fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 21 No. 240
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



December 13, 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-229481A1.doc  DOC-229481A1.pdf  DOC-229481A1.txt

FCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS. News Release. News Media Contact: Sharon Hurd at (202) 418-0504 OMR  DOC-229482A1.doc  DOC-229482A1.pdf  DOC-229482A1.txt

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ADOPTS INTERIM MEASURES TO MAINTAIN UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND. Commission to Further Examine Several Connection-Based Solutions. News Release. News Media Contact: Mike Balmoris at (202) 418-0253, email: mbalmori@fcc.gov WCB. Contact Diane Hsu Law at (202) 418-7400  DOC-229485A1.doc  DOC-229485A1.pdf  DOC-229485A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 12/13/2002. ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER CABLE LANDING LICENSE ACT. (DA No. 02-3453) Section 1.767(a) Cable Landing Licenses, Modifications, and Assignments or Transfers of Control of Interests in Cable Landing Licenses (47 C.F.R. Section 1.767(a). IB  DA-02-3453A1.doc  DA-02-3453A1.pdf  DA-02-3453A1.txt

Report No: 45381 Released: 12/13/2002. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-229314A1.txt

Report No: 25381 Released: 12/13/2002. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-229317A1.txt

Report No: 0058 Released: 12/13/2002. SPECIAL RELIEF AND SHOW CAUSE PETITIONS. MB. Contact: (202) 418-7200  DOC-229469A1.doc  DOC-229469A1.pdf  DOC-229469A1.txt

Released: 12/13/2002. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS. OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle at (202) 418-0310  DOC-229474A1.doc  DOC-229474A1.pdf  DOC-229474A1.txt

Released: 12/13/2002. TARIFF TRANSMITTALS PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-229455A1.pdf  DOC-229455A1.txt

Released: 12/13/2002. PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENTS ON BELLSOUTH OPEN NETWORK ARCHITECTURE PLAN AMENDMENT. (DA No. 02-3463). (Dkt No 88-2). Comments Due: 01/07/2003. Reply Comments Due: 01/14/2003. WCB. Contact: Janice M. Myles at (202) 418-1580  DA-02-3463A1.doc  DA-02-3463A1.pdf  DA-02-3463A1.txt

Released: 12/13/2002. INTERSTATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE (TRS) FUND ADVISORY COUNCIL FILES PROPOSED GUIDELINES FOR THE RECOVERY OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH INTERNET PROTOCOL RELAY SERVICES. (DA No. 02-3409). Comments Due: 02/07/2003. Reply Comments Due: 03/10/2003. WCB. Contact: Andy Firth at (202) 418-2694, TTY: (202) 418-0484, email: afirth@fcc.gov  DA-02-3409A1.doc  DA-02-3409A1.pdf  DA-02-3409A1.txt

Report No: CWS-03-15 Released: 12/13/2002. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-229428A1.pdf  DOC-229428A1.txt

Report No: CWS-03-16 Released: 12/13/2002. ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION SERVICE INFORMATION. WTB  DOC-229429A1.pdf  DOC-229429A1.txt

Released: 12/13/2002. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS CONSENT TO TRANSFER CONTROL OF C AND F BLOCK BROADBAND PCS AND COMMON CARRIER FIXED POINT TO POINT MICROWAVE LICENSES. (DA No. 02-3412). WTB. Contact: Rita Cookmeyer or Yolanda Lee at (202) 418-0660  DA-02-3412A1.doc  DA-02-3412A1.pdf  DA-02-3412A1.txt

Released: 12/13/2002. REGION 20 (DIST. OF COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, AND NORTHERN VIRGINIA) PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING COMMITTEES ANNOUNCE REGION 800 MHZ (NPSPAC) REGIONAL PLANNING MEETING. (DA No. 02-3447). (Dkt No 91-300) AND REGION 20 700 MHZ REGIONAL PLANNING MEETING. WTB  DA-02-3447A1.doc  DA-02-3447A1.pdf  DA-02-3447A1.txt

