fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 21 No. 137
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



July 17, 2002


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADOPTED AT THE JULY 16, 2002, COMMISSION MEETING AND RELEASED LATER THAT DAY

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC ADOPTS RULES RESOLVING HOW PHONE COMPANIES SHARE AND MARKET CUSTOMER INFORMATION. The FCC adopted rules focused on the nature of the customer approval required before a telecommunications carrier can use, disclose or permit access to customer proprietary network information (CPNI). News Release. (Dkt No 96-115, 96-149, 00-257). Adopted: 07/16/2002. News Media Contact: Mike Balmoris (202) 418-0253 WCB. Contact Marcy Greene at (202) 418-1580  DOC-224366A1.doc  DOC-224366A2.doc  DOC-224366A3.doc  DOC-224366A4.doc  DOC-224366A5.doc  DOC-224366A1.pdf  DOC-224366A2.pdf  DOC-224366A3.pdf  DOC-224366A4.pdf  DOC-224366A5.pdf  DOC-224366A1.txt  DOC-224366A2.txt  DOC-224366A3.txt  DOC-224366A4.txt  DOC-224366A5.txt

FCC EXTENDS WIRELESS LOCAL NUMBER PORTABILITY DEADLINE BY 1 YEAR TO NOVEMBER 24, 2003. The FCC adopted a Memorandum Opinion and Order denying in part Verizon Wireless's petition from the Commission's wireless local number portability rules.. News Release. (Dkt No 95-116, 01-184). Adopted: 07/16/2002. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654 WTB. Contact Jennifer Salhus at (202) 418-2823  DOC-224368A1.doc  DOC-224368A2.doc  DOC-224368A3.doc  DOC-224368A4.doc  DOC-224368A1.pdf  DOC-224368A2.pdf  DOC-224368A3.pdf  DOC-224368A4.pdf  DOC-224368A1.txt  DOC-224368A2.txt  DOC-224368A3.txt  DOC-224368A4.txt

FCC IMPLEMENTS MIGRATION PATH TO PROMOTE THE EFFICIENT USE OF SPECTRUM IN THE 700 MHZ PUBLIC SAFETY BAND. The FCC adopted a Fifth Report and Order setting forth a uniform migration path for General Use and State License public safety channels that will promote the deployment of spectrally efficient equipment in the 700 MHz band.. News Release. Adopted: 07/16/2002. (FCC No. 02-216). News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654 WTB. Contact Roberto Mussenden at (202) 418-1428  DOC-220533A1.doc  DOC-220533A1.pdf  DOC-220533A1.txt

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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: 2563 Released: 07/17/2002. PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS. CGB  DOC-224394A1.doc  DOC-224394A1.pdf  DOC-224394A1.txt

Report No: SES00410 Released: 07/17/2002. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES RE: SATELLITE RADIO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-224381A1.pdf  DOC-224381A1.txt

Report No: 45278 Released: 07/17/2002. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-224403A1.txt

Report No: 1338 Released: 07/17/2002. MEDIA BUREAU REGISTRATIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-224377A1.doc  DOC-224377A1.pdf  DOC-224377A1.txt

Report No: 25278 Released: 07/17/2002. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-224405A1.txt

Report No: 1583 Released: 07/17/2002. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-224402A1.pdf  DOC-224402A1.txt

Report No: 3856 Released: 07/17/2002. CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE (CARS) APPLICATIONS RE: ACTIONS ON PENDING APPLICATIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7000  DOC-224338A1.pdf  DOC-224338A1.txt

Report No: 1232 Released: 07/17/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACTION. WTB  DOC-224396A1.pdf  DOC-224396A1.txt

Report No: 1234 Released: 07/17/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATONS - ACTIONS. WTB  DOC-222109A1.pdf  DOC-222109A1.txt

Report No: 1233 Released: 07/17/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FLING. WTB  DOC-224391A1.pdf  DOC-224391A1.txt

