fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 20 No. 123
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



June 22, 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-213847A1.doc  DOC-213847A1.pdf  DOC-213847A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release OMR. Contact Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504  DOC-213849A1.doc  DOC-213849A1.pdf  DOC-213849A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 06/22/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PROPOSED STREAMLINED ARMIS 43-04 (JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS) REPORT. (DA No. 01-1496). (Dkt No 80-286). Comments Due: 07/20/2001. Reply Comments Due: 08/06/2001. CCB. Contact: Andrew Mulitz at (202) 418-0827  DA-01-1496A1.doc  DA-01-1496A1.pdf  DA-01-1496A1.txt

Released: 06/22/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU EXTENDS PRELIMINARY EXTENSION DATE FOR CALEA SECTION 103 COMPLIANCE FOR WIRELINE CARRIERS TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. (DA No. 01-1494). (Dkt No 97-213). Comments Due: 07/11/2001. Reply Comments Due: 07/23/2001. CCB. Contact: Gayle Teicher at (202) 418-1515  DA-01-1494A1.doc  DA-01-1494A2.doc  DA-01-1494A3.doc  DA-01-1494A1.pdf  DA-01-1494A2.pdf  DA-01-1494A3.pdf  DA-01-1494A1.txt  DA-01-1494A2.txt  DA-01-1494A3.txt

Released: 06/22/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU ANNOUNCES THAT THE COMMISSION WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FOR PART 68 CERTIFICATION AND PETITIONS FOR WAIVER OF PART 68 TECHNICAL CRITERIA. (DA No. 01-1485). (Dkt No 99-216). CCB. Contact: Bill Howden at (202) 418-2343 and Susan Magnotti at (202) 418-0871, TTY: (202) 418-0484, email: smagnott@fcc.gov  DA-01-1485A1.doc  DA-01-1485A1.pdf  DA-01-1485A1.txt

Released: 06/22/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON AT&T CORPORATION'S REQUEST FOR DECLARATORY RULING AND CLARIFICATION OF CHANGES TO THE TOLL-FREE NUMBER ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM. (DA No. 01-1463). (Dkt No 95-155) NSD File No. L-01-112, Pleading Cycle Established. Comments Due: 07/12/2001. Reply Comments Due: 07/23/2001. CCB. Contact: Jennifer Gorny at (202) 418-2320, email: jgorny@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-01-1463A1.doc  DA-01-1463A1.pdf  DA-01-1463A1.txt

Released: 06/22/2001. ITC DELTACOM, INC. SEEKS COMMISSION DETERMINATION OF "EXEMPT TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY" STATUS UNDER THE PUBLIC UTILITY HOLDING COMPANY ACT. (DA No. 01-1490) NSD File No: ETC 01-09, Pleading Cycle Established. Comments Due: 07/09/2001. Reply Comments Due: 07/16/2001. CCB. Contact: Jon Minkoff at (202) 418-2325 email: cweather@fcc.gov or Jon Minkoff at (202) 418-2353, email: jminkoff@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-01-1490A1.doc  DA-01-1490A1.pdf  DA-01-1490A1.txt

Released: 06/22/2001. AFN FINANCE COMPANY NO. 1, LLC, SEEKS COMMISSION DETERMINATION OF "EXEMPT TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY" STATUS UNDER THE PUBLIC UTILITY HOLDING COMPANY ACT. (DA No. 01-1491) NSD File No. ETC-01-10, Pleading Cycle Established. Comments Due: 07/09/2001. Reply Comments Due: 07/16/2001. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov or Jon Minkoff at (202) 418-2323, email: jminkoff@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-01-1491A1.doc  DA-01-1491A1.pdf  DA-01-1491A1.txt

Released: 06/22/2001. COMMENTS INVITED ON NORTH AMERICAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC SERVICES. (DA No. 01-1492) NSD File No. W-P-D-496, Section 214 Application, Applicant North American Telecommunications Corporation. Comments Due: 07/06/2001. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov or Jon Minkoff at (202) 418-2323, email: jminkoff@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-01-1492A1.doc  DA-01-1492A1.pdf  DA-01-1492A1.txt

