporation and Richmond Cable Television Corporation, each d/b/a Adelphia Cable Communications. Action by: Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 03/01/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-571). CSB  DA-01-571A1.pdf  DA-01-571A1.doc  DA-01-571A1.txt

LESLIE D. BREWER. Suspended Amateur radio operator license held by Leslie D. Brewer and commence a hearing proceeding before an FCC Administrative Law Judge to determine, ultimately, whether Mr. Brewer's captioned station licenses should be revoked.. (Dkt No. 01-61). Action by: Commission. Adopted: 02/22/2001 by ORDER. (FCC No. 01-74). ENF  FCC-01-74A1.pdf  FCC-01-74A1.doc  FCC-01-74A1.txt

UTV OF SAN FRANCISCO, INC., KCOP TV, INC., SAN ANTONIO, INC., OREGON TV, INC., BALTIMORE, INC., WWOR-TV, INC., ORLANDO, INC. AND UNITED TELEVISION, INC.. Granted request to supplement the Protective Order. Action by: Chief, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: 03/02/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-579). MMB  DA-01-579A1.pdf  DA-01-579A1.doc  DA-01-579A1.txt

DCT GREATER PHILADELPHIA , LLC DCT TRANSMISSION, LLC. Denied Application for Review and affirmed the Bureau's decision which denied a petition requesting reconsideration of a December 8, 1999 Order dismissing the applications for authorization to provide service in the 38.6 to 40.0 GHz band.. Action by: Commission. Adopted: 02/26/2001 by MO&O. (FCC No. 01-79). WTB  FCC-01-79A1.pdf  FCC-01-79A1.doc  FCC-01-79A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MARCH 2, 2001, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 44:

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NEWS RELEASES

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PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER GLORIA TRISTANI; RE: MD/DC/ DE BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATIONS ET AL., V. FCC PETITION FOR REHEARING. News Release CMMR. Contact William J. Friedman 202-418-2300  DOC-210739A1.pdf  DOC-210739A1.doc  DOC-210739A1.txt