fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 20 No. 178
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



September 12, 2001


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC EXPRESSES SYMPATHY AND PLEDGES CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY. News Release. News Media Contact: Maureen Peratino at (202) 418-0506 or Michelle Russo at (202) 418-2358 NA  DOC-216050A1.doc  DOC-216050A1.pdf  DOC-216050A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 09/12/2001. PROPOSED FOURTH QUARTER 2001 UNIVERSAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTION FACTOR. (DA No. 01-2083). (Dkt No 96-45). CCB. Contact: Adrian Wright at (202) 418-0854  DA-01-2083A1.doc  DA-01-2083A1.pdf  DA-01-2083A1.txt

Released: 09/11/2001. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG Public Reference Log: 09/10/2001. CCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270

Report No: NCD-551 Released: 09/11/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION BELLSOUTH. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, TTY: (202) 418-0484, email: cweather@fcc.gov

Report No: NCD-555 Released: 09/11/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY QWEST. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, TTY: (202) 418-0484, email: cweather@fcc.gov

Report No: NCD-552 Released: 09/11/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY VERIZON. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, TTY: (202) 418-0484, email: cweather@fcc.gov

Report No: NCD-545 Released: 09/11/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY AMERITECH. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, TTY: (202) 418-0484, email: cweather@fcc.gov

Report No: NCD-546 Released: 09/11/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY AMERITECH. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, TTY: (202) 418-0484, email: cweather@fcc.gov

Report No: NCD-547 Released: 09/11/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY AMERITECH. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, TTY: (202) 418-0484, email: cweather@fcc.gov

Report No: NCD-548 Released: 09/11/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY AMERITECH. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, TTY: (202) 418-0484, email: cweather@fcc.gov

Report No: NCD-549 Released: 09/11/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY AMERITECH. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, TTY: (202) 418-0484, email: cweather@fcc.gov

Report No: NCD-550 Released: 09/11/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY AMERITECH. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, TTY: (202) 418-0484, email: cweather@fcc.gov

Report No: NCD-553 Released: 09/11/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, TTY: (202) 418-0484, email: cweather@fcc.gov

Report No: NCD-554 Released: 09/11/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, TTY: (202) 418-0484, email: cweather@fcc.gov

Released: 09/11/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON UPDATING LINE COUNTS AND OTHER LIMITED INFORMATION USED CALUCULATING HIGH-COST UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT FOR NON-RURAL CARRIERS FOR 2002. (DA No. 01-2107). (Dkt No 96-45) Pleading Cycle Established. Comments Due: 10/04/2001. Reply Comments Due: 10/10/2001. CCB. Contact: Katie King or Thomas Buckley on (202) 418-7400  DA-01-2107A1.doc  DA-01-2107A1.pdf  DA-01-2107A1.txt

Report No: 45067 Released: 09/11/2001. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-216036A1.txt

Report No: 45068 Released: 09/12/2001. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-216040A1.txt

Report No: 25067 Released: 09/11/2001. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-216037A1.txt

Report No: 25068 Released: 09/12/2001. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-216041A1.txt

Report No: 505 Released: 09/11/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-215984A1.pdf  DOC-215984A1.txt

Report No: 506 Released: 09/12/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-215985A1.pdf  DOC-215985A1.txt

Report No: 507 Released: 09/12/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-216047A1.pdf  DOC-216047A1.txt

Report No: 504 Released: 09/11/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MMB  DOC-215982A1.pdf  DOC-215982A1.txt

Report No: 414 Released: 09/12/2001. MASS MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. MMB, MMB  DOC-215986A1.pdf  DOC-215986A1.txt

Released: 09/11/2001. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS ATTACHED EX PARTE PN BETWEEN AUGUST 31 AND SEPTEMBER 5, 2001. OMD  DOC-216004A1.doc  DOC-216004A1.pdf  DOC-216004A1.txt

Released: 09/12/2001. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION CLOSES OFFICES Due to the national emergency that occurred yesterday, September 11, 2001, the Federal Communications Commission closed its offices early in the morning. OMD. Contact: Magalie Salas at (202) 418-0300. News Media Contact: Maureen Peratino at (202) 418-0506  DOC-216044A1.doc  DOC-216044A1.pdf  DOC-216044A1.txt

Report No: 965 Released: 09/12/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNCATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTIONS. WTB  DOC-216018A1.pdf  DOC-216018A1.txt

Report No: 964 Released: 09/12/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-216016A1.pdf  DOC-216016A1.txt

Report No: 963 Released: 09/12/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-216015A1.pdf  DOC-216015A1.txt

Report No: 962 Released: 09/12/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-216014A1.pdf  DOC-216014A1.txt

Released: 09/12/2001. PUBLIC SAFETY NATIONAL COORDINATION COMMITTEE NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION. (DA No. 01-2138). WTB. Contact: Michael J. Wilheim at (202) 418-0680, email: mwilhelm@fcc.gov  DA-01-2138A1.doc  DA-01-2138A1.pdf  DA-01-2138A1.txt

Released: 09/11/2001. WIRELESS TELECOM ACTION - REGION 7 (COLORADO) 700 MHZ PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING COMMITEE ANNOUNCES THIRD PLANNING MEETING. (DA No. 01-2113). WTB. Contact: Bert Weintraub at (202) 418-0680  DA-01-2113A1.doc  DA-01-2113A1.pdf  DA-01-2113A1.txt