Released: 06/22/2001. EFFECTIVE DATE OF BROADCAST SIGNAL CARRIAGE RULE PROVISIONS REQUIRING OMB APPROVAL CS DOCKET NOS. 00-96 AND 99-363. (DA No. 01-1477). CSB. Contact: Eloise Gore at (202) 418-7200, TTY: (202) 418-7172. News Media Contact: Michelle Russo at (202) 418-2358  DA-01-1477A1.doc  DA-01-1477A1.pdf  DA-01-1477A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00412NS Released: 06/22/2001. NON-STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING Section 214 Applications (47 C.F.R. Section 63.18); Cable Landing License Applications (47 C.F.R. Sectoin 1.767); Authorize Switched Services over Private Lines (47 C.F.R. Section 63.16) and Section 310(b)(4). IB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-213850A1.pdf  DOC-213850A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00411S Released: 06/22/2001. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING Section 214 Applications (47 C.F.R. Section 63.18); Cable Landing License Applications (47 C.F.R. Section 1.767) Requests to Authorize Switched Services Over Private Lines (47 C.F.R. Section 63.16); Section 310(B)(4) Requests. IB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-213851A1.pdf  DOC-213851A1.txt

Report No: 45012 Released: 06/22/2001. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-213834A1.txt

Report No: 25012 Released: 06/22/2001. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-213835A1.txt

Report No: 417 Released: 06/22/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-213786A1.pdf  DOC-213786A1.txt

Report No: 25012A Released: 06/22/2001. NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE FOR FILING OF TELEVISION BROADCAST STATION APPLICATION AND NOTICE OF PETITION TO DENY DEADLINE Cut-Off Date: August 1, 2001. MMB  DOC-213830A1.doc  DOC-213830A1.pdf  DOC-213830A1.txt

Report No: CWS-01-64 Released: 06/22/2001. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-213844A1.pdf  DOC-213844A1.txt

Released: 06/22/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS CONSENT TO ASSIGN F BLOCK BROADBAND PCS LICENSES. (DA No. 01-1493). WTB. Contact: Yolanda Lee (418-7990)  DA-01-1493A1.doc  DA-01-1493A1.pdf  DA-01-1493A1.txt

Released: 06/22/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES THAT FOREST INDUSTRIES TELECOMMUNICATIONS IS CERTIFIED AS A FREQUENCY COORDINATOR FOR 800/900 MHZ BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL/LAND TRANSPORTATION FREQUENCIES. (DA No. 01-1474). WTB. Contact: Freda Lippert Thyden at (202) 418-0680, TTY: (202) 418-7233, email: fthyden@fcc.gov  DA-01-1474A1.doc  DA-01-1474A1.pdf  DA-01-1474A1.txt

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MASON, TEXAS. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 01-133). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Comments Due: 08/13/2001. Reply Comments Due: 08/28/2001. Adopted: 06/13/2001 by NPRM. (DA No. 01-1484). MMB  DA-01-1484A1.doc  DA-01-1484A1.pdf  DA-01-1484A1.txt

ELK CITY, OKLAHOMA AND BORGER, TEXAS. Proposed the Reallotment of TV stations in these communities. (Dkt No. 01-134). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Comments Due: 08/13/2001. Reply Comments Due: 08/28/2001. Adopted: 06/13/2001 by NPRM. (DA No. 01-1483). MMB  DA-01-1483A1.doc  DA-01-1483A1.pdf  DA-01-1483A1.txt

ALAMO COMMUNITY, NEW MEXICO. Effective August 7, 2001, Amended FM Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 00-158). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 06/13/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-1480). MMB  DA-01-1480A1.doc  DA-01-1480A1.pdf  DA-01-1480A1.txt

BRECKENRIDGE, TEXAS. Erratum to R&O correcting the Docket No. to show as Docket No. 99-242 and RM 9676. (Dkt No. 99-243). Action by: Chief, Mass Media Bureau by ERRATUM. (DA No. 01-1495). MMB  DOC-213852A1.doc  DOC-213852A1.pdf  DOC-213852A1.txt

ABINGDON AND CANTON, ILLINOIS. Effective August 6, 2001Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 01-67). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 06/13/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-1481). MMB  DA-01-1481A1.doc  DA-01-1481A1.pdf  DA-01-1481A1.txt

