fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 20 No. 204
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



October 19, 2001


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd 202-418-0504 OMR  DOC-217019A1.doc  DOC-217019A1.pdf  DOC-217019A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 10/19/2001. TARIFF TRANSMITTALS PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG - 10/18/2001. CCB  DOC-217004A1.pdf  DOC-217004A1.txt

Report No: 2507 Released: 10/19/2001. CIB REFERENCE INFORMATION CENTER PETITIONS FOR RULEMAKING FILED. CIB  DOC-217027A1.doc  DOC-217027A1.pdf  DOC-217027A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00453S Released: 10/19/2001. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-217028A1.pdf  DOC-217028A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00454NS Released: 10/19/2001. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-217029A1.pdf  DOC-217029A1.txt

Released: 10/19/2001. IMPLEMENTATION OF ITU COST RECOVERY CHARGES FOR SATELLITE NETWORK FILINGS. (DA No. 01-2435). IB  DA-01-2435A1.doc  DA-01-2435A1.pdf  DA-01-2435A1.txt

Report No: SPB-175 Released: 10/19/2001. REQUEST FOR COORDINATION OF CANADIAN EARTH STATIONS WITH USA TERRESTRIAL FIXED STATIONS. IB  DOC-217032A1.doc  DOC-217032A1.pdf  DOC-217032A1.txt

Report No: 45094 Released: 10/19/2001. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-217033A1.txt

Report No: 25094 Released: 10/19/2001. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-217034A1.txt

Report No: 550 Released: 10/19/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-216964A1.pdf  DOC-216964A1.txt

Report No: 549 Released: 10/19/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MMB  DOC-216963A1.pdf  DOC-216963A1.txt

Report No: 2508 Released: 10/19/2001. PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDING. Comments Due: 11/09/2001. OMD  DOC-217026A1.doc  DOC-217026A1.pdf  DOC-217026A1.txt

Released: 10/19/2001. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS (OCTOBER 9 AND OCTOBER 12, 2001). OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle 202-418-0310  DOC-217008A1.doc  DOC-217008A1.pdf  DOC-217008A1.txt

Released: 10/19/2001. OFFICE OF PLANS AND POLICY ANNOUNCES ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION OF MEDIA OWNERSHIP POLICIES. (Dkt No 01-235) October 29, 2001, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m., FCC Meeting Room, 445 12th Street, S.W., Wash., DC. OPP. Contact: Jonathan Levy at (202) 418-2030  DOC-217020A1.doc  DOC-217020A1.pdf  DOC-217020A1.txt

Report No: CWS-02-06 Released: 10/19/2001. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-217030A1.pdf  DOC-217030A1.txt

Report No: CWS-02-07 Released: 10/19/2001. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-217031A1.pdf  DOC-217031A1.txt

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MS. SANDRA L. WAGNER, VICE PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REGULATORY, SBC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.. Granted SBC Communications, Inc.'s request for a limited extension of time to collaborate with competitive local exchange carriers to develop uniform business rules for completing local service requests.. (Dkt No. 98-141). Action by: Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 10/18/2001 by LETTER. (DA No. 01-2450). CCB  DA-01-2450A1.doc  DA-01-2450A1.pdf  DA-01-2450A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF FEDERAL-STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE; PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION OF WESTERN WIRELESS CORPORATION'S DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBAL TTELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER IN THE STATE OF WYOMING. Denied petitions for reconsideration of Bureau's action and affirmed Bureau's conclusion that designation of Western Wireless is consistent with eligibility requirements.. (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 10/16/2001 by ORDER. (FCC No. 01-311). CCB. Contact Carol Mattry  FCC-01-311A1.doc  FCC-01-311A1.pdf  FCC-01-311A1.txt

BBC LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, L.P.. Denied petition for reconsideration of Bureau's decision for modification of the Bakersfield, California ADI. Action by: Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 10/16/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2440). CSB  DA-01-2440A1.doc  DA-01-2440A1.pdf  DA-01-2440A1.txt

