fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 21 No. 36
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



February 22, 2002


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC FILINGS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-220185A1.doc  DOC-220185A1.pdf  DOC-220185A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-220186A1.doc  DOC-220186A1.pdf  DOC-220186A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 02/22/2002. TARIFF TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG 02/21/2002. CCB  DOC-220165A1.pdf  DOC-220165A1.txt

Released: 02/22/2002. COMMENT SOUGHT ON BELLSOUTH REQUEST FOR LIMITED MODIFICATION OF LATA BOUNDARY TO PROVIDE EXPANDED LOCAL CALLING SERVICE BETWEEN CERTAIN EXCHANGES IN NORTH CAROLINA. Comments Due: 03/01/2002. Reply Comments Due: 03/08/2002. CCB. Contact: Alan Thomas  DOC-220200A1.doc  DOC-220200A1.pdf  DOC-220200A1.txt

Report No: 0029 Released: 02/22/2002. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. CSB  DOC-220016A1.doc  DOC-220016A1.pdf  DOC-220016A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00498S Released: 02/22/2002. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB  DOC-220204A1.pdf  DOC-220204A1.txt

Report No: 45177 Released: 02/22/2002. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-220202A1.txt

Report No: 25177 Released: 02/22/2002. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MMB  DOC-220209A1.txt

Report No: 675 Released: 02/22/2002. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-220127A1.pdf  DOC-220127A1.txt

Report No: 675A Released: 02/22/2002. MASS MEDIA BUREAU INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE ACTIONS. MMB  DOC-220203A1.doc  DOC-220203A1.pdf  DOC-220203A1.txt

Report No: 674 Released: 02/22/2002. INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. MMB  DOC-220126A1.pdf  DOC-220126A1.txt

Report No: CWS-02-40 Released: 02/22/2002. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-220208A1.pdf  DOC-220208A1.txt

Released: 02/22/2002. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION- ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIONS. WTB  DOC-220174A1.pdf  DOC-220174A1.txt

Report No: CWS-02-39 Released: 02/22/2002. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION - RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION. WTB  DOC-220173A1.pdf  DOC-220173A1.txt

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TEXTS

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SCHAUMBURG COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 54, SCHAUMBURG, IL. Remanded Request for Review to SLD for further consideration. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: By the Deputy CHief, CCB. Adopted: 02/20/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-396). CCB  DA-02-396A1.doc  DA-02-396A1.pdf  DA-02-396A1.txt

ARLINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, ARLINGTON, VA, ET. AL.. Granted 30 day extensions of the deadline for resolution of the captioned Requests for Review. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Accounting Policy Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 02/21/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-397). CCB  DA-02-397A1.doc  DA-02-397A1.pdf  DA-02-397A1.txt

CLEVELAND MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, CLEVELAND, OH. Denied Request for Waiver of September 30, 2001 deadline for completion of Funding Year 3 and extensions of that deadline for two of Cleveland's service requests. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 02/20/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-395). CCB  DA-02-395A1.doc  DA-02-395A1.pdf  DA-02-395A1.txt

CONSORCIO DE ESCUELAS Y BIBLIOTECAS DE PUERTO RICO, SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, ET. AL. Granted 60 day extensions of the deadline for resolution of the captioned Requests for Review for these communities. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Accounting Policy Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 02/21/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-398). CCB  DA-02-398A1.doc  DA-02-398A1.pdf  DA-02-398A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Resolved complaint against AT&T. Action by: Chief, Consumer Information Network Division. Adopted: 02/20/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-386). CIB  DA-02-386A1.doc  DA-02-386A1.pdf  DA-02-386A1.txt

AT&T CORPORATION. Granted complaint against AT&T for unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunication carrier. Action by: Chief, Consumer Informatin Network Division, Consumer Information Bureau. Adopted: 02/20/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-385). CIB  DA-02-385A1.doc  DA-02-385A1.pdf  DA-02-385A1.txt

POWERNET GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS. Granted complaint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Chief, Consumer Information Network Division, Consumer Information Bureau. Adopted: 02/20/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-384). CIB  DA-02-384A1.doc  DA-02-384A1.pdf  DA-02-384A1.txt

