fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 20 No. 235
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



December 5, 2001


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC RELEASES REPORT ON QUALITY OF SERVICE OF LOCAL PHONE COMPANIES. This report summarizes data submitted by major incumbent local operating companies, which collectively serve about 90% of the nation's access lines, on their quality of service for 1999 and 2000. News Release. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-0253, email: mbalmori@fcc.gov CCB. Contact (202) 418-0940, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-218152A1.doc  DOC-218152A1.pdf  DOC-218152A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 12/05/2001. ERRATUM - FCC REGISTRATION NUMBER REQUIRED FOR ALL FILINGS BY CABLE OPERATORS AND OTHER MVPDS EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 3, 2001. CSB  DOC-218166A1.doc  DOC-218166A1.pdf  DOC-218166A1.txt

Report No: SES-00346 Released: 12/05/2001. SATELLITE RADIO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-218085A1.pdf  DOC-218085A1.txt

Report No: SES-00347 Released: 12/05/2001. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION ACTIONS TAKEN. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-218180A1.pdf  DOC-218180A1.txt

Report No: 45125 Released: 12/05/2001. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-218193A1.txt

Report No: 25125 Released: 12/05/2001. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-218192A1.txt

Report No: 603 Released: 12/05/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-218117A1.pdf  DOC-218117A1.txt

Report No: 602 Released: 12/05/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MMB  DOC-218116A1.pdf  DOC-218116A1.txt

Report No: 421 Released: 12/05/2001. MASS MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. MMB, MMB  DOC-218118A1.pdf  DOC-218118A1.txt

Report No: 340 Released: 12/05/2001. EXPERIMENTAL ACTIONS Experimental actions granted during the period from 10/01/01 - 11/01/01. OET  DOC-218196A1.doc  DOC-218196A1.pdf  DOC-218196A1.txt

Report No: 1037 Released: 12/05/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-218188A1.pdf  DOC-218188A1.txt

Report No: 1036 Released: 12/05/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APLICATIONS - ACTIONS. WTB  DOC-218183A1.pdf  DOC-218183A1.txt

Report No: 1035 Released: 12/05/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-218182A1.pdf  DOC-218182A1.txt

Report No: 1040 Released: 12/05/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-218176A1.pdf  DOC-218176A1.txt

Report No: 1039 Released: 12/05/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATION ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-218178A1.pdf  DOC-218178A1.txt

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TEXTS

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BRUNSON COMMUNICATIONS, INC. V. RCN TELECOM SERVICES, INC.. Denied the application for review. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 11/28/2001 by MO&O. (FCC No. 01-348). CMMR  FCC-01-348A1.doc  FCC-01-348A1.pdf  FCC-01-348A1.txt

CONTINENTAL CABLEVISION OF JACKSONVILLE, INC. D/B/A CONTINENTAL CABLEVISION OF BROWARD COUNTY, INC. ET AL.. Denied petitions for reconsideration. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 11/28/2001 by ORDER. (FCC No. 01-349). CSB  FCC-01-349A1.doc  FCC-01-349A1.pdf  FCC-01-349A1.txt

JOHNSON BROADCASTING, INC. V. DIRECTV, INC.. Denied must carry complaint filed by Johnson, licensee of commercial television station KNWS, Katy, TX against DIRECTV. Action by: Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 12/04/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-2822). CSB  DA-01-2822A1.doc  DA-01-2822A1.pdf  DA-01-2822A1.txt

AFRICAN-AMERICAN BROADCASTING COMPANY OF BELLEVUE, INC. V. CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS. Denied the petition for partial reconsideration filed by Falcon Video Communications, L.P. and Falcon Community Ventures I, L.P. d/b/a Charter Communications. Action by: Deputy Chief, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: 12/03/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2821). CSB  DA-01-2821A1.doc  DA-01-2821A1.pdf  DA-01-2821A1.txt

EURE FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $8,000 to Eure for failing to exhibit red obstruction lighting on its Mathews County, Virginia antenna structure between sunset and sunrise in violation of Section 17.51(a) of the Rules. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/03/2001 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 01-2816). EB  DA-01-2816A1.doc  DA-01-2816A1.pdf  DA-01-2816A1.txt

BARNSTABLE BROADCASTING, INC. D/B/A TWO RIVERS BROADCASTING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. Found Barnstable liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $16,000 for failing to determine and log the reasons why EAS tests were not being received, failing to maintain antenna lighting in operational condition, and failing to notify the FAA. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/03/2001 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 01-2794). EB  DA-01-2794A1.doc  DA-01-2794A1.pdf  DA-01-2794A1.txt

DTV CHANNEL FOR BRYAN, TX. Proposed Amendment of the DTV Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 00-124). Action by: Chief, Video Services Division, MMB. Comments Due: 01/28/2002. Reply Comments Due: 02/12/2002. Adopted: 12/04/2001 by FNPRM. (DA No. 01-2785). MMB  DA-01-2785A1.pdf  DA-01-2785A1.txt

DTV CHANNEL FOR LUBBOCK, TX. Dismissed petition for reconsideration filed by Panhandle Telecasting Company. (Dkt No. 01-17). Action by: Chief, Video Services Division, MMB. Adopted: 12/04/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-2786). MMB  DA-01-2786A1.pdf  DA-01-2786A1.txt

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY. Denied petition for rulemaking. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 10/29/2001 by ORDER. (FCC No. 01-319). OMD  FCC-01-319A1.doc  FCC-01-319A1.pdf  FCC-01-319A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT OF PARTS 1, 43, AND 63 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. Amended several sections of the Commission's rules. Action by: the Managing Director. Adopted: 11/29/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2825). OMD  DA-01-2825A1.doc  DA-01-2825A1.pdf  DA-01-2825A1.txt

DAVE'S COMMUNICATIONS, INC./AIRPAGING COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AKA SUPER BEEPER ELECTRONIC II, INC. (AIRPAGING). Approved the withdrawal of a petition for reconsideration and dismissed an emergency request as moot. Denied AirPaging's July and August petitions. Action by: Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 12/04/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2826). WTB  DA-01-2826A1.doc  DA-01-2826A1.pdf  DA-01-2826A1.txt