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TEXTS

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IDT CORPORATION. Granted complaint filed against IDT regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 12/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3444). CGB  DA-02-3444A1.doc  DA-02-3444A1.pdf  DA-02-3444A1.txt

OPEX COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Denied complaint against Opex regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 12/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3445). CGB  DA-02-3445A1.doc  DA-02-3445A1.pdf  DA-02-3445A1.txt

TALK AMERICA. Denied the complaints filed against Talk America regarding unauthorized change of subscribers' telecommunications carriers. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 12/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3421). CGB  DA-02-3421A1.doc  DA-02-3421A1.pdf  DA-02-3421A1.txt

CHRISTIAN TELECOM NETWORK. Granted complaint filed against Christian regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 12/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3446). CGB  DA-02-3446A1.doc  DA-02-3446A1.pdf  DA-02-3446A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted complaint filed against Sprint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 12/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3425). CGB  DA-02-3425A1.doc  DA-02-3425A1.pdf  DA-02-3425A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted complaint filed against Sprint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 12/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3426). CGB  DA-02-3426A1.doc  DA-02-3426A1.pdf  DA-02-3426A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted complaint filed against Sprint regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 12/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3427). CGB  DA-02-3427A1.doc  DA-02-3427A1.pdf  DA-02-3427A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied complaints filed against Sprint regarding unauthorized change of subscribers' telecommunications carriers. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 12/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3423). CGB  DA-02-3423A1.doc  DA-02-3423A1.pdf  DA-02-3423A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Denied complaints filed against Sprint regarding unauthorized change of subscribers' telecommunications carriers. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 12/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3424). CGB  DA-02-3424A1.doc  DA-02-3424A1.pdf  DA-02-3424A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted complaints filed against Sprint regarding unauthorized change of subscribers' telecommunications carriers. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 12/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3422). CGB  DA-02-3422A1.doc  DA-02-3422A1.pdf  DA-02-3422A1.txt

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Granted complaints filed against Sprint regarding unauthorized change of subscribers' telecommunications carriers. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 12/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3428). CGB  DA-02-3428A1.doc  DA-02-3428A1.pdf  DA-02-3428A1.txt

COMMUNICATIONS BILLING, INC. Denied complaint filed against Communications regarding unauthorized change of subscriber's telecommunications carrier. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 12/11/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3443). CGB  DA-02-3443A1.doc  DA-02-3443A1.pdf  DA-02-3443A1.txt

US LEC OF VIRGINIA L.L.C. V. VERIZON VIRGINIA INC. Granted the Joint Motion To Convert Case. Action by: Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division. Adopted: 12/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3414). EB  DA-02-3414A1.doc  DA-02-3414A1.pdf  DA-02-3414A1.txt

DIRECT DIAL AUDIO CORP. V. VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SBC COMMUNICATIONS, INC.. Dismissed the filings of Direct Dial Audio Corporation and terminated the proceeding. Action by: Deputy Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division. Adopted: 12/12/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-3442). EB  DA-02-3442A1.doc  DA-02-3442A1.pdf  DA-02-3442A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF EDMUND DINIS, LICENSEE OF WJFD(FM), NEW BEFORD, MA. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $22,400 to Mr. Edmund Dinis, licensee of station WJFD(FM), New Bedford, MA and former station WSPR(AM), Springfield, MA for broadcasting indecent programming on four occasions. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 12/12/2002 by NALF. (DA No. 02-3448). EB  DA-02-3448A1.doc  DA-02-3448A1.pdf  DA-02-3448A1.txt

APCC SERVICES, INC., DATA NET SYSTEMS, LLC, DAVEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC., JAROTH, INC. DBA PACIFIC TELEMANAGEMENT SERVICES,, AND INTERA COMMUNICATIONS CORP. V. ATX TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. Granted the Request for Extension of Time to File Complainants' Formal Complaint until February 13, 2003. Action by: Deputy Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division. Adopted: 12/12/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3401). EB  DA-02-3401A1.doc  DA-02-3401A1.pdf  DA-02-3401A1.txt

