fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 21 No. 211
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



October 31, 2002


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC IMPOSES $117,000 FINE ON AT&T WIRELESS FOR MULTIPLE ANTENNA STRUCTURE VIOLATIONS. News Release. News Media Contact: John Winston at (202) 418-7450 EB. Contact John Winston at (202) 418-7450, Kathy Berthot at (202) 418-7454, TTY: 1(888) 835-5322  DOC-227963A1.doc  DOC-227963A1.pdf  DOC-227963A1.txt

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Released: 10/31/2002. ENFORCEMENT BUREAU SEEKS COMMENTS ON SBC COMMUNICATIONS SECTION 272 COMPLIANCE BIENNIAL AUDIT REPORT IN CC DOCKET NO. 96-150. (DA No. 02-2925). (Dkt No 96-150). Comments Due: 12/30/2002. EB  DA-02-2925A1.doc  DA-02-2925A1.pdf  DA-02-2925A2.pdf  DA-02-2925A1.txt  DA-02-2925A2.txt

Released: 10/31/2002. NON-STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. (DA No. 02-2930). IB. Contact: Cynthia Bryant at (202) 418-8164, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DA-02-2930A1.doc  DA-02-2930A1.pdf  DA-02-2930A1.txt

Report No: TEL-00593 Released: 10/31/2002. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 02-2926). IB. Contact: (202) 418-1460  DA-02-2926A1.pdf  DA-02-2926A1.txt

Report No: 45352 Released: 10/31/2002. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-227822A1.txt

Report No: 25352 Released: 10/31/2002. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-227824A1.txt

Released: 10/31/2002. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POS-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS AND PERMIT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: (202) 418-0310  DOC-227989A1.doc  DOC-227989A1.pdf  DOC-227989A1.txt

Released: 10/31/2002. TARIFF TRANSMITTALS PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-227941A1.pdf  DOC-227941A1.txt

Released: 10/31/2002. FCC ANNOUNCES THE NEXT MEETING OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING COUNCIL. (DA No. 02-2933). (Dkt No 92-237). WCB. Contact: Deborah Blue at (202) 418-1466, email: dblue@fcc.gov, fax: (202) 418-2345, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-02-2933A1.doc  DA-02-2933A1.pdf  DA-02-2933A1.txt

Released: 10/31/2002. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR CONSENT TO INDIRECT TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF PCI COMMUNICATIONS, INC.. (DA No. 02-2935). (Dkt No 02-338). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or William Dever at (202) 418-1578  DA-02-2935A1.doc  DA-02-2935A1.pdf  DA-02-2935A1.txt

Released: 10/31/2002. NEMONT TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE, INC., MISSOURI VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC., RESERVATION TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE, AND CITIZENS TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF NORTH DAKOTA SEEK A WAIVER OF THE STUDY AREA BOUNDARY FREEZE AS CODIFIED IN PART 36 AND OTHER WAIVERS. (DA No. 02-2857). (Dkt No 96-45) OF SECTIONS 61.41(c)(2), 69.3(e)(11) AND 69.605(c) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES, PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED. Comments Due: 12/02/2002. Reply Comments Due: 12/17/2002. WCB. Contact: Cara Voth at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DA-02-2857A1.doc  DA-02-2857A1.pdf  DA-02-2857A1.txt

Released: 10/31/2002. THE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU PROVIDES DETAILS ON ENHANCEMENTS TO THE UNIVERSAL LICENSING SYSTEMS MARKET-BASED LICENSE INFORMATION. (DA No. 02-2934). WTB  DA-02-2934A1.doc  DA-02-2934A1.pdf  DA-02-2934A1.txt

Released: 10/31/2002. FCC CLARIFIES THAT 911 CALL-FORWARDING RULE DOES NOT PRECLUDE WIRELESS CARRIERS FROM BLOCKING FRAUDULENT 911 CALLS FROM NON-SERVICE INITIALIZED PHONES PURSUANT TO STATE AND LOCAL LAW. (Dkt No 94-102). (FCC No. 02-296). WTB. Contact: Stan Wiggins at (202) 418-1310 or WonKim at (202) 418-1368. Action by: the Commission  FCC-02-296A1.doc  FCC-02-296A2.doc  FCC-02-296A3.doc  FCC-02-296A1.pdf  FCC-02-296A2.pdf  FCC-02-296A3.pdf  FCC-02-296A1.txt  FCC-02-296A2.txt  FCC-02-296A3.txt

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MARCUS CABLE ASSOCIATES, LP. Approved refund plan concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Borger, TX. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/30/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2920). EB  DA-02-2920A1.doc  DA-02-2920A1.pdf  DA-02-2920A1.txt