KANSAS CITY CABLE PARTNERS. Granted Petition for Special Relief filed by KCCP Cable Partners seeking a determination that its cable TV system serving Lenexa, Kansas, is subject to effective competition.. Action by: Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 10/17/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-2439). CSB  DA-01-2439A1.doc  DA-01-2439A1.pdf  DA-01-2439A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, BIRCH TREE, MO. Proposed amending FM Table of Allotments at Birch Tree, MO.. (Dkt No. MM 01-303). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, MMB. Comments Due: 12/10/2001. Reply Comments Due: 12/26/2001. Adopted: 10/10/2001 by NPRM. (DA No. 01-2446). MMB  DA-01-2446A1.doc  DA-01-2446A1.pdf  DA-01-2446A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, JUNCTION CITY AND MARQUAND, MO. Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities.. (Dkt No. MM 01-48). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, MMB. Adopted: 10/10/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-2448). MMB  DA-01-2448A1.doc  DA-01-2448A1.pdf  DA-01-2448A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, MOUNT PLEASANT AND HEMLOCK, MI. Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities.. (Dkt No. MM 01-107). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, MMB. Adopted: 10/10/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-2447). MMB  DA-01-2447A1.doc  DA-01-2447A1.pdf  DA-01-2447A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, MENARD, TX AND SAN ISIDRO, TX. Proposed amending FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. MM 01-304, MM 01-305). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, MMB. Comments Due: 12/10/2001. Reply Comments Due: 12/26/2001. Adopted: 10/10/2001 by NPRM. (DA No. 01-2445). MMB  DA-01-2445A1.doc  DA-01-2445A1.pdf  DA-01-2445A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, CUMBERLAND, KY AND WEBER CITY, VA, GLADE SPRING, MARION, RICHLANDS AND GRUNDY, VA. Rescinded the Order to Show Cause in this proceeding requesting a written statement from Clinch Valley Broadasting Corp. and Virginia-Kentucky Broadcasting Co. A revised Order to Show Cause in this proceeding will be issued.. (Dkt No. MM 99-244). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, MMB. Adopted: 10/17/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2449). MMB  DA-01-2449A1.doc  DA-01-2449A1.pdf  DA-01-2449A1.txt

GREAT WESTERN CELLULAR PARTNERS, LLC, ET AL.. Denied a Petition for Reconsideration filed by Ranger Cellular and Miller Communications, Inc.. Action by: Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division. Adopted: 10/18/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-2443). WTB  DA-01-2443A1.doc  DA-01-2443A1.pdf  DA-01-2443A1.txt

NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY NETWORK, INC.. Granted Petition with respect to six licenses to operate temporary industrial/business conventional stations in Los Angeles area and found that remaining three licenses were cancelled automatically. Action by: Chief, Public Safety & Private Wireless Division. Adopted: 10/17/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2431). WTB  DA-01-2431A1.doc  DA-01-2431A1.pdf  DA-01-2431A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 18, 2001, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 203:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 10/18/2001. INNOVATIONS IN WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY. (DA No. 01-2444). CCB. Contact: Robert Kimball 202-418-2339  DA-01-2444A1.doc  DA-01-2444A1.pdf  DA-01-2444A1.txt

Released: 10/18/2001. CLARIFICATION ON FCC'S ANNOUNCED CHANGES IN FILING PROCEDURES. (DA No. 01-2451). OMD. Contact: FCC Secretary at (202) 418-0300 or email at msalas@fcc.gov  DA-01-2451A1.doc  DA-01-2451A1.pdf  DA-01-2451A1.txt

Released: 10/18/2001. NARROWBAND PCS SPECTRUM AUCTION CLOSES, WINNING BIDDERS ANNOUNCED. (DA No. 01-2429). WTB  DA-01-2429A1.doc  DA-01-2429A5.doc  DA-01-2429A6.doc  DA-01-2429A7.doc  DA-01-2429A1.pdf  DA-01-2429A2.pdf  DA-01-2429A3.pdf  DA-01-2429A4.pdf  DA-01-2429A5.pdf  DA-01-2429A6.pdf  DA-01-2429A7.pdf  DA-01-2429A1.txt  DA-01-2429A2.txt  DA-01-2429A3.txt  DA-01-2429A4.txt  DA-01-2429A5.txt  DA-01-2429A6.txt  DA-01-2429A7.txt

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SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted Sprint's application for authority to lease and operate additional satellite facilities to upgrade an existing private line circuit from 2 Mbps to 6 Mbps between the US and Cuba via an INTELSAT AOR satellite.. Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Division. Adopted: 10/05/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2338). IB  DA-01-2338A1.doc  DA-01-2338A1.pdf  DA-01-2338A1.txt

REVISION OF FCC'S RULES TO ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEMS. Errata to Order (FCC 01-299) released October 12, 2001, Docket 94-102. Action by: Chief, Policy Division. Adopted: 10/18/2001 by ERRATUM. (FCC No. 01-299). WTB  DOC-217023A1.doc  DOC-217023A1.pdf  DOC-217023A1.txt