fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 20 No. 247
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



December 21, 2001


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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CALLERS TO FCC CONSUMER CENTERS REACH IMPROVED, MORE USER FRIENDLY SYSTEM. FCC redesigns automated voice response system. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511 CIB. Contact Jack Forsythe at (202) 418-2294  DOC-218659A1.doc  DOC-218659A1.pdf  DOC-218659A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Stewart, 202-418-0503 OMR  DOC-218716A1.doc  DOC-218716A1.pdf  DOC-218716A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 12/21/2001. PROTESTED TARIFF TRANSMITTALS ACTIONS TAKEN. CCB  DOC-218663A1.doc  DOC-218663A1.pdf  DOC-218663A1.txt

Released: 12/21/2001. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG 12/20/01. CCB  DOC-218646A1.pdf  DOC-218646A1.txt

Released: 12/21/2001. ITC^DELTACOM PETITION FOR WAIVER OF SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER CLARIFICATION. (DA No. 01-2990) CC Docket No. 96-98. CCB. Contact: Jeremy Miller or Julie Veach at (202) 418-1580  DA-01-2990A1.doc  DA-01-2990A1.pdf  DA-01-2990A1.txt

Released: 12/21/2001. SUPPLEMENTAL PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION TO DA 01-2994, PN ESTABLISHING DATES FOR VERIZON NEW JERSEY'S 271 APPLICATION. (Dkt No 01-347). CCB. Action by: Common Carrier Bureau Chief  DOC-218689A1.doc  DOC-218689A1.pdf  DOC-218689A1.txt

Released: 12/21/2001. COMMENTS INVITED ON OMNICALL, INC. APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 01-3001). Comments Due: 01/07/2002. CCB. Contact: Jon Minkoff at (202) 418-2353, TTY (20) 418-484, e-mail: jminkoff@fcc.gov  DA-01-3001A1.doc  DA-01-3001A1.pdf  DA-01-3001A1.txt

Released: 12/21/2001. COMMENTS INVITED ON LIGHTSOURCE TELECOM I, LLC APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 01-3002). Comments Due: 01/07/2002. CCB. Contact: Jon Minkoff at (202)418-2353, TTY (02) 418-2353, e-mail: jminkoff@fcc.gov  DA-01-3002A1.doc  DA-01-3002A1.pdf  DA-01-3002A1.txt

Released: 12/21/2001. COMMENTS INVITED ON FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS CORP. APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 01-2999). Comments Due: 01/07/2002. CCB. Contact: Jon Minkoff at (202) 418-2325, TTY (202) 418-0484, e-mail:jminkoff@fcc.gov  DA-01-2999A1.doc  DA-01-2999A1.pdf  DA-01-2999A1.txt

Released: 12/21/2001. COMMENTS INVITED ON INTERCONTINENTAL COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC. D/B/A FUSION TELECOM APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 01-3000). Comments Due: 01/07/2002. CCB. Contact: Jon Minkoff at (202)418-2353, TTy (202) 418-0484, e-mail:jminkoff@fcc.gov  DA-01-3000A1.doc  DA-01-3000A1.pdf  DA-01-3000A1.txt

Released: 12/21/2001. ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, AND HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORPORATION SEEK FCC CONSENT FOR A PROPOSED TRANSFER OF CONTROL. (DA No. 01-3005) CS Docket No. 01-348. Comments Due: 02/04/2002. Reply Comments Due: 02/25/2002. CSB. Contact: Marcia Glauberman at (202) 418-7046 or Linda Senecal at (202) 418-7044  DA-01-3005A1.doc  DA-01-3005A1.pdf  DA-01-3005A1.txt

Released: 12/21/2001. ENFORCEMENT BUREAU FIELD OPERATIONS LIST OF ACTIONS TAKEN. (DA No. 01-2948). EB  DA-01-2948A1.pdf  DA-01-2948A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00478S Released: 12/21/2001. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-218629A1.pdf  DOC-218629A1.txt

Released: 12/21/2001. WRC-03 ADVISORY COMMITTEE - MEETINGS OF THE INFORMAL WORKING GROUPS. (DA No. 01-2977). IB. Contact: Don Weiland at (202) 418-2220  DA-01-2977A1.doc  DA-01-2977A1.pdf  DA-01-2977A1.txt

Released: 12/21/2001. NON-STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. (DA No. 01-2989). IB. Contact: Imani K. Ellis-Cheek at (202) 418-1028, TTY (202) 418-2555

Report No: 45137 Released: 12/21/2001. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-218699A1.txt

Report No: 25137 Released: 12/21/2001. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-218704A1.txt

Report No: 621 Released: 12/21/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-218691A1.pdf  DOC-218691A1.txt

Report No: 620 Released: 12/21/2001. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MMB  DOC-218690A1.pdf  DOC-218690A1.txt

Report No: CWS-02-25 Released: 12/21/2001. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION - APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-218589A1.pdf  DOC-218589A1.txt

