fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 20 No. 245
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



December 19, 2001


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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SUZANNE M. TETREAULT NAMED ASSOCIATE BUREAU CHIEF AND CHIEF OF STAFF OF FCC ENFORCEMENT BUREAU. News Release. News Media Contact: John Winston at (202) 418-7450 EB  DOC-218553A1.doc  DOC-218553A1.pdf  DOC-218553A1.txt

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Released: 12/19/2001. FCC ANNOUNCES THE NEXT MEETING OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING COUNCIL. (DA No. 01-2929). CCB. Contact: Deborah Blue at (202) 418-2320, e-mail:dblue@fcc.gov  DA-01-2929A1.doc  DA-01-2929A1.pdf  DA-01-2929A1.txt

Report No: NCD-585 Released: 12/19/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY SPRINT. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, TTY (202) 418-0484, cweather@fcc.gov

Report No: NCD-590 Released: 12/19/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY QWEST. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers (202) 418-2535, TTY (202) 418-0484, e-mail:cweather@fcc.gov

Report No: NCD-586 Released: 12/19/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY QWEST. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, TTY (202) 418-0484, e-mail:cweather@fcc.gov

Report No: NCD-590 Released: 12/19/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY QWEST. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, TTY (202) 418-0484, e-mail: cweather@fcc.gov

Report No: NCD-589 Released: 12/19/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, TTY (202) 418-0484, e-mail:cweather@fcc.gov

Report No: NCD-588 Released: 12/19/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY BELLSOUTH. CCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, (TTY) (202) 482-0484, e-mail:cweather@fcc.gov

Released: 12/19/2001. PAGING COALITION FILES PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING REGARDING VERIZON'S PROPOSED TERMINATION OF TYPE 3A INTERCONNECTION SERVICE. (DA No. 01-2942). Comments Due: 01/18/2002. Reply Comments Due: 04/20/2002. CCB. Contact: Robert Tanner at (202) 418-1535

Released: 12/19/2001. CONSUMER INFORMATION BUREAU NOTIFIES TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANUFACTURERS AND SERVICES PROVIDERS OF OMB APPROVAL OF COLLECTION OF POINT OF CONTACT PUBLIC INFORMATION FOR SECTION 255 COVERED ENTITIES. (DA No. 01-2730) WTB Docket 96-198. CIB. Contact: Dana Jackson at (202 418-2247, (TTY) (202) 418-7898, e-mail:DLJackso@fcc.gov  DA-01-2730A1.doc  DA-01-2730A1.pdf  DA-01-2730A1.txt

Report No: 3828 Released: 12/19/2001. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: ACTIONS ON PENDING APPLICATIONS. CSB

Report No: SES-00350 Released: 12/19/2001. SATELLITE RADIO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-218362A1.pdf  DOC-218362A1.txt

Report No: SES-00351 Released: 12/19/2001. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION ACTIONS TAKEN. IB  DOC-218360A1.pdf  DOC-218360A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00476NS Released: 12/19/2001. NON STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-218562A1.pdf  DOC-218562A1.txt

Released: 12/19/2001. WRC-03 ADVISORY COMMITTEE SCHEDULES SEVENTH MEETING. (DA No. 01-2933). IB. Contact: Alex Roytblat at (202) 418-7501  DA-01-2933A1.doc  DA-01-2933A1.pdf  DA-01-2933A1.txt

Report No: 45135 Released: 12/19/2001. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-218559A1.txt

Report No: 25135 Released: 12/19/2001. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-218558A1.txt

Report No: 422 Released: 12/19/2001. MASS MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-218479A1.pdf  DOC-218479A1.txt

Report No: 617 Released: 12/19/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-218537A1.pdf  DOC-218537A1.txt

Released: 12/19/2001. COMMENT SOUGHT ON NATIONAL RADIO SYSTEMS COMMITTEE DAB SUBCOMMITTEE'S "EVALUATION OF THE IBIQUITY DIGITAL CORPORATION IBOC SYSTEM". (DA No. 01-2932). (Dkt No MM 99-325). Comments Due: 03/21/2002. MMB. Contact: Peter Doyle at (202) 418-2700  DA-01-2932A1.doc  DA-01-2932A1.pdf  DA-01-2932A1.txt

Released: 12/19/2001. FCC CLOSES ON DECEMBER 24, 2001. OMD  DOC-218582A1.doc  DOC-218582A1.pdf  DOC-218582A1.txt

Report No: 1050 Released: 12/19/2001. MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS - ACTIONS. WTB  DOC-218550A1.pdf  DOC-218550A1.txt

Report No: 1048 Released: 12/19/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU (SITE-BY-SITE) ACTION. WTB  DOC-218556A1.pdf  DOC-218556A1.txt

Report No: 1047 Released: 12/19/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU (SITE-BY-SITE) ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-218555A1.pdf  DOC-218555A1.txt

