fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 22 No. 6
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



January 9, 2003


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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TELEMARKETING ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS ANNOUNCED. The Enforcement Bureau's Telecommunications Consumers Division announced the issuance of 13 citations during the period October 1, 2002 to December 31, 2002 for alleged violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991. News Release. News Media Contact: John Winston at (202) 418-7450 EB. Contact John Winston at (202) 418-7450 or Al McCloud at (202) 418-2499  DOC-230145A1.doc  DOC-230145A1.pdf  DOC-230145A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: TEL-00622 Released: 01/09/2003. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 03-56). IB. Contact: (202) 418-1460  DA-03-56A1.pdf  DA-03-56A1.txt

Report No: 45398 Released: 01/09/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-230103A1.txt

Report No: 25398 Released: 01/09/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-230104A1.txt

Released: 01/09/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (3 OF 3). OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle at 202) 418-0310  DOC-230122A1.doc  DOC-230122A1.pdf  DOC-230122A1.txt

Released: 01/09/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (1 OF 3). OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle at (202) 418-0310  DOC-230116A1.doc  DOC-230116A1.pdf  DOC-230116A1.txt

Released: 01/09/2003. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILINGS IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSE PROCEEDINGS (2 OF 3). OMD. Contact: Barbara P. Chappelle at (202) 418-0310  DOC-230120A1.doc  DOC-230120A1.pdf  DOC-230120A1.txt

Released: 01/09/2003. NOTICE OF STREAMLINED DOMESTIC 214 APPLICATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 03-59). (Dkt No 02-372, 02-342). WCB  DA-03-59A1.doc  DA-03-59A1.pdf  DA-03-59A1.txt

Released: 01/09/2003. TARIFF TRANSMITTALS PUBLIC REFERENCE. WCB. Contact: Reference Information Center at (202) 418-0270  DOC-230111A1.pdf  DOC-230111A1.txt

Released: 01/09/2003. NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCIATION, INC.'S PROPOSED 2003 MODIFICATION OF AVERAGE SCHEDULE FORMULAS. (DA No. 03-57). (Dkt No 03-9) Pleading Cycle Established. Comments Due: 01/24/2003. Reply Comments Due: 02/03/2003. WCB. Contact: Paul Moon at (202) 418-1530  DA-03-57A1.doc  DA-03-57A1.pdf  DA-03-57A1.txt

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TEXTS

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MARPIN TELECOMS AND BROADCASTING COMPANY LIMITED V. CABLE & WIRELESS, INC., CABLE & WIRELESS USA, INC., AND CABLE & WIRELESS, PLC. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration filed by Marpin Telecoms and Broadcasting Company Limited. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 01/03/2003 by ORDER. (FCC No. 03-1). EB  FCC-03-1A1.doc  FCC-03-1A1.pdf  FCC-03-1A1.txt

MCI WORLDCOM NETWORK SERVICES, INC. V. ALLEGIANCE TELECOM, INC. Granted an Extension of Time In Which to Convert Its Informal Complaint to a Formal Complaint and Toll the Limitations until January 29, 2003. Action by: Market Disputes Resolution Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 01/07/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-22). EB  DA-03-22A1.doc  DA-03-22A1.pdf  DA-03-22A1.txt

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND ICO GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL/CONSTELLATION COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND ICO GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL. Ordered the Applicants to disclose the documents in question to the Petitioners under the terms of the attached protective order, which is substantially identical to other protective orders that have been adopted in recent proceedings. Action by: Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau. Adopted: 01/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-58). IB  DA-03-58A1.doc  DA-03-58A1.pdf  DA-03-58A1.txt

MEDIAONE OF MASSACHUSETTS, INC. Granted the petition filed by MediaOne of Massachusetts, Inc. for a determination of effective competition in Dedham and Needham, MA. Action by: Deputy Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/03/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-28). MB  DA-03-28A1.doc  DA-03-28A1.pdf  DA-03-28A1.txt

KM TELEVISION OF FLAGSTAFF, L.L.C. (KM TELEVISION) V. MARK TWAIN CABLEVISION, L.P. (MARK TWAIN). Granted must carry complaint seeking carriage filed by KM Television, licensee of television broadcast station KCFG(TV), Channel 9, Flagstaff, AR, against Mark Twain, operator of systems serving Gila and Coconino Counties, AR. Action by: Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 01/07/2003 by MO&O. (DA No. 03-54). MB  DA-03-54A1.doc  DA-03-54A1.pdf  DA-03-54A1.txt