Released: 12/21/2001. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS CONSENT TO ASSIGN C AND F BLOCK BROADBAND PCS LICENSES. (DA No. 01-2992). WTB. Contact: Yolanda Lee (202) 418-0660  DA-01-2992A1.doc  DA-01-2992A1.pdf  DA-01-2992A1.txt

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WAIVER OF CAM REVISION. Waived Filing Requirements for 2001 for Mid-Sized Carriers. Action by: Chief, Accounting Safeguards Division, CCB. Adopted: 12/20/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2979). CCB  DA-01-2979A1.doc  DA-01-2979A1.pdf  DA-01-2979A1.txt

GRAND ISLE SUPERVISORY UNION, NORTH HERO, VT. Denied Petition for Reconsideration CC Dockets 96-45 & 97-21. Action by: Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 12/20/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2876). CCB  DA-01-2876A1.doc  DA-01-2876A1.pdf  DA-01-2876A1.txt

BELLSOUTH CORPORATION FOR PROVISION OF IN REGION, INTERLATA SERVICE IN GEORGIA AND LOUISIANA. Terminated Order. (Dkt No. 01-277). Action by: Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 12/21/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2991). CCB  DA-01-2991A1.doc  DA-01-2991A1.pdf  DA-01-2991A1.txt

HARDEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, WAUCHULA, FL ET AL.. Remanded Requests for Waiver to SLD for further consideration.. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 12/20/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2978). CCB  DA-01-2978A1.doc  DA-01-2978A1.pdf  DA-01-2978A1.txt

REVIEW OF REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR INCUMBENT LEC BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. Corrected docket number in NPRM (FCC 01-360), released Dec. 20. Dkt No. 01-337 by ERRATUM. CCB  DOC-218701A1.doc  DOC-218701A1.pdf  DOC-218701A1.txt

TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING AND SPEECH DISABILITIES. Adopted recommendations of the Advisory Council and the Fund Administrator relating to traditional TRS and STS to the extent described. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 12/17/2001 by MO&O. (FCC No. 01-371). CCB  FCC-01-371A1.doc  FCC-01-371A1.pdf  FCC-01-371A1.txt

MS. CARYN MOIR, VICE PRESIDENT--FEDERAL REGULATORY, SBC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Approved SBC's proposed business rules changes with modifications and addresed an issue regarding SNET performance standards. (Dkt No. 98-141). Action by: Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 12/20/2001 by LETTER. (DA No. 01-2830). CCB  DA-01-2830A1.doc  DA-01-2830A1.pdf  DA-01-2830A1.txt

REVIEW OF THE SECTION 251 UNBUNDLING OBLIGATIONS OF INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS IS CORRECTED TO READ CC DOCKET NO. 01-338. Corrected docket number in NPRM (FCC 01-361), released Dec. 20. Dkt Nos. 01-338, 96-98, 98-147.. Action by: Chief , Policy and Program Planning Division, Common Carrier Bureau by ERRATUM. CCB  DOC-218697A1.doc  DOC-218697A1.pdf  DOC-218697A1.txt

LORILEI COMMUNICATIONS, INC. D/B/A THE FIRM V. JONES SPACELINK APPLICATION FOR REVIEW. Denied Application for Review. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 12/19/2001 by MO&O. (FCC No. 01-373). CSB  FCC-01-373A1.doc  FCC-01-373A1.pdf  FCC-01-373A1.txt

HO'ONA'AUAO COMMUNITY TV, INC.. Denied petition for reconsideration of a $10,000 forfeiture against ( KWBN-TV) Honolulu, Hawaii, for failure to make public inspection file available during normal business hours in violation of Section 73.3527(c)(1) of the Rules.. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/20/2001 by MO&O. (DA No. 01-2937). EB  DA-01-2937A1.doc  DA-01-2937A1.pdf  DA-01-2937A1.txt

NEWBERRY AND SIMPSONVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA. Amended FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 01-110). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 12/12/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-2988). MMB  DA-01-2988A1.doc  DA-01-2988A1.pdf  DA-01-2988A1.txt

WICKENBURG AND SALOME, ARIZONA. Proposed amending FM Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 01-345). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Comments Due: 02/11/2002. Reply Comments Due: 02/26/2002. Adopted: 12/12/2001 by NPRM. (DA No. 01-2985). MMB  DA-01-2985A1.doc  DA-01-2985A1.pdf  DA-01-2985A1.txt

DETROIT LAKES AND BARNESVILLE, MINNESOTA; AND ENDERLIN, NORTH DAKOTA. Amended Table of Allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 00-53). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 12/19/2001 by R&O. (DA No. 01-2987). MMB  DA-01-2987A1.doc  DA-01-2987A1.pdf  DA-01-2987A1.txt

ALBERTA AND DINWIDDIE, VA; WHITAKERS AND GARYSBURG, NC. Ordered MainQuad Broadcasting, Inc., licensee of Station WMSY-FM, Alberta, VA to show cause why its license should not be modified to specify operation on Channel 299A in lieu of Channel 276A. (Dkt No. 00-245). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch. Adopted: 12/12/2001 by NPRM. (DA No. 01-2986). MMB  DA-01-2986A1.doc  DA-01-2986A1.pdf  DA-01-2986A1.txt