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TEXTS

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WTNH BROADCASTING, INC. AND K-W TV, INC.. Granted the petition for reconsideration filed by WTNH Broadcasting, Inc. and K-W TV, Inc.. Action by: Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 09/06/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2117). CSB  DA-01-2117A1.doc  DA-01-2117A1.pdf  DA-01-2117A1.txt

KENNEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION V. TIME WARNER COMMUNICATIONS. Granted in part the petition for relief filed in the captioned proceeding by Kenney Broadcasting Corporation. Action by: Deputy Chief, Cable Services. Adopted: 09/06/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-2119). CSB  DA-01-2119A1.doc  DA-01-2119A1.pdf  DA-01-2119A1.txt

AT&T COMMUNICATIONS, INC.. Denied a Petition for Limited Reconsideration filed by AT&T Communications, Inc. regarding forfeiture of $520,000 for slamming. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 09/05/2001 by ORDER. (FCC No. 01-254). EB. Contact Kimberly Jackson  FCC-01-254A1.doc  FCC-01-254A1.pdf  FCC-01-254A1.txt

PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY COMPLAINANT V. WORLD COMMUNICATIONS, INC., RESPONDENT. Denied the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company's Petition for Reconsideration of our Order canceling forfeitures against WorldCom and the Manila Peninsula Hotel. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 09/06/2001 by ORDER. (FCC No. 01-257). EB. Contact Elizabeth Valinoti  FCC-01-257A1.doc  FCC-01-257A1.pdf  FCC-01-257A1.txt

REGARDING APPLICATION OF DALE WESTPHALL. Granted the application filed by FCCA under File No. 27999-CD-P/L-94. Adopted: 09/10/2001 by ERRATUM. (DA No. 01-2121). WTB  DOC-215996A1.doc  DOC-215996A1.pdf  DOC-215996A1.txt

BELMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE. Dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration. Action by: Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division. Adopted: 09/10/2001 by RECON. (DA No. 01-2123). WTB  DA-01-2123A1.doc  DA-01-2123A1.pdf  DA-01-2123A1.txt

DIGIPH; MOUNTAIN SOLUTIONS. Denied DiGiPH's Application for Review and Denied Mountain Solutions's Application for Review. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 08/31/2001 by MO&O. (FCC No. 01-248). WTB. Contact Alice Elder  FCC-01-248A1.doc  FCC-01-248A1.pdf  FCC-01-248A1.txt

BIG BEND TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC.. Granted BBTC's Reconsideration Petition. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 09/06/2001 by RECON. (DA No. 01-2128). WTB  DA-01-2128A1.doc  DA-01-2128A1.pdf  DA-01-2128A1.txt

COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA. Denied Champion's Petition and Affirmed the Commission's determinations in its Order on Review and Reconsideration granting San Mateo's petition for reconsideration. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 08/24/2001 by MO&O. (FCC No. 01-245). WTB. Contact Karen Franklin  FCC-01-245A1.doc  FCC-01-245A1.pdf  FCC-01-245A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED SEPTEMBER 10, 2001, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 177:

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FCC IMPOSES $920,000 SLAMMING FINE AGAINST ALL AMERICAN TELEPHONE, INC.. The FCC released an Order imposing a $920,000 fine against All American Telephone, Inc. for violations of the Communications Act and the Commission's rules against slamming. News Release. Adopted: 09/10/2001. News Media Contact: John Winston at (202) 418-7450 EB. Contact Amy Glatter Goodman at (202) 418-1549  DOC-216009A1.doc  DOC-216009A1.pdf  DOC-216009A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 337 Released: 09/10/2001. EXPERIMENTAL ACTIONS Public Notice of experimental applications granted during the period from 7/1/01 to 8/1/01. OET. Contact: Office of Engineering & Technology  DOC-215998A1.doc  DOC-215998A1.pdf  DOC-215998A1.txt

Report No: AUC-01-40-H Released: 09/10/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU STAFF PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON COMPLETING THE SHORT-FORM APPLICATION (FCC FORM 175) FOR AUCTION NO. 40, AUCTION OF LICENSES FOR LOWER AND UPPER PAGING BANDS. (DA No. 01-2122). WTB  DA-01-2122A1.doc  DA-01-2122A1.pdf  DA-01-2122A1.txt

Released: 09/10/2001. PUBLIC SAFETY 700 MHZ BAND - GENERAL USE CHANNELS APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO REGIONAL PLANNING BOUNDARIES OF CONNECTICUT AND MICHIGAN. (DA No. 01-2112). WTB. Contact: Bert Weintraub at (202) 418-0680, TTY: (202) 418-7233, email: bweinra@fcc.gov  DA-01-2112A1.doc  DA-01-2112A1.pdf  DA-01-2112A1.txt

Released: 09/10/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES THAT FORESTRY CONSERVATION COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC. IS CERTIFIED AS A FREQUENCY COORDINATOR FOR 800 MHZ PUBLIC SAFETY FREQUENCIES. (DA No. 01-2124). WTB. Contact: John A. Evanoff at (202) 418-0680, TTY: (202) 418-7233, email: jevanoff.fcc.gov, TTY  DA-01-2124A1.doc  DA-01-2124A1.pdf  DA-01-2124A1.txt