Report No: 1231 Released: 07/17/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SITE-BY-SITE ACCEPTED FOR FILING PUBLIC NOTICE. WTB  DOC-224395A1.pdf  DOC-224395A1.txt

Report No: 1236 Released: 07/17/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACTION. WTB  DOC-224373A1.pdf  DOC-224373A1.txt

Report No: 1235 Released: 07/17/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATION AND TRANSFER OF CONTROL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB  DOC-224372A1.pdf  DOC-224372A1.txt

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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS. Approved refund plan concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Hampton, MI. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1693). EB  DA-02-1693A1.doc  DA-02-1693A1.pdf  DA-02-1693A1.txt

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS. Approved refund plan concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Cleburne, TX. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1710). EB  DA-02-1710A1.doc  DA-02-1710A1.pdf  DA-02-1710A1.txt

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS. Approved refund plan concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Bay City, MI. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1711). EB  DA-02-1711A1.doc  DA-02-1711A1.pdf  DA-02-1711A1.txt

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS. Approved refund plan concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Essexville, MI. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1692). EB  DA-02-1692A1.doc  DA-02-1692A1.pdf  DA-02-1692A1.txt

TIME WARNER CABLE. Disapproved refund plan and ordered refunds concerning the cable programming services tier rates. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1700). EB  DA-02-1700A1.doc  DA-02-1700A1.pdf  DA-02-1700A1.txt

CABLEONE. Granted complaints and ordered refunds concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Union City, CA. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1696). EB  DA-02-1696A1.doc  DA-02-1696A1.pdf  DA-02-1696A1.txt

MARCUS CABLE ASSOCIATES, LP. Approved refund plan concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Lake Worth, TX. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1709). EB  DA-02-1709A1.doc  DA-02-1709A1.pdf  DA-02-1709A1.txt

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS. Dismissed complaints concerning the cable programming services tier rates in St. Louis County, MO. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1706). EB  DA-02-1706A1.doc  DA-02-1706A1.pdf  DA-02-1706A1.txt

TIME WARNER CABLE. Approved refund plan as modified concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Hawaii Kai, HI. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1694). EB  DA-02-1694A1.doc  DA-02-1694A1.pdf  DA-02-1694A1.txt

TIME WARNER CABLE. Disapproved refund plan and ordered refunds concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Greensboro, NC. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1699). EB  DA-02-1699A1.doc  DA-02-1699A1.pdf  DA-02-1699A1.txt

TIME WARNER CABLE. Modified Order DA 98-1839 and ordered refunds concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Medford County, MA. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1695). EB  DA-02-1695A1.doc  DA-02-1695A1.pdf  DA-02-1695A1.txt

COMCAST CABLEVISION. Modified Order DA 96-1843 and ordered refunds concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Hardin County, KY. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1703). EB  DA-02-1703A1.doc  DA-02-1703A1.pdf  DA-02-1703A1.txt

SUBURBAN CABLE TV COMPANY, INC. Disapproved refund plan and ordered refunds concerning the cable programming services tier rates in New Britain, PA. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1698). EB  DA-02-1698A1.doc  DA-02-1698A1.pdf  DA-02-1698A1.txt

TIME WARNER COMMUNICATIONS. Modified Order DA 97-1867 and ordered refunds concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Fairport Village, NY. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/17/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1701). EB  DA-02-1701A1.doc  DA-02-1701A1.pdf  DA-02-1701A1.txt

SUBURBAN CABLE TV CO., INC. Granted petition for reconsideration of Order, DA 99-878 concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Somers Point, NJ. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1712). EB  DA-02-1712A1.doc  DA-02-1712A1.pdf  DA-02-1712A1.txt

FALCON CABLEVISION. Denied petition for reconsideration of Order, DA 98-1221 and ordered refunds concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Calabasa, CA. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1691). EB  DA-02-1691A1.doc  DA-02-1691A1.pdf  DA-02-1691A1.txt