SUMMIT WIRELESS, LLC. Dismissed Summit's Request for Limited Waiver and Extension of Time to Construct, and closed the proceeding initiated by Summit's Extension Request. Action by: Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division, WTB. Adopted: 12/20/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2975). WTB  DA-01-2975A1.doc  DA-01-2975A1.pdf  DA-01-2975A1.txt

KEVIN DAVID MITNICK LICENSEE OF STATION N6NHG IN THE AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE FOR RENEWAL OF SATION KEVIN DAVID MITNICK FOR RENEWAL OF AMATEUR RADIO GENERAL CLASS OPERATOR LICENSE. Ordered a hearing on the application. (Dkt No. 01-344). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 12/11/2001 by ORDER. (FCC No. 01-359). WTB  FCC-01-359A1.doc  FCC-01-359A1.pdf  FCC-01-359A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED DECEMBER 20, 2001, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 246:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: CC Docket No. 01-347 Released: 12/20/2001. COMMENTS REQUESTED ON THE APPLICATION BY VERIZON NEW JERSEY INC. FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE IN-REGIONS, INTERLATA SERVICES IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. (DA No. 01-2994). (Dkt No 01-347). CCB. Contact: Alex Johns at (202) 418-1580. News Media Contact: Michael Balmoris at (202) 418-1500  DA-01-2994A1.doc  DA-01-2994A1.pdf  DA-01-2994A1.txt

Released: 12/20/2001. COMMENTS INVITED ON TALK AMERICA INC. AND THE OTHER PHONE COMPANY, INC. D/B/A ACCESS ONE COMMUNICATIONS JOINT APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 01-2983). Comments Due: 01/04/2002. CCB. Contact: Jon Minkoff at (202) 418-2353, TTY (202) 418-0484, e-mail:jminkoff@fcc.gov  DA-01-2983A1.doc  DA-01-2983A1.pdf  DA-01-2983A1.txt

Report No: 1322 Released: 12/20/2001. CABLE SERVICES BUREAU REGISTRATION PUBLIC NOTICE. CSB  DOC-218653A1.doc  DOC-218653A1.pdf  DOC-218653A1.txt

Released: 12/20/2001. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. IB

Report No: 45136 Released: 12/20/2001. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-218580A1.txt

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APPLICATION OF VERIZON NEW JERSEY INC., ET.AL. FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE IN-REGION INTERLATA SERVICES IN NEW JERSEY. Granted Protective Order. Action by: Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 12/20/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-2995). CCB  DA-01-2995A1.doc  DA-01-2995A1.pdf  DA-01-2995A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF REVIEW OF REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR INCUMBENT LEC BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. Comment Date 45 Days after publication in the Federal Register. Reply Comment Dates, 30 days after Comment Date. (Dkt No. 01-337). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 12/12/2001 by NPRM. (FCC No. 01-360). CCB  FCC-01-360A1.doc  FCC-01-360A1.pdf  FCC-01-360A1.txt

REVIEW OF THE SECTION 251 UNBUNDLING OBLIGATIONS OF INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS; IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LOCAL COMPETITION PROVISION OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996; DEPOLYMENT OF WIRELINE SERVICES OFFERING ADVANCED TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Comments 60 days and replies 105 days respectively after publication in the Federal Register. (Dkt No. 96-98, 98-147, 01-338). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 12/20/2001 by NPRM. (FCC No. 01-361). CCB  FCC-01-361A1.doc  FCC-01-361A1.pdf  FCC-01-361A1.txt

JOSEPH W. BOLLINGER AND DONNA M. BOLLINGER AND FOUR HIM ENTERPRISES, L.L.C. FOR ASSIGNMENT OF THE LICENSE OF STATION KHCR(FM), POTOSI, MISSOURI. Denied Application for Review. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 12/19/2001 by MO&O. (FCC No. 01-374). MMB  FCC-01-374A1.doc  FCC-01-374A1.pdf  FCC-01-374A1.txt

MCGRAW-HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC. KMGH-TV, DENVER COLORADO GANNETT COLORADO BROADCASTING, INC. KUSA-TV, DENVER, COLORADO ET AL.. Denied applications for review of Rocky Mountain Media Watch. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 12/05/2001 by MO&O. (FCC No. 01-356). MMB. Contact Joyce Bernstein  FCC-01-356A1.doc  FCC-01-356A1.pdf  FCC-01-356A1.txt

IMPLEMENTATION OF 911 ACT THE USE OF N11 CODES AND OTHER ABBREVIATED DIALING ARRANGEMENTS. Corrected to Order (FCC 01-351) released 12/11/01. (Dkt No. 92-105, 00-110). Action by: Chief, Policy and Rules Division, WTB by ERRATUM. WTB  DOC-218375A1.doc  DOC-218375A1.pdf  DOC-218375A1.txt