fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 20 No. 69
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



April 6, 2001


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RELEASES REPORT ON STATE TELEPHONE REVENUES AND UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND DATA. News Release CCB. Contact News Media Contact: Mike Balmoris and CCB Contact: Roberto Cavazos 202-418-2152 or James Eisner 202-418-7302, TTY 202-418-0484

FCC RELEASES POLICY STATEMENT PROVIDING GUIDANCE TO BROADCASTERS REGARDING INDECENCY STATUTE. News Release ENF. Contact News Media Contact: John Winston 202-418-7450 or EB Contact: Lisa M. Fowlkes 202-418-7450  DOC-211757A1.pdf  DOC-211757A1.doc  DOC-211757A1.txt

FCC FILINGS. News Release OMR. Contact Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504  DOC-211685A1.pdf  DOC-211685A1.doc  DOC-211685A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release OMR. Contact Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504  DOC-211684A1.pdf  DOC-211684A1.doc  DOC-211684A1.txt

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Released: 04/06/2001. CONNECTION OF TERMINAL EQUIPMENT TO THE TELEPHONE NETWORK. CCB  DOC-211731A1.pdf  DOC-211731A1.doc  DOC-211731A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00378NS Released: 04/06/2001. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. CCB  DOC-211756A1.pdf  DOC-211756A1.txt

Released: 04/06/2001. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG Public Reference Log 04/05/01. CCB  DOC-211729A1.pdf  DOC-211729A1.txt

Released: 04/06/2001. FCC ANNOUNCES THE NEXT MEETING OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING COUNCIL. (DA No. 01-885). (Dkt No 92-237). CCB. Contact: Deborah Blue at 202-418-2320  DA-01-885A1.pdf  DA-01-885A1.doc  DA-01-885A1.txt

Released: 04/06/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF FCC FORM 499-Q (TELECOMMUNICATIONS REPORTING WORKSHEET) BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. (DA No. 01-829). (Dkt No 96-45). CCB. Contact: Richard Smith at 202-418-7400, TTY 202-418-0484  DA-01-829A1.pdf  DA-01-829A1.doc  DA-01-829A1.txt

Report No: SAT-00068 Released: 04/06/2001. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION, APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-211752A1.pdf  DOC-211752A1.txt

Report No: SES-00277 Released: 04/06/2001. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, RE: SATELLITE RADIO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-211782A1.pdf  DOC-211782A1.txt

Report No: SPB-166 Released: 04/06/2001. SATELLITE POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION, AVAILABILITY OF INTELSAT SPACE SEGMENT CAPACITY TO USERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS SEEKING TO ACCESS INTELSAT DIRECTLY. (Dkt No 00-91). IB. Contact: James L. Ball 202-418-0427  DOC-211753A1.pdf  DOC-211753A1.doc  DOC-211753A1.txt

Report No: 44958 Released: 04/06/2001. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-211762A1.pdf  DOC-211762A1.txt  DOC-211762A1.txt

Report No: 24958 Released: 04/06/2001. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-211763A1.pdf  DOC-211763A1.txt  DOC-211763A1.txt

Report No: 2477 Released: 04/06/2001. PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION AND CLARIFICATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS. MMB  DOC-211759A1.pdf  DOC-211759A1.doc  DOC-211759A1.txt

Report No: 337 Released: 04/06/2001. MASS MEDIA BUREAU INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-211764A1.pdf  DOC-211764A1.doc  DOC-211764A1.txt

Released: 04/06/2001. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-211736A1.pdf  DOC-211736A1.txt

Report No: CWS-01-51 Released: 04/06/2001. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-211737A1.pdf  DOC-211737A1.txt

Report No: 650 Released: 04/06/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS CONSENT TO ASSIGN 218-219 MHZ SERVICE LICENSE. (DA No. 01-865). WTB. Contact: Yolanda Lee 202-418-0660  DA-01-865A1.pdf  DA-01-865A1.doc  DA-01-865A1.txt

Released: 04/06/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS CONSENT TO ASSIGN C AND F BLOCK BROADBAND PCS LICENSE. (DA No. 01-881). WTB. Contact: Yolanda Lee 202-418-0660  DA-01-881A1.pdf  DA-01-881A1.doc  DA-01-881A1.txt

Released: 04/06/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU APPROVES WITHDRAWAL OF PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION AND CLARIFICATION. (DA No. 01-884). WTB. Contact: Aisha Braveboy 202-418-1433