GOLDSBORO AND SMITHFIELD, NC. Proposed amending FM table of allotments for these communities. (Dkt No. 02-40). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, MMB. Comments Due: 04/15/2002. Reply Comments Due: 04/30/2002. Adopted: 02/13/2002 by NPRM. (DA No. 02-409). MMB  DA-02-409A1.doc  DA-02-409A1.pdf  DA-02-409A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS, RULE, TX. Granted amendment of Channel 239C2 to Rule, TX.. (Dkt No. MM 01-183). Action by: Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, MMB. Adopted: 02/06/2002 by R&O. (DA No. 02-368). MMB  DA-02-368A1.doc  DA-02-368A1.pdf  DA-02-368A1.txt

REVIEW OF THE COMMISSION'S BROADCAST AND CABLE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY RULES AND POLICIES. Granted, in part, motion for procedural Relief and extended comment and reply comment deadlines. (Dkt No. 98-204). Action by: Chief, Mass Media Bureau. Comments Due: 04/15/2002. Reply Comments Due: 05/15/2002. Adopted: 02/20/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-400). MMB  DA-02-400A1.doc  DA-02-400A1.pdf  DA-02-400A1.txt

AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1.17 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES CONCERNING TRUTHFUL STATEMENTS TO THE COMMISSION.. Comments and Reply Comment dates 30 and 45 days respectively after publication in the Federal Register. (Dkt No. 02-37). Action by: The Commission. Comments Due: 04/08/2002. Reply Comments Due: 04/22/2002. Adopted: 02/14/2002 by NPRM. (FCC No. 02-54). OGC  FCC-02-54A1.doc  FCC-02-54A1.pdf  FCC-02-54A1.txt

ALEE CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS (MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER, HEARING DESIGNATION ORDER AND NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR HEARING.). Granted petition for reconsideration in part and designated application for hearing to determine if applicant is currently qualified to hold the Texas 21 authorization. (Dkt No. 02-28). Action by: Commission. Adopted: 02/08/2002 by MO&O. (FCC No. 02-36). WTB  FCC-02-36A1.doc  FCC-02-36A1.pdf  FCC-02-36A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED FEBRUARY 21, 2002, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 35:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 02/21/2002. COMMENTS INVITED ON CAPSULE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 02-415). Comments Due: 03/08/2002. CCB. Contact: Jon Minkoff at (202) 418-2353, TTY 202-418-0484  DA-02-415A1.doc  DA-02-415A1.pdf  DA-02-415A1.txt

Released: 02/21/2002. COMMENTS INVITED ON NEWSOUTH COMMUNICATIONS APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 02-416). Comments Due: 03/08/2002. CCB. Contact: Jon Minkoff at (202) 418-2325, TTY (202) 418-0484, e-mail: jminkoff@fcc.gov  DA-02-416A1.doc  DA-02-416A1.pdf  DA-02-416A1.txt

Report No: IHF-00030 Released: 02/21/2002. INTERNATIONAL HIGH FREQUENCY RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. OET. Contact: Tom Polzin at (202) 418-2148, TTY (202) 418-2555, e-mail: tpolzin@fcc.gov  DOC-220184A1.pdf  DOC-220184A1.txt

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ALMA TELEPHONE COMPANY. Granted Alma Telephone Company's request for waiver of the customer notice rules in section 63.71(a)(5) of the Federal Communications Commission's rules.. Action by: Network Services Division, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 02/21/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-412). CCB  DA-02-412A1.doc  DA-02-412A1.pdf  DA-02-412A1.txt

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PAY TELEPHONE RECLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PROVISIONS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996. Concluded that section 276's fair compensation requirement does not require either premption of state local collect calling caps or imposition of a federally-tariffed surcharge above state rate caps for local inmate calls. (Dkt No. 96-128). Action by: The Commission.. Adopted: 02/12/2002 by NPRM. (FCC No. 02-39). CCB  FCC-02-39A1.doc  FCC-02-39A1.pdf  FCC-02-39A1.txt

ROAMER ONE. Granted application for review regarding 220 MHz Non-Nationwide Licensees Applications for Modification. Action by: Commission. Adopted: 02/14/2002 by ORDER. (FCC No. 02-49). WTB  FCC-02-49A1.doc  FCC-02-49A1.pdf  FCC-02-49A1.txt