THE BRIDGE ACADEMY, BRIDGEPORT, CT. Denied the Requests for Review. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-39). WCB  DA-03-39A1.doc  DA-03-39A1.pdf  DA-03-39A1.txt

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, MADRAS, OR. Denied the Request for Review. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-41). WCB  DA-03-41A1.doc  DA-03-41A1.pdf  DA-03-41A1.txt

KERSHAW COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, CAMDEN, SC. Dismissed the Request for Review. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-35). WCB  DA-03-35A1.doc  DA-03-35A1.pdf  DA-03-35A1.txt

HARRIS COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, HAMILTON, GA. Denied the Request for Review. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-40). WCB  DA-03-40A1.doc  DA-03-40A1.pdf  DA-03-40A1.txt

SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, SANTA ANA, CA. Denied the Requests for Review. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-42). WCB  DA-03-42A1.doc  DA-03-42A1.pdf  DA-03-42A1.txt

ST. PATRICK SCHOOL, JERSEY CITY, NJ. Affirmed SLD's rejection and denied the Requests for Review. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-36). WCB  DA-03-36A1.doc  DA-03-36A1.pdf  DA-03-36A1.txt

BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC SCHOOL, NEWARK, NJ. Affirmed SLD's rejection and denied the Request for Review. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-31). WCB  DA-03-31A1.doc  DA-03-31A1.pdf  DA-03-31A1.txt

CLOVIS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS, CLOVIS, NM. Dismissed the Request for Review to the Commission without prejudice. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-32). WCB  DA-03-32A1.doc  DA-03-32A1.pdf  DA-03-32A1.txt

FATHER YERMO HIGH SCHOOL, EL PASO, TX. Dismissed the Request for Review to the Commission without prejudice. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-33). WCB  DA-03-33A1.doc  DA-03-33A1.pdf  DA-03-33A1.txt

HLV COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, VICTOR, IA. Dismissed the Request for Review to the Commission without prejudice. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-34). WCB  DA-03-34A1.doc  DA-03-34A1.pdf  DA-03-34A1.txt

BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, TOWSON, MD, ET AL. Extended by 60 days the deadline for resolution of the captioned Requests for Review. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-38). WCB  DA-03-38A1.doc  DA-03-38A1.pdf  DA-03-38A1.txt

ABERDEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 5, ABERDEEN, WA, ET AL. Extended by 30 days the deadline for resolution of the captioned Requests for Review. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-37). WCB  DA-03-37A1.doc  DA-03-37A1.pdf  DA-03-37A1.txt

TARIFF IMPLEMENTING ACCESS CHARGE REFORM. Approved the Revised Refund Plan of Pacific Bell submitted by SBC for issuing refunds to its inter-exchange carrier (IXC) access customers of the period from January 1, 1998, through July 1, 1998, reflecting adjustments to its non-primary residential line. (Dkt No. 97-250). Action by: Chief, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 01/08/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-27). WCB  DA-03-27A1.doc  DA-03-27A1.pdf  DA-03-27A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JANUARY 8, 2003, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 5:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: SES-00461 Released: 01/08/2003. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INFORMATION RE: ACTIONS TAKEN. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-230091A1.pdf  DOC-230091A1.txt

Report No: SES-00460 Released: 01/08/2003. SATELLITE COMMUNICATION SERVICES RE: SATELLITE RADIO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. IB. Contact: (202) 418-0719, TTY: (202) 418-2555  DOC-230090A1.pdf  DOC-230090A1.txt

Released: 01/08/2003. FCC TO HOLD COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2003. OMD  DOC-230113A1.doc  DOC-230113A1.pdf  DOC-230113A1.txt

Released: 01/08/2003. COMMENTS INVITED ON IP COMMUNICATIONS, L.P. APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (DA No. 03-53). Comments Due: 01/22/2003. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers 202-418-2325 or John Adams 418-0394  DA-03-53A1.doc  DA-03-53A1.pdf  DA-03-53A1.txt

Released: 01/08/2003. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR ACQUISITION OF ASSETS OF TECH TELEPHONE COMPANY, L.P. BY AMA COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C. (DA No. 02-47). (Dkt No 02-389). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394, Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809 or William Dever at (202) 418-1578  DA-02-47A1.doc  DA-02-47A1.pdf  DA-02-47A1.txt

Released: 01/08/2003. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES NEW LOWER 700 MHZ BAND SERVICE WEBSITE. (DA No. 03-55). WTB. Contact: Bobby Brown 202-418-0539  DA-03-55A1.doc  DA-03-55A1.pdf  DA-03-55A1.txt