Released: 04/06/2001. WTB SEEKS COMMENT ON WIRELESS E911 PHASE 2 WAIVER REQUEST FILED BY AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES, INC.. (DA No. 01-894). (Dkt No 94-102). Comments Due: 05/07/2001. Reply Comments Due: 05/21/2001. WTB. Contact: Dan Grosh or Patrick Forster at 202-418-1310

Released: 04/06/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU APPROVES WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATION FOR REVIEW, PARTIAL OPPOSITION TO APPLICATION, AS AMENDED, AND PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION. (DA No. 01-883). WTB. Contact: Aisha Braveboy 202-418-1433  DA-01-883A1.pdf  DA-01-883A1.doc  DA-01-883A1.txt

Released: 04/06/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES IT IS PREPARED TO GRANT ELEVEN C AND F BLOCK BROADBAND PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (PCS) LICENSES UPON FULL AND TIMELY PAYMENT (AUCTION EVENT NO. 35). (DA No. 01-878). WTB. Contact: News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at 202-418-0654, WTB Contact: Gary A. Oshinsky, Erin McGrath, or Amal Abdallah at 202-418-7240  DA-01-878A1.pdf  DA-01-878A2.pdf  DA-01-878A3.pdf  DA-01-878A4.pdf  DA-01-878A5.pdf  DA-01-878A1.doc  DA-01-878A4.doc  DA-01-878A5.doc  DA-01-878A1.txt  DA-01-878A2.txt  DA-01-878A3.txt  DA-01-878A4.txt  DA-01-878A5.txt

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STATE-BY-STATE TELEPHONE REVENUES AND UNIVERSAL SERVICE DATA. State-By-State revenues for 1999 and universal service support data for 2000. Adopted: 04/06/2001 by REPORT. CCB

ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION. Granted petition filed by Illinois Commerce Commission by extending the waiver for an additional nine months. (Dkt No. 00-91) by LETTER. CCB  DOC-211773A1.pdf  DOC-211773A1.doc  DOC-211773A1.txt

SPARTANBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SIX, SPARTANBURG, SC. Denied the request for review filed by Spartanburg County School District Six and affirmed SLD's denial of Spartanburg's request for discounts. (Dkt No. 97-21, 96-45). Action by: By the Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 04/05/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-856). CCB  DA-01-856A1.pdf  DA-01-856A1.doc  DA-01-856A1.txt

LAUREL HALL SCHOOL, HAGERSTOWN, MD. Denied appeal and affirmed SLD's determination that Laurel Hall did not adequately demonstrate that it had secured access to all of the resources necessary to effectively use the services requested.. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: By the Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 04/05/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-853). CCB  DA-01-853A1.pdf  DA-01-853A1.doc  DA-01-853A1.txt

BETHLEHEM TEMPLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, DUQUESNE, PA. Denied appeal and affirmed SLD's determination that Bethlehem Temple did not adequately demonstrate that it had secured access to all of the resources necessary to effectively use the services requested.. (Dkt No. 97-21, 96-45). Action by: By the Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 04/05/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-852). CCB  DA-01-852A1.pdf  DA-01-852A1.doc  DA-01-852A1.txt

GALLATIN RIVER COMMUNICATIONS, LLC., MADISON RIVER LONG DISTANCE SOLUTIONS D/B/A, GALLATIN RIVER LONG DISTANCE, MADISON TELEPHONE COMPANY, AND MADISON NETWORK SYSTEMS, INC.. Granted a limited waiver of the authorization and verification requirements of the Commission's rules and Carrier Change Orders.. (Dkt No. 94-129). Action by: Associate Chief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 04/05/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-872). CCB  DA-01-872A1.pdf  DA-01-872A1.doc  DA-01-872A1.txt

DEFINING CERTAIN INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER AFFILIATES AS SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, OR COMPARABLE CARRIERS UNDER SECTION 251(H) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT. Closed proceedings on a petition filed by Competitive Telecommunications Association, Florida Competitive Carriers Association, and Southeastern Competitive Carriers Association. Action by: Chief, Policy and Program Planning Division. Adopted: 04/05/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-874). CCB  DA-01-874A1.pdf  DA-01-874A1.doc  DA-01-874A1.txt

CABLE USA, INC.. Granted petition for a determination of effective competition in various Nebraska communities. Action by: Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 04/05/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-882). CSB  DA-01-882A1.pdf  DA-01-882A1.doc  DA-01-882A1.txt

MEREDITH CABLE. Approved, conditionaly, the Meredith Cable's refund plan.. Action by: Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 04/04/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-871). CSB  DA-01-871A1.pdf  DA-01-871A1.doc  DA-01-871A1.txt