SUBURBAN CABLE TV CO., INC. Approved refund plan as modified concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Blue Bell, PA. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/30/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2918). EB  DA-02-2918A1.doc  DA-02-2918A1.pdf  DA-02-2918A1.txt

BATTLEFIELD CABLE TV COMPANY. Approved refund plan as modified concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Ft. Oglethorpe, GA. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/30/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2919). EB  DA-02-2919A1.doc  DA-02-2919A1.pdf  DA-02-2919A1.txt

CITY OF DUBLIN, GEORGIA V. GEORGIA POWER COMPANY. Vacated stay and terminated proceedings because the parties have reached a settlement. Action by: Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/30/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2923). EB  DA-02-2923A1.doc  DA-02-2923A1.pdf  DA-02-2923A1.txt

CITY OF SANDERSVILLE, GEORGIA V. GEORGIA POWER COMPANY. Vacated stay and terminated proceedings because the parties have reached a settlement. Action by: Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/30/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2924). EB  DA-02-2924A1.doc  DA-02-2924A1.pdf  DA-02-2924A1.txt

TIME WARNER ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY, LP. Denied Petition for Reconsideration, and ordered refunds concerning the cable programming services tier rates in West Allis, WI. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/30/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2917). EB  DA-02-2917A1.doc  DA-02-2917A1.pdf  DA-02-2917A1.txt

CORNBELT BROADCASTING CO. Issued monetary forfeiture in the amount of $17,000 to Cornbelt Broadcasting for EAS and antenna structure safety-related violations. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/29/2002 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 02-2914). EB  DA-02-2914A1.doc  DA-02-2914A1.pdf  DA-02-2914A1.txt

CENTURY COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Granted in part, and denied in part Petition for Reconsideration and ordered refunds concerning the cable programming services tier rates in Colorado Springs, CO. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/30/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2921). EB  DA-02-2921A1.doc  DA-02-2921A1.pdf  DA-02-2921A1.txt

CABLE TELEVISION ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA, ET AL. V. BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Dismissed pole attachment complaint and terminated proceedings because the parties have reached a settlement. Action by: Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/30/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2922). EB  DA-02-2922A1.doc  DA-02-2922A1.pdf  DA-02-2922A1.txt

UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION. Cancelled $10,000.00 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture issued to United States Cellular Corporation for apparently violating Sections 17.21 & 17.45 of the Commission's Rules. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 10/28/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2856). EB  DA-02-2856A1.doc  DA-02-2856A1.pdf  DA-02-2856A1.txt

AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES, INC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $117,000 to AT&T Wireless for seven willful and/or repeated violations of Section 303(q) of the Communications Act and Part 17 of the Rules regarding construction, marking and lighting of antenna structures. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 10/29/2002 by Forfeiture Order. (FCC No. 02-294). EB  FCC-02-294A1.doc  FCC-02-294A1.pdf  FCC-02-294A1.txt

CORR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC PETITION FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNCIATIONS CARRIER. Granted Petition of Corr Wireless Communications for designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier throughout its licensed service area in Alabama. (Dkt No. 96-45). Action by: Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 10/29/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2855). WCB  DA-02-2855A1.doc  DA-02-2855A1.pdf  DA-02-2855A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED OCTOBER 30, 2002, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 210:

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AUTHORIZES VERIZON TO PROVIDE LONG DISTANCE SERVICE IN VIRGINIA. News Release. (Dkt No 02-214). News Media Contact: Mike Balmoris, 202-418-0253 WCB. Contact Uzoma Onyeije at 202-418-7827  DOC-227949A1.doc  DOC-227949A1.pdf  DOC-227949A1.txt

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Released: 10/30/2002. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 2. OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle @ (202) 418-0313  DOC-227940A1.doc  DOC-227940A1.pdf  DOC-227940A1.txt

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REMARKS OF MICHAEL K. POWELL, CHAIRMAN, FCC, AT THE SILICON FLATIRONS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER. OCH. "Broadband Migration III: New Directions in Wireless Policy"  DOC-227944A1.doc  DOC-227944A1.pdf  DOC-227944A1.txt

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APPLICATION BY VERIZON VIRGINIA FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE IN-REGION INTERLATA SERVICES IN VIRGINIA. Authorized service.. (Dkt No. 02-214). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 10/30/2002 by MO&O. (FCC No. 02-297). WCB  FCC-02-297A1.pdf  FCC-02-297A1.txt

MONROE COUNTY, NY. Granted Monroe's waiver request. Action by: Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Adopted: 10/29/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-2915). WTB  DA-02-2915A1.doc  DA-02-2915A1.pdf  DA-02-2915A1.txt