BATESVILLE, TEXAS/BENJAMIN, TEXAS/JUNCTION, TEXAS. Proposed to Amend FM Table of Allotments for these communities. Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Comments Due: 08/13/2001. Reply Comments Due: 08/28/2001. Adopted: 06/13/2001 by NPRM. (DA No. 01-1482). MMB  DA-01-1482A1.doc  DA-01-1482A1.pdf  DA-01-1482A1.txt

QUARTZSITE, ARIZONA AND LEESVILLE, LOUISIANA. Effective August 6, 2001, Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 01-70, 01-71). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 06/13/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-1479). MMB  DA-01-1479A1.doc  DA-01-1479A1.pdf  DA-01-1479A1.txt

CALIENTE, NEVADA/BOSWELL, OKLAHOMA/ATLUS, OKLAHOMA. Proposed Amendment of FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 01-135, 01-136, 01-137). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Comments Due: 08/13/2001. Reply Comments Due: 08/28/2001. Adopted: 06/13/2001 by NPRM. (DA No. 01-1488). MMB  DA-01-1488A1.doc  DA-01-1488A1.pdf  DA-01-1488A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JUNE 21, 2001, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 122:

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CHAIRMAN POWELL OUTLINES STRONG CONSUMER ADVOCACY PROGRAM, "EVERYTHING WE DO IS ABOUT CONSUMERS". News Release. News Media Contact: David Fiske at 202-418-0513 or Rosemary Kimball at 202-418-0511 CMMR  DOC-213838A1.doc  DOC-213838A1.pdf  DOC-213838A1.txt

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Released: 06/21/2001. COMMENTS REQUESTED ON THE APPLICATION BY VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. FOR AUTHORIZATION UNDER SECTION 271 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT TO PROVIDE IN-REGION, INTERLATA SERVICE IN THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA. (DA No. 01-1486). (Dkt No 01-138). CCB. Contact: Robert Tanner at (202) 418-1535. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-1500  DA-01-1486A1.doc  DA-01-1486A1.pdf  DA-01-1486A1.txt

Report No: AUC-01-41-B Released: 06/21/2001. CORRECTION TO ATTACHMENT A, NARROWBAND PCS SPECTRUM AUCTION SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 3, 2001, REVISED UPFRONT PAYMENTS, BIDDING UNIT AMOUNTS, AND MINIMUM OPENING BIDS FOR NATIONWIDE LICENSES AND LICENSES IN MTA 017 (Auction No. 41). Comments Due: 07/02/2001. WTB. Contact: Howard Davenport or Lyle Ishida at (202) 418-0660, Lisa Stover at (717) 338-2888  DOC-213848A1.doc  DOC-213848A1.pdf  DOC-213848A1.txt

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REMARKS BY MICHAEL K. POWELL, CHAIRMAN, FCC, BEFORE THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS BAR ASSOCIATION, WASHINGTON, D.C.. CMMR. "Consumer Policy In Competitive Markets"  DOC-213839A1.doc  DOC-213839A1.pdf  DOC-213839A1.txt

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VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC.. Issued Protective Order to ensure that documents and materials in this proceeding considered by the applicants and other submitters to be confidential and proprietary are afforded protection. (Dkt No. 01-138). Action by: Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 06/21/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-1487). CCB  DA-01-1487A1.doc  DA-01-1487A1.pdf  DA-01-1487A1.txt

RE: CHANNEL 41, COOS BAY, OREGON. Denied Petition filed by Gary Stevens against the application of Todd P. Robinson, dba Pacific Bay Broadcasting for authority to construct and operate a new television station on Channel 41 at Coos Bay, Oregon by LETTER. (DA No. 01-1476). MMB  DA-01-1476A1.doc

ASSOCIATION FOR MAXIMUM SERVICE TELEVISION, INC.. Extended time for filing comments to July 9, 2001 and replies to to August 7, 2001. (Dkt No. 01-75). Action by: Acting Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology. Adopted: 06/20/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-1470). OET  DA-01-1470A1.doc  DA-01-1470A1.pdf  DA-01-1470A1.txt