EMMIS FM LICENSE CORP. OF CHICAGO. Found the licensee of station WKQX(FM), Chicago, Illinois apparently liable for a $14,000 forfeiture because of repeated broadcasts of indecent material.. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 04/05/2001 by NALF. (DA No. 01-870). ENF  DA-01-870A1.pdf  DA-01-870A1.doc  DA-01-870A1.txt

JUDITH AND GARFIELD REEVES-STEVENS. Closed an investigation into an alleged violation of the Commission's policy against the use of subliminal perception techniques in broadcasting by KTTV(TV), Los Angeles, CA and DirecTV.. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 04/03/2001 by LETTER. (DA No. 01-849). ENF  DA-01-849A1.pdf  DA-01-849A1.doc  DA-01-849A1.txt

ENOGEX, INC. AND TRANSOK, LLC. Adopted a Consent Decree which resolves a Bureau investigation regarding compliance by Enogex and Transok and Enogex will make a $10,000 voluntary contribution to the US Treasury and will implement the attached compliance plan.. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 04/05/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-828). ENF  DA-01-828A1.pdf  DA-01-828A2.pdf  DA-01-828A3.pdf  DA-01-828A1.doc  DA-01-828A2.doc  DA-01-828A3.doc  DA-01-828A1.txt  DA-01-828A2.txt  DA-01-828A3.txt

ONEOK D/B/A OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS COMPANY. Adopted consent decree which states that ONEOK will implement a program to ensure its future compliance with Sections 301 and 310(d) of the Act, and make a voluntary contribution to the U.S. Treasury in the amount of $15,000.. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 04/05/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-869). ENF  DA-01-869A1.pdf  DA-01-869A2.pdf  DA-01-869A1.doc  DA-01-869A2.doc  DA-01-869A1.txt  DA-01-869A2.txt

COMPLAINT AND REQUEST FOR SECTION 403 INVESTIGATION. Denied a "Complaint and Request for Section 403 Investigation" filed by Smithwick & Belendiuk, P.C. concerning reports broadcast on four television networks about the outcome of the Florida vote in the 2000 Presidential election.. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 04/03/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-847). ENF  DA-01-847A1.pdf  DA-01-847A1.doc  DA-01-847A1.txt

INDUSTRY GUIDANCE ON THE COMMISSION'S CASE LAW INTERPRETING 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1464 AND ENFORCEMENT POLICIES REGARDING BROADCAST INDECENCY. Issued a Policy Statement to provide guidance to the broadcast industry regarding case law interpreting 18 U.S.C. Section 1464 and enforcement policies with respect to broadcast indecency.. Action by: Commission. Adopted: 03/14/2001 by Policy Statement. (FCC No. 01-90). ENF  FCC-01-90A1.pdf  FCC-01-90A1.doc  FCC-01-90A1.txt

TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, TELEVISION BROADCAST STATIONS IN NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA. Amended table of allotments for television broadcast stations in New Iberia, Louisiana. (Dkt No. 01-2). Action by: Chief, Video Services Division. Adopted: 04/04/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-857). MMB  DA-01-857A1.doc

TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, FM BROADCAST STATIONS IN LOST CABIN AND ARAPAHOE, WYOMING. Proposed amending table of allotments for FM broadcast station in Lost Cabin and Arapahoe, Wyoming. (Dkt No. 01-86). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Comments Due: 05/28/2001. Reply Comments Due: 06/12/2001. Adopted: 03/28/2001 by NPRM. (DA No. 01-866). MMB  DA-01-866A1.pdf  DA-01-866A1.doc  DA-01-866A1.txt

TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, DIGITAL TELEVISION BROADCAST STATIONS IN JACKSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA. Amended table of allotments for digital television broadcast stations in Jacksonville, North Carolina. (Dkt No. 01-3). Action by: Chief, Video Services Division. Adopted: 04/04/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-858). MMB  DA-01-858A1.doc

TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, TV BROADCAST STATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL FALLS AND CHISHOLM, MINNESOTA. Proposed amending table of allotments for Television Broadcast Stations in International Falls and Chisholm, Minnesota. (Dkt No. 01-87). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Comments Due: 05/28/2001. Reply Comments Due: 06/12/2001. Adopted: 03/28/2001 by NPRM. (DA No. 01-867). MMB  DA-01-867A1.pdf  DA-01-867A1.doc  DA-01-867A1.txt

TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, FM BROADCAST STATIONS MOUNT PLEASANT & BOGATA, TEXAS. Granted BBC's petition for reconsideration requesting rescission of Channel 263A allotment at Bogata, Texas and granted settlement agreement. (Dkt No. 00-54). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 03/28/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-879). MMB  DA-01-879A1.pdf  DA-01-879A1.doc  DA-01-879A1.txt

N.E. COLORADO CELLULAR, INC.. Granted Sagir's petition to dismiss or deny and dismissed NECC's application. Action by: Chief, Commercial Wireless Division. Adopted: 04/05/2001 by MO&OR. (DA No. 01-890). WTB  DA-01-890A1.pdf  DA-01-890A2.pdf  DA-01-890A3.pdf  DA-01-890A2.doc  DA-01-890A3.doc  DA-01-890A1.txt  DA-01-890A2.txt  DA-01-890A3.txt

HIGHLAND CELLULAR, INC.. Denied a petition for reconsideration regarding an amendment to change bidding credit status in Auction No. 22 (PCS).. (Dkt No. DA 01-821). Action by: Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Tellecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 04/04/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-868). WTB  DA-01-868A1.pdf  DA-01-868A2.pdf  DA-01-868A3.pdf  DA-01-868A4.pdf  DA-01-868A2.doc  DA-01-868A3.doc  DA-01-868A4.doc  DA-01-868A1.txt  DA-01-868A2.txt  DA-01-868A3.txt  DA-01-868A4.txt

1998 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW -- AMENDMENT OF PART 97 OF THE COMMISSION'S AMATEUR SERVICE RULES; PETITION FOR REPEAL OF RULE 47 C.F.R. APPENDIX 2 TO PART 97 AND ALL OTHER RULES ASSOCIATED WITH SAME ET AL.. Granted the request of the amateur service database distinguish between Technician and Technician Plus Class licensees, however, to the extent that these database changes already have been implemented. (Dkt No. 98-143, 9148, 9150, 9196, 9831, 9867, 10018). Action by: Commission. Adopted: 03/27/2001 by M&O. (FCC No. 01-108). WTB  FCC-01-108A1.pdf  FCC-01-108A1.doc  FCC-01-108A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED APRIL 5, 2001, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 68:

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PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER GLORIA TRISTANI, RE: ENFORCEMENT BUREAU LETTER RULINGS ON WLAN, (FM), LANCASTER PENNSYLVANIA AND WBZZ, (FM), PETTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA INDECENCY COMPLAINTS. News Release CMMR. Contact William J. Friedman 202-418-2300  DOC-211745A1.pdf  DOC-211745A1.doc  DOC-211745A1.txt

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Released: 04/05/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR REPLY COMMENTS ON CTIA REQUEST TO COMMENCE RULEMAKING TO ESTABLISH FAIR LOCATION INFORMATION PRACTICES. (DA No. 01-887). (Dkt No 01-72). Reply Comments Due: 04/24/2001. WTB. Contact: Barbara Reideler 202-418-1310  DA-01-887A1.pdf  DA-01-887A1.doc  DA-01-887A1.txt

Released: 04/05/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION OR DECLARATORY RULING CONCERNING PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT REQUESTS FOR PHASE 2 ENHANCED 911. (DA No. 01-886). (Dkt No 94-102). Comments Due: 04/23/2001. Reply Comments Due: 05/03/2001. WTB. Contact: Wendy Austrie 202-418-1310  DA-01-886A1.pdf  DA-01-886A1.doc  DA-01-886A1.txt

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BROADBANDCONNECT, INC.. Granted application of BroadbandConnect, Inc. for certification to operate an open video system in various communities in Allegany County, Maryland.. Action by: Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 04/05/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-875). CSB  DA-01-875A1.pdf  DA-01-875A1.doc  DA-01-875A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED APRIL 4, 2001, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 67:

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Report No: SES-00276 Released: 04/04/2001. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION, RE: ACTIONS TAKEN. IB  DOC-211739A1.pdf  DOC-211739A1.txt

Report No: SES-00275 Released: 04/04/2001. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, RE: SATELLITE RADIO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-211742A1.pdf  DOC-211742A1.txt

Report No: 821 Released: 04/04/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB  DOC-211743A1.pdf  DOC-211743A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED APRIL 3, 2001, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 66:

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COMSAT COMMUNICATIONS. Granted COMSAT's request for an extension of time from April 1 until June 1, 2001, to file its annual Joint Cost Report and independent audit report on its cost allocation manual. Action by: Chief, Accounting Safeguards Division. Adopted: 04/02/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-772). CCB