Report No: 1052 Released: 12/19/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-218549A1.pdf  DOC-218549A1.txt

Report No: 1051 Released: 12/19/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-218548A1.pdf  DOC-218548A1.txt

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VERIZON-WEST VIRGINIA PETITION FOR LIMITED MODIFICATION OF LATA BOUNDARY TO PROVIDE EXPANDED LOCAL CALLING SERVICE (ELCS). Granted petition to provide two-way, non-optional expanded local calling service and limited modifications of local access and transport area (LATA) boundaries. Action by: Acting Chief. Adopted: 12/19/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-2894). CCB  DA-01-2894A1.doc  DA-01-2894A1.pdf  DA-01-2894A1.txt

AMERITECH PETITION FOR LIMITED MODIFICATION OF LATA BOUNDARY TO PROVIDE EXPANDED LOCAL CALLING SERVICE (ELCS). Denied petition to provide two-way, measured-rated, non-optional expanded local calling service between the Ripley exchange and the exchanges in Clermont and Cincinnati, Ohio. Action by: Acting Chief, Network Services Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 12/19/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-2893). CCB  DA-01-2893A1.doc  DA-01-2893A1.pdf  DA-01-2893A1.txt

BELLSOUTH PETITION FOR LIMITED MODIFICATION OF LATA BOUNDARY TO PROVIDE EXPANDED LOCAL CALLING SERVICE (ELCS). Granted petition to provide two-way, flat-rated, non-optional, expanded local calling service between various exchanges in Louisiana and limited modification of a local access and transport area (LATA) boundary. Action by: Acting Chief, Network Services Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 12/19/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-2892). CCB  DA-01-2892A1.doc  DA-01-2892A1.pdf  DA-01-2892A1.txt

CELLEXIS INTERNATIONAL, INC., COMPLAINANT, V. BELL ATLANTIC NYNEX MOBILE SYSTEMS, INC., CELLCO PARTNERSHIP, AND WASHINGTON D.C., SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, DEFENDANTS.. Denied in part complaint and dismissed as moot. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 12/12/2001 by MO&O. (FCC No. 01-368). EB  FCC-01-368A1.doc  FCC-01-368A1.pdf  FCC-01-368A1.txt

MAPA BROADCASTING, L.L.C. WSLA(AM) SLIDELL, LOUISIANA. Ordered monetary forfeiture of $2,500.00 by MAPA Broadcasting, L.L.C., WSLA(AM), Slidell, LA, for willful failure to install operational (EAS) equipment and to enclose antenna tower within an effective locked fence. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/17/2001 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 01-2922). EB  DA-01-2922A1.doc  DA-01-2922A1.pdf  DA-01-2922A1.txt

SISKIYOU TELEPHONE COMPANY. Granted Request for Waiver. Action by: Chief, Public Safety Private Wireless Division, WTB. Adopted: 12/17/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2926). WTB  DA-01-2926A1.doc  DA-01-2926A1.pdf  DA-01-2926A1.txt

RF DATA, INC.. Denied Petition for Reconsideration. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 12/17/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-2925). WTB  DA-01-2925A1.doc  DA-01-2925A1.pdf  DA-01-2925A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF MOBILE UHF, INC., REQUEST FOR REINSTATEMENT OF LICENSE FOR SPECIALIZED MOBILE RADIO STATION WPCE768 AT CORONA, CALIFORNIA. Denied Application for Review. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 12/14/2001 by MO&O. (FCC No. 01-370). WTB  FCC-01-370A1.doc  FCC-01-370A1.pdf  FCC-01-370A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED DECEMBER 18, 2001, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 244:

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Released: 12/18/2001. COMMON CARRIER BUREAU AND WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANT CONSENT FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF LICENSES AND AUTHORIZATIONS OF KERRVILLE COMMUNICATIUONS CORPORATION, INC. TO VALOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENTERPRISES II, LLC. (DA No. 01-2931). CCB. Contact: Jon Reel at (202) 418-1580  DA-01-2931A1.doc  DA-01-2931A1.pdf  DA-01-2931A1.txt

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LOCKHEED MARTIN GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMSAT CORPORATION, AND COMSAT GENERAL CORPORATION, ASSIGNOR AND TELENOR SATELLITE MOBILE SERVICES, INC., AND TELENOR SATELLITE, INC., ASSIGNEE ET AL.. Granted applications to assign certain Title II common carrier authorizations and Title III radio licenses held by Comsat to Telenor Satellite. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 12/14/2001 by O&A. (FCC No. 01-369). IB  FCC-01-369A1.doc  FCC-01-369A1.pdf  FCC-01-369A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED DECEMBER 17, 2001, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 243:

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Report No: 2521 Released: 12/17/2001. PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDING. (Dkt No 01-107). MMB  DOC-218496A1.doc  DOC-218496A1.pdf  DOC-218496A1.txt