fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 20 No. 62
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



March 28, 2001


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 03/28/2001. TARIFF TRANSMITTALS PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG Public Reference Log 03/27/01. CCB  DOC-211416A1.pdf  DOC-211416A1.txt

Released: 03/28/2001. ACCOUNTING SAFEGUARDS DIVISION ANNOUNCES PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR INDEPENDENT AUDITS. (DA No. 01-758). CCB. Contact: Anthony Dale 202-418-2260 or by e-mail adale@fcc.gov  DA-01-758A1.pdf  DA-01-758A1.doc  DA-01-758A1.txt

Report No: 3778 Released: 03/28/2001. CABLE SERVICES ACTION. CSB

Released: 03/28/2001. CARRIAGE OF DIGITAL TELEVISION BROADCAST SIGNALS, AMENDMENTS TO PART 76 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES, REPORT AND ORDER AND FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING PUBLISHED IN FEDERAL REGISTER, MARCH 26, 2001. (DA No. 01-780). CSB  DA-01-780A1.pdf  DA-01-780A1.doc  DA-01-780A1.txt

Report No: SES-00274 Released: 03/28/2001. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION, RE: ACTIONS TAKEN. IB  DOC-211433A1.pdf  DOC-211433A1.txt

Report No: SES-00273 Released: 03/28/2001. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, RE: SATELLITE RADIO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-211434A1.pdf  DOC-211434A1.txt

Report No: 44951 Released: 03/28/2001. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-211439A1.pdf  DOC-211439A1.txt  DOC-211439A1.txt

Report No: 24951 Released: 03/28/2001. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-211438A1.pdf  DOC-211438A1.txt  DOC-211438A1.txt

Report No: 231 Released: 03/28/2001. MASS MEDIA BUREAU MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE. MMB  DOC-211422A1.pdf  DOC-211422A1.txt

Report No: 402 Released: 03/28/2001. MASS MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. MMB, MMB  DOC-211387A1.pdf  DOC-211387A1.txt

Report No: 815 Released: 03/28/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU (SITE-BY-SITE) ACTION. WTB  DOC-211421A1.pdf  DOC-211421A1.txt

Report No: 813 Released: 03/28/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATION ACTIONS. WTB  DOC-211427A1.pdf  DOC-211427A1.txt

Report No: 814 Released: 03/28/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU (SITE-BY-SITE) ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-211420A1.pdf  DOC-211420A1.txt

Report No: 812 Released: 03/28/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATION ACCPETED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-211426A1.pdf  DOC-211426A1.txt

Report No: 817 Released: 03/28/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-211425A1.pdf  DOC-211425A1.txt

Released: 03/28/2001. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. WTB. Contact: Barbara Lowe 202-418-0310  DOC-211437A1.pdf  DOC-211437A1.doc  DOC-211437A1.txt

Report No: 816 Released: 03/28/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-211424A1.pdf  DOC-211424A1.txt

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TEXTS

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TELECABLE ASSOCIATES. Vacated order, DA 95-544; dismissed complaints against the cable programming services tier; and dismissed application for review as moot in Bryan and College Station, Texas.. Action by: Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 03/26/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-771). CSB  DA-01-771A1.pdf  DA-01-771A1.doc  DA-01-771A1.txt

KNOLOGY HOLDING, INC.. Granted Knology Holdings, Inc.'s motion to dismiss with prejudice its program access complaint against the WB Television Network, et al.. Action by: Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 03/26/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-767). CSB  DA-01-767A1.pdf  DA-01-767A1.doc  DA-01-767A1.txt

ELIMINATION OF EXPERIMENTAL BROADCAST OWNERSHIP RESTRICTIONS. Eliminated the experimental broadcast multiple ownership rule, stating that no entity may control more than one experimental license absent a showing of need. (Dkt No. 00-105). Action by: Commission. Adopted: 03/22/2001 by R&O. (FCC No. 01-99). MMB  FCC-01-99A1.pdf  FCC-01-99A1.doc  FCC-01-99A1.txt

REALLOCATION AND SERVICE RULES FOR THE 698-746 MHZ SPECTRUM BAND (TELEVISION CHANNELS 52-59). Proposed to reallocate the 698-746 MHz spectrum band, currently comprising television ("TV") Channels 52-59.. (Dkt No. 01-74, 01-74). Action by: Commission. Comments Due: 05/14/2001. Reply Comments Due: 06/04/2001. Adopted: 03/16/2001 by NPRM. (FCC No. 01-91). WTB  FCC-01-91A1.pdf  FCC-01-91A1.doc  FCC-01-91A1.txt

WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL, INC.. "This Erratum is a re-release of the January 29, 2001, Erratum to the Competitive Networks Report and Order.". (Dkt No. 88-57, 96-98, 99-217). Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 03/26/2001 by ERRATUM. (DA No. 01-750). WTB  DA-01-750A1.pdf  DA-01-750A2.pdf  DA-01-750A1.doc  DA-01-750A2.doc  DA-01-750A1.txt  DA-01-750A2.txt

PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE BECKLEY, WEST VIRGINIA. Denied OPM's Petition for Reconsideration of our September 2, 1999 Order denying its Petition for Emergency Relief.. Action by: Chief, Policy & Rules Branch, CWD, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 03/27/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-779). WTB  DA-01-779A1.pdf  DA-01-779A1.doc  DA-01-779A1.txt

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY, INC.. Denied petition for reconsideration filed by Applied Technology, Inc. of the Division's September 29, 1999 order concerning the request for waiver.. Action by: Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 03/27/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-770). WTB  DA-01-770A1.pdf  DA-01-770A1.doc  DA-01-770A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MARCH 27, 2001, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 61:

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NEWS RELEASES

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PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER GLORIA TRISTANI, RE: ENFORCEMENT BUREAU LETTER RULING ON WXQR (FM), WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA INDECENCY COMPLAINT. News Release CMMR  DOC-211429A1.pdf  DOC-211429A2.pdf  DOC-211429A1.doc  DOC-211429A1.txt  DOC-211429A2.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 03/27/2001. CORRECTION: COMMON CARRIER BUREAU GRANTS SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATION FOR TLA SPECTRUM, LLC. TO ACQUIRE CONTROL OF COMMUNICATIONS DESIGN, INC.. (DA No. 01-756). CCB. Contact: Elizabeth Yockus 202-418-1381  DA-01-756A1.pdf  DA-01-756A1.doc  DA-01-756A1.txt