Daily Digest
	Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Vol. 20 No. 194	News media information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 202/418-2555 October 4, 2001

FCC ADVISES PUBLIC OF WAYS TO PREVENT THE VIEWING OF OBJECTIONABLE TELEVISION PROGRAMS. Upon request, cable systems must fully scramble or block channels not subscribed to by the household.. News Release. News Media Contact: Michelle Russo at (202) 418-2358l and Rosemary Kimball 418-0511 CIB  DOC-216616A1.doc  DOC-216616A1.pdf  DOC-216616A1.txt

FCC FINDS CABLE OPERATORS MAY PASS THROUGH FRANCHISE FEES. Agency Also Supports Consumers' Right to Know Who's Responsible for Charges on Bill. News Release. News Media Contact: Michelle Russo at 202-418-2358 CSB, CSB. Contact Steve Broeckaert, Ben Golant at 202-418-7200  DOC-216620A1.pdf  DOC-216620A1.txt

Released: 10/04/2001. TARIFF TRANSMITTALS PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG - 10/03/01. CCB  DOC-216611A1.pdf  DOC-216611A1.txt

Released: 10/04/2001. CCB GRANTS CONSENT FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF DOMESTIC 214 OF AMERICATEL. (DA No. 01-2309). CCB. Contact: Aaron Goldberger 202-418-1580  DA-01-2309A1.doc  DA-01-2309A1.pdf  DA-01-2309A1.txt

Released: 10/04/2001. ENERGY EAST TERMINATES EXEMPT TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY STATUS FOR ITS AFFILIATE, NEON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.. (DA No. 01-2305). CCB. Contact: Jon Minkoff 202-418-2353  DA-01-2305A1.doc  DA-01-2305A1.pdf  DA-01-2305A1.txt

Released: 10/04/2001. COMMENTS INVITED ON QWEST LONG DISTANCE, INC. APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 01-2306). Comments Due: 10/18/2001. CCB. Contact: Jon Minkoff 202-418-2325  DA-01-2306A1.doc  DA-01-2306A1.pdf  DA-01-2306A1.txt

Released: 10/04/2001. COMMENTS INVITED ON TELECOM NEW ZEALAND COMMUNICATIONS (USA), LTD. APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 01-2307). Comments Due: 10/18/2001. CCB. Contact: Jon Minkoff 202-418-2325  DA-01-2307A1.doc  DA-01-2307A1.pdf  DA-01-2307A1.txt

Released: 10/04/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU GRANTS CONSENT FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF DOMESTIC 214 AUTHORIZATION OF AMERICATEL CORPORATION. (DA No. 01-2309) CC Docket 01-195. CCB. Contact: Aaron Goldberger 202-418-1508

Released: 10/04/2001. OPENBAND MULTIMEDIA, LLC FILES NOTICE OF INTENT. (DA No. 01-2295). CSB. Contact: Sonia Greenaway 202-418-7200  DA-01-2295A1.doc  DA-01-2295A1.pdf  DA-01-2295A1.txt

Released: 10/04/2001. REMINDER OF TIER BUY-THROUGH REQUIREMENTS FOR CABLE OPERATORS. (DA No. 01-2294). CSB. Contact: Ben Golant 202-418-7111  DA-01-2294A1.doc  DA-01-2294A1.pdf  DA-01-2294A1.txt

Released: 10/04/2001. INFLATION ADJUSTMENT FIGURES FOR CABLE OPERATORS USING FCC FORMS 1210 AND 1240 NOW AVAILABLE. (DA No. 01-2302). CSB. Contact: Nand Gupta 202-418-2279  DA-01-2302A1.doc  DA-01-2302A1.pdf  DA-01-2302A1.txt

Released: 10/04/2001. ADVISORY TO CABLE OPERATORS CONCERNING SECTION 504 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS DECENCY ACT 1996. (DA No. 01-2310). CSB. Contact: Margo Domon Davenport 202-418-7200  DA-01-2310A1.doc  DA-01-2310A1.pdf  DA-01-2310A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00448 Released: 10/04/2001. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 01-2304). IB

Report No: 45084 Released: 10/04/2001. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-216614A1.txt

Report No: 25084 Released: 10/04/2001. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-216602A1.txt

Report No: 533 Released: 10/04/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-216622A1.pdf  DOC-216622A1.txt

Released: 10/04/2001. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS Ex parte 1 of 2 between September 21 and September 28, 2001, Ex parte 2 of 2 between September 28 and October 1, 2001.. OMD  DOC-216617A1.doc  DOC-216617A2.doc  DOC-216617A1.pdf  DOC-216617A2.pdf  DOC-216617A1.txt  DOC-216617A2.txt

CHICHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT, BOOTHWYN, PA. Extended by 30 days the deadline for resolution of the captioned Requests for Review.. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: By the Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 10/03/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2291). CCB  DA-01-2291A1.doc  DA-01-2291A1.pdf  DA-01-2291A1.txt

ST. FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL, HOUSTON, TX. Denied Request for Review and affirms SLD's decision to deny initial appeal as untimely.. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: By the Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 10/03/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2293). CCB  DA-01-2293A1.doc  DA-01-2293A1.pdf  DA-01-2293A1.txt

ACCEPT EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE, FRAMINGHAM, MA, ET. AL. Extended by 60 days the deadline for resolution of the captioned Requests for Review.. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: By the Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 10/03/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2289). CCB  DA-01-2289A1.doc  DA-01-2289A1.pdf  DA-01-2289A1.txt

NEW YORK MILITARY ACADEMY, HUDSON, NY. Denied Request for Review because applicant did not comply with the Commission's competitve bidding rules.. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: By the Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 10/03/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2292). CCB  DA-01-2292A1.doc  DA-01-2292A1.pdf  DA-01-2292A1.txt

ASOCIACION DE EDUCACION PRIVIDA. Granted and remanded Request for Review requesting review of SLD's decision of its application for discounted services.. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: By the Deputy Chief, Accounting Policy Division. Adopted: 10/03/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2290). CCB  DA-01-2290A1.doc  DA-01-2290A1.pdf  DA-01-2290A1.txt

ARMSTRONG UTILITIES, INC. FOR MODIFICATION OF MARKET OF STATION WGGN-TV, SANDUSKY, OHIO. Affirmed the Bureau's action and denied the application for review.. Action by: By the Commission. Adopted: 09/25/2001 by MO&O. (FCC No. 01-277). CMMR  FCC-01-277A1.doc  FCC-01-277A1.pdf  FCC-01-277A1.txt

CITY OF PASADENA, CALIFORNIA, CITY OF NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE AND CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA. Denied Petitions for Declaratory Ruling on Franchise Fee Pass Through Issues. Action by: By the Commission. Adopted: 10/01/2001 by MO&O. (FCC No. 01-289). CMMR  FCC-01-289A1.doc  FCC-01-289A1.pdf  FCC-01-289A1.txt

AFRICAN-AMERICAN BROADCASTING COMPANY OF BELLEVUE, INC. V. NORTHLAND CABLE TV. Granted Request for Mandatory Carriage of Television Station KWOG(TV), Bellevue, Washington. Action by: Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division. Adopted: 09/26/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-2297). CSB  DA-01-2297A1.doc  DA-01-2297A1.pdf  DA-01-2297A1.txt

AFRICAN-AMERICAN BROADCASTING COMPANY OF BELLEVUE, INC. V. CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS. Granted Request for Mandatory Carriage of Television Station KWOG(TV), Bellevue, Washington. Action by: Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division. Adopted: 10/02/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-2298). CSB  DA-01-2298A1.doc  DA-01-2298A1.pdf  DA-01-2298A1.txt

FRONTIERSVISION OPERATING PARTNERS, L.P.D/B/A ADELPHIA CABLE COMMUNICATIONS. Granted petition for special relief filed by Frontiersvision Operating Partners, L.P., d/b/a Adelphia Cable Communicaitons.. Action by: Chief, Consumer Protection and Competition Division. Adopted: 09/21/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-2296). CSB  DA-01-2296A1.doc  DA-01-2296A1.pdf  DA-01-2296A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF ACCIPITER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. REQUEST FOR REFUND OF FILING FEE.. Denied the Application of Review filed January 17, 2001 by Accipiter Communications, Inc. for refund of filing fee.. Action by: the Commisison. Adopted: 10/02/2001 by MO&O. (FCC No. 01-291). OGC  FCC-01-291A1.doc  FCC-01-291A1.pdf  FCC-01-291A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF MICHAEL S. RICE AND HIS WHOLLY-OWNED COMPANIES, CONTEMPORARY MEDIA, INC., CONTEMPORARY BROADCASTING, INC., LAKE BROADCASTING, INC. REQUEST FOR EXPEDITED CONFIRMATION OF CONTINUED OPERATING AUTHORITY. Denied the request and ordered the Rice Stations to cease broadcast operations no later than 11:59 p.m. on October 3, 2001.. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 10/03/2001 by MO&O. (FCC No. 01-300). MMB  FCC-01-300A1.doc  FCC-01-300A1.pdf  FCC-01-300A1.txt