fcclogoDaily Digest

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

Vol. 22 No. 25
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



February 6, 2003


THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU LAUNCHES NEW POLICY ISSUES PAGE ON WEB SITE. New page will centralize information relating to the CGB Policy Division. News Release. News Media Contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511 CGB  DOC-230974A1.doc  DOC-230974A1.pdf  DOC-230974A1.txt

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Report No: TEL-00635 Released: 02/06/2003. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 03-364). IB. Contact: (202) 418-1460  DA-03-364A1.pdf  DA-03-364A1.txt

Report No: 45417 Released: 02/06/2003. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB  DOC-230853A1.txt

Report No: 25417 Released: 02/06/2003. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB  DOC-230857A1.txt

Released: 02/06/2003. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR FILING RESPONSES AND REPLIES TO PETITION SEEKING DECLARATORY RULING THAT THE HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION RULES OF THE WOODMERE TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION OF DARIEN, ILLINOIS ARE PREEMPTED BY THE COMMISSION'S OVER-THE-AIR RECEPTION DEVICES RULE. (DA No. 03-360). MB. Contact: Rosalee Chiara at (202) 418-0754, TTY: (202) 418-7172. News Media Contact: Michelle Russo at (202) 418-7200  DA-03-360A1.doc  DA-03-360A1.pdf  DA-03-360A1.txt

Report No: 452 Released: 02/06/2003. MEDIA BUREAU CALL SIGN ACTIONS. MB, MB  DOC-230978A1.pdf  DOC-230978A1.txt

Report No: AUC-03-83-A Released: 02/06/2003. FM TRANSLATOR AUCTION FILING WINDOW AND APPLICATION FREEZE. (DA No. 03-359). MB, WTB. Contact: James Bradshaw or Lisa Scanlan at (202) 418-2700  DA-03-359A1.doc  DA-03-359A2.doc  DA-03-359A3.doc  DA-03-359A4.doc  DA-03-359A5.doc  DA-03-359A1.pdf  DA-03-359A2.pdf  DA-03-359A3.pdf  DA-03-359A4.pdf  DA-03-359A5.pdf  DA-03-359A1.txt  DA-03-359A2.txt  DA-03-359A3.txt  DA-03-359A4.txt  DA-03-359A5.txt

Report No: NCD-751 Released: 02/06/2003. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION FILED BY QWEST. WCB. Contact: Carmell Weathers at (202) 418-2325, email: cweather@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0484  DOC-230967A1.doc  DOC-230967A1.pdf  DOC-230967A1.txt

Released: 02/06/2003. DOMESTIC SECTION 214 APPLICATION FILED FOR CONSENT TO TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF TELEGLOBE USA. (DA No. 03-373). (Dkt No 03-33). WCB. Contact: Tracey Wilson at (202) 418-1394 or Dennis Johnson at (202) 418-0809  DA-03-373A1.doc  DA-03-373A1.pdf  DA-03-373A1.txt

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PIEDMONT RADIO CO. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $10,000.00 to Piedmont Radio for failing to register its antenna structure and failure to maintain a presence at its man studio during its normal business hours. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/04/2003 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 03-356). EB  DA-03-356A1.doc  DA-03-356A1.pdf  DA-03-356A1.txt

COX VIRGINIA TELECOM V. VERIZON SOUTH INC. Granted the joint motion to dismiss with prejudice filed by Cox and Verizon South in its entirety. Dismissed the complaint with prejudice in its entirety, and terminated the proceeding. Action by: Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division. Adopted: 02/05/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-365). EB  DA-03-365A1.doc  DA-03-365A1.pdf  DA-03-365A1.txt

J4 BROADCASTING OF CINCINNATI, INC. Issued a $5,000 forfeiture to J4 Broadcasting for failing to maintain a record of the station's efficiency factor "F" used to determine operating power, and for operating WCIN with power in excess of 105% of the authorized power. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/04/2003 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 03-355). EB  DA-03-355A1.doc  DA-03-355A1.pdf  DA-03-355A1.txt

CLARENCE TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC. D/B/A CEDAR COMMUNICATIONS V. AT&T CORPORATION. Granted the Third Consent Motion of Complainant For Extension of Time In Which To Convert Informal Complaint To Formal Complaint and Toll Limitations Period to February 28, 2003. Action by: Chief, Market Disputes Resolution Division. Adopted: 02/05/2003 by ORDER. (DA No. 03-358). EB  DA-03-358A1.doc  DA-03-358A1.pdf  DA-03-358A1.txt

ACCESSORY CONNECTION INC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $20,000.00 to Accessory for operating radio transmission equipment without the required Commission authorization and use of a radio frequency device that failed to comply with Commission regulation. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/04/2003 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 03-354). EB  DA-03-354A1.doc  DA-03-354A1.pdf  DA-03-354A1.txt

AMENDMENTS OF PARTS 2 AND 25 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO PERMIT OPERATION OF NGSO FSS SYSTEMS CO-FREQUENCY WITH GSO AND TERRESTRIAL SYSTEMS IN THE KU-BAND FREQUENCY RANGE. Denied the Petitions for Reconsideration on the limited issues addressed in this order. (Dkt No. 98-206). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/03/2003 by MO&O. (FCC No. 03-24). IB  FCC-03-24A1.doc  FCC-03-24A1.pdf  FCC-03-24A1.txt

WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION. Denied the Coalition's Application for Review. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 01/29/2003 by MO&O. (FCC No. 03-17). MB  FCC-03-17A1.doc  FCC-03-17A1.pdf  FCC-03-17A1.txt

REQUESTS FOR FURTHER EXTENSION OF THE DIGITAL TELEVISION CONSTRUCTION DEADLINE. Granted the request and extended the DTV construction deadline to six months from the release date of this order. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 01/30/2003 by ORDER. (FCC No. 03-22). MB  FCC-03-22A1.doc  FCC-03-22A1.pdf  FCC-03-22A1.txt

ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED FEBRUARY 5, 2003, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 24:

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FCC COMMISSIONER COPPS ANNOUNCES TWO NEW MEDIA CONCENTRATION HEARINGS. News Release CMMR. Contact Alex Johns 202-418-2000  DOC-230981A1.doc  DOC-230981A1.pdf  DOC-230981A1.txt

U.S. AMBASSADOR TO WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE 2003. News Release. News Media Contact: Linda L. Haller at (202) 418-1408 IB. Contact Chris Murphy at (202) 418-2373, email: cmurphy@fcc.gov  DOC-230899A1.doc  DOC-230899A1.pdf  DOC-230899A1.txt

STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL POWELL ON BROADCAST OWNERSHIP PROCEEDING. STMT. News Media Contact: David Fiske at (202) 418-0513 or Michelle Russo at (202) 418-2358 OCH  DOC-230976A1.doc  DOC-230976A1.pdf  DOC-230976A1.txt