SUBURBAN CABLE TV CO., INC. Denied petition for reconsideration of Order, DA 95-1226 and ordered refunds concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Blue Bell, PA. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1704). EB  DA-02-1704A1.doc  DA-02-1704A1.pdf  DA-02-1704A1.txt

COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Granted petition for reconsideration of Order, DA 98-1558 concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Prince George's County, MD. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1708). EB  DA-02-1708A1.doc  DA-02-1708A1.pdf  DA-02-1708A1.txt

ADELPHIA CABLE COMMUNICATIONS. Granted in part petition for reconsideration of Order, DA 97-244 concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Orchard Park and Elma, NY. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/17/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1707). EB  DA-02-1707A1.doc  DA-02-1707A1.pdf  DA-02-1707A1.txt

SUBURBAN CABLE TV CO. Granted in part petition for reconsideration of Order, DA 95-1227 and ordered refunds concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Buckingham Township, PA. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/17/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1705). EB  DA-02-1705A1.doc  DA-02-1705A1.pdf  DA-02-1705A1.txt

QWEST BROADBAND SERVICES, INC.. Granted Qwest Broadband Services, Inc. a temporary, 12-month waiver of the Commission's Rules for the VDSL cable television system. Action by: Chief, Technical & Public Safety Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 06/28/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1688). EB  DA-02-1688A1.doc  DA-02-1688A1.pdf  DA-02-1688A1.txt

MARCUS CABLE ASSOCIATES, LP. Denied petition for reconsideration of Order DA 97-2102, approved refund plan as amended, granted complaints and ordered refunds concerning the cable programming services tier rates Newport, TN. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1697). EB  DA-02-1697A1.doc  DA-02-1697A1.pdf  DA-02-1697A1.txt

CENCOM CABLE ENTERTAINMENT, INC., CENCON CABLE TELEVISION, INC.. Modified Orders DA 95-938 and DA 97-1210 and ordered refunds concerning the cable programming services tier rates in various communities in CA, NC, MO and SC. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1702). EB  DA-02-1702A1.doc  DA-02-1702A1.pdf  DA-02-1702A1.txt

IDS/JONES JOINT VENTURE PARTNERS D/B/A/ JONES INTERCABLE; JONES CABLE INCOME FUND 1-B/C VENTURE D/B/A/ JONES INTERCABLE; CABLE TV FUND 12-BCD VENTURE D/B/A/ JONES INTERCABLE. Reconsidered, on our own motion, and amended the Prior Orders, and dismissed Operator's Application for Review as moot. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 07/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1690). EB  DA-02-1690A1.doc  DA-02-1690A1.pdf  DA-02-1690A1.txt

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS. Granted the appeal filed by Charter and remanded the local rate order issued by the Township of Saginaw, MI. Action by: Acting Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 07/15/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-1721). MB  DA-02-1721A1.doc  DA-02-1721A1.pdf  DA-02-1721A1.txt

CTC TELCOM, INC. V. CITY OF RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN. Granted CTC Telecom, Inc.'s Open Video System Complaint against the City of Rice Lake, Wisconsin to the extent indicated and in all other respects denied. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 07/15/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-1720). MB  DA-02-1720A1.doc  DA-02-1720A1.pdf  DA-02-1720A1.txt

MIDPORT ELECTRONICS, INC. AND GRH & ASSOCIATES, INC. Addressed the status of six Private Land Mobile Radi (PLMR) stations licensed to Midport Electronics, Inc. (Midport) and one PLMR station licensed to GRH & Associates Inc. (GRH). Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 07/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1722). WTB  DA-02-1722A1.doc  DA-02-1722A1.pdf  DA-02-1722A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JULY 16, 2002, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 136:

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PARTS 21& 74. Granted WCA's Motion to Defer, and extended comments to 10/01/2002 and reply comments to 10/31/2002. Action by: Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Comments Due: 10/01/2002. Reply Comments Due: 10/31/2002. Adopted: 07/16/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-1723). WTB  DA-02-1723A1.doc  DA-02-1723A1.pdf  DA-02-1723A1.txt