CHRISTIANSTED, VI. Amended DTV Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 02-220). Action by: Chief, Video Division, MB. Adopted: 12/06/2002 by R&O. (DA No. 02-3382). MB  DA-02-3382A1.doc  DA-02-3382A1.pdf  DA-02-3382A1.txt

KOCV-TV, ODESSA, TX. Amended the DTV Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. 02-95). Action by: Chief, Video Division, MB. Adopted: 12/06/2002 by R&O. (DA No. 02-3381). MB  DA-02-3381A1.doc  DA-02-3381A1.pdf  DA-02-3381A1.txt

KJWY-TV, JACKSON, WY. Proposed Amendment of DTV Table of Allotments for this community. (Dkt No. RM-10605, 02-375). Action by: Chief, Video Division, MB. Comments Due: 02/03/2003. Reply Comments Due: 02/18/2003. Adopted: 12/06/2002 by NPRM. (DA No. 02-3380). MB  DA-02-3380A1.doc  DA-02-3380A1.pdf  DA-02-3380A1.txt

IN THE MATTER OF REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO CONSTRUCT DIGITAL FACILITIES WGTW-DT, BURLINGTON, NJ. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 12/12/2002 by MO&O. (DA No. 02-3464). MB  DA-02-3464A1.doc  DA-02-3464A1.pdf  DA-02-3464A1.txt

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITY CONTROL REQUEST FOR WAIVER. Granted the Petition of the Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control (Connecticut Department) for a waiver of the calendar year 2002 state certification requirements for high-cost universal service support in areas served by rural carriers. Action by: Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 12/13/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-3406). WCB  DA-02-3406A1.doc  DA-02-3406A1.pdf  DA-02-3406A1.txt

FEDERAL-STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE; 1998 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW-STREAMLINED CONTRIBUTOR REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH ADMINISTRATION OF TELECOMMUICATIONS RELAY SERVICE. The FCC adopted interim measures to maintain the viability of universal service in the near term -- a fundamental goal of this Commission -- while the FCC considers further long-term reforms [Proposed Rule; 67 FR 79543 (12/30/02)]. (Dkt No. 90-571, 92-237, 95-116, 96-45, 98-170, 98-171, 99-). Action by: the Commission. Comments Due: 01/29/2003. Reply Comments Due: 02/28/2003. Adopted: 12/12/2002 by R&O. (FCC No. 02-329). WCB  FCC-02-329A1.doc  FCC-02-329A1.pdf  FCC-02-329A1.txt

IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 6002(B) OF THE OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1993/ANNUAL REPORT AND ANALYSIS OF COMPETITIVE MARKET CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICES (CMRS). Adopted Notice of Inquiry in this proceeding seeking data and information that can be used to analyze the state of competition among CMRS providers for the Commission's Eight Annual Report on the status of competition in the CMRS marketplace. (Dkt No. 02-379). Action by: the Commission. Comments Due: 01/27/2003. Reply Comments Due: 02/11/2003. Adopted: 12/11/2002 by NOI. (FCC No. 02-327). WTB  FCC-02-327A1.doc  FCC-02-327A1.pdf  FCC-02-327A2.pdf  FCC-02-327A1.txt  FCC-02-327A2.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED DECEMBER 12, 2002, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 239:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Released: 12/12/2002. TARIFF TRANSMITTALS PUBLIC REFERENCE LOG. WCB  DOC-229454A1.pdf  DOC-229454A1.txt

Released: 12/12/2002. FEDERAL-STATE JOINT CONFERENCE ON ACCOUNTING ISSUES REQUEST FOR COMMENT. (DA No. 02-3449). (Dkt No 02-269). Comments Due: 01/31/2003. Reply Comments Due: 02/18/2003. WCB. Contact: Jane E. Jackson at (202) 418-1500  DA-02-3449A1.doc  DA-02-3449A1.pdf  DA-02-3449A1.txt